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Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi assured the Secretary of State that his country is committed to the war against terrorism.

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The cancellation of the project has far-reaching implications for the IAF, for which this was once its high-tech future fighter.

SpiceJet set to buy Boeing 737 Max plane

SpiceJet set to buy Boeing 737 Max plane

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Though a formal purchase agreement with Boeing is yet to be signed, SpiceJet's order size could be of 40-50 planes, a source familiar with the development said. At list price, a 737 Max aircraft is valued at about $100 million (Rs 620 crore).

Decoding Malaysian PM's 6-day visit to India

Decoding Malaysian PM's 6-day visit to India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Considering the common linkages, high-level trust, complementarities, and convergent interests between the two nations, Malaysia has the potential to become India's key partner in Southeast Asia, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Sensex upbeat, ends 245 points higher; metals, IT steal the show

Sensex upbeat, ends 245 points higher; metals, IT steal the show

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Sensex ended higher by 245 points at 27,372 mark and the Nifty gained 66 points at 8,225.

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

With Donald Trump the appeal has to be to his business instincts in which his personal interests seem to play a significant role, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.

IT better, but recovery still far off

IT better, but recovery still far off

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

India's export-oriented information technology outsourcing industry is perhaps more optimistic today about growth prospects than it was in the past five years.

El Nino casts a shadow on 2017 monsoon

El Nino casts a shadow on 2017 monsoon

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Weather watchers said it can't be known till May whether El Nio will impact the monsoon or not.

Are we ready to fight the wars of the future?

Are we ready to fight the wars of the future?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

'We must look at the entire question of military preparedness anew, taking into account the new realities,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

I am not resigning, says Infosys Finacle Head Haragopal

I am not resigning, says Infosys Finacle Head Haragopal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Last week, its global head of strategic sales, marketing and alliances Prasad Thrikutam resigned from the job marking the 11th senior management executive exit from Infosys since Murthy's return.

Sensex sinks 444 points on Fed rate hike likelihood, profit booking

Sensex sinks 444 points on Fed rate hike likelihood, profit booking

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The Sensex and the Nifty witnessed biggest one day loss in percentage terms since June 24

How this start-up helps poor people get good jobs

How this start-up helps poor people get good jobs

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Babajob.com is trying to help unorganised blue-collar workers get better employment.

What the India-US joint statement says

What the India-US joint statement says

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Here is the full text of the joint statement issued by India and the US.

US firm warns against attaching to unknown wi-fi connections

US firm warns against attaching to unknown wi-fi connections

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Top predictions for 2015 were attacks on the Internet of Things which would focus on smart home automation, growing attacks on mobile devices, prominent data leaks of 2014 to keep cybersecurity in spotlight this year, scammers to continue to run profitable ransom scams and cloud to take to infinity and beyond.

IT firms may delay foreign acquisition plans

IT firms may delay foreign acquisition plans

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

While the depreciation of the rupee would not have much impact on large players such as Infosys ,TCS and Wipro,their smaller peers, might have to postpone acquisition activity.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

Airlines can't be forced to fly on unviable routes, say experts

Airlines can't be forced to fly on unviable routes, say experts

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The apex court asked the government to get back by March 9 about the policy.

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

HR can make better hiring decisions with solutions powered by robotics & machine learning.

Wipro selects Europe as focus market

Wipro selects Europe as focus market

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Wipro may not see good growth in APAC regions in ensuing quarters.

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

India may not be prepared to meet US demands, say experts

Tax on super rich can lift 9 crore out of poverty

Tax on super rich can lift 9 crore out of poverty

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

As many as nine crore people would be out from the state of abject poverty in next 5 years if India could stop inequality from rising and levy a nominal tax on the super riches to narrow the rich and poor divide, a report said.

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Sources in the know confirmed Vistara, the joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, had booked six slots at the airport in New Delhi, adding it was ready to fly once it secured the government's nod.

Unveiled: China's secretive stealth fighter

Unveiled: China's secretive stealth fighter

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The J-20 fighter is called Beijing's answer to the US F-22 stealth fighter and the F-35 that will be soon deployed in the Pacific by the United States and Japan.

Indian economy to grow by 6.4% in 2015-16: WB

Indian economy to grow by 6.4% in 2015-16: WB

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

With economic activity buoyed by expectations from the new elected government of "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is benefiting from a 'Modi dividend'," the Bank said in its twice-a-year South Asia Economic Focus report on Monday.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

No boots from India on Afghan ground: Sitharaman

No boots from India on Afghan ground: Sitharaman

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Mattis said there can be 'no tolerance to terrorism safe havens'.

Markets end lower ahead of IIP, CPI data; Infosys results eyed

Markets end lower ahead of IIP, CPI data; Infosys results eyed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The broader NSE index has fallen about 0.9% as investors wait for corporate results

Trump unveils plan for first 100 days of his presidency

Trump unveils plan for first 100 days of his presidency

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

If elected president, the Republican nominee said he would declare China a currency manipulator, cancel payments to United Nations for combating climate change and renegotiating NAFTA.

Delhi's Connaught Place is world's 5th most costliest office market

Delhi's Connaught Place is world's 5th most costliest office market

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Nariman Point was ranked 30th on the top 50 rankings for global prime office properties.

'Haven't seen any investment slowdown in IT sector'

'Haven't seen any investment slowdown in IT sector'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The investment arm of US-headquartered chip-maker Intel Corporation expects India to add around 300 million internet users over the next five years.

Post Afghan retreat terror may revisit Kashmir: US commander

Post Afghan retreat terror may revisit Kashmir: US commander

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Admiral Samuel J Locklear III, Commander of the US Pacific Command, has not ruled out militants fighting in Afghanistan today switching their attention back to Kashmir post-US and NATO withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan, and expressed concern over the recent terrorist attacks across the Line of Control that has exacerbated tensions between India and Pakistan.

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