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China asserts control over air zone despite US B-52 bombers

China asserts control over air zone despite US B-52 bombers

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

China on Wednesday asserted that it has enough "will and ability" to enforce its unilaterally declared new air defence zone over disputed islands in the East China Sea after two US B-52 bombers challenged Chinese authority over the controversial airspace.

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

In what could be termed as a marked departure from its earlier stance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is seriously contemplating using Decision Review System (DRS) during India's upcoming home series against England.

Gold to remain volatile as Fed meeting looms

Gold to remain volatile as Fed meeting looms

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Bullion may settle with limited upside potential

'The Modi government is in panic mode'

'The Modi government is in panic mode'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

'Modi and his team have read the message from the ground.' 'People have started questioning what they have achieved by putting Modi in power.'

What the Economic Survey says

What the Economic Survey says

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

India needs to sustain a GDP growth rate of 8 per cent to become a five trillion dollar economy by 2025, the Economic Survey has stated.

Services sector contracts for 4th successive month: HSBC

Services sector contracts for 4th successive month: HSBC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The HSBC/Markit purchasing managers index for the services industry inched up to 47.1 in October from 44.6 in September, the fourth successive monthly contraction of service sector output across India.

14 strength exercises you can do at home

14 strength exercises you can do at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

These workouts will help you build strength and stamina without going to the gym.

'They should have given Prithvi a three-month ban'

'They should have given Prithvi a three-month ban'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

A former official tells Rediff.com's Harish Kotian why Shaw deserved a lighter sentence, and why BCCI's anti-doping programme is the best in the country.

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged at 7.75%, CRR at 4%

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged at 7.75%, CRR at 4%

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The RBI has made serious attempts to improve fiscal deficit.

Uncertainty over monsoon could stoke food inflation: RBI

Uncertainty over monsoon could stoke food inflation: RBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday cautioned that continued uncertainty over monsoon could stoke food inflation, but expressed the hope that government policies will improve supplies in the coming months.

India seeks 'visible outcomes' on food subsidies

India seeks 'visible outcomes' on food subsidies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India will find it difficult to support new global customs rules without "an assurance and visible outcomes" that a permanent solution is being negotiated over its concerns about public food stockholdings, the trade minister said on Friday.

Expert views: What higher consumer inflation and IIP mean

Expert views: What higher consumer inflation and IIP mean

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Progress on monsoons along with favourable base effect in 2HFY2017 continues to point towards RBI achieving its near 5 per cent inflation target by the year-end

US Special Forces on alert to strike Al Qaeda targets

US Special Forces on alert to strike Al Qaeda targets

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

After the United States intercepted Al Qaeda's most serious threat in recent years to target its embassies, country's Special Forces have been put on high alert to hit potential targets of the outfit in the Middle East, a media report has said.

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Why self-audit by NSE, why weren't charges probed under your supervision, ministry asks regulator.

US leaders to woo Indian industry amid trade spat

US leaders to woo Indian industry amid trade spat

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Delegation visit ahead of patent law report.

MHA defends NIA's decision to not challenge bail to Assemanand

MHA defends NIA's decision to not challenge bail to Assemanand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

However, the certified copy of the said order was issued by the court only on May 1, 2015.

Current account deficit likely to fall to 2.1% in FY15

Current account deficit likely to fall to 2.1% in FY15

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

A high CAD puts pressure on the rupee, which in turn makes imports expensive and fuels inflation.

Report cites MoD note saying PMO held parallel Rafale negotiations

Report cites MoD note saying PMO held parallel Rafale negotiations

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Sitharaman criticised the news report for raising issues 'selectively' and ignoring the then defence minister Manohar Parrikar's reply.

RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A combination of farm loan debt waivers by state governments and the implementation of the pay commission award could entail some fiscal slippages and pose a risk to inflation

Meet the ex-banker who will look after Modicare

Meet the ex-banker who will look after Modicare

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For the past five months, ever since he was appointed the Ayushman CEO, Indu Bhushan, a former bureaucrat, has made Nirman Bhawan his second home, working nine to nine with his "dedicated team" on the Modi government's biggest initiative after the Goods and Services Tax, says Nivedita Mookerji.

How RBI is putting the onus on banks

How RBI is putting the onus on banks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Tuesday's policy announcement had a regulatory and development component.

RBI hikes agri loans limit, expects 7.4% GDP growth in FY20

RBI hikes agri loans limit, expects 7.4% GDP growth in FY20

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Here are the key decisions announced by the Reserve Bank of India on Thursday.

Foreign-listed stocks are a good investment option

Foreign-listed stocks are a good investment option

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

RBI recently hiked LRS limit to $125,000 or Rs 7500,000 as on Aug 19 with $/rupee rate of 60

RBI sees growth recovery but retains GDP forecast at 7.4%

RBI sees growth recovery but retains GDP forecast at 7.4%

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Rajan also said the outlook for agriculture is subdued, in view of both rabi and kharif prospects being hit by monsoon vagaries.

RBI revises framework to resolve stressed bank accounts

RBI revises framework to resolve stressed bank accounts

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Banks given 180-day time for NPA resolution, matter to be referred to Insolvency Board within 15 days.

If you often drive the car yourself, Jaguar XJ50 is worth owning

If you often drive the car yourself, Jaguar XJ50 is worth owning

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Jaguar XJL is now the oldest limousine in India, unlike its contemporaries which have recently been updated.

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'His secretary of defence nominee, General James Mattis, says he expects Pakistan to take action against terrorists operating from its soil.' 'Any pressure the US can bring on the Pakistani regime terror-wise would pay dividends for India.'

What I learnt from Warren Buffett

What I learnt from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Fund manager Gautam Sinha Roy shares what he has learnt from Warren Buffett, after attending Berkshire Hathaway AGMs over the years

Zika threat: A global crisis that needs a global solution

Zika threat: A global crisis that needs a global solution

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Eradicating the Aedes aegypti or developing a vaccine will take years. Genetic modification offers a way out; the question is how to scale it up across continents, says Devangshu Datta.

Friction over India's beef trade heats up after attacks

Friction over India's beef trade heats up after attacks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Hindu nationalists in India have stepped up attacks on the country's beef industry, seizing trucks with cattle bound for abattoirs.

Companies can't refuse service for goods bought online

Companies can't refuse service for goods bought online

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

If the product is genuine, denial is violation of consumer laws.

Buried Adarsh report may come back to haunt Congress

Buried Adarsh report may come back to haunt Congress

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The much-hyped 'clean chit' to Congress leader Ashok Chavan is particularly embarrassing as the party had been forced to sack him after the Adarsh scam surfaced, says Anita Katyal

Air India continues to sink, when will the govt wake up?

Air India continues to sink, when will the govt wake up?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The Union government has no 'Buy India' policy, but has a 'Buy Air India' policy.

Will Ford Endeavour become the new SUV king?

Will Ford Endeavour become the new SUV king?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The car is good enough to dethrone the current segment king, the Toyota Fortuner.

The daunting tasks facing Suresh Prabhu

The daunting tasks facing Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Mr Prabhu has a big challenge ahead in implementing trade reforms to regain the lost export momentum, says Jayanta Roy.

Tax evaders beware! Officials will reach your doorstep soon

Tax evaders beware! Officials will reach your doorstep soon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Those evading taxes could soon find tax officials at their doorstep, with a rather insightful account of their big purchases.

Experts hail RBI policy as balanced and future-oriented

Experts hail RBI policy as balanced and future-oriented

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The cutback on export credit refinance facility is another step towards a shift away from sector-specific liquidity allocations.

Some foreign investors target NSE in rare shareholder backlash

Some foreign investors target NSE in rare shareholder backlash

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The funds, some of which have invested in the NSE for almost a decade, want the exchange to list as soon as possible so that they can exit and pay back investors in their funds

Has the US monetary authority lost the plot?

Has the US monetary authority lost the plot?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The belief that the Fed knows something that lesser mortals don't is common.

A bomb worse than an atom bomb in Kim Jong-un's hands!

A bomb worse than an atom bomb in Kim Jong-un's hands!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

North Korea is unlikely to strike first, but its response in retaliation, if attacked, could be massive even at the expense of its own destruction, says Rajaram Panda.