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Govt seeks India Inc's view on economic revival

Govt seeks India Inc's view on economic revival

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Officers across departments and ministries have been asked to speak to people across sectors for 'SWOT' analysis of issues for revival of the economy.

'Modiji ne desh ka barah baja diya': Mamata takes on PM

'Modiji ne desh ka barah baja diya': Mamata takes on PM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Why you are so egoistic? You have branded everyone in the country a black marketeer and have yourself turned into a saint ," Banerjee said.

Bengaluru: 'Life too precious to be snatched away in a blast'

Bengaluru: 'Life too precious to be snatched away in a blast'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The family of the Bengaluru blast victim Bhavani is shattered by her death and has asked the state government and Centre to take steps to stop recurrence of such terror attacks.

More Londoners using bikes and scooters

More Londoners using bikes and scooters

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Bike lanes are more crowded, with the experienced riders - the bike messengers, the cyclists in sleek spandex outfits - overtaking the slower newcomers, who brake at every hint of danger.

Uproar in Nepal after Indian bizman shot dead

Uproar in Nepal after Indian bizman shot dead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

An Indian businessman was shot dead in the heart of the capital, sparking a protest by the business community in Nepal today. Anjani Kumar Chachan 'Pappu', who was from the Marwari community hailing from Rajasthan, was gunned down in Ganabahal market around 7.30 pm yesterday.

In Punjab, Rahul censures Pitroda; seeks action against guilty of '84

In Punjab, Rahul censures Pitroda; seeks action against guilty of '84

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The Congress chief had earlier tweeted his disapproval and the party had distanced himself from Pitroda's remarks.

Rupee falls to over 70/USD; recovers at close on RBI intervention

Rupee falls to over 70/USD; recovers at close on RBI intervention

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

A rebound in oil prices, FII outflows and concerns over current account deficit weighed on the domestic currency, pushing it to fresh life-time lows.

'Not my Hinduism' should be our slogan

'Not my Hinduism' should be our slogan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'The cow is sacred to many of us, but these killings are definitely not part of the Hinduism we know and practise,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Bihar NDA hails Rhea's arrest; DGP claims vindication

Bihar NDA hails Rhea's arrest; DGP claims vindication

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The JD(U)-BJP alliance also lambasted the actress for lodging a 'baseless' first information report against the sisters of the deceased actor and questioned the 'support' extended to her by the Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra, for 'reasons the Shiv Sena knows better'.

Sensex take a breather; ends down 53 points

Sensex take a breather; ends down 53 points

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Losers included Bharti Airtel, SBI, Wipro, Vedanta, Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Reliance Industries, falling up to 2.18 per cent.

JK: Militants kill businessman in Sopore

JK: Militants kill businessman in Sopore

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Militants attacked Ghulam Nabi Khan, president of the Sopore trader's federation, in the main chowk of the town on Sunday morning. They shot at Khan, who was critically injured, a senior police official said. "Khan was taken to the local hospital at Sopore where he succumbed to his injuries," the officer said. The area was surrounded by the police and paramilitary forces and a massive hunt was launched to nab the killers, said the police.

Trespass case slapped against AAP MLA Alka Lamba

Trespass case slapped against AAP MLA Alka Lamba

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The case was filed after a video emerged in which Lamba and some of her supporters were seen vandalising shops in Chandni Chowk area while carrying out the anti-drugs drive early on Sunday.

SC panel members meet, say repealing farm laws won't be good

SC panel members meet, say repealing farm laws won't be good

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

A key committee member and president of Maharashtra-based Shetkari Sanghatana, Anil Ghanwat said the farm sector reforms are much needed and no political party in the next 50 years will ever attempt them again if these laws are repealed.

Why Sharjeel Imam's politics worries me

Why Sharjeel Imam's politics worries me

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'One does not understand why you should launch your attack against the Constitution, against Gandhiji, against the Left and Congress regimes at a moment when the Hindutva regime needs such attacks against them.' 'By doing so, don't you think you are playing into the hands of Hindutva forces?', Mohammad Sajjad, who teaches history at Aligarh Muslim University, asks Sharjeel Imam who was arrested on charges of sedition on Tuesday, January 28.

Not a single riot in last 2 years, UP model for nation: Yogi

Not a single riot in last 2 years, UP model for nation: Yogi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Adityanath said he has changed the "perception about the state" and improved its "tarnished image".

Army's Kashmir Corps commander briefs Governor on situation in the Valley

Army's Kashmir Corps commander briefs Governor on situation in the Valley

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Lt Gen Dua called on Governor Vohra and briefed him about the security situation and the Army's preparedness to deal with any arising exigency.

Govt defends farm laws in RS; death warrants for farmers, says Oppn

Govt defends farm laws in RS; death warrants for farmers, says Oppn

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Countering the opposition claim that farmers across the country are agitated over the three new laws, he said that those in just one state are being misinformed and instigated.

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'As the 1991 experience showed, the solution to a large trade deficit may be to open up the economy, not putting up protective walls,' points out T N Ninan.

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The ban extends to all Indian content on cable and radio being aired in Pakistan.

Postpaid mobile services to resume in Kashmir from Monday

Postpaid mobile services to resume in Kashmir from Monday

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The subscribers will have to, however, wait for some more time for Internet services to resume in the Valley

How COVID-19 has impacted private equity firms

How COVID-19 has impacted private equity firms

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Investors say they see large companies going through the grind, as their promoters struggle with liquidity because they are levered up at the holding company level and are starting to get margin calls thanks to the crashes in the stock market, and in the next six months, the targets that will come up for PE companies will make for a harvest season like never before.

Assam hills reel under extortion by ultras

Assam hills reel under extortion by ultras

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The UPDS has a strong base in Karbi Anglong while the DHD is a force to reckon with in North Cachar Hill district.

Lalu blames BJP for price rise

Lalu blames BJP for price rise

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Launching an attack on the BJP, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Friday said the increase in prices was the "handiwork" of traders sponsored by the saffron party.Prasad said there has been a sudden increase in prices after the submission of the report of the 6th Pay Commission and this should be investigated.

7 injured in Assam car blast

7 injured in Assam car blast

Rediff.com4 May 2007

The time-devised bomb planted inside a Maruti Gypsy exploded at 0730 hours in the busy Chamber road, the commercial hub of Tinsukia.

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Addressing the party workers and people of Bihar through a virtual rally, he attacked the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal saying the growth rate of the state was just 3.9 per cent when the party was in power, but it rose to 11.3 per cent under the NDA.

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Shivaji made sure that his soldiers respected the sanctity of mosques and the Quran Sharif to ensure that his fight against the Mughals did not become fight against Islam, explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Tension grips Meerut after woman gang-raped, forced to convert

Tension grips Meerut after woman gang-raped, forced to convert

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Tension gripped Meerut's Kharkhauda and Atrada areas as members of a particular communities attacked and pelted stone at the houses of members of another community on Sunday night, over the alleged gangrape and religious conversion of a 20-year-old woman.

'Congress has run away; Himachal poll one-sided'

'Congress has run away; Himachal poll one-sided'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Campaigning for the third day in a row in the state that goes to the polls on November 9, he said the election was not being fought by his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, but the people of the state who were out to "teach" a lesson to the Congress for corruption and poor law and order.

MP: Police offer gun for information

MP: Police offer gun for information

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Police believe that offering gun licence as reward for information on the accused will yield desired results in the area.

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He attacked the dispensation over issues such as the state of the economy, the situation in Kashmir, the National Register of Citizens in Assam and action by probe agencies against opposition leaders.

'India suffers': Cong's theme for protests on DeMo anniversary

'India suffers': Cong's theme for protests on DeMo anniversary

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The Congress, which described the note ban decision as the "biggest scam" and "the largest government-abetted money laundering scheme", has asked all its state units to organise protests, processions and marches to mark the day.

Fish sale in Kerala down ten-fold

Fish sale in Kerala down ten-fold

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Chicken farm owners in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are spreading misinformation in Kerala \nabout fish being unhealthy, allege fish traders.

Rahul goes after the PM again, says demonetisation a Modi-made disaster

Rahul goes after the PM again, says demonetisation a "Modi-made disaster"

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

"As it is said a man-made disaster, in the same way demonetisation is Modi-made disaster," the Congress vice-president said as he targeted the prime minister squarely blaming him for the hardships post-demonetisation.

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'If you go by the essence of the Constitution of India, I don't see any problem in having a separate PM for J-K.'

Rahul calls Modi 'loudspeaker' of rich businessmen

Rahul calls Modi 'loudspeaker' of rich businessmen

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Congress is seeking to oust the BJP government in Haryana in the October 21 polls.

Jaswant Singh, an upright politician and Vajpayee's Hanuman

Jaswant Singh, an upright politician and Vajpayee's Hanuman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

During Vajpayee's tenure, he was there as an indispensable insider, witness to every action that had an impact on history: Pokhran-II (nuclear tests in 1998), the 1999 Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan, the Indo-Pak Agra Summit in 2001, intense engagement with the United States on nuclear issues besides the Kandahar hijack.

Despite surgical strikes, Indo-Pak trade unaffected in J&K

Despite surgical strikes, Indo-Pak trade unaffected in J&K

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

While 26 trucks crossed over to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, 13 from there reached the Indian side.

Got minimum guarantee idea from PM's '15 lakh promise: Rahul

Got minimum guarantee idea from PM's '15 lakh promise: Rahul

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'I felt that the idea about putting money into bank accounts of the poor was a right one if implemented with sincerity'

Bulandshahr violence: 10 and 12-year-olds named in FIR for cow slaughter

Bulandshahr violence: 10 and 12-year-olds named in FIR for cow slaughter

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The children are cousins, one of whom is a student of class 6 and another a student of class 5.