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Work hard to ensure 21st Century belongs to India: PM

Work hard to ensure 21st Century belongs to India: PM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Modi said there was a time when families would celebrate getting gas connections as if they have got home a Mercedes.

US rejects new China map that includes Arunachal Pradesh

US rejects new China map that includes Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

The United States said it does not endorse the new "controversial" Chinese map on its passport, which depicts certain disputes territories as its own, causing a major diplomatic row in the region including with India.

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The new model, which is based on the company's fifth generation HEARTECT platform, comes with a BS-VI compliant one-litre petrol engine with a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.7 km per litre.

LIC will look only at good scrips: Mehrotra

LIC will look only at good scrips: Mehrotra

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Chairman of insurance giant says it has invested Rs 16,000 cr in equity till Oct.

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A career Citibanker, 'Selva' came into the spotlight as the person who rewired the financial behemoth's Indian retail operations.

PM defers visit to Japan; Cambodia trip on

PM defers visit to Japan; Cambodia trip on

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has put off his visit to Japan from Thursday for the annual summit in view of the sudden political developments in that country.

'We will not let Atalji die'

'We will not let Atalji die'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'His magical leadership, his fatherly love and his ability to take everyone along, cannot be replaced.'

Muslim women can now travel for Haj without male guardian: PM

Muslim women can now travel for Haj without male guardian: PM

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

He pointed out that such a restriction is not prevalent in many Islamic countries.

No reason for RBI to cut rates, says HSBC

No reason for RBI to cut rates, says HSBC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Though there has been policy progress in Europe, the global economic backdrop remains decidedly challenging, Eskesen said, adding domestic conditions have remained fairly stable, though, and underlying inflation has stayed firm.

Below normal monsoon to push up inflation, subsidy bill

Below normal monsoon to push up inflation, subsidy bill

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The monsoon has so far disappointed and if rainfalls do not increase soon it will push up inflation as well as the subsidy bill, further limiting the room for RBI rate cuts, an HSBC report says.

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It is said that the annual State of the Union address to both Houses of the US Congress by Trump is likely to be around the time India will celebrate its Republic Day.

India Inc eyes bigger slice of Myanmar's growth pie

India Inc eyes bigger slice of Myanmar's growth pie

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Two years ago, Myanmar was to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) what Bihar was to India: Dogged in its isolation, a region with low development indices and one the West loved to hate -- a state perpetually on the defensive. However, Myanmar's growth has also been as rapid as that seen by Bihar.

Iran's nuclear issue should be dealt through diplomacy: PM

Iran's nuclear issue should be dealt through diplomacy: PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

With the International Atomic Energy Agency weighing options to deal with Iran's nuclear programme, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the issue should be dealt with diplomatically as he discussed it with US President Barack Obama.

South China Sea: Why India cannot afford to be silent

South China Sea: Why India cannot afford to be silent

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

How to manage China's rise and mould its behaviour will be one of the biggest diplomatic challenges facing New Delhi in the coming years, says Harsh V Pant.

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The government also appointed Dr Vinod Paul, a pediatrician at the AIIMS, as a member of the NITI Aayog

Modi 2.0 and the SCO Summit

Modi 2.0 and the SCO Summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is very much aligned with the foreign policy priorities of the Modi 2.0 government, says Sana Hashmi.

India wants to double trade with Myanmar

India wants to double trade with Myanmar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Leveraging the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, India wants to double its commerce with Myanmar and diversify the bilateral engagement to agro-research and natural gas exploration.

Indian flag seen upside down during Goyal's visit to Abu Dhabi

Indian flag seen upside down during Goyal's visit to Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

A picture showing Indian flag placed upside down during the meeting of two ministers went viral. The picture was released by photo agencies.

To attend Parliament, Piyush Goyal cancels China visit

To attend Parliament, Piyush Goyal cancels China visit

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Goyal was to visit Beijing from August 2 to 3 to take part in the RCEP Intersessional Ministerial meet.

Indian economy is in a crisis, says NCAER

Indian economy is in a crisis, says NCAER

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

India's Current Account Deficit rose to a record 6.7 per cent in the quarter ended December of 2012-13.

HSBC pegs FY14 GDP at 6.9% on reform push

HSBC pegs FY14 GDP at 6.9% on reform push

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

HSBC on Thursday said the Indian economy, which is projected to grow at 5.7 per cent this fiscal, is likely to grow at a faster pace next fiscal at 6.9 per centfollowing the recent spate of policy reforms.

PM welcomes greater investment, technology flow from Singapore

PM welcomes greater investment, technology flow from Singapore

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

A day after attending the India-Asean summit and the East Asia Summit in furtherance on India's Look East policy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday credited Singapore for leading to the strategic shift in the nation's foreign and economic policies.

Obama to meet PM in Bali on Nov 18: White House

Obama to meet PM in Bali on Nov 18: White House

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

US President Barack Obama would meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Bali on November 18 on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, a top presidential aide said on Wednesday.

India and Vietnam: The great game in the East

India and Vietnam: The great game in the East

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Given the importance of Vietnam and its perpetual fear of big brother China, India must improve its relations with all the ASEAN countries, says Colonel (Dr) Anil Athale.

Vietnam makes Tata Steel wait for Vung Ang facility

Vietnam makes Tata Steel wait for Vung Ang facility

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Although two-way trade has grown 10-fold since 2000 and is expected to exceed $3 billion this year, according to the Ministry of External Affairs, India's flagship foreign direct investment project in Vietnam -- Tata Steel's proposed $5 billion facility -- remains stalled, largely owing to pending governmental approvals.

Committed to provide transparent, predictable tax regime: PM

Committed to provide transparent, predictable tax regime: PM

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

"Reform is not an end in itself. Reform for me is just a way station on the long journey to the destination. The destination is the transformation of India," he said.

There are no irritants in ties with US: Dr Singh

There are no irritants in ties with US: Dr Singh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Dr Singh and Obama, who met on the sidelines of ASEAN and East Asia Summits, talked about strengthening the bonds of strategic ties put in place during the historic visit of the US President to India in November last year.

Dr Singh heads to Bali with an eye on the future

Dr Singh heads to Bali with an eye on the future

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

India and China may not be the antagonists everyone says they are, fighting for the same piece of pie, but nor are they the best of friends. Unlike, say, the United States and India which have discovered each other after a long period of standoffishness.

Inflation easing yet it isn't time to bet on rate cuts

Inflation easing yet it isn't time to bet on rate cuts

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Decision to hinge on Q3 GDP, Feb inflation data and supply-side reforms in the Budget

Singapore diplomat calls India 'stupid': WikiLeaks

Singapore diplomat calls India 'stupid': WikiLeaks

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

A top Singaporean diplomat described India as "stupid", saying the country was "half in, half out" of the ASEAN grouping, according to leaked US cables.

'Disengagement has not resulted in de-escalation'

'Disengagement has not resulted in de-escalation'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'The Chinese are only about 160-170 km behind.' 'It will not take much time for them to bring their troops back, considering that they have better infrastructure -- and the weather is now favourable.' 'They can move in much faster as the terrain favours them.'

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

China's behaviour in the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape which may determine the Quad's future trajectory, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

China's rising threat to India's exports

China's rising threat to India's exports

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Chinese manufacturers are re-routing their products through the markets of other countries that India has Free Trade Agreements with.

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

With Donald Trump unable to make it, Modi settles for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

What BJP wants in Budget: Not tax cut, but solutions to 'real problems'

What BJP wants in Budget: Not tax cut, but solutions to 'real problems'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Sources said much has been done to ease the tax burden of the middle classes in the last five years, and that such a measure affects only a limited segment of people when the focus should be to put money in rural areas. Archis Mohan reports.

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi in Myanmar: Meets President Thein Sein

Modi in Myanmar: Meets President Thein Sein

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Myanmar's President U Thein Sein to begin a string of bilateral meetings with over 40 world leaders during his 10-day three-nation tour on the margins of key multilateral summits in Myanmar and in Australia and a visit to Fiji.

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The US, he said, rejects any Chinese claim to waters beyond a 12-nautical mile territorial sea derived from islands it claims in the Spratly Islands (without prejudice to other states' sovereignty claims over such islands).

Obama, Philippine President exchange pleasantries after 'son of a b***h' slur

Obama, Philippine President exchange pleasantries after 'son of a b***h' slur

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The two met informally in a holding room before attending a gala dinner in the Lao capital marking the beginning of the yearly ASEAN summit.

India favours trade-opening pact with US

India favours trade-opening pact with US

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Enthused by the success of US President Barack Obama's visit, India said on Tuesday it is time to 'seriously consider' a trade-opening agreement with America, similar to the ones entered with the ASEAN and South Korea.