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Jump in small savings to burden govt

Jump in small savings to burden govt

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The Centre has to bear the maximum burden of borrowing NSSF loans to the tune of Rs 1 lakh crore.

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Uddhav Thackeray and his followers have the option to stop riding a tiger and commence work around a more meaningful and enduring political ideology. It is an option Eknath Shinde's side may not have, supported as they were by the BJP, to maintain continuity of the old Sena, argues Shyam G Menon.

Y V Reddy: The man behind several economic reforms

Y V Reddy: The man behind several economic reforms

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Reddy has worked to reform the economy.

'5th pay panel biggest shock to India'

'5th pay panel biggest shock to India'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

The World Bank held India's Fifth Pay Commission as the "single largest adverse shock" to the country's strained public finance, according to the bank's India Development Policy Review.

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'What matters is meeting the needs and expectations of the people who have voted to provide governance for the country.'

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

South will play key role in voting out Modi: Tharoor

South will play key role in voting out Modi: Tharoor

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Congress candidate from Thiruvanathapuram said that the Centre has ignored the concerns and aspirations of southern states and that Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from the south has made a very effective outreach.

Govt staff salaries: A whopping Rs 1 lakh cr and to rise further!

Govt staff salaries: A whopping Rs 1 lakh cr and to rise further!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The outgo towards salary will further rise in 2017-18 to over Rs 1.28 lakh crore.

GST logjam: Centre to take middle path on compensation, oil

GST logjam: Centre to take middle path on compensation, oil

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Preparing legal framework to protect states from revenue loss.

'The BJP will try its best to retain the JD-U'

'The BJP will try its best to retain the JD-U'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'If Nitish goes alone, he will be washed away.' 'If he hand holds the BJP, it will again crush him because it will be known that he has sided with the BJP because he doesn't have any other option.' 'Lalu knows Nitish coming back will be a political gain for Lalu.'

GST: Promise and reality

GST: Promise and reality

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The shift from 'one country, one tax' to four tax rates could dilute possible gains on GDP, warns T N Ninan.

'Soon, Uddhavji will only be left with darbaris'

'Soon, Uddhavji will only be left with darbaris'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

'Very soon you will hear the news of two more MLAs from Uddhavji's side joining our camp.' 'And once the Supreme Court verdict comes out, there will be a waterfall.'

TDP quitting NDA unfortunate: Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

"TDP quitting NDA unfortunate": Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP president further said that Andhra Pradesh has always been on the agenda of national development and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left no stone unturned to ensure its growth and prosperity.

India slams Pak, OIC for raising Kashmir at UN Human Rights Council

India slams Pak, OIC for raising Kashmir at UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

India on Wednesday hit out at Pakistan and the OIC for raising the Kashmir issue at the UN Human Rights Commission and said the grouping has 'helplessly' allowed itself to be held 'hostage' by Islamabad.

Bhima Koregaon: Is Milind Ekbote Being Protected?

Bhima Koregaon: Is Milind Ekbote Being Protected?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The former BJP corporator was named by a villager in a police complaint made three days before the January 1, 2018 violence at Bhima Koregaon. Yet, the police did not include his name in the FIR.

Time for 'Big Bang' reforms to accelerate growth: Survey

Time for 'Big Bang' reforms to accelerate growth: Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The Economic Survey called for improving business environment.

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'While all would agree on the need to be ready to launch cross-border strikes on terror camps, there is sharp disagreement on how best to do it.' 'Through IAF fighters, or surface-to-surface missiles?' 'Or should army Special Forces be created to do the job?' 'If air strikes are the agreed priority, additional funding must be made available for the purchase of fighters and missiles.' 'If it is to be Special Forces, the army must be facilitated in raising a Special Forces Command,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Siddaramaiah hits back at Modi, says he is morally not fit to be PM

Siddaramaiah hits back at Modi, says he is morally not fit to be PM

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

He said the "countdown has begun for Narendra Modi," citing the results of Rajasthan by-polls in which the ruling BJP faced an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Congress which won two Lok Sabha seats and one assembly segment.

Army anguished as govt rejects demand for higher pay

Army anguished as govt rejects demand for higher pay

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The MSP was introduced to the services recognising their unique service conditions and hardships.

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Vellore is one of the two seats that the DMK alliance won by the narrowest of margins in 2019. For the DMK's vote-score to be so low in a constituency with a substantial Muslim population has not missed the BJP strategists' eyes, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

Fiscal deficit target of 3.9% for 2015-16 seems achievable

Fiscal deficit target of 3.9% for 2015-16 seems achievable

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Economic Survey states that the rationalisation and reprioritisation of subsidies through better targeting would play a vital role in fiscal consolidation and in targeting expenditure more towards inclusive development.

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Singapore-based fashion technology startup Zilingo on Friday said it has sacked Indian-origin co-founder and CEO Ankiti Bose following an independent forensic audit into complaints of serious financial irregularities. On March 31, Bose was placed under suspension following complaints of alleged discrepancies in the company accounts. "Following an investigation led by an independent forensics firm that was commissioned to look into complaints of serious financial irregularities, the company has decided to terminate Ankiti Bose's employment with cause, and reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action," Zilingo said in a statement.

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'For the common man, the economic conditions are not going to get better.'

Bhima Koregaon: Outcome of a 'Larger Conspiracy'?

Bhima Koregaon: Outcome of a 'Larger Conspiracy'?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Testimony presented before the Bhima Korgaon Commission over the last two months reveals the background to the violence that broke out on January 1, 2018.

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The majestic Rajpath saw a scintillating display of India's military might as the country celebrated its 69th Republic Day on Friday, with the leaders of all the 10 countries of the ASEAN attending the parade. Take a look here.

Why India is expected to weather global volatility

Why India is expected to weather global volatility

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

India's real GDP growth is set to exceed 7 per cent for CY-2015.

My prime task was to make India investment-friendly: Jaitley

My prime task was to make India investment-friendly: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Why do I want to bring corporate tax from 30 per cent to 25 per cent? I have to attract investment in this country -- not just international but domestic.

AIIMS Nurses Union go on indefinite strike

AIIMS Nurses Union go on indefinite strike

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

As around 5,000 nurses went on strike from the afternoon hampering patient care services at the premier hospital, AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria in a video message termed the strike in the time of pandemic as "inappropriate and unfortunate".

Economy to expand over 5% this fiscal: Montek

Economy to expand over 5% this fiscal: Montek

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Planning Commission on Friday said it will revisit annual average GDP growth target of 8 per cent for the 12th Plan (2012-17) in view of dismal performance in first two years of policy period, while saying the economy is likely to expand by over 5 per cent this fiscal.

UK minister Rishi Sunak releases 5-pound Gandhi coin to mark Diwali

UK minister Rishi Sunak releases 5-pound Gandhi coin to mark Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Available in a range of standards, including gold and silver, the special collectors' coin is designed by Heena Glover and features an image of a lotus, India's national flower, alongside one of Gandhi's most famous quotes -- "My life is my message".

Tamil Nadu sans Amma: A state interrupted?

Tamil Nadu sans Amma: A state interrupted?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Inaugurations and foundation-stone laying ceremonies might have been low-key but that doesn't mean Tamil Nadu stood still while J Jayalalithaa was out of office, Aditi Phadnis opines

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The DMK leadership may now have to deal with a demand for more seats from its Congress ally in the Lok Sabha polls, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Henceforth, no Indian should fear the taxman'

'Henceforth, no Indian should fear the taxman'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'We have set out a timetable to reduce income tax rates for all incomes below Rs 50 lakh, and to progressively eliminate the surcharges on income above Rs 50 lakh, by 2024.' The Budget speech past CII president Naushad Forbes wants to hear.

'A time bomb is ticking towards a fiscal crisis in states'

'A time bomb is ticking towards a fiscal crisis in states'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

An interview with Amit Mitra, the finance minister of West Bengal.

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'Agri reforms need to go beyond the limited concerns of these three laws in improving agriculture productivity in cereal and crop diversification and production patterns.'

Govt to prioritise expenses; Pay Panel, OROP extra burdens

Govt to prioritise expenses; Pay Panel, OROP extra burdens

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Jaitley said the government has been able to improve its budgeted expenditure.

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

'V P Singh is needlessly maligned'

'V P Singh is needlessly maligned'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'As his close associate Som Pal told me, "Mandal was never V P Singh's brainchild. It was a Janata Party commitment he inherited".' 'He would have done it anyway at some point, but the specific timing of his decision was dictated entirely by political exigency -- his government was threatened.' 'It also turned out to be a game changer in Indian politics.'