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US to help India draw foreign capital for infra sector

US to help India draw foreign capital for infra sector

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

In a meeting hosted by US India Business Council on Thursday night, the American industry leaders also discussed with Subbarao the need for maintaining 100 per cent foreign ownership of wholly-owned subsidiaries, and transparent priority sector lending norms.

Will implement NRC in Haryana, says Khattar

Will implement NRC in Haryana, says Khattar

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Besides this, constitution of a Law Commission is also being considered in the state and an independent department would be set up to solicit the services of intellectuals, he said.

Shatrughan endorses Jethmalani's view on CBI director

Shatrughan endorses Jethmalani's view on CBI director

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

After supporting Ram Jethmalani and Yashwant Sinha's demand of resignation by Nitin Gadkari as the Bharatiya Janata Party chief, party leader Shatrughan Sinha on Sunday sided with Jethmalani again on appointment of Ranjit Sinha as new Central Bureau of Investigation director, saying there was no ground to initiate disciplinary action against the lawyer-turned politician.

The battle to save democracy never ends

The battle to save democracy never ends

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'We're going to campaign across the country to convince more candidates to endorse some/all of these issues -- and hold them to their promises if and when they are elected.'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'

Is GeM a threat to Flipkart and Amazon?

Is GeM a threat to Flipkart and Amazon?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Initially, private buyers will be able to make bulk purchases on Government e-marketplace, it will subsequently be broadened to small-ticket buying as well.

How to discuss money with parents

How to discuss money with parents

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Communicate your every step towards the betterment of their future. If the initial hand-holding will be done right, they will understand and respect your decision of helping them, says Naval Goel.

'Covid vaccination will be like RAC'

'Covid vaccination will be like RAC'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'People on the wait list will be accommodated for vaccination when the scheduled beneficiaries don't turn up.'

Russia's COVID vaccine shows over 91% efficacy in phase 3 trial

Russia's COVID vaccine shows over 91% efficacy in phase 3 trial

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The Gam-COVID-Vac, called Sputnik V, is a two-part vaccine that includes two adenovirus vectors -- recombinant human adenovirus type 26 (rAd26-S) and recombinant human adenovirus type 5 (rAd5-S).

China's Kingdom of Ice dazzles one and all

China's Kingdom of Ice dazzles one and all

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Harbin, China is considered to be one of the coldest places on Earth. It's a superlative the city's million million residents don't take lightly. In fact, for the last 36 years, the community has embraced its frigid identity and invited people from around the globe to experience it for themselves with its famed International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Billed as the world's largest winter festival, the ice and snow sculpture festival is truly a sight to behold. Don't believe us, take a look!

India's new farm laws will empower farmers: Israeli envoy

India's new farm laws will empower farmers: Israeli envoy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The Israeli ambassador said the efficiency of the agriculture sector as a whole will increase with the new legislations and consumers will also enjoy better and fresh crops.

World's 10 greenest companies

World's 10 greenest companies

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Last year, Newsweek came up with a list of greenest companies of the world and for that, it compared the actual environmental footprint, management (policies, initiatives, controversies) and transparency of various companies.

All above 18 years to get COVID-19 vaccine from May 1

All above 18 years to get COVID-19 vaccine from May 1

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Based on this price, state governments, private hospitals, industrial establishments, etc would be able to procure vaccine doses from the manufacturers.

Home Ministry launches Twitter account, gets more than 7,000 followers

Home Ministry launches Twitter account, gets more than 7,000 followers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Union Home Ministry on Thursday got a new handle on micro-blogging site Twitter -- @HMOIndia - to ensure a transparent and responsive government.

COVID-19: Job loss, salary cuts are BIGGEST worries

COVID-19: Job loss, salary cuts are BIGGEST worries

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'A large number of people are suddenly waking up to the fear of losing jobs,' says Shyamal Majumdar.

'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'If you weed out corruption, you will bring glory to Goa.'

Trump warns China of consequences if responsible for virus

Trump warns China of consequences if responsible for virus

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Trump, who has expressed his disappointment over handling of the coronavirus disease by China, alleged non-transparency and initial non-cooperation from Beijing with Washington on this issue.

SC orders exhumation, autopsy of Srinagar youth

SC orders exhumation, autopsy of Srinagar youth

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Abdul Rehman Mir had alleged that his son Shabir Ahmad Mir was killed by police at his home on July 10 while the Jammu and Kashmir Police had claimed that he died during protests in the Valley.

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The infra-major going belly up cracked open some major flaws in the system - the most evident being weak corporate governance and how layers of corporate structures could be formed adding to the opaqueness of the group.

India to revisit Covishield dosage interval based on current data

India to revisit Covishield dosage interval based on current data

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The decision to increase the gap between two doses of Covishield from 4-6 weeks to 12-16 weeks was based on scientific decision and there was no dissenting voice among the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation members.

COVID-19: Pak SC asks govt to sack top health advisor

COVID-19: Pak SC asks govt to sack top health advisor

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

During a hearing on a suo motu case on the coronavirus crisis in Pakistan, a five-member bench of the apex court observed that PM Khan's Cabinet has become ineffective in the fight against the pandemic. The bench questioned the integrity of Dr Mirza in tackling the COVID-19 crisis and the transparency of his work done.

China's defence budget=$175 bn. India's=$46 bn

China's defence budget=$175 bn. India's=$46 bn

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'If the Chinese intent is to be gauged based on its aggression in the South China Sea, greater forays in the Indian Ocean, a hawk's attitude towards Taiwan, flying its fighters repeatedly over the Senkaku islands in the East China Sea and creating strategic assets globally, there would be a requirement for strategic partnerships for India,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

French expose claims 1.1mn euro kickback in Rafale deal

French expose claims 1.1mn euro kickback in Rafale deal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Congress on Monday sought a thorough probe in the Rafale defence deal and demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after a French media report claimed that 1.1 million (Rs 9.5 crore) was paid to a "middleman" by the aircraft manufacturer.

Govt has no business to be in business: Modi

Govt has no business to be in business: Modi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the government has no business to be in business and his administration is committed to privatising all PSUs barring the bare minimum in four strategic sectors. "It is government's duty to support enterprises and businesses. But it is not essential that it should own and run enterprises," he said. Modi also said the Centre's policy is to either monetise or modernise public sector enterprises, with the intent that the government has "no business to be in business".

Rishi Kapoor slams 'actors of this generation' for skipping Vinod Khanna's funeral

Rishi Kapoor slams 'actors of this generation' for skipping Vinod Khanna's funeral

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

'Shameful. Not ONE actor of this generation attended Vinod Khanna's funeral,' tweeted Kapoor.

India, US, Australia and Japan in talks to establish OBOR alternative: Report

India, US, Australia and Japan in talks to establish OBOR alternative: Report

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

A senior US official said that the plan of establishing OBOR alternative was still 'nascent'.

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Accusing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa of constantly badgering Prime Minister Narendra Modi with letters on sundry issues, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday alleged that most of her letters went to the trash anyway and her recent one demanding the exemption of the state from National Eligibility cum Entrance Test belongs to the waste bin as well.

Greens suffer jolt; HC refuses stay on felling of trees at Aarey

Greens suffer jolt; HC refuses stay on felling of trees at Aarey

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The activists argued that an appeal would be filed in the apex court on Monday but by then the MMRCL would have completed cutting all the trees in the colony.

BSE plans to sell up to 30% stake in IPO

BSE plans to sell up to 30% stake in IPO

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Multi-Commodity Exchange of India is the only listed bourse in the country

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.

PM CARES Fund got Rs 3,076 crore in just 5 days: Account statement

PM CARES Fund got Rs 3,076 crore in just 5 days: Account statement

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The fund generated a lot of interest immediately after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced its formation of the fund in the last week of March after the COVID-19 outbreak and appealed for donations, prompting several private firms, government bodies and individuals, including celebrities, to donate money.

LS passes bill equating Delhi govt to LG, not CM

LS passes bill equating Delhi govt to LG, not CM

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The bill also makes it mandatory for the Delhi government to take the opinion of the L-G before any executive action.

NSE 'dark fibre' case: Sebi exonerates Ravi Narain

NSE 'dark fibre' case: Sebi exonerates Ravi Narain

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

In May 2019, Sebi had penalised the NSE as well as two of its former heads - Narain and Chitra Ramkrishna - for allowing Sampark to provide the dark fibre connectivity to stock brokers, despite not having the authorised licence. Dark fibre refers to an unused optical fibre used for high-speed connectivity.

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'You will not have a vaccine for everyone initially.'

Modi backs Sitharaman!

Modi backs Sitharaman!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

When Nirmala Sitharaman announced her new privatisation policy, there were serious doubts if the move had the BJP's full political backing. All those doubts were dispelled when her initiatives were endorsed by Modi in Parliament, observes A K Bhattacharya.

The flip side of oil companies' digital drive

The flip side of oil companies' digital drive

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

OMCs' Digital India move is likely to have an impact on more than 80.3 million Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana consumers, majority of whom are not exposed to digital transact.

'Bankers must be careful on IPO pricing'

'Bankers must be careful on IPO pricing'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

In an interview with Santosh Tiwari, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha also says he is not against consent orders, but is in favour of a predictable and transparent process.

IMF warns about the 2 big challenges - Covid and growth

IMF warns about the 2 big challenges - Covid and growth

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Facing the twin task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic today and building a better tomorrow, the world is experiencing a new Bretton Woods moment, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said

China: Coup romours prompt online clean-up campaign

China: Coup romours prompt online clean-up campaign

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The Chinese government has initiated a major campaign to clean-up fabricated online information spread on major Twitter-like microblogs after rumours stirred up worries about a possible coup recently.

Despite CIC orders, PMO refuses info on black money

Despite CIC orders, PMO refuses info on black money

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Replying to an RTI query, the PMO said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has already been formed and its investigation is underway.