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Sensex ends flat at 24,492

Sensex ends flat at 24,492

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Sun Pharma was the top gainer after SPARC received Sebi nod to raise up to Rs.250 crore through a rights issue

What is Chinese army doing at LoC in Pak-occupied Kashmir?

What is Chinese army doing at LoC in Pak-occupied Kashmir?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

After frequent incursions in Ladakh area, Chinese People's Liberation Army troops have been spotted at forward posts along the Line of Control on the Pakistani side of Kashmir, ringing alarm bells in the security grid.

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sushma in her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting said that terrorism is an enemy of basic human rights.

India builds first 'smart' city as urban population swells

India builds first 'smart' city as urban population swells

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Some experts believe that building new cities may not be the answer to India's swelling urban population.

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Gandhi said when the Congress was in power, the Opposition would allege that all money was going to Amethi and now they say nothing has been done here.

Modi to seek CMs' views on budget, infra development

Modi to seek CMs' views on budget, infra development

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

At the first meeting of Governing Council of NITI Aayog on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek views of Chief Ministers.

Exodus of migrant workers to hit Kashmir valley reconstruction

Exodus of migrant workers to hit Kashmir valley reconstruction

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

The work of reconstruction in the flood-ravaged Kashmir could get delayed by at least 6 months due to the mass exodus of migrant labour force in the wake of the natural calamity that hit the valley causing huge damage to infrastructure -- both public as well as private.

'Andhra Pradesh is Gujarat of the East coast'

'Andhra Pradesh is Gujarat of the East coast'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Andhra Pradesh now comes third in ease of doing business.

'Medium-term prospects for India still seem bright'

'Medium-term prospects for India still seem bright'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'While GST and demonetisation are likely to cause disruption for longer than the market currently expects, they can have meaningful positive impact over the medium-term.'

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The telecom companies are our lifeline now, despite having nearly collapsed under debt because of ill-advised policies.' 'Perhaps our obvious dependence on telecom services will spark well-conceived policies for this sector,' says Shyam Ponappa.

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

9 Infra suggestions for Budget 2018

9 Infra suggestions for Budget 2018

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Stepped up public expenditure must be accompanied by focused policies, advises Vinayak Chatterjee.

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

India may go slow on reforms: Malaysian firms

India may go slow on reforms: Malaysian firms

Rediff.com14 May 2004

Concerned over the ouster of the BJP-led NDA government, Malaysian companies fear the new government may go slow on the economic reforms which will be a setback to their billion dollar infrastructure projects in India.

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The prime minister's tough talk assumed significance in view of protests against the CAA in various parts of the country.

Mahad tragedy: SUV found with 2 bodies; death toll rises to 28

Mahad tragedy: SUV found with 2 bodies; death toll rises to 28

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

With this, the death count in the August 2 night tragedy has gone up to 28, while 12 people are still missing.

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Investment in infrastructure was necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affect overall growth performance, as per the Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. "To achieve GDP of USD 5 trillion by 2024-25, India needs to spend about USD 1.4 trillion (Rs 100 lakh crore) over these years on infrastructure so that a lack of infrastructure does not become a constraint to growth," it said.

8 things you must know about motor insurance

8 things you must know about motor insurance

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Neeraj Prakash, MD, Shriram General Insurance, explains how new measures proposed in the Motor Vehicles Act can smoothen the lives of the insured and insurer and how the government plans to make more vehicles owners buy insurance.

Ex-AAP strategist Shefali Misra to join Uber as head of public policy

Ex-AAP strategist Shefali Misra to join Uber as head of public policy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Ex-AAP strategist Shefali Misra to join Uber as head of public policy

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

They also inked a pact for cultural exchanges through 2018-2020.

China to have 500 airports by 2020

China to have 500 airports by 2020

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Chinese economy slowed down to 6.9 per cent last year.

10 things that will make 2021 different!

10 things that will make 2021 different!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

From 5G to Tesla to Covid vaccine, 10 things will shape India's future.

With Modi in Colombo, Lanka rejects China's request for submarine docking

With Modi in Colombo, Lanka rejects China's request for submarine docking

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The docking of two Chinese submarines at the Colombo harbour in 2014 had angered India, which said it undermined its security interests.

Green ministry backtracks on forest clearances after NGT orders

Green ministry backtracks on forest clearances after NGT orders

Rediff.com24 May 2015

According to new ministry guidelines, the permission to chop down forests will be given only after all the compensatory levies are provided

Flood-ravaged Jammu Kashmir to get Rs 2,437-crore aid from Centre

Flood-ravaged Jammu Kashmir to get Rs 2,437-crore aid from Centre

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Centre on Tuesday announced an additional package of Rs 2,437 crore for reconstruction and rehabilitation of flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir.

Uttarakhand: Relief operations speeded up as weather relents

Uttarakhand: Relief operations speeded up as weather relents

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

With weather clearing up, relief operations on Sunday gained momentum in Uttarakhand as the government came out with a roadmap for clearing tonnes of debris and extricating bodies in Kedarnath and adjoining areas ravaged by flash floods over a month ago.

Infra firms stay free of note ban effect

Infra firms stay free of note ban effect

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

As infrastructure, power hardly deal in cash, its paucity has failed to affect their receivables

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi also rolled out the first of the 500 metro coaches manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers in flat 75 days at it Bengaluru facility.

Jaitley woos Chinese firms to invest in India's infra sector

Jaitley woos Chinese firms to invest in India's infra sector

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

'We have to make doing business in India easier.'

Cyclone Phailin: Planes grounded; road, rail traffic disrupted

Cyclone Phailin: Planes grounded; road, rail traffic disrupted

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

With Cyclone Phailin set to hit Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coasts on Saturday evening, rail, road and air traffic has been badly disrupted in the states.

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadoni said if the Centre does not accept their demands during Saturday's talks, they will intensify their agitation against the new farm laws.

Govt wants rate cuts to revive growth

Govt wants rate cuts to revive growth

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Lower interest rates needed to boost manufacturing, officials say.

A Yojana way to 2nd term?

A Yojana way to 2nd term?

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Can welfare schemes truly transform from being flagship to flag-bearers for a government that is looking to get a second term in 2019?

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said there is no alternative to the Trinamool Congress, and no other party can take its place in the state.

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The infra-major going belly up cracked open some major flaws in the system - the most evident being weak corporate governance and how layers of corporate structures could be formed adding to the opaqueness of the group.

5 key takeaways from Jaitley's fifth Budget

5 key takeaways from Jaitley's fifth Budget

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The Budget for 2018-19 has at least five takeaways that are yet to receive adequate attention, says A K Bhattacharya.

Govt's land law revives lost order of sarkar raj

Govt's land law revives lost order of sarkar raj

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The ordinance has returned near absolute power of discretion in land acquisition, except in tribal areas, into the hands of the bureaucracy yet again

We're going strong: Farmers' protest enters 100th day

We're going strong: Farmers' protest enters 100th day

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For over three months, the three Delhi border points at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur have transformed into townships occupied by thousands of farmers from different parts of the country, mainly Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.

Pak expects $50 bln investment on Xi's maiden visit

Pak expects $50 bln investment on Xi's maiden visit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

A fleet of eight JF-17 Thunder fighter jets -- jointly made by the two countries -- will escort the Chinese president once his plane enters the Pakistani airspace.

How the sinking world economy will hit India

How the sinking world economy will hit India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Amid a grim global scenario, India will have to labour hard to hold on to seven per cent growth in 2016-17.