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FinMin sets up panel on unclaimed PPF, small savings deposits

FinMin sets up panel on unclaimed PPF, small savings deposits

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The Committee, which has been set up in pursuance of the announcement made by the Minister in his Budget speech, will also suggest whether the unclaimed deposit should come to government or be kept in a separate account.

Use cheques, cards to check black money, says Jaitley

Use cheques, cards to check black money, says Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Use cheques, cards to check black money, says Jaitley.

US snubs Pak, rejects request to facilitate talks with India

US snubs Pak, rejects request to facilitate talks with India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

India has said that Pakistan created the conditions for cancellation of the talks -- due to issuing of postage stamps glorifying terrorists and brutal killing of its three security personnel.

Infy answers proxy firms' queries

Infy answers proxy firms' queries

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The clarifications came directly from the board of directors.

UK poised to have first woman PM since Margaret Thatcher

UK poised to have first woman PM since Margaret Thatcher

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

May will now go head to head with Leadsom in an all-woman contest.

Service tax dept may disrupt your grand party

Service tax dept may disrupt your grand party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

To get what it thinks are its dues, its brass have directed; construction, realty, renting of property, personnel supply, security & goods transport among those under lens

Railways goes corporate, will scrap Rs 30,000 cr social subsidy

Railways goes corporate, will scrap Rs 30,000 cr social subsidy

Rediff.com18 May 2017

This comes as IR posted its worst operating ratio (money spent to earn every Rs 100) in 16 years, at 96.9 in 2016-17.

Lance Armstrong finally returns Olympic bronze medal to IOC

Lance Armstrong finally returns Olympic bronze medal to IOC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Disgraced retired cyclist Lance Armstrong's Sydney 2000 Olympic medal is back with the International Olympic Committee.

Dedicate this Diwali to our armed forces, says PM on Mann ki Baat

Dedicate this Diwali to our armed forces, says PM on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Modi credited the soldiers for maintenance of peace and security in the country and called upon everyone to remember their gallantry while celebrating Diwali.

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He said while the previous UPA government hid the bad loans, his government has properly recognised them and brought tough laws to deal with defaults and recovery money.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

NRIs voting via Internet now may open pandora box: SC

NRIs voting via Internet now may open pandora box: SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Hopes of NRIs to cast votes in the ongoing general elections through Internet were dashed on Friday with the Supreme Court saying that any interim relief at this stage may open a pandora's box.

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

In a counter offensive after 13 MLAs resigned on Saturday dealing a blow to the 13-month-old government, a delegation of Congress leaders met Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar and submitted the petition seeking, under the anti-defection law, disqualification of the rebel legislators in line with the decision taken at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party on Tuesday.

PSU banks fail to push mutual funds

PSU banks fail to push mutual funds

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Some of the public banks showed improvement; much more still needs to be done

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Polling stations across the United Kingdom opened on Thursday morning to decide the historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave the politico-economic union of 28 member states.

Killing people in the name of gau bhakti not acceptable, says PM Modi

Killing people in the name of gau bhakti not acceptable, says PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Modi said that Gandhi wouldn't have approved of this.

Controversy over Lord's cricket ground overhaul

Controversy over Lord's cricket ground overhaul

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns Lord's Cricket Ground, is embroiled in allegations of "high-handedness" over a planned overhaul of the London-based stadium.

Armstrong yet to return Sydney Olympic medal to IOC

Armstrong yet to return Sydney Olympic medal to IOC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Disgraced retired cyclist Lance Armstrong has yet to hand back his Sydney 2000 Olympic medal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) nine months after he was stripped of it, officials said on Monday.

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Here was a man who played a major part in helping the Bengalis of East Pakistan create a new nation, secured the merger of Sikkim into the Indian dominion and built R&AW into a formidable outfit, comparable to the best in the world.' Rameshwar Nath Kao shunned the limelight, hated to be photographed and preferred to work behind the scenes. A revealing excerpt from Nitin A Gokhale's much awaited book, R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster.

Must-read! How to write a GOOD resume

Must-read! How to write a GOOD resume

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

These tips will help you keep it short, professional and error-free.

Get your photo, logo on postage stamp for Rs 12 lakh!

Get your photo, logo on postage stamp for Rs 12 lakh!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

India Post is eyeing a jump of about Rs 100 crore in turnover at Rs 141 crore from the philately segment this fiscal.

Trade union, BEST strikes disrupt normal life

Trade union, BEST strikes disrupt normal life

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions to protest the Centre's alleged anti-worker policies evoked mixed response all over country on Tuesday.

Nargis: I am still learning to flutter my eyelashes

Nargis: I am still learning to flutter my eyelashes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'I didn't know how to be delicate and feminine and seductive in films or in real life. I am still learning to flutter my eyelashes,' Nargis Fakhri tells Subhash K Jha.

Donkeys inspire me, they're loyal: PM

Donkeys inspire me, they're loyal: PM

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Responding to the donkey remarks made by Akhilesh, Modi said the criticism of donkeys by the UP CM only reflected his 'casteist mentality' and 'the feeling of hatred does not suit him'.

Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram ready for polls; Congress, BJP vie for supremacy

Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram ready for polls; Congress, BJP vie for supremacy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

In MP, the Congress is hoping for a comeback, while in Mizoram, the BJP looking to defeat the Congress in its last bastion in the Northeast.

HIGHLIGHTS: President Mukherjee's address to Parliament

HIGHLIGHTS: President Mukherjee's address to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed a joint session of Parliament ahead of the budget session which began on Tuesday. Here are the highlights of President Pranab Mukherjee's speech:

SpiceJet plans to raise Rs 1,500 crore; Marans exit Board

SpiceJet plans to raise Rs 1,500 crore; Marans exit Board

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Board has also accepted the resignations of Marans.

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'The nominations were not meant to last permanently, but depended on the government of the day.' 'There was no question of revoking it during Congress, Janata Dal or even Vajpayee's NDA rule.' 'But Modi is different.'

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

At least 50 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas - the deadliest mass shooting in the history of United States. Here's a look at other such incidents that have struck the country in recent times.

Demonetisation a courageous step, will create a new normal: Jaitley

Demonetisation a courageous step, will create a new normal: Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The finance minister also hinted that not all of the Rs 15.44 lakh crore worth of currency junked will be remonetised through issuance of new notes as he said digital currency will fill the gap.

Deadline for clearing pending ITRs, refunds is Aug 31

Deadline for clearing pending ITRs, refunds is Aug 31

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The CBDT said this is "the final opportunity being provided to the taxpayers to regularise their pending ITRs pertaining to AYs 2009-10 till 2014-15.

Shraddha, Parineeti's HOT pictures!

Shraddha, Parineeti's HOT pictures!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Photographer Dabboo Ratnani captures Bollywood's stars in a way only he can!

Can't talk with those who glorify killers: Sushma's strong attack Pak

Can't talk with those who glorify killers: Sushma's strong attack Pak

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj said India has made many efforts to have talks with Islamabad and the only reason they have stopped is because of Pakistan's behaviour.

Navy bids farewell to its iconic submarine hunter TU-142

Navy bids farewell to its iconic submarine hunter TU-142

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Now the the job of searching out and destroying enemy submarines in the waters off India's coast will fall to the navy's new fleet of a dozen Boeing P-8I aircraft, reports Ajai Shukla.

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Key questions remain about the operational and financial viability of a completely paperless bank such as India Post, says Mayank Jain.

Want to serve the nation? Join the Civil Services

Want to serve the nation? Join the Civil Services

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

The Civil Services of India continue to be a prestigious avenue for all those dreaming of 'making it'. Here's how you can be an IAS/ IPS officer.

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The ministry, under Ravi Shankar Prasad, will soon prepare a Cabinet note for bringing Aadhaar under its administrative jurisdiction.

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Heavy rains lashing Mumbai since Sunday have thrown rail, air and road traffic out of gear, with several trains and flights being cancelled. With IMD forecast of heavy rains for Tuesday, the authorities declared a holiday in the city and adjoining regions, asking people to avoid stepping out of their houses.

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

'What India needs to do is to re-build those cultural links in a way it didn't.' 'Clearly, India needs to wake up and spend more time on ASEAN.'