News for 'Swarup'

World T20: Pak envoy disappointed for colleagues over travel denial

World T20: Pak envoy disappointed for colleagues over travel denial

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Pakistan's High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, on Friday, expressed his disappointment after five of his colleagues were denied travel permission by New Delhi for Saturday's World Twenty20 match between the arch-rivals, in Kolkata.

Govt to allot coal mines to PSUs today

Govt to allot coal mines to PSUs today

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The government has garnered Rs 2 lakh crore by auctioning 33 blocks.

Kelkar to head economic review panel

Kelkar to head economic review panel

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

Vijay Kelkar, advisor to the finance minister, has been entrusted with the new task of preparing quarterly review of the economy as mandated under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act.

India moves UN to add Masood Azhar on terrorist list

India moves UN to add Masood Azhar on terrorist list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

India has formally approached the United Nations to include Jaish-e-Mohammad chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermind Masood Azhar in the Security Council's sanctions list, strongly emphasising the urgency to take action against him.

13 Indians test positive for Zika virus in Singapore

13 Indians test positive for Zika virus in Singapore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

"According to our mission in Singapore 13 Indian nationals have tested positive for Zika in Singapore," Vikas Swarup, spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs, said in response to a Reuters inquiry.

Govt rules out savings rate cut

Govt rules out savings rate cut

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

1st coal block e-auction earns Rs 1 lakh cr for states

1st coal block e-auction earns Rs 1 lakh cr for states

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Non-mineral-rich states will benefit from tariff concessions.

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'We must not compromise with the standard, the quality. We don't need to be the first to launch a drug but what we need is a Made in India vaccine that the entire world can rely on'

Package to make good VAT losses

Package to make good VAT losses

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Terror group behind coup has 'infiltrated' India, warns Turkey

Terror group behind coup has 'infiltrated' India, warns Turkey

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation, blamed for last month's failed coup to topple President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, has infiltrated" India, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Rushmi, Archana in semis

Rushmi, Archana in semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

However, second seeded Sai Jayalakshmi failed to make it in the ITF Futures tournament.

Jaswant's Budget team in place

Jaswant's Budget team in place

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Modi greets French President Francois Hollande at Chandigarh's Rock Garden

Modi greets French President Francois Hollande at Chandigarh's Rock Garden

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Hollande was welcomed by Governor of Punjab and Haryana Kaptan Singh Solanki and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, among others.

India to prepay over $2.9 bn loan

India to prepay over $2.9 bn loan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The government on Wednesday said it was planning to prepay over $2.9 billion costly foreign loans this fiscal, which would be funded through domestic market borrowing.

China does it again! Blocks India's move to get JeM, Masood banned by UN

China does it again! Blocks India's move to get JeM, Masood banned by UN

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Terming the action by China as "surprising", External Affairs Ministry said it had expected China would have been more understanding of the danger posed to all by terrorism and would join India and others in fighting the common challenge of terrorism.

Govt eyes Rs 4,000 cr from NTPC IPO

Govt eyes Rs 4,000 cr from NTPC IPO

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

The finance ministry on Tuesday said it expects up to Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) mop-up from the initial public offer of National Thermal Power Corporation.

Will M F Husain's market value drop?

Will M F Husain's market value drop?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Income tax revolution in the offing: CBDT

Income tax revolution in the offing: CBDT

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

"Income tax revolution is going to take place. There is no limit to reforms in the income tax department and in the country as a whole," Central Board of Direct Taxes member B Swarup said in New Delhi.

Modi in Moscow: President Putin hosts PM for private dinner, chat

Modi in Moscow: President Putin hosts PM for private dinner, chat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Modi was hosted by Russian President Putin for a private tete-a-tete at Kremlin during which the two leaders touched upon issues of mutual national interests.

Rushmi to meet Heli in ITF final

Rushmi to meet Heli in ITF final

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

They won their semifinal matches in contrasting fashion today to set up the title clash in the Bhavana Swarup ITF Women's tennis tournament.

Rushmi, Sai have it easy

Rushmi, Sai have it easy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

The top two seeds cruised into the last eight in the Bhavana Swarup ITF tournament.

100 passengers injured after Kaifiyat Express derails in UP

100 passengers injured after Kaifiyat Express derails in UP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

This is the second rail accident in the state in four days.

PM leaves for Tashkent to secure India's place in SCO; will lobby for NSG membership

PM leaves for Tashkent to secure India's place in SCO; will lobby for NSG membership

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

In the two-day summit, the SCO will kick off the process of India's accession to the grouping as a full-fledged member along with Pakistan.

Heart to heart in Islamabad: Sushma meets Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

Heart to heart in Islamabad: Sushma meets Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Sushma Swaraj called on Pakistan PM Sharif, amid efforts by both countries to revive the stalled dialogue process to improve ties.

India downplays US Senate rejecting bill on special status

India downplays US Senate rejecting bill on special status

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

India on Thursday downplayed the United States Senate rejecting a key amendment recognising the country as "global strategic and defence partner", saying it would be "premature" to speculate about its final content.

To 'defuse tensions', Sartaj Aziz to attend Heart of Asia conference in Amritsar

To 'defuse tensions', Sartaj Aziz to attend Heart of Asia conference in Amritsar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The conference, which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, will see participation of over 40 countries.

Modi, Qatar's emir hold talks to boost bilateral ties

Modi, Qatar's emir hold talks to boost bilateral ties

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

With an intent to give a push to India-Qatar ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Sunday held detailed talks on a wide range of issues.

Prime Minister Modi meets Iranian Supreme Leader

Prime Minister Modi meets Iranian Supreme Leader

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called on Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Publicity ban on LeT, JuD not enough, Pak needs to go far beyond: MEA

Publicity ban on LeT, JuD not enough, Pak needs to go far beyond: MEA

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

India on Wednesday said an effective action by Pakistani government against the LeT and other terror outfits will have to go far beyond "merely" proscribing their publicity through electronic media.

New PAN cards at Rs 60

New PAN cards at Rs 60

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Govt mulls common law for all financial-sector regulators

Govt mulls common law for all financial-sector regulators

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission had in a report last year proposed a unified regulator for the entire financial sector -- markets, insurance, commodities and pension. It had, however, proposed to keep banking out of its purview for now.

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is the first visit by diplomats to the newly carved out UT.

Govt says no need for market borrowings in March

Govt says no need for market borrowings in March

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

India's short-term overdraft facility with the Reserve Bank of India was in surplus at Rs 120 billion and the government will not borrow funds from the market in the fiscal year ending March 31, a finance ministry official said.\n\n

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on stepping up bilateral cooperation in a range of key areas with a special emphasis on ramping up trade and investment when global slowdown is emerging as a major concern.

UN chief tells Modi he hopes to see India's leadership in South Asia

UN chief tells Modi he hopes to see India's leadership in South Asia

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon who said he "counted on India's leadership" in South Asia, at the Sustainable Development Goals summit in New York marking the world body's landmark 70th anniversary session.

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

India on Friday said that it is disappointed that a technical hold has been put on its application to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, the mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack, in the United Nations Committee.

Rushmi scores a grand double

Rushmi scores a grand double

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

The Indian ace won the singles and doubles crowns in the ITF Bhavna Swarup tournament.

Bad day for Bhambri sisters

Bad day for Bhambri sisters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Ankita and Sana were beaten in the first round of the ITF women's tournament.

'Hello Hangzhou': PM Modi arrives in China for G20 summit

'Hello Hangzhou': PM Modi arrives in China for G20 summit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

"Hello Hangzhou! PM lands in China to attend the G20 Summit," Modi tweeted.