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India, Russia are 'natural partners' in fighting terrorism: PM

India, Russia are 'natural partners' in fighting terrorism: PM

Rediff.com31 May 2017

He said both countries are opening new areas of cooperation in the energy sector, telecommunications and science and technology and they have set up funds to facilitate investment in high technologies.

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The PM said Japan and the Indian diaspora has a big role to play in India's growth story.

It's bright and sunny, tweets PM Modi as he arrives in Brisbane

It's bright and sunny, tweets PM Modi as he arrives in Brisbane

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Australia on the second leg of his three-nation tour during which he will attend the annual G20 summit and hold bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott.

Telecom: Mukesh Ambani keen to join hands with Mittal

Telecom: Mukesh Ambani keen to join hands with Mittal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Monday said his company is open to joining hands with Bharti Airtel for improving telecom network for 4G services in Punjab.

India to seek permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

India to seek permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Modi emphasised on deeper India-Africa partnership on clean energy.

Mukesh to ready RIL for the Big Billion frenzy this Diwali

Mukesh to ready RIL for the Big Billion frenzy this Diwali

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

RIL is setting up infrastructure for a full-fledged horizontal e-commerce offering - internally called the New Commerce - to simultaneously launch pan-India by October-November.

The Net needs better governance

The Net needs better governance

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

For India to succeed in this data driven revolution, we will have to migrate the control and ownership of Indian data back to India: Mukesh Ambani.

RIL to complete Rs 20,000 cr investment in MP by March 2016

RIL to complete Rs 20,000 cr investment in MP by March 2016

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

On building a world class digital infrastructure, he said that 75 per cent work was done and it would be available by middle of 2015.

Xi, Modi to vie for investments on rare simultaneous US visits

Xi, Modi to vie for investments on rare simultaneous US visits

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Modi is scheduled to meet over 50 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies over dinner hosted in New York on September 24.

FMCG players stare at low growth of 9-10% this year

FMCG players stare at low growth of 9-10% this year

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

According to Nielsen, rural growth has plunged to a low 5 per cent in the third quarter of quarter from a high 20 per cent a year ago. This has for the first time in seven years rural growth has fallen below urban levels.

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

Modi-Xi meet: HC nod to TN govt to allow banners

Modi-Xi meet: HC nod to TN govt to allow banners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The state government had on Tuesday sought the court's permission to erect banners welcoming Modi and Xi Jinping, who are slated to meet at Mahabalipuram, for their second informal meet from October 11-13.

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will push for stepping up global cooperation against the key issue of cross border tax avoidance and evasion at the G20 summit

Why chit funds are so popular in India

Why chit funds are so popular in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

While chits and the formal financial sector are not 'largely substitutable', users like the commitment to savings that these enforce and the flexibility in borrowing, reports N Sundaresha Subramanian from New Delhi.

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Gopinathan is aware of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Modi proposes 10-point initiative for BRICS nations

Modi proposes 10-point initiative for BRICS nations

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Modi put forward new initiatives for the BRICS grouping

Modi dreams of growing India's GDP to $20 trillion!

Modi dreams of growing India's GDP to $20 trillion!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Dreams must be accompanied with a reality check on what they actually imply.

Tata group unveils plan to ride the start-up wave

Tata group unveils plan to ride the start-up wave

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The Tata group is planning a big splash.

Reliance goes into work-from-home mode

Reliance goes into work-from-home mode

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

India's largest firm Reliance Industries has initiated work-from-home for its staff while keeping open consumer-facing businesses of hospital, retail stores and telecom with a minimum workforce amid increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the country. Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani will hold a meeting almost every third day to take stock of the impact of novel coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak on his employees and business, officials said.

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

"If we are not getting anything then I think it is end of story for Vodafone Idea," Kumar Mangalam Birla said at the HT Leadership Summit when asked about the future of Vodafone Idea in absence of a government relief on payment of Rs 53,038 crore dues.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Early reform of the United Nations Security Council, terrorism and peacekeeping will be among the main issues that India will pursue during the world body's General Assembly session, Indian ambassador to the UN has said.

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A career Citibanker, 'Selva' came into the spotlight as the person who rewired the financial behemoth's Indian retail operations.

Motorola unveils Motorokr E6

Motorola unveils Motorokr E6

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Cellular handset maker Motorola has launched the 'Motorokr E6,' the upgraded version of its iTunes-enabled phone, which is expected to be introduced in India by mid-2007.

Modi fails to live up to the expectations of India Inc

Modi fails to live up to the expectations of India Inc

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Industrialists have the same complaints as they did in the UPA's second stint.

Terror, H-1B, Iran oil to top agenda of Jaishankar-Pompeo meet

Terror, H-1B, Iran oil to top agenda of Jaishankar-Pompeo meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Jaishankar said India will try to find common ground on trade issues during discussions with Pompeo.

How Indian govt plans to use Jan Dhan accounts

How Indian govt plans to use Jan Dhan accounts

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The announcement comes on the first anniversary of the project.

US threatens to take additional action against 'unfair' Indian trade practices

US threatens to take additional action against 'unfair' Indian trade practices

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

India has been the single biggest beneficiary of the decades-old US Generalized System of Preferences programme, allowing the country to export $ 5.7 billion worth of duty-free goods in 2017, according to figures from US Congress.

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Although Walmart-Flipkart wholesale game-plan is to target about a $150 billion market out of a total pie of $700 billion in the country, the consolidation marks the end of the multi-brand dream of the American retail giant.

Modi promises to make India easiest place to do business

Modi promises to make India easiest place to do business

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Modi is keen to get more investments into Gujarat.

President Pranab lists 8 steps to resolve India, China issues

President Pranab lists 8 steps to resolve India, China issues

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Outlining eight "pillars" for the future of India-China relations, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday underlined the need for comprehensively resolving challenges including the boundary question through "political acumen" and "civilisational wisdom".

We are replacing red tape with red carpet: Modi

We are replacing red tape with red carpet: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Hard selling India as an investment destination at the WEF, Modi said the government is following the principle of reform, perform and transform.

No country says everybody is welcome: Jaishankar on CAA

No country says everybody is welcome: Jaishankar on CAA

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Jaishankar criticised the UNHRC for its criticism on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir,

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<

PM to embark on 4-nation tour on Monday

PM to embark on 4-nation tour on Monday

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The tour is aimed at boosting India's economic engagement with these nations and inviting more investment.

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A look at the key decisions taken by the Narendra Modi government in its six months.

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Soon after Prime Minister Modi's assertion, the G20 countries also came down heavily on terrorism.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

On its 250th birthday, the Survey of India will send 30 mountaineers, armed with the most modern equipment, to measure the height of Mount Everest.