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NDA MP: 'The farmer is extremely furious'

NDA MP: 'The farmer is extremely furious'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'The farmer is furious because the MP government is trying to crush their agitation violently.' 'Such actions will have nation-wide repercussions.' 'Why this drama (Shivraj Chouhan's fast) after violently crushing the farmers' agitation?' 'He should resign immediately.'

How to fund your child's expensive foreign education

How to fund your child's expensive foreign education

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Take an education loan. Encourage them to freelance while studying.

Spurt in car sales: Is it the right time to buy a car?

Spurt in car sales: Is it the right time to buy a car?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Any saving on the car loan EMI can translate into major savings.

Maha govt gets EC's nod on compensation for farmers

Maha govt gets EC's nod on compensation for farmers

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Maharashtra government on Thursday got a nod from the Election Commission of India to announce the relief package for the hailstorm-hit farmers.

First working day of monsoon session sees a washout

First working day of monsoon session sees a washout

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Members from parties like the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Left parties and the Rashtriya Janata Dal created uproar in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha as soon as the Houses met for the day.

Rahul's Rajasthan dilemma: Gehlot or Pilot?

Rahul's Rajasthan dilemma: Gehlot or Pilot?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Sachin Pilot has revived the Congress.' 'What goes in favour of Ashok Gehlot is experience.'

Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM for the 6th time

Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM for the 6th time

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The AIADMK supremo retained 13 of her ministers, who were in the previous cabinet, besides inducting 17 new faces including four women.

Markets will be choppy amid 21-day lockdown, say analysts

Markets will be choppy amid 21-day lockdown, say analysts

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Given the developments, analysts expect fiscal and monetary support from the government and RBI to revive sentiment. However, recovery, they say, from these levels will be slow and painful.

Have we forgotten the lessons of Doklam?

Have we forgotten the lessons of Doklam?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'In the case of an India-Pakistan confrontation, the Chinese may undertake more than just posturing, thereby constraining us from deploying adequate forces for decisive results,' warns Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

In damage-control mode, UPA may offer pre-poll sops

In damage-control mode, UPA may offer pre-poll sops

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Having faced a debacle in four Assembly elections recently, the UPA government is exploring ways to woo voters before the coming general elections - without deviating from the path of fiscal consolidation.

Coronavirus fears: Is it a good time to buy gold?

Coronavirus fears: Is it a good time to buy gold?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Gold, which was hovering around $1,321 an ounce in January 2019, has already breached $1,600 per ounce in the past few sessions to a seven-year high.

When will the jobs come back, Mr Modi?

When will the jobs come back, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The loss of job opportunities in recent times has been so severe that labour stopped even looking for jobs, says Mahesh Vyas.

Has the promise of 'sabka vikas' failed?

Has the promise of 'sabka vikas' failed?

Rediff.com3 May 2017

While the widespread feeling is that employment growth has been sluggish, some argue that, since sabka vikas slogan will most probably not deliver, Mr Modi and the BJP are going in for an unambiguous strategy of Hindu consolidation, says Subir Roy.

Maharashtra's marriage of dislike

Maharashtra's marriage of dislike

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The BJP and the Shiv Sena rule the state in coalition, apart from officially being partners in Delhi as well, while also never missing an opportunity to portray each other as a bungler deserving to be dumped.

The Return of Manmohan Singh

The Return of Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

He is talking, making sense, and India is listening. Rahul Gandhi needs to listen to him, too, says Shekhar Gupta.

RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A combination of farm loan debt waivers by state governments and the implementation of the pay commission award could entail some fiscal slippages and pose a risk to inflation

'2019 election will be about arithmetic'

'2019 election will be about arithmetic'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'This coming general election is not going to be about manifestoes.'

422 farmer suicides in Marathwada give BJP govt the jitters

422 farmer suicides in Marathwada give BJP govt the jitters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Maharashtra government is pushing hard to get a Rs 4,500-crore financial package from Centre, reports Sanjay Jog

Tamil Nadu to be declared drought-hit: CM

Tamil Nadu to be declared drought-hit: CM

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

He also proposed various measures, including land tax waiver for farmers, to mitigate their suffering.

Maha curfew: 50% factories may remain shut for next fortnight

Maha curfew: 50% factories may remain shut for next fortnight

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

According to the order, all factories producing essential goods and services will remain operational at full capacity.

Three game-changing ideas that India ever had in past 50 years

Three game-changing ideas that India ever had in past 50 years

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The greatest progress on civil rights in the United States since Abraham Lincoln was under the Southern Democrat Lyndon Johnson, the past master of wheeling and dealing in Congress.

Maha: No fee for students with less than Rs 6L family income

Maha: No fee for students with less than Rs 6L family income

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The CM said 6,000 students in government colleges and 1.45 lakh in private colleges will benefit with the decision.

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Don't waste your time in doing long pointless graduation courses.' 'Try and get into an apprenticeship or a job after Class 10 or Class 12, as there is always time to get back to academics and learn new skills.'

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'

Jet seeks shareholders' nod to turn debt into equity

Jet seeks shareholders' nod to turn debt into equity

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The airline has proposed to raise authorised share capital to Rs 2,200 crore. This would comprise Rs 680 crore of equity capital and Rs 1,520 crore of preference share capital.

Festive season fails to cheer real estate sector

Festive season fails to cheer real estate sector

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Delayed project delivery and unrealistically high real estate prices, which developers are unwilling to lower despite piled up inventories, have adversely hit the sector.

How to get a good CIBIL score at a young age

How to get a good CIBIL score at a young age

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Here are four simple tips

Ex-servicemen to join hands with Dalits, farmers for August 9 Bharat bandh

Ex-servicemen to join hands with Dalits, farmers for August 9 Bharat bandh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

'Whatever Modi had promised us on OROP has not been delivered. He lied to us'

Diwali bonanza! Buy a home on Snapdeal!

Diwali bonanza! Buy a home on Snapdeal!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The 'Diwali Home Buying Fest' would be organised from Nov 3-9.

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

"What I said was if we had Rafale at the time (of aerial dogfight), then none of our fighter jets would have gone down and none of theirs saved," he added.

'11 out of 10 for Budget's politics'

'11 out of 10 for Budget's politics'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'The finance minister has told the BJP's core voters we are hearing you and we are sensitive to your aspirations.'

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A victory will consolidate the position of not just the PM but also of his lieutenant BJP President Amit Shah, says Archis Mohan.

India's tax pie gets altered because of pandemic

India's tax pie gets altered because of pandemic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

India's tax pie seems to have undergone a subtle change with a sharp drop in direct tax collections resulting from a disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 carnage on incomes. The share of indirect taxes, which mainly comprise of levy on goods and services as well as import duty, has risen while that of direct taxes - made up of corporate and personal income tax - has gone down in 2020. In an interview with PTI, finance secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey said in a pandemic like this where the economy has been impacted, any large scale changes impact direct taxes more severely, whereas indirect tax collection is mostly proportional to business turnover and compliance.

Will this RBI plan boost growth? Or dent it?

Will this RBI plan boost growth? Or dent it?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'The assumed linear correlation between forced lower yields, higher bank borrowing from the RBI, higher lending, and higher growth involves leaps of faith, each a step on the quicksand of false beliefs,' warns Debashis Basu.

Debt and credit score: How are they related?

Debt and credit score: How are they related?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

You require a credit score to get fresh debt and you must have existing debt to get a credit score... Confused? Well, here's how they are related.

'The Congress is like a waste management company'

'The Congress is like a waste management company'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

'While Kejriwal has lost his credibility due to his failure in Delhi, Captain Amarinder Singh is dancing on the tune of his image managers.'

Don't get duped! Read offers from financial firms

Don't get duped! Read offers from financial firms

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Read the numbers carefully because no one can offer a credit card at zero cost or give a loan at a simple interest of 9%.

'This is not the time for ME, but for WE'

'This is not the time for ME, but for WE'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'We are not laying any of our team off. We cannot do that especially at this time.' 'It will be hard for them to find other jobs now and we will not let our team down now.'

Modi's note ban was inspired by Pakistan: Opposition

Modi's note ban was inspired by Pakistan: Opposition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Demonetisation hit informal sector hard and caused job losses which was not addressed by the budget, Moily said.