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Rupee touches 2-month high, ends 12 paise up

Rupee touches 2-month high, ends 12 paise up

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Fresh dollar selling by exporters after USD was trading weak by 0.24 per cent against its major global rivals also aided the rupee recovery.

Nooyi, Banga attend Trump's power dinner for top CEOs

Nooyi, Banga attend Trump's power dinner for top CEOs

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

According to a White House pool report, Trump referred to Nooyi as one of the "most powerful" women in the world.

India likely to be among top 20 global FDI sources by 2021

India likely to be among top 20 global FDI sources by 2021

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

While the UN report said that FDI inflows rose 6 per cent in 2018 to $ 42 billion, the government's own data for the entire FY19 period has shown that inbound equity investments declined for the first time in six years in FY19.

India's Submarine Dilemma

India's Submarine Dilemma

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Hydrography (underwater geography) prevents the Indian Navy for opting for an all-conventional, or all-nuclear submarine fleet.

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The list, according to media reports, also features reducing ties with Iran and closing a Turkish military base.

Is online transaction truly online?

Is online transaction truly online?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The online world is driven by convenience, simplicity and speed.

Rupee jumps 25 paise against US dollar

Rupee jumps 25 paise against US dollar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The domestic unit moved in a range of 64.14 and 63.99.

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'The prospect is of a self-confident and self-sustaining India will make it a more effective player in the global arena,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out delivering the Sardar Patel Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Rupee snaps 3-day losing streak

Rupee snaps 3-day losing streak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The rupee had dropped by 60 paise or 0.89 per cent in previous three trading days.

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Auchan and another French retailer, Carrefour, exited India in 2014

Markets end flat; Sensex gains 33 points

Markets end flat; Sensex gains 33 points

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Markets shrugged off RBI's neutral stance on key policy rates.

How will Modi fix the terrifying jobs crisis?

How will Modi fix the terrifying jobs crisis?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'The rise in unemployment, underemployment, discouraged workers and job insecurity is likely to continue, with very adverse consequences for the nation's economic well-being and social cohesion,' warns Shankar Acharya.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rupee ends unchanged against dollar at 61.41

Rupee ends unchanged against dollar at 61.41

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The Indian rupee on Wednesday ended unchanged against the US dollar at 61.41 ahead of the outcome of US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.

PM to launch new initiatives to strengthen India-ASEAN ties

PM to launch new initiatives to strengthen India-ASEAN ties

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Aiming to give fillip to India's Look East policy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to announce new initiatives to take forward ties with the ASEAN by setting up a mission and appointing an ambassador for the 10-member grouping.

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'GIFT City is now on a growth trajectory,' says Tapan Ray, MD and group CEO, GIFT City, 'The time has come for the GIFT City to take the big leap and emerge as the next financial hub of Asia.'

PM Modi to visit Male to attend swearing-in of Prez-elect

PM Modi to visit Male to attend swearing-in of Prez-elect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

India-Maldives ties came under strain under Yameen who was perceived to be close to China.

Markets at day's low; PSU banks shine

Markets at day's low; PSU banks shine

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Markets at day's low; PSU banks shine.

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

"We want to see it just stop. We are very much involved in that (process)," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.

Will go by national interest: Jaishankar to Pompeo on S-400

Will go by national interest: Jaishankar to Pompeo on S-400

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

"We have many relationships...they have a history. We will do what is in our national interest and part of that strategic partnership is the ability of each country to comprehend and appreciate the national interest of the other," Jaishankar said.

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

He said countries should work for promoting open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes.

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

It further said India is facilitating external commercial borrowings by startups in order to encourage innovation and promote ease of doing business.

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will push for stepping up global cooperation against the key issue of cross border tax avoidance and evasion at the G20 summit

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

On Tuesday, Pompeo and Esper will hold the 2+2 talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, covering the entire expanse of defence and security ties as well as key regional and global issues.

Dr Singh's could be the voice of reason in G20 cacophony

Dr Singh's could be the voice of reason in G20 cacophony

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The PM could as well face the first test of his government's multilateral policies.

Why are equity MFs continuously selling?

Why are equity MFs continuously selling?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'Money that came into mutual funds near the previous peaks -- the second half of 2017 and 2018 -- has in most cases experienced unflattering returns.' 'A large proportion of redemptions could be such inflows exiting when the market recovered sharply from July 2020 onwards.'

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The breadth, indicating strength of the market was strong

To tackle China's OROB, Modi bats for Asia-Africa growth corridor

To tackle China's OROB, Modi bats for Asia-Africa growth corridor

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The pitch comes close on the heels of China launching its multi-billion dollar OBOR initiative

Developer suicide puts spotlight on Mumbai-Thane realty mess

Developer suicide puts spotlight on Mumbai-Thane realty mess

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

While Mumbai is home to India's costliest real estate, Thane is the fastest growing housing market in the country

Chinese investments in India increased to $870 mn in 2015

Chinese investments in India increased to $870 mn in 2015

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Total FDI from China in India so far is about $1.24 billion

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

At the same time, the chief minister added, "We have decided to review the policy to remove any misconceptions in this regard."

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Imagine taking care of a patient who is infected with Covid. A human nurse is unable to do that due to fear of infection. The robot can do that task, while it is controlled or supervised by the human nurse. So the robot becomes an extension of the nurse.'

Coming of the second 'Bombay Club'

Coming of the second 'Bombay Club'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Besides the manufacturing industry, voices in favouring the need for protectionism have also been heard from local start-ups, which at times find it tough to compete with global players that entered India with deep pockets.

Lashkar will turn to India after Afghanistan: US commander

Lashkar will turn to India after Afghanistan: US commander

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Pakistan-based terrorist outfits like Lashkar-e-Tayiba are likely to turn their attention to India with the drawdown of US forces from Afghanistan, a top Pentagon commander has told lawmakers.

How US-Russia frost affects India

How US-Russia frost affects India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The stagnation in US-Russia relations does not augur well for New Delhi's strategic interests, says Harsh V Pant and Raj Kumar Sharma.

B Muthuraman's 48-year stint with Tata Steel ends

B Muthuraman's 48-year stint with Tata Steel ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

He is acknowledged as the person behind transforming Tata Steel into the world's 11th largest steel-maker.

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

This was a difficult election to win, but the Modi card, the caste divide and the division in the Opposition vote bank helped overcome many challenges.

Sensex ends above 31,800, Nifty over 9,800 for 1st time ever

Sensex ends above 31,800, Nifty over 9,800 for 1st time ever

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Broader market outperformed the benchmark indices with S&P BSE Midcap gaining over 1%

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The order comes a day after Trump accused Twitter of election interference, after it added fact-check links to two of his tweets.