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Gurgaon's Rapid Metro fare raised to Rs 20

Gurgaon's Rapid Metro fare raised to Rs 20

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The sixth metro station on the network became operational in April, completing the Phase I network.

Where did Karnataka's 'value-based' politics vanish?

Where did Karnataka's 'value-based' politics vanish?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'Somewhere in the midst of the three milestones of 1881, 1984 and 1999 are the clues that provide the answer to the troubling corrosion of Karnataka politics: The disappearance of values, the criminalisation of politics, and the complete collapse of ideology,' says Krishna Prasad, former editor-in-chief, Outlook.

CEOs give thumbs up to the Union Budget 2014-15: Ficci Poll

CEOs give thumbs up to the Union Budget 2014-15: Ficci Poll

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Significantly, about half of the CEOs who took part in the survey indicated that they propose to increase their investments in near future, 45 per cent cited no change in investment levels, while only 5 per cent expected a fall.

'New bank licences has put RBI, system in credible light'

'New bank licences has put RBI, system in credible light'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Issuance of new bank licences proves that the apex bank wants the financial sector to flourish.

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Many PSBs are in the process of rationalisation of ATMs

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Some parties complained to the Election Commission alleging violation of the model code.

'Sale of F-16s to Pak in limbo'

'Sale of F-16s to Pak in limbo'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Diplomatic and Congressional sources tell Rediff.com that for all intents and purposes, the F-16 sale is dead.

Kumaraswamy announces Rs 34,000 crore farm loan waiver scheme

Kumaraswamy announces Rs 34,000 crore farm loan waiver scheme

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Kumaraswamy, who also holds the finance portfolio, said he has limited the loan amount to Rs 2 lakh, as it was 'not right' to waiver higher value crop loan.

US tells Pakistan it will have to fund F-16s itself

US tells Pakistan it will have to fund F-16s itself

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Given Congressional objections, we have told the Pakistanis that they should put forward national funds for that purpose," US State Department spokesman John Kirby said.

India Inc hails Railway Budget as pro-growth

India Inc hails Railway Budget as pro-growth

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Presenting the Narendra Modi government's maiden Rail Budget, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda announced setting up of logistic parks and private freight terminals on PPP model.

Vegetable price rises ahead of festive season

Vegetable price rises ahead of festive season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The price of export quality lady's finger, for example, shot up 150 per cent in two weeks to close on Thursday at Rs 40 a kg against Rs 16 a kg on September 16 in the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee, Vashi, near Mumbai.

Seema Verma: The Indian-American in-charge of remaking US health care policy

Seema Verma: The Indian-American in-charge of remaking US health care policy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Seema Verma, who was confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 55-43, will play a key role in the government's bid to repeal and replace" Obamacare and head the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services that provides health services to 130 million people.

Why Rahul made Ahmed Patel Congress treasurer

Why Rahul made Ahmed Patel Congress treasurer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Rahul is going about the restructuring of the Congress leadership in a gradual, deliberate fashion: No sudden jerks, no abrupt moves. So while seniors like Janardan Dwivedi were edged out, Ahmed Patel has been retained.

Niti Aayog meet: PM Modi bats for 'Team India' amid attacks from non-BJP CMs

Niti Aayog meet: PM Modi bats for 'Team India' amid attacks from non-BJP CMs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Chief ministers of states like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka were among those who raised the issue of loan waver scheme for farmers.

FinMin not stamping postal bank plan

FinMin not stamping postal bank plan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Two key depts in ministry cold to rationale for one; postal dept says it's more eligible than IDFC or Bandhan, feels 'strong lobby' scuttling its plans.

Allowance hike: Government staff have to wait for 2 years

Allowance hike: Government staff have to wait for 2 years

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Officials cited the example of the Sixth Pay Commission.

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There is a law that prevents the government from diluting its equity in the PSBs below 50 per cent.' 'That law has to be amended and given the parliamentary arithmetic of the political parties, it is not as simple to do that.'

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In his attempt to revive a beleaguered Congress, Rahul Gandhi is trying to bring in new leadership in the form of Rajeev Gowda and BK Hari Prasad, whose names have been nominated for the Rajya Sabha, says Renu Mittal.

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'The most valuable personal sensitive information of present and future citizens has been made available to foreign data firms and governments and non-State actors for all time to come,' says Gopal Krishna.

CBI set to probe NSEL crisis

CBI set to probe NSEL crisis

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

I-T dept investigating black money angle; FM hints against bailout for bourse's investors.

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

RBI panel wants retail inflation as new policy benchmark

RBI panel wants retail inflation as new policy benchmark

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The Urjit Patel committee on monetary policy framework has proposed setting up of a monetary policy committee (MPC) that will be headed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor and accountable for achieving inflation target set by it.

Income limit for OBC 'creamy layer' raised

Income limit for OBC 'creamy layer' raised

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The government also ruled out having a re-look at the present reservation system.

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Ahead of the crucial Congress meeting on Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kirankumar Reddy on Friday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and briefed her about the political situation in the state.

Database State to Surveillance State

Database State to Surveillance State

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The plan of UID/Aadhaar-based surveillance does not end with the collection of fingerprints and iris scan, it goes quite beyond it and poses a lethal threat to the idea of India, says Gopal Krishna.

BRICS Summit: Opportunities for India, Russia and China

BRICS Summit: Opportunities for India, Russia and China

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Srikanth Kondapalli on what to expect from the seventh BRICS summit meeting to be held in Russia in July.

Bad loans: The bungling and farce continues

Bad loans: The bungling and farce continues

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Bad loans continue to originate mainly from state-owned banks, where the top management's responsibility is not linked to career prospects nor has legal consequences, says Debashis Basu.

NDA, Opposition impasse over Insurance Bill continues

NDA, Opposition impasse over Insurance Bill continues

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The Congress has reasons to enjoy the BJP's discomfiture. After all, the Insurance Bill was introduced by the UPA government in 2008 but was constantly blocked by the BJP on some pretext or the other which was then in the Opposition.

United Nations owes India over Rs 672 crore!

United Nations owes India over Rs 672 crore!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The United Nations owes India $110 million (over Rs 672 crore), the second highest outstanding payment to any country, for costs relating to peacekeeping operations and troops, a top UN official said.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Delhi high court called the anti-Sikh riots case "communal frenzy" after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.

Big challenges before Urjit Patel

Big challenges before Urjit Patel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Infrastructure and inflation targeting are expected to be top priorities for the new Reserve Bank of India governor, says A V Rajwade.

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Social Justice Minister Thaavarchand Gehlot sought to allay doubts raised by several opposition members about the legislation's fate if challenged in the Supreme Court, saying he can say with confidence that the apex court will accept it.

Industry bodies close ranks on defence FDI

Industry bodies close ranks on defence FDI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The dust over the controversy around foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defence sector appears to have settled.

With GST on agenda, Monsoon Session from July 18

With GST on agenda, Monsoon Session from July 18

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The session will have 20 working days for now.

'Minimum government, maximum governance' in public sector banks

'Minimum government, maximum governance' in public sector banks

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party regime will have to make good on this election slogan to restore state-owned banks to health, says Rajiv Lall.

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

Rediff.com7 May 2018

This roadmap will benefit nearly 13 lakh students who have registered for the medical entrance exam this year.

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.

Islamic State rakes in Rs 6.4 crore a day

Islamic State rakes in Rs 6.4 crore a day

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The Islamic State rakes in over US $1 million (Rs 6.4 crore) per day in extortion and taxation and the dreaded terror group has enough assets to cover its expenses despite falling oil prices, according to a media report.

India is proficient in making laws but lax in enforcing them

India is proficient in making laws but lax in enforcing them

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Concluding the three-part series, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta says that the black money law is likely to fail because of the ineptness of India's investigative and enforcement agencies.

Jairam Ramesh: 2014 land Act will take us back to 1894!

Jairam Ramesh: 2014 land Act will take us back to 1894!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

'Give time to the 2013 Act to work. I not only think that the 2013 law is workable, I believe that the 2013 law is a compromise, a balanced middle path and protects the interests of land owners and livelihood losers.'