Aashish Aryan &Amp;Amp; Shine Jacob

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Supermarkets in India may soon sell petrol, diesel

Supermarkets in India may soon sell petrol, diesel

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2019

If the reforms are implemented, multi-brand retail majors such as Future Group and Reliance Retail might enter the fuel retail space.

Railways' massage plans finally go on track

Railways' massage plans finally go on track

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

The Ratlam division of the national transporter is planning to provide head and foot massages to passengers in 39 trains originating from Indore railway

Biggest challenge facing Modi's Ujjwala Yojana

Biggest challenge facing Modi's Ujjwala Yojana

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2019

One of the major challenges before the government is that the annual average refill by a PMUY consumer is 3.28 cylinders compared to seven for others.

3 in race to bag civil work contract of bullet train

3 in race to bag civil work contract of bullet train

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2019

L&T, Ircon International and Tata Projects have showed interest in a tender issued by the National High Speed Rail Corporation, implementing agency for the project. The tender is for construction of stations, bridges, viaducts, maintenance depots and tunnels.

J&J to pay Rs 25 lakh each to 67 victims of faulty ASR hip implants

J&J to pay Rs 25 lakh each to 67 victims of faulty ASR hip implants

Rediff.com   31 May 2019

Of the 289 faulty hip implant victims identified, 93 patients had undergone revision surgeries. The company, however, said it could reach only 67 patients and would pay Rs 25 lakh each to the other 26 as well after verifying their claims and if those patients approached J&J.

Vikram Bakshi gets one last chance to settle Hudco dues

Vikram Bakshi gets one last chance to settle Hudco dues

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

Hudco had in 2006 given a loan of Rs 62.38 crore to Bakshi's private venture, Ascot Hotels and Resorts, for a commercial project in Noida. The loan, however, turned NPA in 2011.

Will petro products finally come under GST?

Will petro products finally come under GST?

Rediff.com   27 May 2019

The new government may also introduce a separate scheme for revival of stranded gas-based power projects

Another data mismatch! This time at the Railways

Another data mismatch! This time at the Railways

Rediff.com   16 May 2019

A change in electrification criterion in April 2017, with retrospective effect, helped the government add "already electrified 3,090 rkm" to its credit.

McDonald's vs Vikram Bakshi: Curtain comes down on the 6-year dispute

McDonald's vs Vikram Bakshi: Curtain comes down on the 6-year dispute

Rediff.com   7 May 2019

The two parties have also approached the Delhi high court pleading that two earlier court orders be modified allowing Bakshi to sell his shares in Connaught Plaza Restaurant to McDonald's India.

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

Rediff.com   5 May 2019

'The Congress's arrogance and unrealistic claims have weakened the anti-BJP movement at the national level.'

Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space at rail stations

Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space at rail stations

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

The investments by Uber and Ola included setting up kiosks, incentivising drivers for parking at the railway stations, and payments to the Indian Railways.

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

The app, which has close to 1 million users per day, its lawyer, is losing close to Rs 4.5 crore in revenues every day.

'Mischievious forces' behind CJI charges

'Mischievious forces' behind CJI charges

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2019

There was no occasion for the woman to interact directly with the CJI, notes Supreme Court Secretary General S S Kalgaonkar.

Bankruptcy: Creditors recover nearly half of total claims

Bankruptcy: Creditors recover nearly half of total claims

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2019

The total admitted claim of financial creditors of these 88 companies stood at Rs 1.3 trillion, of which they recovered Rs 65,635 crore.

Major churn among top ranks at Vedanta Cairn

Major churn among top ranks at Vedanta Cairn

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

The company management remained tight-lipped about the resignations, but indicated there was nothing unusual in these movements.

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2019

Before the MCC came into effect, Modi was busy laying stones, cutting ribbons, and unveiling plaques across the country.

Vande Bharat Express: Love at first sight

Vande Bharat Express: Love at first sight

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2019

The train has a lot to offer to its passengers: Silent run, fully-sealed gangway connecting two coaches, GPS-based passenger information system, modular bio-vacuum and disabled-friendly toilets, intelligent air conditioning that adjusts cooling according to the climate and closed-circuit television for safety.

Will HPCL, too, get the coveted Maharatna status?

Will HPCL, too, get the coveted Maharatna status?

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2019

If cleared, the ONGC arm will become the first subsidiary company of an existing Maharatna to get into this superior league among government-owned entities.

World's largest greenfield refinery may finally see the daylight

World's largest greenfield refinery may finally see the daylight

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2019

Estimated to cost $44 billion, the project was expected to be commissioned by 2025.

What is the controversy over Vande Bharat all about?

What is the controversy over Vande Bharat all about?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2019

The Railway Board and employees at Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, makers of the train, are at loggerheads over the proposed transfer of design and reassigning the manufacturing of Train 18 to Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli.