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Incursions along China border due to perception difference: Rajnath

Incursions along China border due to perception difference: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

In the wake of reported incursion attempts by China, India on Wednesday said such incidents take place due to difference of perception about boundary and leaders of both the countries are in talks to resolve the issue.

Why pulses have become costlier

Why pulses have become costlier

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

According to government data, the prices have still not crossed the MSPs in some mandis.

Maha builders seek changes in rent rules amid damp property market

Maha builders seek changes in rent rules amid damp property market

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The prices of unsold homes in Mumbai run into crores of rupees.

Why did India's building craze halt?

Why did India's building craze halt?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'The real estate sector has been badly bruised because it has become too reliant on funding from NBFCs, including housing finance companies. 'When the NBFC industry was rocked late last year by a large default, the real estate sector was hit hard. 'An intricate web of links between rural incomes, construction activity and shadow banks are fuelling the economic slowdown', says Pranjul Bhandari.

Their cup of woes spilleth over

Their cup of woes spilleth over

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Out of the 745 gardens in Assam, which accounts for over 55 per cent of total tea production, an alert has been sounded for 88 gardens, while for West Bengal, out of the 377 gardens, 65 have been cautioned.

From 21 seats in 2009 to 2: UP gives Congress thumbs down

From 21 seats in 2009 to 2: UP gives Congress thumbs down

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Five Congress ministers lose. Only Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi win.

After Asiads, her life has changed but she has not changed...

After Asiads, her life has changed but she has not changed...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Asian Games heptathlon gold medal changed her life as she became a star but Swapna Barman, on Friday, said she sometimes get nervous and scared of the people's high expectations.

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The prime minister addressed a gathering at Hussainiwala.

PNB fraud case: Centre, SC at loggerheads

PNB fraud case: Centre, SC at loggerheads

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

There can't be a parallel inquiry and parallel monitoring by the courts, Attorney General K K Venugopal told the court.

India limited overs squad: Who is in and who lost out

India limited overs squad: Who is in and who lost out

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Indian cricket ushered in a new era as Virat Kohli was officially anointed captain for all three formats as he took over from Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's limited overs captain from the series against England, starting on January 15.

Moody's says India recovering from DeMo, GST; puts growth at 7.6%

Moody's says India recovering from DeMo, GST; puts growth at 7.6%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

It had upped India's rating to Baa2 from Baa3 and changed its rating outlook to 'stable' from 'positive', saying the reforms would help stabilise rising levels of debt.

GST: Promise and pitfalls

GST: Promise and pitfalls

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Under GST, the small and medium industries would have to handle things on their own, says V S Krishnan.

Automated system on fuel price rings in, pump owners upset

Automated system on fuel price rings in, pump owners upset

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

IOC said the daily price revision is an initiative for ensuring the best possible prices to the customers as well as improved transparency on the pricing mechanism.

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'You can only see it when you look for it. Seek and you shall find.'

GST transitional issues: What more needs to be done

GST transitional issues: What more needs to be done

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

An area of worry relates to simplification of the refund procedure where the inverted duty structure prevails

PNB fraud: 'Probability of bank scams is much higher in PSBs'

PNB fraud: 'Probability of bank scams is much higher in PSBs'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The RBI expects the assessment to show if the systemic failure was only in PNB or in the overall banking universe

IPL fixing scam: Judgement day for Srinivasan and Chennai Super Kings

IPL fixing scam: Judgement day for Srinivasan and Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The fate of the former India cricket chief and his Indian Premier League team will be known when the Supreme Court pronounces its verdict on Thursday.

Less-cash drive launched in DeMo gets boost in Budget

Less-cash drive launched in DeMo gets boost in Budget

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

In an otherwise agriculture- and public health-focused Union Budget 2018-19, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain technology, internet of things -- jargons that found little or no mention in the previous Budgets -- managed to make their presence felt.

GST rates finalised for services; education, healthcare exempt

GST rates finalised for services; education, healthcare exempt

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Others taxed at 5, 12, 18, 28%

What you need to do to get the best home loan?

What you need to do to get the best home loan?

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Which is the best home loan? Advice from financial guru Harsh Roongta.

Indian economy: 10 new facts

Indian economy: 10 new facts

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

India can be rated as among the best performing economies in the world

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Slump in realty market to add to woes, debt of top players likely to rise 15-20% this financial year

Has terror finally made its landfall in Bengal?

Has terror finally made its landfall in Bengal?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Security agencies are apprehensive that the Jalpaiguri blast is merely an indicator of the unrest triggered by fundamentalist outfit Jamaat-e-Islami along the India-Bangladesh border, says Vicky Nanjappa

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

3 reasons why Mamata's citadel fell to BJP

3 reasons why Mamata's citadel fell to BJP

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'Between now and 2021, Bengal's politics could change irrevocably,' predicts Kanchan Gupta, Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation.

Govt to address labour issues, infra deficit soon

Govt to address labour issues, infra deficit soon

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Talking about sunrise sector, the Finance Minister said, India is beginning to create impact in pharma sector.

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Pranabda hasn't given us any indication of the tough period when he realised Sonia Gandhi had decided to give the presidency not to him, but to then vice-president Hamid Ansari. He wrested the presidency from her, and handed her the biggest defeat of her UPA years, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Bitterly fought Lok Sabha poll campaign ends

Bitterly fought Lok Sabha poll campaign ends

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The high octane campaign marked by vitriolic attacks and counter-attacks by political leaders and use of derogatory language and objectionable remarks that forced the Election Commission to step in ended at 6 pm.

At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler export market

At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler export market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Indian two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto are the biggest beneficiaries of this surge and, between the two, they are estimated to control about half of the local market there

Budget dilemma: Strict fiscal discipline or fund rural growth?

Budget dilemma: Strict fiscal discipline or fund rural growth?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

BJP's reversals in rural Gujarat has prompted many policy watchers to predict that the Budget would have incentives for the agriculture sector and the rural economy.

99 per cent sure India winning World T20: Sehwag

99 per cent sure India winning World T20: Sehwag

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Former opener Virender Sehwag feels India remain overwhelming favourites to win the World Twenty20 title and showered praise on Virat Kohli, saying that even his kids can't move away from the TV set when the batting star is at the crease. "I had picked India, New Zealand, South Africa and West Indies before the start of the tournament. I still feel that way, with India winning the title 99 percent. Okay, they lost to New Zealand in Nagpur but the same thing happened in 2011 (when India lost to South Africa in Nagpur) and we went on to the win the World Cup," Sehwag told 'NDTV'. India's next match is against Bangladesh on March 23 and Sehwag sees the hosts winning it comfortably. Talking about India's win against Pakistan at the Eden Gardens, the former opener richly praised the team's batting mainstay Kohli. "The way Kohli is batting at the moment is amazing. It is difficult to take your eyes off the TV when he is batting. Even my kids want to see him bat," said Sehwag after being reminded of his witty one-liners while commentating on the Indo-Pak clash.

Blackmoney: E-filing link to declare illegal assets launched

Blackmoney: E-filing link to declare illegal assets launched

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The new 2 page form has been categorised as 'Form 6'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

Textile industry may lose 25% of its jobs

Textile industry may lose 25% of its jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has completely halted production and new orders, exporters say that payments have also been delayed for the shipments sent before the lockdown. Exporters say some customers are not taking delivery of the shipments because they have shut shop. Ready-made garment players had been hoping for a revival in demand in China but with the virus spreading to Europe, the US and other major markets, there are no orders coming from the major retailers.

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Modi had on Friday urged people to turn off lights at their homes for nine minutes at 9pm to display the country's collective resolve and solidarity to defeat the virus.

After Telangana, demand grows for Gorkhaland; Darjeeling tense

After Telangana, demand grows for Gorkhaland; Darjeeling tense

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

A home guard was set on fire in Darjeeling town on Friday where incidents of arson were reported on the eve of the indefinite bandh called in the hills to demand a separate state of Gorkhaland on the lines of Telangana.

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

India has no defence against coronavirus

India has no defence against coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

One third of all Indians live in one room. Another one third lives in 2 rooms. They cannot self quarantine or isolate and if infected they will pass it on to others. It is impossible for India to control an epidemic, warns Aakar Patel.

HUL MD: 'We're still assessing how long the pain will last'

HUL MD: 'We're still assessing how long the pain will last'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

We'll not take our eyes off volumes, said Sanjiv Mehta, MD of HUD after announcing that demonetisation had reduced the company's sales four percent.

PHOTOS: England beat India in thriller to win 3rd ODI, avoid series sweep

PHOTOS: England beat India in thriller to win 3rd ODI, avoid series sweep

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Images from the 3rd ODI between England and India played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday