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Clouds over Britain's financial sector after Brexit vote

Clouds over Britain's financial sector after Brexit vote

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

A leave vote means the future of Britain's financial services industry is now hanging in the balance.

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Rapid rise in disposal of corruption cases against govt employees has helped

Cameron and a pig: British PM's 'debauched' past exposed

Cameron and a pig: British PM's 'debauched' past exposed

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The book claims that Cameron smoked marijuana and took part in bizarre initiation ceremony as part of a university society, called the Piers Gaveston Society.

Why the Maldives local elections are SO important

Why the Maldives local elections are SO important

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

In this exclusive conversation with Rediff.com contributor Rajeev Sharma, exiled opposition leader Ahmed Naseem explains why the world should care about democracy in Maldives.

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

To send a notice under money laundering law.

No option but to resign: Opposition slams Sushma on Lalit Modi row

No option but to resign: Opposition slams Sushma on Lalit Modi row

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Opposition parties on Sunday slammed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and demanded her resignation for "helping" scam-tainted former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi.

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 217 points to end at 25,736.

'Will the Mallya issue be put in cold storage?'

'Will the Mallya issue be put in cold storage?'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'We urge the Modi government to rise above rhetoric and face the truth.'

The Great Brit who proved all predictions wrong

The Great Brit who proved all predictions wrong

Rediff.com8 May 2015

David Cameron, who became Britain's youngest prime minister since 1812 when he won elections in 2010, on Friday surprised everyone by securing a majority for the Conservatives against all odds to allow his party to govern alone for the first time in more than two decades.

When the Finance Bill goes beyond Budget making

When the Finance Bill goes beyond Budget making

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The amendment of around 40 central statutes makes the Finance Bill, 2017 unique

Kejriwal shares Aam Aadmi's gyaan with German Prez

Kejriwal shares Aam Aadmi's gyaan with German Prez

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

In his first interaction with a visiting foreign dignitary, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday night met German President Joachim Guack during which issues ranging from Jan Lokpal Bill and AAP's plan for coming Lok Sabha elections were believed to have figured.

Did Britain help Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar?

Did Britain help Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

British Prime Minister David Cameron has directed his cabinet secretary to establish the facts behind claims that Margaret Thatcher's government may have helped Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar in 1984.

Britain's Prince Philip to step down from public life

Britain's Prince Philip to step down from public life

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The Duke of Edinburgh will no longer carry out public engagements from September.

China gets closer and closer to Maldives

China gets closer and closer to Maldives

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'Agreements signed between the Maldives and China have seriously worried India.'

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kerala has recorded 24 cases including two foreign nationals.

There's serious money in the fake news business

There's serious money in the fake news business

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

And since social media platforms benefit from it, shouldn't they too be held responsible for the hate and fake news they spread, asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Pay freeze for British ministers till 2020?

Pay freeze for British ministers till 2020?

Rediff.com24 May 2015

British Prime Minister David Cameron plans to slap a pay freeze on his ministers until 2020 in an attempt to show that the new government will share in new austerity cuts.

New Delhi features in top 10 global cities 'on the rise'

New Delhi features in top 10 global cities 'on the rise'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

New Delhi is the only Asian city listed.

Markets end in green on improved sentiments, bluechips lead gains

Markets end in green on improved sentiments, bluechips lead gains

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The rally is being fuelled by across-the-board buying.

Tax demand on Vodafone, Cairn cannot be disputed: CBDT

Tax demand on Vodafone, Cairn cannot be disputed: CBDT

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in his Budget speech on Monday, announced a new dispute resolution mechanism for such companies who are in confrontation with the taxman's action.

Sensex, Nifty end flat after fag-end selling

Sensex, Nifty end flat after fag-end selling

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Participants are keeping an eye on the Winter Session of Parliament, which started today, and US fiscal policies to be followed by President-elect Donald Trump

Govt expects Rs 25,000 cr foreign investment in insurance sector

Govt expects Rs 25,000 cr foreign investment in insurance sector

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The insurance sector is going to get a big boost.

Parliamentary panel to quiz Urjit Patel on note ban on Wed

Parliamentary panel to quiz Urjit Patel on note ban on Wed

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Standing committee on finance to also focus on RBI autonomy and citizen's rights.

British PM calls for early general election on June 8

British PM calls for early general election on June 8

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

There will be a House of Commons vote on Wednesday on the proposed election and May will need Parliament's backing to hold a vote before 2020.

Sensex sheds 184 points at close, Nifty below 9,050; RIL down 3%

Sensex sheds 184 points at close, Nifty below 9,050; RIL down 3%

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The broader market outperformed with the S&P BSE Midcap down 0.3%, while the S&P BSE Smallcap was little changed.

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Terrorism struck at the heart of London after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and witnesses described men with large knives stabbing passersby at nearby Borough Market.

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Christopher Wylie deposed before the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee amid an escalating row around alleged Facebook data breaches linked with the controversial UK-based company, which has also been linked with alleged attempts to influence elections in India.

Markets shrug off Brexit impact but will it last?

Markets shrug off Brexit impact but will it last?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Traders are waiting for the earnings season to kick off.

China's UNSC gamble is a setback to relations with India

China's UNSC gamble is a setback to relations with India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

'India needs to closely monitor the discussions at the UNSC and make counter-measures as this touches its core interests', points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

Oppn slams govt over Mallya-Jaitley meeting, demands FM's resignation

Oppn slams govt over Mallya-Jaitley meeting, demands FM's resignation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Jaitleysaid Mallya misused his position as an MP to accost him once in Parliament.

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The focus shifts almost immediately from celebrations to the challenges faced by the man who powered his party to 303 seats in the Lok Sabha.

Varadkar declares victory as Ireland votes against abortion ban

Varadkar declares victory as Ireland votes against abortion ban

Rediff.com26 May 2018

One of the key cases influencing the debate on abortion in Ireland was that of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died of sepsis in a hospital in Galway after being denied an abortion during a protracted miscarriage in 2012.

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'I challenge people just do it for a month to see how you feel, okay?'

Germany gurdwara blast: Teen bombers were IS sympathisers

Germany gurdwara blast: Teen bombers were IS sympathisers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The two allegedly detonated a fire extinguisher filled with explosives at the entrance of the Nanaksar Satsang Sabha Gurdwara on the evening of April 16.

When Ranveer was a fly on Kapil Dev's wall!

When Ranveer was a fly on Kapil Dev's wall!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

''83 is a once in a lifetime story.' 'I often say that sometimes, I feel that you don't choose stories, stories choose you.' 'Why for the last 37 years was the story not made?' 'It's staring at our faces, the greatest sporting triumph for India ever.'

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The government needs to take positive action to reaffirm that story.

Scolded by Sonia, Tharoor gets pat on the back from Modi

Scolded by Sonia, Tharoor gets pat on the back from Modi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Modi showered praise on Tharoor for his Oxford speech, saying he reflected the sentiments of the citizens of India.

British-Indian MPs to donate pay hike for Modi's Wembley event

British-Indian MPs to donate pay hike for Modi's Wembley event

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A group of Indian-origin British members of parliament on Tuesday pledged to donate the pay rise they will receive next month towards a major event to be held by Indian community for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London.

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.

Vajpayee, a master of realpolitik

Vajpayee, a master of realpolitik

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'I was present at a meeting where he decided to permit the IAF to strike at Pakistan positions in Kargil, with the caveat that they should not cross the LoC.' 'Confident that the Indian Army would succeed, Mr Vajpayee was positioning himself to tell the world after the Kargil conflict was won that India did not violate the 'sanctity' of the LoC,' recalls Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's envoy in Islamabad in that eventful year, 1999.