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Trump signs twin executive orders targeting trade 'cheaters'

Trump signs twin executive orders targeting trade 'cheaters'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The order would ensure that the US fully collects all duties imposed on foreign importers that "cheat".

Why's Modi going against his natural instinct?

Why's Modi going against his natural instinct?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The promise of a less suspicious government is surprising. What about the disconnect between the new business stance and earlier push to dictate the narrative in politics and public life, wonders T N Ninan.

China's Brahmaputra dam: How India will respond

China's Brahmaputra dam: How India will respond

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'India is planning to construct a multipurpose reservoir.' 'It will be a 10,000 MW hydropower project to offset the impact of the hydropower project by China.'

Soccer PIX: Milan go top in five-goal thriller

Soccer PIX: Milan go top in five-goal thriller

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Images from soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

'From the tiniest to mid-level organisations and even some at the lower end of the large-scale ones would say that computerisation and the extensive documentation and regulatory requirements for GST have made the compliance process worse in many cases.'

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

Analysts see FY16 CAD at 0.5-0.6% of GDP

Analysts see FY16 CAD at 0.5-0.6% of GDP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Analysts see FY16 CAD at 0.5-0.6% of GDP.

ISL: Goa firm up playoff hopes as BFC bid goodbye

ISL: Goa firm up playoff hopes as BFC bid goodbye

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

FC Goa took the lead through Igor Angulo (20th minute) and Redeem Tlang (23rd) before Suresh Wangjam (33rd) reduced Bengaluru's deficit.

Best investment options for the next 10 years

Best investment options for the next 10 years

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Internet, healthcare and life insurance are a few sectors which offer solid long-term decadal potential.'

How China factor will shape Indian politics

How China factor will shape Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

As the China factor enters the body politic of India with greater potency, its consequences will certainly be far-reaching, note Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura.

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'A lack of strategic trust and the 'persistent security dilemma' prevails between India and China,' points out Dr Rup Narayan Das.

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'By treating Nepali politicians as shabby buffoons to be pampered one day and collared another day, India badly exposed itself.' 'A belief got entrenched in the Nepalese mind that we are a dangerous neighbour,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi provided scam-free governance: Jaitley

Modi provided scam-free governance: Jaitley

Rediff.com26 May 2018

He said the country has witnessed a journey from indecisiveness to clarity and decisiveness.

We have managed to put economies into a coma: Raghuram Rajan

We have managed to put economies into a coma: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

...but when they awaken, it's going to be overly optimistic to assume everybody will walk off the sleeping bed and come back to full life, Rajan noted.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Why we import what we do from China

Why we import what we do from China

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

We import from China not because we love China, but because they sell us these things at cheap prices, points out Rathin Roy.

No clampdown on citizens seeking Covid help online: SC

No clampdown on citizens seeking Covid help online: SC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

There should be no clampdown on citizens seeking help on the presumption that they are raising false grievances on the internet, the Supreme Court said on Friday, terming the second wave of Covid-19 cases as a national crisis.

IndiGo's boardroom battle lands in US courts

IndiGo's boardroom battle lands in US courts

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The genesis of the arbitration lies in a bitter public battle that began in July when Rakesh Gangwal wrote to capital market regulator Sebi alleging lack of corporate governance in the company. He alleged that Rahul Bhatia, who holds controlling power of the company, had used it to execute questionable related-party transactions.

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Imperious Liverpool extended their Premier League home winning streak against Arsenal to six on Saturday with an easy 4-0 victory that lifted them to second in the table.

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Stade Rennais on Sunday to drop their first Ligue 1 points of the season.

NTPC reluctant to buy Reliance gas; Ministry irked

NTPC reluctant to buy Reliance gas; Ministry irked

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Of the 17.99 mmcmd gas allocated to the power sector, gas supply pacts of only 2.67 mmcmd allocated to NTPC remained to be signed. NTPC's opposition has also delayed the GSPA for a separate 2.7 mmcmd allocated to the Dabhol power plant and the same is now slated to be signed next week.

Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: Rani's late goal seals Tokyo ticket for women

Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: Rani's late goal seals Tokyo ticket for women

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Indian women looked a pale shadow of themselves as USA took full advantage of their complacency during the first two quarters.

Sensex starts FY21 with 1,203-pt plunge; bank, IT stocks hammered

Sensex starts FY21 with 1,203-pt plunge; bank, IT stocks hammered

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Tech Mahindra was the top loser in the Sensex pack, crashing over 9 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, Infosys and HUL. On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance and Titan were the gainers.

Nirmalaji, time has come to modernise Budgeting

Nirmalaji, time has come to modernise Budgeting

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The finance minister in her Budget speech should spell out how exactly she intends to get back to the 7% track, and the hard decisions she intends to take in order to adjust to the realities of a slowing economy until growth momentum returns,' suggests T N Ninan.

Sensex plummets 560 points; bank, auto stocks bleed

Sensex plummets 560 points; bank, auto stocks bleed

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The broader NSE Nifty sank 177.65 points or 1.53 per cent to 11,419.25.

Waiting endlessly for AP govt to revert on special package: Jaitley

Waiting endlessly for AP govt to revert on special package: Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

"A solution has been put on the table. It is for Andhra Pradesh to decide whether they want the resources or they want to make an issue (out of it)," he said.

India may have LOST 10-12% of GDP growth FOREVER

India may have LOST 10-12% of GDP growth FOREVER

Rediff.com28 May 2021

India's likely medium-term potential growth will almost certainly be markedly lower than that experienced in pre-pandemic years, warns Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.

How Modi govt plans to spur economic growth

How Modi govt plans to spur economic growth

Rediff.com27 May 2019

There is talk of a fresh approach to a new labour code as well as reforming land acquisition laws in such a way as to be politically.

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Can India trust China?

Can India trust China?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'Keeping Kashmir out of the informal summit does not mean that they have given up their strategic interest.'

Why Iran is upset with India

Why Iran is upset with India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'Tehran,' Foreign Minister Zarif said, 'had expected the Modi government to be "more resilient" in the face of Washington's bullying,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

50% tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

50% tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Trump was referring to import tariff on Harley Davidson motorcycles, an issue that has been close to his heart and wants India to reduce it to zero.

Budget 2018 was an opportunity lost

Budget 2018 was an opportunity lost

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

While the finance minister had a great opportunity to come out with flying colours while presenting this last Budget of his government, he didn't, says Omkar Goswami.

Highlights of India's economic outlook

Highlights of India's economic outlook

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The GDP growth for 2013-14 has been lowered to 5.3%, from 6.4% in April.

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'There is a fiscal crisis building up, which might become apparent when the Finance Commission presents its report,' warns T N Ninan.

Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth in quarters; Kidambi, Prannoy exit

Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth in quarters; Kidambi, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Two-time silver medallist P V Sindhu produced yet another commanding performance as she demolished Beiwen Zhang of United States in straight games to advance to the quarter-finals of the BWF Badminton World Championships.

Is there anything for India to celebrate?

Is there anything for India to celebrate?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'India resembles not just the more turbulent bits of its own past, but other 'managed' democracies, where all institutional strength and independence have been hollowed out to serve political power,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

Markets cheer Economic Survey; Sensex up nearly 500 points

Markets cheer Economic Survey; Sensex up nearly 500 points

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Sensex firm on favourable GDP numbers for FY16.