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Uncertain future awaits Indian pharma exporters

Uncertain future awaits Indian pharma exporters

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

As uncertainty looms large in Afghanistan, Indian pharma exporters are apprehensive to send goods to the war-torn country and the target of exporting $126 million worth of pharmaceutical goods to the Taliban-ruling nation now depends on the future outcome. Udaya Bhaskar, director general of Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) body under the Department of Commerce on Tuesday said as the situation is grim over there and India pharma exporters have cordial relations with Afghanistan. "The projected target for 2021-22 is $126.22 million.

Rajiv Gandhi case: Will order Perarivalan's release, SC tells govt

Rajiv Gandhi case: Will order Perarivalan's release, SC tells govt

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The top court refused to agree with the Centre's suggestion that the court should wait till the President decides on the issue.

'I don't agree with their method'

'I don't agree with their method'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Djokovic's players body blindsided ATP player council, says Anderson.

China, Russia fighter jets on air patrol over Sea of Japan as Quad leaders met

China, Russia fighter jets on air patrol over Sea of Japan as Quad leaders met

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Chinese and Russian warplanes on Tuesday conducted joint air patrols over the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the West Pacific Ocean as the leaders of Quad held their in-person summit in Tokyo, in an apparent attempt to send a message of unity between Beijing and Moscow.

'Hindu Rashtra won't keep India together'

'Hindu Rashtra won't keep India together'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'Non-separation of religion from politics is India's most daunting challenge'

IAAF maintains ban on Russia over widespread doping

IAAF maintains ban on Russia over widespread doping

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Russia has been suspended from international athletics since November 2015 after the McLaren report discovered widespread doping.

'Fruitless to attend': Mamata to skip Niti Aayog meet

'Fruitless to attend': Mamata to skip Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Banerjee, however, didn't clarify whether any other minister of her cabinet would attend the meeting on her behalf or not.

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'I spoke to Roger and Rafa a few days ago and we had a conversation about the near future of tennis. How we can contribute to help lower ranked guys who are obviously struggling the most.'

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration.

PMLA case: ED summons Maharashtra minister Parab for questioning on Wednesday

PMLA case: ED summons Maharashtra minister Parab for questioning on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The federal agency wants to question and record Parab's statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, they said.

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The move comes in the wake of the unsanctioned conduct of the Bihar Cricket League.

Omicron may put export growth in slow lane

Omicron may put export growth in slow lane

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Uncertainty looms over India's export outlook, with the new Covid-19 variant Omicron spreading rapidly across the country's key shipment destinations. With the US and parts of Europe witnessing more than 100,000 Covid-19 cases a day, exporters expect some disruption. However, there may not be an immediate decline in exports from India because the order books remain strong at least for the next few weeks, they said.

Ukraine Returnee Medical Students' Dilemma

Ukraine Returnee Medical Students' Dilemma

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The National Medical Commission has allowed graduates back from Ukraine to complete internships in India, but more concessions to accommodate students will require tweaks in the NMC Act.

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

'From the tiniest to mid-level organisations and even some at the lower end of the large-scale ones would say that computerisation and the extensive documentation and regulatory requirements for GST have made the compliance process worse in many cases.'

India yet again abstains from UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

India yet again abstains from UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution 'Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine' by Ukraine and its western allies, with 140 nations voting in favour, five against and 38 abstentions. India abstained on the resolution.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

Now, Ratan Tata to help Railways improve services

Now, Ratan Tata to help Railways improve services

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

He will recommend innovative methods and processes for the improvement.

Situation in Afghanistan to impact trade with India: Exporters

Situation in Afghanistan to impact trade with India: Exporters

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

With Kabul falling into the hands of the Taliban, bilateral trade between Afghanistan and India will get impacted significantly in these uncertain times, according to exporters. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) director general Ajay Sahai said domestic exporters should follow caution looking into the political development in Afghanistan, particularly with regard to payments, for which adequate credit insurance may be availed by them. "The trade will be impacted. It would reduce due to the growing uncertainty in Afghanistan," he said on Monday. Former FIEO president and country's leading exporter S K Saraf too said there will be a significant fall in the bilateral trade.

Russia gets new PM as Putin proposes major Constitutional changes

Russia gets new PM as Putin proposes major Constitutional changes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could extend his hold on power for many years. Russian Federal Tax Service head Mikhail Mishustin to be the new PM.

COVID-19: NRAI defers national camp indefinitely

COVID-19: NRAI defers national camp indefinitely

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

"Health and safety of Shooters/Coaches was paramount in the review of the decision. NRAI will announce a new schedule at a later date."

Jewellers to go on token strike on Aug 23 against gold hallmarking

Jewellers to go on token strike on Aug 23 against gold hallmarking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Jewellers across the country will go on a 'token strike' on August 23 against the "arbitrary implementation" of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) said on Friday. The strike will be supported by 350 associations and federations from all four zones of the entire gems and jewellery industry, the GJC claimed. Mandatory gold hallmarking has come into force from June 16 in a phased manner. The government has identified 256 districts from 28 states and union territories for the phase-1 implementation.

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'Modi had not discussed demonetization with me prior to his announcement on 8 November 2016. 'I learnt of it along with the rest of the country. 'I was not surprised when he did not discuss the issue with me prior to making the public announcement. 'It fitted in with his style of making dramatic announcements.' A fascinating excerpt from Pranab Mukherjee's The Presidential Years: 2012-2017.

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defence.

'Strong economy attracts investment'

'Strong economy attracts investment'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I'm not sure it's a bubble.'

Thomas and Uber Cup postponed due to COVID-19

Thomas and Uber Cup postponed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

After Indonesia and South Korea on Friday joined Thailand, Australia, Chinese Taipei and Algeria in pulling out due to the dreaded disease

Russia accepts IAAF ban

Russia accepts IAAF ban

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The Russian athletics federation has accepted its ban from the sport in the wake of widespread doping revelations, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Thursday.

Australia-New Zealand push joint Women's World Cup bid

Australia-New Zealand push joint Women's World Cup bid

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern wrote in an open letter to FIFA on Tuesday that the two countries would host a tournament to be proud of.

IOA welcomes postponement of Tokyo Olympics

IOA welcomes postponement of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The IOA also said that the decision will now relieve the Indian athletes of having to train amidst lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Backed by women, locals vote for cricket ground in Barcelona!

Backed by women, locals vote for cricket ground in Barcelona!

Rediff.com23 May 2021

However, Butt's father taught them a lot about the game.

India to get details of Swiss bank accounts from Sept 2018

India to get details of Swiss bank accounts from Sept 2018

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Switzerland will not share details about accounts held prior to September 2018.

Australia's women to receive same prize money as men

Australia's women to receive same prize money as men

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Cricket Australia (CA) said it will ensure its women's team earn the same prize money as men's squads at the Twenty20 World Cup by topping up the winnings paid out by the sport's world governing body.

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani, who carries a reward of $10 million US bounty on his head, is the acting interior minister while his uncle -- Khalil Haqqani -- has been named as acting minister for refugees.

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief executive Hamid Shinwari issued a statement on Friday expressing the board's "shock and immense disappointment" at the Australian stance, which he called a "knee-jerk reaction".

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Leaders of various opposition parties on Sunday demanded that issues of price rise, 'Agnipath' scheme as well as the alleged misuse of investigative agencies be taken up in Parliament and also raised objections to the list of 'unparliamentary words' at an all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of the Monsoon Session.

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The elated woman later said she was yet to come to terms with the reality that she has finally won her battle and her son, who was forcibly taken away from her by her parents on the third day of his birth last year, is with her now.

Shiv Sena's Anil Parab latest Maharashtra minister to face ED's money laundering probe

Shiv Sena's Anil Parab latest Maharashtra minister to face ED's money laundering probe

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided multiple locations in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering probe against state transport minister Anil Parab and others linked to alleged irregularities in a land deal in coastal Dapoli area of Ratnagiri district and other charges, officials said.

PCB lawyer sues Akhtar for defamation

PCB lawyer sues Akhtar for defamation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Rizvi, the long serving legal advisor of the board, made it clear he had initiated defamation and criminal proceedings against Akhtar and also lodged a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency under its cyber crime laws.

Exports snap six-month losing streak, rise 5.27% in Sep

Exports snap six-month losing streak, rise 5.27% in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

After contracting for six months in a row, the country's exports grew by 5.27 per cent to $27.4 billion in September, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Gross tax to GDP ratio dips to 10.9% in FY'19: Survey

Gross tax to GDP ratio dips to 10.9% in FY'19: Survey

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Revenue buoyancy of GST will be key to improve the resource position of both central and state governments.