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Govt keen on health cover for the poor

Govt keen on health cover for the poor

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The Centre is considering a comprehensive health insurance scheme to cover about 25 per cent of India's poor, who are below the poverty line.

Did foreign players make the difference?

Did foreign players make the difference?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Do you think the presence of Brazilian medio Douglas da Silva, defender Suley Musah of Ghana and Nigerian striker Mike Okoro gave East Bengal the winning edge?

India's my second home, Aung San Suu Kyi tells PM Modi

India's my second home, Aung San Suu Kyi tells PM Modi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a meeting with Nobel laureate and Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in his first interaction with the pro-democracy icon.

Modi's 'Make in India' pitch gets Thai PM's support

Modi's 'Make in India' pitch gets Thai PM's support

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong 'Make in India' pitch on Wednesday got the full support of his Thai counterpart Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha who said this concept can also be applied to drive the economy of his country.

India Inc bowled over by Sitharaman's 'new deal'

India Inc bowled over by Sitharaman's 'new deal'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'A bold, progressive step forward,' Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Uday Kotak said of Nirmala Sitharaman's corporate tax breaks.

No decision on withdrawing Indian troops

No decision on withdrawing Indian troops

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The decision may be taken when the tenure of the UN peacekeeping force ends.

Honda to roll out 10 new models in India

Honda to roll out 10 new models in India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The group also said that the company's operations in India - Hero Honda Motors - would establish its third plant in 2006.

China plans tariff on select India goods

China plans tariff on select India goods

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

China will honour its Free Trade Area agreements with its trading partners, levy negotiated tariffs on some Indian goods

First East Asian Summit begins

First East Asian Summit begins

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

India must focus on hardware too: PM

India must focus on hardware too: PM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

India, Thailand, Myanmar to be connected with a 1400-km road

India, Thailand, Myanmar to be connected with a 1400-km road

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The road will help in transportation of goods and further development of SMEs in North East India

How much will India count with Trump?

How much will India count with Trump?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

His view will be shaped by his perception of US world interests and India's economic performance relative to China.

'Govt support crucial for FDI'

'Govt support crucial for FDI'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

PM takes stock of economy

PM takes stock of economy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

India China: historic high

India China: historic high

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

'China-India relations are now in the best shape in history. Bilateral ties have entered a new stage of comprehensive development and neither side views the other as a threat.'

UPA's priority will be immediate neighbours

UPA's priority will be immediate neighbours

Rediff.com31 May 2004

External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh on Monday held a meeting with top Indian diplomats from SAARC and ASEAN countries to assess future policy options.

Moderate tax is the key: Govt

Moderate tax is the key: Govt

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

PM proposes Pan-Asian FTA area

PM proposes Pan-Asian FTA area

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday mooted a Pan-Asian Free Trade Area, along the lines of North American Free Trade Area and the European Union, as part of efforts to make the Asian region an economic power house.

No widening terms of Pathak inquiry: PM

No widening terms of Pathak inquiry: PM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

He also made it clear that the government had nothing to hide on the Volcker issue and that there was a procedure to be followed.

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Aveek Sen on how the Lashkar e Tayiba looks at the world while focusing on India and Afghanistan.

Domestic carriers may fly farther

Domestic carriers may fly farther

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

SBI buys Indonesian bank for $6 mn

SBI buys Indonesian bank for $6 mn

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

Govt keen to attract $150 bn FDI

Govt keen to attract $150 bn FDI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The government will set up a regulatory framework for infrastructure to create the necessary environment to attract $ 150 billion Foreign\n\nDirect Investment (FDI) in the sector for achieving 7-8 per cent\n\ngrowth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announc

Vietnam: The fulcrum of India's 'look east' policy

Vietnam: The fulcrum of India's 'look east' policy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

India-Vietnam relationship has its own imperatives and dynamism. In India's look east policy Vietnam has been the major pivot, at least in terms of security and strategic imperatives, says Rup Narayan Das.

India eyeing trade out of Africa

India eyeing trade out of Africa

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Modi, Medvedev meet in Myanmar

Modi, Medvedev meet in Myanmar

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Ahead of next month's annual Indo-Russia summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev who said India is a "close and valued" partner for his country.

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'India will come increasingly in the US crosshairs if it insists on maintaining its strategic autonomy, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

TVS to enter Indonesia in 2006

TVS to enter Indonesia in 2006

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

TVS Motor Company on Thursday said it would hit the Indonesian market by October 2006 with its step-thru vehicle.

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Foreign ministry spokesman said no change in China's position in case of non-NPT countries.

PM signals low tariffs

PM signals low tariffs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Do a reality check on free trade pacts, says economic survey

Do a reality check on free trade pacts, says economic survey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

During 2013-14, imports from Japan, South Korea and Malaysia stood at $9.49 billion, $12.47 billion and $9.21 billion respectively.