Xi's domestic challenges in the months ahead

There is simmering disquiet in the Communist party and the world is watching as to what can unfold in China in the days to come ahead of next year's party congress, notes Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE:......

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

Sitharaman, who is in Russia on a three-day visit, also met her Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe on the sidelines of the international security conference. IMAGE: Defence Minister Nirmala......

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

A two-time Rajya Sabha MP from Madhya Pradesh, Dave was known in the BJP as a man gifted with immaculate organisational skills. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his last respects to......

'We Indians are totally Pak obsessed'

As part of a series of chats, which will help understand the significance and scope of US President Barack Obama's visit to India,noted journalistSiddharth Varadarajan interacted with rediff.com......

Govt withdraws equalisation levy of 2%: FinMin

The government on Tuesday announced withdrawal of the 2 per cent equalisation levy or digital tax on overseas e-commerce supplies. IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post......

Auto sector discusses issues with Commerce Min

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met representatives of automobile industry body SIAM and discussed challenges faced by the sector that is reeling under a prolonged......

Commerce Min seeks liberalised packing credit scheme from RBI

Worried over rising trade deficit, the Commerce Ministry has suggested the Reserve Bank liberalise packing credit scheme for exporters to encourage shipments. "We would . . . request that RBI's......

China wealth fund, Commerce Min to get new heads

China will likely appoint savvy international dealmakers to run its giant sovereign wealth fund and Commerce Ministry in a soft power push to soothe fears over a planned spending spree to boost......