News for 'Finance and Energy Ministers'

It's a Rs 10,000 cr scam, says key accused in corporate espionage

It's a Rs 10,000 cr scam, says key accused in corporate espionage

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The five persons were arrested by the Crime Branch.

Rediff poll: Can Mamata still transform Kolkata into London?

Rediff poll: Can Mamata still transform Kolkata into London?

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Rediff poll: Can Mamata transform Kolkata into London?

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Official talks were held between Modi and Seikh Tamim for multi-sectoral partnership and strengthening of Indo-Qatar ties following which the agreements and Memorandums of Understanding were signed on the second day of the Prime Minister's visit.

Cairn tax demand has not reduced investors' enthusiasm: Jaitley

Cairn tax demand has not reduced investors' enthusiasm: Jaitley

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Cairn tax demand has not reduced investors' enthusiasm: Jaitley

Will Shah step into Modi's shoes?

Will Shah step into Modi's shoes?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'What are the circumstances at that time? Had you thought Modi will come after Vajpayee?'

India needs a weak coalition government

India needs a weak coalition government

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'A rag-tag coalition is more insecure and hence, more inclined to reform,' argues Devangshu Datta.

Secretaries list expectations, highlight urgent issues to Modi

Secretaries list expectations, highlight urgent issues to Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

In his meeting with the secretaries of all government departments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the top bureaucrats space and time to voice their expectations from the new administration besides listing areas needing urgent attention.

Pak expects $50 bln investment on Xi's maiden visit

Pak expects $50 bln investment on Xi's maiden visit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

A fleet of eight JF-17 Thunder fighter jets -- jointly made by the two countries -- will escort the Chinese president once his plane enters the Pakistani airspace.

764,266 consumers step on gas to 'Giveitup'

764,266 consumers step on gas to 'Giveitup'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Govt diverts Rs 253-crore subsidy savings to the poor.

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

For 2017-18, the plan size has been pegged by the Railways at Rs 1,31,000 crore.

Why Modi chooses protectionism over pragmatism

Why Modi chooses protectionism over pragmatism

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'There can be no dispute over the adverse impact such a policy will surely have on India's manufacturing competitiveness,' notes A K Bhattacharya.

Why resource-rich economies are in trouble

Why resource-rich economies are in trouble

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Countries with abundant resources are faring worse in terms of development than those with less.

India can clock higher growth with stable govt: Jaitley

India can clock higher growth with stable govt: Jaitley

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

In the current fiscal it is estimated to go up to 5.7 per cent.

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

India is likely to announce its targets for the Paris deal by September-end.

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.

5 factors that define a smart city

5 factors that define a smart city

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Smart Cities can be a success depending on the basic amenities it manages to provide citizens.

How an IPS officer conquered Antarctica

How an IPS officer conquered Antarctica

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Aparna Kumar fought pneumonia and extreme weather conditions to make history.

India's economic slump an aberration: World Bank

India's economic slump an aberration: World Bank

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Responding to questions, the World Bank president insisted that this slowdown is temporary.

Govt to lower long-term capital gains tax to boost start-ups

Govt to lower long-term capital gains tax to boost start-ups

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Jaitley assured that both the banking system and the government will make the resources available to them.

President still pins hope on India's long-term growth

President still pins hope on India's long-term growth

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Pranab Mukherjee, who himself was Finance Minister, said he was 'not disappointed' by the current economic situation in the country.

India on-board, 'historic' climate deal sealed in Paris

India on-board, 'historic' climate deal sealed in Paris

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

A landmark climate change deal was clinched on Saturday with the approval of India, China and the US, after days of tough negotiations in Paris.

Make in US vs Make in India can be a win-win: Mahindra

Make in US vs Make in India can be a win-win: Mahindra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Conflict of interest between US President Barack Obama's pitch for Make in America and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India may arise but a 'win-win' situation can be fashioned if manufacturers on both sides embed themselves in each other's supply chains, according to Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra.

Pak accuses India of involvement in 'subversive activities'

Pak accuses India of involvement in 'subversive activities'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Pakistan on Thursday alleged that India was involved in creating instability through "subversive and terrorist activities" in Karachi and Balochistan province.

Stiff riders for buyers of Air India, BPCL

Stiff riders for buyers of Air India, BPCL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The government is selling its entire 100 per cent stake in Air India but wants effective control to stay with Indian nationals.

Budget 2020 has failed to live up to expectation

Budget 2020 has failed to live up to expectation

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The immediate need is to put more money in the hands of agriculture-based and rural households to improve their purchasing power, says S Mahendra Dev.

Why Jaitley made no mention of oil in Budget? The papers were stolen!

Why Jaitley made no mention of oil in Budget? The papers were stolen!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Inputs by the Petroleum Ministry were found among stolen documents.

Sikka meets Modi; dedicates $250 mn to innovate in India

Sikka meets Modi; dedicates $250 mn to innovate in India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Infosys will develop software for managing the kumbh mela scheduled in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) in 2016, he told PTI in an interview.

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

Over 2 lakh new central govt jobs by 2017

Over 2 lakh new central govt jobs by 2017

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Over two lakh posts are estimated to be created by the Central government in its various departments.

Man who has the third most important job in the government

Man who has the third most important job in the government

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party's M Venkaiah Naidu is proud of the fact that he never speaks to reporters off-the-record. He has a bluff, hearty, no-nonsense style -- that can be misunderstood. Archis Mohan reports

Questions about the swearing-in

Questions about the swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'There was no need for opting for such an elaborately and expensively organised spectacle,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

India signs historic Paris agreement

India signs historic Paris agreement

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

India on Friday signed the historic Paris climate agreement in the United Nations along with more than 170 nations.

'Vested interests want private players in space'

'Vested interests want private players in space'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'ISRO facilities are very expensive and any damage caused by these start-ups can create havoc to our space programme.'

Railways to expand FDI participation list, identify 50 projects

Railways to expand FDI participation list, identify 50 projects

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

"Call it a craze, fever or national interest but HSR is our window to the outside world."

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

CAATSA was aimed at Moscow and not intended to damage the military capabilities of its 'allies and partners', US said.

Doc leak case: Fresh arrest, accused makes allegation on cops

Doc leak case: Fresh arrest, accused makes allegation on cops

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The crackdown in the corporate espionage case led to the arrest of another person on Monday.

Will the funds for rural India reach the poor?

Will the funds for rural India reach the poor?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Sustained rural poverty can't be eradicated without capacity building.

Economy will get back to high growth path in 3 years: FM

Economy will get back to high growth path in 3 years: FM

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

India's economic growth slipped to decade low of 5 per cent in 2012-13 and in the current fiscal it estimated to be around the same level.

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'After Vajpayee-Advani, Modi-Shah is the second best in India.'

US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in India

US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

In the first official visit by a United States vice-president to India in three decades, Joe Biden arrived in India on Monday on a four-day tour aimed at boosting ties in key areas of trade, energy, defence and security. The US vice-president will hold meetings with top Indian leadership, including President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday before flying out to Mumbai in the night.