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Textiles: Ministry in sop mode

Textiles: Ministry in sop mode

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

"I'm going to India next week and we're talking trade. They've been hitting us very hard for many, many years," Trump said at a 'Keep America Great' rally in Colorado on Thursday. Trump told thousands of his supporters that he "really likes" Prime Minister Modi and they would be talking business.

Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel soon

Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel soon

Rediff.com10 May 2018

India is the second largest buyer of Iranian crude, after China.

EU Commission to propose scrapping jet fuel tariffs

EU Commission to propose scrapping jet fuel tariffs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The European Commission will propose scrapping tariffs on jet fuel imports starting January 1, an official said on Friday.

Indian IT majors throng at Gitex

Indian IT majors throng at Gitex

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The top court said the private hospitals including laboratories have an important role to play in containing the scale of the pandemic by extending philanthropic services in the hour of national crisis.

Russia invites Indian IT workers

Russia invites Indian IT workers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Russia on Wednesday invited Indian entreprenuers to participate in the Information Technology programmes which have been launched in that country to enhance Internet penetration.

Indian markets may see some weakness in stocks post Fed hike

Indian markets may see some weakness in stocks post Fed hike

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Indian markets may see some weakness in stocks post Fed hike.

'India needs to be integrated into global trade pacts'

'India needs to be integrated into global trade pacts'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

For India to reach its ambiguous economic growth targets, it needs to be integrated into global trade pacts.

Can Doval change defence planning in India?

Can Doval change defence planning in India?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

'Defence does not new 'planning commissions'; it needs an implementation commission.'

India's outreach in the time of coronavirus

India's outreach in the time of coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

India's soft power diplomacy came into play during this cataclysm affecting the world as the pandemic defies barriers and borders, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Plan to make Coimbatore Tamil Nadu's next IT hub

Plan to make Coimbatore Tamil Nadu's next IT hub

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Coimbatore could become the next IT hub of Tamil Nadu with the state government identifying a tract of land to set up an information technology park there.

Despite sanctions, US may allow India to continue buying Iran oil

Despite sanctions, US may allow India to continue buying Iran oil

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that countries like India, if it gets the exemption, would be asked to bring down their oil imports from Iran to zero in six months' time.

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Rohit Nandan, secretary, ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, talks to Anjuli Bhargava.

India, growing hub for foreign investors

India, growing hub for foreign investors

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

At least 77 per cent of all foreign investors in India make profit and another 8 per cent break even, Minister for Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath said.

NCAER predicts 7% growth

NCAER predicts 7% growth

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Iraq to go ahead with wheat imports from India

Iraq to go ahead with wheat imports from India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Despite a bumper domestic crop, Iraq has revalidated 300,000 tonne contracts to import wheat from India and the letters to this effect will be issued shortly.

Indian cos ink pact to buy $2.1-bn diamonds from Russia

Indian cos ink pact to buy $2.1-bn diamonds from Russia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Each company has tied up for different quantity and different quality of diamonds.

Budget goodies for GIFT City, markets likely

Budget goodies for GIFT City, markets likely

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Ministry considering tax sops for India's first global financial centre, steps to liberalise futures and options markets.

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Switzerland are unlikely to face the same hostility when they face already-eliminated Costa Rica in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Modi's China blunder

Modi's China blunder

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Modi made a strategic blunder of Nehruvian proportions -- presuming no war can happen now, and the Chinese won't be a military threat and risk their economic interests, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Reforms must in bureaucracy, police and judiciary: Panagariya

Reforms must in bureaucracy, police and judiciary: Panagariya

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

He said, clothing, footwear and electronic sectors are large job creators and need big reforms.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

CII sees wide recovery

CII sees wide recovery

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

Hasten tariff reforms, urges ICRIER

Hasten tariff reforms, urges ICRIER

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

ICRIER has suggested that the government hasten tax reforms by lowering peak customs duties to ensure export competitiveness of domestic industry.

Mega Indian apparel show in the US in June

Mega Indian apparel show in the US in June

Rediff.com3 May 2004

With the foreign apparel market looking towards India to meet its requirements in the post-quota period, the Apparel Export Promotion Council will be organising mega shows in the United States in June.

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

China continues to hold out on fingering Pakistan as the 'mothership of terror,' declaring Masood Azhar a terrorist at the UN, and India's membership of the NSG, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Why Sivakasi will be less colourful this Diwali

Why Sivakasi will be less colourful this Diwali

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The town produces 85 per cent of the country's fireworks.

India to get world's first gem bourse

India to get world's first gem bourse

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The first of its kind, a gem bourse to cater to the needs of the gemstone industry of the Pink City where all the business could be transacted under one roof, would soon become a reality.

Jewellers try to push old stock before GST roll-out

Jewellers try to push old stock before GST roll-out

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Precious ornaments are estimated to become 3% costlier under GST

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Businesses in the US continue to face an evolving array of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The government on Friday hiked import tariff value on gold to $401 per 10 grams and on silver to $543 per kg in line with global price trends.

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

"We have received complaint from a state yesterday and so far discussed with three states. Too much variations have been reported in results of rapid test kits and RT-PCR kits. We advise states not to use them for the next two days," ICMR's Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said.

Meet this year's Republic Day Chief Guests. All 10 of them!

Meet this year's Republic Day Chief Guests. All 10 of them!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited ASEAN leaders to be the chief guests.

Volatility in gold makes jewellers a worried lot

Volatility in gold makes jewellers a worried lot

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Orders for the festive season abroad begin from next month.