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An inflation targeting policy regime for India?

An inflation targeting policy regime for India?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Richard Clarida's recent paper could be key for policymakers in deciding whether India should move to an 'inflation targeting policy regime', says Vivek Dehejia.

Why TCS is upset with the MEA

Why TCS is upset with the MEA

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The decision was in contravention of the provisions of the master services agreement signed between the company and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on October 13, 2008, says TCS

Lower inflation result of reforms, global oil prices: FinMin

Lower inflation result of reforms, global oil prices: FinMin

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A host of factors including the reform measures taken by the government and decline in global oil and commodity prices have led to lower inflation, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.

Economy: '4 to 5 years for normalcy to return'

Economy: '4 to 5 years for normalcy to return'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'The government has failed to understand the seriousness of the situation, and that's why they are underestimating the problem.' 'They think some tinkering here and there will fix the economy automatically.'

Pak: Dignified return of Bhutto, Nawaz demanded

Pak: Dignified return of Bhutto, Nawaz demanded

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Bhutto arrived in London on Saturday from Geneva where she had appeared before a court on Friday in connection with a money laundering case.

Hope healthcare industry gets infrastructure status: Malvinder

Hope healthcare industry gets infrastructure status: Malvinder

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

According to a report, the Indian healthcare sector will need a total capital investment of Rs 1.62 lakh crore (Rs 1.62 trillion) to provide accessible and affordable healthcare during the 12th Plan period.

Govt mulls Rs 1-lakh-cr road financing corp

Govt mulls Rs 1-lakh-cr road financing corp

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Move to accelerate investments; Japan to have a share in corpus

Bilawal says Kashmir issue root cause of Indo-Pak tension

Bilawal says Kashmir issue root cause of Indo-Pak tension

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the chief of Pakistan People's Party, on Monday said that the vexed issue of Kashmir was the root cause of hostility between India and Pakistan.

Govt to set up 4000 dialysis centres across India, will be free for poor

Govt to set up 4000 dialysis centres across India, will be free for poor

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

4,000 dialysis units to be set up across India, government working on providing free basic healthcare to BPL families.

How govt plans to ensure timely completion of national highways

How govt plans to ensure timely completion of national highways

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Plans to offer up to 10% of project cost as bonus to highway contractors, compared to 5% at present

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'My elephants saved my life.' 'They love me more than my family members who only love my property.'

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The airports chosen for operation, management and development through a public-private partnership model are those in Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.

What is India's per capita income?

What is India's per capita income?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Budget: Oppn slams govt for 'all talk, nothing concrete'

Budget: Oppn slams govt for 'all talk, nothing concrete'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Slamming the Union budget as 'insipid' and lacking in stimulus for growth, the Congress on Saturday said it does not address the main issue of unemployment and describes the mindset of the government.

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

"Papa, I've been shot," were the last words of a 15-year-old boy who died after being struck by a stray bullet from aerial firing as frenzied celebrations rang across Pakistan over its cricket team's Champions Trophy triumph.

Govt must weigh pros and cons of changes in the land Act

Govt must weigh pros and cons of changes in the land Act

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

New Land Bill is aimed at reviving investment climate.

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Aimed at attracting nearly Rs 1 lakh crore private investment, the station redevelopment project envisages infrastructure revamp at platforms and circulating areas.

AGR woes: No decision on relief to telcos at crucial meet

AGR woes: No decision on relief to telcos at crucial meet

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Telecom companies have been desperately waiting for a bailout package from the government after a Supreme Court order put their statutory liabilities at Rs 1.47 lakh crore.

10 laws that Jaitley wants to change

10 laws that Jaitley wants to change

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Priorities include the amendments of the Companies Act and the Motor Vehicle Act

Will India give wings to its airport privatisation dream? Yawn!

Will India give wings to its airport privatisation dream? Yawn!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Private sector to their mind is primarily needed to pump in more capital.

How Kerala 'lost' the battle against Adani

How Kerala 'lost' the battle against Adani

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Court documents show that the Kerala government, whose case was treated as the 'lead case' among all the petitions filed against Adani, made four allegations to convince the court to cancel the contract for the Thiruvanathapuram airport. The state's legal team couldn't substantiate most of these allegations with documentary proof and its self-defeating arguments in court failed to convince the judges to cancel the contract given to Adani. The battle for the Thiruvananthapuram airport between the Communist-led Kerala government, the Adani group and the Modi government over the past year hasn't had a dull moment since the proceedings began. Claims of a smoking gun turned out to be a damp squib, says Sai Manish.

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The two major railway unions have proposed to the government an unprecedented alternative to privatisation or inviting foreign investment, to help raise funds and improve revenue.

Revive public investment to improve biz climate: Eco Survey

Revive public investment to improve biz climate: Eco Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

India must improve business climate.

I will take back Kashmir, all of it: Bilawal Bhutto

I will take back Kashmir, all of it: Bilawal Bhutto

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Days after he vowed that Pakistan will take back entire Kashmir, the country's 'Gen Next' politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Pakistan can retaliate "unlike his victims from Gujarat".

Pak opposition holds own parliament session on road

Pak opposition holds own parliament session on road

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The opposition lawmakers said they would discuss a 10-point agenda during their "session" outside parliament, including Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan's "attitude", a power tariff hike, inflation and the law and order situation in the financial hub of Karachi.

Pak parliament moves to bring ISI under civilian control

Pak parliament moves to bring ISI under civilian control

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

In a bid to bring Pakistan's powerful Inter Services Intelligence under civilian control, the Senate has recommended an effective role of Parliament in monitoring it while giving the spy agency power to arrest and detain.

How India can raise $1,000,000,000,000 to fund infrastructure projects

How India can raise $1,000,000,000,000 to fund infrastructure projects

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Diwesh Sharan, a deputy director general of ADB, says beside the PPP model and viability gap funding, there is a 3rd option - value capture - to raise funds for India's ambitious infrastructure projects.

Bengal will not implement land act amendments: Mamata

Bengal will not implement land act amendments: Mamata

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The Bengal CM said, The Narendra Modi government has created a situation in the entire country which is worse than Emergency.

No deal with Musharraf, says Zardari

No deal with Musharraf, says Zardari

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Benazir Bhutto's husband said he would remain in politics and play an active role as a bridge between political forces for the restoration of democracy and the Constitution.

Pakistan International Airlines to be privatised

Pakistan International Airlines to be privatised

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The workers of the airline have been also up in arms, protesting against the decision by the government.

India to grow at 5.8% in 2014-15: Mayaram

India to grow at 5.8% in 2014-15: Mayaram

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The Finance Ministry on Thursday said the growth rate in the current financial year will accelerate to 5.8 per cent, better than previous estimates, saying the green shoots of economic recovery are now visible.

PM to launch several projects in Gujarat on Sunday

PM to launch several projects in Gujarat on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The prime minister had called ferry service his 'dream project' while addressing a gathering at Gandhinagar on Monday.

Railways to borrow Rs 11,790 cr in 2014-15

Railways to borrow Rs 11,790 cr in 2014-15

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The estimated market borrowing by these two companies during current fiscal were pegged at Rs 13,800 crore (Rs 138 billion) from markets, as per the interim Railway Budget for 2014-15 tabled in February.

Imran Khan 21-member cabinet has most faces from Musharraf regime

Imran Khan 21-member cabinet has most faces from Musharraf regime

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The newly-announced cabinet is expected to take oath on Monday at the President's House.

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The International Crisis Group said that security forces were allowing 'anti-India outfits... to operate madrasas and charity fronts'.

How to revive India's economy

How to revive India's economy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nitin Desai suggests some concrete measures to revive investment and boost growth.

Bonanza for infra sector; gets record Rs 3.96 lakh crore funding

Bonanza for infra sector; gets record Rs 3.96 lakh crore funding

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Jaitley said an effective multi-modal logistics and transport system will "make our economy more competitive.

6 policy measures to kick-start India's prime infra projects

6 policy measures to kick-start India's prime infra projects

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Modi govt must bring about reforms to kick-start big-ticket infra projects.