News for 'Power of Step-Up'

Low domestic demand fuels petrol car exports

Low domestic demand fuels petrol car exports

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Auto makers step up efforts export cars and offset adverse impact of foreign exchange fluctuations.

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'New Delhi and Washington are now on the same page, on dealing with growing Chinese assertiveness, across the entire Indo-Pacific region,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, Chancellor, Central University of Jammu.

Now, India and China to deepen bilateral investment

Now, India and China to deepen bilateral investment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Holding their first comprehensive Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) in Beijing on Monday, India and China have reached an understanding to deepen bilateral investment cooperation, further open up markets to each other and improve the investment environment.

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'New Delhi showed itself willing -- at least for a period -- to tolerate the risk of conflict and to withstand Beijing's implicit and explicit threats.' 'But it also continued to try to cut some kind of deal with China to reduce tensions.'

China Open: India's campaign ends after Sindhu, Srikanth lose in quarters

China Open: India's campaign ends after Sindhu, Srikanth lose in quarters

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

After Srikanth was ousted 9-21, 11-21 by reigning world champion Kento Momota of Japan, third seed Sindhu went down fighting 11-21, 21-11, 15-21 to World No. 6 Chen Yufei of China in a hard-fought contest, which lasted 52 minutes.

Coca- Cola's superb strategies to get future-ready in India

Coca- Cola's superb strategies to get future-ready in India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Coca-Cola India had stepped up its innovation push to be future-ready, company president for India and South West Asia, Venkatesh Kini, said

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Stating that recent agriculture reforms have opened new opportunities, the RBI Governor said the farm sector is emerging as a bright spot.

Sena calls BJP 'a version of Congress'

Sena calls BJP 'a version of Congress'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The Sena also said the BJP leaders are creating sounds of empty vessels over the issue of who will become the Mumbai mayor.

F1: Ricciardo inspired by Hamilton to do great things at Renault

F1: Ricciardo inspired by Hamilton to do great things at Renault

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Renault Sport Racing managing director Cyril Abiteboul told reporters that Ricciardo could be the spark needed to ignite the team on track'

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The historic coastal town is witnessing a flurry of activity, including infrastructure development in view of the high-level meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.

Kamal Ganzouri appointed Egypt's new PM

Kamal Ganzouri appointed Egypt's new PM

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Former premier Kamal Ganzouri has been appointed Egypt's new prime minister but protesters vowed to step up pressure on the country's military rulers and called for renewed agitation to demand the army quit power.

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

As Afghans head to the polling booths to elect a new president, a contested and fraud-marred elections could potentially throw Afghanistan into a renewed cycle of violence and instability, says Dr Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Sebi to strengthen enforcement mechanism, reduce delays

Sebi to strengthen enforcement mechanism, reduce delays

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Sebi has decided to lay out strict timelines for completion of actions.

Adityanath meets affected families in Sonbhadra

Adityanath meets affected families in Sonbhadra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Targeting opposition parties, Adityanath alleged the agricultural land on which tribals used to practice traditional agriculture was registered "in the name of a Congress leader in a wrong way in 1955". He also claimed that the village head and his brother involved in the incident were associated with the Samajwadi Party.

Final T20: India women to play for pride

Final T20: India women to play for pride

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

After winning the ODI series 2-1, Indian women lost momentum and subsequently conceded an unassailable 2-0 lead against England.

COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Shi explained that she and a group of researchers obtained samples of coronavirus on December 30 last year and performed high-throughput sequencing of the samples and the isolation of pathogens.

PSG sack German coach Tuchel?

PSG sack German coach Tuchel?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Violence in name of cow protection defames cause: RSS chief

Violence in name of cow protection defames cause: RSS chief

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Calling cow slaughter a "vice" that must be removed, he pitched for stepping-up of cow protection efforts by bringing more people in the drive while "completely obeying the law and the Constitution".

Take action or you'll be seen as a villain: Teen climate activist tells Modi

Take action or you'll be seen as a villain: Teen climate activist tells Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

16-year-old Greta Thunberg had earlier said world leaders were behaving like children about climate change.

China tests new guided missile near Korean peninsula

China tests new guided missile near Korean peninsula

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The People's Liberation Army Rocket (Missile) Force tested the new missile in the Bohai Sea.

PIX: Sweden stun Germany to reach women's World Cup SF

PIX: Sweden stun Germany to reach women's World Cup SF

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sweden ended Germany's hopes of a third women's World Cup win, coming from behind for a surprise 2-1 quarter-final victory on Saturday thanks to goals from Sofia Jakobsson and Stina Blackstenius.

Mistry's tirade against Ratan Tata continues unabated

Mistry's tirade against Ratan Tata continues unabated

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Refuting Tat's charges about Welspun buy, Mistry said to even suggest that the Tata Sons board including the nominee directors of the Tata Trusts had not been adequately informed is contrary to the factual record

Vettori bogged down by non-performance of middle order

Vettori bogged down by non-performance of middle order

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

A disappointed Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Daniel Vettori said the poor performance of middle-order batsmen and the lack of a good fifth bowler led to his team's 59-run defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Bangalore on Sunday.

At election time, cash is king

At election time, cash is king

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

'Votes-for-notes no longer only means cash and goodies for fence-sitting voters,' points out Sunil Sethi.

Breaking protocol, Modi receives Saudi Crown Prince at airport

Breaking protocol, Modi receives Saudi Crown Prince at airport

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

In a tweet, Modi said India is 'delighted to welcome' the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

No plans to attack Pakistani nukes, says Taliban

No plans to attack Pakistani nukes, says Taliban

Rediff.com28 May 2011

The Taliban has said they have no plans to attack Pakistan's nuclear arsenal as their stepped-up violent campaign to avenge Osama bin Laden's death has renewed fears that the country's warheads could be vulnerable.

TN parties campaign for reprieve for Rajiv killers

TN parties campaign for reprieve for Rajiv killers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Claiming that Tamils will be happy if the three Rajiv killers are spared the gallows, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Monday "fervently" asked for a cancellation of their death sentence.

Fast attack warship INS Karuva commissioned

Fast attack warship INS Karuva commissioned

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Indian Navy on Thursday commissioned highly maneuverable fast attack warship INS Karuva at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam with an objective to thwart asymmetric threats emanating from the sea.

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' should change it to 'Amit Shah ke bete ko bachao': Rahul

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' should change it to 'Amit Shah ke bete ko bachao': Rahul

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'A theft has taken place in front of the eyes of the chowkidar (watchman), but you are silent,' Rahul asked the PM.

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

Dharavi holds its breath as coronavirus cases increase

Dharavi holds its breath as coronavirus cases increase

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Overcrowding, unsanitary conditions in Asia's largest slum pose big challenges to containment.

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Angel Correa saw La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid snatch a 2-1 victory away to Granada on Saturday

It's Dhoni 's calm vs Ashwin's aggro as CSK take on KXIP

It's Dhoni 's calm vs Ashwin's aggro as CSK take on KXIP

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The home team's bowlers will be wary of Chris Gayle's power-hitting.

Budget: Prescriptions and wishlists

Budget: Prescriptions and wishlists

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Bold reform measures to sustain high growth trajectory figure high.

Why is the govt starving the navy?

Why is the govt starving the navy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

As a percentage of the military budget, the navy's share has fallen from 19 per cent in 2010-2011 to just 15.5 per cent this year. With the Indian Navy's annual budget declining steadily, security planners are reluctant to green light crucial projects, discovers Ajai Shukla.

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Parties expected to splurge a fourth of advertising budget on social media.

EPL PIX: Liverpool's home winning streak ends in draw

EPL PIX: Liverpool's home winning streak ends in draw

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Ultimately, people will revolt at one time or the other.' 'You cannot feed the public with cultural issues forever.'

Obama defends military action in Libya

Obama defends military action in Libya

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

America should not bear the "burden of action" alone and other major powers should step up their efforts to prevent any humanitarian crisis in Libya, United States President Barack Obama has said. "We should not be afraid to act, but the burden of action should not be America's alone," Obama said in his address to the nation. The US President made it clear to his countrymen that instead of unilateral military action in Libya.

French Open finalist Stephens proud of herself after great Paris run

French Open finalist Stephens proud of herself after great Paris run

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Stephens used her powerful game to the full in the first set, hitting winners almost at will, but Halep then stepped up a gear and went on to win 3-6, 6-4 6-1.