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Pak will have better ties with India after polls: Imran Khan

Pak will have better ties with India after polls: Imran Khan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Khan said Islamabad has taken the first step on a new path to peace and progress.

'Our enemy is not Pakistan or China; it is our babus'

'Our enemy is not Pakistan or China; it is our babus'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

'There were tears in my eyes when I parted with my medals. I thought was it for this moment did I become a soldier?' In 2008, Captain H Balakrishnan (retd) of the Indian Navy returned all his medals to the President of India to protest the government's failure to implement the One Rank One Pension scheme.

Amit Shah slams Rahul for remarks on dynastic politics

Amit Shah slams Rahul for remarks on dynastic politics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

"The Congress believes in the politics of appeasement and dynasty, whereas BJP follows politics of performance," Shah said.

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There is a law that prevents the government from diluting its equity in the PSBs below 50 per cent.' 'That law has to be amended and given the parliamentary arithmetic of the political parties, it is not as simple to do that.'

If PM can't address jobs issue, we'll do it in 6 months: Rahul

If PM can't address jobs issue, we'll do it in 6 months: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The youth of the country feel they are not getting opportunity to work for the nation, Rahul said.

Cong should be 'ashamed' of Rahul's Kashmir remark: Shah

Cong should be 'ashamed' of Rahul's Kashmir remark: Shah

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Shah said the revocation of the special status has paved the way for development in Jammu and Kashmir and it will be a "final nail in the coffin of terrorism".

What brokerages expect from Union Budget

What brokerages expect from Union Budget

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

While most experts suggest the government loosen its purse strings and not worry about the fiscal deficit in a pandemic impacted year, it will be a tightrope walk for the government to increase spending without going overboard.

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

Rajan warns of risks from yuan devaluation

Rajan warns of risks from yuan devaluation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

An unexpected devaluation of yuan saw it plunge the most in 20 years.

Buying time at Wuhan

Buying time at Wuhan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Wuhan meetings signify an incremental shift in China's position on India as well as each country buying time for the next phase of bilateral relations, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Production slumps in the powerloom hub of Bhiwandi

Production slumps in the powerloom hub of Bhiwandi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Hit hard by volatility in yarn prices, 50% of the looms said to be operating only 3-4 days a week.

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Prevention plus vaccination is what is going to take us into better territory by September or October.'

Volvo launches new S60 saloon, XC60 crossover

Volvo launches new S60 saloon, XC60 crossover

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Can Volvo take advantage of the festive season with the launch of its refreshed cars that rival Audi A4 and Q3?

Sports Shorts: Ministry doubles pension amount for international medallists

Sports Shorts: Ministry doubles pension amount for international medallists

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

A peculiar problem plagues India's AI roadmap

A peculiar problem plagues India's AI roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

National artificial intelligence unit stuck for lack of anchor department

India's first textile city likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh

India's first textile city likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The textiles sector is India's largest organised employer and critical for the prime minister's dream of creating jobs

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

For years, India has been a low priority for Apple as spending power is weaker than in China

Team Modi reshuffle: 4 ministers promoted to Cabinet rank

Team Modi reshuffle: 4 ministers promoted to Cabinet rank

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Dharmendra Pradhan, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal have been elevated to Cabinet ministers.

PM pushes for self-reliant India with 'Make for World' call

PM pushes for self-reliant India with 'Make for World' call

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

He made a reference to the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley in June this year. "What our jawans can do, what the country can do, the world has seen in Ladakh," he said.

Don't fall prey to lies: Tomar in letter to farmers

Don't fall prey to lies: Tomar in letter to farmers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The minister, in an eight-page open letter to farmers, said the Modi-government was committed to their welfare and stressed that the new legislations were aimed at benefitting small and marginal farmers.

RBI likely to go for 35 bps rate cut: Report

RBI likely to go for 35 bps rate cut: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Foreign brokerage Bank of America Merrill Lynch said they expect the headline inflation to rise to 3.3 per cent in May, but added that it is within the 2-6 per cent range which the government has set for the RBI.

Hit by lockdown woes, smartphone makers bank on e-sales to revive growth

Hit by lockdown woes, smartphone makers bank on e-sales to revive growth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

After six weeks into the second half, the faltering offline channel, which traditionally rakes in 60 per cent of sales for the market, has become the biggest hurdle towards the path of revival.

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Today, we being the majority pass a law and if the Opposition parties do not like it, they throw files at the Chair, and beat up women marshals.'

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

There is a large population standing outside the coverage of primary healthcare, says Praveen Gupta of Raheja QBE.

This Dussehra, hike gold allocation in your portfolio

This Dussehra, hike gold allocation in your portfolio

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Analysts say investors should increase their exposure to gold up to 10% of their portfolio, depending on their comfort with a 2-year horizon. But avoid investing in physical gold or deposit schemes run by jewellers

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Till recently, iPhone production in India was limited to older models at a lower price tag. So far, Apple has localised production of five smartphone models - iPhone SE (1st Gen), 6S, 7, XR and 11.

8 reasons why you should head to Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden

8 reasons why you should head to Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Calling out to all those who love nature and flowers! Rashtrapati Bhavan's lush green Mughal Garden in Delhi is all set to welcome visitors from Wednesday. Visitors will be in for a treat as there will be 70 varieties of seasonal flowers, including specially imported flowers from the Netherlands and Japan from February 6 to March 10. Take a look at what's bloomin'.

TN announces Haj subsidy months after Centre scrapped it

TN announces Haj subsidy months after Centre scrapped it

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The CM said the state government has been extending grant for the Hindus and the Christians for their overseas pilgrimage.

How to invest in gold, silver, copper, platinum and zinc

How to invest in gold, silver, copper, platinum and zinc

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Investing in these precious and base metals is as easy as investing in stocks. Here's how

India to get the most out of EU

India to get the most out of EU

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

Sports Shorts: Growth solid, hope Olympiad will demonstrate it, says Anand

Sports Shorts: Growth solid, hope Olympiad will demonstrate it, says Anand

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

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

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'Businessmen like Rajiv render public service when they speak truth to power,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'Rather than cutting and pasting from advanced economies, we should use basic economic principles to think about what is right for India at the stage of development at which we are,' says Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian.

KCR, the king of the freebies!

KCR, the king of the freebies!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'Freebies are yet be proven a 'pucca' vote-catcher. But don't say that to KCR because he takes pride in two things: His record of delivery and imagination,' says Shekhar Gupta.

GDP to grow 8% in FY16; hit $3 trn mark in 5 years: Panagariya

GDP to grow 8% in FY16; hit $3 trn mark in 5 years: Panagariya

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

On the back of ongoing reforms and stress on manufacturing, India. he said, can look for much bigger share in global exports.

Do you know who owns listed companies?

Do you know who owns listed companies?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

'Institutional ownership, by December 2018, had increased 37.5% from approximately 22% in early 2009,' points out Amit Tandon.

Budget, the other casualty of COVID-19

Budget, the other casualty of COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Even before the outbreak of the flu, it had become clear that the tax revenue numbers for 2019-2020 were overestimated,' observes A K Bhattacharya.

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

For now Walmart has said it remains optimistic about India. But that could change without prior notice, says Nivedita Mookerji.

'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'At this moment, the Trinamool has an edge.'

UK report calls for cheaper, simpler visas for Indians

UK report calls for cheaper, simpler visas for Indians

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

France has now over-taken the UK as India's most visited European nation