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Panel to examine fiscal, debt situation likely

Panel to examine fiscal, debt situation likely

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The panel may include or seek inputs from former RBI Governor Urjit Patel, former chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian, Sajjid Chinoy of the PM-EAC, Rathin Roy, among others.

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Months after his meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a lawmaker has praised his "honest, transparent and open" governance, which he said is attracting American companies to invest heavily in the Indian state.

Sanctions on Kotla in a month, says ICC

Sanctions on Kotla in a month, says ICC

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The International Cricket Council on Monday said it will take about a month's time to decide "appropriate sanction" on the Ferozeshah Kotla as an international venue in the wake of Sunday's pitch fiasco which led to the abandonment of the fifth and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

None of the four benchmarks suggested by the RBI is ideal as banks in India create loan assets from their deposits and not borrowing from the regulator or market, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

India's MRP and Packaged Commodities Acts are dated and not in line with the modern world's digital price mechanisms and comparisons.

Without T-20, cricket cannot survive: Ganguly

Without T-20, cricket cannot survive: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, on Friday, batted for Twenty20 tournaments, saying without it, the game of cricket could not survive.

Why Sebi, staffers are at loggerheads

Why Sebi, staffers are at loggerheads

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Employees allege breach of transfer policy, accuses HR of non-transparency; protests to resume on October 22

Money laundering: We are looking at the tip of the iceberg

Money laundering: We are looking at the tip of the iceberg

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Occasionally, a whistle-blower releases sensitive financial data.

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Please don't celebrate me if you are not going to listen to my voice.'

Lord Paul's mantra to stamp out corruption

Lord Paul's mantra to stamp out corruption

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

While India has to curtail its side, those who do business in India have to be more conscious that they should be less part of the problems and more part of the solution, the business magnate said.

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in connection with the case of Jadhav, who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani military court for alleged spying.

'BCCI elections will be conducted in next 90 days'

'BCCI elections will be conducted in next 90 days'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai, on Monday, said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India elections will be held in next 90 days now that the Constitution has been adopted.

NZ says business as usual despite tour cancellation report

NZ says business as usual despite tour cancellation report

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

New Zealand are preparing for the third test against India as scheduled despite a local media report that the remainder of the tour has been cancelled by the Indian cricket board due to financial problems. The Indian Express newspaper quoted an unnamed official from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as saying the board's bank accounts had been frozen after a recommendation by the Lodha Committee, a court-appointed panel set up to look into its operations.

'India likely to spend $1 trillion on power by 2030'

'India likely to spend $1 trillion on power by 2030'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Piyush Goyal is leading a delegation to deliberate with Australia.

States must get fiscal for the Centre to succeed

States must get fiscal for the Centre to succeed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

India's rank in the World Bank's ease of doing business index cannot get better unless more attention is paid to bringing about procedural reforms in the way states run their governments and provide various approvals for trade and industry, says A K Bhattacharya.

PMO didn't hold parallel parleys: Officer who led Rafale talks

PMO didn't hold parallel parleys: Officer who led Rafale talks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Referring to the note, Sinha said the official who initiated it was not a part of the negotiating team.

Promising future awaits India, says President

Promising future awaits India, says President

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The government is determined to stop generation of black money, he said.

How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The members resolved to foster a global economic governance architecture that is more effective and reflective of current global economic landscape

Does China's nuclear power pose a threat to India?

Does China's nuclear power pose a threat to India?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Despite four disarmament section talks and six strategic dialogues between the two foreign ministries, China's intransigence on recognising Indian nuclear status resulted in no confidence building measures in the nuclear field between the two, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.

He is trying to turn Air India around

He is trying to turn Air India around

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'It is not as bad an airline as it is made out to be: We serve wonderful food, the leg space is more, our cabin crew is warm and friendly.' 'The customer needs to be apprised of these things.'

'OPS never said he wanted to become CM'

'OPS never said he wanted to become CM'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'OPS did not back off.' 'He wanted transparency and he got it.'

Swiss gold exports to India near Rs 1-trillion in 2014

Swiss gold exports to India near Rs 1-trillion in 2014

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Amid concerns of bullion trade being used for routing of black money, Switzerland's gold exports to India have risen further and is fast approaching Rs 1-trillion mark for the entire 2014.

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sushma in her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting said that terrorism is an enemy of basic human rights.

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Soon after Prime Minister Modi's assertion, the G20 countries also came down heavily on terrorism.

'Recovery could be a couple of quarters away'

'Recovery could be a couple of quarters away'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'There are a lot of positive things these reforms are bringing about and it is only a matter of some quarters before the growth rate picks up momentum.' 'Until then we need to be a little bit patient.'

Who will head IMF now?

Who will head IMF now?

Rediff.com23 May 2011

One of the names proposed by the dailies is India's Planning Commission Deputy Chairman, Montek Singh Ahluwalia.

'Modi govt failed to understand or to tackle COVID'

'Modi govt failed to understand or to tackle COVID'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

As India logged a world record of over four lakh coronavirus infections on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the entire world is shaken by what is happening here and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "dropping the ball and throwing it to states" after prematurely taking credit for having "won against COVID-19" when the second wave was already underway. "Rely on yourself is the motto. No one will come to help you. Definitely, not the prime minister," Gandhi said, while alleging that the COVID-19 situation has gone completely out of control for the Modi government, and wondered whether it was their way of making the states and the citizens truly 'Aatmanirbhar'.

Proposed RTI Act amendment runs into rough weather

Proposed RTI Act amendment runs into rough weather

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The National Election Watch has appealed to all the Members of Parliament from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha not to support a proposed amendment to the Right To Information Act.

Note ban spikes Indians' interest in Bitcoins

Note ban spikes Indians' interest in Bitcoins

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Following the surge in demand, Bitcoin is being quoted on Indian exchanges at 25-28 per cent higher than the international price, reports Rajesh Bhayani.

Modi woos investors in Malaysia

Modi woos investors in Malaysia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

India has ended regulatory uncertainty: Modi assures Malaysia.

India's boycott of OBOR an unusual display of spine

India's boycott of OBOR an unusual display of spine

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The decision to not attend the forum attended by 28 heads of state and 130 national delegations is a clear break from its usual policy of going along with the crowd.

Modi@Make In India: No time for incremental change. We want a quantum jump

Modi@Make In India: No time for incremental change. We want a quantum jump

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who envisioned Make In India last September was at his eloquent best as he made a fervent plea to global businesses to come Make In India.

Modi pitches for BRICS credit rating agency

Modi pitches for BRICS credit rating agency

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Modi said a separate rating agency would help the economies of the member countries as well as other developing nations.

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'New Delhi and Washington are now on the same page, on dealing with growing Chinese assertiveness, across the entire Indo-Pacific region,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, Chancellor, Central University of Jammu.

'Time for Congress to become a tiger on the prowl'

'Time for Congress to become a tiger on the prowl'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'If the Congress party wants to take on the BJP it cannot do it in this fuddy-duddy, grand old party, style.'

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance, without making it a prestige issue.'
'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR and also the NCR,' suggests former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

What India needs for economic stability: Rajan has the answer

What India needs for economic stability: Rajan has the answer

Rediff.com26 May 2016

He added that the risks can increase if the Chinese slowdown gathers more speed.