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Home ministry issues fresh proforma for Padma awards

Home ministry issues fresh proforma for Padma awards

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

To make the process of conferring Padma awards more transparent, the home ministry has issued a revised proforma for people who wish to apply for the prestigious civilian honours.

Govt seeks more control on drug pricing

Govt seeks more control on drug pricing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

It aims at slashing the average market prices from 10 to 30 per cent for low-end brands and from 30 to 60 per cent for high-end ones.

Outsourcing: India a big threat to UK

Outsourcing: India a big threat to UK

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The opposition to outsourcing of jobs to low-cost locations is intensifying further in the UK with a large majority of Britons saying no more jobs should be moved abroad.

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

When it comes to Mr Trump, people still want to know more, a social media expert said.

US visa interviews from June 22-26 cancelled

US visa interviews from June 22-26 cancelled

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The problems stem from a hardware failure in a State Department.

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'More than 114 cases have been registered for spreading fake messages, rumours and fake news on WhatsApp.' 'People on various groups are reporting such crimes.' 'The most heartening development is people are now not tolerating such things.'

Second thoughts on 3G

Second thoughts on 3G

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

How you can find out if your Aadhaar was misused

How you can find out if your Aadhaar was misused

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Now you can check your Aadhaar authentication history online to track if anyone misused your unique identity.

You can question Modi's 3 mantris in Twitter 'Talkathon' today

You can question Modi's 3 mantris in Twitter 'Talkathon' today

Rediff.com30 May 2015

As part of the National Democratic Alliance government's media blitzkrieg to highlight achievements made during its one-year rule, three Union ministers will participate in a 'talkathon' session today during which they will answer questions posted on Twitter.

PMO website launched in 6 regional languages

PMO website launched in 6 regional languages

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The websites, launched by External Affair Minister Sushma Swaraj, include Tamil, Telugu, Gujrati, Marathi, Malayalam and Bengali versions.

Smartphones and tablets displacing household gadgets in UK

Smartphones and tablets displacing household gadgets in UK

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Between 2012 and 2013, smartphone ownership increased sharply (up 20 per cent), while tablet ownership increased dramatically (up 125 per cent) in the UK, the research found.

As long as we fix Pakistan we are happy

As long as we fix Pakistan we are happy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'The intensity with which we are focussed on Pakistan, particularly our government and our media, ultimately harms us and reduces our greatness,' argues Aakar Patel.

No wage hike for top bankmen

No wage hike for top bankmen

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Public sector bank chairmen and executive directors will have to wait for some more time to see their purse swelling, as government is in favour of maintaining uniformity in pay structures of all of its nominees.

I was kept in the dark: Anil

I was kept in the dark: Anil

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

President to visit Kashmir

President to visit Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Easier procedure for Australian student visa

Easier procedure for Australian student visa

Rediff.com16 May 2005

New procedures have been introduced from Monday to encourage Indian and Nepalese students to apply electronically for Australian student visas through education agents.

US President Trump not to release his tax returns

US President Trump not to release his tax returns

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The comments came in response to a Whitehouse.gov petition with more than 200,000 signatures calling on Trump to release his tax returns.

Architecture students, please note!

Architecture students, please note!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

Information you can use.

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Defiant employees from multiple US government agencies are fighting the Trump administration's gag orders on climate change and penchant for "alt facts" with rogue Twitter accounts.

Good news! You have time till Aug 5 to file your income tax

Good news! You have time till Aug 5 to file your income tax

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

This time, the linking of the Aadhaar number with of a taxpayer has been made mandatory for filing of an ITR, beginning July 1.

Indian Forest Service Exam results

Indian Forest Service Exam results

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

The Union Public Service Commission has announced the written results of the Indian Forest Service Examination 2004.

Maharashtra Fever toll 93

Maharashtra Fever toll 93

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh maintains the situation is under control.

Olympic funds misused by Beijing officials

Olympic funds misused by Beijing officials

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

China's National Audit Office said the country's sports authorities have since 1999 misused yuan ($15.8 million) earmarked for the 2008 Olympics.

Uniform call rates within regions

Uniform call rates within regions

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Centre to amend banking Act

Centre to amend banking Act

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

NIXI to register top domain names

NIXI to register top domain names

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

The government has appointed National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) as registrar for '.in' country code top level internet domain names.

Call drops: Consumers demand compensation, telcos oppose

Call drops: Consumers demand compensation, telcos oppose

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and Association of Unified Telcom Service Providers of India (AUSPI) have opposed the proposal to compensate consumers.

Reforms under UPA get a human face

Reforms under UPA get a human face

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Good new for ex-servicemen: Centre releases new pensionary benefits

Good new for ex-servicemen: Centre releases new pensionary benefits

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The government on Monday announced that it has credited revised pensionary benefits along with arrears under One Rank-One Pension scheme to more than 2 lakh pensioners drawing service and disability pensions.

Sania moves down to 34th WTA rank

Sania moves down to 34th WTA rank

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

The Hyderabadi girl, who aims to be in the top-15, has 929.75 points as against 956.50 last week.

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The names of two Indian-Americans -- Seema Verma and Bobby Jindal -- have emerged as possible candidates.

Kerala has 'dropped Gujarat' from anthem: BJP

Kerala has 'dropped Gujarat' from anthem: BJP

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Party president Venkaiah Naidu alleged the SCERT textbooks in Kerala have deliberately omitted mention of the state in the national anthem for last two years.

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'There has been a marked increase in four types of cases.' 'One is fraud related to online deliveries, online shopping and online groceries and liquor.' 'Second fake news, third hate speech and fourth sextortion.'

International airport in Hyderabad by '08

International airport in Hyderabad by '08

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

The construction of the Hyderabad International Airport will start on September 1 and would be completed in 30 months.

Average income of taxpayers rises over last 3 years: CBDT

Average income of taxpayers rises over last 3 years: CBDT

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The number of people who file tax returns has also increased by about 65 per cent during this period from 3.31 crore in FY 2013-14 to 5.44 crore in 2017-18 fiscal, the CBDT said in the statement.

Arunachal verdict: Rahul thanks SC for explaining democracy to PM

Arunachal verdict: Rahul thanks SC for explaining democracy to PM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Responses quickly poured in from all quarters of the Opposition hailing the Supreme Court verdict on Arunachal Pradesh.