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Govt aims to build 1.95 cr affordable houses in 2 years: FM

Govt aims to build 1.95 cr affordable houses in 2 years: FM

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

These houses will have amenities such as LPG, electricity and toilets, she said.

New Israeli PM wants 'unique and warm relations' with Modi

New Israeli PM wants 'unique and warm relations' with Modi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Israel's newly elected Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday that he was looking forward to working with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to further develop the 'unique and warm relations' between the two democracies.

Yay or Nay? RJ Malishka's parody on Mumbai rains

Yay or Nay? RJ Malishka's parody on Mumbai rains

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

RJ Malishka has a message for the BMC! Who's listening?

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Shortage of ICU beds, oxygen, ventilators, vaccines, doctors, nurses and crematorium space in India has dominated headlines around the world in the past few weeks with Covid-19 cases surging beyond control and the government failing to deliver. Yes, election rallies, Kumbh Mela, blatant flouting of social distancing and mask protocols coupled with a messy vaccination process are said to be responsible for the health crisis of colossal proportions that India is facing today. But an analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which is a significant reason for the current situation.

Loan 'melas' are back: PSBs to hold credit meets in 400 districts, says FM

Loan 'melas' are back: PSBs to hold credit meets in 400 districts, says FM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The NDA government will be following the footsteps of its predecessor, the UPA, which had introduced the concept of "loan mela" to boost credit by directing banks to lend to people through public meetings.

Saudi FM says not opposed to JeM chief's banning by UN

Saudi FM says not opposed to JeM chief's banning by UN

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

He rejected suggestions that the Pak-Saudi statement was against India's push at UN.

Aus court rejects radio station's plea to stop probe in royal prank call

Aus court rejects radio station's plea to stop probe in royal prank call

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

An Australian court on Thursday rejected the 2Day FM station's petition, paving the way for the country's media watchdog to conclude its probe into handling of a royal prank call by the Sydney-based radio station that led to the death of an Indian-origin nurse in the United Kingdom.

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the camp office in Lviv would be able to coordinate the evacuation of Indians to Poland and Hungary while the one at Chernivtsi would facilitate exit to Romania.

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

India has maintained that there can be no talks with Pakistan unless it stops supporting terrorists.

Govt will announce additional measures to boost economy: FM

Govt will announce additional measures to boost economy: FM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The FM said an announcement with regard to the additional steps will be made after consulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'China does not want to mend fences with India'

'China does not want to mend fences with India'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

'If the Chinese were keen to mend fences with India, they would merely have to withdraw their troops in Eastern Ladakh.' 'They have not done so and they have not said that they will do so.'

FM brings cheer to first-time homebuyers

FM brings cheer to first-time homebuyers

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Another major development is REITs coming closer to reality

100% tax rebate for donations to PM CARES

100% tax rebate for donations to PM CARES

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

This brings its tax treatment on par with the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.

PM gave headline, blank page: Chidambaram on financial package

PM gave headline, blank page: Chidambaram on financial package

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Chidambaram said he would count every additional rupee the government infuses into the economy and examine what the poor, hungry and devastated migrant workers get after walking hundreds of kilometres to their home states.

Budget has become a meaningless exercise: Bengal FM

Budget has become a meaningless exercise: Bengal FM

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Mitra also said currency demonetisation has led to closure of small industries and left hundreds jobless across the country

Is the Saregama Carvaan Mini meant for you?

Is the Saregama Carvaan Mini meant for you?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The most impressive thing about the speaker is that you can raise the volume to a level adequate for a party without it crackling, says Khalid Anzar.

'Govt shouldn't treat radio spectrum as telecom'

'Govt shouldn't treat radio spectrum as telecom'

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Harrish M Bhatia, chief executive of 94.3 MY FM, the station under the Dainik Bhaskar group, tells Gaurav Laghate regional markets hold great potential.

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the biggest tax reform since Independence.

India committed to reforms: FM

India committed to reforms: FM

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Speaking at a roadshow in Frankfurt on investment opportunities in India on Monday, the Minister said the economy was on the right path to achieve growth levels recorded during 2004-2008.

Govt to take steps to promote agri commodity exports: FM

Govt to take steps to promote agri commodity exports: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

India is one of biggest producers and exporters of agri commodities.

Confident that India will ensure safety of Israelis: Netanyahu

Confident that India will ensure safety of Israelis: Netanyahu

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday expressed 'full confidence' in the Indian authorities in ensuring the safety of Israelis and Jews in India following a blast close to the country's embassy in New Delhi.

FinMin to kick-start Budget 2022-23 exercise on October 12

FinMin to kick-start Budget 2022-23 exercise on October 12

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The finance ministry will kick-start the exercise to prepare the Union Budget for financial year 2022-23 (FY23) from October 12, according to an official notification released on Monday. "The pre-Budget meetings as well as the meetings to discuss the revised estimates will start from October 12 and will continue till the second week of November," according to the Budget circular of the Department of Economic Affairs' Budget Division. The Union Budget is expected to be announced on February 1, as has been the practice of the past few years.

Chidambaram rejects Jaitley's remarks over inflation

Chidambaram rejects Jaitley's remarks over inflation

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Former finance minister P Chidambaram on Friday rejected Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's contention in Lok Sabha that UPA government left behind double digit inflation.

Budget rebate for individuals not as bold as it seemed

Budget rebate for individuals not as bold as it seemed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Even if the same party returns to power, what is important to debate is that having introduced an entitlement, how challenging it is to reverse such decisions, says Mukesh Butani.

FM promises investors 'fairest, predictable' tax regime

FM promises investors 'fairest, predictable' tax regime

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Indo-US bilateral trade will surge five times to $500 billion in the next few years on the back of growing cooperation between both the nations.

PIX: Karisma, Soha, Amrita party with Kareena

PIX: Karisma, Soha, Amrita party with Kareena

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Kareena's house party!

Situation not normal, work in progress: Jaishankar gets candid on China

Situation not normal, work in progress: Jaishankar gets candid on China

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Wang arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the military standoff in eastern Ladakh that began nearly two years ago.

No intention to interfere in India's matters: Pak FM on call to Mirwaiz

No intention to interfere in India's matters: Pak FM on call to Mirwaiz

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The foreign minister acknowledged that he spoke with Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz and India should not make it an issue.

How the military can get a bang for every buck

How the military can get a bang for every buck

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The best available recourse to keep the defence sector healthy, is to source most of our requirement within the country so that procurement outlays under both the Revenue and Capital heads flow within the country, recommends says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

'This will encourage states to go for their own monetisation programmes'

'This will encourage states to go for their own monetisation programmes'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'They are also sitting on huge public sector assets without many returns.'

Jaishankar meets Afghan Prez, US Dy NSA amid Taliban resurgence

Jaishankar meets Afghan Prez, US Dy NSA amid Taliban resurgence

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Afghanistan witnessed a series of terror attacks in the last few weeks as the US aimed to complete the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan by August-end, ending a nearly two-decade of its military presence in the war-ravaged country.

'Budget has a gameplan premised on credible numbers'

'Budget has a gameplan premised on credible numbers'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Increased allocations for MNREGA could have provided the much needed push to rural demand and consumption at a time when recovery continues to remain uneven.'

Bull rules D-Street; Sensex zooms 2,315 points

Bull rules D-Street; Sensex zooms 2,315 points

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

On the Sensex chart, IndusInd Bank was the top gainer, rallying over 11 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, SBI, HDFC, M&M and Axis Bank. On the other hand, Dr Reddy's, Tech Mahindra and TCS were among the laggards.

FM to banks: Explain rate cut reluctance

FM to banks: Explain rate cut reluctance

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Monetary transmission has been an issue for the Indian banking sector.

Regulatory burden on 8 sectors to be eased soon

Regulatory burden on 8 sectors to be eased soon

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

In the first phase, most of the outdated regulations in the state and central Acts will be removed. Further, compliances with regard to annual inspections, licence renewal, and storage of multiple data will be eased.

Insurance sector's wishlist for FM

Insurance sector's wishlist for FM

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

TDS on health insurance claim payments reimbursed to hospitals should be NIL

FM proposes separate ITR form for expats

FM proposes separate ITR form for expats

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Some of the disclosures in the ITR form, under review at present, increases procedural hassles for expats

FM explains why rupee has remained stable

FM explains why rupee has remained stable

Rediff.com1 May 2015

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $2.8 billion to $343.2 billion

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jaitley slammed lack of ethics in certain sections of businesses and said multiple layers of auditing system chose to either look the other way or did a casual job.

Dissenting states want full borrowing by Centre for GST

Dissenting states want full borrowing by Centre for GST

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Dissenting states including Chhattisgarh and Kerala, have made it clear they are in no mood to relent. They want the Centre to borrow the entire Rs 2.35 trillion this fiscal citing bleak fiscal position.