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'Indian cos created 60,000 jobs in US'

'Indian cos created 60,000 jobs in US'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The study comes on the heels of US President Barack Obama ending tax incentives to US companies that move jobs outside the country.

US benefits from economic engagement with India

US benefits from economic engagement with India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The report 'How America Benefits from Economic Engagement with India,' was released by influential Congressman Jim McDermott. India's deputy ambassador to the US Arun Singh was also present on the occasion.

Oil spill touches Mumbai-Raigad coast, CM worried

Oil spill touches Mumbai-Raigad coast, CM worried

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

A foreign cargo ship, which collided with another vessel about 10 km off Mumbai harbour, tilted further spilling oil for the third day as Navy and Coast Guard made hectic efforts to contain the leak.

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

While former Delhi skipper Mithun Manhas will be the chief coach, Klusener's appointment is certainly the most high profile among the support staff across domestic teams.

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Khattar, Dushyant and some ministers will be sworn-in at 2.15 pm at the Haryana Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

Don't fish near oil spill site: Maha CM

Don't fish near oil spill site: Maha CM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

"MSC Chitra has tilted 80 degrees and the total oil spill is nearly 50 tons, Arun Singh, Commandant (Operations), Coast Guard told PTI.

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Delhi Police has asked commuters to avoid Rajpath and its connecting roads on Friday morning as nearly 30,000 people are expected to throng the Red Fort on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, traffic officials said.

Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah has dissolved all its national cells pending their reconstitution and appointed Vijay Chauthaiwale as the new incharge of its foreign and Overseas Friends of BJP cell with immediate effect.

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The FIR filed by the CBI had booked Sengar and nine other associates for alleged criminal conspiracy, murder, attempt to murder and criminal intimidation.

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Taranjit has the ideal temperament to deal with the Americans who understand firmness and appreciate flexibility.' 'He can hold his ground with a cheerful face and still make it clear that India and the US are partners, rivals,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Navtej Sarna is new Indian envoy to Israel

Navtej Sarna is new Indian envoy to Israel

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

The 1980-batch Indian Foreign Service officer will succeed Arun Singh, who is being posted as India's Deputy Chief of Mission in Washington. Sarna is at present joint secretary (External Publicity) in the Ministry of External Affairs, a post he has held since October 2002 to become the longest-serving spokesman of the foreign office.

No political resistance to CDS: Army Chief

No political resistance to CDS: Army Chief

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Disclaiming there was any political resistance to the creation of the country's first ever post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Army Chief Deepak Kapoor on Monday expressed optimism that the appointment would come through soon and the candidate could be anyone from any of the three services.

Row over Priyanka's friend getting quarters

Row over Priyanka's friend getting quarters

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

A row has erupted over the allotment of senior professors' quarters to a friend of Priyanka Vadra in Jawaharlal Nehru University with allegations that it was alotted out of turn, a charge denied by Vice-Chancellor B B Bhattacharya.

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

To involve workers in various social campaigns initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has formed nine separate committees of senior leaders.

IT, ITeS sectors expect tax relief in Budget

IT, ITeS sectors expect tax relief in Budget

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The IT and ITeS sectors expect a reduction in minimum alternate tax (MAT) and dividend distribution tax in the next month's Union Budget, a senior economist said on Tuesday.

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The BJP still does not have a majority in Upper House of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, and this will pose hurdles to the party's legislative reform agenda

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

India taking 'baby steps' towards economic recovery: D&B

India taking 'baby steps' towards economic recovery: D&B

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

D&N cites positive changes in momentum in certain segments of economy, but says some areas of concern remain

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.

BJP rakes up Bofors issue again

BJP rakes up Bofors issue again

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

RBI-govt tussles are not new

RBI-govt tussles are not new

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan recalls a tussle between the government and RBI when Rajiv Gandhi was prime minister and how it was resolved.

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ganguly, only the second Indian captain to take charge as the BCCI chief, sounded a pleased man on his first day at his new office at the BCCI head office

BJP readies for 2019, eyes 115 seats in 6 states

BJP readies for 2019, eyes 115 seats in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The seats identified are from Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Northeast.

Rocca arrives on week-long visit

Rocca arrives on week-long visit

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Rocca begins her engagements with a meeting with Joint Secretary in External Affairs Ministry (in-charge, Pakistan\n\naffairs) Arun Singh which would be followed by interactions with Jayant Prasad (Americas).

India's growth likely to be 5.5% in Oct-Dec quarter: D&B

India's growth likely to be 5.5% in Oct-Dec quarter: D&B

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

India's gross domestic product growth, which had fallen under 5 per cent, is expected to be between 5.4 per cent and 5.9 per cent this fiscal.

'April IIP to be higher; inflation, rupee may be range bound'

'April IIP to be higher; inflation, rupee may be range bound'

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Index of Industrial Production is expected to have grown by 1-2 per cent in April, D&B said in a research note, adding that the pace of improvement in consumption and investment demand is likely to take place as per the measures taken by the new government.

Will General Bakshi be India's first CDS?

Will General Bakshi be India's first CDS?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

'In the present era of strategic uncertainty and rapidly changing threats, no military professional now disputes the unavoidable necessity of a joint planning staff for the planning and conduct of joint operations so that integrated operations can be planned 'top down',' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'WPI inflation to remain within 2% in Nov'

'WPI inflation to remain within 2% in Nov'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

According to the report, going forward, inflationary pressures in some items may increase due to slight improvement in demand.

How can India be a $4.5-trillion economy?

How can India be a $4.5-trillion economy?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

According to the global business information, knowledge and insight provider, India is likely to achieve an average growth rate of around 7.5 per cent during FY15-FY20.

'GDP to grow 5.2% in first quarter of FY15'

'GDP to grow 5.2% in first quarter of FY15'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India's economy grew 4.7 per cent in 2013-14, following an expansion of 4.5 per cent in 2012-13. In the fourth quarter of 2013-14, growth remained subdued at 4.6 per cent, mainly due to a decline in manufacturing and mining output.

Inflation may reverse course in December: D&B

Inflation may reverse course in December: D&B

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

According to the global research firm, though a sharp fall in WPI inflation and negative growth in Industrial production is exerting pressure on the RBI to cut rates, the quantum of rate cut will be more important than the timing.

India to log in 5.5% growth in FY'15: D&B

India to log in 5.5% growth in FY'15: D&B

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

India is likely to clock a GDP growth of 5.5 per cent during the current financial year provided there is normal monsoon and stable government at the centre, says a D&B report.

Political parties say EVMs malfunctioned; EC says heat reason behind glitch

Political parties say EVMs malfunctioned; EC says heat reason behind glitch

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Voting is being held in the politically sensitive Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, Palghar and Bhandara-Gondiya and Nagaland Lok Sabha seats.

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The party is using the two year occasion to launch its election campaign in the state, which was key to them reaching simple majority in the Lok Sabha in 2014.

WPI inflation to be in negative zone in March: D&B

WPI inflation to be in negative zone in March: D&B

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

According to D&B, food price levels might witness a rebound as foodgrain production is estimated to have declined during 2014-15.

Rupee to remain under pressure in near term: D&B

Rupee to remain under pressure in near term: D&B

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The rupee is expected to remain under pressure in the near term, given the strengthening of the dollar against major global currencies and widening of the trade deficit.

Rupee to be around Rs 57.5/$ by March: D&B

Rupee to be around Rs 57.5/$ by March: D&B

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

There are two major factors behind the rupee fall - one is international and the other is domestic.

India's GDP is likely to grow 6.4% in 2015

India's GDP is likely to grow 6.4% in 2015

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The country's near-term outlook hinged on a benign inflation trajectory, uptick in industrial activity and falling crude oil prices

Take it easy India, wait for Trump to unravel, say experts

Take it easy India, wait for Trump to unravel, say experts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Foreign policy experts in New Delhi do not expect any major policy shift towards India under Donald Trump with a few feeling New Delhi could hope to derive "some benefit" from his stand on radical Islam.

How two IAF pilots saved the day

How two IAF pilots saved the day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

In a precarious mission, Wing Commander Charles Simon and Squadron Leader S Venkatramanan and crew rescued a woman in labour from atop a water tank in Chennai. She delivered twins! Archana Masih/Rediff.com spoke to the pilots about that dramatic day.