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'India needs 6 carriers like the Vikrant'

'India needs 6 carriers like the Vikrant'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

'... To ensure that the vast Indian Ocean Region remain peaceful.'

US may ease H-1B visa norms for high-tech workers

US may ease H-1B visa norms for high-tech workers

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Proposals to allow more high-technology foreign workers into the US are gaining ground in Congress despite assertions by labour and anti- immigrant lobbies that plenty of Americans are available to fill the jobs.

Reliance Infra sells HQ in Mumbai's Santacruz to YES Bank for Rs 1200 cr

Reliance Infra sells HQ in Mumbai's Santacruz to YES Bank for Rs 1200 cr

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The entire proceeds from the sale of Reliance Centre will be utilised only to service YES Bank debt.

NSE co-location case: Probe shifts towards money trail, illicit gains

NSE co-location case: Probe shifts towards money trail, illicit gains

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

As a multi-agency probe into the NSE case gathers pace, the grant of preferential server and data access to select brokers and their suspected misuse are being investigated threadbare to unveil all quid pro quo arrangements in a highly-sophisticated scheme that worked like a cricket betting scandal, officials said on Monday. While the bourse has said it has taken several steps over the years to strengthen its technology infrastructure, including as per regulatory orders, the officials said certain fresh disclosures call for a detailed probe into whether a select group of individuals in high positions had banded together to make illicit gains by facilitating the preferential trading slots, beginning over a decade ago. Even a split-second faster access is said to result in huge gains for a trader.

Whither The Middle Class?

Whither The Middle Class?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan on how to arrest a worldwide decline.

L&T defence arm bags Pinaka weapons system contract

L&T defence arm bags Pinaka weapons system contract

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Friday said its defence arm has received orders for the Indian ministry of defence for the supply of four regiments of Pinaka weapon systems.

Indians' search for overseas jobs remains steady

Indians' search for overseas jobs remains steady

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Undeterred by travel restrictions being put in place in anticipation of a third-wave of Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a steady growth in overseas job searches by Indians with the US, Canada, the Middle East and the UK topping the list, according to a report. The search activity from India for jobs in other countries was highest between November 2019 and April 2020, where it witnessed a 72 per cent jump, but it declined sharply after the second wave of Covid-19 hit the world, forcing nations to reinforce travel restrictions, global job site Indeed said in a report. However, soon after the world recovered from the second wave of the pandemic, job searches for overseas opportunities picked up and continued to remain steady, it stated.

Warning! Sextortion Cases On The Rise In Bihar

Warning! Sextortion Cases On The Rise In Bihar

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Cyber criminals are using apps and young women to trap people through mobile phone calls and video chats.

Vedanta to invest $20 bn across businesses, double silver and steel output

Vedanta to invest $20 bn across businesses, double silver and steel output

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

With a robust outlook for mineral-led growth in India, Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Limited is looking to invest up to $20 billion across its businesses, which includes doubling of silver production and steel capacities. In a virtual press conference had last month, Agarwal said the company planned a capex of $5 billion over a period of three years. The company has not given a timeline for $20-billion investment.

Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Record-busting shoes loom large in marathon debate

EY survey says India's investment climate better than BRIC peers

EY survey says India's investment climate better than BRIC peers

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Investors recognise India's market growth

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Chip shortage may last up to two years, say Qualcomm and Intel

Chip shortage may last up to two years, say Qualcomm and Intel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Leading microchip providers Qualcomm and Intel say the chip shortage might last anything between four months to a year, perhaps even two years, depending on the various product categories - mobile devices, ICE, electric vehicles, appliances, data centres. Prakash Mallya, MD, Intel India and vice president, sales and marketing and communications group, said the spike in demand was huge, and cut across segments from PCs, phones, appliances and auto leading to the shortage.

Vande Bharat gets back on track after myriad controversies, vigilance probe

Vande Bharat gets back on track after myriad controversies, vigilance probe

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

On August 15 last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced from the ramparts of the Red Fort that the Indian Railways would launch 75 Vande Bharat Express trains by August 2023. Later, in her 2022 Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 400 Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured in the next three years, which are expected to cost between Rs 40,000 crore and Rs 50,000 crore. Those upbeat announcements come after a series of cancelled tenders, vigilance actions against officials and interdepartmental rivalry that delayed the addition of these iconic trains developed entirely indigenously by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.

Why Xi Jinping 'fixed' Jack Ma

Why Xi Jinping 'fixed' Jack Ma

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Alibaba's pervasive economic and social influence in China is seen as a threat to the authority of the Chinese Communist party, notes Shyam Saran.

China builds data centre in Tibet; to benefit Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan

China builds data centre in Tibet; to benefit Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

China is building the world's highest-altitude cloud computing data centre in Tibet that will meet the data storage needs of the country and South Asian nations like Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, official media reported on Thursday.

Coming soon on OTT platform: MSD-backed mythological sci-fi series

Coming soon on OTT platform: MSD-backed mythological sci-fi series

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Sakshi Dhoni, who is the managing director of the production house, said the upcoming series is a "thrilling adventure".

Modi to meet Kamala Harris; Japanese, Australian PMs today

Modi to meet Kamala Harris; Japanese, Australian PMs today

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday is scheduled to have as many as eight meetings, including with Vice President Kamala Harris, on the first working day of his current US trip.

Agnipath will change composition of region-, caste-based regiments

Agnipath will change composition of region-, caste-based regiments

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The scheme is aimed at slashing the salary and pension bills of the three services, which have been increasing rapidly.

Tata group keen to enter chip manufacturing: Chandrasekaran

Tata group keen to enter chip manufacturing: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Tata group is looking to make a foray into semiconductor (also known as chips) manufacturing and it has set up a business to seize the opportunity, Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. "At the Tata group, we have already pivoted into a number of new businesses like electronics manufacturing, 5G network equipment as well as semiconductors, in all probability," he said while speaking at the annual general meeting of the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chandrasekaran said global supply chains, currently heavily dependent on China, would see a big change in a post-pandemic world with businesses shifting their reliance to other countries.

Cabinet clears Rs 76,000-crore incentive scheme for semiconductors

Cabinet clears Rs 76,000-crore incentive scheme for semiconductors

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 76,000 crore policy boost for semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country in an bid to position India as a global hub for hi-tech production. Announcing the decision of the Cabinet, IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw observed that electronics plays an important role in everyday life, and semiconductor chips forms a crucial part of electronics. Outlining the details of the scheme, he said the Rs 76,000 crore programme has been approved for the development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem.

More bad news for India's manufacturing sector

More bad news for India's manufacturing sector

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Exim Bank pointed out that recent performance of the manufacturing sector in India is indicative of an underlying inertia.

Bilateral trade: No direct impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis on India

Bilateral trade: No direct impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis on India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

There is no direct impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on India in terms of bilateral trade but a surge in oil prices poses considerable risk to the economy, an analyst report said on Friday. International oil prices which have surged past $100 per barrel "pose risks to external stability and currency movement," a Bank of Baroda Economics Research report said. Russia has launched military operations against Ukraine, stoking fears of significant disruption in the region, including loss of life. The West is ramping up financial sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine.

Army inducts upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns along China border

Army inducts upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns along China border

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

In a major boost to its fire power, the Indian Army has deployed a sizeable number of upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns in the high mountains along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh in addition to its existing M-777 howitzers and Swedish Bofors guns, officials said on Wednesday.

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

China, the Ukraine crisis and Quad will dominate the discussions, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

China protests US ban on TikTok, WeChat; warns counter measures

China protests US ban on TikTok, WeChat; warns counter measures

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The US on Friday issued orders to ban popular Chinese social media apps TikTok and WeChat from Sunday to safeguard national security, weeks after India banned them, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.

An interface to detect COVID-19 from CT scans, X-Rays

An interface to detect COVID-19 from CT scans, X-Rays

Rediff.com8 May 2020

AI tech that study CT scans and X-Rays are being deployed as part of global efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, according to LPU researchers. The system may enable doctors and medical staff even in remotest villages of the country to get quick results on the COVID-19 status of a patient.

Mobile makers turn down DoT's demand for source code

Mobile makers turn down DoT's demand for source code

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The mobile phone manufacturers are planning to plead with the government that the new rules suggested by the DoT could leave them with no option but to stop introducing new phone models in the country if the stringent rules are eventually approved.

Ola to deploy robots at its electric scooter factory

Ola to deploy robots at its electric scooter factory

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Ola's factory will create 10,000 jobs and serve as the company's global manufacturing hub for India and international markets.

What EC is doing to curb illegal cash flow in LS polls

What EC is doing to curb illegal cash flow in LS polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The EC has asked all departments to deploy round-the-clock flying squads, quick-response teams, and high-tech machinery to check money inflow. They are also to examine vehicles passing though check-posts, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Alert along LoC after Pak's ISI uses drones to drop weapons

Alert along LoC after Pak's ISI uses drones to drop weapons

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The terrorists holed up in the Kashmir valley have been facing acute shortage of arms and ammunition and they are desperately looking for some help from across the border for the same.

Sensex pares gains in volatile trade; rises 99 pts at close

Sensex pares gains in volatile trade; rises 99 pts at close

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

RIL was among the top gainers in the Sensex pack, jumping over 3 per cent to hit its record closing high. Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, HUL and ITC were also among the prominent gainers.

'Budget has long-term vision'

'Budget has long-term vision'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'There is a vision in the Budget, and the vision is to take India from a largely agrarian, rural economy into a fast-track digitalised economy.'

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

In an address to the air warriors on the occasion of the 89th Air Force Day, the Chief of Air Staff also said that the IAF must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate its territory.

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'By killing innocent people, they are using Sun Tzu's tactics of 'kill one, terrify thousands.'

Cabinet nods Rs 15,000 cr scheme for pharma sector

Cabinet nods Rs 15,000 cr scheme for pharma sector

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday approved a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the pharmaceutical sector, entailing an outlay of Rs 15,000 crore. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the scheme which will benefit domestic manufacturers, help create employment and is expected to contribute to the availability of a wider range of affordable medicines for consumers. The duration of the scheme would be from 2020-21 to 2028-29 and is expected to promote the production of high value products in the country and increase the value addition in exports, an official release said.

Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Chinese foreign policy will acquire a more ideological and less pragmatic character. It will be conducted with more nationalist overtones, predicts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Boeing makes 787s faster

Boeing makes 787s faster

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Is working to speed up assembly line to produce 10 Dreamliners a month by year-end.

Drones dropping bombs very serious threat: BSF DG

Drones dropping bombs very serious threat: BSF DG

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

He said the force, which guards over 6,300 km of India's land border with Pakistan in the west and Bangladesh on the east, is faced by four main challenges on the security front.

Mrunal Thakur: Showstopper at LFW finale

Mrunal Thakur: Showstopper at LFW finale

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Are you ready for an exciting week of fashion?