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PM attacks Congress on loan waiver promises, calls them lollipops

PM attacks Congress on loan waiver promises, calls them lollipops

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Modi claimed the Janata Dal-Secular-Congress coalition government which came to power in Karnataka recently had waived only 800 farm loans.

Pak seeks to keep J&K out of anti-terror mechanism

Pak seeks to keep J&K out of anti-terror mechanism

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Riaz Mohammad Khan said Jammu and Kashmir was 'disputed' and should not be 'mixed' with the initiative, which is between India and Pakistan only.

Anil's firms to hike FII limit to 74%

Anil's firms to hike FII limit to 74%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Natural Resources Ltd and Reliance Communication Ventures Ltd on Friday said they have got shareholders'

DoP launches 'One India One Rate' scheme

DoP launches 'One India One Rate' scheme

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The Department of Posts on Monday launched a 'One India one rate scheme' for sending speed posts across the country at a uniform rate.

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The Covid pandemic has left a question mark on how the central government manages its staff.

MFs' tie-ups with India Post fail to take off

MFs' tie-ups with India Post fail to take off

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Fund houses' tie-ups with the postal department for marketing their schemes through post offices are yet to take off in a bigger way.

Nicholas Piramal to raise $1.5 billion

Nicholas Piramal to raise $1.5 billion

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

In order to fund potential acquisitions, Nicholas Piramal India Ltd will raise $1.5 billion through issue of securities in domestic and international markets.

Soon, any time banking at the post office

Soon, any time banking at the post office

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Claims to regain business lost to private courier operators.

Thiruvananthapuram: Letter bombs create panic

Thiruvananthapuram: Letter bombs create panic

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Two letter bombs burst in separate places in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, one of them in a post office while a crude bomb went off in a nearby rural area, hours before President A P J Abdul Kalam's visit to Thiruvananthapuram.

Sonia to release stamp on Murasoli Maran

Sonia to release stamp on Murasoli Maran

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

DMK president M Karunanidhi told reporters that Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee will release a special postal cover on the occasion.

Seen a Star?

Seen a Star?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

If you encounter/meet/see film or television personalities one of these days and photograph them, why don't you mail the pictures to us?

'Dak ghar' to become 'dal ghar' during festive season

'Dak ghar' to become 'dal ghar' during festive season

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The Centre will utilise huge network of post offices across the country to sell subsidised pulses, mainly tur, urad and chana, to ensure availability in the ongoing festival season.

M&M to hive off transport, LCV biz

M&M to hive off transport, LCV biz

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

The board of directors of Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday approved the transfer of the transport solutions group and light commercial vehicles businesses to a separate company.

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. "Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said in a tweet.

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The CPIO had rejected the three RTI queries on the ground that the Rs 10 Postal Order meant for fees for providing the information, was blank in one and in the other two cases, they were made out in favour of the CPIO.

Anywhere banking in post offices soon

Anywhere banking in post offices soon

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

The department of posts on Friday said it was planning to have a wide area network through the central server technology, to be used by the banking segment of the post office.

All post offices to start working on new tech by 2015: FM

All post offices to start working on new tech by 2015: FM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The IT modernisation project with this outlay was approved by Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs in November 2012.

China's mobile base swells to 334 mn

China's mobile base swells to 334 mn

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

China's information industry boomed in 2004 with the number of mobile phone users reaching 334 million and Internet subscribers touching 95 million, ministry of information industry has said.

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Sukhwinder Kaur doggedly pursued her case against Bharti Axa Life Insurance in the consumer courts.

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

A controversy has erupted over the decision to discontinue postage stamps of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi with the government saying only one family can not get this honour, even as the Congress termed the move as "insult to the history" and demanded an apology.

Govt nod likely to e-ballot for NRIs

Govt nod likely to e-ballot for NRIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Days after extending more benefits to Persons of Indian Origin, the government is set to accept the recommendations of a committee which has favoured voting for Non-Resident Indians through electronic means.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Emirates Post offers India parcel service

Emirates Post offers India parcel service

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

Encouraged by the response, UAE postal service has re-launched its parcel service to India, which guarantees delivery to the destination within two weeks and more value-added features complemented by attractive prizes in weekly draws.

Alert: MCA course

Alert: MCA course

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Alert: MCA course

Anonymous letter threatens to target Modi, Advani, Akhilesh

Anonymous letter threatens to target Modi, Advani, Akhilesh

Rediff.com23 May 2014

The superintendent of Ghaziabad railway station has received an anonymous letter threatening to target political leaders including Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, and attack railway stations and temples.

Why EPF, PPF are Ponzi schemes!

Why EPF, PPF are Ponzi schemes!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'It has been a phenomenal effort at all levels of the government.' 'People were working 15-16 hour shifts in the central government, in the state governments, in the districts....'

You have got a card from Rabri Devi!

You have got a card from Rabri Devi!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Now, personal care goods from ITC

Now, personal care goods from ITC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

Champions Trophy: Ind-Pak sold out

Champions Trophy: Ind-Pak sold out

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

Tickets for the India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2004 in England on September 19 were sold out in one day.

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Highlighting India Inc's drive for fresh investments, FICCI on Thursday called for the revival of development finance institutions by allowing agencies like IFC and ADB to play strategic roles in DFIs.

9% senior citizen plan soon

9% senior citizen plan soon

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

How India Post is managed

How India Post is managed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

INS Godavari, India's first indigenously designed warship, sails into the sunset

INS Godavari, India's first indigenously designed warship, sails into the sunset

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

"INS Godavari is likely to be used as a target to practice missile firing," said a naval official.

Why final results were delayed in MP

Why final results were delayed in MP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With parties blaming the electronic voting machines, the poll panel was extra cautious in its approach.