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'How can we trust the prime minister?'

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'The Modi government is not listening to us. So now we are coming to Delhi to talk with the central government.'

Airtel not to renew sponsorship contract with BCCI

Airtel not to renew sponsorship contract with BCCI

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Telecom major Airtel has decided against renewing the title sponsorship contract with the BCCI for India's international matches at home leading to the Board calling a marketing committee meeting in Mumbai, on Thursday.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The market breadth was positive. Out of 2,519 stocks traded so far, 1,266 stocks advanced while 1,105 declined on the BSE.

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'A perception has been built in our country that whatever Modi says you cannot challenge that.'

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The development came a day after the protesting farmers rejected the Centre's offer to start talks as soon as they move to Burari and continued to stay put Singhu and Tikri borders of the national capital.

Modi has become a great reformer

Modi has become a great reformer

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Whether it took the corona crisis to bring about the transformation, or otherwise, the change ought to be welcome, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'This confrontation could have been avoided by a less arrogant administration that initially listened, used whatever negotiating skills they had and tried to be more credible,' observes Ramesh Menon.

Star TV subsidiary wins IPL media rights for Rs 302 crore

Star TV subsidiary wins IPL media rights for Rs 302 crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Star India Private Limited, has secured certain media rights relating to the Indian Premier League for Rs 302.2 crore over a three-season period, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Tuesday.

The myriad risks India faces at the moment

The myriad risks India faces at the moment

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Rajan also did his bit by taking steps to protect the currency against speculative attack as did the government in curbing gold imports and bringing the Current Account Deficit

Rabi procurement starts slowly across North India

Rabi procurement starts slowly across North India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

In MP, farmers say sales under new 'Sauda Patrak' method below MSP; Haryana mustard farmers wait for their turn to sell. The annual purchases of major rabi crops in North India largely wheat, mustard and also chana to some extent have been delayed as most cereal mandis were closed in the aftermath of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

Brics to float $100-bn currency pool

Brics to float $100-bn currency pool

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

China would contribute $41bn towards the pool. Brazil, India and Russia would contribute $18bn each; South Africa $5bn.

Truck sales crash 60% in August

Truck sales crash 60% in August

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The overall volume at India's top four M&HCV makers - Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher, and Mahindra & Mahindra - fell 59.5 per cent to 31,067 units during the month.

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'Government is saying that I will not be responsible for ensuring you get MSP but traders and large corporate will be responsible. 'India now is the only country that is saying such things'

MSP will stay, but it was never part of law: Agriculture Minister

MSP will stay, but it was never part of law: Agriculture Minister

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Congress leadership has become stunted, it does not understand agriculture and the party is trying to mislead farmers for its own vested interests, said Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

IIT Madras students hold beef fest to protest ban on cattle slaughter

IIT Madras students hold beef fest to protest ban on cattle slaughter

Rediff.com29 May 2017

More than 50 students supported the cause by participating in this fest late on Sunday night. Earlier on May 27, Students' Federation of India staged similar protest in Kerala by eating beef outside University College, Trivandrum.

Why food prices are staying up

Why food prices are staying up

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee law allows mandis to remain in the grip of a middlemen cartel, with clear links to politicians who run the governments.

How NITI Aayog plans to tackle farm distress

How NITI Aayog plans to tackle farm distress

Rediff.com27 May 2019

NITI Aayog has been working on an action plan to relieve rural distress and energise the agricultural sector

At Rs 60 a kg, onion makes Mumbai cry

At Rs 60 a kg, onion makes Mumbai cry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Onion has become costlier by over 33 per cent in the last one week and over 70 per cent in September so far, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

BCCI sponsorship bids approved

BCCI sponsorship bids approved

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

The Indian team's formal wear and accessories, BCCI ratings, awards and web portal were approved by the Marketing Committee.

Gold, silver fall on subdued demand, weak global cues

Gold, silver fall on subdued demand, weak global cues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The yellow metal fell by Rs 115 to Rs 26,715 and silver lost Rs 400 to Rs 40,350 per kg.

Centre bans sale of cattle in animal markets for slaughter

Centre bans sale of cattle in animal markets for slaughter

Rediff.com26 May 2017

According to the notification, the member secretary of an animal market committee will have to ensure that no person brings a young animal to the animal market.

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Most key rabi-producing states of north India, such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, have staggered their procurement to enable farmers to come in batches, so that there is no overcrowding. The Centre has also set up a call centre to coordinate the inter-state movement of farm commodities.

Oil near three-month high at $113

Oil near three-month high at $113

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The Federal Reserve, whose policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee concludes a two-day meeting on Wednesday, has said it expects to keep short-term interest rates exceptionally low to help support the economy.

Delhi may become first state to have Wal-Mart, Tesco

Delhi may become first state to have Wal-Mart, Tesco

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The city government will bring an amendment to the APMC Act for facilitating direct purchase of produce from farmers.

Nifty ends below 8,600, Dr Reddy's Labs falls 5%; FOMC, BoJ meets eyed

Nifty ends below 8,600, Dr Reddy's Labs falls 5%; FOMC, BoJ meets eyed

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex shed 119 points to close at 27,977 and the Nifty50 dropped 45 points to finish at 8,591.

Guj polls: BJP too faces revolt over nominations

Guj polls: BJP too faces revolt over nominations

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

It was Bharatiya Janata Party's turn to face revolt from a section of the party leaders on Friday who failed to get nominations in the first list of 84 party candidates announced Thursday night.

BCCI to start production house

BCCI to start production house

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

"We are looking at a minimum of USD 350 million for all media rights," Marketing Committee chairman Lalit Modi said.

Sensex ends down over 300 points amid weak global cues

Sensex ends down over 300 points amid weak global cues

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Sensex and the Nifty reached an intra-day low of 19,318 levels and 5,845 mark, respectively.

BCCI to take final call on Chargers on Saturday

BCCI to take final call on Chargers on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The BCCI's top brass will be engaged in a series of meetings in Chennai on Saturday to take a final call on the future of the cash-strapped IPL team Deccan Chargers and also seek to make a couple of important amendments to its constitution.

Maharashtra move may bring down vegetable prices by 10%

Maharashtra move may bring down vegetable prices by 10%

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

The notification allows farmers to directly sell fresh produce to consumers, rather than through agriculture produce marketing committees.

As onion prices near 2-year low, farmers want MSP fixed at Rs 8.5/kg

As onion prices near 2-year low, farmers want MSP fixed at Rs 8.5/kg

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

In the retail markets, fresh onion is sold between Rs 10 and Rs 12 a kg. Now, farmers have to sell onion at a loss of Rs 2-3 per kg if transport cost is included.

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

It is likely the government will divide the country into different zones during the proposed extended period of lockdown and might permit a few services to function in safe zones.

US Fed rate hike puts bonds, rupee under pressure

US Fed rate hike puts bonds, rupee under pressure

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Hawkish guidance by the US Fed raises concerns it could tie the hands of RBI from trimming rates.

Will Subbarao check or boost market rally?

Will Subbarao check or boost market rally?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The domestic market has posted its third straight weekly gain, supported by positive global cues, strong foreign fund inflows and good numbers from some companies.

RBI's prescription for taming inflation

RBI's prescription for taming inflation

Rediff.com25 May 2011

The government data released on May 17 showed a minor dip in headline inflation to 8.66 per cent in April, driven by a moderation in food and manufactured items prices.

Higher base price for BCCI broadcast rights

Higher base price for BCCI broadcast rights

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The BCCI's Marketing Committee, which met in Mumbai on Wednesday, has kept the base price at Rs 31.25 crore plus one crore (Rs 32.25 crore) per international game for A category and Rs 33 crore plus one crore (Rs 34 crore) per game for B category.

Economic recovery: US sounds upbeat

Economic recovery: US sounds upbeat

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The apex bank's observation on Tuesday comes at a time when global markets remain uncertain about the overall impact of the tsunami and the subsequently unravelling nuclear crisis in Japan.

Gold jumps on good seasonal support; silver extends losses

Gold jumps on good seasonal support; silver extends losses

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Gold jumps on good seasonal support; silver extends losses.

Maharashtra farmers return to mandis

Maharashtra farmers return to mandis

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Onion supply in Nashik low but is expected to normalise in a couple of days

Vegetable prices go through the roof in Delhi

Vegetable prices go through the roof in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Though retailers attribute the price rise to traffic restrictions imposed within the city in view of the Commonwealth Games, officials and wholesale traders disagree.