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PM asks industry to take risks; India Inc wants rate cut

PM asks industry to take risks; India Inc wants rate cut

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Assocham told Modi policy makers needed to act fast to "bullet proof" India from global jitters.

Govt to focus on 10-12 states to kick-start Make In India

Govt to focus on 10-12 states to kick-start Make In India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Although the idea is to focus on all states to turn India into a global manufacturing hub, the department of industrial policy and promotion, the nodal agency to carry out the campaign, has selected a handful of states that have a sound industrial backbone such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and others.

Most valuable nation brands, India ranks at 7

Most valuable nation brands, India ranks at 7

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Volkswagen mess costs Germany its strongest nation brand position.

Sitharaman given a live demo of GST glitches

Sitharaman given a live demo of GST glitches

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The aim of the exercise was to further simplify GST forms and make the filing process more user-friendly, the finance ministry said in a tweet, reports Dilasha Seth.

Lanka has potential to be India's strongest economic partner: Modi

Lanka has potential to be India's strongest economic partner: Modi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

There were concerns in Sri Lanka about the huge trade imbalance.

Modi and the Coronavirus War

Modi and the Coronavirus War

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'Without doubt, India's success story will come up for close scrutiny when Modi's prime ministerial legacy is summed up in history.' 'A failure is simply unthinkable.' 'And the success will largely depend on national unity,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ambani, Birla, Premji share their vision of 'Make in India'

Ambani, Birla, Premji share their vision of 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the ambitious 'Make in India' campaign to make India a global manufacturing hub, create jobs and boost economic growth.

Investors are happy with India, Jaitley tells Davos

Investors are happy with India, Jaitley tells Davos

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

To a question on by when he expects investments to pick up, Jaitley said: "We are quite close to that point because there are a large number of investors who are waiting to come in and they only want to be doubly sure about the credibility of the decision making process and the stability of the policies."

Terror can be contained with strong public support: PM

Terror can be contained with strong public support: PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Terrorism can be contained only with strong public support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said while appreciating the "template" set by the Bangladesh government in this regard after the terror attack in Dhaka in July.

Mrs O arrives wearing desi designer Bibhu Mohapatra's creation

Mrs O arrives wearing desi designer Bibhu Mohapatra's creation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Michelle was wore a knee-length dress with geometric prints and blue floral motifs.

Troubled times ahead for India's e-commerce start-ups

Troubled times ahead for India's e-commerce start-ups

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Morgan Stanley writing down its investment in the e-commerce leader by 27 per cent does not augur well for the sector.

PM Modi arrives in US to attend Nuclear Security Summit

PM Modi arrives in US to attend Nuclear Security Summit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Attending the Nuclear Security Summit for the first time, Modi is expected to lay out his vision of securing nuclear weapons.

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The filmmaker was 75.

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The UAE is the second country after France to send troops to participate in the Republic Day parade of India, a tradition started last year.

Boney, Jahnvi, Khushi accept Sridevi's National Award

Boney, Jahnvi, Khushi accept Sridevi's National Award

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The action comes alive in New Delhi.

SAG, Day 3: 14 out of 16 gold for wrestlers; India sweep wushu, cycling medals

SAG, Day 3: 14 out of 16 gold for wrestlers; India sweep wushu, cycling medals

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Indian grapplers simply annihilated their opponents, scooping 14 gold medals out of a total 16 on offer as the wrestling competition in the 12th South Asian Games ended, in Guwahati, on Monday.

Modi says make in India, but even 'thalis' are from China

Modi says make in India, but even 'thalis' are from China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Entrepreneurs, however, say they are unsure when the many obstacles in India will be cleared.

Will develop Bodh Gaya as spiritual capital, says Modi

Will develop Bodh Gaya as spiritual capital, says Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Describing Bodh Gaya as the "land of enlightenment", Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his government would develop the site as the spiritual capital for it to serve as a civilisational bond between India and the Buddhist world.

Amidst tensions, HM Rajnath to visit troubled Kashmir Valley on Wednesday

Amidst tensions, HM Rajnath to visit troubled Kashmir Valley on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

During his visit, Rajnath will review the situation and may hold talks with cross section of people.

PM Modi leaves for Paris to attend global climate change meet

PM Modi leaves for Paris to attend global climate change meet

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that it is the responsibility of all to work against global warming.

PM Modi arrives in Delhi following 3-nation tour

PM Modi arrives in Delhi following 3-nation tour

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Modi, upon arrival, was received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

GST will help lower inflation, propel GDP: Jaitley

GST will help lower inflation, propel GDP: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The old India was economically fragmented. New India will create one tax, one market, one nation, said Jaitley.

India Inc's big vote of confidence for Modi

India Inc's big vote of confidence for Modi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Sentiment has improved but no progress on GST & ending 'tax terrorism' disappoints.

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

PM Modi proposed a USD one billion line of credit to promote projects that support physical and digital connectivity between India and ASEAN.

Mark Zuckerberg meets Modi, plans to bridge digital divide

Mark Zuckerberg meets Modi, plans to bridge digital divide

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Founder and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

'Modi, Trump meet showed Indo-Us ties will be substantially closer'

'Modi, Trump meet showed Indo-Us ties will be substantially closer'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The camaraderie between Modi and Trump was on full display as the two leaders heaped praise on each other.

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.

Kolkata airport to get a Rs 2000 cr makeover

Kolkata airport to get a Rs 2000 cr makeover

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Days after exchange of words between the Planning Commission and the Civil Aviation Ministry, the process of Kolkata airport modernisation is all set to start with the Public Investment Board meeting in New Delhi later this week to give its nod to the Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) project .

Modi, Putin promise to remove trade hurdles

Modi, Putin promise to remove trade hurdles

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

India Inc raised various issues to increase trade flows in sectors like pharmaceuticals, banking, energy and infrastructure

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

South Korean President Park Geun-hye's visit to India will enhance economic and military ties between the two countries and give the relationship a strategic dimension, says Jiye Kim.

Printing of Budget document begins with 'halwa' ceremony

Printing of Budget document begins with 'halwa' ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The first Budget of Independent India was presented by R K Shanmukham Chetty on November 26, 1947.

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Have you seen Janhvi Kapoor's photo album?

DGCA audit raises concern over Air India's ageing fleet

DGCA audit raises concern over Air India's ageing fleet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The DGCA probe detected serious issues related to safety oversight.

Zuckerberg 'likes' Modi's Varanasi post

Zuckerberg 'likes' Modi's Varanasi post

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The micro-site on Varanasi was launched on Wednesday.

Ease of doing business: India ranks worse than Pakistan

Ease of doing business: India ranks worse than Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

India has been ranked at 142 among 189 countries in the latest World Bank's "Ease of Doing Business" report, a drop by two places from the last year's ranking.

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Prashant Pathrabe, a 1992 batch officer of IIS, has been given temporary charge as director of the FTII.

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on stepping up bilateral cooperation in a range of key areas with a special emphasis on ramping up trade and investment when global slowdown is emerging as a major concern.

Modi 2.0 and the SCO Summit

Modi 2.0 and the SCO Summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is very much aligned with the foreign policy priorities of the Modi 2.0 government, says Sana Hashmi.

PM Modi replaces Mahatma Gandhi in Khadi Commission calendar

PM Modi replaces Mahatma Gandhi in Khadi Commission calendar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Khadi commission workers demanded reprinting of the calendars with Gandhi's picture being featured on them.