News for 'India Economic Summit'

Nicholas Piramal plans acquisition in UK, US

Nicholas Piramal plans acquisition in UK, US

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Pharmaceutical major Nicholas Piramal India Ltd on Monday said the company was looking for acquisition in United Kingdom and North America to expand its overseas operation.

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'

Volkswagen Beetle to hit Indian roads next month

Volkswagen Beetle to hit Indian roads next month

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen will roll out the Beetle--fondly called the people's car after its maker--on Indian roads by beginning of next month.

Bidding for first mega road project soon: Nath

Bidding for first mega road project soon: Nath

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

To attract foreign investors to bid for road projects in the country, road transport and highways minister Kamal Nath said on Sunday the government would award the first mega highways project in two months.

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Herzog further claimed that Iran is supporting the "terror machine" by providing billions of dollars aiming to undermine the regional situation.

In India, Saudi deals, a message for Pak on terror

In India, Saudi deals, a message for Pak on terror

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday called on states to reject the use of terrorism against other countries and prevent access to weapons, including missiles and drones, to commit acts of terror.

PM pitches for 10% growth

PM pitches for 10% growth

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

PM pitches for 10% growth

Wal-Mart deal: Govt to study rules

Wal-Mart deal: Govt to study rules

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Government to examine whether rules and regulations were adhered to in the Bharti-Wal-Mart retail deal, says Commerce Minister Kamal Nath.

Modi in Qingdao tomorrow to attend SCO Summit, India's focus on combating terror

Modi in Qingdao tomorrow to attend SCO Summit, India's focus on combating terror

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Modi will hold several bilateral meetings with the leaders of the SCO member countries including China's Xi Jinping.

A $200 PC from Lenovo soon

A $200 PC from Lenovo soon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The device would be Internet enabled, the comapny said refusing to divulge details of the timeline of the launch.

Is V K Singh Up For Promotion?

Is V K Singh Up For Promotion?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

General Singh was assigned to receive leaders representing the planet's two superpowers -- the president of the United States and the premier of the People's Republic of China.

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

As US President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations, including India, to enhance trade, economic and investment opportunities, China, which sees the pact as a threat to its dominance in the region, went on the offensive against it, promising more opening up, while the official media here termed it as "economic Nato".

Can't fight elections, don't have money: Sitharaman

Can't fight elections, don't have money: Sitharaman

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said she declined the offer of the Bharatiya Janata Party to contest elections pleading that she did not have the 'kind of funds' required for fighting the Lok Sabha polls.

French Prez Macron to visit Delhi for G20 on Sept 9-10

French Prez Macron to visit Delhi for G20 on Sept 9-10

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Macron's office said the President will travel to Delhi to participate in the G20 Summit on September 9 and 10 following which he will leave for Bangladesh for a bilateral visit.

Korean Air awaits nod for 8 more flights

Korean Air awaits nod for 8 more flights

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Korean Airlines is awaiting formal clearance from the Indian government to start eight additional flights between the two countries.

Budget: Tourism infra to be developed on Lakshadweep, other ports

Budget: Tourism infra to be developed on Lakshadweep, other ports

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said projects for port connectivity, tourism infrastructure and amenities will be taken up 'on our islands, including Lakshadweep' to address the 'emerging fervour' for domestic tourism in the country.

Xi accepts Modi's invitation for Wuhan-style summit in India in 2019

Xi accepts Modi's invitation for Wuhan-style summit in India in 2019

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

An MoU on sharing hydrological information of the Brahmaputra River by China to India and another pact on amendment of the protocol on phytosanitary requirements for exporting rice from India to China to include non-Basmati rice were signed after the Modi-Xi talks in the eastern Chinese port city.

Why Sharad Pawar won't displace Maharashtra CM

Why Sharad Pawar won't displace Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Vilasrao Deshmukh's biggest enemy is not the BJP-Shiv Sena combine. It is not the NCP, however much he may grumble about them. The enemy is his own party.

Godrej plans overseas acquisitions

Godrej plans overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

"A rising rupee is a good time to go and acquire companies abroad," Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej said at the India Economic Summit in New Delhi on Monday.

Empowerment can enhance the livelihood of millions

Empowerment can enhance the livelihood of millions

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The minister emphasises the need for greater urbanisation of rural India to curb the rising migration from villages to metropolitan cities.

No slowdown in real estate projects: M&M

No slowdown in real estate projects: M&M

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

"We are not slowing down on any of our projects. Jaipur is rocking, Chennai is doing well, city-based projects such as Faridabad are also doing well," Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd Executive Arun Nanda told reporters in New Delhi on the sidelines of India Economic Summit. Fundamentals of real estate have not changed. Nanda said, there were no funding issues for its projects and the company's affordable housing projects are not going to disappear.

Issues with USFDA to take long to resolve: Ranbaxy

Issues with USFDA to take long to resolve: Ranbaxy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Last year, the USFDA had banned 30 generic drugs produced at Ranbaxy's plants at Poanta Sahib.

MCX-SX to dilute stake to 5% by Sep 2010

MCX-SX to dilute stake to 5% by Sep 2010

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The exchange's promoters-- Financial Technologies (India) Ltd and commodity bourse Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)-- have already divested 30 per cent stake in the stock exchange to various public and private banks and institutions.

WEF Summit begins in Davos

WEF Summit begins in Davos

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The World Economic Forum's five-day annual summit began in Davos this evening amid hopes of recovery in global economy and a time of renewed terror threats after recent strikes in France and other parts of globe.

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

India has undertaken a number of structural reforms.

India is a vibrant democracy, go there and see for yourself: US

India is a vibrant democracy, go there and see for yourself: US

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Kirby said India is a strong partner with the United States on many levels.

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'I hope that Macho Man agrees to debate her, because I think she will do spectacularly well in the debate.'

CA to expand Indian operations

CA to expand Indian operations

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Software major Computer Associates would hire several hundred more people over the next year to work on the core product of systems management in India, a senior company executive said on Monday.

Cash 'n' carry: Bharti style

Cash 'n' carry: Bharti style

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

While Bharti's retail stores will be fully Indian, they will be able to take advantage of the tremendously low prices and technology advantages that Wal-Mart will bring to Mittal-Mart's sourcing.

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Engagement with neighbours is a strategic imperative, and not an option, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Biden raised human rights, civil society, free press with Modi

Biden raised human rights, civil society, free press with Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Biden told reporters in Hanoi in the Vietnamese capital that he also raised the importance of respecting human rights with Prime Minister Modi.

US lauds India's role in G20 declaration of 'today's era isn't of war'

US lauds India's role in G20 declaration of 'today's era isn't of war'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

The members of the grouping made it clear that they were against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons and sought "peaceful resolution of conflicts."

PM Modi, Pak President shake hands at SCO Summit

PM Modi, Pak President shake hands at SCO Summit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries at the end of the media briefing which was addressed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. China is the host and chair of the SCO.

DLF could trim staff in future: K P Singh

DLF could trim staff in future: K P Singh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

"We have not laid off anything. The lay-off could happen in future in case the demand further goes down," DLF chairman K P Singh said at an Assocham event in New Delhi. He clarified that as of 'today' DLF has not laid off anybody.

Your phone bill will soon be much less

Your phone bill will soon be much less

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Further telecom tariff reduction is on the anvil as department of telecom is in the process of issuing direction to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to come out with the revenue-share based access deficit charge.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

BRICS doubles in size with 5 new members; Putin hints at further expansion

BRICS doubles in size with 5 new members; Putin hints at further expansion

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In August, the top BRICS leaders at the grouping's summit in Johannesburg approved a proposal to admit six countries, including Argentina, into the bloc with effect from January 1.

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

There have been sharp differences between the Russia-China combine and the Western countries over the text to describe the Ukraine crisis.

'India has not blinked'

'India has not blinked'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'The world is watching carefully. The choices India makes today have consequences beyond its borders.'