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People with big surnames came and went, but India couldn't develop: PM

People with big surnames came and went, but India couldn't develop: PM

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

The Congress hit back saying the PM could not mislead the people by 'lying' as he had been 'exposed'.

India is home to 1/3rd of the world's poor: IMF

India is home to 1/3rd of the world's poor: IMF

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

These figures are based on purchasing power parity of 2005.

Sensex rallies 511 pts on gains in index heavyweights; Nifty tops 11,150

Sensex rallies 511 pts on gains in index heavyweights; Nifty tops 11,150

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 6 per cent, followed by Maruti, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, and Reliance Industries.

Sensex, Nifty extend record run on vaccine booster

Sensex, Nifty extend record run on vaccine booster

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Among major Sensex movers, Ultratech Cement rose over 4 per cent, Bajaj Finance by 2.63 per cent and Maruti by 2 per cent. BSE Sensex closed up by 133.14 points at a record high of 47,746.22. NSE Nifty rose by 49.35 points at its lifetime high of 13,981.95.

China's Military Upgrade A Cause Of Concern

China's Military Upgrade A Cause Of Concern

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The further expansion and upgrade of the Chinese military does not augur well for India, which continues to confront an increasingly belligerent China on its borders, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

New Delhi has reached out to neighbours like seldom before while singling Islamabad for criticism at international forums.

Climate change, a big threat to Indian economy

Climate change, a big threat to Indian economy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

A global failure to respond to climate changes could result in about 8.7 per cent economic loss in India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2100, Asian Development Bank said.

'Man of Letters' Akhilesh keeps Modi busy with snail mails!

'Man of Letters' Akhilesh keeps Modi busy with snail mails!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has written as many as 80 letter to the PM since he took as the reins of the state three years ago.

US rate hike fear keeps Asian firms in check; India most upbeat

US rate hike fear keeps Asian firms in check; India most upbeat

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

US rate hike fear keeps Asian firms in check; India most upbeat.

TAPI gas pipeline likely to complete by 2017-18

TAPI gas pipeline likely to complete by 2017-18

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily reviewed the progress on the ambitious 1,680-km project with Turkmenistan Minister for Oil and Gas Mukhammetnur Khalylov, who is in New Delhi to attend the eighth Asia Gas Partnership Summit.

Exporters explore 3 back-up routes to Russia, CIS nations

Exporters explore 3 back-up routes to Russia, CIS nations

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Exporters are readying back-up routes to send their shipments to the nations belonging to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), including Russia, as the war in Ukraine continues to intensify. Three routes are being explored. The first is the China route using Qingdao port. The second is the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) route that connects Mumbai to Moscow via Iran and Azerbaijan.

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Nearly 150 companies visited the campus this year.

Nitish must think of new governance ideas

Nitish must think of new governance ideas

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

No one in Bihar will deny Nitish Kumar's contribution to governance, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Sensex cracks below 26,000-level tracking weak European cues

Sensex cracks below 26,000-level tracking weak European cues

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, realty and auto witnessed heavy selling pressure ahead of the RBI Monetary policy which is scheduled on September 29.

Markets cheer European bank stimulus; Sensex gains 273 points

Markets cheer European bank stimulus; Sensex gains 273 points

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex is up 253 points at 29,263 and the 50-share Nifty has gained 68 points at 8,829.

Children's Day special: 'Growing up has become a race'

Children's Day special: 'Growing up has become a race'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Teesta Karkera, 13, of Thakur Public School, Mumbai, tells us how Children's Day isn't celebrated the way it used to be.

In 50 days, Modi govt gave green nod to 5 projects

In 50 days, Modi govt gave green nod to 5 projects

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government has given environment clearance to five projects since it took charge on May 26.

India to receive record remittances but experts worry CAD will still widen

India to receive record remittances but experts worry CAD will still widen

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Of $90 billion remittances that India is expected to receive in 2022, only $27.4 billion has come in the first half of the year.

Arvind Panagariya: An advocate of growth-boosting policies

Arvind Panagariya: An advocate of growth-boosting policies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

He was most recently credited as one of the brains behind labour law reforms in Rajasthan

For Taliban, US is Important

For Taliban, US is Important

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Taliban knows that Washington holds the key, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Peace in border areas basis for normal India-China ties: Jaishankar

Peace in border areas basis for normal India-China ties: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Jaishankar said the last few years have been a "period of serious challenge", both for the relationship and for the prospects of Asia, noting that continuation of the current impasse will not benefit either India or China.

What will Modi 2 give India?

What will Modi 2 give India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'What will this supposedly more business-friendly government do if it gets a second term?' 'Important labour law and land reforms remain off the table.' 'Witness the arm-twisting of foreign players in e-commerce and all but one player in telecom -- and it is very hard to justify this perception that the BJP is business friendly.' 'There will also remain the real risk of ideas seemingly gleaned from the pages of Amar Chitra Katha, overlaid with PowerPoint presentations,' predicts Rahul Jacob.

Sensex extends losses amid F&O expiry; L&T slump

Sensex extends losses amid F&O expiry; L&T slump

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

L&T was the top loser in the Sensex pack, dropping 4.99 per cent, after the engineering major posted a 45 per cent decline in consolidated net profit for the September quarter. Titan, ONGC, Axis Bank, HUL, NTPC, M&M and HDFC were the other major laggards, shedding up to 3.32 per cent. NSE Nifty fell 58.80 points or 0.50 per cent to 11,670.80.

Modi-Xi throw Afghanistan a railway life line, but is it ready?

Modi-Xi throw Afghanistan a railway life line, but is it ready?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Beyond the barbed wire and watchtowers, though, lies a story that casts more than a little doubt on whether this dream will ever be realised. Praveen Swami reports.

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Russia and China are tight-fisted and Iran is broke and none of them has the political will or capacity to bankroll the Afghan economy, which only the US can, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sensex tanks 210 points on weak global cues

Sensex tanks 210 points on weak global cues

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Axis Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, dropping around 5 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, SBI, L&T, IndusInd Bank, Infosys and NTPC. On the other hand, HDFC Bank, HUL, Kotak Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the gainers.

Arvind Subramanian, RBI advisor make case for rate cut

Arvind Subramanian, RBI advisor make case for rate cut

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

RBI recently cut repo by 0.25 percentage point, taking the rate to 7.25 per cent in three reductions since January.

How BRICS Is Expanded Is Crucial

How BRICS Is Expanded Is Crucial

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

With its political colour dominated by less than democratic trends, BRICS currently leaves some of us wondering -- where in this grouping is there an assurance that human freedom will be respected unconditionally? It would be nice to see the new members of BRICS drawn from the ranks of countries wedded to preserving and guarding human freedom, observes Shyam G Menon.

Economy out of difficult situation, more reforms in offing: Modi

Economy out of difficult situation, more reforms in offing: Modi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has within 100 days in office steered the economy out of a "difficult situation" and brought stability, and promised to remove roadblocks to foreign investment.

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the two sides should work for an early resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh to restore peace and tranquility in the border areas as this has been an essential basis for progress in Sino-India ties.

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

How Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung handles the fight with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the issue of appointment of a chief secretary will be an interesting insight into his personality, says Aditi Phadnis

When the waves came crashing

When the waves came crashing

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami took a huge toll on life in Tamil Nadu. A decade later, here's a look at the changes it has brought

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

When 17 million Indians seek their fortune abroad it only means people are losing faith in the government's ability to honour its promises, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will hold its first in-person summit in Samarkand in Uzbekistan on Thursday after two years, shaking off Covid fears and providing a rare opportunity for all its eight heads of state to meet on the sidelines of the event to have face-to-face talks on pressing global and regional issues of common concern.

Markets end flat; Kotak Mahindra Bank, Vedanta surge over 6%

Markets end flat; Kotak Mahindra Bank, Vedanta surge over 6%

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Kotak Mahindra Bank and Vedanta were the top Nifty gainers.

Sensex ends in the red amid volatile trade; IT, auto, realty fall

Sensex ends in the red amid volatile trade; IT, auto, realty fall

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 30.30 points at 28,161.72 and the 50-share Nifty dipped 7.95 points at 8,543.

India in SCO: Opportunities and challenges

India in SCO: Opportunities and challenges

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

It is important the SCO focus strongly on economic development and regional integration that leads to greater benefits for the least developed regions of member-countries, writes Sana Hashmi.

Politics behind India's growth projections

Politics behind India's growth projections

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Most forecasts do not have a track record of transparency and accuracy

Where is the surplus to service the railways' debt?

Where is the surplus to service the railways' debt?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Every class of passenger travel, except three-tier AC, loses money.

China Plus One: Low labour costs and growing workforce give India the edge

China Plus One: Low labour costs and growing workforce give India the edge

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

A combination of one of the lowest labour costs and a large surplus workforce, which will continue to grow until 2031, is one of the key competitive edges that India is leveraging to challenge its rivals in Southeast Asia in the race for a China-Plus-One strategy. Apart from India, the countries in the race to woo global companies that manufacture in China, as well as the supply chains to their country include Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. On the labour front, India is a clear winner.