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Should Kohli step down as Test captain?

Should Kohli step down as Test captain?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Of course, Kohli could remain captain in ODIs, in which his performances are still top drawer, but another Test captain could help him recover form, recommends Suhit K Sen.

Modi defends agri laws, calls outs Oppn's dishonesty

Modi defends agri laws, calls outs Oppn's dishonesty

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Stoutly defending the agri laws, Modi said it is one thing if a political party makes a promise and is unable to deliver on it but what is a "particularly undesirable" and "detestable" trait is some of these parties made promises on the lines of the reforms enacted by his government and have now done a U-turn and spread "the most malicious kind of misinformation on the promises they themselves had made".

Japan mum on nuclear cooperation with India

Japan mum on nuclear cooperation with India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Notwithstanding the Nuclear Suppliers Group waiver for New Delhi, Japan on Wednesday appeared non-committal on civil nuclear cooperation with India even as the two countries agreed that atomic power could play an important role as a sustainable and non-polluting source of energy in meeting the growing global demands

India's IT exports to Malaysia

India's IT exports to Malaysia

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

Notwithstanding the current Malaysian imbroglio involving Indian IT workers, India's software and services exports to that country stood at just Rs 70 crore in 2001-02.

India's export exceeds target; touches $163 bn

India's export exceeds target; touches $163 bn

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

"Exports reached a level of $162.9 billion during 2007-08, registering a growth of 29.02 per cent over the same period last year," according to the final figures released by the directorate general of commercial intelligence and statistics. The export target for the fiscal 2007-08 was $160 billion. In the same period, the domestic currency appreciated by about 8 per cent, eroding the profit margins of exporters.

Rajnath to visit Russia to attend Victory Day parade

Rajnath to visit Russia to attend Victory Day parade

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The defence minister's visit comes in the midst of an escalating border standoff between India and China, particularly after the killing of 20 Indian Army personnel by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley on June 15.

Pompeo coming to India with American goodies

Pompeo coming to India with American goodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

So, how does Pompeo's check list look like? In a broad sense, he is coming here 'to make sure that we have economic openness'; to ensure that 'we have to deliver'; to understand that 'we have to execute' what we promised to do; and, to 'broach some tough topics', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India face exit after loss to Jordan

India face exit after loss to Jordan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

India were handed a 2-3 defeat in the AFC Youth Championship Group 'A' league match.

Bonding the key to hockey team's bronze win: Coach Reid

Bonding the key to hockey team's bronze win: Coach Reid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Belgium and Australia are two world-class teams we saw in the final (in Tokyo). I think they are the benchmark and that's what we need to be aiming for, says India's chief coach Graham Reid.

Can govt meet fiscal deficit targets? RBI has doubts

Can govt meet fiscal deficit targets? RBI has doubts

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The government has budgeted for total expenditure of Rs 34.83 lakh crore or 6.8 per cent of GDP. While the net tax revenue rose from Rs 5,75,697 crore in October 2020 to Rs 10,53,135 crore till October 2021, a growth of 82.93 per cent annualized, total expenditure rose only by 9.95 per cent, led by infra spending to Rs 18,26,725 crore from Rs 16,61,454 crore during the same period, the RBI said in the financial stability report.

Smooth test debut for new Force India car

Smooth test debut for new Force India car

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Force India's 2010 challenger VJM03 made its official testing debut with more than 300km of trouble-free run and no reliability issues on day one of their four-day testing at the Circuit de Jerez in Jerez, Spain.

India, Pakistan lawmakers talk poverty... in Dubai

India, Pakistan lawmakers talk poverty... in Dubai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

India and Pakistan must reform their institutions of governance to accelerate economic growth on a sustained basis for poverty reduction, lawmakers and experts from both the countries attending a meeting in Dubai said notwithstanding the chill in bilateral ties.

NCAER pegs GDP growth at 10% this fiscal

NCAER pegs GDP growth at 10% this fiscal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The Indian economy is expected to grow around 10 per cent during the current financial year on the likelihood of fewer COVID-19-linked supply disruptions and buoyancy in the global economy, said Poonam Gupta, director general of economic think-tank NCAER. The real challenge, however, would be to sustain a growth rate of 7-8 per cent in years to come, she said. "We could see annual growth in the ballpark range of about 10 per cent. "The reasons for this perceived optimism are: fewer supply disruptions; increased pent-up demand in the traditional and contact-intensive services; and a buoyant global economy.

Inclusive growth in India: Dream or reality?

Inclusive growth in India: Dream or reality?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Inequality and inclusiveness are different, with the latter having several components.

PCB proposes venues for India series

PCB proposes venues for India series

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Karachi, where India refused to play a Test last year, has been listed for an ODI and Test in the 2006 series.

US to take up Compassion International NGO issue with India

US to take up Compassion International NGO issue with India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The NGO is said to be shutting down its India operations after allegations that the charity was engaging in religious conversion.

Why did India take mithai for Pakistan?

Why did India take mithai for Pakistan?

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'The Indian version is that the two top diplomats merely exchanged pleasantries, while the Pakistani side characterised the encounter as an 'informal dialogue'.' 'The truth, as always in such piquant situations, is somewhere in between.' 'It stands to reason that ice has been broken,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How India must deal with the all-powerful Xi Jinping

How India must deal with the all-powerful Xi Jinping

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'The boundary dispute notwithstanding, China has always had leaders who have been, on the whole, positively disposed towards India.' 'Given the centrality of the Chinese Communist Party, we need to strengthen the linkages with the crucial personalities in the highest echelons of the Communist party and political leadership,' notes China expert Alka Acharya.

'We went into the 2003 World Cup with a mindset of winning every game'

'We went into the 2003 World Cup with a mindset of winning every game'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Notwithstanding India's good showing en route to the 2003 World Cup final, former batsman Damien Martyn said that it was Australia's 'self-belief' that helped them in outplaying the Sourav Ganguly-led side in the title clash.

India 44th, Denmark tops in network readiness

India 44th, Denmark tops in network readiness

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Sweden, Singapore and Finland follow, while the United States loses ground in networked readiness, falling 6 places to 7th position.

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said.

Struggling Team India pick go-karting over nets session before Perth Test

Struggling Team India pick go-karting over nets session before Perth Test

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The mounting criticism of their poor show in the Test series against Australia notwithstanding, the Indian cricket team chose, on Monday, to enjoy some go-karting instead of having a nets session ahead of the do-or-die 3rd Test starting in Perth on Friday.

Kashmir should not stop Pak, India peace process

Kashmir should not stop Pak, India peace process

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

The religious parties, Bhutto added, have gained strength within Pakistan and "today control two of our most important provinces that border Afghanistan."

India, China to grow at 8%, forecasts S&P

India, China to grow at 8%, forecasts S&P

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

India and China will grow at 8 per cent or above in the next two years, says global rating agency S&P. According to the report titled 'Asian resilience amid global turbulence', strong regional drivers are expected to insulate the Asian economies from the adverse impact of a moderate recession in the US. Even though the growth rates of Asia-Pacific would slow somewhat, the region would still grow at a relatively fast pace in 2008 and 2009 - buoyed by China and India.

3 former J-K CMs put under house arrest ahead of protest

3 former J-K CMs put under house arrest ahead of protest

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) leaders, including three former chief ministers, were put under house arrest on Saturday before a protest against the proposals of Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission, prompting angry reactions from political parties which said such steps will only 'incentivise and facilitate' violent agitations.

'Market rally more likely to sustain than come to grinding halt'

'Market rally more likely to sustain than come to grinding halt'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

'Private banks are well-placed to deliver good performance over the next six months.'

India Inc's business confidence up by 5.4%

India Inc's business confidence up by 5.4%

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

India Inc's India's Business Confidence Index has gone up by 5.4%.

IT engineers in India earn 50% less than peers in China

IT engineers in India earn 50% less than peers in China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Out of the top 11 Asia Pacific economies, the average monthly Indian starting salary was ranked ninth.

Chhetri on consistency and his future after equalling Pele

Chhetri on consistency and his future after equalling Pele

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri became the 8th top scorer in international football after equalling Brazil legend Pele's goal tally.

Kashmir Politics Stands Bereft Of Its Propellers

Kashmir Politics Stands Bereft Of Its Propellers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

At the moment, there appears to be no alternative political narrative to the one lying buried under the debris of havoc caused on this front by the fallout of 'August 5, 2019', asserts Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Pakistani troops shell LoC with 120mm mortar bombs

Pakistani troops shell LoC with 120mm mortar bombs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

This is the ninth consecutive day that Pakistan violated the ceasefire. There have been 41 violations of the ceasefire accord this year so far. There has been over 230 ceasefire violations along the Indo-Pakistan border this year.

China hikes defence budget to $177.61 billion, three times that of India's

China hikes defence budget to $177.61 billion, three times that of India's

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Last year, the country's defence budget was $175 billion.

Tomar appeals farmers to end 7-month long protest, says ready to resume talks

Tomar appeals farmers to end 7-month long protest, says ready to resume talks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The government and farmer unions have held 11 rounds of talks so far, the last being on January 22, to break the deadlock and end the farmers' protest. Talks have not resumed following widespread violence during a tractor rally by protesting farmers on January 26.

India doesn't see problems in FTA with EU

India doesn't see problems in FTA with EU

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

India is giving priority to boost trade with European Union and foresees no difficulty in signing a free trade and investment agreement with EU, notwithstanding wide differences between the two sides in the WTO over the Doha Round of trade talks. India and EU are negotiating a free trade and investment agreement aimed at phasing out and eliminating import duties on a large number of trade items.

Dhankhar's latest salvo: People in Bengal lack freedom to vote

Dhankhar's latest salvo: People in Bengal lack freedom to vote

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Calling the political condition prevailing in West Bengal "horrible and frightening", Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar alleged on Tuesday that the people of the state do not have the freedom to exercise their franchise fearlessly.

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'It is crucial today to realise where we have reached in this 15 year-period in order to fully and properly assess the profundity of what General Rawat has said,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sikhs pilgrims to Kartarpur won't need passport: Imran

Sikhs pilgrims to Kartarpur won't need passport: Imran

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The Kartarpur Corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just 4 kilometres from the International Border, located at Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

Ladakh: China brings in more troops, constructs bunkers

Ladakh: China brings in more troops, constructs bunkers

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The Chinese side has particularly bolstered its presence in the Galwan Valley, erecting around 100 tents in the last two weeks and bringing in heavy equipment for construction of bunkers, notwithstanding the stiff protest by Indian troops. There have been reports of multiple incidents of transgressions by Chinese troops in several areas in Eastern Ladakh.

Japan non-committal on civil n-deal with India

Japan non-committal on civil n-deal with India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Notwithstanding the NSG waiver for New Delhi, Japan on Wednesday appeared non-committal on civil nuclear cooperation with India even as the two countries agreed that atomic power could play an important role as a sustainable and non-polluting source of energy in meeting the growing global demands.

Intel to cut 10,500 jobs, India plans intact

Intel to cut 10,500 jobs, India plans intact

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

The move to cut more than a tenth of its workforce is aimed at streamlining its operations in the wake of tough competition in the computer chip market.