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'The danger of war has not passed'

'The danger of war has not passed'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'It is a tense border and there are numerous elements that keep these tensions alive.' 'India is willing to militarily respond if provoked.'

New headaches for miners after Goa mining ban lifted

New headaches for miners after Goa mining ban lifted

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The verdict on deemed licences has the Street question whether Sesa Sterlite owns any mines in Goa.

One-day strike: Economy loses a whopping Rs 25,000 crore

One-day strike: Economy loses a whopping Rs 25,000 crore

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

As a nationwide strike of trade unions hit banking and other services on Wednesday, business chambers pegged the loss to the economy at a staggering Rs 25,000 crore and said such "disruptive" actions can hit India's image as an attractive business destination.

Christmas recipes: Utterly sweetalicious Goan treats

Christmas recipes: Utterly sweetalicious Goan treats

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Ivan Crasto offers his family's recipe for Goan semolina cake and Chocolate Fudge.

US successfully tests ICBM intercepts

US successfully tests ICBM intercepts

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The US military fired an intercontinental ballistic missile-type weapon on Tuesday from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It then fired a missile to intercept it from Vandenberg air force base in California.

Rajan warns of action against banks hiding true NPA numbers

Rajan warns of action against banks hiding true NPA numbers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Concerned over banks hiding their actual NPA numbers, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said the central bank is "increasingly turning towards taking action" on such divergences.

Sensex rises, Nifty holds 8,900; FMCG, Pharma shares lead

Sensex rises, Nifty holds 8,900; FMCG, Pharma shares lead

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Sensex rises, Nifty holds 8,900; FMCG, Pharma shares lead.

RBI may cut CRR, postpone repo rate cut: BoFA

RBI may cut CRR, postpone repo rate cut: BoFA

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The global brokerage firm believes that CRR cut is likely to help cut lending rates and revive growth sentiments.

Why the gold deposit scheme lacks in shine

Why the gold deposit scheme lacks in shine

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

In 5 years, the average demand for gold has been 895 tonnes annually.

Global markets brace for short-term hit after Paris attacks

Global markets brace for short-term hit after Paris attacks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

French stocks, particularly those exposed to the country's large tourism sector, are likely to suffer the biggest falls

Rs 10cr cash, 10kg gold found at UP babu's home

Rs 10cr cash, 10kg gold found at UP babu's home

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It has conducted searches against four bureaucrats based in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the last three days.

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its segment-above technologies.

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The prospect of further falls in remittances is a hindrance for the Reserve Bank of India, as it seeks to bullet-proof the economy against sudden capital outflows

Taliban attacks don't deter Afghan election

Taliban attacks don't deter Afghan election

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The election seem to have been conducted without any major security lapses. However, in the coming weeks, the military situation in Kandahar could tilt in the Taliban's favour, notes Aveek Sen.

Bihar effect: Markets may feel aftershocks

Bihar effect: Markets may feel aftershocks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Experts believe the market will fall between 1 and 3%.

Cashless economy: RBI to promote card usage in smaller towns

Cashless economy: RBI to promote card usage in smaller towns

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

In efforts to move towards a cashless society, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it will come out with a concept paper on promoting electronic payments, especially in smaller towns, by November-end.

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation.

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act of a state regulates the purchase of agricultural products, such as cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables for that region. It hobbles farmers, imposing multiple levies on produce and disallows direct sales to private companies.

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Bahubali becomes highest opener of the year

Bahubali becomes highest opener of the year

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Move over Happy New Year and Dhoom 3, we have a new champion in a non-Bollywood film.

A big challenge to make Digital India a reality

A big challenge to make Digital India a reality

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

E-governance roll-out needs better infrastructure, privacy protection.

Japan gets ready for a new Emperor

Japan gets ready for a new Emperor

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Google Moto X launched to take on Apple and Samsung

Google Moto X launched to take on Apple and Samsung

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Motorola today launched its first flagship smartphone Moto X, after being taken over by Google, to take on competition from Apple and Samsung.

Pakistan may soon have 3rd largest nuke stockpile

Pakistan may soon have 3rd largest nuke stockpile

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

It currently has between 140 and 150 nuclear weapons in its control and stockpiled around 200 to 300 kilogram of plutonium.

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Google won't miss the revenue.

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh with a day to spare

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh with a day to spare

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka crushed a hapless Bangladesh by an innings and 248 runs, with more than a day to spare, to win the first Test and go 1-0 up in the two-match series on Thursday.

'Blood trail showed killers returned across LoC'

'Blood trail showed killers returned across LoC'

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Basit was called in by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar to convey India's strong views on the incident, the external affairs ministry said.

Christmas recipe: Chicken Biryani and Macaroons

Christmas recipe: Chicken Biryani and Macaroons

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Chitra R shares this special Christmas recipe from her hometown Kanyakumari.

Will Star's cricket gamble turn into a goldmine?

Will Star's cricket gamble turn into a goldmine?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Star's maths is simple: It expects to make something close to Rs 40 billion from the two properties in the first year (2018) itself, which is pretty close to its break even point

Blow for Modi sarkar as US report reveals holes in religious freedom

Blow for Modi sarkar as US report reveals holes in religious freedom

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

India witnessed religiously motivated killings, arrests, riots and coerced religious conversions and the police in some cases failed to respond effectively to communal violence, according to the US State Department report on International Religious Freedom.

High-speed rail may not be a tough nut for govt

High-speed rail may not be a tough nut for govt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Rail ministry pinning hopes on foreign partner and private capital

Sports Shorts: Sindhu still searching for a title this year...

Sports Shorts: Sindhu still searching for a title this year...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

P V Sindhu opens her campaign in the China Open women's singles against Evgeniya Kosetskaya of Russia, in Fuzhou, China, on Tuesday.

'NSG-led surgical operations helped confine terrorists to smaller area'

'NSG-led surgical operations helped confine terrorists to smaller area'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The NSG, aided by the Garuds and the Army, conducted a chain of surgical 'step by step' operations to eliminate the six terrorists.

Pujara 10/10; Bumrah 9/10: Aussie Report Card

Pujara 10/10; Bumrah 9/10: Aussie Report Card

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

How India's players fared in Australia.

What equity investors can expect in 2018

What equity investors can expect in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Earnings growth is expected to accelerate as lingering toxic effects of note ban ease off and GST settles down. However, stock valuations are high and that means market is also overdue for correction, says Devangshu Datta.

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