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Army begins takeover of controversial Adarsh building

Army begins takeover of controversial Adarsh building

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Acting on the Supreme Court's order, the Army has begun the process of taking over the possession of the scam-tainted Adarsh building at Colaba in South Mumbai.

Gadkari's next big plan: To create a city like Davos in India

Gadkari's next big plan: To create a city like Davos in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

A city like Davos in India would give a big boost to tourism, development, jobs and overall economy

Can less paper counter corporate espionage?

Can less paper counter corporate espionage?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Leaks of documents are neither new nor limited to particular ministries.

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Friday visited several forward areas in eastern Ladakh and carried out a comprehensive review of India's operational preparedness in the backdrop of its prolonged military standoff with China in the mountainous region.

Mamata asks cops to ensure BSF limits, riles guv

Mamata asks cops to ensure BSF limits, riles guv

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

In a letter to the chief minister, Dhankhar urged Banerjee to take appropriate steps urgently and address the issue in public and national interest.

Budget could push for private investments in public infrastructure

Budget could push for private investments in public infrastructure

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

These could include strengthening the public-private partnership (PPP) dispute resolution mechanism, uniform PPP institutional framework, easier terms for infrastructure companies accessing bond markets, and tax sops, Business Standard has learnt. Investment in infrastructure projects with high multiplier effect has been the Centre's main plank to revive the economy, create employment and boost consumption.

BJP MP Mansukh Vasava resigns from party

BJP MP Mansukh Vasava resigns from party

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'I am a human and humans tend to commit mistakes. To ensure that the party does not suffer due to my mistakes, I resign from the party, whose forgiveness I seek'

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'My health is fine but I am getting admitted to hospital on advice of doctors,' tweeted Shah after testing positive for COVID-19.

'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'If you weed out corruption, you will bring glory to Goa.'

'Don't expect major cuts in direct tax rates'

'Don't expect major cuts in direct tax rates'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'You may see some movement indicating a simpler tax regime with less exemptions but with fewer tax rates making life simpler for taxpayers.'

Did the timber mafia cause the forest fires?

Did the timber mafia cause the forest fires?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Fires are blazing across Jammu and Kashmir, the state of Uttarakhand and have reached the doorstep of Himachal Pradesh's capital city Shimla.

Govt not to allow review of convicted bureaucrats' suspension

Govt not to allow review of convicted bureaucrats' suspension

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has decided to amend the All India Services (discipline and appeal) Rules, 1969, applicable to IAS, IPS and IFS officers, in this regard.

Holy cow! Maneka bats for bovine urine-based floor cleaner

Holy cow! Maneka bats for bovine urine-based floor cleaner

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The Kendriya Bhandar is now stocking the 'Gaunyle'.

Vedanta to appear before MoEF on Sept 30

Vedanta to appear before MoEF on Sept 30

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The Vedanta Group, which was issued a show cause notice for allegedly flouting environment laws, will appear before the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) on Thursday

Om Prakash Rawat appointed new Chief Election Commissioner

Om Prakash Rawat appointed new Chief Election Commissioner

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

His tenure will end in December this year.

UAE helped bring down India-Pak tensions: Envoy

UAE helped bring down India-Pak tensions: Envoy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

India and Pakistan in a surprise announcement said on February 25 that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors.

GST rates for cars, two-wheelers may be cut

GST rates for cars, two-wheelers may be cut

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The heavy industries ministersaid that the proposal for the auto scrappage policy was ready and all stakeholders have provided inputs, therefore its announcement was likely very soon.

Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said India will be benefitted economically by having peace with his country as it will enable New Delhi to directly access the resource-rich Central Asia region through Pakistani territory.

Modi to announce new initiatives for SC/ST entrepreneurs next week

Modi to announce new initiatives for SC/ST entrepreneurs next week

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The National SC/ST Hub, under the micro, small and medium enterprises ministry, with an initial outlay of Rs 490 crore, will work towards strengthening market access/linkage, monitoring, capacity building, leveraging financial support schemes and sharing industry-best practices.

Sitharaman to meet CMs, state FMs on Monday

Sitharaman to meet CMs, state FMs on Monday

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Monday meet chief ministers and state finance ministers to discuss measures to attract private investments to help boost the economy. Finance secretary T V Somanathan said the meeting comes in the backdrop of strong economic recovery post the two COVID waves, and the central government has made a big push in Capex. The focus of this interaction will be on state-level issues, opportunities and challenges, which will enable us to go to a higher trajectory of investment and growth, he said.

Bharat Biotech to make 900 million Covaxin vaccines

Bharat Biotech to make 900 million Covaxin vaccines

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

500 million doses per annum from its two sites in Hyderabad and 200 million doses each from its Ankleshwar and Kolar facilities.

Delhi govt deploys boats to remove froth from Yamuna with ropes

Delhi govt deploys boats to remove froth from Yamuna with ropes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Amid criticism over the formation of foam in the Yamuna -- a sign of its hazardous water quality -- the Delhi government on Tuesday deployed 15 boats to remove the froth with the help of ropes.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

PM to attend G-20 meet in Japan from June 28-29

PM to attend G-20 meet in Japan from June 28-29

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu would be India's Sherpa at the 14th meeting of the world's top economies in Osaka, Japan.

India bans all UK flights till Dec 31 fearing new Covid strain

India bans all UK flights till Dec 31 fearing new Covid strain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

A number of countries like Canada, Turkey, Belgium, Italy and Israel have banned flights from the UK as the British government warned that the potent new strain of the virus was "out of control" and imposed a stringent new stay-at-home lockdown from Sunday.

Mining at Niyamgiri hills: Battle takes new turn

Mining at Niyamgiri hills: Battle takes new turn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

'As of now there are no mining activities,' but 'who knows the future?'

Modi meets French Prez Macron, both leaders may discuss Ukraine crisis

Modi meets French Prez Macron, both leaders may discuss Ukraine crisis

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Macron held a tete-a-tete with Modi before the delegation-level talks at the Elysee Palace - the official residence of the French president.

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Of the 23.9 million vaccinators who provide vaccination under the universal immunisation programme, 15.4 million will be used for Covid vaccination.

It was a disaster waiting to happen, and it DID!

It was a disaster waiting to happen, and it DID!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Even as the jury is still out on whether the destruction in the state is man-made or caused by nature's fury, there's sufficient evidence to suggest that warnings were loud and clear much before the disaster struck.

SC asks Centre to consider tweaking Covid norms for Parsi funeral

SC asks Centre to consider tweaking Covid norms for Parsi funeral

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre that it may consider tweaking the protocols for the burial of bodies of COVID-19 victims in a way that essential tenets of the Zoroastrian belief are also taken care of.

Centre declares ceasefire in J&K during Ramzan

Centre declares ceasefire in J&K during Ramzan

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The security forces, however, reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people.

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Stones were pelted from both the sides, following which police used cane-charge to disperse the agitators, an official said.

Mumbai airport project gets CRZ norms exemption

Mumbai airport project gets CRZ norms exemption

Rediff.com5 May 2009

The high court order enables the union ministry of environment and forests to issue notification exempting construction of the airport from the Coastal Regulatory Zone norms.

Restore normalcy: Govt to JNU VC after violence

Restore normalcy: Govt to JNU VC after violence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Amid growing demands for his resignation, Kumar told the MHRD officials that efforts were being made to facilitate semester registration for 'willing' students.

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

'Mine-owners paid bribes before Ramesh's tenure'

'Mine-owners paid bribes before Ramesh's tenure'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday alleged that officials of Union Ministry of Environment and Forests took bribes from the state's mine-owners before Jairam Ramesh took over the ministry.

What Jairam did and didn't do as green minister

What Jairam did and didn't do as green minister

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Jairam Ramesh's tenure as Minister of Environment and Forests cannot be assessed in a hurry; there are lots of positives there, but also many question marks, says Himanshu Thakkar

PM Modi arrives in France for G7 Summit

PM Modi arrives in France for G7 Summit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Though India is not a member of the G-7 grouping, Modi has been personally invited by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Now, foreigners can travel to Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur unrestricted

Now, foreigners can travel to Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur unrestricted

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Citizens from Pakistan, China and Afghanistan, however, continue to be banned from all PAP areas, including Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur.

Govt admits to cyber-attack on Kudankulam nuclear plant

Govt admits to cyber-attack on Kudankulam nuclear plant

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

There is a secured system to tackle cyber attacks and there is a segregation of nuclear generation from the administrative segment, There is a secured system to tackle cyber attacks and there is a segregation of nuclear generation from the administrative segment, he said.