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Pro-CAA remark puts Rajini in BJP's court

Pro-CAA remark puts Rajini in BJP's court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

While critics and protestors have multifarious arguments to offer, the defence of CAA has been uni-dimensional and uni-focussed as has been the case with most policies of the Modi government and the political positions of his party. But to be drawn into an issue that has assumed more than local and national dimensions, Rajini has knowingly or otherwise, taken the plunge and in favour of the BJP -- or, so it has come to be seen, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

TCS is ranked top employer in Europe

TCS is ranked top employer in Europe

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

TCS is recognised as a Top Employer in Latin America and North America.

Why India-US nuclear trade is still in limbo

Why India-US nuclear trade is still in limbo

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'At a time when the entire India-US relationship needs to be defined by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, a fresh look at the liability issue has become urgent,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, former Governor for India at the IAEA.

Sensex, Nifty end flat but at new closing highs

Sensex, Nifty end flat but at new closing highs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

S&P BSE Midcap shed 0.8% while S&P BSE Smallcap tumbled 0.6%

'The economy is reviving, foreign investors are favouring India'

'The economy is reviving, foreign investors are favouring India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Minister of State for Commerce and Finance Nirmala Sitaraman, in Mumbai to address election rallies, took time out to talk about the economy, foreign investment and trade facilitation.

Sensex recovers by 172 points, Nifty ends at 9,100 on positive global cues

Sensex recovers by 172 points, Nifty ends at 9,100 on positive global cues

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Broader market outperformed with the S&P BSE Midcap index adding 0.7%, while S&P BSE Smallcap index gained 0.6%.

Rupee impact: India could soon see 6%-plus inflation

Rupee impact: India could soon see 6%-plus inflation

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Softening of global commodity prices might not help much

Barriers in exit routes for firms hurt the economy

Barriers in exit routes for firms hurt the economy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

India had a transition from 'socialism with a limited entry to marketism without exit'.

RBI against separate regulator for payments system; issues dissent note

RBI against separate regulator for payments system; issues dissent note

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The regulator said that it is vested within its purview to regulate the bank account for payment systems and the settlement systems are finally posted in the books of account of banks with the RBI to attain settlement finality.

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

Steps govt will take to improve fiscal deficit

Steps govt will take to improve fiscal deficit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

As a result, the forecast of eight per cent retail inflation by January next year looks achievable.

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Priyanka spent the night at the guesthouse, turning down all requests of the local administration to return.

Death toll rises to 81, operations launched against Bodo militants

Death toll rises to 81, operations launched against Bodo militants

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Operations were on Friday intensified against NDFB-S militants along the border with Arunachal Pradesh even as the death toll in the massacre rose to 81.

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

For many of the bereaved families the agonising wait started on Tuesday evening when they were informed by senior Army officials about the sacrifice of the 20 soldiers in the clashes with the Chinese Army along the Line of Actual Control a day earlier.

A wasted year

A wasted year

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The National Democratic Alliance government has adopted half measures instead of moving decisively on defence.

Jairam Ramesh: 2014 land Act will take us back to 1894!

Jairam Ramesh: 2014 land Act will take us back to 1894!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

'Give time to the 2013 Act to work. I not only think that the 2013 law is workable, I believe that the 2013 law is a compromise, a balanced middle path and protects the interests of land owners and livelihood losers.'

Trump or Jaitley: Who will have greater impact?

Trump or Jaitley: Who will have greater impact?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Budget will obviously be crucial. But US President Donald Trump may have even more of an influence than Finance Minister Arun Jaitley when it comes to sentiment, argues Devangshu Datta.

Rajan takes on critics in a hard-hitting speech

Rajan takes on critics in a hard-hitting speech

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

"The poor will not suffer disproportionately due to bouts of sharp inflation, and the middle class will not see its savings eroded," Raghuram Rajan said.

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Seven of the 30 largest U.S. corporations paid more money to their chief executive officers last year than they paid in U.S. federal income taxes, according to a study released on Tuesday that was disputed by at least one of the companies.

How to protect your online data from hackers

How to protect your online data from hackers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Beware, it's not just criminals who want your data!

Trump appoints son-in-law to White House as senior advisor

Trump appoints son-in-law to White House as senior advisor

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Jared Kushner, the 35-year-old, played a key role in the presidential campaign and his new White House job will cover both domestic and foreign policy.

Pay disparity: Public sector bank officers must get a fair deal

Pay disparity: Public sector bank officers must get a fair deal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

While the CEO of a public sector bank earns an average of Rs 18 lakh per annum, his counterpart in the private sector earns an average of Rs 3.5 crore.

How to get more tax breaks this year

How to get more tax breaks this year

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Use deductions introduced in the Budget to save additional Rs 24,000 in tax

Despite jitters, markets stay headstrong

Despite jitters, markets stay headstrong

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Given the relative rates of gross domestic product growth, the differential will increase.

CAG was 'very kind' in assessing losses of coal allocations: FM

CAG was 'very kind' in assessing losses of coal allocations: FM

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court had cancelled 204 such allotments.

Start-ups to offer record salary hike in 2016

Start-ups to offer record salary hike in 2016

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Overall, it has projected a 10.3% salary rise for India Inc in 2016 compared to 10.6% in 2015.

Budget: A preparatory exercise to usher in reforms

Budget: A preparatory exercise to usher in reforms

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Finance minister tries to put house in order before reforms are unveiled in February.

iGate hit again with sexual harassment suit

iGate hit again with sexual harassment suit

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

iGate has been hit with another sexual harassment suit by an ex-employee.

10 laws that changed how India does business

10 laws that changed how India does business

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Experts consider Sebi's takeover code in its present form to be on a par with any foreign code governing public mergers and acquisitions.

Impose Prez rule if UP govt can't check violence: Rajnath

Impose Prez rule if UP govt can't check violence: Rajnath

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

BJP Chief Rajnath Singh on Thursday sought the Centre's intervention on Muzaffarnagar violence issue and said if Uttar Pradesh government fails to control such incidents, President's rule should be imposed there.

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'Our confidence has been strengthened by the fact that the Supreme Court has decided to examine the Constitutional validity of all that has been done on August 5.' 'That in itself is an achievement because the Supreme Court could have very well said you don't have a case at all.' 'The very fact that the honourable court has decided to admit it for regular hearing, and refer it to a Constitutional bench, tells us that the Supreme Court has found merit in our case.'

Oil dips to 11-year low as supply balloons

Oil dips to 11-year low as supply balloons

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

While consumers have enjoyed lower fuel prices, producers have cut spending and thousands of jobs

BJP reaped benefits of communal polarisation: Cong in LS

BJP reaped benefits of communal polarisation: Cong in LS

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of having "reaped benefits" of communal polarisation in the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Wednesday said the government should now focus on good governance and deliver on promises.

Murdoch's News International gets new name in Britain

Murdoch's News International gets new name in Britain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

News International, the subsidiary of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, was on Wednesday renamed 'News UK' as the group sought to rebuild the brand tarnished by the phone-hacking scandal.

'Radicalisation of Maldives should raise alarm in India'

'Radicalisation of Maldives should raise alarm in India'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

'Now is the time for India, our biggest neighbour and oldest friend, to bring the full array of international policy instruments to bear.'

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Three hate crimes have deepened the fear among South Asians that Trump's rhetoric encouraged violence against them, but there is no evidence that Indians have been specifically targeted, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Needed: Urban employment guarantee scheme

Needed: Urban employment guarantee scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Under-employment continues to be a very big problem.' 'What we see today is many youth who would have accepted any kind of job are not willing to accept any job.' 'They are ready to wait for a better job, one that justifies their educational qualification. 'This is one of the reasons why unemployment has risen.'

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Of the 27 named, at least four are workers and functionaries of right-wing organisations, including the Bajrang Dal, officials said.

World Bank projects displaced 380,000 in India

World Bank projects displaced 380,000 in India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

For the remaining projects, it is difficult to arrive at an estimate.

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Flexibly targeting inflation is consistent with a demand stimulus, says Ashima Goyal.