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US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A US court has asked Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation, to pay a compensation of USD 1.2 billion to a Bengaluru-based startup, Devas Multimedia, for cancelling a satellite deal in 2005.

Govt has a new plan to boost direct tax mop-up

Govt has a new plan to boost direct tax mop-up

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The government has set a direct tax collection target of Rs 13.35 trillion, which includes Rs 7.66 trillion from corporation tax and Rs 5.69 trillion from personal income tax.

Democrats' win in US mid-terms opens a door of hope for IT firms

Democrats' win in US mid-terms opens a door of hope for IT firms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

With Democrats having an upper hand in US Congress, the Donald Trump administration will find it difficult to come up with any future legislative changes with regard to visa regulations.

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Last year, the software giant launched a cloud adoption programme for SMBs.

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Delhi doesn't want Modi to invest his substantial political capital to help Trump without the visit yielding positive results for India.

Jat stir loss pegged at Rs 34k crore

Jat stir loss pegged at Rs 34k crore

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

A lawyer has moved the court alleging 'total collapse' of administration.

Temple gold tourism to dazzle you

Temple gold tourism to dazzle you

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Some antique jewellery is displayed in a couple of museums in the world.

Acche din aaye nahi, aa rahe hai: Manohar Parrikar

Acche din aaye nahi, aa rahe hai: Manohar Parrikar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said people should not expect miracles from the Narendra Modi-led government just at the beginning of its tenure.

I have moved closer to wrestling after marriage: Sakshi

I have moved closer to wrestling after marriage: Sakshi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Rio Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik wasn't fully prepared for last month's Asian Wrestling Championship, her first international event after the quadrennial games, she revealed.

Fake news: Govt may block mobile apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp

Fake news: Govt may block mobile apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The government is also trying to curb child abuse and pornography and such platforms act as catalysts in these cases.

New AP capital: Hyderabad hoteliers get a sinking feeling

New AP capital: Hyderabad hoteliers get a sinking feeling

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The new capital Amaravati has been divided into various zones.

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The letter was the latest sign of US frustration about the business environment in India.

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

Jobs still elude Goans

Jobs still elude Goans

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board, the BJP's brainchild, has been able to create only 1,500 jobs

No more 'policy paralysis' in 2015, please: India Inc to govt

No more 'policy paralysis' in 2015, please: India Inc to govt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The government has unleashed a slew of reforms to attract greater investments including higher foreign direct investment in defence and opening up the railways infrastructure sector, relaxed labour laws, launched campaigns like the Make in India for re-invigorating manufacturing, Clean India and Digital India, among others.

India Inc gives thumbs up to Rail Budget

India Inc gives thumbs up to Rail Budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Passenger fares and freight rates were left untouched

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling again! The Pradhan Sevak is in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour to East Asia. This is Modi's first-ever official visit to Indonesia and before the visit, the PM hoped that the meet would cement the political, economic and strategic interest of the two friendly maritime neighbours.

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The original idea was to replace the existing schemes for scheduled castes and tribes.

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

It is likely the government will divide the country into different zones during the proposed extended period of lockdown and might permit a few services to function in safe zones.

Indian economy grew fastest during the 100 days of Modi regime

Indian economy grew fastest during the 100 days of Modi regime

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

India's economy had recorded a subdued growth of 4.7 per cent in the April-June quarter of the last fiscal, 2013-14.

India Inc hails RBI's move to cut statutory liquidity ratio

India Inc hails RBI's move to cut statutory liquidity ratio

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The industry also emphasised on supply-side interventions by the government to tackle persistently high food inflation.

Shifting from Singur gave us a high negative cost: Tata

Shifting from Singur gave us a high negative cost: Tata

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata said shifting the Nano car plant from Singur in West Bengal was a prudent move in hindsight but gave the group a high negative cost.

1 out of 10 professionals in metro cities face anxiety or depression!

1 out of 10 professionals in metro cities face anxiety or depression!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

What's even more worrying is the age distribution.

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Import growth moderated to a four-month low, owing to sharp decline in that of gold.

Note ban, bang! GST, bang! Crippled our economy: Rahul

Note ban, bang! GST, bang! Crippled our economy: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

GST was 'flawed' and had unleashed a 'tsunami of tax terrorism', he said.

India has now emerged as a land of aspirations: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India has now emerged as a land of aspirations: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Prasad appealed to US businesses to invest in the country in a big way specially in ambitious programmes like Make in India

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Asian Games silver medal-winning sailor Sweta Shervegar, a qualified homeopath, dons a PPE kit to become a COVID warrior in Mumbai.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Again would offer two variants of double-toned milk with almonds, cashews, dates; and strawberry, chocolate, jaggery - and two variants of double-toned yoghurt - alphonso mango; and carrot, orange, banana.

Come clean: Chidambaram to service tax defaulters

Come clean: Chidambaram to service tax defaulters

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Chidambaram said that of the total 17 lakh (1.7 million) registered service tax payers, only seven lakh of them were paying the levy.

Women Quota Bill is an idea whose time has come: BJP

Women Quota Bill is an idea whose time has come: BJP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday threw its weight behind the Women's Reservation Bill, saying the quota for women in Parliament and state assemblies is an idea whose time has come.

India Inc says demand rising, but credit a concern

India Inc says demand rising, but credit a concern

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Overall business confidence index is at 6-quarter high: Ficci survey

RBI rate hike will hurt India Inc: Naina Lal Kidwai

RBI rate hike will hurt India Inc: Naina Lal Kidwai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Reserve Bank is scheduled to unveil its first quarter review of the monetary policy on July 30.

How difficult is it to do business in India?

How difficult is it to do business in India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Amid India slipping to 134th spot in the ease of doing business ranking of 189 nations, Planning Commission member Arun Maira on Tuesday said "merely making comparisons" is not enough to improve business conditions.

Soon NRIs to get life-long visas, voting rights likely

Soon NRIs to get life-long visas, voting rights likely

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

In a significant move, the 13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, to be held in Gujarat from January 7 to 9, might see the overseas citizen of India and person of Indian origin cards getting clubbed, External Affairs and Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday.

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Kerry is scheduled to head to India later this month for the fourth annual US-India Strategic Dialogue.

Baahubali theft inspires country's first anti-piracy police unit

Baahubali theft inspires country's first anti-piracy police unit

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Every year, 1,500-2,000 films are produced in India, losing up to 30 per cent of their business to piracy.

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The annual talk-fest of rich and powerful from across the world in snow-laden Alpine resort town of Davos will be attended by nearly 40 heads of government among more than 2,500 global leaders from over 100 countries.

Oil minister justifies hiking RIL gas price

Oil minister justifies hiking RIL gas price

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The oil ministry is rejecting the monetisation of new discoveries as their production will not be viable at the present price of $4.2 per mmbtu

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

BMS, a union affiliated to RSS, plans rally at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on Nov 17; SJM to protest on Oct 29.