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Dalit killings: Protest in Mumbai

Dalit killings: Protest in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

So far, Patil said, 44 persons have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the rape and murder of a Dalit family at Khairlanji village in Bhandara in September.

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Missing meals, eating at odd times, and other poor dietary practices are all tell-tale causes of that dull, throbbing sensation in your head, says nutritionist and wellness coach Pooja Bhargava.

Nirmalaji, junk rating agencies, save the economy

Nirmalaji, junk rating agencies, save the economy

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'It may sound like sacrilege, but does it really matter if the global raters downgrade India for fiscal slippage?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

At 42k, this powerful speaker has a problem

At 42k, this powerful speaker has a problem

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Priced at Rs 42,500, this speaker unit might seem a bit overpriced, but you are for experience, this one is a perfect choice for you, says Khalid Anzar

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'The home minister of India has given his assurance to the MP of Lakshadweep.'

The funny thing about foreign money

The funny thing about foreign money

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The Cabinet has agreed to the suggestion of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion or DIPP to allow companies like Walmart and Tesco to set up shop in the country.

With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Monetary incentives under Skill India to small entrepreneurs, capital infusion into technology fund to help businesses expand operations

'Farmers will not vacate at least till January 26'

'Farmers will not vacate at least till January 26'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'They wil show the whole world see how this government is treating its farmers.'

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

As per the power-sharing arrangement, Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar will be the deputy chief ministers.

Big respite for Maharashtra farmers

Big respite for Maharashtra farmers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

The Cabinet has decided to waive interest on loans taken by all farmers across the state.

Nitish Kumar opposes FDI in retail

Nitish Kumar opposes FDI in retail

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Nitish has warned that FDI in retail sector will destroy the local retailers across the country.

Kerala moves ahead with rebuilding exercise

Kerala moves ahead with rebuilding exercise

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

As part of the fund mobilisation move, the cabinet decided to seek financial aid from abroad through non-resident Keralites, from major cities in the country and also from educational institutions in Kerala.

Rediff said it first: Andhra's new capital to be Vijaywada

Rediff said it first: Andhra's new capital to be Vijaywada

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Chandrababu Naidu government on Thursday formally announced in the state assembly that Andhra Pradesh's new capital will be built "in and around Vijayawada". Rediff.com was the first to report the story (below) on May 18.

Govt likely to table two labour laws in Parliament today

Govt likely to table two labour laws in Parliament today

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

These include Apprenticeship Act 1961 and Labour Laws (Exemption from Furnishing Returns and Maintaining Registers by Certain Establishments) Act 1988

E-Samiksha launched to monitor rail projects online

E-Samiksha launched to monitor rail projects online

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

E-Samiksha can be used for monitoring the infra target.

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Under the deal, Israel would suspend its plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank.

Brexit woes ease; Nifty reclaims 8,200 on 7th Pay Commission approval

Brexit woes ease; Nifty reclaims 8,200 on 7th Pay Commission approval

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Participants are keenly awaiting the rollovers to the next series ahead of the expiry of June F&O.

'Many more will quit BJP because of Fadnavis'

'Many more will quit BJP because of Fadnavis'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'I had digested all the humiliation that Fadnavisji had heaped on me, but I had never seen somebody stooping so low to prove one's dominance in any political party.'

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Jains granted minority status, courtesy Rahul

Jains granted minority status, courtesy Rahul

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Jain community was on Monday accorded minority status by the central government which will enable them to avail of benefits in government schemes and programmes.

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'It was Parrikar's sharp insights into finance and international systems that stood out when India --at his suggestion -- decided to procure the Rafale combat jets from France.'

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'For the Tamil Nadu protestors to openly ask popular film actor Vijay Sethupathi not to don Murali in 800 is a travesty in every sense. It may have given them a cause to tell the world, and the governments in New Delhi, Colombo and Chennai, that the Sri Lankan ethnic issue was still alive in the state -- more so, during the current run-up to two major events in the first half of 2021,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Questions about the swearing-in

Questions about the swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'There was no need for opting for such an elaborately and expensively organised spectacle,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

FinMin list ready for CMDs, EDs at 11 banks

FinMin list ready for CMDs, EDs at 11 banks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

PSB may get its first non-Sikh at the helm, vigilance clearances are awaited.

Goyal runs finance ministry, but Jaitley's watching

Goyal runs finance ministry, but Jaitley's watching

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

While Arun Jaitley remains part of the decision making process, Piyush Goyal, who was given additional charge on May 14, attends cabinet meetings and takes the day-to-day decisions.

Govt to meet 9 bank chiefs next week

Govt to meet 9 bank chiefs next week

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

In addition, the finance ministry will present a report on steps taken to step up flow of resources to SMEs, textiles, gems and jewellery and rupee and foreign currency resources to exporters.

Making card payments? Service levy, surcharge to be waived soon

Making card payments? Service levy, surcharge to be waived soon

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The move would help tax authorities get leads on evasion.

India bars all international flights, insists on work from home

India bars all international flights, insists on work from home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The central government said the railways and civil aviation ministry must suspend all concessional travel on trains and flights, except for students, patients and disabled people.

Vidarbha retain Irani Cup; donate prize money for Pulwama terror attack martyrs' kids

Vidarbha retain Irani Cup; donate prize money for Pulwama terror attack martyrs' kids

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Vidarbha captain Faiz Fazal announced that the entire prize money will be donated to the families of the CRPF personnel martyred in the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday.

UK calls time on non-essential contact in virus fight

UK calls time on non-essential contact in virus fight

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

In a daily briefing from Downing Street after his latest Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms emergency meeting with senior scientists and advisers, Boris Johnson called for people to start working from home and said the government would no longer support mass gatherings in order to focus emergency services towards the health crisis.

Govt may dilute stake in listed PSUs to 90%

Govt may dilute stake in listed PSUs to 90%

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

May dilute stakes in PSUs to 90% instead of big-bang approach

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Banking stocks help Sensex close 276 points higher

Banking stocks help Sensex close 276 points higher

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The broader Nifty ended on top of 9,800 again.

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'On January 17, we had our first meeting with the Cabinet secretary.' 'Different secretaries belonging to different departments attended it.' 'It was only two weeks when China had said there is a new disease.' 'So, we gave the quickest response.'

Will Mamata's second term mark a fresh start for industry in Bengal?

Will Mamata's second term mark a fresh start for industry in Bengal?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Investors can take heart from the first Cabinet meeting in the second innings.

Hussey laughs off World Twenty20 comeback chatter

Hussey laughs off World Twenty20 comeback chatter

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Retired Test batsman Mike Hussey has laughed off suggestions he could return to Australian colours for next year's World Twenty20 after scoring an unbeaten 80 to lead the Sydney Sixers to victory in the domestic Big Bash League.

Karnataka grants Rs 800 mn tax rebate to Toyota

Karnataka grants Rs 800 mn tax rebate to Toyota

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Toyota Kirloskar, as part of its expansion plans to set up a small and compact car manufacturing unit, would invest about Rs 3,200 crore (Rs 32 billion), creating 2,000 jobs, home minister V S Acharya told reporters after a Cabinet briefing.

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".

Maharashtra Dy CM Patil resigns

Maharashtra Dy CM Patil resigns

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Mahrashtra Dy Cm resigns