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India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Modi hailed the close defence cooperation between the two countries and welcomed the completion of the logistics agreement between the two navies.

Post-note ban disruption, India to grow at 7.2%: IMF

Post-note ban disruption, India to grow at 7.2%: IMF

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The temporary disruptions (primarily to private consumption) caused by cash shortages accompanying the currency exchange initiative are expected to gradually dissipate in 2017 as cash shortages ease, the International Monetary Fund said in its regional economic outlook.

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

During the course of the hearing last month, it emerged that Modi had made death threats to witnesses and also attempted to destroy evidence such as mobile phones and a server holding "material critical to the fraud".

Panasonic EX600 review: A TV just made for streaming & old movies

Panasonic EX600 review: A TV just made for streaming & old movies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Panasonic 49-inch EX600 and SC-UA7 bundle is a good thing to own if you're a film buff and don't want to compromise on sound, says Abhik Sen.

China Connection? Hunt on to find COVID-19's origins

China Connection? Hunt on to find COVID-19's origins

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Clearly,Trump will have a serious problem if it transpires that COVID-19's grandma, grandpa and great grandpa are actually domiciled in the US, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PwC bearish on retail business

PwC bearish on retail business

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Markets end marginally lower as investors stay wary on corporate results

Markets end marginally lower as investors stay wary on corporate results

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

NTPC, Sun Pharma Coal India and Asian Paints were among top losers on BSE Sensex

Henman, Davenport advance

Henman, Davenport advance

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Euronet sees India as Asia hub

Euronet sees India as Asia hub

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

S&P reiterates negative outlook for India

S&P reiterates negative outlook for India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday affirmed its BB foreign currency and BB+ local currency, long-term sovereign credit ratings on India.

HSBC under lens for hiring candidates linked to govt officials

HSBC under lens for hiring candidates linked to govt officials

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Facing black money investigations in India and several other countries, global banking giant HSBC on Monday said it is also being probed in the US for hiring candidates related to government officials in Asia Pacific.

Sensex registers biggest fall since December on global worries

Sensex registers biggest fall since December on global worries

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

On BSE, 1,826 shares declined and 982 shares rose, while a total of 194 shares were unchanged

IBM opens 1000-seat centre in Hyderabad

IBM opens 1000-seat centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

IBM Global Services India opened its global delivery centre in Hyderabad on Tuesday to cash in on the increasing demand for IT application development and management.

i-flex heads for China

i-flex heads for China

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Information technology solutions major i-flex Solutions on Thursday announced its decision to open a new office in China to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

7 Indians feature in Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy list

7 Indians feature in Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy list

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Of the, four are co-founders of Infosys.

Sensex ends 152 points lower, Nifty below 9,600

Sensex ends 152 points lower, Nifty below 9,600

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

There were more than three losers against every gainer on BSE

India Inc's foreign borrowings down 40%

India Inc's foreign borrowings down 40%

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

No new capacity addition is planned for 2018 and capital expenditure plans are on hold

IMF says India in midst of significant economic slowdown

IMF says India in midst of significant economic slowdown

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

IMF believes it is mostly cyclical, not structural, but because of the financial sector issues, recovery will be not be quick. IMF said, it saw an opportunity with the strong mandate of the new government to reinvigorate the reform agenda to boost inclusive and sustainable growth.

Nifty settles June F&O series a tad above 9,500; Sensex ends flat

Nifty settles June F&O series a tad above 9,500; Sensex ends flat

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Market breadth depicted strength. There were almost 3 gainers against every loser on BSE

Jurong Tech, Satyam signs pact

Jurong Tech, Satyam signs pact

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Jurong Tech, Satyam signs pact

India's GDP growth will overtake China's by 2016-18: Goldman Sachs

India's GDP growth will overtake China's by 2016-18: Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A day after global brokerage firm Macquarie painted a rosy picture of the Indian economy and raised its target level for the stock indices for the next 12 months, Goldman Sachs said India is set to overtake China and become the fastest-growing emerging market during 2016-18.

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.' 'Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.'

Bombardier to make India an exports hub for passenger trains

Bombardier to make India an exports hub for passenger trains

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Canada-based passenger trains maker Bombardier is planning to develop India as the exports hub for its products and solutions to cater to Europe, South America and the Middle East markets.

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh highs for 2nd straight session

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh highs for 2nd straight session

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

TCS, Bajaj Auto, Adani Ports and Cipla were the top gainers on BSE Sensex while Coal India, GAIL, Dr Reddy's and Infosys lost the most on the index.

Logic of Indo-US strategic relations 'incontrovertible': Modi in op-ed

Logic of Indo-US strategic relations 'incontrovertible': Modi in op-ed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Modi, in an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, wrote that the US and India are forging a deeper and stronger partnership that extends far beyond the Beltway and the Raisina Hill.

Satyam plans to expand China operations

Satyam plans to expand China operations

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

Satyam Computer Services Ltd, India's fourth-largest software company, plans to hire more Chinese engineers and programmers to expand its business of writing computer software for clients in China and Japan.\n\n\n\n

Sunken animosities

Sunken animosities

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

For animosities to be truly buried, grief must become common. How long before India and Pakistan achieve this state?

Visa starts new smart card programme in India

Visa starts new smart card programme in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Global credit card major Visa International on Friday unveiled its 'Visa Smart Program' in Asia Pacific region including India.

Sensex ends with a measly gain

Sensex ends with a measly gain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty, however, was little changed, ending 1.20 points down

'As a daughter of Indian immigrants, I'm proud to serve President Obama'

'As a daughter of Indian immigrants, I'm proud to serve President Obama'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Aditi Hardikar says she is proud to honour her parents' sacrifices by giving back to her community and country.

Foreign banks lag behind PSBs, Indian pvt banks

Foreign banks lag behind PSBs, Indian pvt banks

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

Though foreign banks outperformed domestic banks in quality services, they could not match the latter as public sector banks reigned supreme on the strength of their superior reach.

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India announces $1 bln credit line to Mongolia

India announces $1 bln credit line to Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

India announces $1 bln credit line to Mongolia.

PHOTOS: New Zealand bids farewell to Lomu

PHOTOS: New Zealand bids farewell to Lomu

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Six simple words eloquently summed up the impact Jonah Lomu had on rugby union when New Zealand paid its final respects to the former All Blacks winger on Monday.

Are the markets forecasting an economic recovery?

Are the markets forecasting an economic recovery?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'For those looking at forward-looking signals for the economy from the stock markets, the relative performance of small and mid-caps may be a better indicator of the future than the index levels of the narrower and more popular indices', says Neelkanth Mishra.

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

The KC-10 had just taken off from the airport after refuelling when a fire was noticed in the engine at 1426 IST, sources said.

India is 4th largest smartphone market globally

India is 4th largest smartphone market globally

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The report forecasts that by 2020, four out of every five smartphone connections worldwide will come from the developing world.