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Victory for vikas: Modi on Gujarat, Himachal results

Victory for vikas: Modi on Gujarat, Himachal results

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Development is the only solution to people's problems, he said, asserting that India would have to scale new heights of development if it was to do well globally.

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

NITI Aayog spent a considerable time on restructuring the setup.

India has ties with Russia that we don't have, that's okay: US

India has ties with Russia that we don't have, that's okay: US

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

"We share important interests with India. We share important values with India. And we know India has a relationship with Russia that is distinct from the relationship that we have with Russia. Of course, that is okay," Price told reporters at his daily news conference on Friday.

Gujarat notified milk unions to go cashless on Nov 5

Gujarat notified milk unions to go cashless on Nov 5

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Advisory in this regard was issued by the Gujarat government three days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

If the prime minister says clearly there is going to be no NRC and that the Census will drop the NPR questions, the Census will proceed. He will not, observes Aakar Patel.

Not scrapping quotas, Opposition spreading lies, says PM

Not scrapping quotas, Opposition spreading lies, says PM

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Though he did not name anyone, the prime minister's attack appeared to be directed against Congress and its vice president Rahul Gandhi, who recently made two trips to Hyderabad Central University to join protests over the suicide of a Dalit scholar Rohit Vemula.

Stalin toughens stand against NEET, writes to 12 CMs seeking support

Stalin toughens stand against NEET, writes to 12 CMs seeking support

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin has written to his counterparts in 11 non-BJP ruled states and Goa, seeking their support to oppose the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and restore 'the primacy of states' in education, the government said on Monday.

A game-changer who is stuck at the MoS level

A game-changer who is stuck at the MoS level

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

There was buzz of Piyush Goyal being elevated to Cabinet rank but only Prakash Javadekar made the cut.

Tussle between traders, FMCG firms worsens

Tussle between traders, FMCG firms worsens

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Companies whose products have not been picked up for distribution in Gujarat under a "non-cooperation movement" include Marico, Dabur, Emami, Britannia, Reckitt Benckiser, and Godrej Consumer Products.

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Tuesday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Assam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a huge public function at Khanapara field.

BJP hails budget; old wine in new bottle, says Cong

BJP hails budget; old wine in new bottle, says Cong

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

In this year's budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hiked tax on petrol and diesel, raised import duty on gold, levied additional surcharge on super rich and brought a tax on high value cash withdrawals as she sought to spur growth with reduction in corporate tax and sops to housing sector, startups and electric vehicles.

No firecrackers on Modi govt's 1st anniversary celebrations

No firecrackers on Modi govt's 1st anniversary celebrations

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Twitter handles of the PM and the ministers would be used liberally for the run-up to one year

It's 'aniti and durniti', says Opposition on renaming plan panel

It's 'aniti and durniti', says Opposition on renaming plan panel

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The opposition on Thursday criticised as mere "fluff" and "gimmickry" the government's decision to restructure Planning Commission and rechristen it "Neeti Ayog" and voiced apprehension that it will discriminate against the states and help "corporates call the shots" in policy making.

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Pro-growth economist Arvind Panagariya has been appointed as first vice-chairman of the newly announced NITI Aayog, which has replaced the Planning Commission.

Why more clarity on NITI Aayog's role is necessary

Why more clarity on NITI Aayog's role is necessary

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The prime minister's economic advisory council was disbanded early on, and not reconstituted.

NITI Aayog replaces PlanComm; Modi to be chairperson

NITI Aayog replaces PlanComm; Modi to be chairperson

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The Planning Commission, which was established in 1950, will be called 'Neeti Ayog' in its new avatar, months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that it will replaced by a new body.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rajnath likely to meet Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rajnath likely to meet Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It will be the first high-level meeting between the two sides after the border row escalated in eastern Ladakh in early May.

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Experts will give their inputs for Budget.

Amul milk to cost more from Tuesday

Amul milk to cost more from Tuesday

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The new price will come into effect on all six brands being sold in major markets of Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, West Bengal, Kolkata, Uttaranchal, Maharasthra and few other states.

NC cries foul as Omar Abdullah is questioned by ED in J&K Bank case

NC cries foul as Omar Abdullah is questioned by ED in J&K Bank case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Enforcement Directorate questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah for five hours on Thursday in connection with a case related to the purchase of a building by the J&K Bank about 12 years ago when he was in office, officials said in New Delhi.

As Yaas rolls in, fishermen rue absence of insurance scheme

As Yaas rolls in, fishermen rue absence of insurance scheme

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The cover provided under the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, which is a vital safety net for them, ended almost a year back on May 31, 2020. Ever since, there hasn't been much progress on the higher insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh promised under the newly launched Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Amul to start making buffalo mozzarella cheese

Amul to start making buffalo mozzarella cheese

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Italy may be the home of premium buffalo mozzarella cheese, but India could soon give the country a run for its money in this regard. India's largest dairy cooperative, Amul, has submitted a plan to the government, aiming to turn the country into a global hub for the export of mozzarella cheese made from buffalo milk, which is sold at a hefty premium around the world. Mozzarella cheese is one of the products identified by the government for support under its Rs 10,900 crore production-linked incentive scheme (PLI), to give a massive push to food processing exports as well as to build Indian food brands.

Respite likely on onion prices next week

Respite likely on onion prices next week

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Increased harvesting is expected to boost supply

PHOTOS: When Hollywood biggies descended at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: When Hollywood biggies descended at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Be it cheering for Roger Federer or Garbine Muguruza at the Wimbledon final, the Hollywood brigade made their presence felt at both, the women's and men's final at Wimbledon over the weekend. We caught a few cine stars watching their tennis heroes in action at the All England Club...

Maharashtra eases up on contract labour norm, unions upset

Maharashtra eases up on contract labour norm, unions upset

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Units employing up to 49 workers are not required to list themselves with the government.

Liverpool-Leipzig UCL game moved to Budapest again

Liverpool-Leipzig UCL game moved to Budapest again

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The first leg, originally scheduled to be held at the Red Bull Arena in Germany, was shifted to Budapest after German authorities denied Liverpool entry into the country due to COVID-19 protocols.

Will Olympics pushback affect 2022 CWG?

Will Olympics pushback affect 2022 CWG?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Commonwealth Games: CGF seeking to avoid fixture clashes with Birmingham 2022

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Singh, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a three-day visit to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), pressed for expediting supply of a number of weapons systems, ammunition and spares to India by Russia under contracts which were concluded earlier.

Survey pitches for bringing land, real estate under GST

Survey pitches for bringing land, real estate under GST

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The fiscal gains from implementing the GST and demonetisation, while almost certain to occur, will probably take time to be fully realised

US raises 'concern' over Russia's S-400 arriving in India

US raises 'concern' over Russia's S-400 arriving in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The US has already imposed sanctions on Turkey for the purchase of a batch of S-400 missile defence systems.

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Experts claim impact of breather limited as most hybrid vegetable seeds are sold by private companies.

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

India has become the 37th country to join the list of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 category, the only South Asian nation.

Centre mismanaged Covid, allowed vaccine shortage: Sonia

Centre mismanaged Covid, allowed vaccine shortage: Sonia

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Sonia called for cancelling all public gatherings and poll rallies in view of the rising number of coronavirus cases.

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Infosys on Friday said a class action lawsuit filed against the company and some of its employees in the US district court has been dismissed. The move comes after whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management emerged in October last year.

Amul expect revenues to hit Rs 62,000 cr

Amul expect revenues to hit Rs 62,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We expect exports to touch Rs 1,000 crore by the end of the year.'

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.

'We will become a good welfare State if...'

'We will become a good welfare State if...'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'... the government provides adequate cash and kind support for the poorest of the poor for survival... ...conditional cash and skilling support for the economically poor to raise their incomes to adequate levels... ...and make functional arrangements for providing unemployment allowance to the vulnerable poor during disasters like the present one.'

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Dr Ravi Prakash's 250 vintage car collection includes J R D Tata's 1940 Buick Limousine and a Sunbeam-Talbot used by Lord Mountbatten.

Trump pardons ex-NSA Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe

Trump pardons ex-NSA Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a statement said Trump's pardoning of Michael Flynn, who twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his dealings with a foreign adversary, is an act of grave corruption and brazen abuse of power.