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'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Vigilance is the enemy of the virus.' 'We need to be alert all the time, about this, until we fully understand it.' 'And that's going to take years, actually.'

India's entry into the SCO may bring it closer to China

India's entry into the SCO may bring it closer to China

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

It seems China is ready to cooperate with India in the central Asian region through the SCO framework, the reasons for which are manifold, says Sana Hashmi.

Melbourne: 1 killed, 2 injured in IS-claimed knife attack

Melbourne: 1 killed, 2 injured in IS-claimed knife attack

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The man was shot after confronting police officers on a busy city street, authorities said. He was taken into custody in a critical condition. He succumbed to the gunshot wounds in the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Parliament clears decks for GST rollout from July 1

Parliament clears decks for GST rollout from July 1

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Parliament on Thursday cleared the decks for the rollout of the historic Goods and Services Tax from July 1 as it approved four supporting legislations to usher in the one-nation-one-tax regime.

Budget may give FPIs relief from tax on indirect transfers

Budget may give FPIs relief from tax on indirect transfers

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

The coming Union Budget might give relief to foreign portfolio investors from taxation on indirect transfers.

Mizoram girl found murdered in Delhi home, partner detained

Mizoram girl found murdered in Delhi home, partner detained

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

A 27-year-old girl from Mizoram was found dead under mysterious circumstances in south Delhi's Munirka area last night, police said.

How to revive India's corrupt and debt-ridden power sector

How to revive India's corrupt and debt-ridden power sector

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Hard and unpopular decisions are needed - not just another round of financial repackaging to sort out the discom mess.

States race to meet the smart city deadline

States race to meet the smart city deadline

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir seek more time.

Why small savings investments have risen to Rs 1.55 trillion

Why small savings investments have risen to Rs 1.55 trillion

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Demonetisation is the biggest reason for the rise in preference for small savings.

Inside BJP's 1.70 lakh sq ft newly-inaugurated head office

Inside BJP's 1.70 lakh sq ft newly-inaugurated head office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The new party office is located at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg and will make the BJP the first major national party to shift its office outside Lutyens' Bungalow Zone.

$100-bn foreign investments knocking at India's doors: Modi

$100-bn foreign investments knocking at India's doors: Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

In the last couple of months, the Prime Minister has visited Japan and the US and launched the Make in India campaign to lure foreign investments into manufacturing sector.

As fuel prices skyrocket, it's the Centre who earned the most

As fuel prices skyrocket, it's the Centre who earned the most

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The finance minister has labelled about 65 per cent of the fuel excise revenue as cess, including the restructured road and infrastructure cess

Budget 2019: Why FM likely to stick to fiscal deficit target at 3.4% of GDP

Budget 2019: Why FM likely to stick to fiscal deficit target at 3.4% of GDP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Budget-makers in North Block are looking to maintain this fiscal status quo, in spite of tax revenues nowhere close to where the government wants and in spite of possible higher expenditure commitments.

'GST structure is complex'

'GST structure is complex'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

A well-functioning GST will enhance tax compliance and boost growth: IMF

He refuses to let his disability come in the way of his dreams

He refuses to let his disability come in the way of his dreams

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Confined to a wheelchair, Mohammad Shams refused to let his sporting dreams die.

For panchayats, financial freedom is a distant dream

For panchayats, financial freedom is a distant dream

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Finance Commission has substantially increased the allocation of funds to panchayats, but a large part of it is apportioned by state governments.

Row over Army Chief's appointment, Congress, Left raise questions

Row over Army Chief's appointment, Congress, Left raise questions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The Congress and the Left on Sunday questioned the appointment of the new army chief by superseding two officers, saying every appointment by the government has become controversial.

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Since each chief single-mindedly pursues his service's interests in the competition for turf and in core matters such as budget share. The CDS, therefore, must act as an "honest broker" whose decisions serve the broader national purpose, rather than narrow service interests,' says Ajai Shukla.

Tamil Nadu could have reduced Kerala crisis impact

Tamil Nadu could have reduced Kerala crisis impact

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Given the intensity of the rain, at least a third of this crisis could have been averted, had Tamil Nadu heeded Kerala's requests.

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The movie presents a version of Modi that the bhakts wants the rest of us to see, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

IAF destroys JeM camp in Pakistan

IAF destroys JeM camp in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The pre-dawn operation, described as "non-military" and "preemptive" struck a five-star resort style camp on a hilltop forest and caught the terrorists in their sleep.

The Events of 2018

The Events of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018.

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

This was the companies' highest loss in two years.

Centre pays higher price to keep pensioners happy

Centre pays higher price to keep pensioners happy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Government to pay disproportionately high interest for borrowings from savings, overturning a nearly two-decade-long process of reforms in the management of public debt.

Over 800 kg of explosives, 100 IEDs recovered during election season

Over 800 kg of explosives, 100 IEDs recovered during election season

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Ever since the Election Commission sounded the poll bugle on March 5, over 800 kg of explosives and 127 improvised bombs have been recovered by security forces from across Naxal violence-hit areas.

'India and China are likely to grow at over 5%'

'India and China are likely to grow at over 5%'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Daniel Wu, chairman of the Asian Bankers Association (ABA), says there is merit in merging some of the less efficient public sector banks in the country.

On World Water Day, India faces worst water crisis in decade

On World Water Day, India faces worst water crisis in decade

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu likely to be India's most water-scarce states this summer

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Roger Moore's life in pictures

Roger Moore's life in pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2017

What a life he led!

Discover India's poshest homes

Discover India's poshest homes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Budget reflects a strong sense of political will for reforms

Budget reflects a strong sense of political will for reforms

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Budget is remarkably coherent.

Jabong joins Global Fashion Group

Jabong joins Global Fashion Group

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The agreement means consumers will enjoy more choices and varied price points.

Slain journalist's family to IS: Where is your mercy?

Slain journalist's family to IS: Where is your mercy?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The family of Steven Sotloff, the second American journalist brutally slaughtered in Syria in recent weeks, described their son as 'a gentle soul' who 'tried to find good in a world of darkness' released a statement on Wednesday.

No ISL, I-League merger: AIFF's new roadmap for Indian football

No ISL, I-League merger: AIFF's new roadmap for Indian football

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Ending speculation around the merger of Indian Super League with I-League, the All India Football Federation on Tuesday virtually recognised ISL as the country's premier league as per a new roadmap, which will have three more seven-month leagues in a hierarchical system from 2017 onwards.

Attacker screaming 'this is for Syria' stabs 3 in London station

Attacker screaming 'this is for Syria' stabs 3 in London station

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

This is the first terrorist attack on British soil since the murder of fusilier Lee Rigby in May, 2013.

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Gary Cahill, Arsenal's Ramsey in injury list

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Gary Cahill, Arsenal's Ramsey in injury list

Rediff.com2 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Our preparation is based on ICMR projections, whatever preparations we have to make.' 'If they project around 70,000 is the maximum number of hospital cases by mid-May or May 30, we are preparing accordingly -- how many people will need hospitalisation.'