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Gujarat opposes translocation of Gir lions to MP

Gujarat opposes translocation of Gir lions to MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The Gujarat government has once again strongly opposed the Centre's persistent move to translocate a certain number of Asiatic lions from the Gir forest on the Saurashtra peninsula to the Kuno-Palpur wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, contending that they would not be safe there.

Kamath disagrees with SBI Chairman, says CRR is not an issue

Kamath disagrees with SBI Chairman, says CRR is not an issue

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

ICICI Bank Chairman K V Kamath on Thursday disagreed with the suggestion of SBI chief Pratip Chaudhuri that RBI should scrap CRR, saying it is part of the monetary policy and no issue can be made of it.

Coal scam: Former coal secy convicted

Coal scam: Former coal secy convicted

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The court will pronounce the order on quantum of sentence on May 22.

CRR issue: After the RBI snub, comes the SBI rebuttal

CRR issue: After the RBI snub, comes the SBI rebuttal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

A day after RBI deputy governor's comment, Chaudhuri says his idea on cash reserve ratio was meant to ignite public debate

Electronic fund transfers set to become free

Electronic fund transfers set to become free

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

These suggestions were made by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in his address at a meeting with chief executives of the public sector banks, which among others, was also attended by RBI Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty.

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi read out the Preamble to the Constitution of India as part of the 'Satyagraha of Unity' protest.

Oppn delegation sent back from Srinagar airport

Oppn delegation sent back from Srinagar airport

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The development came a day after the Jammu and Kashmir government issued a statement asking political leaders not to visit the Valley.

'Aviation NPAs? A manageable problem'

'Aviation NPAs? A manageable problem'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Aviation companies, led by flamboyant Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines, have been witnessing stress and it has also impacted their debt servicing, with some accounts turning non-performing assets.

Mumbai: 17-yr-old mows down senior citizen, injures 2 cops

Mumbai: 17-yr-old mows down senior citizen, injures 2 cops

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A senior citizen on morning walk was killed and two constables injured on Wednesday after being hit by a speeding car driven by a college student in Marine drive area of south Mumbai, the police said.

One more BJP MLA faces land scam charge in Karnataka

One more BJP MLA faces land scam charge in Karnataka

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

One more ruling Bharatiya Janata Party legislator on Tuesday joined the list of party leaders facing land scam charges with a court in Haveri on Tuesday directing Lokayukta police to probe a private complaint against Nehru Olekar that he secured land to two educational institutions allegedly in violation of rules.

India win three medals in sailing at Asian Games

India win three medals in sailing at Asian Games

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Varun Thakkar Ashok and Chengappa Ganapathy Kelapanda won bronze with a total of 53 after race 15 in the 49er men's event.

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A rule change may make Nachiket Mor, among others, eligible to replace Chakrabarty.

Govt to transfer 22 bureaucrats under rotation policy

Govt to transfer 22 bureaucrats under rotation policy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The government has decided to transfer 22 All-India service officials working in one ministry for over seven years by the end of this month as part of its rotation policy aimed at increasing efficiency in the bureaucracy.

Karnataka Cong MLA strikes different note on EVMs

Karnataka Cong MLA strikes different note on EVMs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The Chikkaballapura MLA tweeted: "Personally I am confused why the issue of EVM manipulation is being brought into conversation while talking about the exit poll results.

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The two bills -- Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 -- were passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday.

RBI, govt has contingency plans if Greece exits Eurozone

RBI, govt has contingency plans if Greece exits Eurozone

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The Reserve Bank and the government has contingency plans to deal with the situation if Greece exits the Eurozone, RBI Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty said on Friday.

Maoist kill sub-inspector in Odisha's Malkangiri district

Maoist kill sub-inspector in Odisha's Malkangiri district

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Even as talks were in progress for the release of two Italians abducted by Maoists in Odisha, the rebels shot dead a sub-inspector in Malkangiri district on Thursday, the police said.

Why the PM's UN visit won't help India's cause

Why the PM's UN visit won't help India's cause

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Prime Minister opportunistically engaged flawed leaders and regressed into NAM rhetoric during his UN visit, says K C Singh.

Bill against ponzi schemes gets Parliament nod

Bill against ponzi schemes gets Parliament nod

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The bill provides for severe punishment ranging from 1 year to 10 years and pecuniary fines ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 50 crore to act as deterrent.

RBI not opposed to SBI lending more money to Kingfisher

RBI not opposed to SBI lending more money to Kingfisher

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

"Absolutely not," RBI told reporters when asked to comment on reports suggesting that SBI has agreed to pump more money into the airline. RBI does not oppose "professional decision" of the bank.

Multi-crore scam allegation: Court notice to ONGC, CVC

Multi-crore scam allegation: Court notice to ONGC, CVC

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

A division bench of acting Chief Justice Bhaskar Bhattacharya and Justice J B Pardiwala while issuing notices on Thursday asked respondents to file reply within three weeks.

JD-U smells paid news in TV coverage to Cong first family

JD-U smells paid news in TV coverage to Cong first family

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The comprehensive television coverage to members of Congress' first family during election campaign in Uttar Pradesh has drawn the ire of Janata Dal United, which smells a "paid news" syndrome behind it.

Cong-NCP meet to discuss Sena alliance called off

Cong-NCP meet to discuss Sena alliance called off

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Malik said Congress leaders requested that the meeting be postponed to Wednesday.

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats on Friday

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats on Friday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats spread across eight states will be held on Friday with the contest in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan promising to be a close affair between the BJP and the Congress.

Nitish, Rahul meet was a call to keep alliance intact: JD-U

Nitish, Rahul meet was a call to keep alliance intact: JD-U

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The two leaders, reports say, discussed the charges against Tejashwi.

'Sonia has okayed support for Shiv Sena pending CMP'

'Sonia has okayed support for Shiv Sena pending CMP'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'If we have to join the government we will have to first decide upon the CMP.' 'Nothing can be decided without having a CMP first.'

India to see 76,000 MW capacity addition in 12th Plan

India to see 76,000 MW capacity addition in 12th Plan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

The country is projected to see capacity addition of 76,000 MW during the next Five-Year Plan period ending March 2017, Minister of State for Power K C Venugopal said.

Higher borrowing may not eat up credit

Higher borrowing may not eat up credit

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Idea of 5.1 per cent fiscal deficit should not deprive credit needs of the society, said Chakrabarty.

Gandhi family's SPG cover withdrawn; Cong protests

Gandhi family's SPG cover withdrawn; Cong protests

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The Gandhi family will now get 'Z+' security by the Central Reserve Police Force on an all-India basis.

10 defectors, who helped BJP, made Karnataka ministers

10 defectors, who helped BJP, made Karnataka ministers

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The then disqualified Congress-JDS MLAs who had shifted loyalty to the BJP and won the December by-elections, were sworn-in at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan with Governor Vajubhai Vala admistering oath of office and secrecy.

'Weak fundamentals driving Re down'

'Weak fundamentals driving Re down'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Sustained dollar demand from importers and banks amid weakness in the equity market and the firming dollar overseas mainly affected the rupee value against the dollar, a forex dealer said.

Denied ticket, BJP MP Udit Raj joins Congress

Denied ticket, BJP MP Udit Raj joins Congress

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The BJP had replaced Raj from the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency with Punjabi Sufi singer Hans Raj Hans.

Janardhan Reddy's aide arrested for abetting driver's suicide

Janardhan Reddy's aide arrested for abetting driver's suicide

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Ramesh K C had allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison at a lodge at Maddur in Mandya district on December 6, leaving a note in which he has listed out alleged illegalities committed by Bheema Nayak, special land acquisition officer (Bengaluru) and held him and his personal driver Mohammad responsible for his death.

Holi shock for Cong as Jyotiraditya Scindia quits after meeting PM

Holi shock for Cong as Jyotiraditya Scindia quits after meeting PM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

With Scindia quitting the party, the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh appeared headed for a collapse.

Ministers from Kerala meet PM over Mullaperiyar dam row

Ministers from Kerala meet PM over Mullaperiyar dam row

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Stepping up their campaign on the Mullaperiyar issue, Union Ministers from Kerala on Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeking his intervention in ensuring the saftey of the 116-year-old dam. Union Ministers Vayalar Ravi, K V Thomas, K C Venugopal,Mullapally Ramachandran and E Ahamed met Dr Singh with a demand to rein in Tamil Nadu's insistence on increasing the water level in the reservoir for enhancing water supply to the state.

Now, Irani accused of 'harassing' AU students' union president

Now, Irani accused of 'harassing' AU students' union president

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Opposition parties say the HRD minister is acting like ABVP's patron saint.

Here's what RCB must do to win their first IPL tie

Here's what RCB must do to win their first IPL tie

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

RCB to ring in changes against KKR in search of first win

For PSBs, loss and succession go together

For PSBs, loss and succession go together

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

RBI slams public sector banks for the strange phenomenon of profits dipping when a new chairman takes over.

How the rasogolla became a global name!

How the rasogolla became a global name!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

We recently paid a visit to one of the retail outlets-cum-restaurant run by K C Das, the company that played a significant role in granting the rasogolla international status.

Face off! Congress asks EC to get PM's posters removed ahead of polls

Face off! Congress asks EC to get PM's posters removed ahead of polls

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Congress raised strong objection to presence of Modi's photograph in posters of oil companies put up to popularise cooking gas distribution initiative.