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MEA gets 19% hike in allocation

MEA gets 19% hike in allocation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The major thrust is towards Technical and Economic Cooperation.

Why loan against property can be risky

Why loan against property can be risky

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Most borrowers of loans against property pin hopes on future cash flows from their business, but in case of failure to repay the loan, the lender can repossess the property and sell it.

Why not to expect a runaway pre-Budget market rally

Why not to expect a runaway pre-Budget market rally

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Liquidity issues post the crisis at DHFL, progress of monsoon, rupee trajectory at the domestic level and oil prices are some factors that will keep markets choppy, analysts say.

Read this before you invest in non-convertible debentures!

Read this before you invest in non-convertible debentures!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

For the wealthy, post-tax returns of debt funds would work out better

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Unlike RIL, the Adani group has not yet brought in any big stakeholders to refinance debt or expand.

How best to take advantage of the Budget sops

How best to take advantage of the Budget sops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Budget touches a few highs and lows as far as personal finance is concerned, and one needs to be aware of them in order to optimise on one's investment plans.

Here's how Prabhu plans to cut costs, generate revenue

Here's how Prabhu plans to cut costs, generate revenue

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'We need to look beyond the current approach'.

Standoff over Selja resolved as Jaitley withdraws remarks

Standoff over Selja resolved as Jaitley withdraws remarks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The Congress members raised slogans and trooped into the Well of the House, demanding apology of the minister.

The ministers who have Modi's ear

The ministers who have Modi's ear

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Nitin Gadkari is the rising star, Arun Jaitley commands respect while minister of state Dharmendra Pradhan seems to be the PM's new favourite.

GST can be passed even without the Congress: Jayant Sinha

GST can be passed even without the Congress: Jayant Sinha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

"If there is proper debate in parliament, followed by a vote, then even without the Congress' support, we have a chance to pass it," says Union Minister of State for Finance, Jayant Sinha.

Speculation rife over Rajan succeeding IMF chief Lagarde

Speculation rife over Rajan succeeding IMF chief Lagarde

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

RBI governor is seen succeeding International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief executive officer, Christine Lagarde, next year.

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

Rediff.com25 May 2018

And it has to be done in less than 200 days!

Yasin Malik to face trial in two 30-yr-old cases

Yasin Malik to face trial in two 30-yr-old cases

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The cases are related to gunning down of Indian Air Force personnel and the Rubiya Syed kidnapping.

REIT tax clarity to benefit real estate

REIT tax clarity to benefit real estate

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Real estate sector cheers reforms in the Budget.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

After the 18-member 'Assam Advisory Committee' suggested the two organisations to form a political party, a source close to the development said the new outfit will be launched within the next 10 days.

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Toll system can never end though the rates may vary from time to time. Toll is my brain child'

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The EC received complaints from five places that EVMs were connecting to external devices via bluetooth, but after inquiry, it was found that there was 'no substance' in the complaints.

Why RBI should have cut rates

Why RBI should have cut rates

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

A cut in rates would have encouraged the banks to lend aggressively on the retail front.

Thankfully, Mr Jaitley delivers!

Thankfully, Mr Jaitley delivers!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Jaitley has managed the difficult feat of sticking to the fiscal correction.

10 stocks you can bet on

10 stocks you can bet on

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

These consistent performers are expected to maintain momentum.

NIIF: A perfect solution for the cash-strapped economy

NIIF: A perfect solution for the cash-strapped economy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The overriding objective of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) must be adequate economic return, not financial return.

9 BJP-ruled states may ratify Bill on GST by end of August

9 BJP-ruled states may ratify Bill on GST by end of August

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Government strategists are trying to ensure that the requisite 16 of the 31 states ratify the Bill by the end of this month

Ramesh moves SC challenging decision to treat Aadhaar as money bill

Ramesh moves SC challenging decision to treat Aadhaar as money bill

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The Aadhaar Bill passed during Budget session last month, overruling amendments moved in Rajya Sabha.

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma succeed in convincing Rahul Gandhi of zero returns in blocking Parliament.

Phased pension hike likely to meet fiscal deficit target

Phased pension hike likely to meet fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The higher salaries and pension outgo will be equivalent to about one per cent of the GDP.

Parliament clears decks for GST rollout from July 1

Parliament clears decks for GST rollout from July 1

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Parliament on Thursday cleared the decks for the rollout of the historic Goods and Services Tax from July 1 as it approved four supporting legislations to usher in the one-nation-one-tax regime.

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Higher rural incomes, pay commission benefits, and lower interest rates are key positives: Analysts

Thoughts for the Budget Day

Thoughts for the Budget Day

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

For growth in export, continuous gain in productivity is essential.

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'This updated NPR database along with Aadhaar Number would become the mother database and can be used by various government departments...' the home ministry declared in July 2015. 'UID/Aadhaar has been used as a fish bait to ensnare and entrap present and future generations of citizens,' warns Gopal Krishna.

Virtual washout of proceedings in LS, RS due to AIADMK uproar

Virtual washout of proceedings in LS, RS due to AIADMK uproar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

AIADMK members on Tuesday disrupted proceedings in both houses of Parliament demanding action on former union minister P Chidambaram's son Karti on the Aircel-Maxis issue.

How fixed maturity plans can help investors

How fixed maturity plans can help investors

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

While FMPs no longer offer the same short-term advantage, it is still a good product for the medium term.

All party meet on Insurance Bill ends inconclusively

All party meet on Insurance Bill ends inconclusively

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

An all-party meeting on Monday failed to hammer out a consensus over the controversial Insurance Bill, which was scheduled to be taken up in Rajya Sabha.

President's rule imposed in Uttarakhand

President's rule imposed in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Uttarakhand was on Sunday brought under President's rule by the Centre on grounds of "breakdown of governance" in a controversial decision.

More gainers than losers in India Inc from Budget

More gainers than losers in India Inc from Budget

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Budget in the medium term aims to kick-start the investment cycle.

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

On her 101st birth anniversary, November 19, four letters that reveal a different side to inarguably India's toughest prime minister.

Govt changes biz models to attract private investments in infra

Govt changes biz models to attract private investments in infra

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The move is part of a larger initiative by the government to speed up work in the highway sector.

Uttam's take: 10 ways the Budget will impact you

Uttam's take: 10 ways the Budget will impact you

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Electricity tariffs to go up as coal cess is doubled.

Yogi government withdraws 22-year-old case against CM

Yogi government withdraws 22-year-old case against CM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The move prompted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to take potshots as to whether Adityanath would himself sign the order withdrawing the case against himself.

5 changes Rajya Sabha wanted in Aadhaar Bill

5 changes Rajya Sabha wanted in Aadhaar Bill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Congress and the Left parties might move court to challenge LS speaker's ruling on Aadhaar as money Bill.