Akshat Kaushal &Amp;Amp; Nayanima Basu

Stories by Akshat Kaushal &Amp;Amp; Nayanima Basu

India feels the heat in WTO solar dispute with US

India feels the heat in WTO solar dispute with US

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2015

The WTO dispute panel had its last hearing in early May.

'A crisis in Greece alone won't impact us'

'A crisis in Greece alone won't impact us'

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2015

Exports to Greece from India are $360 million a year.

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2015

The 10th ministerial conference, will be held at Nairobi, Kenya.

New CIC Vijai Sharma has his plate full

New CIC Vijai Sharma has his plate full

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2015

The central government last week named Vijai Sharma as the new chief information commissioner, a post vacant since August 2014. Sharma, an information commissioner since 2012, must know that his plate is full.

Govt turns down FDI in retail e-commerce

Govt turns down FDI in retail e-commerce

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2015

Ecommerce firms will have it tough as govt turns down FDI proposal.

Modi's date with Hasina

Modi's date with Hasina

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2015

India and Bangladesh have been working on opening more markets.

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2015

India believes rich nations should be away from farm subsidies.

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

The draft is now with ministries.

Now, each state to have a score card on ease of doing business

Now, each state to have a score card on ease of doing business

Rediff.com   19 May 2015

States to come under DIPP watch on ease of doing business.

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

Rediff.com   12 May 2015

Beijing wants assurance that its investments won't come under scrutiny

Modi tightens noose around NGOs

Modi tightens noose around NGOs

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2015

The MHA order says the cancelled NGOs did not submit to the ministry details of amount of foreign contribution they received

Border issue, trade top Modi's China May visit agenda

Border issue, trade top Modi's China May visit agenda

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2015

Prime minister likely to visit Beijing, Shanghai; also President Xi's home province, Shaanxi. Nayanima Basu reports

What Rahul Gandhi said in Parliament vs facts

What Rahul Gandhi said in Parliament vs facts

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2015

Here is a test a few of Gandhi's assertions:

Despite deal, India's payment issues with Iran persist

Despite deal, India's payment issues with Iran persist

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2015

India owes Iran around $8.8 billion primarily on account of crude oil imports.

New foreign trade policy to stress manufacturing exports

New foreign trade policy to stress manufacturing exports

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2015

New foreign trade policy to stress manufacturing exports.

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

Both sides will discuss the ongoing incidents of ceasefire violations at the border, the resolution of which will be given topmost priority

Controversies take their toll on Nalanda University, peers race ahead

Controversies take their toll on Nalanda University, peers race ahead

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

For an institution looking to revive past glory, the Nalanda University's initial days have been far from glorious.

Part of Mukesh Ambani-led project, 55 other SEZs cancelled

Part of Mukesh Ambani-led project, 55 other SEZs cancelled

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2015

The plan is to de-notify the entire SEZ.

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

Japan Plus to facilitate and fast-track investment proposals.

Nearly every Indian household has a bank account

Nearly every Indian household has a bank account

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

More than 127 million new bank accounts have been opened.