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2019: Has Modi peaked too early?

2019: Has Modi peaked too early?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

'Eventually the law of averages has to play catch up with Modi and the BJP, sooner or later,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Modi govt won't appease minorities, but will empower them: Prez

Modi govt won't appease minorities, but will empower them: Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The president also pitched for simultaneous elections to Parliament and state assemblies, saying there was a need to discuss and build a consensus among all parties on the possibility of holding simultaneous polls.

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'If we keep losing such institutions, we will soon become a city and culture of short-term memory.' 'Nothing to remind us of the years gone by and eventually with nothing to remember.'

Flash back 2014: BJP-Sena returns to power in Maharashtra after 15 yrs

Flash back 2014: BJP-Sena returns to power in Maharashtra after 15 yrs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The return of a BJP-Sena regime after a love-hate war and gap of 15 years, demise of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde, collapse of Congress-Nationalisy Congress Party alliance and rising cases of farmers' suicides dominated Maharashtra's political landscape in 2014.

Regulator for downstream oil sector

Regulator for downstream oil sector

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

How far for e-commerce in India?

How far for e-commerce in India?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Real and digital world will converge to sell products and services.

Varun Gandhi offers Rs 5 cr for child wing at UP hospital

Varun Gandhi offers Rs 5 cr for child wing at UP hospital

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'The human tragedy in Gorakhpur has left me jolted,' he said.

It's one nation, seven taxes: Congress on GST

It's one nation, seven taxes: Congress on GST

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

"GST should not become a 'grossly scary tax'. It should be a 'good and simple tax'," Surjewala said.

Infrastructure sector gets a boost from Modi govt

Infrastructure sector gets a boost from Modi govt

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Be it roads, railways, ports, civil aviation, energy or electricity, the Narendra Modi govt has invigorated all these sectors since it took over, says Arvind Panagariya.

Supreme Court halts potential blackout in Delhi

Supreme Court halts potential blackout in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court ordered state-run power producer NTPC on Friday not to disconnect power supplies to distribution companies in the capital New Delhi until March 26, averting a potential blackout next week.

BSES credibility under question

BSES credibility under question

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

How Kejriwal won the hearts of Delhi, AGAIN

How Kejriwal won the hearts of Delhi, AGAIN

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The AAP leader resurrected his political fortunes by making changes to his approach

Homi Bhabha's home belongs to India!

Homi Bhabha's home belongs to India!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Every blade of grass and grain of sand in Mehrangir has a story to tell: The story of how one of the greatest sons of India lived here, planned and executed from here a technological and scientific enterprise which became the envy of the world. The government must save Mehrangir for future generations, says Dr K S Parthasarathy.

For panchayats, financial freedom is a distant dream

For panchayats, financial freedom is a distant dream

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Finance Commission has substantially increased the allocation of funds to panchayats, but a large part of it is apportioned by state governments.

Yogi Adityanath orders 24-hr power in district centres, 18 hrs in villages

Yogi Adityanath orders 24-hr power in district centres, 18 hrs in villages

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday ordered 18-hour power supply in villages, 20-hour at tehsil level and in Bundelkhand region besides deciding to ink a pact with the Centre to ensure electricity in all UP villages by 2019.

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal runs his party with the proverbial iron fist and has learnt to temper his aggression, say people close to him.

BJP's great leap back on the nuclear deal

BJP's great leap back on the nuclear deal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Ignoring all previous protests and opposition to the deal, the saffron party has changed its stance, without providing any explanation. What has changed? Accountability and explanations on this U-turn will be welcomed.

BSES not to cut supply in Mumbai

BSES not to cut supply in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Terming the state "pride" of the country, Modi said it is the gateway of the nation as it guards the frontier. It is the duty of the government to develop the state at any cost, he said.

No one in BJP worthy of becoming Delhi CM: Kejriwal

No one in BJP worthy of becoming Delhi CM: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The AAP chief said the BJP had tried to polarise the assembly polls and that they hadn't cleared the Shaheen Bagh road because of the elections.

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings.

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man as well as focus more on driving economic recovery through higher spending on healthcare, infrastructure and defence amid rising tensions with neighbours, As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth Budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

Maha CM asks people to save water, power as rain deficit widens

Maha CM asks people to save water, power as rain deficit widens

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Water scarcity condition in Maharashtra has become "critical" due to deficit rainfall, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said on Wednesday while asking citizens to save water and use electricity carefully.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

With the cyclone set to make landfall on Wednesday, Maharashtra and Gujarat activated their disaster response mechanism, deploying NDRF teams and evacuating people from areas likely to be hit.

'Ideally food subsidies should not be indefinite'

'Ideally food subsidies should not be indefinite'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has warned India against too many populist subsidies

Modi@2: Government meets India Inc's expectations on reforms

Modi@2: Government meets India Inc's expectations on reforms

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The average rating was seven out of 10.

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

While consumers will be paying a higher upfront cost for smart metering, the share in the efficiency gains could more than offset this higher spend

Govt to allot coal mines to PSUs today

Govt to allot coal mines to PSUs today

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The government has garnered Rs 2 lakh crore by auctioning 33 blocks.

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

India has achieved 100 per cent electrical connectivity, but 100 per cent electrification remains a long-drawn task, says Shreya Jai.

Nitish, Kejriwal tear into Modi govt, say people will give befitting reply

Nitish, Kejriwal tear into Modi govt, say people will give befitting reply

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumr on Thursday jointly attacked the Centre calling it "anti-poor and anti-farmer" and asserted that the people will give it a "befitting reply".

President okays Rajasthan's labour reforms

President okays Rajasthan's labour reforms

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Paving the way for the first set of labour reforms in the country, President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to Rajasthan's amendments to three laws.

Obama used race, chemistry, Jan 26 visit to win Modi

Obama used race, chemistry, Jan 26 visit to win Modi

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The tactics deployed by Obama to bring India on board, which was the only major power in his way of the climate deal, was described by his former top personal and national security aide Benjamin Rhodes in a podcast interview.

Restrictions in Kashmir may be relaxed to facilitate Eid celebration

Restrictions in Kashmir may be relaxed to facilitate Eid celebration

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

However, it is immediately not clear whether the relaxation will be given fully or partially.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Why do hundreds, and in some cases, thousands, turn up for a single vacancy at the lowest rungs of government jobs? The answer is simple: It offers a stable, assured income, which overcomes all other objections, says Shreekant Sambrani.

NTPC can cut power to BSES if not paid: SC

NTPC can cut power to BSES if not paid: SC

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The court on Tuesday ordered BSES -- part of billionaire Anil Ambani's Reliance Infrastructure Ltd to pay state-run NTPC the Rs 700 crore (Rs 7 billion) it is owed by May 31.

PM promises to help states in agriculture

PM promises to help states in agriculture

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Flagging the challenge of raising foodgrain production, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday promised all assistance to states for improving agricultural growth.