Ruchika Chitravanshi And Shine Jacob

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India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2014

India will extend the visa-on-arrival facility to all countries except eight with effect from September. The countries not covered under this single-entry e-visa facility, meant for purposes other than paid employment and education with a one-month time limit, are Pakistan, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Somalia. The facility is currently available to 11 countries, including New Zealand, Singapore, Luxembourg, Japan and Finland.

RIL's KG-D6 spend exceeds approved limit: CAG audit

RIL's KG-D6 spend exceeds approved limit: CAG audit

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2014

The govt auditor also indicts DGH and management committee of D1 and D3 fields

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2014

M Veerappa Moily's takeover of the environment & forests ministry last month, it appears, is turning out to be a blessing for Coal India Ltd (CIL), the world's largest coal producer.

CBI probe in R-Telecom's 'deal' with Swiss firm hits dead-end

CBI probe in R-Telecom's 'deal' with Swiss firm hits dead-end

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2014

The agency had earlier alleged that the company had sold its 9.1% stake to Delphi for Rs 10 crore --a rate much lower than the prevalent market price.

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

The city's landmark five-star Taj Mahal hotel, popularly called the Taj Mansingh after the road it's situated on, is likely to get yet another lease extension.

India sees sluggish growth in foreign tourist arrivals

India sees sluggish growth in foreign tourist arrivals

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

The number of foreign tourists coming to India grew a modest four per cent between January and December 2013, coinciding with women travellers' perception on the country as a safe destination hitting rock bottom.

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

Lt Governor says discoms must cooperate or face cancellation of licences. Ficci cries interference.

PSU consortium to quit Egyptian petro blocks

PSU consortium to quit Egyptian petro blocks

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

This comes even after the Indian ambassador there had said this would affect the interests of other Indian companies.

No magic wand left with Kejriwal to rollback CNG prices

No magic wand left with Kejriwal to rollback CNG prices

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2013

The likely solution that appears before the AAP government is to seek for a higher quota of domestic natural gas for Delhi, which would bring down auto and cooking gas prices.

OilMin to seek higher diesel price increase

OilMin to seek higher diesel price increase

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2013

Ministry to propose a new subsidy mechanism to cap upstream firms' share.

Domestic travel to get boost this winter

Domestic travel to get boost this winter

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2013

Online travel companies such as Yatra.com are offering a flat 33 per cent off on hotel bookings for a limited period.

Now, energy ratings for LPG stove

Now, energy ratings for LPG stove

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2013

Star ratings would be applicable for diesel pumps in the agriculture sector.

Biz as usual, The Lalit says it hasn't got closure notice

Biz as usual, The Lalit says it hasn't got closure notice

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2013

Delhi Pollution Control Committee has asked water & electricity providers to cut supply

RIL may be allowed to charge new price for KG-D6 gas

RIL may be allowed to charge new price for KG-D6 gas

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2013

Could get $8.4 per mmBtu from April 2014 by furnishing bank guarantee that would be encashed if D1, D3 gas hoarding proved

CBI: Caged parrot or a poor man's Hercule Poirot?

CBI: Caged parrot or a poor man's Hercule Poirot?

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2013

Endless cases, piles of files, meagre resources and unrelenting scrutiny... the CBI's life story is all that and more, says Ruchika Chitravanshi

Indian consortium in race to bag $2-bn stake in Russia LNG project

Indian consortium in race to bag $2-bn stake in Russia LNG project

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

Yamal LNG is a joint venture owned by OAO Novatek with 80 per cent and Total S A holding 20 per cent stake OAO Novatek holds 60 per cent stake in Yamal LNG, while Total S A and China National Petroleum Corp hold 20 per cent each

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2013

The run-up to next year's general elections might see some of the top executives of government-run companies getting unlucky. And, the period could become the best in the lives of those waiting in the wings.

KG-D6 wells' output could touch zero by 2021-22

KG-D6 wells' output could touch zero by 2021-22

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2013

The 25-year production sharing contract, however, ends in 2029.

Cyclone Phailin flattens Puri as a tourist destination

Cyclone Phailin flattens Puri as a tourist destination

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2013

Companies are reaching out to travellers who'd booked packages for Gopalpur and Puri for a stay later this month and November, to update them on the situation.

RIL's wait for higher gas price to get longer

RIL's wait for higher gas price to get longer

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2013

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries (RIL) might be denied a higher gas price from its D1 and D3 fields until the arbitration process with the government is over and a third-party expert report on the fall in output at the KG-D6 block is out.