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TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA, is welcomed back by Palaniswami

TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA, is welcomed back by Palaniswami

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

In apparent signs of thaw after years of bickering stemming out of internal feud in the AIADMK in the past, party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami welcomed Dhinakaran back in to the National Democratic Alliance. The AMMK founder reciprocated with a "heartfelt thanks," yet admitting there was "sibling rivalry" with AIADMK, the party he was once associated with.

India to host G20 summit in 2023; Goyal appointed Sherpa

India to host G20 summit in 2023; Goyal appointed Sherpa

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Making the announcement, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that India will hold the G20 presidency from December 1, 2022, and will convene the G20 leaders' summit in 2023 for the first time.

Sitharaman on Adani fallout: Regulators will look into it

Sitharaman on Adani fallout: Regulators will look into it

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

India's economic image is not affected due to Adani Group's recent decision to pull out Rs 20,000 crore FPO (follow-on public offers) amid allegations of financial wrongdoings, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

'A flight to remember': When an MP turned pilot for another MP

'A flight to remember': When an MP turned pilot for another MP

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

So, how does it feel when a fellow Parliamentarian doubles up as your commercial aircraft pilot?

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls: Prestige Battle Between Shiv Sena, BJP

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls: Prestige Battle Between Shiv Sena, BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Even though MLAs are required to show their ballot to respective party whips before casting their vote, all parties have ensured their MLAs are housed in five star hotels closer to the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha where voting will take place on June 10.

India to revolutionise use of green technology

India to revolutionise use of green technology

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The development of the industrial corridor will bring about a revolution in the use of green technologies.

India has created over 300,000 jobs in the US

India has created over 300,000 jobs in the US

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma has shrugged off the recent irritants that have cropped up less than six weeks before US President Barack Obama makes his visit to India as 'transient negativity', and predicted they would 'get dissipated' soon.

Will improve trade balance: Wen assures India

Will improve trade balance: Wen assures India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

India and China took their economic relationship a step forward today, signing a memorandum of understanding on 'Expansion of Trade and Economic Cooperation' and recognising the need for "balanced trade".

Anand Sharma to retain ministerial berth

Anand Sharma to retain ministerial berth

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Top Congress sources hinted on Thursday that Sharma will not have to resign as the party would re-nominate him by July. He is likely to get his third term in Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra or Andhra Pradesh.

'Stimulus roll-back after ensuring growth'

'Stimulus roll-back after ensuring growth'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The centre will be cautious in withdrawing the fiscal stimulus packages given to key-sectors and will do so only after ensuring growth is sustainable in the economy, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma said.

Don't confuse subsidies with tariffs: India

Don't confuse subsidies with tariffs: India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

India has warned the developed world not to confuse subsidies with tariffs and said if a country like the US wanted "headroom" for distortions in subsidies the developing world will be seeking the same for tariffs.

Nalco wins export honour

Nalco wins export honour

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

National Aluminium Company Ltd has won the Engineering Export Promotion Council's All India Export award in the "star performer" category for 2005-06, the firm said on Friday.

Kareena to get Smita Patil award

Kareena to get Smita Patil award

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

The actress has been noted for her contribution to cinema.

Karnataka, Maharashtra Tesco-Trent's first stop

Karnataka, Maharashtra Tesco-Trent's first stop

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The first such proposal in the sector has come from the joint venture between Tata-Trent and Tesco Plc, which will open outlets simultaneously in these two states.

Fresh taxes on gem, jewellery exports likely

Fresh taxes on gem, jewellery exports likely

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The government was close to imposing presumptive tax and the goods and services tax on the gems and jewellery sector

India sets $30 billion FDI target for 2007-08

India sets $30 billion FDI target for 2007-08

Rediff.com29 May 2007

While FDI equity flows were $5.5 billion in 2005-06, it increased almost three times to $15.7 billion in 2006-07. We have set a target of $30 billion in 2007-08, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath said on Tuesday.

New foreign trade policy to focus on FDI, jobs

New foreign trade policy to focus on FDI, jobs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The new Foreign Trade Policy, to be unveiled on April 7, would focus mainly on attracting foreign direct investment and generating employment for the youth.

SEZs for service sectors likely

SEZs for service sectors likely

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

The Centre is contemplating to create Special Economic Zones for various service sectors in different parts of the country, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Arun Jaitley said in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Keeping in view the approaching Lok Sabha elections, the All Indian Congress Committee has appointed a battery of high-profile spokesmen for the Congress to showcase the achievements of the last 10 years of United Progressive Alliance government and publicise the various sectors where the UPA has performed. Renu Mittal reports

Cong rules out supporting Kejriwal against Modi in Varanasi

Cong rules out supporting Kejriwal against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Narendra Modi could be in for a tough fight in Varanasi with the Congress declaring its resolve to put up a formidable candidate against the Bharatiya Janata Party's PM nominee in the Lok Sabha polls and ruling out support to the Aaam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal.