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AgustaWestland may face probe in UK

AgustaWestland may face probe in UK

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Embattled Anglo-Italian helicopter maker AgustaWestland may face a probe in the UK over its 480 million pounds scandal-hit deal with India for the supply of 12 VVIP choppers.

India-China trade pact a matter of time: Expert

India-China trade pact a matter of time: Expert

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

It is only a matter of time before India and China sign a bilateral trade pact, as there is too much at stake for the Asian giants to ignore each other, according to a Singapore-based advocate and solicitor.

Future of travel: India's OrcaPod

Future of travel: India's OrcaPod

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The OrcaPod is a prototype of what comes after boats, cars, trains and planes. It's India's foray into what Tesla founder Elon Musk calls the 'fifth form of transportation' and India's only entry at the ongoing Hyperloop competition by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Insecure China accuses India of manipulating economic data

Insecure China accuses India of manipulating economic data

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A Chinese government newspaper accuses the Modi government of manipulating economic data to project the 'myth' that India has caught up with the US and surpassed China.

If 'Make in India' is a success then why we are importing FMCG

If 'Make in India' is a success then why we are importing FMCG

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

FMCG import bill is bloated, Modi must do something to bring it down.

Mr Modi, heed what Dr Singh said on Pakistan

Mr Modi, heed what Dr Singh said on Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

It is because of the feared domestic backlash that the Modi government is now stepping up pressure on Pakistan to accommodate Indian interests.

India Ratings pegs current fiscal growth at 7.7%

India Ratings pegs current fiscal growth at 7.7%

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

India Ratings on Mondy projected a 7.7 per cent growth this fiscal driven by consumption demand.

Dhoni, Sangakkara slam unresponsive pitch

Dhoni, Sangakkara slam unresponsive pitch

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lambasted the lifeless pitch that produced a dull, high-scoring draw in the second Test against Sri Lanka, saying the track made it seem that the bowlers were there just to get smashed all over the park.

'Pay the ransom to save kidnapped Indians'

'Pay the ransom to save kidnapped Indians'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

As envoy Suresh K Reddy readies to leave for Baghdad, distinguished diplomat Chinmaya Gharekha says India will have to tread carefully in the strife-torn nation.

Immunisation drives work, Bihar polio free since three years

Immunisation drives work, Bihar polio free since three years

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Bihar has not reported a single case of polio in the last three years and has virtually remained polio free since August 2010, an official said on Monday.

Pathankot mastermind in 'custody' since January 14: Sartaj Aziz

Pathankot mastermind in 'custody' since January 14: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

He also said it was for India to decide on dates for Foreign Secretary-level talks, postponed in the wake of the terror strike.

India score nervy win over Zimbabwe in first ODI

India score nervy win over Zimbabwe in first ODI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

A second-string India just about managed to survive an embarrassing defeat at the hands of a fighting Zimbabwe as the visitors huffed and puffed to a narrow four-run win to take 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series in Harare.

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.

India pay for defensive lapses as Britain secure bronze

India pay for defensive lapses as Britain secure bronze

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

India's defence crumbled in the bronze medal playoff as they crashed to a 1-5 defeat against Great Britain for a fourth-place finish at the World League Semifinals in Antwerp.

Derailed projects throw railways off track

Derailed projects throw railways off track

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The sector is witnessing weak tendering.

Modi hopes GST bill will be passed this year

Modi hopes GST bill will be passed this year

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of public sector undertakings in the country.

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The trip was more about understanding the Indian market, but was also about signaling to the world that Apple has arrived in India

The absurd MNC-backed 'India Project'

The absurd MNC-backed 'India Project'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

MNC-backed IP summits try to influence sitting judges on patent law enforcement issues pending in Indian courts.

Marines shooting: NIA team to visit Italy to quiz witnesses

Marines shooting: NIA team to visit Italy to quiz witnesses

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

A team of National Investigation Agency sleuths is likely to visit Italy to question four Italian marines, who were witnesses to the killing of two fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012, after their refusal to come to India for deposition before investigators.

Four reasons why Modi's Vietnam visit is important

Four reasons why Modi's Vietnam visit is important

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Modi's Vietnam visit is timely and crucial for several reasons. First, Vietnam lies at the heart of India's vision for Southeast Asia as also its 'Act East' policy. India also wants to boost its defence exports to friendly countries. And it is looking to increase trade between the two countries will now is only $7.83 billion, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Kohli, Jadhav hit centuries to power India to victory

Kohli, Jadhav hit centuries to power India to victory

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Skipper Virat Kohli smashed a majestic 122 while Kedar Jadhav conjured up a career-best 120 before India's lower middle-order held nerves to pull off an incredible three-wicket victory over England in the first One-day International.

Ex-NSA chief warns of jihadi wave in India

Ex-NSA chief warns of jihadi wave in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

A new version of jihad is attracting "small but steady stream" of Indians to join Islamic State movement in Syria, Former National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has warned.

Dhoni, Laxman tons light up Eden

Dhoni, Laxman tons light up Eden

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

VVS Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit centuries in a record partnership before India declared their first innings on 643 for six on day three of the second and final Test against South Africa, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

10 things India's common man needs from the Budget

10 things India's common man needs from the Budget

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The challenge before India is to make the process of development inclusive so that the gap between the rich and the poor decreases, says Sandeep Pandey.

India must hold its nerve in Kashmir

India must hold its nerve in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

There is a great danger of the government getting stampeded into actions in Kashmir that could result in long lasting damage, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

St Lucia Test PHOTOS: Brathwaite leads West Indies reply on Day Two

St Lucia Test PHOTOS: Brathwaite leads West Indies reply on Day Two

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India suffered a late batting collapse, allowing the West Indies to sneak back into the contest after Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha struck fighting centuries on day two of the third Test in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

Hockey WC: India concede late goal to go down to England in 2nd match

Hockey WC: India concede late goal to go down to England in 2nd match

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

India crashed to their second defeat in the men's hockey World Cup by conceding a late goal yet again to go down 1-2 against England at the Kyocera Stadium in The Hague on Monday.

Jaitley in DC: If only India's reforms had begun 20 years earlier...

Jaitley in DC: If only India's reforms had begun 20 years earlier...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on his maiden visit as minister to Washington, DC, addresses two think thanks, leaves American Establishment impressed, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

Why Indian celebrities choose silence

Why Indian celebrities choose silence

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

"A Meryl Streep or Jimmy Kimmel can speak their mind, and stay assured that they won't be harmed. That does not happen in India," say Manavi Kapur & Ranjita Ganesan.

Asian CT Hockey: Inexperienced India go down fighting to Pakistan

Asian CT Hockey: Inexperienced India go down fighting to Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

An inexperienced Indian men's hockey team fought hard before going down to arch-rivals Pakistan 4-5 and slumping to their third defeat in the Asian Champions Trophy at Kakamigahara, Japan on Thursday.

'Pursue with current players, they will deliver in next World Cup'

'Pursue with current players, they will deliver in next World Cup'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Impressed by India's good showing in the cricket World Cup, former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad believes that if the current lot of players is persisted with they will deliver in the ICC's next 50-over showpiece event in England.

Pakistan should completely stop support to terror: PM to Wall Street Journal

Pakistan should completely stop support to terror: PM to Wall Street Journal

Rediff.com27 May 2016

He said he has always maintained that instead of fighting with each other, India and Pakistan should together fight against poverty.

Asian Games: Indian women lose recurve bronze play-off to Japan

Asian Games: Indian women lose recurve bronze play-off to Japan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

The Indian recurve archers wrapped up a thoroughly disappointing performance at the 17th Asian Games after the women's team lost a tense bronze medal match to Japan in a shoot-off in Incheon on Sunday.

America won't stop India from more such strikes

America won't stop India from more such strikes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'The interests of the United States and India are sharply aligned on the issue of Pakistan-based terrorism.'

'India will be largest source of oil demand after 2020'

'India will be largest source of oil demand after 2020'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

India will become the largest single source of global oil demand growth after 2020, the International Energy Agency said.

New Mauritius tax treaty will not lead to drop in FDI: Jaitley

New Mauritius tax treaty will not lead to drop in FDI: Jaitley

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The amendment would help check round-tripping of funds and boost the domestic consumption, Jaitley added

Coal turnaround to ease power cuts this summer

Coal turnaround to ease power cuts this summer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

India is expected to cut imports by a fifth in the fiscal year.

The tyrant falls: Why Rajapaksa lost

The tyrant falls: Why Rajapaksa lost

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

'It is up to New Delhi to take quick advantage of the turn of events in Sri Lanka. Otherwise, Beijing's economic clout and the deep roots it has grown in the island nation may well tempt the new President to play the India versus China game,' says Nitin A Gokhale.

Italian PM: Will seek international help on marines' trial in India

Italian PM: Will seek international help on marines' trial in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Italy will take up at the "international level" the trial of two marines in India for the killing of two Indian fishermen, Premier Enrico Letta has said.

'Economic growth: India has the potential to replace China'

'Economic growth: India has the potential to replace China'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The country has already laid down a 'red carpet' for businesses.