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Budget sets a comprehensive blueprint for India's economic growth

Budget sets a comprehensive blueprint for India's economic growth

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a forward-looking Budget, reinforcing the government's commitment to 'Reform, Perform, and Transform'.

Ahead of Modi's US visit, Biden eases green card norms

Ahead of Modi's US visit, Biden eases green card norms

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The Biden administration has eased norms by releasing policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for those waiting for green cards to work and stay in America, days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US.

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

Rediff.com15 May 2025

CSA's director Enoch Nkwe changed his stance, saying higher-level talks were happening between CSA, the BCCI, and IPL franchises, suggesting CSA had little choice in the matter.

Why Is US NSA Coming To India?

Why Is US NSA Coming To India?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

'The message that we intend to leave with at the end of this trip is one of real gratitude for the friendship and the close partnership that President Biden and Prime Minister Modi have enjoyed over the last four years, but also one of tremendous optimism because we see a lot of opportunity in the future.'

BYD's Latest EV Makes a Splash in Mumbai

BYD's Latest EV Makes a Splash in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The BYD Sealion 7 offers instant, exhilarating power, effortlessly pinning you to your seat with a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.5 seconds -- a performance proudly showcased on its rear badging.

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

To push green mobility, 10K e-buses to be deployed in 169 cities

To push green mobility, 10K e-buses to be deployed in 169 cities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Seeking to enhance green mobility, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'PM-eBus Sewa' scheme under which 10,000 electric buses will be provided to 169 cities under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.

India supports dialogue, not war: Modi at BRICS Summit

India supports dialogue, not war: Modi at BRICS Summit

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

India supports dialogue and diplomacy and not war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) Summit in Kazan, Russia on Wednesday, in an unambiguous message calling for resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through peaceful negotiations.

ISRO developing green propulsion for Gaganyaan: Sivan

ISRO developing green propulsion for Gaganyaan: Sivan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

He also said it may be adopted for use in every stage of a rocket. He was speaking at the 16th convocation of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, near Chennai.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The high point of the 19 Shastri months was the 22-day war that he fought against great odds and won in principle, even if military historians often call it a stalemate. Pakistan saw a great opportunity to conquer Kashmir and lost. It was the last time they had the relative strength militarily and diplomatically to take Kashmir. Shastri's resolve buried that dream forever, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Formidable India eye record-extending run in Kanpur

Formidable India eye record-extending run in Kanpur

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

India would want their big guns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to fire when the mighty hosts aim for a clean sweep against a beleaguered Bangladesh in the second and final Test starting in Kanpur on Friday.

Sensex spurts 454 points; Nifty closes above 23,300

Sensex spurts 454 points; Nifty closes above 23,300

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, State Bank of India, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra and Asian Paints were the other gainers. However, Zomato, Adani Ports, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti and Tata Motors were among the laggards.

'Strong retail growth is expected'

'Strong retail growth is expected'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'The retail business was somewhat slow initially, but it has picked up over the past seven to eight days. Following Makar Sankranti, there is a renewed sense of positivity.'

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Both teams have struggled in the ODI format recently. World champions Australia lost to Sri Lanka (0-2) and Pakistan (1-2) in their last two series, while England, now coached by Brendon McCullum in all formats, haven't won an ODI series since their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign.

'No team invincible, but India a huge threat'

'No team invincible, but India a huge threat'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

As Warner's friend, want him to end on a high with Cup win: Usman Khawaja

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'

ISRO to test space farming in next mission

ISRO to test space farming in next mission

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Demonstration of seed germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch a tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4 -- the fourth stage of ISRO's PSLV rocket that remains in orbit after launching a satellite.

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Travel bubbles, also called travel bridges or green corridors, do away with the waiting period for travellers from certain countries. They are reciprocal in nature, meaning flyers from both countries will enjoy similar benefits.

E2W firms get serious about customer care support

E2W firms get serious about customer care support

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Players like Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Kinetic Green and BGauss are introducing premium services and infrastructure enhancements.

Evera Cabs bets on BluSmart EVs to drive Rs 100 crore revenue in FY26

Evera Cabs bets on BluSmart EVs to drive Rs 100 crore revenue in FY26

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Delhi-based electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing firm Evera Cabs, which grabbed headlines after acquiring 500 cars from the now-defunct cab service BluSmart, is stepping up its presence in the EV cab segment. The company is aiming for revenue of Rs 100 crore in the ongoing financial year (2025-26), up from Rs 18 crore in 2024-25.

Missed The IPO Bus? Read This

Missed The IPO Bus? Read This

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

For investors who missed the initial IPO frenzy, the market correction is an opportunity to selectively invest in promising names, but patience and careful evaluation remain the key.

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard to get there.'

From 96% holding to a sliver: How Gensol promoters made swift exit

From 96% holding to a sliver: How Gensol promoters made swift exit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

When Gensol Engineering made its public market debut through a small and medium enterprises (SME) initial public offering (IPO) in September 2019, its promoters held a commanding 96 per cent stake. Now, that figure has shrunk to a "negligible" fraction.

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'

With Rs 4.2 trn m-cap, Adani Green is now India's 10th most valued firm

With Rs 4.2 trn m-cap, Adani Green is now India's 10th most valued firm

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Adani Green Energy entered the list of top-10 most valued companies in terms of market capitalisation (m-cap) in the country on Monday after its stock price zoomed 16.3 per cent to hit a new high of Rs 2,701.6 on the BSE. Adani Green Energy's m-cap now stands at Rs 4.22 trillion, surpassing Bharti Airtel, which has an m-cap of Rs 4.16 trillion. With today's rally, the stock has zoomed about 25 per cent in the last two trading days after UAE's International Holding Company (IHC) agreed to invest Rs 3,850 crore in Adani Green Energy through preferential issue.

Mukesh Ambani aims to make world's cheapest green hydrogen

Mukesh Ambani aims to make world's cheapest green hydrogen

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Reliance Industries will by 2030 create or enable capacity to generate at least 100 gigawatts of electricity from renewable sources, which can be converted into carbon-free green hydrogen, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said Friday as he outlined a 1-1-1 vision to bring down the cost of hydrogen to under $1 per 1 kg in 1 decade. The focus on generating electricity from renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind -will help cut carbon emissions in the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter. The same electricity, when converted into green hydrogen, can replace petrol and diesel in automobiles and other fuels in the industry, helping cut down on the use of fossil fuels, carbon emissions and reduce import dependence.

How I Fell In Love With Coldplay

How I Fell In Love With Coldplay

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Kshamaya Daniel's candid confessions after the Coldplay concert in Mumbai.

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

A green building movement was initiated in India in 2001 by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote eco friendly buildings.

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.

Despite market volatility, corporate fundraising at record high in FY25

Despite market volatility, corporate fundraising at record high in FY25

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Fundraising by Indian companies through equity and debt reached an all-time high in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), according to data collated by primedatabase.com. Fundraising through debt stood at Rs 11.1 trillion in FY25, including contributions from InvITs (infrastructure investment trusts) and REITs (real estate investment trusts).

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Asserting that the world does not have much time to correct the mistakes of the last century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a 'Green Credit Initiative' focused on creating carbon sinks through people's participation and also proposed to host the United Nations climate conference in 2028, or COP33, in India.

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Johnson sidelined for Aus tour of UK

Strategic pacts reshape energy turf

Strategic pacts reshape energy turf

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Leading oil companies dedicated the second day of India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 to announcing strategic deals and business agreements across the supply chain - from sourcing more crude oil supply to deploying more domestic ships and building gas distribution capacity.

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Three years after India declared its goal to become a net-zero economy by 2070, the policy design for achieving the target has begun, with the NITI Aayog forming dedicated multi-sectoral committees to prepare a transition plan. In 2021, India joined a select group of nations that set a target year for becoming net-zero carbon economy. At COP26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a five-pronged 'Panchamitra' climate action target for India and committed to a net-zero target by 2070, joining nations like the US, the UK, and China.

Modi says India is land of opportunities; promises reforms, stable policy

Modi says India is land of opportunities; promises reforms, stable policy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Projecting India as the land of biggest opportunities globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised the business sector facilitation, reforms, a stable policy regime and high growth. Addressing the ET World Leaders Forum, Modi, in turn, asked investors to commit to innovation, performance, positive disruption and high-quality products, as he stressed that the country respects wealth creators.