News for 'Free Trade Area'

Over 40,000 cyber attacks reported from China in 5 days

Over 40,000 cyber attacks reported from China in 5 days

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Internet users should be watchful for such attacks including phishing attempts and conduct cyber security audits of their IT systems, officials of Maharashtra Cyber, the state police's cyber wing, said.

Avoid keeping large amounts with brokers

Avoid keeping large amounts with brokers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Keep your mobile number and e-mail updated. When you receive the weekly report on cash holdings, check to ensure there is no discrepancy between the amount you have kept with the broker and what the latter has reported, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Support India on terror, ours not a friendship to hide: Israel Prez

Support India on terror, ours not a friendship to hide: Israel Prez

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin arrived on Monday on an eight-day visit to India, the first by any Israeli President in nearly two decades.

Rise of Taliban poses serious threat: Rajnath to Austrian delegation

Rise of Taliban poses serious threat: Rajnath to Austrian delegation

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The India delegation flagged concerns over the possible implication of the Taliban's capture of power for the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir as there are apprehensions about spill-over of terrorist activities from Afghanistan to the union territory, the sources said.

Modi in Moscow: Russia a strong, reliable friend of India, says PM

Modi in Moscow: Russia a strong, reliable friend of India, says PM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Russia is a strong and reliable friend of India and both countries have a "truly strategic" partnership, PM Modi on Thursday told President Vladimir Putin.

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the storied 'animal spirits' and help the economy run on the growth path quite smoothly. Or so the government hopes, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Reliance net profit jumps 46% in Q1

Reliance net profit jumps 46% in Q1

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 46 per cent jump in net profit for the three months ended June on the back of bumper earnings from oil and telecom businesses. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit rose to Rs 17,955 crore during April-June period -- the first quarter of 2022-23 fiscal year -- from Rs 12,273 crore in the year-ago period, it said a stock exchange filing.

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Thailand expressed interest in the Indian defence industry and its experience and expertise in the field of defence R&D and production. Modi welcomed Thai investments in India in the potential areas under the 'Make in India' initiative, especially in the manufacturing sector, infrastructure development, tourism and hospitality facilities.

Is India succumbing to Trump's tariff tantrums?

Is India succumbing to Trump's tariff tantrums?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

India's exports to the US in 2017-18 stood at $47.9 billion, while imports were $26.7 billion. The trade balance is in favour of India.

Why the outlook for globalisation is bleak

Why the outlook for globalisation is bleak

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Substantial gains can still be made with good policies and initiatives.

Factors that spooked Paytm's market performance

Factors that spooked Paytm's market performance

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma said on Wednesday that the company's share market performance has been in line with that of global peers in the sector over the past six months due to macroeconomic factors. "Macro factors like quantitative easing, free money due to US monetary policy and other parameters led to a spook in the market in terms of pricing the IPO. "Paytm's shares have received a similar response to that of global peers in the last six months...But that is not a complete reasoning.

Bengal sees nearly 80% voter turnout in sixth phase

Bengal sees nearly 80% voter turnout in sixth phase

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Over 1.03 crore voters will decide the political fate of 306 candidates in this phase.

PM leaves for Russia; looks to deepen energy, security ties

PM leaves for Russia; looks to deepen energy, security ties

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

In his pre-departure statement, he said trade ties between India and Russia can increase even further, to benefit not only the two nations but also the world.

Modi to embark on 3-day US visit today

Modi to embark on 3-day US visit today

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The main elements of the programme are bilateral meetings with the US leadership, participation in the Quad Leaders' Summit, address at the UN General Assembly and business interactions.

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Eyeing greater cooperation with South East Asian countries on economic and security issues, India on Thursday announced a separate Mission for ASEAN region to be set up in Jakarta with a full-time resident Ambassador.

TMC's vote-cutting may help BJP in Goa

TMC's vote-cutting may help BJP in Goa

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The BJP is certain that the TMC will divide the Opposition votes, leaving it free to cruise through the polls.

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

"I was the Governor of South Carolina, the best job serving the state that raised me. And then I got a phone call (after the 2016 elections," Haley, 48, said during a fireside chat organised by Indian Voices for Trump in Norristown in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Modi to visit Brussels on Tuesday

Modi to visit Brussels on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for the Belgian capital as part of a three-nation tour during which he will attend the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington and visit.

Where does India stand in Biden's America?

Where does India stand in Biden's America?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The reduction of tension on the Chinese border may have reduced the urgency of a Biden-Modi meeting, but the sooner Modi starts a bromance with Biden the better as he had done with Obama and Trump, suggests Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Rohan Murty, the master of many trades

Rohan Murty, the master of many trades

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Rahul is fascinated by history and ancient texts

'Less chances of a Doklam happening now'

'Less chances of a Doklam happening now'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'Even if such a thing happens, it will not prolong for many days like Doklam did.' 'That is because both the leaders do not want it.'

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Kiran Vissa, co-convenor of National Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, said that amendments to the EC Act have nothing to do with farmers' welfare but instead meant to please big players and agriculture companies. This is because small and marginal farmers don't have the storage capacity to attract provisions of the EC Act.

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There was a discussion on trade matters, market access, regulatory issues and barriers. Both leaders underlined the importance of free and fair trade

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The 2012 Republican presidential nominee and one of Trump's most vocal Republican Party critics during this year's election campaign, met privately with the President-elect for about an hour.

SC asks petitioners to move HC for Singhu border access

SC asks petitioners to move HC for Singhu border access

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by residents of Sonipat seeking opening of the roads connecting Delhi and Haryana at Singhu border here, which have been blocked by farmers protesting against three agri laws and asked the petitioners to approach the High Court.

EPL PIX: City, Liverpool share spoils in pulsating tie

EPL PIX: City, Liverpool share spoils in pulsating tie

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The match lived up to its billing right from the start

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Communications between the USTR and the world's most powerful pharmaceutical and trade lobbying groups reveal that many raised concerns about India's push to exempt Covid vaccines from intellectual property.

India, Australia ink pact to expand counter-terror cooperation

India, Australia ink pact to expand counter-terror cooperation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

During their talks, the two leaders decided to significantly expand their ties in several key areas including defence, trade, energy and education.

APEC's Manila summit: Why India should care

APEC's Manila summit: Why India should care

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The 'Missing link in India's Act East Policy', as India's former foreign secretary Shyam Saran calls it, needs to be filled sooner rather than later, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

India has done its best to respond to Chinese aggression: Pompeo

India has done its best to respond to Chinese aggression: Pompeo

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

"I've spoken with Foreign (External Affairs) Minister (S) Jaishankar a number of times about this (Chinese aggressive actions). The Chinese took incredibly aggressive actions. The Indians have done their best to respond to that," Pompeo told reporters at a news conference in Washington, DC.

Provided 'strong support' to India during LAC standoff: US

Provided 'strong support' to India during LAC standoff: US

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The crisis has strengthened America's resolve to work towards building its relationship with India as a bulwark against Chinese aggression'

Xi's leadership challenged ahead of 2022 Party Congress

Xi's leadership challenged ahead of 2022 Party Congress

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

An exclusive white paper by the Jamestown Foundation claims that the powerful figures arraigned against the President include former Vice-President Zeng Qinghong and current Vice-President Wang Qishan, The Hong Kong Post reported.

'Traders will vote collectively this time'

'Traders will vote collectively this time'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

'The BJP certainly has an edge as the BJP has gone ahead of the Congress in pleasing the trading community.'

Pharma shares boost markets; Dr Reddy's Labs, Lupin lead

Pharma shares boost markets; Dr Reddy's Labs, Lupin lead

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Asian markets were trading mixed with the Nikkei gaining after the US dollar strengthened against the yen.

Bandh likely to hit supply of rations for protesters

Bandh likely to hit supply of rations for protesters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

But we have enough stacked up for another 2-3 months. We have come prepared for a long haul, Gurjaint Singh from Panipat said.

10 million new jobs in textiles to remain a dream

10 million new jobs in textiles to remain a dream

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The government has to cover a lot of ground if it wants to achieve the target of generating 10 million new jobs in the sector over the next three years, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Kamala Harris accuses China of 'coercion, intimidation' in SCS

Kamala Harris accuses China of 'coercion, intimidation' in SCS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Harris, in a major foreign policy speech as part of her three-day visit to Singapore, said America's vision includes the freedom of navigation which is vital to all.

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'Demand is wonderful. We have crossed 10 million on many days.' 'The Swedish trade commissioner recently said, "You guys are vaccinating the entire Sweden in one day".'

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Biden has reiterated America's support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UNSC and its entry into the NSG during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Modi at the White House.