News for 'post-election'

How celebrities helped Modi to increase his Twitter visibility

How celebrities helped Modi to increase his Twitter visibility

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

According to a study, Modi's rise to political leadership coincided with the expanding use of social media in India.

BJP or Congress: Who will Deve Gowda choose?

BJP or Congress: Who will Deve Gowda choose?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

With opinion polls predicting a hung assembly in Karnataka and the possibility that the JD-S could be the 'king maker' after the polls, H D Deve Gowda stays mum about his party's post-election strategy.

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Post elections, the company has been making frequent visits to various ministries, including the IT ministry, commerce ministry, as well as different agencies to get the hang of things in the administration.

14 IPOs raised $940 mn in Q1 of 2019

14 IPOs raised $940 mn in Q1 of 2019

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Around 70 companies have received IPO clearance from markets regulator Sebi, but are waiting for election results.

No election has ever mattered more

No election has ever mattered more

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Even though we may have voted a President out of office, that does not mean those who loyally supported him will be silenced. Nor should they be. While we may not agree with our neighbour's opinions, we can never stop fighting for their right to voice them, asserts Urvashi Banerjea.

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'There are voters that may only come out to vote for him because he's speaking to their issues and they may not be Democrat or Republican'

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Contractors were seen busy boarding up major stores and businesses from New York and Boston in the north to southern Houston to Washington DC and Chicago in the east to San Francisco in theWest.

2 out of every Rs 5 the govt spends is borrowed money

2 out of every Rs 5 the govt spends is borrowed money

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

When emerging from this crisis, the govt must consider a fresh approach to reviving growth, revisiting the Centre-state fiscal balance, and devising a re-imagined GST 2.0, suggests T N Ninan.

Chandrakant Patil new Maha BJP chief, Lodha replaces Shelar

Chandrakant Patil new Maha BJP chief, Lodha replaces Shelar

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The elections for the 288-member House are due in September-October this year.

Are Modi's speech-writers getting Tamil Nadu wrong?

Are Modi's speech-writers getting Tamil Nadu wrong?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

For Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dig up the perceived past of the DMK rival, now under a new leader in M K Stalin, may not gel with the voters, both old and new. If they are still going to vote for the AIADMK-BJP combine, it will be for entirely different reasons, and despite Modi's poll speeches, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

What EC is doing to curb illegal cash flow in LS polls

What EC is doing to curb illegal cash flow in LS polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The EC has asked all departments to deploy round-the-clock flying squads, quick-response teams, and high-tech machinery to check money inflow. They are also to examine vehicles passing though check-posts, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Rahul summoned by 2 Guj courts in defamation cases

Rahul summoned by 2 Guj courts in defamation cases

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The complaints were filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for allegedly calling Union Minister Amit Shah a "murder accused" and saying that "all thieves have Modi as surname".

Can poor monsoons rain on the BSE's parade?

Can poor monsoons rain on the BSE's parade?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Monsoons have had limited effect on market returns for a given year, report Sachin Mampatta and Sundar Sethuraman.

Lone BSP minister in Kumaraswamy government quits

Lone BSP minister in Kumaraswamy government quits

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

He said he would continue to support the ruling coalition.

Why RBI must start building reserves soon

Why RBI must start building reserves soon

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has been a consistent advocate of floating exchange rates and this may come in the way of his willingness to buy up dollars, thereby preventing the rupee from discovering its true value.

Indian envoy to US Sarna meets Trump in Oval Office

Indian envoy to US Sarna meets Trump in Oval Office

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

This was the first meeting of the top Indian diplomat with Trump after he was sworn in as the US President on January 20.

Motown bracing to drive in slow lane, at least for some months

Motown bracing to drive in slow lane, at least for some months

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Cumulative sale at India's top six passenger vehicle (PV) makers dropped 0.7 per cent to 267,000 units, from 269,000 a year before.

'BJP campaign in Tripura was amazing'

'BJP campaign in Tripura was amazing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'The BJP capitalised on the Left Front's failure and inaction and the Congress' deliberate retreat in Tripura.'

Is Karunanidhi getting cosy with Modi?

Is Karunanidhi getting cosy with Modi?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President M Karunanidhi on Friday described Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as a 'hardworker' and a 'good friend.'

7 lessons you can learn from AAP's failure!

7 lessons you can learn from AAP's failure!

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party's recent debacle tells us why just good intentions are not enough to succeed.

ITC down over 1%; Sensex pares gains marginally

ITC down over 1%; Sensex pares gains marginally

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Market opened higher tracking robust global cues amid strong foreign fund inflows.

Karnataka 2018: Strongest Opposition vs weakest leading party

Karnataka 2018: Strongest Opposition vs weakest leading party

Rediff.com22 May 2018

With 103 members belonging to the BJP, the Karnataka assembly will witness a balance it has never seen.

Mid-year economic review set to make a comeback

Mid-year economic review set to make a comeback

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The review will not only present data, trends but also list out the achievements of the Narendra Modi government

CFO Optimism Index continues to improve during Q2 2014: D&B

CFO Optimism Index continues to improve during Q2 2014: D&B

Rediff.com6 May 2014

According to the Dun & Bradstreet CFO optimism index, nearly half of the surveyed CFOs expressed optimism regarding the macro economic scenario for the Indian corporate during the April-June quarter of this year.

Shiv Sena may contest election to Assembly Speaker's post

Shiv Sena may contest election to Assembly Speaker's post

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Shiv Sena on Monday night said that not only has it staked claim to the Leader of Opposition's post in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, it may also contest election to the Speaker's post.

'Sharif unlikely to change Pak approach toward India'

'Sharif unlikely to change Pak approach toward India'

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Even as there is a sense of positivity over Indo-Pak ties after the outcome of Pakistan polls, a former Pakistani diplomat believes a regime change is unlikely to bring any substantial shift in Islamabad's approach.

Motown hits speed breaker in May

Motown hits speed breaker in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 8.62 per cent to 20,86,358 units from 22,83,262 units in May 2018.

Near-term growth prospects remain favourable in India: IMF

Near-term growth prospects remain favourable in India: IMF

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

IMF says, India will grow significantly in near-term.

Dealmakers eye poll boost for $30 billion M&As in 2014

Dealmakers eye poll boost for $30 billion M&As in 2014

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Post-elections, the pace is expected to be greater for inbound deals, which have been largely pushed back for many months now for want of better clarity on the policy stance of new government, experts said.

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Unlike other countries, the US does not send its election observers to India because of the strong independent credentials of the Election Commission of India.

Obama's approval rating at three-year high: Gallup

Obama's approval rating at three-year high: Gallup

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

US President Barack Obama's approval rating post-election has soared to 56 per cent, and is now at its highest rating in the rolling survey since October 2009, according to the latest Gallup poll.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

Rediff.com29 May 2019

I had said that eloquence of silence is always difficult but far more desirable to see the election process through instead of creating ill-timed controversies.

All eyes on RBI as rate cut looms large

All eyes on RBI as rate cut looms large

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

According to Soumya Kanti Ghosh, chief economic advisor of the State Bank of India group, a 50 bps rate cut is a possibility, but 25 bps is more likely.

Interim Budget: Cheers for taxpayers likely

Interim Budget: Cheers for taxpayers likely

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The finance minister is likely to announce the government's vision for a tax-friendly regime by raising the I-T exemption limit from the current Rs 250,000 per annum.

Egypt president appoints new prime minister

Egypt president appoints new prime minister

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Hesham Qandil, a United States-educated technocrat was on Tuesday roped in by President Mohamed Mursi to be Egypt's first post election prime minister, who will face the task of restoring the country's socio-economic stability, hit by months of protests and uncertainty.

Why not Mamata or Mayawati?: Deve Gowda on Oppn's PM face

Why not Mamata or Mayawati?: Deve Gowda on Oppn's PM face

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Gowda said that the Congress will play a crucial role in forging opposition unity in the bid by the alliance to dislodge the BJP from power.

Congress leader suspended for referring to Rahul as 'Pappu'

Congress leader suspended for referring to Rahul as 'Pappu'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Pradhan has stated that the message in question was not sent by him, and he wasn't given an opportunity to explain himself.

Pak polls 'stolen', results 'tainted and dubious': Sharif

Pak polls 'stolen', results 'tainted and dubious': Sharif

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Sharif said that Khan's position was much weaker this time than in 2013 when last general elections were held.

Revealed: How BJP sealed the alliance deal with Shiv Sena

Revealed: How BJP sealed the alliance deal with Shiv Sena

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The Uddhav Thackeray-led party was told that the MNS and the NCP are not politically untouchables for the BJP