News for 'political uncertainty'

Clouds of uncertainty will disappear: Rawat after trust vote

Clouds of uncertainty will disappear: Rawat after trust vote

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The sacked CM sought an end to the politics of confrontation by appealing to the "all powerful" Centre for help in development of the state.

Why markets are headed for worst 2-month drop since FY16

Why markets are headed for worst 2-month drop since FY16

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The trade-war between the US and China is prompting investors to flee from risky assets, such as equities, to safe-haven bets, such as gold and treasuries

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police identified the driver and the vehicle through the CCTV footage of the area.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

While Lok Sabha members across party lines demanded an inquiry, hundreds of students continued their protests near Rau's IAS Study Circle in the west Delhi locality where the horror unfolded Saturday night, killing the three students trapped in the basement illegally used as a library as floodwaters rose outside.

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'It is necessary to have a person at the top who can make strict decisions without hesitation. Modiji has done that.'

'Tejashwi wanted to end my political career'

'Tejashwi wanted to end my political career'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'The NDA has provided me a healing touch to survive'

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'If Modi is re-elected again, we can forget these things for a long time.'

UP outcome will impact national politics

UP outcome will impact national politics

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The Bengal outcome can have a marginal impact on national politics. Whereas elections in UP next year might still change the course ahead of the parliamentary poll in 2024, observes Virendra Kapoor.

TEXT: President Patil's last address to Parliament

TEXT: President Patil's last address to Parliament

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

President Pratibha Patil on Monday addressed Parliament for the last time as President when she flagged off the Budget session. Here's the text of her speech

What If Modi Scores Below 200 Seats...

What If Modi Scores Below 200 Seats...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

If the BJP gets only 200 seats and wants to remain in power, Modi will have to make way -- either for a proxy of his choice, or for an internal rival, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Corruption cases: Yeddyurappa grilled by CBI for 6 hours

Corruption cases: Yeddyurappa grilled by CBI for 6 hours

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The aggression that former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa often displays in Karnataka's political circles was noticeably absent when he was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with cases of illegal mining and land de-notification. Even as the political uncertainty in the state reached a crescendo on Sunday, Yeddyurappa spent six hours being interrogated by the CBI.

'Global investors willing to pay premium for India story'

'Global investors willing to pay premium for India story'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'With China falling out of favour, India is where investors see the demographic and digital dividend apart from the benefits of reforms playing out.' 'Your prime minister has also done a great job of sharing this story with the world.'

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Devaswoms are meant to manage temples, not the faithful. Why didn't they simply stick to their set of responsibilities and execute it well and efficiently?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Ancelotti extends stay at Real Madrid

Ancelotti extends stay at Real Madrid

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

His contract was due to expire in 2024, and this extension ends speculation that Ancelotti would take over as manager of Brazil.

Market Volatility: Gold Best Stabiliser

Market Volatility: Gold Best Stabiliser

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'It makes sense to have gold in one's portfolio keeping the political and economic risks of 2024 in mind.'

Victory Margins No Guarantee Of Ticket

Victory Margins No Guarantee Of Ticket

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

12 of the 20 MPs with the highest winning margins in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls have not been re-nominated by their parties for the 2024 general elections.

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Uncertainties like the bankruptcies bill, rising non-performing accounts at banks and political uncertainty are expected to drive gold demand higher in India.

IIM-A, XLRI put Hyderabad entry on hold

IIM-A, XLRI put Hyderabad entry on hold

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

IIM-A and XLRI were invited in 2008 by late chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy.

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Pronouncing the judgement, Justice Khanna said the court has rejected all the petitions, including those seeking resorting back to ballot papers in elections.

'Name Rajan successor early to clear doubt and uncertainty'

'Name Rajan successor early to clear doubt and uncertainty'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'There will be no serious effect on Indian economy because one person, one man, however powerful, however influential, however great, cannot have an impact on an economy as big and complex as India.'

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre over the procedure adopted for the appointment of election commissioners and asked how six names were shortlisted from 200 within a few hours.

Is This A Good Time To Buy Stocks?

Is This A Good Time To Buy Stocks?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'Investors need to be stock specific and should not rush to buy stocks at the current levels.'

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a recent note, the global brokerage firm said India now commands a weight of 19 per cent in the above-mentioned portfolio as compared to 18.2 per cent in September 2023. India, it said, is a large liquid market and remains a counter-weight to North Asia if a slowdown in the West occurs and China's recovery disappoints.

'I expect 8% growth next year'

'I expect 8% growth next year'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'We will see a lot of investments from the private sector.' 'As long as we are not impacted by some global events, I think we will be in a strong place.'

BSE: Top losers and gainers

BSE: Top losers and gainers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

The Sensex ended down 94 points or 0.5% at 20,693 and the Nifty gave off 29 points to end the day at 6,162.

Infra developers in wait and watch mode in new Uddhav-led coalition govt

Infra developers in wait and watch mode in new Uddhav-led coalition govt

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Shiv Sena has so far expressed concerns over car shed for the city's planned metro network, the bullet train and the West Coast refinery projects.

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The BJP is far more prepared than the Congress as their pool of prospective candidates is much bigger, reports Prakash Bhandari.

India Inc's views on the Presidential election drama

India Inc's views on the Presidential election drama

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

With political uncertainty reaching a new high, India Inc gets more anxious.

J&K govt crisis: National Conference open for 'tie-up with BJP'

J&K govt crisis: National Conference open for 'tie-up with BJP'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

With uncertainty looming large over the continuance of Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said his party is ready to consider a tie-up with the saffron party for government formation if such an offer is received.

When Pranab said, Sonia will not make me PM

When Pranab said, Sonia will not make me PM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

"No, she will not make me the PM," was Dr Pranab Mukherjee's cryptic response in a reference to Sonia Gandhi when he was asked by his daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee about his chances of becoming the prime minister in 2004.

'Markets will be fine if BJP forms a minority government'

'Markets will be fine if BJP forms a minority government'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The stocks could tank more than what it did after the United Progressive Alliance-1 came to power in 2004, as the market has not yet priced in a Bharatiya Janata Party defeat, says Raj Bhatt.

Markets decline amid growth concerns

Markets decline amid growth concerns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Markets fall the most in first five trading sessions of a year since 2011.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar outlined his ideas to turn Thiruvananthapuram not only into a hub for higher education, but also a knowledge city, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Pakistan and the 'minus 2 formula'

Pakistan and the 'minus 2 formula'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Musharraf was serious about sharing power with Bhutto but her demands exposed her real intentions; she actually overestimated her importance and tried to grab everything from Musharraf through negotiations

Karnataka polls: Will it be in May or November?

Karnataka polls: Will it be in May or November?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Congress leaders in the state are dashing to New Delhi to do everything under the sun to get the elections postponed to as late as November.

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Mian Javed Latif said a decision on PML-N supremo and the three-time prime minister Sharif's anticipated return will be discussed with the coalition partners.

India urges caution, consensus-building in Nepal

India urges caution, consensus-building in Nepal

Rediff.com5 May 2009

India has urged caution and consensus-building among Nepal's political parties so that the nation does not get further sucked into political uncertainty due to the events in the past few days, with the latest being the resignation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) after President Ram Baran Yadav asked Army chief General R Katawal to stay on despite Prachanda's move to replace General Katawal.

Earthquake jolts crisis-ravaged Japanese economy

Earthquake jolts crisis-ravaged Japanese economy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Today's devastating quake has dealt another blow to the ailing Japanese economy, already faced with mounting debts and falling exports.