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Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The article is in stark contrast to the TIME cover story done on Modi earlier this month titled 'India's Divider in Chief', written by Aatish Taseer, son of Indian journalist Tavleen Singh and late Pakistani politician and businessman Salmaan Taseer.

'Situation in Bengal is similar to that of Emergency days'

'Situation in Bengal is similar to that of Emergency days'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Opposition parties have expressed solidarity with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

After Red Fort, govt plans to put more monuments under 'private care': Alphons

After Red Fort, govt plans to put more monuments under 'private care': Alphons

Rediff.com2 May 2018

However, many historians, conservationists and artists have slam move to 'entrust' Red Fort to cement company.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

18 things that will shape India's economy this year

18 things that will shape India's economy this year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

As economic policy making moves from pragmatism to populism, the bulls begin to make way for cautious optimists.

In Louis Berger bribery case, former Goa CM says he's innocent

In Louis Berger bribery case, former Goa CM says he's innocent

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Digambar Kamat has been summoned by the Crime Branch to appear before it on Wednesday in connection with the case.

When Rajan and Subramanian received flak at IMF

When Rajan and Subramanian received flak at IMF

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Their research paper on aid by rich nations got leaked

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Senior counsel, Diwedi submitted that technology is advancing and we have limitations of understanding the technological developments.

Why Rajan dodged a question on Modi

Why Rajan dodged a question on Modi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Rajan said whatever answer he gives on Modi will be 'problematic'

Sebi relies on Sahara order to nail fraudsters

Sebi relies on Sahara order to nail fraudsters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Citing the SC order in Sahara case, Sebi has passed orders against at least five companies and 21 individuals charged with collecting thousands of crores fraudulently

Is Modi's China policy going Nehru's way?

Is Modi's China policy going Nehru's way?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Like Nehru, too, Modi has found dealing with Beijing more and more difficult and has adopted an increasingly assertive approach towards managing India's northern neighbour.'

Urjit Patel finally speaks about his stint at RBI

Urjit Patel finally speaks about his stint at RBI

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

In his first comments after resigning as RBI governor on December 10 last year amid sharp differences with the government, Patel said banks indulged in over-lending, while the government did not "fully play" its role, and also conceded that the regulator should have acted earlier.

Proposal to tax EPF withdrawn

Proposal to tax EPF withdrawn

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The proposal had attracted strong criticism from the salaried class.

Mulayam cuts 75-ft cake at grand birthday bash

Mulayam cuts 75-ft cake at grand birthday bash

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav celebrated his 75th birthday by cutting a 75-foot-long cake at midnight at a grand event in Rampur.

Group of JNU teachers' release report, say Afzal event could have been avoided

Group of JNU teachers' release report, say Afzal event could have been avoided

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

A group of 10 JNU teachers has released a 400-page document prepared last year detailing past controversial events on the campus.

Why you may see less fake news this election season

Why you may see less fake news this election season

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

The updated election ads policy for India will require advertisers to provide a 'pre-certificate' issued by the EC or anyone authorised by the poll panel, for each ad. Further, Google will verify the identity of advertisers before their election ads run on its platforms, reports Peerzada Abrar.

Desi trainer aircraft makes maiden flight

Desi trainer aircraft makes maiden flight

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The test flight is a victory for public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which has strongly backed the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 project, defying a skeptical Indian Air Force

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 on Thursday with Formula One and his fans paying tribute to the sport's most successful driver with a mixture of celebration and sorrow.

Why did the government defer the RTI Act?

Why did the government defer the RTI Act?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Taking a cue from the prevailing public mood against the political class, the Congress leadership -- Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi -- are said to have clinched the argument in favour of deferring the amendment to the Right to Information Act which seeks to keep political parties out of the ambit of the transparency law.

Rajan: The 'rockstar' central banker who rocked too many boats

Rajan: The 'rockstar' central banker who rocked too many boats

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The three years at the Reserve Bank have mostly been a string of success stories for Rajan, gaining him common man's adulation even as the free-thinker in him made a few foes who matter more in the corridors of power

GST prospects get ambiguous again

GST prospects get ambiguous again

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Last week, a Rajya Sabha committee had allocated five hours for discussion on GST.

2008 Malegaon blasts case: SC judge recuses from hearing plea

2008 Malegaon blasts case: SC judge recuses from hearing plea

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A Supreme Court judge on Friday recused from hearing a plea against removal of Special Public Prosecutor by NIA in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, saying that he had represented certain accused in the matter.

Modi's influence on making a pro-poor Budget

Modi's influence on making a pro-poor Budget

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The impact the Economic Survey had on the Budget proposals and the influence the Prime Minister wielded on them deserve close attention.

Prasar Bharati chief rubbishes talks of rift with I&B Ministry

Prasar Bharati chief rubbishes talks of rift with I&B Ministry

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Jawahar Sircar says his earnest request to ministry was to help strengthen public institutions.

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The 51-year-old televangelist, who is currently abroad, is being probed under terror and money-laundering charges by the NIA.

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

10 laws that changed how India does business

10 laws that changed how India does business

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Experts consider Sebi's takeover code in its present form to be on a par with any foreign code governing public mergers and acquisitions.

Mahagathbandhans in India tried, tested and failed ideas: Jaitley

Mahagathbandhans in India tried, tested and failed ideas: Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Union minister said this is not a time for India to test an anarchic kind of combination when it is on the growth path.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

New I-T return forms will simplify filing for majority

New I-T return forms will simplify filing for majority

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Unless they have capital gains or assets abroad, most individuals will need to file ITR-1 or ITR-2A.

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Not with standing the Western nations' zeal to wage a war against the group, unless its source of funding is known and curbed, its rampage will likely continue.

Dhingra panel seeks more time to give report on Vadra's land deals

Dhingra panel seeks more time to give report on Vadra's land deals

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Justice S N Dhingra Commission, which was set up to probe into grant of land licences to some companies including that of Robert Vadra's in Gurgaon during the Congress rule in Haryana, on Thursday sought six weeks more time to submit its report hours before the deadline was to end.

RSS-inspired charity under probe in UK over 'extremist' views

RSS-inspired charity under probe in UK over 'extremist' views

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The UK has launched a probe after a "disturbing" footage caught a teacher on camera making anti-Muslim and Christian remarks to students at a camp organised by an RSS-inspired charity.

'Make social-sector schemes more efficient'

'Make social-sector schemes more efficient'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Additional infrastructure for dining rooms in each of the school has been recommended.

Key pointers to make a balanced Budget

Key pointers to make a balanced Budget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

An asset swap can simultaneously boost public investment, reduce the fiscal deficit and keep fiscal policy from being pro-cyclical.

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank of India's ongoing inspection of the book of accounts of Syndicate Bank is unconnected with last week's arrest of S K Jain, its chairman and managing director.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

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".

Kovind will carry vast experience to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Kovind will carry vast experience to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

The president-elect has vast public, social, and political experience which will help him better to discharge his duty as the First Citizen of India.