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Was RBI right to let the rupee slide?

Was RBI right to let the rupee slide?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Can we find fault with RBI for not intervening enough in the market? Actually no, say some experts. A correction in rupee was long overdue.

India's latest farm woe: Where to store the agri products?

India's latest farm woe: Where to store the agri products?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

If more commodities which have seen a sharp rise in MSP are to be procured, such as pulses, oilseed and cereals, there could be a storage problem. Also, if state-owned Cotton Corporation of India joins in, this problem will aggravate.

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Western drugmakers, including Pfizer Inc, Novartis AG, Roche Holding AG and Sanofi SA, covet a bigger share of the fast-growing Indian drugs market.

Ministry assures, India won't face any oil shortage

Ministry assures, India won't face any oil shortage

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

A massive drone strike on the world's largest crude-processing facility operated by Saudi Arabia's Aramco has driven oil prices to their highest level in nearly four months. The attack has knocked out over half of Saudi Arabia's production as it cut 5.7 million barrels per day or over 5 per cent of the world's supply.

Govt to make overtures to unions to call off Sept 2 stir

Govt to make overtures to unions to call off Sept 2 stir

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The Left unions want concrete action and not just 'assurances'.

Rs 50K to 20 crores: 5 govt friendly funding schemes for women

Rs 50K to 20 crores: 5 govt friendly funding schemes for women

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Did you know that women can avail for a loan of upto Rs 20 crores to set up a manufacturing business?

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Since 2016, when India was officially recognised in US law as a 'major defence partner', Washington has purposefully upgraded the defence relationship.

Pak must stop terror for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Pak must stop terror for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Modi told President Xi that he has made efforts to improve ties with Islamabad but these efforts have been "derailed".

PM Modi arrives in Iran; Chabahar port, energy ties high on agenda

PM Modi arrives in Iran; Chabahar port, energy ties high on agenda

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sudnay arrived in Tehran on a two-day visit.

Despite US protest, India wants to raise oil imports from Iran

Despite US protest, India wants to raise oil imports from Iran

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Oil accounts for about a third of India's total imports and higher dollar prices combined with a rupee near all-time lows have increased its cost.

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

China's presence in the international dog house is just the kind of opportunity that his opponents must be waiting for, predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

US 'watching' Pranab visit to Iran

US 'watching' Pranab visit to Iran

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

With External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee set to visit Iran on February 6, there will be more than one pair of eyes watching the visit closely.

Why is Iran crude so important for India?

Why is Iran crude so important for India?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

One of the major advantages of buying Iran crude is the additional credit period of 90 days that the country gives to India, compared to 30 days by other countries.

NSG membership: How India countered China's Pakistan card

NSG membership: How India countered China's Pakistan card

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'The onus is now on China to explain to the world why it feels Pakistan should accompany India on the question of NSG Membership!! China's not so covert help for Pakistan's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes will stand exposed,' says former ambassador G Parthasarathy.

Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

With Donald Trump the appeal has to be to his business instincts in which his personal interests seem to play a significant role, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes. Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Is an India-China 'Reset' on the Cards?

Is an India-China 'Reset' on the Cards?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

It is apparent that an easing of tensions at the border and a disengagement of troops is on the cards, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Govt drops move to make hire and fire easier

Govt drops move to make hire and fire easier

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

The decision to drop the proposal was taken last month during a meeting that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley held with labour ministry officials.

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Pakistan would want to take full advantage of the situation to direct Taliban trained terrorists into the Kashmir Valley, alert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The list, according to media reports, also features reducing ties with Iran and closing a Turkish military base.

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'President-elect Biden, in particular, has deep knowledge of, and experience with, dealing with India, serving as a custodian and champion of the relationship long before it was fashionable to do so.'

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The 15-member body called for enhanced actions, from closing financial system loopholes to stopping the abuse of charitable causes, as well as updating the existing IS and Al Qaeda sanctions list.

Why gold prices are likely to spike this year

Why gold prices are likely to spike this year

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Geopolitical climate and equity markets as supportive for gold's role as a risk hedge.

'Oh, you are Kakodkar!', President Bush exclaimed

'Oh, you are Kakodkar!', President Bush exclaimed

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Dr Kakodkar's strategic stubbornness ultimately got India what it wanted though the negotiations with the US went to the wire, notes Shivanand Kanavi.

No law broken in Sudan deal: Hindujas

No law broken in Sudan deal: Hindujas

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Hindujas said the deal was struck by Ashok Leyland, an Indian company owned by the Hindujas.

Russia, Israel normalise ties with Turkey; Putin calls Erdogan

Russia, Israel normalise ties with Turkey; Putin calls Erdogan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The breakthrough phone call by Putin to Erdogan came after the Turkish strongman on Monday sent a letter to the Kremlin leader that Moscow said contained an apology.

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Every student of Classes 9 and 10 will receive Rs 2,200 and that of Classes 11 and 12 Rs 7,500 as scholarships, said the manifesto, which was released by Prasad in Ranchi, in the presence of Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Tribal Minister Arjun Munda and BJP's state unit president Laxman Gilua.

Patient's state to permit kidney transplant

Patient's state to permit kidney transplant

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, the states have been authorised to accord sanction for transplantations to stop trade in human organs.

Explained! The alleged fraud committed by Reliance Industries

Explained! The alleged fraud committed by Reliance Industries

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

What was the fraud? Why did Sebi drag its feet on the order? What options does RIL have now? Samie Modak explains these and more.

Bears tighten grip, markets at 20-month closing lows

Bears tighten grip, markets at 20-month closing lows

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Stock specific action is seen with some of the prominent companies posting their quarterly numbers.

If Trump continues to challenge Kim Jong-un...

If Trump continues to challenge Kim Jong-un...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Rajaram Panda explains why the US president needs to restrain himself and build a relationship with China to put any credible pressure on North Korea.

Mary Kom adds another feather to her illustrious hat

Mary Kom adds another feather to her illustrious hat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Mary Kom will represent the Asian bloc in the group

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Rahul Johri has been included in the six-member working group, set up by the ICC, to consider the sanctioning of players' release for the franchise-based Twenty20 leagues across the world.

Why Rex has a tough road ahead to undo blunders

Why Rex has a tough road ahead to "undo blunders"

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Propelled to the position of the Secretary of State to "undo" years of American foreign policy "blunders and disasters", ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson now faces the biggest challenge of his life to translate his business acumen to international diplomacy.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

US is OK with India engaging Russia, but...

US is OK with India engaging Russia, but...

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The United States has said it has no problem with India's engagement with Russia, but cautioned that it was not the right time to have trade deals with Moscow because of a series of international sanctions against it.

Spain to toughen anti-doping code

Spain to toughen anti-doping code

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Spain is to introduce an anti-doping code to improve detection procedures, speed up the implementation of sanctions and clamp down on the trading of banned substances.

Will RBI hike rates in October?

Will RBI hike rates in October?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The rupee has depreciated 10.5 per cent against the dollar this year, making it Asia's worst-performing currency.

What is working for Modi if not the economy?

What is working for Modi if not the economy?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Flurry of economic reform suggests Modi realises his muscular nationalism script is getting jaded. Chances are he'll try for economic recovery but stick to what's worked so far, observes Shekhar Gupta.