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Jaitley, others pitch India story before global investors

Jaitley, others pitch India story before global investors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, along with other senior ministers, on Tuesday pitched India growth story before 21 large global investors

SA biz delegation to visit India

SA biz delegation to visit India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Led by Zweli Mkhize, minister of Finance and Economic Development of KwaZulu-Natal Province, the delegation would include government officials and leading businessmen representing different sectors of the South African economy. Making the announcement in Durban on Monday, Indian Consul General Harsh Varshan Shringla said the Conclave, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Export Import Bank of India, has created trade benchmarks.

Guess what Tiger's new passion is!

Guess what Tiger's new passion is!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Will Tiger sing for Heropanti 2?

India to get $9.2 bn ADB fund: FM

India to get $9.2 bn ADB fund: FM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

India will receive $9.2 billion Asian Development Bank loan during 2008-10 for 31 projects in sectors like energy, transport and financial services, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday.

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

For first time in 8 yrs, stake sale proceeds could exceed Budget Estimates. ONGC's acquisition of HPCL alone could get the exchequer more than Rs 30,000 crore.

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Making water available is always a serious challenge in the summer for all public authorities. This year, the challenge is higher when hand-washing at every opportunity has become a necessity. So keeping potable water lines running without a glitch has become most necessary.

China to invest $8.5 billion to upgrade Pak's rail network, build gas pipeline

China to invest $8.5 billion to upgrade Pak's rail network, build gas pipeline

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

This project is part of $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) package and is covered under the CPEC Framework Agreement.

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'There is a fiscal crisis building up, which might become apparent when the Finance Commission presents its report,' warns T N Ninan.

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

India to submit its climate change targets in 45 days

India to submit its climate change targets in 45 days

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The target is called Intended Nationally Determined Contributions.

India beats timely retreat from fiscal tyranny

India beats timely retreat from fiscal tyranny

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

FM has agreed to dump an ill-conceived plan to slap a retrospective 20% levy on overseas asset managers

Guilty in espionage case will not be spared: Rajnath

Guilty in espionage case will not be spared: Rajnath

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Those involved in espionage scandal would not be spared.

Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Rail Budget will announce introduction of AC suburban trains in Mumbai.

Jolt to NC-Congress; Farooq, Azad bite dust

Jolt to NC-Congress; Farooq, Azad bite dust

Rediff.com16 May 2014

In a major setback to ruling National Conference-Congress coalition in Jammu and Kashmir, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday shared the six Lok Sabha seats in the state as two Union ministers, including Farooq Abdullah, bit the dust.

India's investment climate gone sour? Govt's diktat for I-T

India's investment climate gone sour? Govt's diktat for I-T

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

India's tax officials, long the scourge of foreign investors, are under government pressure to avoid aggressive claims against overseas funds.

Mamata finally meets PM on his ground, on her terms

Mamata finally meets PM on his ground, on her terms

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

In January Amit Shah launched the 'Bhag Mamata Bhag' programme in West Bengal. On Monday Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the red carpet for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. What changed in two months?

Shinde allocates portfolios

Shinde allocates portfolios

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

Deputy Chief Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party leader, Chhagan Bhujbal, has retaining the home ministry.

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The two PMs called upon all countries to work towards rooting out terrorist safe havens and infrastructure.

Govt to announce friendly tax regime for startups in Budget

Govt to announce friendly tax regime for startups in Budget

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

He assured the startups that both the banking system and the government will make the resources available to them

Stressed assets to be made national assets

Stressed assets to be made national assets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Banks need assistance to complete projects that they have taken over

Prabhu managed to save Indian Railways from being derailed

Prabhu managed to save Indian Railways from being derailed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The 7th Pay Commission recommendations are a major challenge for the Railways.

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Chinese alumina refining and metal smelting technologies have emerged as a match for the best anywhere in the world. In fact, Vedanta and Hindalco have bought technologies from China. Our aluminium makers will be haunted by twin fears of rising imports and low metal prices squeezing margins over a long time.

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sushma in her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting said that terrorism is an enemy of basic human rights.

Modi, Mukesh Ambani most searched personalities in 2014

Modi, Mukesh Ambani most searched personalities in 2014

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Mukesh Ambani feature amongst the most searched personalities online this year, according to search engine Yahoo.

Iran pipeline: Pakistan too may face US sanctions

Iran pipeline: Pakistan too may face US sanctions

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The United States had warned that it could invoke sanctions against the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project in future, Sharif said without giving details.

Can Modi strike a nuclear deal with Japan?

Can Modi strike a nuclear deal with Japan?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Indo-Japanese nuclear deal may not come easy considering India's Civil Nuclear Liability Act provisions which had earlier put off suppliers like General Electric, says Debalina Ghoshal.

Claims worth Rs 3.13 lakh cr under insolvency proceedings

Claims worth Rs 3.13 lakh cr under insolvency proceedings

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The Reserve Bank had identified 12 accounts, each having more than Rs 5,000 crore of outstanding loans accounting for 25 per cent of total NPAs or bad loans of banks, for immediate referral for resolution under the bankruptcy law.

Budget 2020 has both vision and action: PM Modi

Budget 2020 has both vision and action: PM Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The PM said that the Union Budget will accelerate the economic growth, financially empower every citizen and strengthen the foundation of the economy in the new decade.

RS clears 3 bills within minutes, Left walks out

RS clears 3 bills within minutes, Left walks out

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

K N Balagopal (Communist Party of India -Marxist) said the Congress and the BJP were acting as A-Team and B-Team and not allowing the House to discuss the bills.

Adani faces further delays over Australian coal mine permit

Adani faces further delays over Australian coal mine permit

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Adani, which estimates its project will generate more than A$22 billion ($15.6 billion) in taxes and royalties, has yet to line up funding but is sticking to a late 2017 start date.

What GST Council will likely discuss in its June meet

What GST Council will likely discuss in its June meet

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The focus will be on tackling the unfinished agenda requiring immediate attention like tax structure for solar projects, uniform tax rate on state-organised and state-authorised lotteries, taxing non-potable alcohol besides certain changes in the law, extension for NAA and rate rationalisation.

UPA's Land Law defective, posed threat to India's security: FM

UPA's Land Law defective, posed threat to India's security: FM

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the previous UPA regime's land law has had "disastrous impact" on India's national security.

Sensex gains 231 points, Nifty ends above 9,350

Sensex gains 231 points, Nifty ends above 9,350

Rediff.com4 May 2017

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively.

Modi, Obama target $500 billion Indo-US trade

Modi, Obama target $500 billion Indo-US trade

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India will welcome two trade missions in 2015 focused on meeting its infrastructure needs with US technology and services.

India becomes full SCO member, here's what it'll gain

India becomes full SCO member, here's what it'll gain

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

India is expected to have a bigger say in pressing for concerted action in dealing with terrorism as well as on issues relating to security and defence in the region.

Maharashtra sets up panel on DPC

Maharashtra sets up panel on DPC

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

The Maharashtra government on Monday authorised a three-member secretary level panel to discuss issues relating to starting the defunct Dabhol Power project with the central government.

After HRD, now Smriti Irani out of government panel

After HRD, now Smriti Irani out of government panel

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Union Ministers Smriti Irani and D V Sadananda Gowda have been dropped from Inter-State Council, official sources said on Wednesday.

Contact group established to expedite Indo-US nuke deal implementation

Contact group established to expedite Indo-US nuke deal implementation

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

With their landmark 2005 civil nuclear deal still in limbo, India and the United States have established an inter-agency contact group to sort out outstanding liability and technical issues to fast-track its full implementation.

India can become the next global powerhouse: EIU

India can become the next global powerhouse: EIU

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

India has one thing that China has - the potential to be of interest as a huge market in its own right.