Asit Ranjan Mishra &Amp; Dhruvaksh Saha

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''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2025

'In case a particular industry has not passed on the benefits and if we receive complaints, we will take up the matter with the industry body concerned.'

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2025

55 road accidents, 20 deaths every hour.

Centre Seeks States' Aid For Exporters

Centre Seeks States' Aid For Exporters

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

'The state governments of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu will be encouraged to consider measures of their own as the employment and economy in such export-oriented states will be affected.'

Move over incentives, time for 'soft' mandates on EVs: Niti Aayog

Move over incentives, time for 'soft' mandates on EVs: Niti Aayog

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

After a slew of programmes to facilitate electric-vehicle (EV) adoption in India, the NITI Aayog has said the government has done enough on incentives and now it's time to take the programme a step further with "strong signals" through regulations and mandates.

India, US Push To Futureproof Trade Ties

India, US Push To Futureproof Trade Ties

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2025

India is seeking either an exemption or a longer timeline on the pharmaceutical tariffs, expected to kick in by July 31.

Maritime incidents involving India and its seafarers rose 22% in 2024

Maritime incidents involving India and its seafarers rose 22% in 2024

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2025

Incidents in the maritime sector involving Indian seafarers, and foreign vessels in Indian waters rose by 21.6 per cent in 2024 to 186, highlighting the need to strengthen safety frameworks.

Railways plan to carry 45 pc of national cargo by 2030

Railways plan to carry 45 pc of national cargo by 2030

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2025

Experts say Indian Railways must grow its share in the freight market to remain financially sustainable.

US tariff tide may lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog

US tariff tide may lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2025

India has a comparative edge over key competitors in a majority of products it exports to the US and stands to gain market share as the US raises tariffs on its major trade partners, NITI Aayog said on Monday. In its quarterly trade report, it recommended that the government fast-track the India-US free trade agreement with time-bound goals to resolve non-tariff barriers and finalise digital trade rules on data flows and e-signatures to support services exports.

US Tariffs: India Draws Red Lines Around Farm Commodities

US Tariffs: India Draws Red Lines Around Farm Commodities

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2025

Very sensitive items -- such as apples, which carry political weight and are closely tied to farmer interests in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand -- may face restricted concessions.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

Railways transports 20% of cars produced in India

Railways transports 20% of cars produced in India

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2025

'In 2024-25, 1 million units of cars were transported via railways. This is 20.6 per cent of India's total car production of over 5 million.'

Railways Plans To Increase 3,400 Mumbai Trains To...

Railways Plans To Increase 3,400 Mumbai Trains To...

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2025

'Once all the sanctioned works have been commissioned, the railways will be in a position to run 4,500 trains daily.'

'US Is Only Arm-Twisting'

'US Is Only Arm-Twisting'

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

'There is nothing bilateral about this deal.'

Pakistan Boosts Military Spending By 20%

Pakistan Boosts Military Spending By 20%

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2025

India has decided to submit a dossier at the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting, calling for Pakistan to be placed back on the grey list of the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.

Watching YOU: AI Surveillance At Railway Stations

Watching YOU: AI Surveillance At Railway Stations

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2025

Railways ramps up project to instal AI-based cameras that can recognise faces.

Bank Deposit Insurance May Be Hiked From 5 Lakh To...

Bank Deposit Insurance May Be Hiked From 5 Lakh To...

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2025

The revised ceiling will be within the Rs 10 lakh mark.

AI will bring in 'humongous changes': IT Minister Vaishnaw

AI will bring in 'humongous changes': IT Minister Vaishnaw

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

'I think that kind of change is coming. We should stay prepared for that change, whichever industry or sector we are in, we must be prepared.'

India Wants Pakistan Back On FATF 'Grey List'

India Wants Pakistan Back On FATF 'Grey List'

Rediff.com   26 May 2025

Re-entry into the list could have far-reaching consequences for Pakistan, including diminished foreign investment, increased borrowing costs, and tighter scrutiny from global financial institutions.

Expect India to strike first trade pact: US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent

Expect India to strike first trade pact: US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2025

As in-person negotiations between India and the US kickstarted on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expected India to strike the first bilateral trade deal to avert President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

Shippers rush to reach American shores amid 90-day tariff pause

Shippers rush to reach American shores amid 90-day tariff pause

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

After US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause for several nations, including India, global manufacturers are in a rush to ensure that bulk of their goods reach the US during this window. "The 90-day suspension of tariffs will be welcomed by shippers, but it should not be a cause for celebration.