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Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Only after its recommendations will the central GST, integrated GST and state GST Bills be taken up

UP couple claim girl stranded in Pakistan is their daughter

UP couple claim girl stranded in Pakistan is their daughter

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Anara Devi and her husband Ramraj Gautam of Thammohan village under Maheshganj police station say the girl is their daughter Savita who went missing since 2004.

Naxals extorting Rs 140 crore annually, says govt

Naxals extorting Rs 140 crore annually, says govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The Naxalites are reportedly extorting a 'levy' of about Rs 140 crore annually from a variety of sources, Government said on Wednesday.

Anti-Bihari remarks: HC stays proceedings against Raj Thackeray

Anti-Bihari remarks: HC stays proceedings against Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Justice Sunil Gaur said that it seems none of the complainants were serious about pursuing the matter.

India to see a hotter-than-normal summer this year

India to see a hotter-than-normal summer this year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The seasonal temperature would be above normal by more than one degree Celsius over Northwest India.

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'

Heat wave in India kills 4620 lives in last four years

Heat wave in India kills 4620 lives in last four years

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Of that figure, a whopping 4,246 people died in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone.

Govt reviews security in Naxal-hit states ahead of LS polls

Govt reviews security in Naxal-hit states ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, the Centre today reviewed the security situation in Naxal-affected states and directed security forces to foil any attempt by the rebels to disrupt the election process.

Most parts of Kolkata submerged; water, power & traffic services hit

Most parts of Kolkata submerged; water, power & traffic services hit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Floods in West Bengal have claimed over 40, with water levels rising arlamingly in East Midnapore, North and South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Howrah, Birbhum and Burdwan districts.

Without work, labourers leave Valley

Without work, labourers leave Valley

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

"We are not able to find any work due to the prevailing situation," say migrant labourers who are being forced to move out owing to the unrest.

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

In the first of a two-part series, Business Standard examines the impact of the upcoming summer on agriculture and drinking water supply.

Why have the young stopped looking for jobs?

Why have the young stopped looking for jobs?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

'Of the 9.5 million unemployed who stopped looking for jobs, nearly seven million were young.' 'Is it possible that the young decided to continue with studies rather than look for jobs?' asks Mahesh Vyas.

Why Naxals delight in blowing up mobile towers

Why Naxals delight in blowing up mobile towers

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa explains why destroying mobile towers just before a political rally is a big headache for security agencies.

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

"We, Indians have forgotten what is good for us. Foreigners say oats are good so we say the same, arrey, we have oats since ages!" Meet Preeti Virkar, a believer of a different kind.

Sharpest-ever fund cut for rural job scheme

Sharpest-ever fund cut for rural job scheme

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Between April and September 2014, the central govt released Rs 13,618 cr to states, against Rs 24,676 cr in the same period last year.

Centre announces financial package for Andhra Pradesh

Centre announces financial package for Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Andhra Pradesh has been demanding a Special Category State status from the Centre ever since the state's economic powerhouse Hyderabad, which housed several IT and pharmaceutical companies as well as PSUs, went to Telengana in the bifurcation

BSF to train women in special commando skills

BSF to train women in special commando skills

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Border Security Force, which has one of the biggest contingents of women personnel in its combat ranks, has decided to train them in special commando skills which are used to render difficult tasks.

SPOTTED! Shraddha at her pal's engagement

SPOTTED! Shraddha at her pal's engagement

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

BC Tripathi, who helms India's largest natural gas marketer and transporter -- GAIL, discusses last-mile connectivity to homes with Jyoti Mukul and Shine Jacob.

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A digital economy can only work with uninterrupted electricity supply. So, states now face the unpleasant task of telling their citizens that electricity rates need to be hiked. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports.

How companies are wooing workers with phones, freebies

How companies are wooing workers with phones, freebies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Companies are sending representatives to Bihar, UP, Jharkhand and Odisha to persuade workers to join them.

Ganga cleansing on for 30 yrs, SC seeks 'verifiable progress'

Ganga cleansing on for 30 yrs, SC seeks 'verifiable progress'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said Ganga cleansing programmes have been going on for over three decades with almost no impact on the ground and wondered whether the government wanted to do something during this tenure or would it spill over to the next term.

'India's youth want a different country'

'India's youth want a different country'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

'This is a watershed election in Indian politics.' 'For the first time, we are moving away from identity politics to aspirational politics.'

UN concerned over use of children as human shields by Maoists

UN concerned over use of children as human shields by Maoists

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The United Nations has expressed concern over the killing and maiming of children who continue to be recruited and used as human shields by Maoists in India and over the threat of sexual violence against girls within Naxalite ranks.

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The prices of oilseed, coarse cereals & vegetables could also be affected.

Time for Sonia to choose between Rahul and Congress revival

Time for Sonia to choose between Rahul and Congress revival

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'Delhi 2015 is a warning of an intensifying nightmare in the offing.'

Why education does not interest Delhi's child workers

Why education does not interest Delhi's child workers

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

As many as 82 per cent of child workers in the national capital said that given an opportunity, they would not like to attend school

SC asks CBSE not to declare AIPMT results till June 10

SC asks CBSE not to declare AIPMT results till June 10

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

During the hearing, the bench said it would decide whether to re-conduct the examination after receiving the status report from the police on June 10.

Armed with 'sticky' bomb, Indian Mujahideen likely to strike in May

Armed with 'sticky' bomb, Indian Mujahideen likely to strike in May

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The terror group, which suffered a major blow after the arrest of its founder Yasin Bhatkal, is all set to make a comeback with a 'sticky' bomb usually used to target government officials. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.

PHOTOS: Dhoni visits temple in US, says Tendulkar 'like God to all of us'

PHOTOS: Dhoni visits temple in US, says Tendulkar 'like God to all of us'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Describing Sachin Tendulkar as his role model, India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that iconic batsman's humility and passion for the game was an inspiration for him and others.

Druggies in Punjab spend Rs 2.5 crore a day on drugs!

Druggies in Punjab spend Rs 2.5 crore a day on drugs!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

2.3 million people are opioid-dependent. 860,000 people are opioid users. 123,000 people are heroin-dependent.

Monsoon makes slow march

Monsoon makes slow march

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Monsoon is expected to cover central and eastern India after Tuesday.

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Exaggerated sleeves, bold colours and individualistic styles -- Avantika Bhuyan tells you what will be in vogue in 2017.

RBNL rebrands its television channel as 'Big Magic Ganga'

RBNL rebrands its television channel as 'Big Magic Ganga'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

In its bid to grab eyeballs in the regional space, Big Magic rebrands channel, sets up production unit in Patna

'Mamata turned a peaceful demonstration into a battlefield'

'Mamata turned a peaceful demonstration into a battlefield'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'The CM seems to have forgotten that she is dealing with the Gorkhas, people known for their valour and loyalty to India.' 'It is shameful that Mamata Banerjee and her administration treated them like insurgents, choosing to use live bullets instead of other ways and means to control crowds.'

Rafting down the Ganga, for a cause

Rafting down the Ganga, for a cause

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

'Kanpur and Hoogly district are the most polluted on the Ganga.'

So what will Prime Minister Modi do?

So what will Prime Minister Modi do?

Rediff.com23 May 2014

For one, the prime minister's residence will go vegetarian for the first time; Amitabh Bachchan, deservingly, will be conferred the Bharat Ratna; and the people can expect a lot of emotion-loaded communication from the prime minister, feels Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

'IT jobs will rise to 6 million in next 5 years'

'IT jobs will rise to 6 million in next 5 years'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'If the Indian economy formalises, industrialises, urbanises and develops human capital, 10 lakh youngsters will join the labour force every month in the next 10 years.' 'It's not a bulb that will go off; it is a sunrise.'