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Jaitley hints at raising defence FDI cap

Jaitley hints at raising defence FDI cap

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Arun Jaitley has clarified his custodianship of 3 ministries - finance, corporate affairs and defence.

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

A roster of the work for fresh cases notified under the order of the chief justice of India will come into effect from February 5 till further orders.

How the Sarkar works in Maoist areas

How the Sarkar works in Maoist areas

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'I am here to look after people's needs.' 'I am not bothered about who is a Maoist or who is not.'

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Delhi's ritzy Terminal 3 is on the global top 5 list on social media and the first among Asian airports on social media.

Markets ends flat; Sensex posts best monthly gain in over 4 years

Markets ends flat; Sensex posts best monthly gain in over 4 years

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex ended the session at 25,342, up 3 points while the Nifty50 closed at 7,738 points.

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.

'Devalue the Rupee by 24%'

'Devalue the Rupee by 24%'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'You need to devalue the currency, ignite inflation, which then begins to oil the wheels of the economy.' 'Without that this severe recession is not going to reverse.'

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'

The men behind Rahul 2.0

The men behind Rahul 2.0

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The Congress vice-president's office and staff have been revamped after the party's electoral defeat in 2014

RBI relaxes norms for non-resident investors

RBI relaxes norms for non-resident investors

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

In yet another step to attract foreign money, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed non-resident investors to acquire shares of listed Indian companies through stock exchanges under the foreign direct investment (FDI) scheme.

'For how long can old actors play romantic heroes?'

'For how long can old actors play romantic heroes?'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Former Censor Board chief and Julie 2 producer Pahlaj Nihalani takes on the film industry.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Trump sacks Secretary of State Tillerson; CIA chief to replace him

Trump sacks Secretary of State Tillerson; CIA chief to replace him

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Trump also announced the appointment of Gina Haspel to head the Central Intelligence Agency -- the first woman selected for the agency's top post.

Sensex ends 144 points lower; ICICI Bank surges 7%

Sensex ends 144 points lower; ICICI Bank surges 7%

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Profit taking in index heavweights RIL and HDFC weighed on sentiment while ICICI Bank surged 7%.

'If you have commercial interest in IPL you shouldn't be in the administration'

'If you have commercial interest in IPL you shouldn't be in the administration'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday submitted a list of players, including former greats Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly, and administrators with commercial interest in the Indian Premier League to the Supreme Court, which reserved its order in the alleged betting and spot-fixing scam case.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'It's the first-ever US presidential visit which is specially planned for India.' 'The standalone visit itself has achieved something already. Don't underestimate it.' Sheela Bhatt gives us an exclusive glimpse of what the Modi government hopes to achieve from Trump's visit.

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tells Anup Roy, Raghu Mohan and Niraj Bhatt that it is time for banks to lower interest rates and start lending to cash-starved finance companies after due credit appraisal and proper risk assessment.

5 milestones that Amazon crossed in its 20-year journey

5 milestones that Amazon crossed in its 20-year journey

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Company to start widely shipping its voice assistant and Bluetooth loudspeaker, the Echo, starting next week

Bezwada Wilson, T M Krishna win Ramon Magsaysay Award

Bezwada Wilson, T M Krishna win Ramon Magsaysay Award

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Apart from the two Indians, four others have been selected for the award -- Conchita Carpio-Morales of the Philippines, Dompet Dhuafa of Indonesia, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers and 'Vientiane Rescue' of Laos

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

"I congratulate the people of Kochi on the proud moment," the PM said.

'For AMU, minority status is a life and death issue'

'For AMU, minority status is a life and death issue'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

'The HRD minister said AMU was not a minority institution. I told her the matter would be settled in court.' 'The prime minister did not say anything so categorical. He heard me out very sympathetically. His body language was very different.' 'AMU has ABVP. I did receive a letter from them asking why you are constantly brandishing your service to the country. My reply is: Why shouldn't I?' 'I served the country for 40 years and I am very proud of this service performed for my country.'

Railways to expand FDI participation list, identify 50 projects

Railways to expand FDI participation list, identify 50 projects

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

"Call it a craze, fever or national interest but HSR is our window to the outside world."

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

While working with Air India, she has also earned a degree in BSc Aviation, done a course in classical key-board, learnt various forms of modern dance and become a lawyer. Anjuli Bhargava profiles the super-achiever.

How Manmohan put himself in an impossible situation

How Manmohan put himself in an impossible situation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

His current predicament stems from a combination of personal failing and circumstance

Vishal Sikka gives Infosys a global feel

Vishal Sikka gives Infosys a global feel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Sikka has influenced the company to break away from the old mould in more ways than one.

The remaking of the banking sector

The remaking of the banking sector

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Banks in India must have a modern approach, suggests a panel comprising of banking bigwigs.

Markets snap eight-day winning streak on profit taking

Markets snap eight-day winning streak on profit taking

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Investors booked profits at higher levels after the Sensex and Nifty hit all-time highs in the previous session.

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Meet Jasmeet Singh Sandhu who ranked third in the Union Public Service Commission exam this year.

Crippling story of India's urban infra projects

Crippling story of India's urban infra projects

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Of the 538 projects examined, 294 suffered from cost overruns, 303 from time overruns, and 166 projects suffered both time as well as cost overruns.

At 41st AGM, Mukesh Ambani faces shareholders' ire

At 41st AGM, Mukesh Ambani faces shareholders' ire

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Shareholders were upset with RIL's increasing focus on non-core areas and its reluctance to pay dividends

Markets end flat amid volatility; Infosys up 3%

Markets end flat amid volatility; Infosys up 3%

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 1 point at 27,459 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 1 point at 8,341.

Stars the World T20 will miss

Stars the World T20 will miss

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com takes a look at some players Indian fans will miss following their exploits in the Indian Premier League.

Why the govt should give greater autonomy to public banks

Why the govt should give greater autonomy to public banks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Control over PSU banks is what is allowing the government to drive this scheme.

Beware India's enemies! 'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'

Beware India's enemies! 'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'

Sebi panel mulls curbs on promoter trades

Sebi panel mulls curbs on promoter trades

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Promoters and top executives intending to buy or sell shares of their companies might soon have to inform the market well in advance for such transactions.

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The run-up to next year's general elections might see some of the top executives of government-run companies getting unlucky. And, the period could become the best in the lives of those waiting in the wings.

Philanthropy: Lessons on how you can transform lives

Philanthropy: Lessons on how you can transform lives

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

It's not as easy to know how the funds were deployed and gauge the impact.