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Rajasthan crisis deepens as Pilot claims Gehlot govt's in minority

Rajasthan crisis deepens as Pilot claims Gehlot govt's in minority

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The crisis surfaced on Friday when the Rajasthan Police issued notices to Gehlot, Pilot and the government chief whip, seeking time from them to record their statements over an alleged bid to destabilise the state's Congress government.

End of the road for 3 highway projects

End of the road for 3 highway projects

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

NHAI to pull plug on Rs 3,000-crore ventures for poor show

Gail files public issue prospectus

Gail files public issue prospectus

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

State gas transmission firm Gas Authority of India Ltd on Friday filed the draft prospectus for the public issue of government's 10 per cent stake with capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Delhi air remains very poor; govt constitutes team for surprise inspections

Delhi air remains very poor; govt constitutes team for surprise inspections

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The PM2.5 level (presence in the air of particles with a diametre of less than 2.5 micrometres) touched a new high at 158 as authorities predicted further deterioration of air quality in the coming days.

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming

Affordable housing, smart cities soon as govt eases FDI norms

Affordable housing, smart cities soon as govt eases FDI norms

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The government has relaxed the norms for allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction development sector. It is expected the move will boost affordable housing projects and smart cities across the country.

Creating jobs: The biggest challenge of our time

Creating jobs: The biggest challenge of our time

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

'Is a rapidly growing working-age population a prerequisite for growth or a social tinderbox?'

Kuldip Nayar's last advice to Modi government

Kuldip Nayar's last advice to Modi government

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Nayar wrote that the central government should initiate steps to address the pending inter-state issues in the North East, especially the boundary dispute of Assam with Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.

10 things to keep in mind before starting a company

10 things to keep in mind before starting a company

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Did you know that the Government of India has granted certain tax exemptions to start-ups for a prescribed period?

Deepak Kochhar's NuPower in fresh controversy

Deepak Kochhar's NuPower in fresh controversy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Shareholder advisory companies are raising eyebrows at the ICICI Bank board not being aware of Firstland's investment in NuPower

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The proposed campus will come up on around 125 acres, which the company will acquire from airport authorities, and would house as many as 3,000 employees.

India's billion dollar start ups face cash crunch

India's billion dollar start ups face cash crunch

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Though fundraisings for startups still rank amongst the biggest deals struck this year, the average ticket size has fallen sharply, says Una Galani.

India sees nearly 16,000 cases in a day; Delhi surpasses Mumbai

India sees nearly 16,000 cases in a day; Delhi surpasses Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

As daily testing of samples of blood and throat and nose swabs crossed two lakh for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, over 14,000 new coronavirus cases were registered in the country for the fifth day in a row to take the total count to 4,56,183, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

"Are they ready to review their decisions? If they do, we can also review our decisions. Review will be on both sides," Qureshi said.

Raghuram Rajan: An economist with a difference

Raghuram Rajan: An economist with a difference

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

Only time will tell whether an individual like Rajan would be able to influence the manner in which the Fund looks at the rest of the world, especially developing countries.\n\n

NIT Srinagar students leave for home states

NIT Srinagar students leave for home states

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Jammu South's Sub-divisional Magistrate Srikant Balasaheeb Suse said around 300 students from NIT Srinagar have left by Madras Janta, Sri Shakti, Malwa and Hapa express trains.

A commitment that G20 makes every year, time to deliver?

A commitment that G20 makes every year, time to deliver?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

India's finance minister has emphasised that "it is the real economy that is going to matter.

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The CEO will neither be able to guide the senior team in operational matters nor decide on their appointment, compensation or removal.' 'Yet, the CEO is responsible for the profit and loss of the bank!' 'Why would the senior executives listen to him?' 'Which self-respecting professional would want to be a CEO with these constraints?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Spectrum bounty: How much will the govt get?

Spectrum bounty: How much will the govt get?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The marketplace was simply not conducive to the extension and evolution of broadband networks, particularly for less dense rural markets, so connectivity and services suffered.

Asymptomatic cases raise fears of 2nd wave: Indians in Wuhan

Asymptomatic cases raise fears of 2nd wave: Indians in Wuhan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Though the lockdown has been lifted, local officials continue to ask people to stay indoors.

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In its morning update, the Union health ministry said the total number of positive cases has reached 2,16,919 with a record spike of 9,304 new cases since Wednesday 8 am across the country, while the death toll has increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233.

Should you rush to buy oil & gas, real estate stocks?

Should you rush to buy oil & gas, real estate stocks?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Though the developments are positive, analysts say the benefits will accrue only in the long run

9 Infra suggestions for Budget 2018

9 Infra suggestions for Budget 2018

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Stepped up public expenditure must be accompanied by focused policies, advises Vinayak Chatterjee.

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

It's not just South Africa's Cape Town which is going dry. Here are 10 other cities that are most likely to run out of drinking water.

4.5% GDP growth unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan

4.5% GDP growth unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

He said the 'toxic combination of deep distrust, pervasive fear and a sense of hopelessness in our society' is stifling economic activity and growth.

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

As the government came under attack from the Opposition during the debate on the recent communal riots in the national capital that have claimed over 50 lives, the BJP members alleged that the violence was a pre-planned conspiracy and the home minister and authorities took pro-active steps to control the situation.

How to make the most from your NPS investments

How to make the most from your NPS investments

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Restrict investment to Rs 50,000 for tax benefits, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh, but caution that taxation at maturity and compulsory annuities are dampers.

Taxes during and after RNOR status

Taxes during and after RNOR status

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

RNOR status is a sub-set of the Resident Status.

Loan moratorium: Who will pay interest?

Loan moratorium: Who will pay interest?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

If banks cannot charge interest from borrowers during the moratorium, who will bear that cost? Should the depositors subsidise the borrowers by foregoing interest on deposits? In that case, we will turn banking on its head! notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

But completion occupancy certificates to be mandatory.

Mugabe, wife 'in custody'; not a coup, says Zimbabwean army

Mugabe, wife 'in custody'; not a coup, says Zimbabwean army

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The army said it was targeting 'criminals around Mugabe' who have sent the nation spinning into economic despair.

SC notice to Centre, Delhi on plea for cracker-free festivals

SC notice to Centre, Delhi on plea for cracker-free festivals

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

"We do not want all children to become ninjas," a senior lawyer told the Supreme Court on Thursday, taking a cue from Chief Justice H L Dattu's reference to his grandson looking like a ninja by wearing a mask to avoid high levels of pollution in Delhi.

Massive rescue, relief ops mounted in quake-hit Manipur

Massive rescue, relief ops mounted in quake-hit Manipur

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Massive relief and rescue operations have been launched in Manipur where a strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday claimed nine lives, shattered buildings and caused panic.

Is India's insolvency law really solvent?

Is India's insolvency law really solvent?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Woefully inadequate infrastructure is just one of the many reasons why a case is not settled within 180 days and even 270 days as envisaged by the law, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

ONGC has no claims in KG gas row: RIL

ONGC has no claims in KG gas row: RIL

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

RIL had drawn 58.67 bcm of gas from four wells.

Raghuram Rajan's sermons

Raghuram Rajan's sermons

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'Dr Rajan is often preachy with commandments aimed at nobody in particular,' complains M S Sriram.

BRICS: A strong model for governance

BRICS: A strong model for governance

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The BRICS model will need to demonstrate the efficacy of a second alternative governance structure to reform the Bretton Woods legacy.

Relaxed FDI norms to boost low cost housing

Relaxed FDI norms to boost low cost housing

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Income from renting of properties is taxed at a flat rate of 10%.