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Countdown begins for ISRO's PSLV-C45 mission

Countdown begins for ISRO's PSLV-C45 mission

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

The countdown began at 6.27 am for the launch on board ISRO's third generation workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its 47th flight, ISRO said.

IFMR Capital structures Rs 98-cr debt from 11 MFIs

IFMR Capital structures Rs 98-cr debt from 11 MFIs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

IFMR Capital previously pioneered the multi-originator securitisation.

India's GDP growth seen at 30-year low

India's GDP growth seen at 30-year low

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Stating that an economic recession gripped global economy following the lockdowns due to COVID-19 pandemic, Fitch Ratings on Friday said the initial disruptions to regional manufacturing supply chains in China have now broadened to include local discretionary spending and exports.

Rs 10,000 crore project to send Indians to space approved

Rs 10,000 crore project to send Indians to space approved

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A three-member crew will be sent to space for at least seven days.

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Is the RBI unable to accept with grace that beyond 55, one can have the ability to head the compliance functions in a bank, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

New Internet worm spreading

New Internet worm spreading

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Trend Micro on Tuesday issued a medium risk alert for worm Bagle.X to warn users against this latest worm variant, which has been sighted in France, United Kingdom, United States and Latin America.

'Congress does not need Trinamool in West Bengal'

'Congress does not need Trinamool in West Bengal'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The Congress, which is a junior partner in Trinamool Congress-led government in West Bengal, does not require the ally to stand on its own feet, West Bengal President Pradip Bhattacharya said on Wednesday.

Watch! Siddharth's candid confessions

Watch! Siddharth's candid confessions

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

It was supposed to be a book reading, but watch out... the actor had bigger plans.

TCS bullish on Indian economy

TCS bullish on Indian economy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

There has been a distinct trend change in the micro-indicators like rising auto sales and consumer confidence index in the last 20 quarters, Chandrasekaran stated.

CII South welcomes 51 per cent FDI in retail

CII South welcomes 51 per cent FDI in retail

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

"Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) will bring along backward integration and investment in farm to fork. States like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu will be able to move produce more efficiently across the country", Confederation of Indian Industry (Southern Region) Chairman T T Ashok said in a statement.

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

After following Congress president Rahul Gandhi and the party's official Twitter handle, he began following senior leaders P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, Ahmed Patel, Ashok Gehlot, Ajay Maken, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot and CP Joshi from this month.

Important that BJP loses in Bihar: Kejriwal

Important that BJP loses in Bihar: Kejriwal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Reiterating his support for the state's chief minister and Janata Dal-United's Nitish Kumar, Kejriwal urged people of Bihar to vote for him.

Yogi, Akhilesh, Maya to campaign in poll-bound Karnataka

Yogi, Akhilesh, Maya to campaign in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Mayawati and Akhilesh, who contested the recent UP bypolls together, will campaign separately for their parties.

Jaitley cancels meeting with economists ahead of Budget

Jaitley cancels meeting with economists ahead of Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The meeting with economists and financial experts has been called off due to pressing engagements of the finance minister.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

Why BJP is in a tight corner

Why BJP is in a tight corner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Is Modi failing is the question which the BJP will begin to ask itself,' says Amulya Ganguli.

What Uber plans to do in India

What Uber plans to do in India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'12% of all our global trips are done in India.'

Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it

Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Protesters on Twitter have begun asking people to boycott Ola's service, as mark of disagreement with the company's views

Eyeing Rafale deal, French team likely to visit India

Eyeing Rafale deal, French team likely to visit India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

A high-level team from France is expected to arrive in New Delhi next month to firm up the order for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft by India.

Punjab MSMEs wants incentives

Punjab MSMEs wants incentives

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Also seek 5-year tax holiday for SSIs, simplified procedures for SMEs, technology upgrade.

China to launch its Mars probe next month

China to launch its Mars probe next month

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

China would next month launch its much-awaited Mars probe mission, entering further deep into space exploration following two lunar projects, as the country braces itself for a deep space competition with the United States.

Must you spy on your child?

Must you spy on your child?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'It is natural for parents to want to keep their children safe.' 'But there's a difference between putting up firewalls to protect them and snooping on them 24X7,' says Shuma Raha.

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Apart from fulfilling banking services, one can access more than 100 e-commerce sites, book tickets, and even pay for small value groceries through the app. The bank is now proposing to allow other banks to use this to serve their own customers.

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Govt has done away with the need to secure crucial permits.

Michelle Obama joins Twitter, gains 100,000 followers

Michelle Obama joins Twitter, gains 100,000 followers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

United States First Lady Michelle Obama has signed on to micro-blogging site 'Twitter' and within a few hours gained over 100,000 followers.

Those eating Rs 30,000 pizzas can't see Rs-12,000 jobs: BJP MP's dig at Rahul

Those eating Rs 30,000 pizzas can't see Rs-12,000 jobs: BJP MP's dig at Rahul

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Those who have not seen poverty and go to learn about it at Kalavati's house in the darkness of night, say there are no jobs, Singh said.

PM-Kisan scheme will bring cheer to most farmers

PM-Kisan scheme will bring cheer to most farmers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The scheme, which would give Rs 6,000 to small farmers in a year or Rs 500 a month, will add more money to the account of these cultivators than the money he/she saves every month on an average.

Amazon, trade bodies' courtroom battle may impact e-commerce policy

Amazon, trade bodies' courtroom battle may impact e-commerce policy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The case may drag for a few years, experts say, as CAIT and DVM have said they will appeal against the interim relief granted to Amazon.

Gujarat poll effect: GST changes likely on Friday

Gujarat poll effect: GST changes likely on Friday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Finance ministers from Congress-ruled states say they have alerted the Centre about the problems in GST for several months, but it is only now with the Gujarat assembly election around the corner that the Modi regime has started heeding these suggestions.

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Al Janoub, a 40,000-seat venue made to resemble the sail of a dhow, or traditional wooden sailboat, was opened last May and is the first to showcase the new cooling system.

Relief to small businesses: GST exemption limit doubled to Rs 40 lakh

Relief to small businesses: GST exemption limit doubled to Rs 40 lakh

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Jaitley said the GST Composition Scheme, under which small traders and businesses pay a 1 per cent tax based on turnover, can be availed by businesses with a turnover of Rs 1.5 crore, against the earlier Rs 1 crore, with effect from April 1.

Budget: Bonanza for farmers & agriculture, Rs 10 lakh crore allocated

Budget: Bonanza for farmers & agriculture, Rs 10 lakh crore allocated

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The government will take special efforts to ensure adequate credit flow to underserved areas -- the eastern states and Jammu-Kashmir, he added.

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The party's research department team, which Rajya Sabha member M V Rajeev Gowda heads, has sifted through the suggestions received in the last five months, and the manifesto is slated to be released later this month, reports Archis Mohan.

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Among those who remembered the slain bravehearts, who fell to bullets of Pakistani terrorists while repulsing the deadly attack on this day 11 years ago, were their kin, politicians, government officials, sports persons and common citizens.

'Wrong to expect that Pak will understand the language of peace'

'Wrong to expect that Pak will understand the language of peace'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Seeking stringent action against the perpetrators of the Pulwama attack, India Inc said 'now we have to make sure that the world knows that they can't mess with us'.

China's Internet population rises to 485 million

China's Internet population rises to 485 million

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The communist nation's Internet population touched the record figure of 485 million in the first half of 2011 with 28 million new subscribers joining the world's largest online market.

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

He dropped those perceived to be non-performers or whose integrity came into question, and also where it was felt they needed to learn a lesson or two in humility.

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Brussels, Paris attacks victims' kin file suit against Twitter

Brussels, Paris attacks victims' kin file suit against Twitter

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Families of two Americans killed in terror attacks in Brussels and Paris have sued Twitter, accusing the micro-blogging site of being a "tool and weapon of terrorism".

Minister seeks private sectors help

Minister seeks private sectors help

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Virbhadra Singh wants the private sector to invest in the food processing industry