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IAF expansion plan will have F-16 bid

IAF expansion plan will have F-16 bid

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

F-16 will be there, (Swedish) Grippen, Mirage 2000 and MiG 29 will be there.

ICC set to scrap World T20 in 2018; next edition in 2020

ICC set to scrap World T20 in 2018; next edition in 2020

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The seventh edition of the World Twenty20 Championship next year is all set to be scrapped and pushed to 2020 as the top member nations will be busy with bilateral commitments in 2018.

We won't bar BPO: UK minister

We won't bar BPO: UK minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

RBI targeting inflation over medium term: Rajan

RBI targeting inflation over medium term: Rajan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

RBI has kept interest rate unchanged at 8 per cent since January

Now, a three-parent baby

Now, a three-parent baby

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Experts in China created embryos using eggs from two women and sperm from a man. China now plans to outlaw such experiments.

ICC approves rule change to DRS

ICC approves rule change to DRS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

The International Cricket Council has approved change in rules in the LBW decisions of the umpires concerning the controversial Decision Review System, which is expected to benefit the bowlers, while deferring plans for a radical shake-up of international cricket, including on the proposed creation of two divisions in Test and a new one-day league.

UBS bullish on Indian equity market

UBS bullish on Indian equity market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Asset financing firms are still witnessing subdued demand and meaningful recovery is likely only in FY16, the report said.

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

A player guilty of ball-tampering could now be banned for up to six Tests or 12 Oone-dayers after the International Cricket Council introduced harsher sanctions at its five-day Annual Conference in Dublin.

Curb that lifestyle! FM's after you

Curb that lifestyle! FM's after you

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has directed Income-Tax officials to monitor advance tax mop-up, tax deducted at source, and hasten the recovery of tax arrears to attain direct tax target of Rs 1,39,510 crore (Rs 1395.1 billion) in 2004-05.

ABSU withdraws Bodoland agitation

ABSU withdraws Bodoland agitation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2003

Arun Jaitley likely to represent BCCI at ICC meet

Arun Jaitley likely to represent BCCI at ICC meet

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The impasse regarding India's representative at the Annual Conference of the ICC took a new turn with senior vice-president Arun Jaitley as a likely choice for the high-profile meeting in London on June 25.

Revenue collection expected to exceed target this fiscal: FM

Revenue collection expected to exceed target this fiscal: FM

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

There are doubts about the meeting of indirect tax collection target for the current fiscal as there is slowdown in the economy.

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council General Manager Geoff Allardice all set to submit a presentation on upgraded Decision Review System before the Board of Control for Cricket in India in New Delhi on October 20 in presence of president Anurag Thakur.

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Anurag Thakur on Monday indicated that the Board is open to implementing the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) provided the technology reaches close to the level of perfection.

Relief to bowlers as ICC scraps batting powerplays from ODIs

Relief to bowlers as ICC scraps batting powerplays from ODIs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Batting powerplays have been scrapped from one-day international cricket and field restrictions relaxed to provide some relief to bowlers who were set upon mercilessly at the World Cup.

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has expressed its reservations with the International Cricket Council's decision to earmark a budget of $135 million (approx) as the organisational cost for Champions Trophy scheduled in the United Kingdom from June 1-18, next year.

Resetting India-China relations makes sense

Resetting India-China relations makes sense

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'The muscularity of the last three years didn't bring any dividends and if anything, Chinese attitudes only hardened,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Singapore police shoot dead man near Asia security summit venue

Singapore police shoot dead man near Asia security summit venue

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Police shot dead a man near the venue as he tried to flee a checkpoint in a car which was later found to contain drugs.

Govt directs I-T to keep a close watch on ponzi schemes, bogus IPOs

Govt directs I-T to keep a close watch on ponzi schemes, bogus IPOs

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Government on Monday asked income tax department to take steps to unearth domestic black money.

2+2 dialogue important to enhance engagement with India: US

2+2 dialogue important to enhance engagement with India: US

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

US Secretary of State Micheal Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James Mattis will travel to New Delhi next month for the 2+2 dialogue.

Is Pluto a planet or not? Debate rages on

Is Pluto a planet or not? Debate rages on

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

After stripping Pluto of planet status in 2006, some astronomers want to reclassify it once again, says Devangshu Datta.

Remove fear of harassment among taxpayers, PM tells officials

Remove fear of harassment among taxpayers, PM tells officials

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Prime Minister also underlined the need for increasing the number of tax payers to 10 crore.

Nadella on how Microsoft plans to transform the world

Nadella on how Microsoft plans to transform the world

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

We are not pursuing AI to beat humans at games. We are pursuing AI so that we can empower every person and every institution that people build, said Nadella

FM asks I-T dept to unearth black money in India

FM asks I-T dept to unearth black money in India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

As government makes effort to bring illicit money stashed abroad, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday asked the I-T department to focus its effort on unearthing 'quite large' black money within the country as well.

SL captain Chandimal gets one-Test suspension for ball tampering

SL captain Chandimal gets one-Test suspension for ball tampering

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been suspended from for the third and final Test against the West Indies after he was found guilty of ball tampering during the second day's play of the second Test.

'India and China are likely to grow at over 5%'

'India and China are likely to grow at over 5%'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Daniel Wu, chairman of the Asian Bankers Association (ABA), says there is merit in merging some of the less efficient public sector banks in the country.

Ghani refuses Pak aid; says use it to fight terror

Ghani refuses Pak aid; says use it to fight terror

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

He also sought setting up of a global fund to contain terrorism.

Dravid, Jayawardene appointed to ICC Cricket Committee

Dravid, Jayawardene appointed to ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Anil Kumble was re-appointed as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee for a three-year term.

Kumble steps down as India's coach

Kumble steps down as India's coach

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

According to a source in the BCCI, Kumble said: 'He doesn't want to continue with the team'

Nothing but TRUTH...on why Kamal was removed from World Cup ceremony

Nothing but TRUTH...on why Kamal was removed from World Cup ceremony

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Kamal was removed from ceremony after refusing to apologise.

Mending fences with China begins

Mending fences with China begins

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'Significantly, Foreign Secretary Gokhale was received at very high level in Beijing.' 'It only shows China's keenness to move forward and put the relationship on a 'win-win' footing,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

ICC set to revise Anti-Corruption Code

ICC set to revise Anti-Corruption Code

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

The ICC has decided that a revised version of a more robust and strengthened ICC Anti-Corruption Code will be submitted for approval at the January 2014 meeting, it was decided on Saturday.

RBI plans radical overhaul of customer protection norms

RBI plans radical overhaul of customer protection norms

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The framework governing customer protection should consist of fairness and transparency of rule.

India hold on to third spot in ICC T20 rankings

India hold on to third spot in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

India held on to their third spot, while Sri Lanka have retained their position as the number one ranked team after the annual update of the ICC Twenty20 Rankings was announced on Thursday.

Pakistan batting great Abbas takes over as ICC president

Pakistan batting great Abbas takes over as ICC president

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed the role of the International Cricket Council president.

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The ICC Board, at its first meeting of 2016 in Dubai on Wednesday, considered amendments made to the ICC's constitution in 2014 and agreed that, in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest and follow best practice principles of good governance, it will seek to re-establish as quickly as possible the 'independent' position of ICC chairman.

From Russia with love: Putin sings praises of Trump

From Russia with love: Putin sings praises of Trump

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Trump as a "talented and outstanding man".

Hope for banned Pak pacer Amir as ICC approves revised anti-corruption code

Hope for banned Pak pacer Amir as ICC approves revised anti-corruption code

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The ICC approved its revised anti-corruption code, which makes it possible for a banned player to play domestic cricket before the end of his international ban.