News for 'Union Min'

Going once, going twice, sold! Mementos gifted to Modi auctioned

Going once, going twice, sold! Mementos gifted to Modi auctioned

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The funds raised through the auction, held at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, will go to the government's flagship project 'Namami Gange'.

Loss of smell, taste added to COVID-19 symptoms: Health min

Loss of smell, taste added to COVID-19 symptoms: Health min

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The US's national public health institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, had in early May incorporated "a new loss of taste or smell" in the list of COVID-19 symptoms.

'3 movies earned Rs 120 cr': Law Min dismisses slowdown

'3 movies earned Rs 120 cr': Law Min dismisses slowdown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

'Unless the economy is sound in the country how can only three movies collected so much business in a single day?'

Check Out Indian Railways' 1st Pod Hotel

Check Out Indian Railways' 1st Pod Hotel

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Passengers and the general public can stay at the pod rooms by paying Rs 999 for 12 hours and Rs 1,999 for 24 hours.

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

NITI Aayog had been asking for Rs 7,500 crore for three years to set up an AI framework.

JEE Mains entrance exam postponed amid Covid surge

JEE Mains entrance exam postponed amid Covid surge

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

"The revised dates will be announced later on and at least 15 days before the examination," the order said.

FinMin working to remove 'unwanted discretions' in taxation

FinMin working to remove 'unwanted discretions' in taxation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

The move is a part of an exercise to streamline taxation structure and improve the country's image as an investment destination

Don't come back: Trinamool tells Bengal Guv visiting Delhi

Don't come back: Trinamool tells Bengal Guv visiting Delhi

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal on Wednesday accused Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is on a visit to New Delhi, of violating constitutional norms and asked him not to return to the state.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Budget 2022: Phasing out of some tax exemptions likely

Budget 2022: Phasing out of some tax exemptions likely

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The Centre is considering a gradual phasing out of certain direct tax exemptions meant for corporate and personal tax payers. This is among the tax proposals being discussed for the upcoming Union Budget 2022-23. A top policymaker said that according to the government's internal assessment, the percentage of corporates and individuals shifting to the new exemption-less tax regime has been very encouraging, and the Budget-makers expect many more to make the switch in the coming years. The person also said the finance ministry is exploring the option of rationalising the capital gains tax rates.

UNSC not waiting with garlands for you: Pak Min on Kashmir

UNSC not waiting with garlands for you: Pak Min on Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Qureshi urged for unity among political parties in Pakistan on Kashmir and warned that doing politics on the issue would harm the cause.

We could've seen 8.2L COVID-19 cases sans lockdown: Health min

We could've seen 8.2L COVID-19 cases sans lockdown: Health min

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Addressing a press briefing, Health Ministry's Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said the government has taken early preemptive action to identify COVID-19 hotspots in the country.

FinMin okays 8.65% interest rate on EPF

FinMin okays 8.65% interest rate on EPF

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The bill to amend payment of gratuity Act in order to double the ceiling of tax-free gratuity to Rs 20 lakh, would soon be placed before the Union Cabinet for approval.

PM to meet FinMin officials from all departments on June 20

PM to meet FinMin officials from all departments on June 20

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

This meeting has led to the deferment of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting by a day.

Unbelievable: Mumbai to Pune in 25 mins!

Unbelievable: Mumbai to Pune in 25 mins!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

A pod-like vehicle, which can touch top speeds of close to 1,200 km an hour, will make this amazing feat possible.

OilMin, RIL staff held for leaking information

OilMin, RIL staff held for leaking information

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

RIL said it had launched 'an internal probe' into its staff's detention.

Bitcoin may soon come under FinMin oversight

Bitcoin may soon come under FinMin oversight

Rediff.com9 May 2017

"The government feels the industry needs some government oversight and can't be left unregulated. A panel of bureaucrats will soon submit their recommendations on the subject," said an official.

Death of woman, allegedly attacked by TMC, sparks row

Death of woman, allegedly attacked by TMC, sparks row

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

BJP workers staged a protest in front of Nimta police station and burnt tyres on M B Road, even as the TMC claimed that its activists were not involved in any attack and she might have died due to age-related ailments.

PM seeks ideas for Budget, meets economists, experts

PM seeks ideas for Budget, meets economists, experts

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

"The Union Budget represents the aspirations of 130 crore Indians and lays out the path towards India's development. I invite you all to share your ideas and suggestions for this year's Budget on MyGov," the PM said according to a statement posted on his official website on Thursday.

India-EU FTA negotiations have been intensified: Min

India-EU FTA negotiations have been intensified: Min

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

So far 15 rounds of negotiations have been held.

FinMin to start budgetary exercise Monday

FinMin to start budgetary exercise Monday

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

The meetings with various ministries will go on till December 12, according to an office notice

Defence Minister Sitharaman spends Dussehra with troops at Siachen

Defence Minister Sitharaman spends Dussehra with troops at Siachen

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

During the visit, she reviewed the security situation in the border region and inaugurated a bridge that will link Leh to Karakoram, providing connectivity on the strategically important Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Olde axis for military transport.

IAF plane with Rajnath, Gadkari lands on highway

IAF plane with Rajnath, Gadkari lands on highway

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

NH-925 is India's first national highway to be used for emergency landing of IAF aircraft.

Cabinet may approve Rs 1,000/month min pension tomorrow

Cabinet may approve Rs 1,000/month min pension tomorrow

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

According to sources, the proposal is listed in the agenda of the meeting of the Union Cabinet scheduled for Friday.

Bengal govt will keep transport system normal: Min

Bengal govt will keep transport system normal: Min

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Although the trade unions have called a two-day strike, they have kept transport out of purview on the second day.

Health Min may ban two drugs soon

Health Min may ban two drugs soon

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The move comes after international studies revealed that Gatifloxacin posed 17 times higher risk of developing serious hyperglycemia than other antibiotics in elderly patients.

CEA Arvind Subramanian to leave FinMin, return to US

CEA Arvind Subramanian to leave FinMin, return to US

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Subramanian was the Dennis Weatherstone Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Global Development in the US before joining the ministry.

Min hopeful of inking trade pact with EU

Min hopeful of inking trade pact with EU

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Talks for an India-European Union free trade agreement started in 2007 and the eighth round of negotiations was completed in New Delhi last month.

FinMin approves SBI-SBS merger

FinMin approves SBI-SBS merger

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Earlier this month, the Union Cabinet had approved the merger of SBS with SBI. The boards of both the banks had given their approval for the merger in August last year. SBS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the State Bank of India. The merger would be effective from the 'date as may be notified by the Govt of India in the official Gazette'.

After Fin Min objection, Railways stops officers' promotion

After Fin Min objection, Railways stops officers' promotion

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

A scam had come to light in two lesser-known services-- Railway Board Secretariat Service and Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service -- where promotions were being made allegedly without following due procedures and bypassing Union Cabinet's jurisdiction.

AAP's 'Sack Jaitley' protests erupt outside fin min's home

AAP's 'Sack Jaitley' protests erupt outside fin min's home

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The party will hold similar protests in all district headquarters across the country on December 26, senior party leader Sanjay Singh said.

FinMin likely to tax film rights

FinMin likely to tax film rights

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

A recent decision of the high court in Chennai on the levy of service tax on software sale has made the Union finance ministry hopeful of a similar verdict in the case of copyright services.

Interim COO at RBI not possible: FinMin

Interim COO at RBI not possible: FinMin

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The central bank said its board of directors had approved the broad contours of the proposals.

 FinMin nods 49% FDI in aviation sector

FinMin nods 49% FDI in aviation sector

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The final decision on the proposal rests with the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Min criticises RBI for SEZ notification

Min criticises RBI for SEZ notification

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

After reproaching the International Monetary Fund for its attack on India's SEZ policy, Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath has criticised the Reserve Bank for its 'inconsistent approach' towards special economic zones. \n

FinMin for raising non-promoter shareholding

FinMin for raising non-promoter shareholding

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The Union finance ministry is in favour of increasing non-promoter shareholding in listed companies to 25 per cent of the equity base in a phased manner, so that the number of shares available for trading increases, said Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla.

PM failed to address critical questions: Cong

PM failed to address critical questions: Cong

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Asserting that the way in which the entire country has fought the battle against coronavirus unitedly under Modi's leadership is laudable, BJP president J P Nadda asked party workers to spread the prime minister's message to light lamps or mobile phone torches at 9pm on Sunday among the masses.

FinMin may stick to 3.5% fiscal deficit for FY17

FinMin may stick to 3.5% fiscal deficit for FY17

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Modi govt faces extra spending burden due to policies like 7th Pay Commission and OROP

Post-Nath, RoadMin may ease annuity stand

Post-Nath, RoadMin may ease annuity stand

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Officials say the new minister, CP Joshi, is convinced by the Planning Commission that the government should award more contracts under the tolling mode.

Coal Min threatens to cancel allocations to NTPC

Coal Min threatens to cancel allocations to NTPC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

PSU, other govt bodies told to explain delay on developing the concessions for years.