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350% rise in cybercrime in India in 3 years: Study

350% rise in cybercrime in India in 3 years: Study

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Operating systems are increasingly subject to cyberattacks, as many are built around legacy technologies with weaker protocols

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'They want (the ownership and management of PSU banks) to pass into the hands of a private sector entity.' 'Ownership of these banks will go from the public sector to private sector.'

Mumbai's CST is world heritage building

Mumbai's CST is world heritage building

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

UNESCO's officer-in-charge in New Delhi presented the certificate to the Chairman of Railway Board, which has been preserving the monument, at a ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India's export slump casts shadow on growth prospects

India's export slump casts shadow on growth prospects

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Modi sees export-led growth one of the best ways to create jobs.

It's time to check in to India!

It's time to check in to India!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.

India is a stakeholder in Korean peace process: PM Modi

India is a stakeholder in Korean peace process: PM Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

PM indirectly referred to North Korea's proliferation linkages with Pakistan.

Sabotage theory persists in Pak rail accident

Sabotage theory persists in Pak rail accident

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Pakistan's triple train crash, in which 133 people were killed, has sparked off a major controversy among railway officials.

A Modi-fied foreign policy: Change with continuity

A Modi-fied foreign policy: Change with continuity

Rediff.com17 May 2014

The major driver of Mod's foreign policy can be gauged from his economic priorities such as creating employment opportunities for the youth bulge. Related to this is emphasis on manufacturing, and infrastructure development, which in turn raises the issue of FDI. He has already articulated his views on all these issues, says Rup Narayan Das.

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Budget forces last minute change in finance minister's plans.

Chinese firms keen to invest billions in India, but...

Chinese firms keen to invest billions in India, but...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Investors expect more investment-friendly policies opening up more sectors for foreign direct investment

Modi speeds up capital spending in April to push growth

Modi speeds up capital spending in April to push growth

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Modi's government plans to support domestic demand

Chinese President Xi breaks protocol, meets Swaraj

Chinese President Xi breaks protocol, meets Swaraj

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday received External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

Is ecommerce in India a bubble waiting to burst?

Is ecommerce in India a bubble waiting to burst?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The sector will start making operating profits by 2020.

Pvt operators for bullet train on RailMin radar

Pvt operators for bullet train on RailMin radar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

DMRC-like SPV to be floated in a month for the Rs 98,000 crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

Markets extend gains for the fourth straight day

Markets extend gains for the fourth straight day

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex ended 80 points up at 23,789 while the Nifty50 closed at 7,235, up 24 points.

Malaysia postpones $1.5-billion rail project

Malaysia postpones $1.5-billion rail project

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Malaysia has decided to 'postpone indefinitely' the $1.5 billion railway project, initially promised to India's state-owned IRCON and Chinese Rail Company CRET, saying it was too expensive.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

Fulfilling economic promises will be an uphill task for Modi

Fulfilling economic promises will be an uphill task for Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Sustaining anything in the region of 7% growth should be good enough in a troubled and risk-laden world, says T N Ninan.

India to help Lanka develop regional petro hub; IOC signs pact

India to help Lanka develop regional petro hub; IOC signs pact

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Modi said that the ocean economy held 'enormous promise'.

The Beauties of Sikkim

The Beauties of Sikkim

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'The Himalayan people may not represent a large or politically influential section of the population, but India's security depends on them.' 'Let us hope Sikkim remains a beacon of stability,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to the picturesque north eastern state.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Authorities also said the recovery rate of COVID-19 patients was improving consistently in India and it was in a much better position in handling the pandemic, which has seen more than 63 lakh people testing positive for this virus since its emergence in China last December and over 3.7 lakh having lost their lives.

World Heritage status for Chhatrapati Shivaji Term

World Heritage status for Chhatrapati Shivaji Term

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

This is the second such site in Mumbai (besides Elephanta Caves) and 25th in Asia being put under the World Heritage list.

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Being attended by nearly 40 countries and leading groupings like the European Union, the annual conference of the Heart of Asia -- Istanbul Process is deliberating on various challenges facing Afghanistan, including revival of a peace process in the conflict-ridden country.

Post Xi's visit, India to woo Chinese travellers

Post Xi's visit, India to woo Chinese travellers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Industry insiders expect Chinese tourists coming to India to double in around two years.

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Modi said India Post and Japan Post would start a 'cool box service' for Japanese people living in India so they could order their favorite food from Japan.

154 confirmed dead in North Korean train explosion

154 confirmed dead in North Korean train explosion

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

The number of people injured was not given. However, earlier reports suggested that the figure might be around 1,500.

ADB to increase India lending by 50% to $12 bn by 2018

ADB to increase India lending by 50% to $12 bn by 2018

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

ADB pegs India's GDP growth at 7.8 per cent in FY 2015-16

Has Modi given up on the economy?

Has Modi given up on the economy?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The government has given up its focus on economic growth because it it not something Modi has been able to fully understand.' 'This explains the extraordinary focus on divisive politics by the BJP even at a time when the world's most important man in visiting India,' notes Aakar Patel.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Modi along with Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also walked a few metres on the bridge.

So what if India has hit a rough patch, brighter days are near

So what if India has hit a rough patch, brighter days are near

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The flow of economic news suggests that "good days" are not here as yet.

Rupee gains for second day; bond inflows aid

Rupee gains for second day; bond inflows aid

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The rupee has also been bolstered by inflows into equities and debt this month, despite concerns about the withdrawal of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus and China's economy.

Mr Modi, be wary of the Chinese!

Mr Modi, be wary of the Chinese!

Rediff.com12 May 2015

'Chinese leaders rarely receive their foreign guests in cities other than Beijing. Such respect for India!' 'Does it mean that Modi could replicate "the warmth and unconventional way" by sending Indian troops into Tibet, as Xi did in Chumur (Ladakh) when he arrived in India? Of course, Indians are far too polite to do so,' says Claude Arpi.

Boundary issue will be discussed during Chinese President's visit: India

Boundary issue will be discussed during Chinese President's visit: India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

As it gears up to host Chinese President Xi Jinping, India on Monday said it expects that the visit will address the "interests and concerns" of the two countries and that "all substantive" issues having bearing on the ties including the boundary dispute will be discussed.

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

On June 12, history was made when United States President Donald Trump shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and had extensive talks at Capella Hotel in Singapore. However, this meet has come after several twists and turns. Following is the chronology of key events leading to a historic summit between the two leaders.

'$5 trillion economy by 2024 does not seem possible'

'$5 trillion economy by 2024 does not seem possible'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'We are at $2.7 trillion and 2024 is not far away.' 'The country will need to grow by 9% every year for 5 years continuously and raise the aggregate investment rate to 38% of GDP to achieve the government's target of turning India into a $5 trillion economy.' 'Given the fact that we are only growing at about 5% and our investment rates are only about 30%, it may take a number of years before we can reach that targeted level.'

Will remove all roadblocks to attract FDI, says Modi

Will remove all roadblocks to attract FDI, says Modi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has carried out major reforms -- including labour reforms and reforms in insurance and defence sectors -- 'in less than 100 days' and stopped reversals Indian economy had been facing.

10 Likes from Modi@FB town hall

10 Likes from Modi@FB town hall

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Here are 10 takeaways from what Modi told the Facebook town hall

Incursions cast shadow on Sino-India meet, Modi raises issue

Incursions cast shadow on Sino-India meet, Modi raises issue

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

With the continuing stand-off in Ladakh casting a shadow over the Sino-India talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday raised 'serious concerns' over the repeated incidents along the border and sought an early settlement of the boundary question.

What can be done to boost the depressed steel sector

What can be done to boost the depressed steel sector

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Higher import duties on steel improve the bottom lines of steel-makers, but depress those of downstream users of steel.

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry said West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh reported a casualty each on Monday, taking the total number of deaths to nine in the country due to COVID-19.