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PM should choose chauraha for people to punish him: Lalu

PM should choose chauraha for people to punish him: Lalu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

"If election is held in the country today, the BJP would draw a nought," the RJD chief said.

I-T detects Rs 3,185 cr black income; seizes Rs 86 cr new notes

I-T detects Rs 3,185 cr black income; seizes Rs 86 cr new notes

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The taxman carried out a total of 677 search, survey and enquiry operations

Modi left his wife for political gains: Mayawati

Modi left his wife for political gains: Mayawati

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Mayawati also alleged that women in the BJP are scared of their husbands meeting the PM fearing they might 'abandon their wives like him' and that Modi deserves the abusive language used against him by the opposition.

Mayawati says cash found in account legal, asks BJP to come clean on deposits

Mayawati says cash found in account legal, asks BJP to come clean on deposits

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

At a hurriedly convened press conference, the former Uttar Pradesh said, "All deposits are as per norms and party rules and the money was collected before note ban. Should we have thrown it?"

Smartphone sales growth slows to 14% in 2017

Smartphone sales growth slows to 14% in 2017

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Trends like bundled offers and 4G-LTE feature phones could become mainstream in 2018

Railways speeds along on digital fast track

Railways speeds along on digital fast track

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Around 30-50 million passengers in the reserved category have switched over to digital payments.

'Stop complaining,' BJP boss tells India Inc

'Stop complaining,' BJP boss tells India Inc

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Take part in the growth story, Amit A Shah tells Corporate India.

Gujarat: Campaign ends for first phase; Saurashtra, Kutch crucial

Gujarat: Campaign ends for first phase; Saurashtra, Kutch crucial

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

A total of 89 seats -- out of 182 -- spanning the Saurashtra and south Gujarat regions, are up for grabs in the first phase with 977 candidates in the fray, including Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Can Congress breach BJP stronghold of 'diamond city' Surat?

Can Congress breach BJP stronghold of 'diamond city' Surat?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Surat -- Gujarat's diamond city and the epicentre of the Patidar quota movement -- is set for a tough assembly poll battle as the Congress has added the face of the Patidar agitation Hardik Patel to its arsenal this time.

Maya promises quota to upper caste poor if voted to power

Maya promises quota to upper caste poor if voted to power

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

She also vowed to waive farmers' loans up to Rs 1 lakh per head.

Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Dear Business Partner, Kindly note and inform your all customers that Digital Cashback has been revised from 0.75 per cent to 0.25 per cent with effect from August 1, 2018 across oil industry for all loyalty customers,' said the text message sent by State-owned oil companies to petrol pump operators.

'Not changing India, but building a new India': Modi in Yangon

'Not changing India, but building a new India': Modi in Yangon

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

In a 35-minute address to the Indian diaspora, the prime minister said that his government was not afraid of taking "big" and "tough" decisions in the interest of the country.

Possible we are not growing at 7 pc: Raghuram Rajan

Possible we are not growing at 7 pc: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Rajan, who has also served as chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said he had no idea what statistics are pointing at currently and "a revamp" was needed "to really figure out what India's true growth rate is".

Sebi to crack down on 'mule accounts'

Sebi to crack down on 'mule accounts'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The regulator is also planning to widen the ambit of 'deemed fraudulent activities'.

Demonetisation's overnight celebrity

Demonetisation's overnight celebrity

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Nivedita Mookerji finds out how Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma is handling his soaring popularity after the note ban as well as the criticism that comes as a package deal.

Gujarat: Rahul sounds poll bugle; calls Modi pro-rich

Gujarat: Rahul sounds poll bugle; calls Modi pro-rich

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The Congress vice president asked people if Vibrant Gujarat had helped them in any way.

As temperature dips, sales of winter products surge

As temperature dips, sales of winter products surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

After 2 years of lull, sale of winter products like heaters and woollens grow in double-digit

IL&FS crisis: Was correction in NBFC stocks overdue?

IL&FS crisis: Was correction in NBFC stocks overdue?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Second-tier NBFC stocks are trading at 24.4x their trailing earnings, which is nearly twice their 15-year average of 13.9x

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

'Ready to pay political price for steps taken for better India'

'Ready to pay political price for steps taken for better India'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

He also said that post demonetisation, black money, which was part of a parallel economy, has now become part of the formal system.

Was Rs 42,200-crore worth dirty money deposited in Jan-Dhan accounts post DeMO?

Was Rs 42,200-crore worth dirty money deposited in Jan-Dhan accounts post DeMO?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The CBDT has begun the process of matching the deposits in accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), or Jan-Dhan accounts, with the profile of the depositors.

Governments are toppled by people not Maoists: Sena

Governments are toppled by people not Maoists: Sena

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party's carping ally said the police assertion about security threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Maoists was just a 'conspiracy theory'.

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'Some co-operative banks are dominated by politicians and were reportedly being used to launder Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.'

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

While Bihar and J&K have the least proportion of bank account holders using debit cards at PoS machines, Telangana's record is the highest.

IT, pharma firms have lion's share biz travel spend

IT, pharma firms have lion's share biz travel spend

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Apart from IT and pharma, the lead spenders in travel are construction, automobile and metals and mining companies and together these sectors accounted for 82 per cent of business travel spend in India in 2015, up from 78 per cent in 2013.

RBI's autonomy and image 'dented beyond repair'

RBI's autonomy and image 'dented beyond repair'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

RBI staff tell Governor Urjit Patel that the central bank's image of efficiency and independence has 'gone into smithereens in no time.'

Luxury car-makers overcome humps to end 2016 on positive note

Luxury car-makers overcome humps to end 2016 on positive note

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Note ban, diesel ban have little impact as Mercedes posts marginal decline, while BMW sales rise 14 pc.

PM has 'a credibility problem', says Rahul Gandhi on Gujarat results

PM has 'a credibility problem', says Rahul Gandhi on Gujarat results

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Congress president also hit out at Modi's Gujarat model of development, describing it as "good propaganda" and marketing, but "hollow from within".

Train travel dips, but don't blame demonetisation

Train travel dips, but don't blame demonetisation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The number of poor people travelling by train has followed a similar trend since 2011.

What will Modi tell us on 31/12?

What will Modi tell us on 31/12?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

It's been 51 days since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his 'mitron' by surprise when he announced that Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 would no longer be legal tender. What will the PM tell us on 31/12?

Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma seeks to cut short new tenure

Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma seeks to cut short new tenure

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Sharma to step down as Axis Bank chief on December 31.

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

With the use of e-wallets gaining momentum after the note ban, e-wallet service providers have doubled down on developing new security features in their apps. Sharath Chowdary reports.

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The campaign's main theme song 'Main hi toh Hindustan hoon' has been penned by Javed Akhtar.

This is why Godrej is a big name in India's real estate sector

This is why Godrej is a big name in India's real estate sector

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

In the quarter ended September 30, the Pirojsha Godrej-led firm recorded Rs 492 crore net sales, up 49% year-on-year

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is now likely to examine whether all active companies have PAN or not

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The task force has provided probe agencies with a list of attributes, including disproportionate investments, debt, advances or cash, to red-flag such firms.

Why I give 350 seats to BJP

Why I give 350 seats to BJP

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'Rather than an outcome of 'pro-incumbency', the exit poll results betray a completely lackadaisical approach of the Opposition parties.' 'While a new kind of politics was on display for the past five years, they were still mired in their old-style methods which will cost them the election,' predicts Utkarsh Mishra.

DeMo@1: I-T to probe 80K people for cash deposit of over Rs 10 lakh each

DeMo@1: I-T to probe 80K people for cash deposit of over Rs 10 lakh each

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

This is the new addition to the tax data, which had identified over 600,000 people for scrutiny over huge inconsistencies in the cash deposits

Why real estate firms are staying away from rolling out IPOs

Why real estate firms are staying away from rolling out IPOs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Property sales have been sluggish and the sector has been facing headwinds. So, firms are in wait-and-watch mode.

Nitish adds 'colour to lotus', triggers JDU-BJP bonhomie speculations

Nitish adds 'colour to lotus', triggers JDU-BJP bonhomie speculations

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Kumar had added colour to 'lotus', election symbol of the BJP, when Devi had invited him at 23rd Patna Book Fair on Saturday to paint her drawing.