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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.

FDI inflow to cross $7 bn in FY06

FDI inflow to cross $7 bn in FY06

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The government expects foreign direct investment into India to cross $7 billion in 2005-06, with auto and mining sectors expected to attract huge funds.

Vodafone Idea, COAI push for urgent relief measures

Vodafone Idea, COAI push for urgent relief measures

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

In its letter Voda Idea has warned that it is not in a sound financial state, and added that it would be in a position to meet its liabilities only if the government initiates steps including allowing set-offs for GST credit accumulated so far, and permitting staggered mechanism for payment of balance amount of interest, penalty, and interest on penalty.

This school provides free education to the deaf

This school provides free education to the deaf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Balavidyalaya in Chennai is probably India's only school for the deaf that trains the child and (one) parent for free.

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The G20 chair has suggested three areas for the talks in Argentina - the future of work, infrastructure for development and a sustainable food future, areas where India has a lot at stake.

FBT not to be reversed

FBT not to be reversed

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

The government would not withdraw fringe benefit tax, which was introduced in the 2005-06 Budget, but the process would be made less painful, Central Board of Direct Taxes chairman M S Darda said on Friday.

India-Dubai trade rises to $11.8 bn

India-Dubai trade rises to $11.8 bn

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Increased gold trade between India and Dubai scaled up trade between both the countries by 37.9 per cent at $11.8 billion in 2005, compared to the previous year.

US accuses Indian companies of dumping resin

US accuses Indian companies of dumping resin

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The United States has accused several Indian companies, including industrial giant Reliance Industries, of "dumping" bottle-grade polyethylene terephthalate resin, used to manufacture bottles, sheet and strapping for the packaging industry, in Americ

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Rediff.com17 May 2018

While the talks are still at a preliminary stage, sources said major retail players had held discussions with Amazon

FDI in retail: New policy mooted

FDI in retail: New policy mooted

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

India on Tuesday mooted a marketing policy for the sector though domestic players opposed any move to allow overseas investments in the retail space.

India targets $12 bn FDI in FY07

India targets $12 bn FDI in FY07

Rediff.com27 May 2006

India expects an inflow of $12 billion foreign direct investment into the country during the 2006-07 fiscal, a government official said on Saturday. \n

US disputes India's stand on farm sector

US disputes India's stand on farm sector

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The United States disputed India's stand that its proposal for reduction in trade-distorting domestic support for the agricultural sector did not amount to "real cuts".

How the Mughals changed India

How the Mughals changed India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'It was the Mughals who first established standard units of measurement and maintained offices of meticulous record keepers and auditors, departing from the more haphazard methods of earlier regimes.' 'By the end of the 16th century, their revenue and judicial administrations exhibited an obsessive preoccupation with order, the efficient management of time, and a spirit of rational self-control -- all of them characteristics of early modernity,' point out Sheldon Pollock and Benjamin Ellman.

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products

$104 bn is export target for 2006-07

$104 bn is export target for 2006-07

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

The commerce and industry ministry has fixed a tentative export target of $104 billion for the next fiscal, against a target of $92 billion for the current fiscal.

6 Indian N-facilities off US Entity List

6 Indian N-facilities off US Entity List

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

The removal of the six Indian facilities from the Department of Commerce's Entity list is expected to reduce the number of licence applications for exports and re-exports to India.

Stay ahead of the game; learn the tricks from Ecom king Jack Ma

Stay ahead of the game; learn the tricks from Ecom king Jack Ma

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Stay ahead of the game; learn the tricks from Ecom king Jack Ma.

How the Web lost its innocence

How the Web lost its innocence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Ajit Balakrishnan on how the Web could return to its original egalitarian goals.

Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies

Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Kamat was a Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North West constituency in 2009 and the Mumbai North East constituency in 1984, 1991, 1998 and 2004.

Foreign liquor may soon be cheaper

Foreign liquor may soon be cheaper

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

It came down from $1.94 billion in 2009-10 to $1.17 billion the next year and to $1.11 billion in 2011-12.

Tax hurdles can keep foreign investment at bay

Tax hurdles can keep foreign investment at bay

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Once again, tax demands on foreign investors cause worry.

India's National Security is being transformed

India's National Security is being transformed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Modi felt there were too many silos with no arrangement to take a comprehensive view on national security. The PM has entrusted NSA Ajit Doval to evolve a comprehensive roadmap and get it implemented, reveals Nitin Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief, Strategic News International.

Round 3: How Sitharaman plans to revive economy

Round 3: How Sitharaman plans to revive economy

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

In another round of economic booster, Sitharaman announced steps to help homebuyers and push exports.

Investment Commission gets nod

Investment Commission gets nod

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The government on Wednesday cleared the setting up of an Investment Commission to woo foreign as well as domestic investors for major projects in the country.

Corporate espionage: CBI arrests Mumbai-based CA, 2 govt officials

Corporate espionage: CBI arrests Mumbai-based CA, 2 govt officials

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday night arrested a Mumbai-based chartered accountant and two government officials for allegedly selling confidential documents related to foreign investment policy to corporate groups after it carried out searches in offices of Finance and Commerce Ministries in New Delhi and in Mumbai.

FDI in India reaches record $51 bn in 11 months of FY16

FDI in India reaches record $51 bn in 11 months of FY16

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

This FDI includes equity, re-invested earnings and other capital.

Sops for exporters opposed

Sops for exporters opposed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

US trade delegation to India

US trade delegation to India

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Mahindra bags Romania's Tractorul

Mahindra bags Romania's Tractorul

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Govt may curb tech transfer royalty

Govt may curb tech transfer royalty

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Worried over excessive outflow of foreign exchange as royalty and fees for technology transfer and use of brand names, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma wrote to Finance Minister P Chidambram on the matter.

India's exports up 23% in Feb

India's exports up 23% in Feb

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

India's exports grew 23.83 per cent year-on-year in February to $9.70 billion, while imports were up at 30.10 per cent to $14.36 billion, government data showed on Monday.

Marine exports to get a prop

Marine exports to get a prop

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The 'Make in India' vision cannot survive in the long-term without concrete measures to build a concurrent 'Create in India' movement.

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'It has been a phenomenal effort at all levels of the government.' 'People were working 15-16 hour shifts in the central government, in the state governments, in the districts....'