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Govt says 'learn to live with virus' as COVID-19 tally nears 60K

Govt says 'learn to live with virus' as COVID-19 tally nears 60K

Rediff.com8 May 2020

If the precautions are not taken and guidelines are not followed properly, there can be chances of spike in cases, the government said.

China's manufacturing activity slows down to 11-month low

China's manufacturing activity slows down to 11-month low

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

HSBC's purchasing managers' index was released on Tuesday.

Tata Nano plant got Rs 456 crore loan from Gujarat govt

Tata Nano plant got Rs 456 crore loan from Gujarat govt

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The Gujarat government admitted in the Assembly that it had paid Rs 456.79 cr.

Rafale deal cleared, to be signed on Friday

Rafale deal cleared, to be signed on Friday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The integration of the Rafale jets will allow the IAF to hit targets inside both Pakistan and across the northern and eastern borders while still staying within India's territory.

Saudi Arabia regularises 40 lakh expats under Nitaqat

Saudi Arabia regularises 40 lakh expats under Nitaqat

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

"As many as 1.12 million expats corrected their professions until July 6. We have also issued and renewed more than 1.6 million work permits during the period," Abdullah Abuthnain, Deputy Minister for Inspections and Developing Work Atmosphere, was quoted by the local media as saying.

Centre cracks down on food prices

Centre cracks down on food prices

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Recommends delisting of chana futures, open to lowering sugar import duty

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'While all would agree on the need to be ready to launch cross-border strikes on terror camps, there is sharp disagreement on how best to do it.' 'Through IAF fighters, or surface-to-surface missiles?' 'Or should army Special Forces be created to do the job?' 'If air strikes are the agreed priority, additional funding must be made available for the purchase of fighters and missiles.' 'If it is to be Special Forces, the army must be facilitated in raising a Special Forces Command,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Why China's pain can't be India's gain

Why China's pain can't be India's gain

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

China should move toward the upper reaches of the global chain.

Vaghela quits Congress, says no plan to join BJP

Vaghela quits Congress, says no plan to join BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The former Gujarat chief minister has been at loggerheads with the Congress leadership for quite some time.

Rupee slips to near 1-week low on firm US dollar

Rupee slips to near 1-week low on firm US dollar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

A smart rebound in the stock market and sustained capital inflows restricted the rupee loss

Trump signs executive order to review H-1B visa programme

Trump signs executive order to review H-1B visa programme

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

He said his administration is going to enforce 'Hire American' rules that are designed to protect jobs and wages of workers in the United States.

The Malayali Christian who built a mosque in the UAE

The Malayali Christian who built a mosque in the UAE

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'It made me sad that these people had to spend a minimum of 20 dirhams from the meagre 800 dirhams they get, to pray.' 'God had helped me many times in my life, it was my duty to help these people.' The incredible story of Saji Cherian.

GST to apply on passport services, issue of birth certificates

GST to apply on passport services, issue of birth certificates

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The GST will also be applicable on the non-compete amount given by an employer to an outgoing employee, report Indivjal Dhasmana and Sudipto Dey.

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'When you don't have food to eat, will you be worried about the virus or the next meal?'

EPFO may invest up to 12% in equity markets

EPFO may invest up to 12% in equity markets

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The Finance Ministry has given its consent to the EPFO to invest from 5 per cent to 15 per cent of the investable income of the organisation every year.

Greece: Conservatives rise to power as Tsipras concedes defeat

Greece: Conservatives rise to power as Tsipras concedes defeat

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

With 75 per cent of votes counted, the ND party was leading with 39.6 per cent of total votes heading towards a majority in the 300-member Greek Parliament, while Tsipras' leftist Syriza was behind with 31.6 per cent of total votes, CNN reported.

Youth slits wrist at Kejriwal's janta durbar to show support

Youth slits wrist at Kejriwal's janta durbar to show support

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

A 25-year-old youth on Friday slit his wrist at Delhi chief minister designate Arvind Kejriwal's 'Janta Darbar' in Ghaziabad in what he said was an act of support for the Aam Aadmi Party.

From defence to insurance, GE is banking on tech to boost growth

From defence to insurance, GE is banking on tech to boost growth

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Six months into his new role, Vishal Wanchoo, president and chief executive officer, GE, South Asia, speaks to Jyoti Mukul about how its horizontal business lines of additives and digital are playing across its verticals.

German bank staff naps on keyboard, transfers millions

German bank staff naps on keyboard, transfers millions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The incident took place in April last year when the tired bank clerk fell asleep at his computer with his finger pressed on the number two key, the BBC reported.

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

It further said India is facilitating external commercial borrowings by startups in order to encourage innovation and promote ease of doing business.

The new normal at India's IT companies

The new normal at India's IT companies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Analysts are of the opinion that 55 may emerge as the new age to retire for techies in India

How India got the Rafale at a lower price

How India got the Rafale at a lower price

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

As the Cabinet approves the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets, Nitin Gokhale/Bharatshakti.in reveals how India brought down the price of the Rafale deal.

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.

Demonetisation to hit India's FY17 GDP growth

Demonetisation to hit India's FY17 GDP growth

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

FY17 GDP growth faces cash crunch heat

India's manufacturing output slips to 7 month low in Sep

India's manufacturing output slips to 7 month low in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Sluggish rise in new business inflows and a cautious approach to costs reportedly led Indian manufacturers to shed jobs in September.

Brazil's most costly football stadium may not host Olympic games

Brazil's most costly football stadium may not host Olympic games

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Tickets for matches in Brasilia have already been on sale for months and it remains unclear how fans, many of whom may have bought flights and booked hotels, would be reimbursed

Services sector improves further on new business orders

Services sector improves further on new business orders

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

A reading below 50 means contraction in the sector.

Rupee ends 6 paise down at 63.87 against dollar

Rupee ends 6 paise down at 63.87 against dollar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The rupee had shed four paise at 63.81 against the US dollar in Friday's trade on sustained demand.

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Of the 3.9 million the sector employs, HR experts say at least 100,000 are likely to lose their jobs by the end of this financial year. Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan report.

Overhaul of insurance for poor? Not so soon!

Overhaul of insurance for poor? Not so soon!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Beneficiaries to get hospitalisation cover up to Rs 30,000.

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

State governments want the Centre to direct the 14th Finance Commission to compensate states for implementing pay scales, to be recommended by the pay panel.

Will you buy a Made in India product?

Will you buy a Made in India product?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'Will people who buy iPhones stop buying iPhones to help swadeshi models?' 'There should be some advantage for the consumer to make them buy a Made in India product.' 'Patriotism and nationalism are good words, but in business, it won't work.'

'Make in India' is good but implementation holds key

'Make in India' is good but implementation holds key

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Make in India campaign has huge potential.

To maintain growth, India must focus on innovation

To maintain growth, India must focus on innovation

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

But it scores high on firm dynamics - which is partly accidental, as it benefits from high labour turnover.

India likely to employ 2.9 mn flexi staff by 2018

India likely to employ 2.9 mn flexi staff by 2018

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The flexi staff workforce at present in the country has increased to 2.1 million from 1.7 million in 2015.

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

If the government is asking a maximum price for Air India but asks to keep old personnel, it will not match.

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal goes into the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on Saturday facing echoes of the 1990 showpiece between the two sides that proved so pivotal in the career of Alex Ferguson.

2 Indian-Americans arrested for H1B visa fraud

2 Indian-Americans arrested for H1B visa fraud

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The conspiracy with which Patel and Mohta are charged carries a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Rupee down 3 paise Vs USD at 60.53

Rupee down 3 paise Vs USD at 60.53

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The rupee had eased by five paise to close at 60.50 against the dollar in the previous session on Thursday.

Swadeshi Jagran Manch: 'We want Paytm to close down'

Swadeshi Jagran Manch: 'We want Paytm to close down'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'We are against Alibaba investing in Paytm.' 'We are against the concessions given to Paytm.' 'In fact, we want Paytm to close down because of its alliance with Alibaba.'