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PricewaterhouseCoopers functioning under SC lens

PricewaterhouseCoopers functioning under SC lens

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam said the issues raised in the plea need 'examination' and issued notice to the Centre, RBI, Central Board of Direct Taxes, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, PwC and the audit firms sharing its brand name.

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

They also inked a pact for cultural exchanges through 2018-2020.

Dollar will be stronger: Bush

Dollar will be stronger: Bush

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

At a time when the US dollar is taking a major hammering in the global markets, including against the rupee, American President George W Bush has said that market forces would have to determine the value of the dollar against international currencies.

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Foreign Direct Investment into India rose by 13 per cent in 2020, boosted by interest in the digital sector, and while fund flows "declined most strongly" in major economies such as the UK, the US and Russia due to the Covid-19 pandemic, India and China "bucked the trend", the UN has said.

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

An Iran Air flight carrying Indian pilgrims stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran landed at the airport in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said.

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Mohan will be responsible for aligning of teams, overall strategy in this country and driving Facebook's investments in India

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

'There's a huge need for advancements in current security incident logging and monitoring practices.'

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Mattis said the Trump administration is being very clear and firm in what it expects from Pakistan.

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.

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The award committee recognised his contribution to the growth of Indian and global economies, crediting 'Modinomics' for reducing social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor.

After a slow start, Vistara revs up for growth

After a slow start, Vistara revs up for growth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Vistara was launched on January 9.

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The defence ministry is shooting to achieve an annual export target of $5 billion by 2025.

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The ballistic missile launch was the first by Iran since Trump became President.

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.

Tillerson to talk tough to Pakistan on terror safe havens

Tillerson to talk tough to Pakistan on terror safe havens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

"We want to work closely (with) Pakistan to create a more stable and secure Pakistan as well," he said.

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

Former US envoy: 'Pakistan is a State sponsor of terror'

Former US envoy: 'Pakistan is a State sponsor of terror'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'Pakistanis are very clever in manipulating us,' former Bush administration official tells US lawmakers.

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Pak can only access the money if it does more to crack down on internal terror networks launching attacks on neighbouring Afghanistan.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'The deepening of China-Nepal relations need not cause heartburn in India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

India has said that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Tayiba do not "live on love and fresh air", expressing regret that they receive funds despite being slapped with sanctions by the United Nations, as the world body reaffirmed the need to cut the monetary lifeline of terrorists.

Why Modi visits so many countries

Why Modi visits so many countries

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'He is seeking to harness the power of Indian Diasporas to national (support for India in global capitals) and political (enhance the Bharatiya Janata Party's support base) ends.'

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The success of internal communication depends on its utilisation.

Amnesty asks Cameron to 'raise red flags', not just red carpet for Modi

Amnesty asks Cameron to 'raise red flags', not just red carpet for Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The human rights organisation highlighted that over 10,000 organisations had been 'de-registered' over the last year in India.

Heavy Chinese missile deployment in Ladakh: IAF chief

Heavy Chinese missile deployment in Ladakh: IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The IAF chief also said Pakistan has become a pawn of Chinese policy and its dependence on China would increase further in future. He said India needs to understand the interplay of some major events in its vicinity that would impact the security scenario of the region.

The case for boomerang hires

The case for boomerang hires

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A growing number of firms are putting in formal policy frameworks to tap into company alumni and facilitate the return of former employees, discovers Sangeeta Tanwar.

Sharif 'concerned' about LoC row, seeks dialogue with India

Sharif 'concerned' about LoC row, seeks dialogue with India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Asserting that people had given him the mandate to improve ties with neighbours, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan is keen to have a comprehensive dialogue with India for the resolution of all issues, including Kashmir.

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

She also addressed the Indian Community at a reception held in her honour in Jakarta.

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'There is no future for the Shiv Sena under Uddhavji's leadership.'

SoftBank charts mega expansion plan for Delhivery

SoftBank charts mega expansion plan for Delhivery

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

With funds from SoftBank, Delhivery plans to rapidly scale up its reach from 15,000 pin codes to 20,000 by the June quarter of 2019-20.

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'Washington is well aware that the Haqqani group was responsible for terrorist attacks on the Indian diplomatic establishments in Afghanistan.' 'But today US self-interest dictates that Sirajuddin Haqqani's mainstreaming in Afghan political life and a potential elevation eventually to a leadership role at the national level is useful and necessary, since he can deliver peace,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'We know how to kill a terrorist, but we do not know how to stop an innocent boy getting radicalised.'

IMF calls for more public and private investment in India

IMF calls for more public and private investment in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

In advanced economies, growth is strongest in the United States, says IMF.

Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The declaration also names Pak-based terror groups like LeT and JeM.

Naresh Goyal flew too close to the sun

Naresh Goyal flew too close to the sun

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The airline business is very dynamic. If you are unable to keep up and lead, you end up last.' 'This is what has happened to Jet.'

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister also welcomed convergence of views between India and ASEAN for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Will 'Make in India' reform trade, too?

Will 'Make in India' reform trade, too?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

An ambitious long-term vision to ensure economic connectivity between India and the rest of Southern Asia is critical to India's trade policy objectives.

PM Modi receives UN's highest environmental honour

PM Modi receives UN's highest environmental honour

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

rench President Emmanuel Macron and Modi have been jointly recognised in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action, including Macron's work on the Global Pact for the Environment and Modi's unprecedented pledge to eliminate all single-use plastic in India by 2022.

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.