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Musharraf said Kashmiris' first choice is independence, he was right: Saifuddin Soz

Musharraf said Kashmiris' first choice is independence, he was right: Saifuddin Soz

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The BJP offers Saifuddin Soz 'one-way ticket' to Pakistan

Par panel against corporates getting bank licences

Par panel against corporates getting bank licences

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A parliamentary panel on Friday opposed the new bank licences to corporate houses and voiced concerns over the discretionary power vested with RBI for applying 'fit and proper' criteria for deciding on applications.

Congress on top in Goa, BJP suffers setback

Congress on top in Goa, BJP suffers setback

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The Aam Aadmi Party, which entered the fray with much fanfare, failed to make any impact at the hustings.

SC stays its order directing eviction of 11.8 lakh forest dwellers

SC stays its order directing eviction of 11.8 lakh forest dwellers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The apex court posted the matter for further hearing on July 10.

Targeted because I am an OBC leader: Chhagan Bhujbal

Targeted because I am an OBC leader: Chhagan Bhujbal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday alleged that he was being targeted by the Bharatiya Janata Party government as he belonged to a backward community and because some people were trying to settle scores with him.

Mamata orders probe into Narada sting operation

Mamata orders probe into Narada sting operation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The opposition parties termed the order of the inquiry a gimmick to fool the masses and cover up the important evidences in the sting operation.

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata police commissioner, is known for his impeccable investigating and electronic surveillance skills.

No discrimination for borrowers, RBI mandates

No discrimination for borrowers, RBI mandates

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

In the past few years, banks have been reducing the spread of retail loans for new customers while keeping the base rate unchanged.

What guarantee? France won't get one for Rafale deal

What guarantee? France won't get one for Rafale deal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

With the United Progressive Alliance-II's tenure coming to an end, France had wanted India to sign a pact to provide government guarantee for completion of negotiation for 126 fighter aircraft with Dassault company but Defence Minister A K Antony has refused to do so.

Banks to face RBI heat for not passing on base rate cut benefit

Banks to face RBI heat for not passing on base rate cut benefit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Central bank sees action as discriminatory, unfair

SC drops contempt, perjury proceedings against Anurag Thakur

SC drops contempt, perjury proceedings against Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur on Friday got relief from the Supreme Court which dropped the contempt and perjury proceedings against him after he tendered an unconditional and unequivocal apology in person.

Chennai turns into an island, thousands rendered homeless; more rains predicted

Chennai turns into an island, thousands rendered homeless; more rains predicted

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Chennai on Wednesday turned a virtual island after unprecedented rains in 100 years pounded the city, shutting the airport and rendering thousands homeless.

Panel wants more teeth for Coal India arms

Panel wants more teeth for Coal India arms

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Prabhu-led advisory group also suggests JVs with mining and infra firms.

Kumaraswamy meets Sonia, Rahul; deputy CM, speaker to be from Cong

Kumaraswamy meets Sonia, Rahul; deputy CM, speaker to be from Cong

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Congress leadership would take a call on who would be its deputy chief minister on Tuesday.

Stage set for voting in Meghalaya, Nagaland

Stage set for voting in Meghalaya, Nagaland

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Polling will be held between 7 am and 4 pm, except in some polling stations of the interior districts of Nagaland, where the process is scheduled to conclude at 3 pm. The two states have a 60-member House each, but voting will be held for 59 constituencies in both.

Rafale case: SC allows use of leaked documents

Rafale case: SC allows use of leaked documents

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Centre had submitted that privilege documents were procured by petitioners in an illegal way and used to support their review petitions against the December 14, 2018 judgment of the apex court dismissing all pleas challenging procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

West Bengal assembly clears proposal to rename state

West Bengal assembly clears proposal to rename state

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The state will be referred to as Bangla in Hindi and Bengal in English.

In defence of small shareholders

In defence of small shareholders

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Sebi to fix promoters' side deals with PE investors

Home Secretary Anil Goswami sacked for stalling CBI arrest

Home Secretary Anil Goswami sacked for stalling CBI arrest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Union Rural Development Secretary L C Goyal is tipped to take over the post

How the 'mother of all tax reforms' actually evolved

How the 'mother of all tax reforms' actually evolved

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In its essence, GST is a national level system of value added taxation of goods and services, says Shankar Acharya.

Rafale papers stolen, Centre tells SC; accuses The Hindu of contempt

Rafale papers stolen, Centre tells SC; accuses The Hindu of contempt

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The AG said the country needs the Rafale jet to defend itself 'from F-16 fighter planes that recently bombed us'.

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A group of high-powered individuals led by Anand Mahindra have come together to set up Krea university. The campus is expected to be ready by 2019 and the first batch of 100 to 125 students will commence classes in August next year.

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

After taking over on Tuesday night, Rao overhauled the team probing allegations of corruption against Asthana, bringing in completely new faces, officials said.

CBI registers two enquiries on missing coal files

CBI registers two enquiries on missing coal files

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday registered two enquiries to look into the issue of missing files on coal block allocations from the Coal Ministry.

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The document titled 'Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order' stated that the process as laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure-2013 has been followed in procurement of the Rafale aircraft.

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said people living in the coastal belt would be shifted to safer places.

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The RSS realises that with a majority BJP government at the Centre and in several states, now was the best time to undermine and perhaps outdo the Congress-Left 'stranglehold' over campuses and young minds.

With Parrikar unwell, Congress stakes claim to form govt in Goa

With Parrikar unwell, Congress stakes claim to form govt in Goa

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Earlier, BJP leader Ram Lal said the Goa government is stable and no demand has been made for a change in the leadership.

Lessons for the Finance Minister on corporate tax

Lessons for the Finance Minister on corporate tax

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The challenge is to convince productive sectors that a lower general rate would benefit all and remove the prevalent system of favours targeted towards narrow industry and service sector groups.

Some advice and a word of caution for the next Army Chief

Some advice and a word of caution for the next Army Chief

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

'Pakistan thinks it is winning this low intensity conflict.' 'It is a serious observation. Half the battle is convincing your adversary that he cannot make headway.' 'A lot depends on how the internal professional management of the army and the handling of situations that are bound to rise sooner than later in his command, are done.'

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The situation in the state was 'extremely grave', said Vijayan, who spoke to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home minister, Rajnath Singh, this morning seeking more central assistance for relief operations.

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The apex court said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal.

Government mulls presenting Budget by Jan-end

Government mulls presenting Budget by Jan-end

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Also on the anvil is abolition of distinction between Plan and non-Plan expenditure and replacing it with capital and revenue expenditure

The Modi Model of Governance

The Modi Model of Governance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'The Modi Model we see now is still the old Gujarat Model.' 'But with an acknowledgement that governing India is more challenging than governing Gujarat,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Antrix-Devas deal: Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair booked by CBI

Antrix-Devas deal: Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair booked by CBI

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Besides Nair, others named in the charge sheet include the then K R Sridhar Murthy, Ramachandra Vishwanathan and M G Chandrasekhar.

Chidambaram may stick to Pranab's line on DTC

Chidambaram may stick to Pranab's line on DTC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

This means taxpayers might continue to enjoy exemption on maturity of their investments

CBI gets first woman Addl Director, TN govt suspends her

CBI gets first woman Addl Director, TN govt suspends her

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Senior IPS officer Archana Ramasundaram on Thursday took over as the Central Bureau of Investigation's first woman Additional Director but was suspended by Tamil Nadu government late in the night for allegedly not following rules before joining the central probe agency.

Manohar Parrikar resigns, Parsekar likely new Goa CM

Manohar Parrikar resigns, Parsekar likely new Goa CM

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is tipped to become the Union defence minister, on Saturday tendered his resignation from the post paving way for the appointment of his successor in the state.

Narada sting: HC orders CBI probe, Mamata to approach SC

Narada sting: HC orders CBI probe, Mamata to approach SC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that her party would fight it both "politically and legally"

Manohar Parrikar wins trust vote in Goa assembly

Manohar Parrikar wins trust vote in Goa assembly

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The opposition Congress could muster only 16 votes against the government with one of its legislators absenting from the crucial floor test.