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Why Check and Balances Is Important In Finances

Why Check and Balances Is Important In Finances

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

While managing their finances, individuals can make it a rule to seek advice from an expert or feedback from a trusted colleague or friend.

Steel dispute with US: WTO rules in India's favour

Steel dispute with US: WTO rules in India's favour

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

After India filed its complaint at the WTO in 2012, the dispute settlement panel of the body in July this year had ruled in India's favour against the USA's imposition of higher duties on New Delhi's steel imports.

Jaishankar raises Khalistan issue with British leaders

Jaishankar raises Khalistan issue with British leaders

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India's long-standing concerns about pro-Khalistan extremism in the United Kingdom during his meetings with the country's leaders, stressing that they should be on guard against the misuse of freedom of expression and speech.

Modi calls for reforming WHO at 2nd global Covid summit

Modi calls for reforming WHO at 2nd global Covid summit

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for reforming the World Health Organisation and streamlining its approval process for vaccines and therapeutics, and favoured making flexible the WTO's rules relating to trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights.

Exports decline 1.11% in October; trade deficit narrows

Exports decline 1.11% in October; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Imports too declined by 16.31 per cent to $37.39 billion.

US-China trade war: What India must do

US-China trade war: What India must do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'If we play our cards right, we may even benefit from the competition between the US and China as seen from increased investment from each of these countries into India.' 'The size of our market gives us an important lever of power which we shall have to play adroitly and intelligently,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's envoy to China -- in the Professor V M Dandekar Memorial Lecture 2019, delivered on March 8, 2019 in Pune.

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Even when China's widely-publicised exchange with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in response to the queries over the reports of surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu triggered the worldwide alert, including in India, China said the spike in respiratory diseases was due to an 'immunity gap'.

Will build on privileged strategic ties with India: Russia

Will build on privileged strategic ties with India: Russia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

In the document, Russia underlined that it will build on a privileged strategic partnership with India with a view to enhance and expand cooperation in all areas on a mutually beneficial basis.

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.'

India's exports dip 5.4% in Oct, trade deficit narrows

India's exports dip 5.4% in Oct, trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

After recording positive growth in September, India's exports declined 5.4 per cent to $24.82 billion in October on account of dip in shipments of petroleum products, gems and jewellery, leather, and engineering goods. Trade deficit in October narrowed to $8.78 billion as against $11.76 billion, as imports also fell 11.56 per cent to $33.6 billion during the month under review.

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'My understanding is that by the time President Xi Jinping came for the Chennai summit [2019], he had already instructed his army to undertake the action in Galwan in the summer of 2020.'

Zawahiri killing: US cautions citizens travelling abroad

Zawahiri killing: US cautions citizens travelling abroad

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Following al-Zawahiri's death, supporters of al-Qaeda, or its affiliated terrorist organisations, may seek to attack US facilities, personnel, or citizens

Xi, Sharif to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by India

Xi, Sharif to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping and PM Shehbaz Sharif will attend via video conference, the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads meeting of the SCO on July 4.

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.

Why India needs better policy environment for IT sector

Why India needs better policy environment for IT sector

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The visit by President Obama has already set the stage for further policy reforms in India, said Josh Rosenberg of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI).

Nuclear emergency drug developed with DRDO tech gets approval

Nuclear emergency drug developed with DRDO tech gets approval

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

A critical drug developed on a DRDO technology for radiological and nuclear emergencies has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Chinese Premier Premier Li Keqiang said world economic recovery should not be driven by mainly China, but in concert with many countries.

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Apple's newest phone iPhone 14 will be made in India as the global tech titan bets big on the manufacturing prowess of the world's second-biggest smartphone market after China.

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to join the grouping.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

'We speak our minds': Malaysian PM stands by Kashmir remark

'We speak our minds': Malaysian PM stands by Kashmir remark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Acknowledging the strained diplomatic relations between Malaysia and India over his remarks, Mahathir said that it is necessary to speak out on the issues, even though such remarks could be disliked by some.

Govt asks China to allow travel by Indians

Govt asks China to allow travel by Indians

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

India on Thursday asked China to allow Indian citizens to travel to that country especially those who work or study there, and said that essential two-way travel should be facilitated, especially keeping in view the fact that Chinese nationals are able to travel to India.

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

Rediff.com16 May 2019

India needs to make use of this opportunity to significantly enhance its exports especially in information and communications technology and the automotive sector.

Exports contract for 6th straight month; trade deficit widens

Exports contract for 6th straight month; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Imports also fell for the eighth consecutive months, down 0.75 per cent to $41.14 billion in January, widening the trade deficit to a seven-month high of $15.17 billion.

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The US hails the landmark 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' which will usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia and will stimulate economic growth across the two continents.

Economy: Are shoots of recovery visible?

Economy: Are shoots of recovery visible?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'While growth will bounce back from the current sub-5 per cent, it will stay lower than the already inadequate long-term average of 6.6 per cent,' notes T N Ninan.

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Modi is visiting the African country from August 22 to 24 at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africa is hosting the first in-person summit of BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, since 2019.

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy along with restraint to deal with the situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict.

Delhi HC awards Microsoft Rs 20 lakh in 12-yr-old copyright violation case

Delhi HC awards Microsoft Rs 20 lakh in 12-yr-old copyright violation case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday awarded Rs 20 lakh to Microsoft in damages in a 12-year-old copyright infringement suit. Microsoft said that a Mumbai-based firm was illegally using its software programs in which its copyrighted products, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Windows Server were being reproduced and used for commercial purposes at the firm's offices. The court had on May 24, 2010, passed an injunction restraining the Mumbai firm from infringing the plaintiffs' software programs.

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

In his latest monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi said that India is capable of providing solutions to the varied challenges being faced globally.

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The PM said there was a need to tackle the problem of terrorism in an organised manner.

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

China has signalled that it will prevent India from assuming leadership of the Global South, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Confronting a new world order

Confronting a new world order

Rediff.com19 May 2014

India has some ability to influence what the world order will look like, but it needs to make structural changes to the ministries of external affairs and commerce, and evolve formal coordination mechanisms with the ministries of finance and home, says Nitin Pai

Prez launches advanced stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri

Prez launches advanced stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

This is the sixth of seven ships built under 'Project 17 Alpha' for the Navy. The first five ships of the project were launched between 2019 and 2022.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

Modi govt's stand on WTO draws flak

Modi govt's stand on WTO draws flak

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

It is learnt that the US had recently presented two separate papers to India.

India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports

India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The country's exports for the first time crossed the $400 billion mark in a fiscal on healthy performance by sectors such as petroleum products, engineering, gems and jewellery, and chemicals, according to the commerce ministry's data released on Wednesday. The merchandise exports rose by by 37 per cent to $400.8 billion in 2021-22 until March 21 against $292 billion in 2020-21. Previously, the outbound shipments had touched a record of $330.07 billion in 2018-19.

World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Organizers of the World Chess Championship sued on Monday to block a trio of website operators from broadcasting chess moves at the November 11-30 match in New York, which is expected to draw millions of online viewers.

Conflicts should be resolved by peaceful means: BRICS

Conflicts should be resolved by peaceful means: BRICS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The BRICS stressed on resolution of conflicts in a declaration issued after a virtual meeting of foreign ministers of the member nations of the grouping. The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.