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Why BCCI is objecting to implementation of Lodha reforms

Why BCCI is objecting to implementation of Lodha reforms

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's committee on Lodha reforms on Saturday included demarcation of functions performed by honorary office-bearers and paid professionals to the list of reservations it has about the implementation of the Supreme Court order.

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Former Reserve Bank Governors do not seen any harm in central bank consulting the government before firming up monetary policy initiatives saying such an step would not amount to infringement on its independence.

Pak army chief warns India of 'unbearable cost' in case of war

Pak army chief warns India of 'unbearable cost' in case of war

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Warning India of "unbearable damage" in case of a war, Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif has said his troops are ready to tackle any long or short misadventure by the "enemy".

Once a rising star, Micromax, now struggling to survive

Once a rising star, Micromax, now struggling to survive

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Internal management tensions, stiff opposition from Chinese handset makers led to halving of the company's market share

Guns vs butter at Wuhan

Guns vs butter at Wuhan

Rediff.com3 May 2018

'Modi's recent decisions to improve India-China relations, adjust India's neighbourhood policies and to rebalance India's ties with the major powers are linked to his political agenda.' 'Of course, the good part is that this agenda is also in the national interest,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

RBI hikes agri loans limit, expects 7.4% GDP growth in FY20

RBI hikes agri loans limit, expects 7.4% GDP growth in FY20

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Here are the key decisions announced by the Reserve Bank of India on Thursday.

Urjit Patel on why RBI decided to hike repo rate after 4 years

Urjit Patel on why RBI decided to hike repo rate after 4 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Governor Urjit Patel and his deputies spoke to the media about the central bank's decision to raise the repo rate.

'Not just minorities, everyone must feel safe'

'Not just minorities, everyone must feel safe'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje breaks her silence.

Markets end with modest gains on value-buying

Markets end with modest gains on value-buying

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The session was marked by volatility and stock-specific action, even as the overall sentiment remains risk-averse, brokers said.

RBI is not oblivious to growth concerns: Subbarao

RBI is not oblivious to growth concerns: Subbarao

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Subbarao's remarks come against the backdrop of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's assertions in recent weeks that RBI should not focus solely on containing inflation but also look at the larger mandate of growth and job creation.

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

A Foreign Office official told PTI that the eight-member Indian delegation arrived in Lahore at 9.15 am (local time).

Trump's wake up call for India

Trump's wake up call for India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'From the Indian perspective, Trump's invitation to Imran Khan to visit the White House is a bitter pill to swallow,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rupee ends flat at 66.60 vs USD

Rupee ends flat at 66.60 vs USD

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The rupee on Tuesday recovered from its two-week low to end steady at 66.60 against the American currency, inching up by a paisa on the back of mild dollar selling.

Rupee ends steady after hitting 1-week high; oil firms buy dollars

Rupee ends steady after hitting 1-week high; oil firms buy dollars

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The US and European Union on Monday announced a round of sanctions against Russian officials.

Markets rally on robust buying; post best week in five

Markets rally on robust buying; post best week in five

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Both the indices ended at their highest levels since February 1.

Stocks close at record high for third day on global leads

Stocks close at record high for third day on global leads

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Coal India was the biggest gainer on both Sensex and Nifty

Rupee hits over 1-month high; GDP data eyed

Rupee hits over 1-month high; GDP data eyed

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

In Hong Kong market, the dollar fell against Japanese yen in early trade after the release of a set of stronger- than-expected economic data.

IMF calls for more public and private investment in India

IMF calls for more public and private investment in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

In advanced economies, growth is strongest in the United States, says IMF.

India 'disappointed' after China blocks bid to ban JeM chief for 4th time

India 'disappointed' after China blocks bid to ban JeM chief for 4th time

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

As it has done in the past, Beijing put a technical hold on the proposal just as the deadline was about to end.

Sensex logs 5th straight day loss as rupee woes continue

Sensex logs 5th straight day loss as rupee woes continue

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The broader Nifty too fell for the second straight session and closed with a loss of over 62 points, or 0.54 per cent, at 11,520.30, after hovering between 11,496.85 and 11,602.55.

Is the worst over for the Indian markets?

Is the worst over for the Indian markets?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The markets gained nearly 7 per cent in the 4 trading sessions of March.

The Events of 2018

The Events of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018.

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

In a late-night tweet in capital letters, he said Iran must 'never, ever threaten the United States again'.

Bull run continues, Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day

Bull run continues, Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Persistent capital inflows by domestic institutional investors and retail investors kept the markets in fine nick

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The breadth, indicating strength of the market was strong

Sensex sinks 360 pts as Saudi purge stokes inflation fears

Sensex sinks 360 pts as Saudi purge stokes inflation fears

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The broader NSE Nifty too dived by 101.65 points, or 0.97 per cent, to close at 10,350.15.

Cop who probed Akhlaq case among 2 killed in violence over cow slaughter in UP

Cop who probed Akhlaq case among 2 killed in violence over cow slaughter in UP

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The UP government has deployed additional police, including over 1,000 personnel of anti-riot forces, and ordered multiple probes -- by SIT, ADG-Intelligence -- and a magisterial inquiry.

All you must know about European soccer's return after COVID-19

All you must know about European soccer's return after COVID-19

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Professional soccer leagues around Europe are gearing up for a return to action following the novel coronavirus stoppage, but some are more advanced than others.

The changed world of RBI governors after Rajan's exit

The changed world of RBI governors after Rajan's exit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

After Raghuram Rajan leaves, the world for the succeeding RBI governors will be distinctly different.

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Only when the RBI inspection started on September 19 did they realise that their game was up and one of them had sent a letter to the central bank, leading to the RBI crackdown, report Anup Roy and Subrata Panda.

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.

Forget China, let us be Indonesia instead

Forget China, let us be Indonesia instead

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'While we may aspire to be a democratic if smaller version of China, we may only manage to become a larger, more accomplished Indonesia,' says T N Ninan.

How India can become a hub of software products

How India can become a hub of software products

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Policy lays out a 5-year road map seeking creation of 3.5 mn jobs and promoting 10,000 start-ups.

Stocks log steady gains amid Trump turmoil

Stocks log steady gains amid Trump turmoil

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The BSE Sensex moved up 103 points to 35,319.35, while the wider NSE Nifty finished at 10,741.70, up 23.90 points.

G20 promises more steps to boost global GDP by $2 trillion

G20 promises more steps to boost global GDP by $2 trillion

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Although as per the IMF-OECD estimates, an incremental growth of 1.8 per cent in global GDP is achievable

How a Kerala district is fighting COVID-19

How a Kerala district is fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'Those who were not co-operating are co-operating now.' 'Now, our facilities are fit, our doctors are fit and we have a better protocol of how to do isolation, how to do the collection.'

HSBC Swiss tax scrutiny set to overshadow $21 billion profit

HSBC Swiss tax scrutiny set to overshadow $21 billion profit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The bank is expected to report a pre-tax profit of $21 bn.

Stocks snap 9-day winning streak on profit booking

Stocks snap 9-day winning streak on profit booking

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The 50-stock NSE barometer Nifty finished 22.50 points, or 0.21 per cent, down at 10,526.20

Why is the govt starving the navy?

Why is the govt starving the navy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

As a percentage of the military budget, the navy's share has fallen from 19 per cent in 2010-2011 to just 15.5 per cent this year. With the Indian Navy's annual budget declining steadily, security planners are reluctant to green light crucial projects, discovers Ajai Shukla.

Will terror attack mar Iran-Pakistan ties?

Will terror attack mar Iran-Pakistan ties?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

'A Russia-Iran-China-Pakistan geopolitical grouping is evolving at this point of time.' 'Given that the grouping is in its nascent stages, will this week's terrorist attack in Mirjaveh affect it?' asks Aveek Sen.