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DIPP against foreign airlines buying stake in Indi

DIPP against foreign airlines buying stake in Indi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The commerce and industry ministry is not in favour of allowing foreign airlines to buy stake in Indian carriers on the ground that the sector is sensitive.

Single window for export licensing soon: Obama

Single window for export licensing soon: Obama

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

A single agency would soon handle all applications for export licenses in the US, President Barack Obama said as he laid down his motive of streamlining the cumbersome and time consuming procedure across multiple agencies.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Traditionally, most PSUs have been cash-rich, which added to their value. However, the government has been tapping regularly into their cash resources to boost revenue for the exchequer

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The new entrants are young, enterprising Chinese men and women who want to tap into the promising Indian market.

Get your photo, logo on postage stamp for Rs 12 lakh!

Get your photo, logo on postage stamp for Rs 12 lakh!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

India Post is eyeing a jump of about Rs 100 crore in turnover at Rs 141 crore from the philately segment this fiscal.

Lokayukta to probe illegal export of iron ore

Lokayukta to probe illegal export of iron ore

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Facing flak from opposition Congress on the mining issue, the Karnataka government on Monday ordered a probe by Lokayukta into illegal export of minerals, including iron ore, from 2000 till date.

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Swadeshi Jagran will be leading the delegation on a multi-city tour, expected to start on September 21. The week-long trip will include meetings with industry bodies and government agencies.

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The 21-day coronavirus lockdown in force since Wednesday has triggered a mass exodus of migrant workers across the country since the last few days.

Govt renews search for five PSU bank chiefs; norms relaxed

Govt renews search for five PSU bank chiefs; norms relaxed

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Govt renews search for five PSU bank chiefs; norms relaxed.

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Modi will have limited choice other than stressing upon a request for more time to decide on tariff rates, especially with elections in 2019.

Delhi University's admissions to Master's courses

Delhi University's admissions to Master's courses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

University of Delhi's Department of Commerce invites applications for admission to two full-time two-year professional programmes.

Investors not keen on SEZs; 57 to surrender zones

Investors not keen on SEZs; 57 to surrender zones

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The board would take a decision on these applications on February 20.

CAG reveals irregular tax exemptions to cricket associations

CAG reveals irregular tax exemptions to cricket associations

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Income-tax Department has allowed irregular exemptions on TV rights from BCCI to four cricket associations resulting in non-levy of tax to the tune of Rs 37.23 crore, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said on Friday.

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The Doha negotiations has been virtually stalled since July 2008.

National summit on financial services at GIFT City

National summit on financial services at GIFT City

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest at the event.

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Last year, the software giant launched a cloud adoption programme for SMBs.

Govt mulls 100 per cent FDI in defence

Govt mulls 100 per cent FDI in defence

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The government is considering a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment into the country's defence sector, despite stiff opposition from the defence ministry that has raised security concerns.

Govt to release 6 discussion papers on FDI in May

Govt to release 6 discussion papers on FDI in May

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

One of the papers could be on liberalising the foreign direct investment regime in the retail sector.

Susan Rice, Nancy Pelosi to join Obama's delegation to India

Susan Rice, Nancy Pelosi to join Obama's delegation to India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

National Security Advisor Susan Rice, influential business leaders and a host of other lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera, would be travelling with President Barack Obama to attend India's Republic Day celebrations.

Manufacturing arrives, 9% growth soon: Govt

Manufacturing arrives, 9% growth soon: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The economy clocked a robust 7.9 per cent growth in the second quarter, catapulted by a stimulus packages-powered strong industrial growth. And, manufacturing grew by 9.2 per cent against 5.1 per cent in the year-ago quarter.

Ringing Bells to face action if fails to deliver Rs 251 phone

Ringing Bells to face action if fails to deliver Rs 251 phone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Ringing Bells has said the manufacturing cost of the phone is about Rs 2,500.

India plans massive duty cut on Pakistan textile imports

India plans massive duty cut on Pakistan textile imports

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Currently, India imposes 30-45 per cent duty on textile products from Pakistan.

DEPB scheme to stay

DEPB scheme to stay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Education fair in Delhi

Education fair in Delhi

Rediff.com18 May 2009

The Ministry of HRD, government of India, Department of Science & Technology, government of India and The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India present the Fifth Education Fair: International Exhibition and Seminar.

Shrimp exporters hopeful on US anti-dumping review

Shrimp exporters hopeful on US anti-dumping review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

This review will examine the details of import of shrimp to the US between February 1, 2009 and January 31, 2010.

REL's Dadri SEZ plan held up

REL's Dadri SEZ plan held up

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Celebrities can face 5-year jail, fine for misleading ads

Celebrities can face 5-year jail, fine for misleading ads

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The ministry has proposed similar penalty and jail term for adulteration, besides license suspension and cancellation

Patent office to hire 500 this year

Patent office to hire 500 this year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Sources said the people would be hired at different levels, including application examiners.

Retail sector may see 100% FDI

Retail sector may see 100% FDI

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Sops for drug exporters avoiding Europe

Sops for drug exporters avoiding Europe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The Department of Pharmaceuticals has submitted a freight subsidy scheme for exporters to the Commerce Ministry so that they could take alternate routes and avoid transit through Europe, which is a shorter route with better connectivity.

India: No access to 11 of 16 US dual tech regimes

India: No access to 11 of 16 US dual tech regimes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Lifting of restrictions on these dual use technologies is one of the major areas of focus of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when he meets US President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday.

Govt gets its act together as Korean investments threatened

Govt gets its act together as Korean investments threatened

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The government is believed to be working on a strategy to resolve the matter related to Wednesday's Supreme Court order asking Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee to appear within six weeks before the Ghaziabad trial court in a pending payment case.

Oppn expresses 'serious misgivings' over lateral entry to jt secy post

Oppn expresses 'serious misgivings' over lateral entry to jt secy post

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Rashtriya Janata Dal's Manoj Jha saw the move as an attempt to have a 'committed bureaucracy'.

Javadekar's hard work pays off, elevated to Cabinet rank

Javadekar's hard work pays off, elevated to Cabinet rank

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

It has been a turnaround for Javadekar, who was earlier stripped of the charge of two key departments of Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs as a minister of state.

PNB sitting on CVC plea for nod to prosecute 9 staffers

PNB sitting on CVC plea for nod to prosecute 9 staffers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The CVC is awaiting sanction to prosecute nine employees of PNB and 2 other banks who were booked by the CBI for their alleged involvement in corruption.

Inter-ministerial talks on new FTP soon

Inter-ministerial talks on new FTP soon

Rediff.com27 May 2009

While the directorate general of foreign trade has completed consultations with the industry and exporters, it will start interacting with the different ministries like agriculture, finance, micro, small and medium Enterprises, steel and environment. Revenue department in the finance ministry holds the key for extending benefits to exporters who are facing the brunt of recession in several major economies.

BJP govt responsible for coronavirus crisis: Kamal Nath

BJP govt responsible for coronavirus crisis: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

He alleged that the people of Madhya Pradesh were 'befooled' by the saffron party as there was no council of ministers or a health or home minister in place in the state amid the crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak.

'Rupee below 62 against dollar for long is a cause for concern'

'Rupee below 62 against dollar for long is a cause for concern'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Forex dealers said besides continued demand for the American currency from importers, increased capital outflows by foreign funds kept pressure on the rupee.