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MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on range of issues -- from Rafale deal to Ram temple and triple talaq.

2 arrested in connection with seizure of Rs 5.63 cr in new notes

2 arrested in connection with seizure of Rs 5.63 cr in new notes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The money was allegedly diverted by an ATM servicing company in criminal conspiracy with bank officials.

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The PM alleged that a 'PC' (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

'Modi has gone completely wrong on demonetisation'

'Modi has gone completely wrong on demonetisation'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

'Farmers are like living corpses in India.'

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In the Silicon Valley of India, one can use the cryptocurrency to pay for food, buy bus tickets, order stuff online, and even get a haircut.

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

Congress MP gives privilege notice against Modi for comments against Sonia

Congress MP gives privilege notice against Modi for comments against Sonia

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Congress MP Shantaram Naik on Monday gave notice of breach of privilege against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikkar to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari on a day Congress created a ruckus in Parliament against Modi's comments in an election rally against Sonia Gandhi on the VVIP chopper deal.

'Traders may have pocketed Rs 8,000 cr during onion crisis'

'Traders may have pocketed Rs 8,000 cr during onion crisis'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The Aayog recently met the ministries on the issue.

Examination Board scam: Chouhan to file defamation case

Examination Board scam: Chouhan to file defamation case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Unfazed over allegations of wrongdoings in Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam, state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said he will soon file a defamation case on the issue.

Chopper scam: Def min to question Haschke on politicians, bureaucrats

Chopper scam: Def min to question Haschke on politicians, bureaucrats

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

With references to politicians and bureaucrats coming up in the chopper scam trial in Italy, the Defence Ministry is expected to seek clarifications on the issue from alleged middleman Guido Haschke during the next hearing of the case there.

IIT researchers give up cushy jobs to join green revolution

IIT researchers give up cushy jobs to join green revolution

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Most of the land, in small fragments, was lying barren.

How a collector's online popularity earned him politicians' wrath

How a collector's online popularity earned him politicians' wrath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

When he took over as the district collector of Kozhikode, Prasanth Nair perhaps had little inkling that being active on the social media could earn him the wrath of politicians, says Venu Muruvelil

4 hours, 8 km: Marching with farmers left me heartbroken

4 hours, 8 km: Marching with farmers left me heartbroken

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

As thousands of protesting farmers marched into Mumbai on Sunday, Hemant Waje walked along with them. This is his account.

Espionage case: Police raids petrochemical firm in Noida

Espionage case: Police raids petrochemical firm in Noida

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Delhi Police Crime Branch raided the office of a petrochemical co.

Cong doing 19th century politics of appeasing Muslims: Akbar

Cong doing 19th century politics of appeasing Muslims: Akbar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's national spokesman and veteran journalist-turned-politician, M J Akbar on Thursday criticised the Congress for resorting to its old practice of treating the Muslim community as a 'commodity' to be bought during election time.

'Foundation of Modi's victory: Good governance'

'Foundation of Modi's victory: Good governance'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'It is not that he has not committed any mistakes; he has.' 'But people were willing to forgive you if you were honest.'

This government is for the poor: Top quotes from Modi@Mathura speech

This government is for the poor: Top quotes from Modi@Mathura speech

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Highlights from PM Modi's Mathura speech to mark one year in power.

Vegetable prices surge again, put pressure on CPI inflation

Vegetable prices surge again, put pressure on CPI inflation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Vegetables account for 5.44 per cent of the Consumer Price Index.

At Tsinghua University, PM Modi announces e-visas for Chinese tourists

At Tsinghua University, PM Modi announces e-visas for Chinese tourists

Rediff.com15 May 2015

"We have decided to extend electronic tourist visas to Chinese nationals," Modi said addressing students at the Tsinghua University in Beijing.

UP polls: PM Modi targets corruption and dynasty at Allahabad rally

UP polls: PM Modi targets corruption and dynasty at Allahabad rally

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The PM also made a veiled attack on the Congress referring to corruption in purchase of helicopter, aircraft, guns and cooking gas subsidy.

Find out how rural craftsmen can reach out to wider market.

Find out how rural craftsmen can reach out to wider market.

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Cooperatives which earlier found it difficult to sell their wares have now found an online market via several e-commerce websites.

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Amit Shah's sustained campaigning against slaughterhouses has unnerved UP's leather and meat export industry.

Chopper deal: ED files chargesheet in money laundering case

Chopper deal: ED files chargesheet in money laundering case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed its first chargesheet in a Delhi court against businessman Gautam Khaitan and others, including two Italian nationals, in connection with its money laundering probe in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal.

'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.'

Corporate espionage: Court sends 4 execs to jail till March 6

Corporate espionage: Court sends 4 execs to jail till March 6

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

They will be remanded to 11 days judicial custody.

'Unholy nexus between govt employees and private firms'

'Unholy nexus between govt employees and private firms'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Scandal is a result of callous administrative approach.

Start-up mantra: 'Ship today, fix tomorrow'

Start-up mantra: 'Ship today, fix tomorrow'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

If it helps the business, go ahead and do it, says Anurag Srivastava, co-founder, BigStylist.com.

Who will benefit from the Child Labour Act, Mr Modi?

Who will benefit from the Child Labour Act, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Amendments to the Child Labour Act say children can work in 'family enterprises' but the definition isn't clear, points out Shyamal Majumdar.

They are now the string pullers

They are now the string pullers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

A crafts NGO in New Delhi is giving wings to India's first all-women puppeteer group, discovers Geetanjali Krishna.

AAP shielding corrupt Congress leaders: Harsh Vardhan

AAP shielding corrupt Congress leaders: Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday alleged that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, which spoke about sending corrupt Congressmen to jail, is now trying to save them.

India likely to ease curbs for foreign online retailers

India likely to ease curbs for foreign online retailers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

India could allow global online retailers such as Amazon.com Inc to sell their own products as early as next month, removing restrictions that could boost competition in one of the world's biggest, and most price-sensitive, retail markets.

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Are you overstaying on an F1 visa?

Deposit gold in banks for nation's economic prosperity, says Modi

Deposit gold in banks for nation's economic prosperity, says Modi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Finance Minister had announced the scheme in the Union Budget.

RBI's Sachet can help curb ponzi schemes

RBI's Sachet can help curb ponzi schemes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

As all regulators are part of it, individuals don't need to worry about approaching the right authority

'Reform, Perform and Transform': Top 20 quotes from PM's Red Fort speech

'Reform, Perform and Transform': Top 20 quotes from PM's Red Fort speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Modi said his government's focus was on adopting the strategy of 'Reform, Perform and Transform'.

Forex scam traced to HDFC Bank accounts

Forex scam traced to HDFC Bank accounts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The amounts were transferred from HDFC Bank to BoB.

'Kerala child trafficking racket active since past decade'

'Kerala child trafficking racket active since past decade'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the interrogation report of Shakeel Ahmed, a middleman who was arrested recently in the Kerala child trafficking case in which over 500 children were rescued.

BJP's opposition to FDI in retail does not make sense to many

BJP's opposition to FDI in retail does not make sense to many

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

BJP has strong reservations in allowing FDI in mult brand retail.

Rail scam: Court puts on trial Bansal's nephew, nine others

Rail scam: Court puts on trial Bansal's nephew, nine others

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla and nine others, arrested in the Rs 10-crore cash-for-post railway bribery case, were on Tuesday put on trial by a special court on charges of conspiracy and corruption.