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India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The two countries also decided to expand trade and commercial ties holding that there are opportunities to exploit untapped economic potential in the two countries.

Thai protesters call for nationwide uprising

Thai protesters call for nationwide uprising

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Thousands of flag-waving Thai protesters stormed more government buildings as they intensified their mass political rally against embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for a fourth day on Wednesday, plunging the polarised nation deeper into crisis.

5 habits of highly successful people

5 habits of highly successful people

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Successful people have mastered these habits! What about you?

Why retail fuel prices are likely to remain high

Why retail fuel prices are likely to remain high

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Govt unlikely to cut excise duties to compensate for higher global prices, say analysts.

PM-Sharif talks: India should not hope for too much

PM-Sharif talks: India should not hope for too much

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Two suicide bombers rammed into the All Saints Church in the Kohati Gate area of Peshawar, Pakistan, when Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was on his way to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly session.

All about the great oil circle

All about the great oil circle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

India's macroeconomic situation has benefited from oil prices' decline.

PM Modi commissions Scorpene-class submarine Kalvari

PM Modi commissions Scorpene-class submarine Kalvari

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Kalvari underwent around 120 days of extensive sea trials and tests for various equipment and is expected to bolster India's maritime prowess.

Female foeticide a matter of deep shame: PM

Female foeticide a matter of deep shame: PM

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Modi said that mere government budget is insufficient to address the problems such as foeticide and nutrition.

How would Brexit impact commodities?

How would Brexit impact commodities?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Britain's 'remain' option gaining traction, with the implied probability of such an outcome at 78 per cent.

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

While the UK will possibly go into recession, the bigger fear is copycat referendums from other EU nations.

US has best economic growth prospects: Obama

US has best economic growth prospects: Obama

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

President Barack Obama has said the US has "risen from recession" and has got better prospects of economic growth.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

'Tamil Nadu is one of India's most industrialised states'

'Tamil Nadu is one of India's most industrialised states'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The UK has responded to PM Modi's call to 'Make in India' by launching great collaborations in January 2015.

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

China continues to hold out on fingering Pakistan as the 'mothership of terror,' declaring Masood Azhar a terrorist at the UN, and India's membership of the NSG, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

McKinsey's secret $5-billion fund in spotlight: Financial Times

McKinsey's secret $5-billion fund in spotlight: Financial Times

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The FT report said the existence, size and investments of the highly profitable internal trading fund, which was set up three decades ago, have until now remained largely unknown outside a circle of former and current insiders.

Antony dropped the ball like India did at Old Trafford

Antony dropped the ball like India did at Old Trafford

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

'Antony and I have been friends for over half a century, and I know the man does not tell lies. The problem is that what he believes to be the truth might not actually be true. He may believe that India needs the Congress, and that the Congress in turn needs the Nehru-Gandhi family, but that does not mean that India shares those articles of faith,' says T V R Shenoy.

G20 leaders vow to fight terror; Paris attacks take centre stage

G20 leaders vow to fight terror; Paris attacks take centre stage

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Paris attacks took the centre stage at the G20 Summit on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for a united global effort to combat terrorism as world leaders joined a clarion call to eliminate ISIS network.

Modi in Seoul: 'Enough of looking east, it's time to Act East'

Modi in Seoul: 'Enough of looking east, it's time to Act East'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'Look East' policy was first coined by the Narasimha Rao government in the 1990s and has been followed by the successive governments.

Volkswagen chief faces grilling by board over diesel scandal

Volkswagen chief faces grilling by board over diesel scandal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen is under huge pressure to act, with its shares down more than a third in value since the crisis broke, and the bad news still coming.

6 events that shook Global Inc in 2014

6 events that shook Global Inc in 2014

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

2014 was a year for downturn for most economies across the globe.

Kohli, Ashwin rule supreme as India pass the Test in 2016

Kohli, Ashwin rule supreme as India pass the Test in 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Off the field the Board of Control for Cricket in India looks set for a complete overhaul with Supreme Court's stinging observations tightening the noose around the mandarins of the richest sports body.

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'After Vajpayee-Advani, Modi-Shah is the second best in India.'

Pak in talks with India over gas supply

Pak in talks with India over gas supply

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Pakistan's demand for gas stands at 8 billion cubic feet while the current production is 4 billion cubic feet.

European stocks lose more than euro 500 bn in value after China rout

European stocks lose more than euro 500 bn in value after China rout

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The FTSEurofirst was on course for its worst one-day per centage fall since it slumped more than 7 per cent in October 2008

Let us stop taxing women!

Let us stop taxing women!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Double tax exemption on wages paid to women can encourage companies to hire, retain and compensate women better, argues Nitin Pai.

Trade engine shifts down just as global growth needs a boost

Trade engine shifts down just as global growth needs a boost

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

That is bad news for officials taking part in discussions at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings this week.

Hot stocks that can win you a fortune

Hot stocks that can win you a fortune

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Select companies in infra, capital goods, private banks, auto, oil & gas, and mining could be considered by investors.

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The German group has set aside 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) to help cover the costs of the crisis and said that 11 million of its cars could be affected worldwide.

'I wish farmers had the power to blackmail'

'I wish farmers had the power to blackmail'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'What is bank recapitalisation? When the rich take loans and do not return and the government returns that money to the banks.' 'What is restructuring 5:25 scheme? The government says don't return now, just tell us you will return after five years.' 'Why don't we apply these schemes to farmers?' 'I want to increase the power of farmers to blackmail the government as everyone in the country has the power to blackmail.'

For US equities, good days are ending

For US equities, good days are ending

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Money will flow to Europe, Japan - and the emerging markets, including India.

Why Modi's visit to Iran is important for India

Why Modi's visit to Iran is important for India

Rediff.com21 May 2016

India's low passion, very cautious, relationship with Iran of the last 36 years awaits transformation, says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd). Prime Minister Modi's visit cannot be a negotiating event; it is a symbolic one to strengthen the politico-diplomatic relationship.

Modi reforms flicker in rural India, other big challenges remain

Modi reforms flicker in rural India, other big challenges remain

Rediff.com13 May 2016

While many promises remain unrealised, power reforms and the creation of tens of millions of new bank accounts have helped Modi maintain his popularity

GDP vs young India

GDP vs young India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Instead of failing young Indians, the government should now focus laser-like on education, skilling, healthcare, and the environment, says Mihir S Sharma.

Paris climate pact to enter into force on November 4

Paris climate pact to enter into force on November 4

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

"This is a momentous occasion," the secretary-general said after the deal was ratified by 72 countries accounting for more than 56 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Stock advice: Readers' queries answered!

Stock advice: Readers' queries answered!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

I look forward to many years of success and friendship, working together to solve not only our problems, but world problems and problems of great danger and security, says President Trump in Beijing.

'Vibrant Gujarat is the Davos of the East'

'Vibrant Gujarat is the Davos of the East'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

''We want to make Vibrant Gujarat the global business hub,' says Gujarat Minister Saurabh Patel.

Obama calls for building world class infrastructure in US

Obama calls for building world class infrastructure in US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

President Barack Obama has called for building world class infrastructure in the US, maintaining that countries like China are forging ahead in the sector.

India-US ties: 'Fastest transforming and most important relationships for us today'

India-US ties: 'Fastest transforming and most important relationships for us today'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

National Shiv Shankar Menon asserts that all is well in the India-US relationship. Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC.