News for 'Brazil Russia India China South Africa'

K V Kamath: A man who always challenges the status quo

K V Kamath: A man who always challenges the status quo

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Under KV Kamath's leadership, ICICI Bank's revenues grew multi-fold.

Modi to visit Bali from Nov 14-16 for G-20 summit, hold bilateral meets

Modi to visit Bali from Nov 14-16 for G-20 summit, hold bilateral meets

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Indonesian city of Bali from November 14 to 16 to attend the G-20 summit, the ministry of external affairs announced on Thursday.

Modi's BRICS symphony in Goa

Modi's BRICS symphony in Goa

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Narendra Modi's success at the BRICS summit is the best Diwali gift for India's diplomacy and marks her ascendancy to global leadership, says Tarun Vijay.

Lotus in G20 logo shocking, says Cong; Rajiv means..., retorts BJP

Lotus in G20 logo shocking, says Cong; Rajiv means..., retorts BJP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The attack by the Opposition party came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the logo, theme and website for India's upcoming presidency of the grouping.

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Modi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Xi on Tuesday.

IMF chief Lagarde under investigation in French fraud case

IMF chief Lagarde under investigation in French fraud case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

IMF chief Christine Lagarde has been put under formal investigation by French magistrates for alleged negligence in a political fraud affair dating from 2008 when she was finance minister.

Why Supreme Court Drags Feet On Important Matters

Why Supreme Court Drags Feet On Important Matters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

For the longest time, the court did not even hear important matters that the government did not want it to. Of late, it has begun to form benches. Meanwhile a lot of the damage has been done and continues to be done, asserts Aakar Patel.

US is concerned about India's taxation policy, IPR issues'

"US is concerned about India's taxation policy, IPR issues'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Modi is practical person... If he comes in, he will revive the economy and create jobs, says Sanjay Suri.

India's reserves rise $20 billion in Q4, buck slower reserve growth trend

India's reserves rise $20 billion in Q4, buck slower reserve growth trend

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Indian reserves stood at $343 billion at the end of March 2015.

Most competitive economy: India's ranking slips

Most competitive economy: India's ranking slips

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

On the list of 137 economies, Switzerland is followed by the US and Singapore in second and third places, respectively.

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The responsibility for peace in Ukraine now rests in the hands of the two principal belligerents, Russia and the US, and the prime victim of this great power rivalry, Ukraine, points out Nitin Desai.

New Development Bank: A good move for infrastructure financing

New Development Bank: A good move for infrastructure financing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Any additional effort to assuage the growing worldwide hunger for infrastructure funding is more than welcome, says Barun Roy.

11 Indian institutes among top 100 univs in emerging nations

11 Indian institutes among top 100 univs in emerging nations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay were ranked among the Top 40 as per Times Higher Education BRICS and Emerging Economies Rankings 2015.

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The annual list, released on Wednesday by Geneva-based World Economic Forum, comes at a time when the new Indian government has completed 100 days in power and has promised further steps to revive its economy and the ease of doing business in the country.

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday said he views the current situation in Ukraine as an issue of humanity and human values and not of politics or economy even as he called for respecting international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

The scary story of higher education in India

The scary story of higher education in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

21st century may have witnessed expansion of higher educational institutions, but who can afford it? Sushree Panigrahi & Jeet Singh look at the numbers.

Modi to discuss 'key issues' with G20 leaders in Bali

Modi to discuss 'key issues' with G20 leaders in Bali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

In a statement ahead of his visit to the Indonesian city for the G20 leaders' summit, Modi said he will also highlight India's achievements and its 'unwavering commitment' to collectively address key global issues.

It's time India scores on economic diplomacy

It's time India scores on economic diplomacy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Opportunity for India to take leadership in economic diplomacy.

In trend reversal, rich nations' corporate earnings stand out

In trend reversal, rich nations' corporate earnings stand out

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

In the past 12 months, such earnings have grown in double digits in Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea.

Biden, Xi come face to face for the 1st time amid tension over Taiwan

Biden, Xi come face to face for the 1st time amid tension over Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Biden and Xi shook hands and greeted each other with smiles, standing in front of a row of US and Chinese flags.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'This kind of a last minute order creates immense problems for airlines.'

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Municipal authorities have envisioned a comprehensive and pro-active plan to combat dengue this year with focussed fumigation at monument sites and markets in Delhi, which will host the G20 summit in September.

Jaitley woos Chinese firms to invest in India's infra sector

Jaitley woos Chinese firms to invest in India's infra sector

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

'We have to make doing business in India easier.'

Over 87 pc Indians think Modi's policies make sense: survey

Over 87 pc Indians think Modi's policies make sense: survey

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

A Harvard school study has adjudged Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the four global leaders who enjoy high levels of confidence in handling both domestic and international affairs.

No more quarantine for travellers from 99 countries

No more quarantine for travellers from 99 countries

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Travellers from these 99 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands and Russia, which have been listed under 'Category A', have to submit a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal (newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel, apart from uploading a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report, according to the revised Guidelines for International Arrivals released by the Union health ministry on November 11.

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

In his latest monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi said that India is capable of providing solutions to the varied challenges being faced globally.

At BRICS Summit, PM calls Pak 'mothership of terror'

At BRICS Summit, PM calls Pak 'mothership of terror'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

The prime minister also said that country nurtures a mindset that loudly proclaims that terrorism is justified for political gains.

Why India fails to extradite Mallya, Modi, Choksi...

Why India fails to extradite Mallya, Modi, Choksi...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'What is the problem in getting the UK to extradite our citizens?' asks Aakar Patel.

Where is the global economy headed to?

Where is the global economy headed to?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

India was ranked 12th among the large economies in 2008, and moved up to 10th by 2013, overtaking Canada and Spain.

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'India has the potential to do a lot more to take advantage of the time today where we stand to gain, geopolitically and in terms of market attractiveness.'

BRICS voices concern over 'fragile' global growth

BRICS voices concern over 'fragile' global growth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

BRICS countries, including India, on Thursday voiced concern over the "fragile recovery" of global growth and the potential spillover effects from the "unconventional monetary policies" of the developed countries.

Peace and tranquility on the China border remains a distant dream

Peace and tranquility on the China border remains a distant dream

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'The only choice we have is to strengthen ourselves militarily and economically and develop friendships with others without alarming our neighbours, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi in India for 46 days and counting

Modi in India for 46 days and counting

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The prime minister is all set to break his record of spending most days in the country without travelling abroad.

India among top 10 countries with highest Type 1 diabetes prevalence: Lancet

India among top 10 countries with highest Type 1 diabetes prevalence: Lancet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

This number is predicted to increase to 13.5-17.4 million people living with Type 1 diabetes by 2040, the researchers said.

PM meets Suu Kyi, voices concern over violence in Rakhine

PM meets Suu Kyi, voices concern over violence in Rakhine

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

This is Modi's first bilateral visit to Myanmar.

G20 must focus on infrastructure, jobs to boost growth: PM

G20 must focus on infrastructure, jobs to boost growth: PM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Amid imminent phasing out of the fiscal stimulus by US Federal Reserve, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday called for an "orderly exit" from unconventional monetary policies being pursued by the developed world for the last few years to avoid damaging growth prospects of the developing world.

How India can curb the rupee's slide

How India can curb the rupee's slide

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

India must take urgent measures like issuing sovereign guaranteed bonds and exempting FIIs from short term capital gains tax to stem the rupee's slide, India Inc said.

How Will Modi Shape The G20 Opportunity?

How Will Modi Shape The G20 Opportunity?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Will G20 showcase an India that is inclusive, culturally rich, diverse and tolerant, asks Ramesh Menon.