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Khalistanis have infiltrated farmers' protest: Govt told SC

Khalistanis have infiltrated farmers' protest: Govt told SC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, said that 'Khalistanis' have infiltrated the protest and he will file an affidavit along with the necessary inputs of the intelligence bureau (IB).

'Limited war is the only option with China'

'Limited war is the only option with China'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The PLA will not voluntarily withdraw from Indian territory.'

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'...for success like the BJP.' 'The BJP's work for the next election begins the day one election ends.'

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Former Reserve Bank Governors do not seen any harm in central bank consulting the government before firming up monetary policy initiatives saying such an step would not amount to infringement on its independence.

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Leading scientists and experts said this monumental accomplishment not only marks India's indelible imprint on lunar exploration but also demonstrates the prowess of human collaboration, determination, and cutting-edge technology.

Despite odds, economists confident of India growth story: WEF study

Despite odds, economists confident of India growth story: WEF study

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Most economists expect the global economy to weaken in the coming year amid political and financial volatility, but a large majority of over 90 per cent are confident of moderate or strong growth in South Asia, notably India, a survey showed on Friday. At the same time, the outlook for China has dimmed following signs of deflationary pressures and fragility in the country's real estate market, the World Economic Forum's latest 'Chief Economists Outlook' report said. As the world grapples with political and financial volatility, almost six in 10 believe the global economic outlook will undermine progress towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 74 per cent saying geopolitical tensions will have the same effect.

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

Farm to fork: Going in favour of the grain

Farm to fork: Going in favour of the grain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

In the coming few weeks, agriculture markets in North and Central India will be full of wheat, mustard, and chana - the three main rabi crops grown in these parts. Not only will the price trajectory of these determine the course of food inflation in the months to come, but it could also have a wider impact on the rural economy in the main growing states for these crops. Wheat and chana are largely grown in Madhya Pradesh (MP).

Railways rolls out energy efficiency plan to meet 2030 net-zero target

Railways rolls out energy efficiency plan to meet 2030 net-zero target

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Focuses on meeting non-traction demand through renewables.

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A new committee chaired by former Chief Economic Advisor Shankar Acharya will examine the feasibility of having a 'new financial year' to coincide with the calendar year.

Budget 2023-24: Stay on fiscal glide path, economists advise FM Sitharaman

Budget 2023-24: Stay on fiscal glide path, economists advise FM Sitharaman

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Union government could target a fiscal deficit of 5.8-6 per cent of nominal GDP for 2023-24, and it should continue its capital expenditure push and look to simplify the personal income tax regime, economists recommended Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team during their pre-Budget interaction on Monday. Starting last week, Sitharaman had eight pre-Budget consultations this time. More than 110 invitees representing seven stakeholder groups participated in these meetings, the finance ministry said in a statement. The stakeholder groups included representatives and experts from agriculture and agro-processing industry; industry, infrastructure & climate change; financial sector and capital markets; services and trade; social sector; trade unions and labour organisations; and economists.

Govt-farmers to hold 9th round of talks on Friday

Govt-farmers to hold 9th round of talks on Friday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The government's ninth round of negotiations with protesting farmer unions will take place as scheduled on Friday and the Centre is hopeful of positive discussions, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Thursday.

Top 500 ranking, no online class: Rules for foreign universities in India

Top 500 ranking, no online class: Rules for foreign universities in India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The guidelines have been prepared in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that has envisioned that top universities in the world will be facilitated to operate in India.

Ex-Pak army chief 'wanted me dead': Imran Khan

Ex-Pak army chief 'wanted me dead': Imran Khan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Khan had been at loggerheads with Bajwa ever since his ouster from power in April by a no-confidence motion.

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

General Motors' Tavera recall prompts Union government to formulate a stricter policy.

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali.

G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

India's role as a leader of the global south may require it to give up its ambition to serve as a bridge between the warring halves of the international community, points out Mihir S Sharma.

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Li also had a difficult meeting with some of the Western leaders on the sidelines, especially Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has signalled Italy's resolve to quit China's famed Belt and Road Initiative for its failure to bring the expected results to Rome.

Sitharaman walks the tech talk with AI, data governance, digilocker in Budget

Sitharaman walks the tech talk with AI, data governance, digilocker in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Union Budget on Wednesday outlined several initiatives to drive India's technology agenda and boost digital infrastructure, including new centres of excellence for artificial intelligence, National Data Governance Policy, and Entity DigiLocker.

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

This time, Delhi saw a sharp improvement in air quality just ahead of Diwali which can be attributed to intermittent rainfall on Friday and wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Where do the four members of the Supreme Court appointed panel to interface with farmers stand on the Modi government's farm laws?

Why Google won't open data centre in India

Why Google won't open data centre in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Google Inc opened its first two data centres in Asia on Wednesday to cater to the world's fastest growing consumer technology markets, but the company has no plans to open one in China or India.

At ASEAN, Modi presents 12-point proposal to bolster cooperation

At ASEAN, Modi presents 12-point proposal to bolster cooperation

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Modi attended the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta. Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn also attended the summit.

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

As per the NCERT, the decision has been taken to reduce the content load on students in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

SC disagrees with concerns over panel to look into farm laws

SC disagrees with concerns over panel to look into farm laws

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

The remarks of the apex court, which also said there is a 'peculiar lack of comprehension' about constitution of a panel, assumes importance as some of the members of the recently constituted committee to resolve the deadlock between farmers and the centre over the farm laws had earlier reportedly expressed their views on the subject.

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Why wouldn't so strategically-minded an adversary, such as China, not militarily exploit to the maximum Indian timidity, stupidity, and cupidity all along the LAC and legitimate, as it has done so often in the past, the fait accompli of incremental territorial grabs which, by the way, is its strategy and policy as implemented on the ground?'

BJP VP says party lacks talent pool; then does a U-turn

BJP VP says party lacks talent pool; then does a U-turn

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party vice president Vinay Sahasrabuddhe was at the centre of a controversy on Wednesday after he reportedly said the party has a "smaller talent pool" compared to the Congress.

Member opts out of SC-appointed committee on farm laws

Member opts out of SC-appointed committee on farm laws

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mann said he would sacrifice any position offered to him so as not to compromise the interests of farmers.

Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Debroy worked as a consultant in the Department of Economic Affairs in Finance Ministry.

Why Pakistani Men Prefer The Army

Why Pakistani Men Prefer The Army

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

What drives Pakistani men to join its military, despite the toll it takes on them?

Construction of new Parl to start after heritage committee's approval

Construction of new Parl to start after heritage committee's approval

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The Central Public Works Department, which is executing the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, will soon start the construction work of the new Parliament building once it gets permission from the Heritage Conservation Committee, officials said on Tuesday.

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'ISRO's style is a terrific example of being able to survive, acknowledge failures, and then most importantly of all, learn from them to ensure that subsequent missions are successful.'

'India, China are locked in a boxing match'

'India, China are locked in a boxing match'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'The 2017 Doklam stand-off in Bhutan, the 2018 Maldives crisis, and the 2020 Nepal Kalapani border dispute shows how Beijing has shot off these countries' shoulders to target India.'

Why Papua New Guinea is critical to India's 'Act East' policy

Why Papua New Guinea is critical to India's 'Act East' policy

Rediff.com10 May 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee's recent visit to the Pacific Island nation is path-breaking, but much more needs to be done, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

In non-cigarettes push, how ITC built more than 25 FMCG mother brands

In non-cigarettes push, how ITC built more than 25 FMCG mother brands

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

A young couple sharing a laugh - in the living room over a Polish joke book, on the beach, in the rain - with the tagline, "Made for each other", hung from billboards at prominent street corners from the 1960s to the 1990s. It was a campaign for one of the largest selling cigarette brands in India, Wills (Navy Cut) from the ITC stable, that resonated with a generation of smokers and non-smokers alike till the curtains came down on tobacco advertising in 2004. As we prepare to welcome 2024, ITC has metamorphosed from a tobacco giant into a conglomerate straddling multiple large-sized businesses. In the mind space of Gen Z or millennials, the company represents a gamut of branded products - from frozen food (ITC Master Chef), noodles (YiPPee!), and cookies (Sunfeast) to snacks (Bingo!) and notebooks (Classmate), and so on and so forth.

An ideal mining policy & how it will impact the economy

An ideal mining policy & how it will impact the economy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The new mining policy must be rock solid

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A number of academicians as well as political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, who were part of the textbook development committee of the NCERT, had asked the council to drop their names from textbooks over 'several substantive revisions of the original texts'.