Shreya Jai And Shine Jacob

Stories by Shreya Jai And Shine Jacob

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2020

The company will raise $1.8 billion for the under construction and contracted portfolio of 12 GW, which includes the country's first manufacturing-linked solar power plant of 8 GW.

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2020

Older workers are headed for the VRS exit in larger-than-expected numbers even as unrest stirs over unrevised wage settlements.

Railway Board restructuring gets green flag

Railway Board restructuring gets green flag

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2020

The board will now be headed by Vinod Kumar Yadav as chairman and CEO, and it will have four other members.

How govt plans to ease the process of coal mining

How govt plans to ease the process of coal mining

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2020

Centre plans to acquire land and then give it on lease to miners.

Railways seeks private fund to develop Mumbai's CST station

Railways seeks private fund to develop Mumbai's CST station

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2020

The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 1,642 crore.

Gains in rail, traffic data signal revival

Gains in rail, traffic data signal revival

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

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A glimpse of how exactly the economy is faring

A glimpse of how exactly the economy is faring

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2020

Many weekly indicators turn positive as economy prepares for Unlock 3.0.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

Govt-owned REC removes Chinese firm from J-K power project

Govt-owned REC removes Chinese firm from J-K power project

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2020

The Chinese sub-contractor had been removed following the directives of the ministry of power regarding vulnerabilities in the power supply system and network.

Diesel at doorstep? Possible if OMCs' plan succeeds

Diesel at doorstep? Possible if OMCs' plan succeeds

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2020

Oil marketing companies IOC, BPCL and HPCL have invited expressions of interest from start-ups that wish to be enrolled as fuel entrepreneurs for doorstep delivery of high-speed diesel through mobile petrol pumps.

Are signs of economic green shoots really visible?

Are signs of economic green shoots really visible?

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2020

Mumbai traffic, mobile internet speeds, and grocery and pharmacy visits are all showing lower numbers for the latest week.

Why did Iran eject India from port, oil field deals?

Why did Iran eject India from port, oil field deals?

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2020

Iran's growing proximity to China may have also played a part.

Will private railway services be a reality by 2023?

Will private railway services be a reality by 2023?

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2020

Under the plan, there will be 151 private trains covering 109 routes which may entail investments worth Rs 30,000 crore.

Will bullet train start running from 2023?

Will bullet train start running from 2023?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2020

Apart from land acquisition, another major cause for concern before the project is cost escalation owing to a fall in the rupee against the Japanese yen.

How fuel prices have risen under Modi regime

How fuel prices have risen under Modi regime

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2020

Despite a massive decline in crude oil prices since 2012 -- Modi has been prime minister in six of these eight years -- petrol in Delhi has become 10 per cent costlier and diesel 97 per cent, as of July 2.

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2020

The earlier resolution allowing these developers to charge higher power tariffs, now stands cancelled.

Free LPG reaches only 50% beneficiaries, shows govt data

Free LPG reaches only 50% beneficiaries, shows govt data

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2020

Given that the target was to reach 80.34 million families under PMUY - within three months starting April 1 - the government should have distributed at least 241.02 million cylinders by the end of June. It actually ended up distributing only 119.7 million cylinders.

IOC beats lockdown blues, resumes works on projects

IOC beats lockdown blues, resumes works on projects

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2020

These mega projects, worth about Rs 1 trillion, would boost the economy, ensure smooth supply of petroleum products across the nation and also provide the much-needed relief to people looking to get back to work after the lockdown.

IOC launches winter-grade diesel for troops in Ladakh

IOC launches winter-grade diesel for troops in Ladakh

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2020

Looking into the current situation on the China boarder, IOC has stocked up enough winter-grade fuel for the region. With army movements increasing, the demand for this fuel is expected to increase multifold from the 350 metric tonnes last winter.

Pinarayi Vijayan: The CM as crisis manager

Pinarayi Vijayan: The CM as crisis manager

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2020

The Kerala chief minister's four years in office may well be remembered for the way he handled Cyclone Ockhi, two floods, Nipah, and now COVID-19, reports Shine Jacob.