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In UNGA address, PM Modi pushes for reforms

In UNGA address, PM Modi pushes for reforms

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

In his pre-recorded video statement to the landmark General Debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Modi said the stability in the United Nations and empowerment of the world body are essential for the welfare of the world.

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Alamgir said that even after the fall of the Hasina government following a people's uprising, the 'Indian establishment is yet to reach out to BNP, even though China, the US, the UK, and Pakistan have already done so.'

'India, UK must work for global fin reforms'

'India, UK must work for global fin reforms'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

The President, who is the first Indian head of state to visit United Kingdom in last 20 years, said the British experience of public-private partnership and public sector capacity building would be especially useful to India.

Can Sunak turn the tide against Labour for record second term?

Can Sunak turn the tide against Labour for record second term?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

All pre-election opinion polls indicate a strong majority for the Opposition Labour Party, forcing the incumbent Sunak-led Conservatives on the back foot to caution voters against handing a "supermajority" to the Keir Starmer-led Labour.

Dangers and foibles of tax reform

Dangers and foibles of tax reform

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Of late the misappropriation of terms such as innovation and reform in the context of finance or taxation has become commonplace.

UK-based Indians hope polls will turn country towards reform

UK-based Indians hope polls will turn country towards reform

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

"This election will dictate the direction the nation takes. As an Indian living abroad, I am ashamed of the negative influences in my motherland, especially the crime rate, which is increasing rapidly."

FM pats banking sector for economic reforms

FM pats banking sector for economic reforms

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

India's Finance Minister P Chidambaram has described the country's banking sector as the driving force of economic reforms, though New Delhi is still to fully open the sector to foreign financial institutions.

Reforms in higher education: Have we achieved anything?

Reforms in higher education: Have we achieved anything?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

There is clearly something deeply rotten in the systems of institutional governance in the bastions of higher education in India, says TCA Anant.

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

British Parliament's Petitions Committee will consider a Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons complex on the issue of farmers protests and press freedom in India after an online petition attracted over 106,000 signatures.

'Govt can be bolder on administration, financial reforms'

'Govt can be bolder on administration, financial reforms'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Government needs to focus on areas where reforms are much easier

PM says FDI decision shows 'unwavering' commitment to reforms

PM says FDI decision shows 'unwavering' commitment to reforms

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

PM says FDI decision shows 'unwavering' commitment to reforms.

IMF flags decelerating pace of reforms in India

IMF flags decelerating pace of reforms in India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

IMF, which has also lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2016 and 2017 by a marginal 0.1 per cent to 3.1 and 3.4 per cent respectively, recommended six 'reform priorities' for India

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'

MFs should now take reforms forward: Sebi

MFs should now take reforms forward: Sebi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Last month, the Sahara Group challenged a Supreme Court order which had asked it to refund Rs 24,000 crore (Rs 240 billion) to around three crore (30 million) investors, to a larger bench.

Possibility of UNSC expansion on table but veto power a problem: Guterres

Possibility of UNSC expansion on table but veto power a problem: Guterres

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

He added that there was a proposal from France and UK some time ago for some restrictions in the use of the right of veto.

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The government needs to take positive action to reaffirm that story.

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will overtake Bimal Jalan before completing his second term in December, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The UK has relaxed its immigration rules giving greater flexibility to students and businesses that employ and sponsor international migrants.

Interim Budget 2024-25: Funds to boost reach on fintech industry wishlist

Interim Budget 2024-25: Funds to boost reach on fintech industry wishlist

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Indian fintechs and associated entities are hoping that the Union Budget 2024 will provide a boost and empower firms to extend their reach beyond Tier-II regions, with an emphasis on supporting enterprises led by women. The fintech industry, which has witnessed regulatory reforms over the last year, expects the Budget, scheduled to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, will further encourage financial inclusion, empower micro-small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) with lending solutions, and push for upskilling initiatives for the country's young workforce.

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers are protesting on various borders of Delhi since November 26, seeking repeal of three farm laws enacted in September.

UK, France support India as permanent member of UNSC

UK, France support India as permanent member of UNSC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The United Kingdom, France and Nepal have supported India's candidature as a permanent member of a reformed United Nations Security Council as member nations expressed frustration at the lack of progress on long-pending reforms in the powerful UN body.

Modi govt assures all help to Indian companies in UK

Modi govt assures all help to Indian companies in UK

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Europe is the second largest market for Indian IT-BPM industry

On the backfoot in UK PM race, Rishi Sunak vows to cut income tax by 20pc

On the backfoot in UK PM race, Rishi Sunak vows to cut income tax by 20pc

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

As the voting process for the new Conservative Party leader formally opened with postal ballots being mailed out to Tory members from Monday, Rishi Sunak vowed to cut the basic rate of income tax by 20 per cent in a few years if he is elected Britain's prime minister.

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'The first duty of the government is to learn lessons from a bad experience and course correct. It's a pity that the government is making policy without looking at evidence and differentiating between immediate and urgent.'

UK government outlines overhaul of student visas

UK government outlines overhaul of student visas

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work entitlements and the closure of the post study work route are some of the changes made to the student visa system in the United Kingdom, home secretary Theresa May has said. The announcement on Wednesday follows a major public consultation on the reform of Tier Four, which is the student entry route to the UK of the points based system, after a home office review revealed widespread abuse.

Failure to end Ukraine war shows UNSC's dysfunctional system: UNGA chief

Failure to end Ukraine war shows UNSC's dysfunctional system: UNGA chief

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

On Monday, Korosi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri with an overall focus on pressing global issues including those related to the UN.

TCS helps 100,000 employers sign-up for pension scheme in UK

TCS helps 100,000 employers sign-up for pension scheme in UK

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The roll-out of the auto enrollment began in October 2012.

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

It further said India is facilitating external commercial borrowings by startups in order to encourage innovation and promote ease of doing business.

How India can help UK save  NHS Services

How India can help UK save NHS Services

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Neilson, managing director of NHS Shared Business Services, said millions of pounds could be saved by outsourcing more National Health Services administration to India.

UK's new immigration rules to hit Indian professionals

UK's new immigration rules to hit Indian professionals

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

New rules are expected to make it tougher for British companies wanting to bring in foreign professionals from outside the EU, including countries like India

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

In a dazzling resurgence, foreign investors have graced the Indian equity markets with an influx of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023, fuelled by optimism over the country's resilient economic fundamentals amid shadows of a gloomy global scenario. Experts believe that the positive trend may continue in 2024. This follows Indian equities witnessing the worst-ever net outflow of Rs 1.21 lakh crore by FPIs in 2022 on aggressive rate hikes by the central banks globally after net inflows for three consecutive years.

4 of P5 nations support India for permanent UNSC seat: Govt

4 of P5 nations support India for permanent UNSC seat: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Four out of five permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have supported India's candidature for a permanent seat in the top world body, the government told the Lok Sabha on Friday.

India overtakes UK in defence spending; China remains a major challenger

India overtakes UK in defence spending; China remains a major challenger

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The nation has the fifth largest defence budget in the world, at $52.5 billion in 2017 ($51.1 billion in 2016), overtaking the UK whose defence budget fell from $52.5 billion in 2016 to $50.7 billion in 2017.

Labour, tax reforms to boost apparel, leather sectors: Survey

Labour, tax reforms to boost apparel, leather sectors: Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Indian companies struggle in face of a set of common challenges related to logistics, labour regulations, tax and tariff policy

Rishi Sunak vows to crack down on Islamist extremism, calls it 'significant threat'

Rishi Sunak vows to crack down on Islamist extremism, calls it 'significant threat'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

British-Indian prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak on Wednesday pledged a crackdown on Islamist extremism, the UK's most "significant terror threat", with a widened government definition of extremism and strengthening existing terrorism legislation.

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday said he views the current situation in Ukraine as an issue of humanity and human values and not of politics or economy even as he called for respecting international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

Will New Parliament Truly Be A Temple Of Democracy?

Will New Parliament Truly Be A Temple Of Democracy?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

In constitutional democracies the Opposition is legitimate and part of the legislature. To see it as the enemy and to try and get rid of it through convictions and expulsions is not democratic, asserts Aakar Patel.

UK law firms may set shop in India

UK law firms may set shop in India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan has said that UK law firms could be allowed to operate in India but a final decision in the matter would have to be taken by the Indian Bar Council.

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1930, John Maynard Keynes predicted that by 2030 technology would be so advanced that three hours of work per day would suffice. Has AI brought about the transformation that Keynes predicted, asks Atanu Biswas.