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US drags China to WTO

US drags China to WTO

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The United States on Wednesday filed a case against China with the World Trade Organisation, alleging that the Asian powerhouse was illegally subsidising the production of wind power equipment.

Loan against gold: How it works

Loan against gold: How it works

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Find out how you can put your gold -- stored in safes at homes and bank lockers -- to good use in case you urgently need money at comparatively low rates of interest.

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar makes Winnetka Challenger final

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar makes Winnetka Challenger final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Don't spread your investments too thin.

6 lessons from the stock markets in 2017

6 lessons from the stock markets in 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Salil Dhawan shares his stock market wisdom as 2017 is all set to ring out.

Pacific School Games: Delhi footballer drowns to death in Aus, Sports Ministry orders probe

Pacific School Games: Delhi footballer drowns to death in Aus, Sports Ministry orders probe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Nitisha Negi, was one of the five Indian footballers who were swept away by a huge wave on Sunday when they ventured into the seawaters after the completion of the Games. The Pacific Games were not recognised by the International School Sports Federation, the parent international body. The Indian contingent had around 120 members.

How Banks SURPRISED India

How Banks SURPRISED India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

If the earnings in the first quarter of the current financial year are an indication, most banks, particularly those majority-owned by the government, have fared well, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

End to global crisis? Not too soon, says IMF

End to global crisis? Not too soon, says IMF

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Pointing out that action should be immediate, IMF said there should be a collective effort and that each country that has fiscal space should contribute. According to the agency, as the current crisis would last at least for several more quarters, the fiscal stimulus can rely, more than is usual, on spending measures.

'The attack on Greenpeace means we are asking the right questions'

'The attack on Greenpeace means we are asking the right questions'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'Democracy and dissent are being strangulated. It is not good for the country.'

A unique mediclaim option for senior citizens

A unique mediclaim option for senior citizens

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

ICICI Prudential has tied up with the healthcare service provider to enable investors in its ICICI Prudential Savings Fund use the money seamlessly for medical purpose.

India may get first Covid-19 vaccine by February

India may get first Covid-19 vaccine by February

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The government plans to immunise 30 million people in the first phase, starting February, and by July, the target is to vaccinate 250 million people, reports Sohini Das.

6 reasons you must buy insurance

6 reasons you must buy insurance

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The most important of all is to save you from potential financial risks...

From Wall Street to squash: Gamble paying off for Tandon

From Wall Street to squash: Gamble paying off for Tandon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The immediate job at hand is the Asian Games where the men's team will defend the gold it won in Incheon four years ago.

Moody's downgrades Lodha's outlook to negative on poor sales

Moody's downgrades Lodha's outlook to negative on poor sales

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Operating sales in Mumbai and London were weaker by 20 per cent and 50 per cent, respectively.

Fraud puts a fourth of PNB's net worth at risk

Fraud puts a fourth of PNB's net worth at risk

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The event will also hurt PNB's asset quality in the March 2018 quarter. While the finer details of the fraud have not been provided, making it difficult to gauge the exact impact, analysts say it will dent the bank's financials.

How postponing Olympics will affect Indian athletes

How postponing Olympics will affect Indian athletes

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Everyone has to recalibrate their plans, preparations, peaking, meaning the tournaments they will play in in the lead-up to the Olympics.'

How BRICS bank can affect world economics and politics

How BRICS bank can affect world economics and politics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Borrowing from BRICS bank will help India avoid other kinds of politics emanating from the West. Overall, the BRICS institutions will necessarily adopt alternative ways of doing things based on their own cultural and socio economic needs, says M K Venu.

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The PM said there was a need to tackle the problem of terrorism in an organised manner.

Health insurance for your parents: Myth and reality

Health insurance for your parents: Myth and reality

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Follow these steps diligently to ensure that there isn't any hardship when your parents fall ill

Modi pitches for BRICS credit rating agency

Modi pitches for BRICS credit rating agency

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Modi said a separate rating agency would help the economies of the member countries as well as other developing nations.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), former general officer in commanding, 15 Corps, explains what may have happened during the Indian Army's anti-terrorist operation in Kashmir in which four soldiers and one policemen, including the commanding officer 21 Rashtriya Rifles, made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland.

Sunil Mittal approaches govt over statutory dues

Sunil Mittal approaches govt over statutory dues

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Supreme Court had on October 24 upheld government contention that non-core revenue in telecoms groups should be included in adjusted gross revenue. According to DoT's calculations, Bharti Airtel faces a liability of around Rs 42,000 crore after including licence fees and spectrum usage charges while Vodafone-Idea may have to pay about Rs 40,000 crore.

EPFO to get into stocks next week

EPFO to get into stocks next week

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

EPFO will invest in ETFs on a daily basis.

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

Trump administration proposes massive $190 million cut in aid to Pak

Trump administration proposes massive $190 million cut in aid to Pak

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Last year, the US assistance to Pakistan was $534 million.

Petrol price to rise by Rs 2.5 after tax raise

Petrol price to rise by Rs 2.5 after tax raise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Sitharaman raised excise duty and road and infrastructure cess on the auto fuels by Rs 2 per litre each to raise over Rs 28,000 crore.

Rs 700 crore aid for Maha: PM

Rs 700 crore aid for Maha: PM

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday announced Rs 500 crore as a special package for rehabilitation of rain-affected victims in Maharashtra in addition to the Rs 200 crore from the National Contingency and National Calamity Funds.

Terror cover: India ahead of all

Terror cover: India ahead of all

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

6 reasons why you must buy insurance

6 reasons why you must buy insurance

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Ignore insurance at your own risk

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Smart options to park your money

Smart options to park your money

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

The markets' recent behaviour has put most investors in a quandary.

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin for an overnight stopover on his way to Brazil for the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit meeting that will address regional crises and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.

Why sports in India is struggling to make a mark

Why sports in India is struggling to make a mark

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

A Parliamentary Standing Committee praised the government for the wrestling and boxing facilities at the Sports Authority of India's Sonepat Center but pointed out that "excellence needs to be replicated for other sports disciplines".

CBI arrests Sudip Bandopadhyay, Didi cries foul; BJP office attacked

CBI arrests Sudip Bandopadhyay, Didi cries foul; BJP office attacked

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Shortly after arrest, BJP state headquarters in Kolkata was attacked allegedly by members of TMC student wing.

Despite normal monsoon forecast, Centre tells states to be drought-ready

Despite normal monsoon forecast, Centre tells states to be drought-ready

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The exercise, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said, will help ease any possible impact of sub-par rainfall on farmers.

'BRICS forex action not discussed but worth thinking about'

'BRICS forex action not discussed but worth thinking about'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Emerging nations have discussed delinking the quotas from the governance reforms to facilitate its passage.

Exporters unhappy with rupee rally, seek intervention: CII

Exporters unhappy with rupee rally, seek intervention: CII

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The rupee on Thursday gained 39 paise to close at a nearly 10-month high of 59.29 against the US dollar following sustained selling of the American currency by exporters and continued capital inflows, ahead of keenly-waited Lok Sabha poll results to be unveiled on Friday.