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Border incidents with China will continue till...: Army chief

Border incidents with China will continue till...: Army chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

....a long-term boundary agreement is reached between the two countries.

Job generation plummeted 21% between Jan-Dec

Job generation plummeted 21% between Jan-Dec

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

IT topped the group with over 210,000 jobs created in the 2012. Academics and education ranked second with over 34,500 jobs.

Leading Indian businessmen part of Dubai forum

Leading Indian businessmen part of Dubai forum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The formation of the Indian Business Leaders Forum was announced on Sunday by India Trade & Exhibition Centre Middle East established in Sharjah with the mandate from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Days after the government went public with its intent to examine a Sebi order in the NSE matter, its outgoing chairman Ajay Tyagi on Wednesday made it clear that the markets regulator did not "dilute" any of the quasi-judicial verdicts. The comments assume significance as they come after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as per reports, recently said the government is examining if Sebi has taken "necessary punitive" action in the case. In a media interview, the FM had said the government was analysing if there had been "enough application of mind in dealing with this" and if after applying its mind, Sebi took adequate corrective steps.

Coronavirus impact: Tourist inflow to India drops by 30%

Coronavirus impact: Tourist inflow to India drops by 30%

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

India has announced suspension of all tourist visas till April 15 in a bid to contain the spread of the virus.

He Wanted India, China To Be Friends

He Wanted India, China To Be Friends

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'My father's life sends a message that there are positive things happening between India and China, no matter what happens at the border.'

FICCI ends 8-year ties with PwC

FICCI ends 8-year ties with PwC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

While FICCI officials said that parting of ways with Price Waterhouse was not related to the Satyam episode, sources said all business chambers have become wary of associating with those getting infamy from the country's largest corporate fraud.

'Lift service tax on goods transport'

'Lift service tax on goods transport'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

The local chapter of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Coimbatore has again appealed to the Centre to reconsider the imposition of service tax on goods transportation.

How FDI in retail will help consumers, farmers, economy

How FDI in retail will help consumers, farmers, economy

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The recent Cabinet decision to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in the multi-brand retail sector in India has deeply divided the nation's political, social and trading classes.

Ficci calls for changes in APMC Act

Ficci calls for changes in APMC Act

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

The apex biz chamber said that there is an urgent need to make contract farming legal.

India Inc warns against rolling back stimulus

India Inc warns against rolling back stimulus

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

India said said that rolling back of fiscal and monetary stimulus packages, injected by the government to counter the effects of economic downturn, at this stage would be "counter-productive and disastrous to the industry."

Shilpa Shetty's wellness secret

Shilpa Shetty's wellness secret

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

'The respect India commands today is fantastic'

'The respect India commands today is fantastic'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The world has changed from G7 to G8 to G20, where India plays a key role.

Blasts not to hit economic growth

Blasts not to hit economic growth

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Industry chambers on Monday said though the stock markets dipped heavily, the fundamentals of the economy would remain unaffected and there was no need for panic following the two bomb explosions in Mumbai.

CEOs of 40 top US cos form India task force to fight Covid

CEOs of 40 top US cos form India task force to fight Covid

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

In a show of solidarity, the CEOs of some 40 top American companies have come together to create a global task force to mobilise resources to help India fight the battle against Covid-19.

Boeing wants air fares to rise 15%

Boeing wants air fares to rise 15%

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Boeing India president says with the rising prices of aviation fuel, the airlines do not have any option but to increase the fares.

India Inc mourns Kalam's demise

India Inc mourns Kalam's demise

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'His death is an irreparable loss to the nation'.

States may have separate labour laws

States may have separate labour laws

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

The Union government is considering a proposal to empower the states to frame separate labour laws in certain specific locations to attract investments, Union Commerce and Industries Minister Kamal Nath said on Friday.

Ban on H-1B visas to hit innovation, investment: America Inc

Ban on H-1B visas to hit innovation, investment: America Inc

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Massive restrictions on legal immigration - including restricting immigrants who contribute to medicine, science, and research in the United States, and who are working to develop treatments for coronavirus and other deadly diseases - will not only hinder efforts to save lives, but prevent job creation and hurt American economy as the country struggles to recover.

Indian IT to power ahead, despite BPO backlash

Indian IT to power ahead, despite BPO backlash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday said the country's IT industry is slated to grow by 26 per cent this year driven by strong economic performance.

PM's lament unjustified, govt must buck up, says India Inc

PM's lament unjustified, govt must buck up, says India Inc

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Differing with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who feels the corporate sector has been harsh in blaming the government, leading players in India Inc say a policy paralysis in the government and its inability to push reforms have indeed led to an economic slowdown and Singh's criticism is not justified.

'Residential property prices set to rise'

'Residential property prices set to rise'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Improved sentiment because of a stable government to push demand, says Knight Frank.

India-China trade to touch USD 100 bn in 4 yrs: Assocham

India-China trade to touch USD 100 bn in 4 yrs: Assocham

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

As per the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, the two Asian giants can emerge as world's largest trading partners by 2030.

Pak business team calls on Jaitley

Pak business team calls on Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

In yet another confidence building measure, a business delegation led by Siraj Kassam Teli, president, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry met Commerce and Industry Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi on Thursday.

The curious case of $100 billion from China that never came

The curious case of $100 billion from China that never came

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Ahead of the visit, Chinese embassy officials briefed Indian scholars that investment promised would be $100 billion. How this figure came down to $20 billion is a mystery.

India to be among top 10 pharma markets by 2015

India to be among top 10 pharma markets by 2015

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

India's clinical trials business is expected to reach $1 billion.

Rural India back on politicians' itinerary

Rural India back on politicians' itinerary

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The farm sector's contribution to Indian economy is just around 20 per cent and rural India is in a shambles.

Modi pleases India Inc with tax talk

Modi pleases India Inc with tax talk

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

At the Ficci meet, the Gujarat chief minister says 'tax terrorism' in the country is inherently venal; calls for discussion on economic reforms.

Wipro's Rishad Premji bats for self-governance by social media platforms

Wipro's Rishad Premji bats for self-governance by social media platforms

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Software major Wipro's chairman Rishad Premji on Thursday said social media platforms have integrated the world like never before and should be allowed to practice "responsive self-governance" to tackle the menace of hate and misinformation. Premji said technological developments on the digital and social media represent an incredibly powerful opportunity for betterment and the issues arising through its misuse need to be addressed immediately. "Technology, particularly digital and social media, have integrated the world as never before. "They've fostered human connections and solidarity across distances and barriers.

'Modi's rise to power will not affect Indo-Pak trade ties'

'Modi's rise to power will not affect Indo-Pak trade ties'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Narendra Modi's coming to power will not make any difference to Pakistan's trade ties with India, says Zubair Ahmed Malik, president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry.

'N-deal can support 250,000 high-tech US jobs'

'N-deal can support 250,000 high-tech US jobs'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

In a statement a couple of days ago, the business chamber said, 'The Indo-US civilian nuclear initiative will bring India into the international nuclear non-proliferation mainstream and enhance the safety of India's civil program. The initiative will also help to revitalize the US nuclear industry and create thousands of high-tech American jobs.'

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The 61 year-old leader was the Minister for Home Affairs, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislature in Yediyurappa's council of ministers that was dissolved on Monday and was also the Minister in-charge of Haveri and Udupi Districts.

Both India, Pakistan have trust deficiency: Outgoing envoy

Both India, Pakistan have trust deficiency: Outgoing envoy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Pakistan should fully implement the roadmap for normalising economic cooperation with India, including granting it the Most Favoured Nation-status, Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal has said.

Total shut down in Chhattisgarh against Kanker rapes

Total shut down in Chhattisgarh against Kanker rapes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

A one-day statewide bandh called by the Congress to protest against the Kanker rapes involving minor inmates of a government-run tribal girls' hostel was a complete success across Chhattisgarh on Wednesday.

PM's Japan visit may push bilateral trade to $50 bn

PM's Japan visit may push bilateral trade to $50 bn

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Bilateral trade between India and Japan stood at $16.31 billion by the end of fiscal 2013-14.

How Indian BPO could lose out to other nations

How Indian BPO could lose out to other nations

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

India's Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector is facing stiff competition from the likes of Mexico, Malaysia, Philippines, China, Canada and Ireland that are posing a grave threat to the growth of India's BPO sector, said the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India.

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Narendra Modi is to hold summit-level meetings with the heads of more than 50 African nations on Thursday.

'West Bengal: Top investment destination'

'West Bengal: Top investment destination'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

At ground level, Trinamool leaders are quite reasonable and supportive. But TC is such a party where opinions of the grassroot-level people don't matter. The party has decided to oppose whatever development work we undertake, says