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Rajan sets inflation fight, bank books clean-up as priorities

Rajan sets inflation fight, bank books clean-up as priorities

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said the central bank will continue its focus on taming inflation, speeding up resolution of distressed projects and ensuring enough capital for banks through balance sheet clean-up.

Policy hurdles mess up 'Make in India'

Policy hurdles mess up 'Make in India'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Make in India needs policy support for access to markets.

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The Russians had appealed their exclusion from the Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the doping scandal from the 2014 Sochi Games.

Football Roundup: Mourinho targets 15-year stay at Man United

Football Roundup: Mourinho targets 15-year stay at Man United

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of footbal.

Why GDP growth is likely to slow to 7.2-7.3% in Q2 of FY19

Why GDP growth is likely to slow to 7.2-7.3% in Q2 of FY19

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The services sector, which plays the biggest role in shaping the economy, is facing loads of issues currently. The largest segments, financial and real estate, are struggling to cope with bad debts and low demand for houses.

Medal win opens up brand endorsement gates for Sakshi

Medal win opens up brand endorsement gates for Sakshi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

A bronze medal in wrestling gets brands talking about a potential endorser joining the ranks of past Olympics stars from India, Abhinav Bindra and Vijender Singh

Nanny Terror in New York

Nanny Terror in New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

No theory would ever justify the public humiliation of the acting head of the consulate of a friendly country. Whatever be the eventual solution, grievous damage has been done to her personally and to the relations between the two countries, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Italian soccer in dire state as television weighs options

Italian soccer in dire state as television weighs options

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

When Italy's cash-strapped soccer clubs meet on Monday to prepare for a new deal on broadcast rights, their deliberations will be coloured by the unhappy knowledge that Italian football is in a dismal state and viewers are switching off.

Lodha's 'Captain D' and Dhoni's resignation

Lodha's 'Captain D' and Dhoni's resignation

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

A potential conflict of interest situation could have played in Dhoni's mind when he decided to quit, report Sai Manish and N Sundaresha Subramanian.

What's giving India's nuclear scientists jitters?

What's giving India's nuclear scientists jitters?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Scientists are puzzled by what caused the mysterious nuclear leak at the Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant in Gujarat last year, reveals Pallava Bagla.

Tejas Mark-I fails to meet IAF criteria, has 53 shortfalls: CAG

Tejas Mark-I fails to meet IAF criteria, has 53 shortfalls: CAG

Rediff.com8 May 2015

It came under severe criticism from the CAG on Friday as it pointed out that its Mark-I version has 53 'significant shortfalls'.

Doubts cast over Jaipur Metro's viability

Doubts cast over Jaipur Metro's viability

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Internal documents suggest the city may not require a Metro till 2025

Want to protect your bank deposits? Here's how

Want to protect your bank deposits? Here's how

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Your money is protected by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.

We may do in Agusta what we couldn't do in Bofors: Parrikar

We may do in Agusta what we couldn't do in Bofors: Parrikar

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in the Lok Sabha that former Air chief S P Tyagi and Gautam Khaitan, both accused in the case, are "small people" who "simply washed their hands in a flowing ganga (of corruption)" and that the government will 'find out where the river was going'.

CAG raps ISRO for extending 'undue benefit' to foreign firm

CAG raps ISRO for extending 'undue benefit' to foreign firm

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The Comptroller and Auditor General on Friday rapped space agency Indian Space Research Organisation for allowing a foreign private satellite service provider to park its satellite in an orbit slot meant for Indian satellites in violation of nation's SATCOM policy and extending "undue benefit" to a foreign firm.

IMF warns of huge financial hole as Greek vote looms

IMF warns of huge financial hole as Greek vote looms

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

IMF report says billions more cash and debt relief needed

India urges higher pay for millions of Gulf workers

India urges higher pay for millions of Gulf workers

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Migrants do many of the dirty and dangerous jobs in the region, from construction to the oil industry, transport and services

IAF to have all 42 squadrons flying by 2027?

IAF to have all 42 squadrons flying by 2027?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The IAF chief stressed on the ongoing development of advanced landing ground along the Himalayas.

Why is Amazon betting big on self publishing in India?

Why is Amazon betting big on self publishing in India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

India has a tradition of rich narrative and storytelling and hence it's a natural market for self publishing, believes Jon P Fine, Amazon's director (author and publishing relations).

G20 summit: Terrorism, climate change to top Modi's agenda

G20 summit: Terrorism, climate change to top Modi's agenda

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The host country has been pressing for a discussion at the 10th G20 Summit on the conflicts in Syria and the worst migrant crisis since World War II.

NSEL's formula to resolve payment crisis

NSEL's formula to resolve payment crisis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Negotiations on with three brokers holding 5% of about Rs 5,500-crore (Rs 55 billion) overall dues

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

11th-hour debt restructuring programme offered no concessions to creditors

BCCI won't terminate CSK, Rajasthan; 10 teams in IPL from 2018

BCCI won't terminate CSK, Rajasthan; 10 teams in IPL from 2018

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

The BCCI will not be terminating Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals but will only be suspending the two franchises for a period of two years from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as per recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee.

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Thursday its verdicts on a batch of petitions seeking re-examination of its decision to allow entry of women of all age group in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple and a review of its judgment giving a clean chit to the Modi government in the Rafale fighter jet deal with French firm Dassault Aviation.

'China didn't expect India's military intervention in Doklam'

'China didn't expect India's military intervention in Doklam'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'The Chinese media was beside itself with rage that how can a country with one-fifth of its economic power and maybe one-third of its military power stand up to them.'

The man who exposed Volkswagen's emission cheating

The man who exposed Volkswagen's emission cheating

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Daniel Carder said he's surprised to see such a hullabaloo now, because his team's findings were made public nearly a year and a half ago.

Why this Kazakh model will never wear a bikini

Why this Kazakh model will never wear a bikini

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

"Although we are kind of open Muslims, I don't want to show my body."

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Financials were the top losers while oil shares also declined amid weak crude oil prices.

Indian power cos want ban on Chinese equipment on security fears

Indian power cos want ban on Chinese equipment on security fears

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Power transmission infrastructure in 18 major cities could be potentially hacked.

World Bank keeps faith in India story

World Bank keeps faith in India story

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Bank suggested reforms in infrastructure sector.

Attacks on minorities should be dealt with firmly: President's I-Day speech

Attacks on minorities should be dealt with firmly: President's I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

In his fifth address as President, Pranab Mukherjee asked authorities and institutions of the State to adhere to the 'dignity' in discharging their duties.

Modi govt faces 5 big economic challenges

Modi govt faces 5 big economic challenges

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The challenge of cleaning up the taxation system and introducing the goods and services tax (GST) regime cannot be underestimated.

'Army won't take over Pakistan'

'Army won't take over Pakistan'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'The army has stopped short of exerting the sort of influence it may have done historically.' 'It is comfortable with its relations with the civilian government as the superior partner.'

Slum development grounds GVK's Mumbai airport plans

Slum development grounds GVK's Mumbai airport plans

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Realty plans hit roadblock; delay could hit modernisation

PM Modi holds talks with Uzbek Prez; discusses terror, Afghanistan

PM Modi holds talks with Uzbek Prez; discusses terror, Afghanistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Terrorism and Afghanistan were the focus points of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's talks with Uzbek President Islam Karimov on his first visit to Central Asia.

Want to be a model? Read this

Want to be a model? Read this

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Nagaland-born Carol Humtsoe talks about about her journey as a model.

Is double digit growth wishful thinking or an achievable target?

Is double digit growth wishful thinking or an achievable target?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Country's economic growth at 9% requires exports to rise by around 20%, says NSC chairman Pronab Sen

India, US seal landmark civil nuclear deal

India, US seal landmark civil nuclear deal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

India has a 'natural global partnership' with US, says PM.

Ford Foundation future still uncertain

Ford Foundation future still uncertain

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

For the first time the Ford Foundation is placed under a watch.

'No free lunch for the government; businesses need returns to invest'

'No free lunch for the government; businesses need returns to invest'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Mayank Ashar talks about India's business environment.