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Buried neck-deep in pits, farmers protest land acquisition

Buried neck-deep in pits, farmers protest land acquisition

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Jaipur Development Authority is acquiring land in their village for a housing project.

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

"Mr Robert Vadra not only renovated the aforesaid property at 12 Bryanston Square, London through Sumit Chadha but also stayed in the same," it said.

'Banks are actively working on several IPOs'

'Banks are actively working on several IPOs'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'The deal pipeline across products is robust for 2024.'

Land acquisition for Posco starts again

Land acquisition for Posco starts again

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Ten betel vine plantations were dismantled in the first few hours without any resistance from locals, official sources said, adding that payments would be made soon.

Majority of Byju's shareholders vote for removing CEO, family members

Majority of Byju's shareholders vote for removing CEO, family members

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

More than 60 per cent of shareholders of edutech Byju's on Friday voted for removal of founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family over alleged "mismanagement and failures" at what was once India's hottest tech startup, but the company dug in its heels, calling the voting done in the absence of founders as "invalid". Prosus - one of the six investors who had called the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) - in a statement said "shareholders unanimously passed all resolutions put forward for vote.

Landmark Land Acquisition Bill gets Lok Sabha nod

Landmark Land Acquisition Bill gets Lok Sabha nod

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The path-breaking Land Acquisition Bill, which seeks to provide just and fair compensation to farmers while ensuring that no land can be acquired forcibly, was passed by the Lok Sabha with overwhelming majority on Thursday.

Land acquisitions for SEZs get stuck

Land acquisitions for SEZs get stuck

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Land acquisition for special economic zones is stuck because of a year-old directive by the Empowered Group of Ministers that bars state governments from carrying out compulsory acquisition of land for the zones.

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Odisha govt resumes Posco land acquisition

Odisha govt resumes Posco land acquisition

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Amid tension in proposed Posco plant area where three anti-project activists were killed on Saturday night while allegedly making bombs, Odisha government on Sunday resumed land acquisition for the mega steel project.

Indian IT companies hungry for acquisitions

Indian IT companies hungry for acquisitions

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL Technologies are actively pursuing acquisitions to make up for slower growth in their traditional business.

Dabur keen to acquire 26% stake in Religare for Rs 2,116 cr

Dabur keen to acquire 26% stake in Religare for Rs 2,116 cr

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Entities belonging to the Burman family, the promoter of Dabur India, on Monday announced a Rs 2,116 crore open offer to shareholders of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) to acquire up to an additional 26 per cent stake in the company as part of its strategy to enter the financial services space. Post the open offer, the family's stake in the financial services firm is expected to increase to 51 per cent. The open offer is made to increase the family's stake and take control of REL and this will mark the entry of Burmans into the financial services space.

Farmers reject govt's MSP offer, to march to Delhi on Feb 21

Farmers reject govt's MSP offer, to march to Delhi on Feb 21

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Farmers leaders taking part in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest and announced that they will march towards the national capital on Wednesday.

'Aim to be among top three biosimilar players in world'

'Aim to be among top three biosimilar players in world'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'We've got a huge track record and success in bringing several biosimilars to the market.'

India deploys S-400 missile units on China, Pakistan border

India deploys S-400 missile units on China, Pakistan border

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The Russian and Indian officials would be soon meeting again to discuss the final delivery schedule of the remaining two missile squadrons, sources said.

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A panel of Union ministers held a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Sunday over their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP, as thousands of protesting farmers camped at the Punjab-Haryana border.

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday produced WhatsApp chat records between former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and a close associate where information related to transfer and posting of state government officials involving 'huge amount of money' is alleged to have been discussed.

Glaxo interested in Indian acquisitions

Glaxo interested in Indian acquisitions

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

GlaxoSmithKline, the world's second biggest drug maker, said it was interested in acquisitions in India if the assets came at the right value.

Govt should keep off land acquisition: Mamata

Govt should keep off land acquisition: Mamata

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

The meeting took place in the backdrop of recent spat between West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president Manas Bhuiyan and a number of TMC leaders on the Rajarhat land issue.

BHEL scouts for acquisitions

BHEL scouts for acquisitions

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

BHEL, which posted a 70 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 1,621 crore (Rs 16.21 billion) over a record turnover of Rs 14,410 crore (Rs 144.10 billion), would appoint consultants on a case-by-case basis for acquisitions.\n\n

Check The Management Before Investing

Check The Management Before Investing

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

A lot depends upon the crucial decision-making skills of the management. If you have any doubts about the management then you always have the choice of selling your shares or not buying stocks of those companies at all.

Carlsberg eyes more acquisitions in India

Carlsberg eyes more acquisitions in India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Carlsberg is looking for more acquisitions in India. Plans both organic and inorganic expansion route

Things you must know about the Land Acquisition Bill

Things you must know about the Land Acquisition Bill

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

The definition of affected family includes farm labourers, tenants, sharecroppers and workers in the area for three years prior to acquisition.

China financed Yukos acquisition

China financed Yukos acquisition

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

China had financed the acquisition of embattled Yukos' core asset Yuganskneftegaz by Russia's state-owned 'Rosneft' oil last month in return of oil supplies till 2010, a senior Russian official said.

Teledata plans overseas acquisition

Teledata plans overseas acquisition

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

Software solutions major Teledata Informatics Ltd, which has recently completed its maiden global depository receipts issue of 900,000 shares, has shortlisted five companies in the United States and Europe for acquisition.

'New land acquisition bill investor-friendly'

'New land acquisition bill investor-friendly'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Ahead of a meeting of Group of Ministers, the rural development ministry sought to allay apprehensions of industries and infrastructure sectors over the controversial land acquisition bill, contending that the amendments in the legislation are investor-friendly.

HPCL plans overseas acquisitions

HPCL plans overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com11 May 2004

417 infra projects show cost overruns of Rs 4.77 lakh crore in Sep

417 infra projects show cost overruns of Rs 4.77 lakh crore in Sep

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

As many as 417 infrastructure projects, each entailing an investment of Rs 150 crore or more, have been hit by cost overruns of more than Rs 4.77 lakh crore in September this year, an official report said. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, which monitors infrastructure projects worth Rs 150 crore and above, out of 1,763 projects, 417 reported cost overruns and as many as 842 projects were delayed. "Total original cost of implementation of the 1,763 projects was Rs 24,86,402.70 crore and their anticipated completion cost is likely to be Rs 29,64,345.13 crore, which reflects overall cost overruns of Rs 4,77,942.43 crore (19.22 per cent of original cost)," the ministry's latest report for September 2023 said.

Nicholas Piramal plans acquisition in UK, US

Nicholas Piramal plans acquisition in UK, US

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Pharmaceutical major Nicholas Piramal India Ltd on Monday said the company was looking for acquisition in United Kingdom and North America to expand its overseas operation.

Ganguly, Ponting pick their favourite additions to the Delhi Capitals squad

Ganguly, Ponting pick their favourite additions to the Delhi Capitals squad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Delhi Capitals made exciting additions to their squad at the IPL Mini-Auction 2024 in Dubai on Tuesday. The franchise bagged the hard-hitting Harry Brook for INR 4 crore along with Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson for INR 5 crore and West Indian wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope for INR 75 lakh.

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

In a dramatic turn of events in May 2019, an Emirates aircraft en-route to Dubai was asked to stop while it was taxiing for a take off in Mumbai. The pilot was given no reason and ordered to immediately return to the parking bay. As the aircraft returned to the terminal, two passengers from the first class - Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita - were offloaded by the immigration authorities, who said the duo cannot leave the country. Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, was stunned. The man, who ruled the aviation sector for two and a half decades with an iron hand, did not expect to be offloaded in this fashion.

Union Cabinet clears Land Acquisition Bill

Union Cabinet clears Land Acquisition Bill

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The controversial Land Acquisition Bill was on Thursday cleared by the Union Cabinet, making mandatory the consent of 80 per cent of people whose land is taken for private projects.

Tatas acquisition offer unsolicited: Orient Express

Tatas acquisition offer unsolicited: Orient Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

US-based Orient Express Hotels has termed the $1.86 billion acquisition offer by Tata group firm Indian Hotels as 'unsolicited' and said it will evaluate the proposal 'carefully and respond' accordingly.

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The charge sheet has been filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Delhi and the court has listed the matter to be heard on January 16, the sources said.

ONGC's acquisition of Kashagan oilfield will raise debt

ONGC's acquisition of Kashagan oilfield will raise debt

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Indian oil company has been struggling to generate positive free cash flows given its already high capital expenditure programme and projected rise in its fuel subsidy outgo.

Kumar Birla on his latest acquisition

Kumar Birla on his latest acquisition

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

With this, we are getting a global footprint in 29 countries and take our employee strength to 100,000.

View: It's time to expedite defence acquisition

View: It's time to expedite defence acquisition

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Defence equipment should be chosen on the basis of technology-transfer and co-production considerations, K Subrahmanyam observes

Army to acquire 200 mounted howitzers, 400 towed guns for China border

Army to acquire 200 mounted howitzers, 400 towed guns for China border

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

This would be the first time that the Indian artillery would have these types of 105 mm mounted howitzers and would add to the strength of the formations deployed in forward positions, they said.

Looking for more acquisition: Sun Pharma

Looking for more acquisition: Sun Pharma

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Sun Pharma's managing director Dilip Shanghvi, says we continue to look for opportunities to expand our business in all the key geographies and markets we are focused on.

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India is procuring the long-endurance 'hunter-killer' drones to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the Line of Actual Control with China.

FMCG firms rev up acquisition tempo

FMCG firms rev up acquisition tempo

Rediff.com30 May 2007

With substantial cash reserves, a buoyant domestic market and increasing global opportunities, almost every consumer goods (FMCG) company is looking for acquisition targets.