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Will BRICS bank break the monopoly of IMF, World Bank?

Will BRICS bank break the monopoly of IMF, World Bank?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

A feature of this year's BRICS summit was economic cooperation.

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

Rediff.com27 May 2017

The two sides signed a maritime security agreement after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth.

India gives Cyprus 2 months to share information

India gives Cyprus 2 months to share information

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

India and Cyprus had entered into a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in 1994.

Black money: OECD unveils automatic info exchange framework

Black money: OECD unveils automatic info exchange framework

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

In a major development in the fight against black money, multilateral grouping OECD today unveiled a 'single global standard' for automatic exchange of financial account information by various countries including India and Switzerland.

Greek PM offers conditional okay to bailout, creditors sceptical

Greek PM offers conditional okay to bailout, creditors sceptical

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Tsipras asked to keep a discount on value added tax for Greek islands, stretch out defence spending cuts and delay the phasing out of an income supplement to poorer pensioners

India to withdraw order suspending tax benefits: Cyprus

India to withdraw order suspending tax benefits: Cyprus

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Cyprus has said the Indian government has agreed to withdraw a notification that suspended tax benefits for investments from the island nation.

'India will be largest source of oil demand after 2020'

'India will be largest source of oil demand after 2020'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

India will become the largest single source of global oil demand growth after 2020, the International Energy Agency said.

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin for an overnight stopover on his way to Brazil for the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit meeting that will address regional crises and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.

China links Tibet and Nepal with new road and rail routes

China links Tibet and Nepal with new road and rail routes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

The new rail and road cargo service launched on Friday, linking Guangdong, Tibet and Nepal, aims to boost trade with the South Asian neighbour as China pushes forward its Belt and Road (Silk Road) initiative, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

India poised for strong growth; GDP to rise 7.3% in '15: OECD

India poised for strong growth; GDP to rise 7.3% in '15: OECD

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Growth in India is expected to remain strong and stable in 2015

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.

In less than 24 hrs, we have experienced true friendship: Modi in Mongolia

In less than 24 hrs, we have experienced true friendship: Modi in Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said ties between India and Mongolia are not driven by competition against others but it is a relationship of immeasurable positive energy that comes from their spiritual links and shared ideals.

Decades-old tax loophole finally closed

Decades-old tax loophole finally closed

Rediff.com12 May 2016

It accounted for over a third of foreign direct investment flows into India between 2000 and 2015

Khurshid raises issue of Indian workers with Kerry

Khurshid raises issue of Indian workers with Kerry

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The issue is likely to crop up in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with US President Barack Obama.

OECD raises India growth outlook, urges reforms

OECD raises India growth outlook, urges reforms

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Increasing female economic participation by ensuring equal work opportunities for women and expanding access to education and skills training for female entrepreneurs.

'Pak committed to peaceful resolution of Kashmir with India'

'Pak committed to peaceful resolution of Kashmir with India'

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Emphasising on building a "peaceful neighbourhood", Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said his country is committed to engaging India for peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, through sustained dialogue.

Modi in Qingdao tomorrow to attend SCO Summit, India's focus on combating terror

Modi in Qingdao tomorrow to attend SCO Summit, India's focus on combating terror

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Modi will hold several bilateral meetings with the leaders of the SCO member countries including China's Xi Jinping.

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

New Delhi has reached out to neighbours like seldom before while singling Islamabad for criticism at international forums.

Modi-Trump Summit: There is plenty of scope, but...

Modi-Trump Summit: There is plenty of scope, but...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'... For the India-US relationship to continue its positive trajectory, it will require India to adapt to a different approach.' Nisha Desai Biswal -- who as the Obama administration's point person for South Asia was in the inner circle of all the Obama-Modi Summits -- tells Rediff.com's Monali Sarkar why she is hopeful that India and the US are on an irreversible forward course.

India, Singapore firms invest $51 bln in each other's markets

India, Singapore firms invest $51 bln in each other's markets

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Two years ago, the number was 4,000, according to Indian businessmen.

Export opening for India in Russia-West stand-off

Export opening for India in Russia-West stand-off

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Ban on US-EU import of meat & poultry products could, if we get active, allow us to access a $128-billion market.

Why the South Korean president came calling

Why the South Korean president came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

US President Barack Obama leaves for India

US President Barack Obama leaves for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama on Saturday embarked on his highly anticipated three-day landmark trip to India during which the two countries will strive to make progress on climate change, defence and economic cooperation.

Income inequality in India lowest among emerging nations: OECD

Income inequality in India lowest among emerging nations: OECD

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The income inequality gap was found to be highest in South Africa and lowest in Denmark.

Putin effect: Essar inks $10-bn pact to import oil from Rosneft

Putin effect: Essar inks $10-bn pact to import oil from Rosneft

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Moscow-based OAO Rosneft Chairman Igor Ivanovich Sechin said the agreement was to ship by sea as much as 10 million tons of oil per year to Essar Group.

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

He said countries should work for promoting open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes.

Black money: Govt launches overseas transfer tracking

Black money: Govt launches overseas transfer tracking

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A CBTR pertains to transfer of funds through various channels abroad.

At APEC summit, Trump praises India's growth story and Modi

At APEC summit, Trump praises India's growth story and Modi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Trump lauds Modi, saying he has been working successfully to bring the vast country and its people together.

Singapore Min expects favourable policies from Modi govt

Singapore Min expects favourable policies from Modi govt

Rediff.com21 May 2014

In 2013, India was Singapore's 11th largest trading partner and 12th largest export destination, with total trade volume of 25.5 billion Singaporean dollars ($ 20.36 billion).

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

China joins G20-led global crackdown on tax evasion

China joins G20-led global crackdown on tax evasion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

China became the 56th signatory to the agreement by signing the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. With this all the G20 nations, including India, have become official partners to combat the menace of tax crimes and evasion across international borders.

Will stocks crash globally in 2018?

Will stocks crash globally in 2018?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Just when stocks are seen as invincible, we should worry, warns Akash Prakash.

Australian firms find India attractive for investment

Australian firms find India attractive for investment

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Adani Enterprises recently also inked a pact to buy out Linc Energy's royalty rights from the Carmichael coal project for AUD155 million.

One President to another: 'Let's have error-proof ties'

One President to another: 'Let's have error-proof ties'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In the backdrop of the stand-off between Chinese and Indian armies in Ladakh, President Pranab Mukherjee has expressed hope that both the neighbours will ensure an "error-proof" dialogue mechanism for maintaining peace and tranquillity at the borders.

Indian economy poised to grow 5.7% this year: OECD

Indian economy poised to grow 5.7% this year: OECD

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

In its latest interim Economic Assessment report released today, OECD said a moderate expansion is under way in most major advanced and emerging economies.

Aim to build 'forward-looking vision': Modi ahead of US visit

Aim to build 'forward-looking vision': Modi ahead of US visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Modi said he looked forward to the opportunity to have an in-depth exchange of views.

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

India believes rich nations should be away from farm subsidies.

Trump arrives in China for wide ranging talks with Xi

Trump arrives in China for wide ranging talks with Xi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

China is pulling out all the stops to give a 'state visit-plus' reception to Trump on his maiden visit.

India clinches stake in Russian oilfields

India clinches stake in Russian oilfields

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The move is expected to bolster India's energy security.