Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha poll manifesto in New Delhi on Sunday in the presence of party president J P Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence......

Low Demand For Parties Merchandise

'Merchandise plays a key role in creating buzz about a specific party.' IMAGE: Students participate in a voter awareness campaign at the Government Home Science College in Jabalpur, April 3, 2024.......

Air defence control gets boost as Army launches 'Project Akashteer'

The Indian Army has started the induction of control and reporting systems under 'Project Akashteer' that aims to ensure the safety of friendly aircraft and engage hostile aerial objects in......

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in......

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.''For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests......

Large domestic order book, exports growth key drivers for defence stocks

Defence exports grew 33 per cent in the calendar year 2023 (CY23) to around Rs 21,083 crore while domestic defence orders serviced by listed companies were Rs 48,000 crore. The sector is poised for......

PSU stock froth persists: Q4 test for financial endurance

Shares of public sector enterprises have corrected by up to 22 per cent month-to-date until March 19, 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Analysts attribute this steep fall to the......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......