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A reversal of roles

A reversal of roles

Rediff.com12 May 2004

IPL 2023: Pacer Lockie Ferguson returns to KKR

IPL 2023: Pacer Lockie Ferguson returns to KKR

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Lockie Ferguson has previously represented KKR, the two-time champions, from 2017 to 2021.

Economy improving but inflation remains a concern: RBI

Economy improving but inflation remains a concern: RBI

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Indian economy is gathering momentum in the second quarter, though inflation would continue to average above the central bank's comfort zone of 6 per cent, said an article in the RBI's monthly bulletin released on Thursday. The consumer price index (CPI) based retail inflation shot up significantly to 7.44 per cent in July, from 4.87 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to soaring prices of tomato, vegetables and other food items. In his address to the nation on the Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to take more steps to contain price rise.

Sharad Pawar's MLA grand-nephew's firm gets MPCB notice for partial shutdown

Sharad Pawar's MLA grand-nephew's firm gets MPCB notice for partial shutdown

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Baramati Agro works in the fields of animal and poultry feed manufacturing, sugar and ethanol manufacturing, co-generation of power, trading of agri-commodities, fruits and vegetables and dairy products.

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

There have been sharp differences between the Russia-China combine and the Western countries over the text to describe the Ukraine crisis.

India's personal data protection bill may threaten innovation, growth: USTR

India's personal data protection bill may threaten innovation, growth: USTR

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The US on Thursday raised concerns over India's Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill and draft non-personal data governance framework, claiming these could potentially threaten innovation and economic growth. In its latest 'Special 301' Report, the US Trade Representative (USTR) kept India on the priority watch list, maintaining the country remains one of the world's most challenging major economies with respect to protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP). In December 2021, a joint parliamentary committee released a report recommending changes to the PDP Bill, 2019, that could undermine important IP protections in India.

HC quashes closure order against Rohit Pawar's firm

HC quashes closure order against Rohit Pawar's firm

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

A division bench led by Justice Nitin Jamdar said the MPCB order was set aside for being 'disproportionate' and noted the order was passed in a 'hasty manner'.

Shourie to attend London WTO meet

Shourie to attend London WTO meet

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

India will be represented by Union Divestment Minister Arun Shourie in the informal World Trade Organisation ministerial meeting convened by US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

India: A huge trade opportunity for Canada

India: A huge trade opportunity for Canada

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Canada now has seven trade offices in India, making Canada's network of trade offices in India its largest outside the United States.

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Its people are either victims of corruption or witnesses to it.'

Ohio ban, visa fee hike to dominate Indo-US meet

Ohio ban, visa fee hike to dominate Indo-US meet

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

India's disappointment over recent 'protectionist' measures by the United States, including increase in visa fee for IT professionals and Ohio's ban on government outsourcing, will be raised at the high level ministerial meeting in Washington on Tuesday.

US federal body begins hearing on Indian trade policies

US federal body begins hearing on Indian trade policies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

A federal body began a hearing on the impact of Indian trade policies on US businesses wherein American bodies and advocacy groups slammed India for its trade practices, alleging they hit their jobs and business.

Google tax: American IT and steel lobbies back action against India

Google tax: American IT and steel lobbies back action against India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The group has called for a retaliatory tariff action against India, if New Delhi does not roll back the 'unilateral and discriminatory' equalisation levy or Google Tax.

Adani makes Rs 31,000 cr open offer for ACC, Ambuja Cements

Adani makes Rs 31,000 cr open offer for ACC, Ambuja Cements

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Adani Group on Friday launched its Rs 31,000-crore open offer to acquire 26 per cent additional stake from the public shareholders of Swiss firm Holcim's two Indian listed entities ACC Ltd and Ambuja Cements. In May this year, the Adani Group had announced that it had clinched a deal to acquire a controlling stake in Holcim Ltd's businesses in India for $10.5 billion. Markets regulator Sebi granted approval for the open offer last week.

Russian energy giant Rosneft appoints first Indian on its board

Russian energy giant Rosneft appoints first Indian on its board

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Russian energy giant Rosneft has appointed a former Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) director to its board in signs it may be looking at boosting trade links with India. G K Satish, who retired as director for business development at IOC in 2021, is one of the three new faces appointed to the 11-strong board of directors of Rosneft, according to a statement issued by the Russian firm. Satish, 62, is the first Indian to be appointed to the board of Rosneft.

CPI-M veteran V S Achuthanandan turns 100

CPI-M veteran V S Achuthanandan turns 100

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Veteran Communist leader and former chief minister V S Achuthanandan, one of the most popular and crowd-puller leaders in the history of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist in the state, turned 100 on Friday.

Govt tightens trade union norms

Govt tightens trade union norms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

There have been several occasions when workers have raised an industrial dispute with employers demanding compensation for being retrenched due to continued illness

PM Modi sets off for Britain; eyes post-Brexit trade

PM Modi sets off for Britain; eyes post-Brexit trade

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

In the UK, he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Do FTAs boost manufacturing, exports? Not always

Do FTAs boost manufacturing, exports? Not always

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Countries negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) need to keep in mind eight "myths" which surround these pacts, like they lead to accelerated increase in exports and promote domestic manufacturing, according to a report by think-tank GTRI. The report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) claims to dispel these 'myths', including that FTAs weaken the WTO (World Trade Organisation), countries are rushing to do FTAs, and these pacts promote investment and lower prices. It is "erroneously" believed that most world trade happens through the FTA route, but in reality, it is less than 20 per cent, said the report titled 'FTAs: Fabulous, Futile, or Flawed?'.

China says will raise  imports; analysts doubtful

China says will raise imports; analysts doubtful

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

China has promised to "vigorously" expand imports of key products from around the world to balance its export driven trade, but analysts dismissed it as a mere lip service than a firm commitment.

AI pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

AI pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The national carrier currently has 15 recognised trade unions.

US keen on investment treaty with India

US keen on investment treaty with India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

The recession hit US today said it wants to enhance dialogue with India on key trade policy issues, including the bilateral investment treaty under negotiation.

India, Iran look at $25 bn trade by 2015

India, Iran look at $25 bn trade by 2015

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

India and Iran plan to reach USD 25 billion in annual bilateral trade in the next four years, Indian commerce ministry has said.

Relax norms on import of wine, toys, cosmetics: US to India

Relax norms on import of wine, toys, cosmetics: US to India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

It also sought permanent exemption from the requirements that wine and distilled spirits labels include an ingredients list and disclose the date the product was manufactured.

US drags India, China to WTO over subsidy programmes

US drags India, China to WTO over subsidy programmes

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Through these actions at the WTO, the United States is seeking the prompt provision of detailed information and data from China and India regarding the operation of these subsidy programmes, the USTR said.

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The prime minister, who is visiting the US at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, will join them for the state banquet along with a number of dignitaries on Thursday.

This American Actress To Perform At Modi's event

This American Actress To Perform At Modi's event

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

African American singer and actress Mary Millben, known for her moving rendition of Om Jai Jagadish Hare and Jana Gana Mana, will perform at a diaspora event to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra D Modi in Washington, DC on June 23.

India, China responsible for Doha deadlock: US official

India, China responsible for Doha deadlock: US official

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Since the Doha negotiations began in 2001, the world has changed dramatically, Deputy US Trade Representative Michael Punke stated before the US Senate Finance Committee.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

French Prez Macron to visit Delhi for G20 on Sept 9-10

French Prez Macron to visit Delhi for G20 on Sept 9-10

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Macron's office said the President will travel to Delhi to participate in the G20 Summit on September 9 and 10 following which he will leave for Bangladesh for a bilateral visit.

More than skin-deep: Nifty Next 50 complexion to get a shade of difference

More than skin-deep: Nifty Next 50 complexion to get a shade of difference

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty Next 50 Index could undergo large-scale changes if the proposed tweaks to its computation methodology get implemented. In a discussion paper floated recently, NSE Indices, which owns and manages a portfolio of over 350 indices under the Nifty brand, proposed that only stocks that are traded in the futures and options (F&O) segment can be part of the index. Currently, as many as 11 non-F&O stocks are part of the Nifty Next 50 Index, which, as the name suggests, represents the next rung of large and liquid securities after the Nifty50.

Jaitley may attend WTO meet in London

Jaitley may attend WTO meet in London

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

India may be represented by Commerce Minister Arun Jaitley at an informal conclave of key trade ministers convened by the United States Trade Representative Robert Zoellick in London this week to break the impasse in the WTO talks.

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

If the idea was to garner AIADMK votes with or without the three faction leaders after the party broke ties with the NDA, it may not work after all, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

G20's Delhi declaration sent a 'positive signal': China

G20's Delhi declaration sent a 'positive signal': China

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

India on Saturday pulled off a big diplomatic win after the G20 summit held under its presidency adopted a consensus declaration overcoming major differences on the Russia-Ukraine war, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for ending the "global trust deficit".

Won't let India, China take 'advantage' from WTO: Trump

Won't let India, China take 'advantage' from WTO: Trump

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Trump said India and China - the two economic giants from Asia - are no longer developing nations and as such they cannot take benefit from the WTO.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

Why Everyone Loves Meenakshii

Why Everyone Loves Meenakshii

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Who better can embody the joy of everyday dressing than the Khiladi actress?

Pak diplomats support trade with India

Pak diplomats support trade with India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

Top Pakistani diplomats have supported trade with India through rail and road networks besides backing the petroleum and gas pipeline links and said the country could achieve most of its economic objectives through it.

Global auto bodies to talk trade

Global auto bodies to talk trade

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006