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'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'We referred the case to the attorney general.' 'I told Mukul Rohatgi, "mujhe aap ka honest opinion chahiye".' 'He too said those were different offers.' Trai could not have stopped Reliance even if the Jio offers had been the same, Trai chief Ram Sewak Sharma tells Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

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.

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Defence forces, who were last month excluded from the list of agencies eligible to procure jammers, have now been included, in addition to central armed police forces like Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force and Indo Tibetan Border Police.

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Portfolios of more than half-a-dozen ministers are expected to be changed.

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Modi among world's 10 most powerful people in Forbes list

Modi among world's 10 most powerful people in Forbes list

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Modi ranks 9th on the Forbes list of 74 of the World's Most Powerful People.

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Corporate legal cases kept India Inc on its toes in 2014 as high stake matters on coal, telecom and mining came up in the Supreme Court, which also sent Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy to jail.

Mystery of India's employment figure

Mystery of India's employment figure

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Most employment surveys suffer from drawbacks such as limited data coverage, infrequent data collection, and time lag

After Assam, Bihar assembly passes GST bill

After Assam, Bihar assembly passes GST bill

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Bihar became the first non-NDA state and overall second after the BJP-ruled Assam to pass GST bill.

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Airtel Zero launched with the promise of free access to apps.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

Was tortured, forced to sign affidavit clearing Ishrat Jahan, says former bureaucrat

Was tortured, forced to sign affidavit clearing Ishrat Jahan, says former bureaucrat

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Former Under Secretary, Internal Security, in the ministry of home affairs RVS Mani has alleged that he was abused and tortured by officers of the Special Investigation Team during the United Progressive Alliance government to sign on a contradictory affidavit

Apex court refuses to entertain PIL in Vodafone case

Apex court refuses to entertain PIL in Vodafone case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

A bench headed by Justice H L Dattu, however, allowed the petitioner, former Additional Solicitor General Bishwajit Bhattacharyya, to file fresh petition with all the relevant documents stating what action Centre has so far been taken on the issue.

Sensex recovers by 172 points, Nifty ends at 9,100 on positive global cues

Sensex recovers by 172 points, Nifty ends at 9,100 on positive global cues

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Broader market outperformed with the S&P BSE Midcap index adding 0.7%, while S&P BSE Smallcap index gained 0.6%.

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

If Rahul wants Delhi, he has to first win in the states

If Rahul wants Delhi, he has to first win in the states

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Why are states important to win for national parties? What is the significance of local power? That was what we should have a look at because the Congress has been squeezed out of power in more states today than it has ever been in history.

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Chinese observers believe the Sino-US relationship will be impacted by issues in North Korea, Japan, India, Ukraine and Iran and that conflicts with these 'third parties' will without exception ultimately become conflicts between China and the US, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

A tax notice that affected India's credibility

A tax notice that affected India's credibility

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The retrospective tax decision reversing the January 2012 Supreme Court verdict in the Vodafone case has often been cited as the reason for foreign investors losing confidence in India as an investment destination.

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

A combination of externalities such as global trade wars and slowing growth, continuing glitches in accessing offsets under the GST regime, which has created a liquidity crunch for smaller exporters, and the growing competitiveness of smaller countries are causing the slowdown.

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Britain's vote to leave the European Union means uncertainty for markets and companies as London initiates at least two years of negotiations with the EU.

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

If he doesn't, two things are guaranteed: Failure for him, and continued slide for his nation despite its talented people, strong nationalism, the gift of geography and a formidable army, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Why Bharti bought stakes in Internet firm OneWeb

Why Bharti bought stakes in Internet firm OneWeb

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

'The service we are offering is for all telcos and not just Bharti.'

Sensex ends 100 points higher after rupee, China shares rebound

Sensex ends 100 points higher after rupee, China shares rebound

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Bharti Airtel , RCom and Tata Communications ended down between 0.1-1%.

What was Xi Jinping's confidant doing in India?

What was Xi Jinping's confidant doing in India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Important for Chinese President Xi Jinping will be Zhao's discussions on the issues of Tibet and the Dalai Lama and his assessment of the likely results of India's coming national elections, notes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Marans' turn to face Sun's music

Marans' turn to face Sun's music

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

They are sure not to like this particular one, observes N Sathiya Moorthy

Auto industry asks govt to de-license several spectrum bands for telematics tech

Auto industry asks govt to de-license several spectrum bands for telematics tech

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Move to help India export hi-end vehicles.

Meet the brains behind India's cheapest smartphone

Meet the brains behind India's cheapest smartphone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'The money is safe with the payment services solutions provider'.

Modi lists game-changing achievements, assigns 'A' grade to his govt

Modi lists game-changing achievements, assigns 'A' grade to his govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Modi govt says its economic score on all coutns is very good.

Govt to set FY18 fiscal deficit target at 3.3-3.4%: Report

Govt to set FY18 fiscal deficit target at 3.3-3.4%: Report

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Lower reduction in fiscal deficit is to stimulate demand in a weak economic environment post demonetisation.

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Chinese President dethroned Russian President Vladimir Putin as the most influential person on the planet.

NDA to divide opposition in Rajya Sabha for passage of insurance bill

NDA to divide opposition in Rajya Sabha for passage of insurance bill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The National Democratic Alliance government's parliamentary managers have a busy weekend ahead, says Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal.

New Postal Act could deal blow to $2-bn courier sector

New Postal Act could deal blow to $2-bn courier sector

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

It will escalate costs, mandate regulator to check malpractices, set standards.

It's high time Modi govt shows us good economic growth

It's high time Modi govt shows us good economic growth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Indian stock markets may turn bearish after the US Fed decides to raise interest rates.

'Amnesty will continue to highlight human rights abuses in India'

'Amnesty will continue to highlight human rights abuses in India'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

'Criticism that Amnesty is interested in those in favour of independence for Kashmir is unfounded.'

12 bank accounts and Rs 1.78 lakh crore bad debt

12 bank accounts and Rs 1.78 lakh crore bad debt

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The gross bad debt of the Indian banking system as of March was at Rs 7.11 lakh crore

Mark Zuckerberg brings free Internet to Colombia

Mark Zuckerberg brings free Internet to Colombia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg launched a free Internet application in Colombia on Wednesday as part of a drive to bring developing markets online, but remained mute on when and if the company would look to move into China.

Jaitley: 'Budget reflects conviction and mood of PM'

Jaitley: 'Budget reflects conviction and mood of PM'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the fiscal deficit slippage this financial year (2017-18) was largely statistical.

Is the worst over for the Indian markets?

Is the worst over for the Indian markets?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The markets gained nearly 7 per cent in the 4 trading sessions of March.

Domestic vendors to bid for Aakash 4 but Rs 2,500 a challenge

Domestic vendors to bid for Aakash 4 but Rs 2,500 a challenge

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Canadian phone maker Datawind which has supplied about 1,00,000 low-cost Aakash tablets to the government till date says that it would be a challenge to supply the device at Rs 2,500 a unit due to rupee volatility and other factors.

'Narasimha Rao pushed reforms through stealth'

'Narasimha Rao pushed reforms through stealth'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Political scientist Vinay Sitapati explores the role played by the then Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao in steering the reforms through in his new book Half Lion.