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India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

The edited sheep contains no foreign DNA, distinguishing it from transgenic organisms and paving the way for regulatory approval under India's evolving biotech policy framework.

Raj Thackeray May Get 1 Lok Sabha Seat

Raj Thackeray May Get 1 Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2024

The MNS joining the BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra could help it with a 'Thackeray versus Thackeray' narrative, fielding Raj Thackeray, an articulate speaker, to take on his cousin Uddhav Thackeray.

SBI to invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank

SBI to invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2020

Assuming the private bank issues 20 billion shares at Rs 10 apiece (with face value of Rs 2 each), the total capital raise will be Rs 20,000 crore. And for the 49 per cent stake, SBI will need to put in about Rs 10,000 crore.

Paytm may buy Rana Kapoor's stake in Yes Bank

Paytm may buy Rana Kapoor's stake in Yes Bank

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

Kapoor and his associate entities owned 10.6 per cent in the bank at the end of June 2019.

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2019

A key hindrance to a faster turnaround of these banks is the slow progress in the resolution of legacy bad loans and the need to build up provisions against those assets.

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2018

It will be tough for the Congress leader to return to the Upper House from either Telangana or Andhra, where the party's presence has dwindled. But neither House will forget her.

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2016

Through this mobile application, the handset will be used for authenticating biometrics of customers making Aadhaar enabled payment.

Why India must scrap a separate Railway Budget

Why India must scrap a separate Railway Budget

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2016

The Union government is reportedly considering doing away with the practice of presenting a separate Railway Budget.

Good, bad, risky: Global economic outlook remains problematic

Good, bad, risky: Global economic outlook remains problematic

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2016

The advanced economies have been experiencing their longest period of slow growth in many decades.

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2016

Given that it is only a temporary breather for PSBs, the government now needs to look at the harder options.

Why Rajan is a worried man

Why Rajan is a worried man

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

Traditionally, food prices have been seasonal in nature.

Why the IT companies should be aware of the Trump factor

Why the IT companies should be aware of the Trump factor

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2016

This challenge has been made a little more daunting with the addition of two new uncertainties.

Why inflation target parameters need to be reviewed

Why inflation target parameters need to be reviewed

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

A three-year validity of an inflation target is, perhaps, more reasonable and practicable.

Global economy: Good, bad and risky

Global economy: Good, bad and risky

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

The advanced economies have been experiencing their longest period of slow growth.

Why government's thinking on interest rates is worrisome

Why government's thinking on interest rates is worrisome

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Will the government now push to move away from what Mr Rajan has been doing in the last few years?

CAG audit? Leave RBI alone

CAG audit? Leave RBI alone

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

The RBI is already audited under existing rules.

Dhaka carnage: What about its economic consequences?

Dhaka carnage: What about its economic consequences?

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

The earlier attempt by the authorities in Dhaka that Islamist militancy had not established a presence in Bangladesh will now have to be given up.

How Brexit is affecting Tata's UK asset sale

How Brexit is affecting Tata's UK asset sale

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

In March, Tata Steel announced its intention to sell the entire 10.5 million-tonne UK assets.

How Modi could have avoided Rajan's exit

How Modi could have avoided Rajan's exit

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Mr Rajan, but it would be debated why he took so long to dub criticisms like those against the RBI governor as improper.

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

'This has to be seen in the context not only of the legacy we inherited, but also of global economic weakness.'
'If after inheriting the very bad situation we have reached this level despite consecutive years of drought and no growth in the world economy, it is no accident.' 'It is a result of the sound macro economic policies followed by this government.' 'We have eschewed populism and stuck to a path of fiscal prudence.'