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Antony's visit led to enhanced military coordination: China

Antony's visit led to enhanced military coordination: China

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

China on Monday said Defence Minister A K Antony's visit Beijing has given both countries an opportunity to enhance their "strategic cooperative partnership" and jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas through increased military-to-military coordination.

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Embraer cannot escape Indian laws just because it has struck a settlement with American authorities, Parrikar said.

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Fintechs need to behave with responsibility and transparency. A lot of mis-selling has been happening. Other issues have been plaguing the fledgling industry -- high interest rates, even higher processing fees, harsh collection process and, most critically, data leakage leading to rampant frauds, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Modi's action plan for start-ups: Up, up and away

Modi's action plan for start-ups: Up, up and away

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'Expectations were being built up about radical moves and the action plan did not disappoint.'

Walmart's India dreams hit another roadblock

Walmart's India dreams hit another roadblock

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The move is likely to hit Bharti-Walmart, the 50:50 joint venture between the US' Walmart and Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Group that operates cash-and-carry outlets in India, the most.

Swiss government names Lalit Modi among those facing tax probe

Swiss government names Lalit Modi among those facing tax probe

Rediff.com31 May 2016

In the past, several other Indian nationals have been named in such notifications after the Swiss FTA was approached by Indian authorities for information about those people with regard to the pending tax-related probes against them.

FIIs hike stake in Infosys to 42.67% in Jul-Sep quarter

FIIs hike stake in Infosys to 42.67% in Jul-Sep quarter

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Infosys new chief executive officer and managing director Vishal Sikka took charge of the company in August.

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'The Modi government would chaff at the very idea of holding talks with Pakistan, facilitated by Washington and under close US monitoring, when the 2019 poll is sailing into view.' 'But in politics and diplomacy, there may be moments when drinking from the chalice of poison is necessary,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sensex crashes over 495 points as crude woes resurface

Sensex crashes over 495 points as crude woes resurface

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Sensex heavyweight Reliance Industries fell 2.76 per cent. In percentage terms, major laggards were Yes Bank, Indusind Bank, RIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC and Axis Bank -- plunging as much as 6.62 per cent.

Sebi beefing up search, seizure ops

Sebi beefing up search, seizure ops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Armed with fresh powers to conduct search and seizure operations and attach properties and bank accounts, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is going all out to use these effectively.

New bank licences: Sebi scans listed applicants, group firms

New bank licences: Sebi scans listed applicants, group firms

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The scrutiny is expected to be over this month itself.

In praise of the bureaucrat

In praise of the bureaucrat

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Does IAS officers' work go unappreciated, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Rajapaksas set to return: What'll Delhi do?

Rajapaksas set to return: What'll Delhi do?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Delhi finds itself between the rock and hard place in the coming Sri Lankan election, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Govt panel for hiking FDI limits in defence, retail, telecom

Govt panel for hiking FDI limits in defence, retail, telecom

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

A government panel on Tuesday proposed raising foreign investment limits in sectors like defence, multi-brand retail and telecommunications, to spur investment in the country and tide over the Current Account Deficit woes.

Nifty ends at 8-month closing high on F&O expiry

Nifty ends at 8-month closing high on F&O expiry

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Financial shares were among the top Sensex gainers along with auto and pharma shares.

Don't behave like Mallya, return to India: HC to Moin Qureshi

Don't behave like Mallya, return to India: HC to Moin Qureshi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The HC's direction came on Qureshi's plea in which he sought a restraint on the ED from arresting or taking any coercive action once he joins the investigation.

Swiss agrees to provide details of black money: Jaitley

Swiss agrees to provide details of black money: Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said Switzerland has agreed to share information on Indians having illicit money in Swiss banks on independent evidence provided in each case to the Alpine nation.

Jet-Etihad deal: Finmin raises questions on effective control

Jet-Etihad deal: Finmin raises questions on effective control

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

While the FIPB has sought more transparency on whether the rules concerning effective control would be followed once the deal fructifies, the Finance Ministry has also written to Sebi for a report on the Jet-Etihad deal, official sources said Wednesday.

Ministries spar over due-diligence reports

Ministries spar over due-diligence reports

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

DFS writes to departments that haven't responded to RBI's request for information.

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Heading to the third year, will Urjit Patel be busy firefighting a currency crisis? Almost no governor of the RBI managed to evade it and Patel perhaps knows it.

Markets at 3-month closing high on FDI reforms, Greece proposal

Markets at 3-month closing high on FDI reforms, Greece proposal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Nifty, which has struggled around 8550-8560 levels managed to blast past this resistance and close above the psychological mark of 8600.

Black money: Only Rs 3,000 crore disclosures in govt's compliance window

Black money: Only Rs 3,000 crore disclosures in govt's compliance window

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

A stream of people, including those from Rajasthan and Karnataka, walked into the only designated office before the closure of the one-time compliance window.

Moily walks the talk: takes Metro to office to save fuel

Moily walks the talk: takes Metro to office to save fuel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Moily walked from his residence at 3, Tughlak Lane, to the Race Course Metro Station, where he boarded a Yellow Line train and alighted two stops later at the Central Secretariat station, a short walk from Shastri Bhawan, the seat of the Oil Ministry.

Sensex sinks 260 pts as Sebi order spooks markets

Sensex sinks 260 pts as Sebi order spooks markets

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Sentiment was hurt after market regulator Sebi directed bourses to initiate action against 331 suspected shell companies.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Nike to open fully-owned stores in India

Nike to open fully-owned stores in India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Nike has been present in India since 1996.

Over Rs 16,000-cr undisclosed income detected in 20 months

Over Rs 16,000-cr undisclosed income detected in 20 months

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

635 declarations of illegal wealth were made in the 3-month compliance window.

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The company owns 12 of 45 facilities it has in India and around 75 per cent of its global headcount of 2,44,300 is based in the country

Global cues lift Sensex 364 points; Nifty ends above 8,650

Global cues lift Sensex 364 points; Nifty ends above 8,650

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Global cues lift Sensex 364 points; Nifty ends above 8,650.

Cairn Energy seeks compensation from India on tax demand

Cairn Energy seeks compensation from India on tax demand

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Cairn Energy of UK is seeking compensation from the Government of India.

What was Xi Jinping's confidant doing in India?

What was Xi Jinping's confidant doing in India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Important for Chinese President Xi Jinping will be Zhao's discussions on the issues of Tibet and the Dalai Lama and his assessment of the likely results of India's coming national elections, notes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Sebi move on FPI regime grounded

Sebi move on FPI regime grounded

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Revenue dept says changes in I-T Act require Parliament nod; new regime to wait till Budget in June-July 2014.

Sebi suggests Skype breaks for Subrata Roy

Sebi suggests Skype breaks for Subrata Roy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Sebi suggested Roy be allowed to step out of Tihar jail for a few hours every day to negotiate the sale of his foreign properties over video conference.

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Doval will meet US Defence Secretary James Mattis on March 24, Pentagon spokesman Capt Jeff Davis told reporters, adding that they are likely to discuss a wide range of bilateral security issues and those related to the defence relationship.

Income tax filing to be lot easier

Income tax filing to be lot easier

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Some of the policy measures announced are expected to go a long way in removing current challenges on financing faced by businesses and also increasing economic activity, especially in areas of construction and manufacturing.

How Mattis resignation will affect India

How Mattis resignation will affect India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

General Mattis has been the most steadfast champion in Trump's cabinet of the US-India defence relationship. If Trump chooses a more pliable successor, the Pentagon's attention could go off India.

Modi may sign Logistics Agreement on US visit

Modi may sign Logistics Agreement on US visit

Rediff.com25 May 2016

'Of all the areas that define the future for a strong US-India partnership, none is more important than our defence and security ties.'

Bad year so far on Dalal Street

Bad year so far on Dalal Street

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The Sensex has not performed well in 2015.

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mattis also warned Pakistan of global "diplomatic isolation" and losing its Non-NATO ally status if it failed to take action against safe havens to terrorists on its soil.