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Sensex rallies 550 points; Nifty reclaims 10,350-mark

Sensex rallies 550 points; Nifty reclaims 10,350-mark

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Sector-wise, banking, IT, pharma and realty indices drove the market momentum.

Parking woes hit India's border trade with Bangladesh

Parking woes hit India's border trade with Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

While the Bongaon municipality accommodates 1,200 trucks, the rest are at the mercy of private parking lots, where contractors charge an upfront fee of about Rs 4,000 per day.

Iran's president arrives in India; Chabahar, trade, security to top agenda

Iran's president arrives in India; Chabahar, trade, security to top agenda

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Hassan Rouhani to offer Friday prayers in Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid.

Yemen: 670 more Indians evacuated; Nearly 2,300 rescued so far

Yemen: 670 more Indians evacuated; Nearly 2,300 rescued so far

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

India on Sunday evacuated 670 more nationals, including 488 from Sanaa by three Air India flights, taking the total number of Indians rescued from war-ravaged Yemen to nearly 2,300 after the "largest" evacuation in a day so far.

The daunting tasks facing Suresh Prabhu

The daunting tasks facing Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Mr Prabhu has a big challenge ahead in implementing trade reforms to regain the lost export momentum, says Jayanta Roy.

Govt may relax ECB norms for low-cost housing, infra

Govt may relax ECB norms for low-cost housing, infra

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

The move could streamline capital flows and help finance current account deficit

Guess who's benefited from India-China conflict? Hong Kong

Guess who's benefited from India-China conflict? Hong Kong

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

In the last five years, imports from HK have more than tripled -- from $5.6 billion in FY15 to $17.1 billion in FY20. In the same period, exports declined by 20 per cent -- from $13.6 billion in FY15 to $10.8 billion (annualised) in FY20.

Private railway tracks get green signal

Private railway tracks get green signal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Private sector entities will now be able to construct, operate and maintain railway tracks in the country under a new policy framed by the ministry to promote investment in railway infrastructure projects.

Tour operators seek service tax exemption, e-tourist visas at sea

Tour operators seek service tax exemption, e-tourist visas at sea

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Industry says though most pending issues have been deliberated upon by Tourism ministry, they are yet to be implemented

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The Covid pandemic has left a question mark on how the central government manages its staff.

Mumbai facelift high on govt's agenda

Mumbai facelift high on govt's agenda

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

In a bid to transform Mumbai into a world-class financial hub, the Centre has asked the Maharashtra government to upgrade its ports, railway and other infrastructure at the earliest.

Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan

Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

By refusing permission for the proposed ship-breaking facility, India can send a categorical message to the foreign ship owning countries that they should keep their own waste and recycle

Forget Rs 200 crore, Adanis can only be fined Rs 1 lakh now

Forget Rs 200 crore, Adanis can only be fined Rs 1 lakh now

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

In its final order, the environment ministry had concluded that the upfront payment of Rs 200 crore as Environment Restoration Fund for violations and damage done was not permitted under the Environment Protection Act. Consequent to this order, the penalty that could be imposed on any confirmation of violation in the future is a maximum of Rs 1 lakh.

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The suicide bombing near the diplomatic post was the first of three targeting Saudi Arabia on Monday -- including one outside the the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site -- that killed four Saudi security troops and wounded five.

States to soon form their own Export Promotion Councils: Modi

States to soon form their own Export Promotion Councils: Modi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Obstacles in development of SEZs will be removed.

144 dead in B'desh landslides, fresh rescue campaign launched

144 dead in B'desh landslides, fresh rescue campaign launched

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Officials feared that the death toll could rise as rescuers find it difficult to reach remote areas.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The aircraft flew out from the airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux and will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km with air-to-air refuelling and a single stop in the United Arab Emirates before arriving at Ambala airbase on Wednesday, officials said.

India to issue land reform order to get around political deadlock

India to issue land reform order to get around political deadlock

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

India will issue a new decree this week for land purchases that has stirred disquiet across the country

Indians nationals evacuated from strife-torn Yemen to return home

Indians nationals evacuated from strife-torn Yemen to return home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

As many as 350 Indians on Wednesday reached Djibouti after being evacuated on a Navy vessel from Aden, the seaport city of strife-torn Yemen.

Getting private funding will be an uphill task for Railways

Getting private funding will be an uphill task for Railways

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Though the Railways is yet to declare any five-year action plan, it is clear the government is not in a position to hand-hold it for any major expansion or upgrade. The issue, however, is how far the Railways can function within the PPP format. Recent history highlights some of the challenges.

MEA says it's working on evacuation of 70 sailors stranded in Yemen

MEA says it's working on evacuation of 70 sailors stranded in Yemen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

India on Sunday said it is taking steps to ensure safe evacuation of its nationals from Yemen after a sailors group claimed that 70 seamen from Gujarat are stranded in the war-torn county.

Kelkar sets ball rolling on govt land monetisation

Kelkar sets ball rolling on govt land monetisation

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Railways and port trusts have 60,000 acres of prime land for commercial use; nod for use of land with 50 loss-making PSUs on the cards.

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari known for promoting innovative ideas in transportation, created a stir some time back when he pitched for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030. In an interview with Megha Manchanda & Jyoti Mukul, he talks about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and electric vehicles.

Govt may soon permit FDI in high speed trains, other projects

Govt may soon permit FDI in high speed trains, other projects

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

The government is likely to allow FDI in high speed trains and other projects.

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps dotting the state, they said.

Reviving infra sector, a big challenge for Modi govt

Reviving infra sector, a big challenge for Modi govt

Rediff.com23 May 2014

The manifesto proposes to launch a Sagar Mala project to set up new ports and upgrading the existing ones and "stringing them together".

India finalises roadmap for key infrastructure projects

India finalises roadmap for key infrastructure projects

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With a view to giving a push to investments and boost growth, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday announced a roadmap for implementation of flagship infrastructure projects which include three airports, two major ports and rail corridors schemes.

40 lakh kept under surveillance for Covid contact-tracing: Govt

40 lakh kept under surveillance for Covid contact-tracing: Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

More than 30 vaccine candidates have been supported and they are in different stages of development. Three candidates are in advanced stage of Phase I, II and III trials, and more than four are in advanced pre-clinical development stage, Choubey said.

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Govt denotifies Adani SEZ, company to reapply

Govt denotifies Adani SEZ, company to reapply

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

SEZ in Mundra, Gujarat denotified for three violations.

Toxic US ship denied entry into Alang shipyard

Toxic US ship denied entry into Alang shipyard

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

New Delhi has sent a firm message to first world countries that India can't be used as a dumping yard for their wastes.

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

"Chau violated all the norms. Moreover, he had also not informed the hotel (that he was visiting the area)."

300 more Indians evacuated from Yemen

300 more Indians evacuated from Yemen

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

India tonight evacuated more than 300 Indians from Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, taking the total number of those rescued to over 800 from the strife-torn country as government stepped up efforts to get clearance for air sorties to bring back its nationals from Sanaa.

IAF aircraft with 452 Indians from Yemen land in Mumbai

IAF aircraft with 452 Indians from Yemen land in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Indian Air Force aircraft carrying 452 Indians evacuated from strife-torn Yemen have arrived in Mumbai.

RINL plans Rs 1,000-cr jetty near its Vizag plant

RINL plans Rs 1,000-cr jetty near its Vizag plant

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

State-run RITES provides engineering, consultancy and project management services in transport infrastructure sector under single roof.

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'It has been a phenomenal effort at all levels of the government.' 'People were working 15-16 hour shifts in the central government, in the state governments, in the districts....'

Satellite to monitor vessel movements

Satellite to monitor vessel movements

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

In a response to the recent Mumbai terror attacks, the Union shipping ministry is planning to develop a low-cost satellite to monitor ships and vessels operating in the Indian waters. The ministry has initiated talks with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to develop the satellite.

Indian tanker seized by Iran released

Indian tanker seized by Iran released

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Iran on Thursday ordered a release of an Indian tanker seized by it in Persian Gulf while carrying crude from Basrah in Iraq and taken to its Bandar Abbas Port 24 days ago.

India's military is changing, and how!

India's military is changing, and how!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The creation of a CDS has got the head right. Issues that were not talked about for years are now being discussed, points out Ajai Shukla.