News for 'Vision Document'

BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its manifesto for the November 17 Madhya Pradesh elections promising MSP for wheat at Rs 2,700 per quintal and paddy at Rs 3,100 and houses for beneficiaries of the state's flagship scheme 'Ladli Bahna'.

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

When AI is used to enhance operational efficiency, businesses can deliver the same product or service but with improved quality, faster, or even at a reduced cost

Bengal ropes in IIT-K for e-governance project

Bengal ropes in IIT-K for e-governance project

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

West Bengal government on Friday said it has roped in Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, to prepare a vision document and roadmap for effective implementation of e-governance schemes.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

SC overturns bail for 8 PFI members, cites national security

SC overturns bail for 8 PFI members, cites national security

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The court observed it can't be denied that national security is always of paramount importance and any act linked to terrorism is liable to be restricted.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama. Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine: The TTS Factor

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine: The TTS Factor

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'It is admitted that the AZ vaccine can, in very rare cases, cause TTS.'

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Modi's 10 commandments to transform the economy

Modi's 10 commandments to transform the economy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked NITI Aayog to frame policies to propel India into the next century.

Nitish will win only because of Modi's work: Chirag

Nitish will win only because of Modi's work: Chirag

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

"If the current Chief Minister again wins this election by mistake then our state will lose. Our state will again stand on the verge of getting ruined. "I wonder how he promotes casteism. It is not appropriate to imagine the development of Bihar under the leadership of a person who promotes communalism," Paswan said while launching the party's manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls.

India is a stakeholder in Korean peace process: PM Modi

India is a stakeholder in Korean peace process: PM Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

PM indirectly referred to North Korea's proliferation linkages with Pakistan.

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.'

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Every student of Classes 9 and 10 will receive Rs 2,200 and that of Classes 11 and 12 Rs 7,500 as scholarships, said the manifesto, which was released by Prasad in Ranchi, in the presence of Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Tribal Minister Arjun Munda and BJP's state unit president Laxman Gilua.

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Indian Navy on Monday unveiled a 15-year plan to boost maritime infrastructure even as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said the force is working with the Army and the IAF to ensure tri-services jointness and integration to meet future challenges.

Typing mistake, says govt after calling north-east citizens 'immigrants'

Typing mistake, says govt after calling north-east citizens 'immigrants'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The BJP's document for Delhi polls sparked a row by describing people from NE states as 'immigrants'.

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Rediff.com1 May 2023

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

PM's 'new vision' to make government perform

PM's 'new vision' to make government perform

Rediff.com21 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is introducing a new vision of governance to ensure each and every ministry and department of the Union government performs and delivers the pre-defined results.

Sitharaman to ensure 'Ease of Living' during Modi 3.0

Sitharaman to ensure 'Ease of Living' during Modi 3.0

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday assumed charge as the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister for the second consecutive term and is slated to soon present the final Budget for FY '25 that is going to set the tone for the Modi 3.0 government's priorities and direction for Viksit Bharat. Upon her reaching the North Block office, Sitharaman was greeted by Finance Secretary T V Somanathan and other top officials. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was also present. Chaudhary assumed charge on Tuesday evening.

Is Stage 3 Breast Cancer Curable?

Is Stage 3 Breast Cancer Curable?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

While advanced stages of cancer may not be completely curable, with timely awareness, appropriate diagnosis and medical intervention, you can try to improve the symptoms and prolong your life span.

Rahul, Priyanka release Congress's 'youth manifesto' for UP polls

Rahul, Priyanka release Congress's 'youth manifesto' for UP polls

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Priyanka Gandhi said that biggest problem in the state is recruitment and the youth are disappointed.

BJP outdoes Nitish Kumar on poll freebies

BJP outdoes Nitish Kumar on poll freebies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party's vision document for Bihar promises to shower freebies on all sections of society if comes to power.

Postcard to the FM: Tell Jaitley your Budget wishlist

Postcard to the FM: Tell Jaitley your Budget wishlist

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Take some time off to write a postcard to the finance minister, tell Mr Arun Jaitley your wishlist for Union Budget 2018.

Planning Commission unveils Vision 2020

Planning Commission unveils Vision 2020

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

The Planning Commission on Thursday unveiled a Vision 2020 document envisaging 100 per cent literacy, no unemployment and poverty and quadrupling the per capita income of the country by 2020 saying.

Chip shortage forced firms to curtail production: Survey

Chip shortage forced firms to curtail production: Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

According to the survey report, the government's move to earmark Rs 76,000 crore outlay for semiconductors and display manufacturing segment will aid their production in the country. The survey said that government intervention to boost semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country has come at a time when the global economy is facing acute shortage of semiconductors due to severe disruptions in supply chains.

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Modi's inability to make peace with a renewed Opposition will only embolden his coalition partners and it is just a matter of time before they begin asking probing questions besides politely disagreeing with his tactics, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Their rematch, long anticipated, but hardly clamoured for, is broadly expected to mirror the 2020 campaign, though Trump will run this time under the spectre of 91 felony charges.

Adani Green seals $1.36 bn financing for world's largest renewable energy park

Adani Green seals $1.36 bn financing for world's largest renewable energy park

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Adani Green Energy (AGEL) on Tuesday announced it has secured a funding of $1.36 billion from a consortium of international banks as part of its construction financing framework. The $1.36-billion senior debt facility will enhance the company's funding pool to $3 billion since initial project financing in March 2021, AGEL said in a statement. According to the statement, AGEL, India's largest and world's leading renewable energy player, announced a follow-on funding of $1.36 billion to further boost its construction financing framework to $3 billion backed by a consortium of renowned international banks.

G4 nations express common vision for UNSC reform

G4 nations express common vision for UNSC reform

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

India and other G4 countries have expressed their common vision for a reformed UN Security Council, seeking a concise working document which will serve as a basis for further negotiations on expansion in permanent and non-permanent categories.

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar outlined his ideas to turn Thiruvananthapuram not only into a hub for higher education, but also a knowledge city, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma.

Memo to Rahul: It is 2014, not 2004

Memo to Rahul: It is 2014, not 2004

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Congress vice-president needs to speak from a script more attuned to today's realities because his attempts to position himself as the perennial outsider would have held greater resonance 10 years ago, says Sreenivasan Jain

8 reforms political parties should talk about in 2014

8 reforms political parties should talk about in 2014

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The author suggests eight reforms that all parties competing in this year's general elections should embrace.

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The use of northeast immigrants was a typing error, says BJP.

World class Railways? India needs Rs 14 lakh cr

World class Railways? India needs Rs 14 lakh cr

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Investment to the tune of Rs 14 lakh crore would be required to transform Railways into "world-class standards" and meet other targets for the coming decade, the Railway Vision Document 2020 tabled on Friday said.

To tackle China's OROB, Modi bats for Asia-Africa growth corridor

To tackle China's OROB, Modi bats for Asia-Africa growth corridor

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The pitch comes close on the heels of China launching its multi-billion dollar OBOR initiative

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

Five-Year Plans officially declared dead from FY17

Five-Year Plans officially declared dead from FY17

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The Niti Aayog is preparing 15-year vision document that will replace the Five-Year Plan from the next financial year

Cong manifesto a document of Pak's conspiracies: Modi

Cong manifesto a document of Pak's conspiracies: Modi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

He accused the Congress of hatching a conspiracy to destabilise the country and 'demoralise' its soldiers.

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Elections are fought to win.' 'In our party, the leadership takes the final decision, and our leaders are very clear about it.'