Shine Jacob, Deepak Patel

Stories by Shine Jacob, Deepak Patel

Skyroot's Success Changes India's Space Future

Skyroot's Success Changes India's Space Future

Rediff.com   5 days ago

'The Indian private space sector is no longer a high-risk bet; it is a highly bankable, globally competitive asset class capable of easing the global small satellite launch bottleneck.'

Somanath Joins Agnikul Ahead Of Mission 02

Somanath Joins Agnikul Ahead Of Mission 02

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The appointment comes as Agnikul prepares for Mission 02, a flight that will attempt, for the first time on Indian soil, the recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster and the extension of a rocket's upper stage into an on-orbit platform.

Pvt sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal

Pvt sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal

Rediff.com   7 days ago

Hyderabad-based Midwest Ltd has become the first Indian private company to secure overseas critical mineral mines, sealing a deal with Indonesia's state-run PT Perusahaan Mineral Nasional (PERMINAS) to ensure a long-term supply of rare earths.

Andhra Covid Deaths Trigger Southern Alert

Andhra Covid Deaths Trigger Southern Alert

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2026

'There is no need for panic as there is widespread protective immune memory in the population from vaccination as well as prior infections.'

What is hurting ease of doing business for Indian automakers?

What is hurting ease of doing business for Indian automakers?

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2026

Automobile manufacturers are increasingly vocal about the mounting paperwork and delays associated with India's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automotive sector, arguing that compliance requirements are becoming as challenging as meeting technical eligibility conditions. They are pushing for a simpler, faster, and more predictable certification and compliance framework.

Ford India's new Coimbatore hub to drive data science, enhance global resilience

Ford India's new Coimbatore hub to drive data science, enhance global resilience

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2026

Ford Business Solutions (FBS) India, the global capability centre for Ford Motor Company, has inaugurated a new office in Coimbatore, its third location in India. This expansion is a strategic move to strengthen the resilience of Ford's global operations, with nearly 50 per cent of its future growth in India expected to be in technology, data science, and data analytics.

Cosmoserve Mission to Test Space Debris Tech

Cosmoserve Mission to Test Space Debris Tech

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2026

Mission Embrace aims to perform the world's first in-orbit demonstration of soft robotic capture for future active debris removal missions

Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales Rise 24.6% In June

Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales Rise 24.6% In June

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2026

India's domestic passenger vehicle sales experienced a robust 24.6 per cent year-on-year increase in June, propelled by favourable government policies like income tax relief and repo rate cuts, alongside resilient rural demand, even as global crude oil prices pose potential cost pressures.

Mission Aagaman Gets Boost As Vikram-1 Readies For Historic Liftoff

Mission Aagaman Gets Boost As Vikram-1 Readies For Historic Liftoff

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

'With Vikram-1, we take our biggest step yet towards a reliable, high-cadence launch programme built in India, for India and the world.'

TVS Motor overtakes Hero, Honda in total two-wheeler sales for June

TVS Motor overtakes Hero, Honda in total two-wheeler sales for June

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

TVS Motor Company has emerged as India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer by total sales volume in June 2026, surpassing long-standing leaders Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, primarily driven by its strong international business performance.

Agnikul Partners With ICEYE To Develop, Launch Satellites

Agnikul Partners With ICEYE To Develop, Launch Satellites

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2026

'With this deal, we may see even 50 launches a year within the next few years.'

Delhi sets countdown for ICE 2W, 3W phaseout

Delhi sets countdown for ICE 2W, 3W phaseout

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2026

The Delhi government has approved the Delhi EV Policy 2.0, which will phase out fresh registrations of internal combustion engine (ICE) two-wheelers and three-wheelers over the next two years, starting with a ban on ICE 3Ws and N1 category LCVs from January 1, 2027, and ICE 2Ws from April 1, 2028.

Air India May Restore Flight Cuts

Air India May Restore Flight Cuts

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2026

'We may be able to wind back some of the schedule reductions we'd taken in recent months.'

Airbound, Andhra sign MoU to build large-scale drone delivery network

Airbound, Andhra sign MoU to build large-scale drone delivery network

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2026

The initiative is expected to begin with operations in Guntur, with both parties working towards enabling 10,000 daily drone flights across Andhra Pradesh over the coming year, a scale that could position the state among the largest commercial drone delivery networks globally.

480 new entrants entered Indian automobile sector last year, mostly in EVs

480 new entrants entered Indian automobile sector last year, mostly in EVs

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2026

India's electric vehicle market is experiencing an unprecedented boom with a 37 per cent increase in new entrants, driven by supportive policies and infrastructure.

India Achieves Quantum Cooling Milestone

India Achieves Quantum Cooling Milestone

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2026

This is one of the coldest temperatures achieved in a research facility in India with more than 80 per cent domestically sourced components.

TN CM Vijay carries forward DMK govt-initiated Rs 38,000-crore Hyundai project

TN CM Vijay carries forward DMK govt-initiated Rs 38,000-crore Hyundai project

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu's new government, led by C Joseph Vijay, is committed to advancing the ~38,000 crore shipbuilding project with HD Hyundai in Thoothukudi, securing bipartisan support from the Opposition DMK, despite initial industry concerns about policy continuity after the change in leadership.

Tamil Nadu Debt Nearly Doubles to 10 Trillion in Five Years

Tamil Nadu Debt Nearly Doubles to 10 Trillion in Five Years

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2026

A new white paper released by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government reveals that Tamil Nadu's direct debt has nearly doubled to an alarming 10 trillion in the past five years, exposing significant fiscal strain and a substantial debt burden on every citizen.

Carmakers seek govt help to trace old vehicles for recycling

Carmakers seek govt help to trace old vehicles for recycling

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2026

Automobile manufacturers have informed NITI Aayog that they face significant challenges in tracing 20-25-year-old vehicles due to multiple ownership changes, hindering their ability to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) targets for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). They are seeking government support, including access to updated Vahan registration records, to locate these vehicles and encourage owners to use authorised scrapping centres.

Why Are Helmet Prices Rising Across India?

Why Are Helmet Prices Rising Across India?

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2026

The start of the West Asia conflict has led to a sharp increase in crude-linked raw material prices, pushing up the price of helmets across the country.