News for 'political uncertainty'

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'There is little appetite in the Democratic foreign policy establishment to pick a fight with India.'

5 investment risks to be aware of

5 investment risks to be aware of

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Several types of investment risks can threaten your portfolio -- some are easier to avoid than others

How BJP was outsmarted in Kashmir

How BJP was outsmarted in Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'Although the tactical move to outflank the BJP fell through with New Delhi's decisive intervention and eventual dissolution of the state assembly, the PDP, NC and the Congress appeared to be more than satisfied.' 'They see the assembly dissolution as their 'great achievement'.' 'If one were to believe what they say, this was also their main objective,' reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the doyen of Kashmiri commentators.

Why Yeddy may not be BJP's best bet in Karnataka

Why Yeddy may not be BJP's best bet in Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

In true Karnataka political style, which cuts across parties and loyalties, any reinstatement of Yeddiyurappa, even with adequate legislative majority, could trigger rebellion from within, which could embarrass the Modi-Shah duo than any other development elsewhere in the country, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Since allowing FDI in multi-brand retail has been left to the states, Indian companies may not benefit as foreign investors are wary of the politics.

Differences shouldn't become disputes: India to China

Differences shouldn't become disputes: India to China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Welcoming Jaishankar, Foreign Minister Wang referred to the Indo-Pak tensions without directly mentioning about India scrapping the Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Sensex closes below 33,000 on inflation worries

Sensex closes below 33,000 on inflation worries

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The broader 50-issue NSE Nifty dropped 38.35 points, or 0.38 per cent, to close at 10,186.60

4-day CM Fadnavis quits after Ajit Pawar's volte face

4-day CM Fadnavis quits after Ajit Pawar's volte face

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

"We realised that we don't have the required numbers to form the government and we don't want to indulge in horse-trading," Fadnavis told reporters after announcing his decision.

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states, only sees the United States," Biden said in his victory speech on Saturday night.

BJP condemns arrest of Singhal over VHP's yatra

BJP condemns arrest of Singhal over VHP's yatra

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

With a massive crackdown by the UP government to enforce its ban on VHP's yatra in Ayodhya, BJP condemned the arrest of Ashok Singhal and other religious leaders and said Samajwadi Party will face the wrath of people for its actions.

'This will lead to a very ugly assault on the Constitution'

'This will lead to a very ugly assault on the Constitution'

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'... in the form of possible payments to MLAs and horse-trading for the BJP to win.'

'Justice prevailed' but TN's future seems bleak

'Justice prevailed' but TN's future seems bleak

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The infighting in the AIADMK has made it weak on par with the DMK and other parties, says R Rajagopalan.

AAP says no to alliance with Cong only in Delhi

AAP says no to alliance with Cong only in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

"Our decision to form an alliance with the Congress was to stop the Modi-Shah duo," Sisodia said.

Bank reforms positive but implementation a risk, says Fitch

Bank reforms positive but implementation a risk, says Fitch

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Bank reforms positive but implementation a risk, says Fitch.

'Foreign funds are unlikely to exit India'

'Foreign funds are unlikely to exit India'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Nobutaka Kitajima, chief investment officer -- equity, LIC Nomura Mutual Fund, tells Business Standard the reaction to the Fed's statements has been overdone and the current downturn has punished certain stocks much more than their inherent economic worth and business potential.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Doval was seen eating food on a footpath outside closed shops and talking to locals.

El Nino may have a bearing on inflation: RBI

El Nino may have a bearing on inflation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Wholesale price-based inflation eased to a nine-month low of 4.68 per cent in February, while retail inflation slowed to a 25-month low of 8.1 per cent.

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Economists polled in a recent survey by Ficci unanimously felt that the rupee will continue to be under pressure in 2018-19

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

Modi govt has been slow to match its rhetoric in reforms: US

Modi govt has been slow to match its rhetoric in reforms: US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

US State Department's report said that this has resulted in many investors retreating slightly from their once forward-leaning support of the BJP-led government

Speaking for the aam aadmi

Speaking for the aam aadmi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

How nice it would be to see public morchas, fasts, bandhs and letters to the Prime Minister or the chief ministers to reflect and act on some of these matters too!

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'Businessmen like Rajiv render public service when they speak truth to power,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

No clarity over govt formation in J&K yet

No clarity over govt formation in J&K yet

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

With the mourning period over on Sunday, the BJP expects political discussion within the PDP to start now following which it will respond accordingly

Stable government brightens recovery hopes: RBI

Stable government brightens recovery hopes: RBI

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The report said efforts to stabilise the economy through monetary policy interventions need to be complemented by appropriate fiscal policy measures.

'Govt should present new Budget'

'Govt should present new Budget'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'This prime minister thinks he knows everything.' 'He has to consult, he has to talk and he has to mobilise the best people, but having seen him function, I have no expectations from him.'

Where to hedge in 2019

Where to hedge in 2019

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Continue to invest normally unless prices fall drastically in April-May. If prices do fall drastically, invest more than normal, advises Devangshu Datta.

Markets unlikely to see any pre-interim Budget rally

Markets unlikely to see any pre-interim Budget rally

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The government is expected to dole out some populist policies, especially for the rural / farm sector while presenting the interim budget, given that the country is heading towards general elections over the next few months.

Turmoil gives sleepless nights to textile makers in Surat

Turmoil gives sleepless nights to textile makers in Surat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The industry is losing Rs 20 crore a day, as consignments stalled just before festivities.

Britain's Theresa May wins confidence vote in leadership

Britain's Theresa May wins confidence vote in leadership

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Under the party's rules, May's leadership of the party cannot be challenged for at least a year now.

No Israeli-type clusters for Kashmir Pandits: Mufti

No Israeli-type clusters for Kashmir Pandits: Mufti

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Sayeed said his government was committed to bring the displaced community back but ruled out setting up 'Israeli-type' separate clusters

2G scam casts big shadow on Maran's Sun Network

2G scam casts big shadow on Maran's Sun Network

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Analysts say the Sun Network's fundamentals may be sound but the troubles faced by Maran have caused a lot of volatility.

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The expectation was that Modi would become even bolder in his approach, and after only four months into his second term, we are starting to see evidence of this.'

Dialogue is the key to resolve our problems: Outgoing Pak envoy

Dialogue is the key to resolve our problems: Outgoing Pak envoy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Basit punctuated his pitch for dialogue with his advocacy for "self-determination" of the Kashmiri populace.

Ex-servicemen adamant on cancellation of India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala

Ex-servicemen adamant on cancellation of India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Uncertainty refused to die down over the fate of the high-profile match between India and Pakistan in the upcoming World Twenty20 as the ex-servicemen league's state chief on Thursday vehemently protested against hosting of the game in Dharamsala, saying the 'matter is non-negotiable'.

Post-Jayalalithaa, TN maybe in for a bout of instability

Post-Jayalalithaa, TN maybe in for a bout of instability

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The political stability that Tamil Nadu saw under Chief Minister Jayalalithaa may be a thing of the past, as the new administration struggles to find its feel, says R Rajagopalan.

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

It's only when Gold moves away from Akshay Kumar's blundering Bangla and hockey humbug to become a story of grace among go-getters that it comes close to becoming the movie it should have been, says Sukanya Verma.

Will winner take all in Tamil Nadu?

Will winner take all in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

With election campaign ending in Tamil Nadu before it goes to polls on Thursday, N Sathiya Moorthy lists a few questions uppermost in the minds of voters.

« Prev  |