News for '-loi'

Anil Ambani group gets nod for DTH foray

Anil Ambani group gets nod for DTH foray

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Sources said the letter of intent (LoI) for the group's foray into DTH was given on Monday to Blue Sky Magic, a company of the Reliance-ADA group.\n\n

AT&T may get long distance licence

AT&T may get long distance licence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Two de-orbit manoeuvres of Vikram Lander, to bring it further down, have been planned to prepare for its landing in the south polar region of the moon.

Time to celebrate: Family overjoyed at journalist's release

Time to celebrate: Family overjoyed at journalist's release

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

After spending 400 days in Egyptian jail, Peter Greste is released

5 things you must know about Mort Walker, the creator of Beetle Bailey

5 things you must know about Mort Walker, the creator of Beetle Bailey

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

1923-2018: Remembering Mort Walker.

Tata group may need to invest $1 billion to upgrade Air India fleet

Tata group may need to invest $1 billion to upgrade Air India fleet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The Tata group may have to deploy upwards of $1 billion to improve the airline's passenger reservation system, upgrade and refurbish Air India's fleet, primarily the wide-body aircraft which are the mainstay for the airline's international operations, people in the know said. While the group has not yet decided on how it intends to integrate Air India with its existing airlines AirAsia India and Vistara, sources said the first task will be to refinance Air India's existing loans, upgrade its aircraft gradually, and rewrite multiple business contracts with vendors and suppliers. "They will have to do 100 things to stabilise the airline and will have to put in a lot of money," DIPAM secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said, confirming that many aircraft are grounded.

Denzel Washington to play Green Lantern in Man of Steel 2

Denzel Washington to play Green Lantern in Man of Steel 2

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The actor joins the cast in the Superman sequel, slated for a 2015 release.

MHA's plan to hire choppers for anti-Naxal ops on hold

MHA's plan to hire choppers for anti-Naxal ops on hold

Rediff.com7 May 2012

With aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation suspending the operating permit of Global Vectra, the Ministry of Home Affairs ambitious plan to hire nearly a dozen helicopters from the private firm to be used for anti-Naxal operations has come a cropper.

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The nine-second de-orbiting or retro-orbiting manoeuvre was executed at 3.42 am using the onboard propulsion system.

Michael Shannon cast as Superman villain Gen Zod

Michael Shannon cast as Superman villain Gen Zod

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. "Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said in a tweet.

Syniverse may provide number portability in India

Syniverse may provide number portability in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has selected NYSE-listed Syniverse Technologies as one of the two companies to implement mobile number portability (MNP) services in the country.

Hinduja Global to add 1,000 seats to Manila centre

Hinduja Global to add 1,000 seats to Manila centre

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Hinduja Global Solutions, an outsourcing solutions firm, today said it plans to invest $2.5 million to add 1,000 seats at its Manila centre. The additional facility will be constructed at an estimated cost of $2.5 million, which will be funded through internal accruals, it said.

Chandrayaan-2 performs 3rd lunar-bound orbit maneuver; landing in 11 days

Chandrayaan-2 performs 3rd lunar-bound orbit maneuver; landing in 11 days

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

There will be two more orbit manoeuvres to make the spacecraft enter into its final orbit passing over the lunar poles at a distance of about 100 km from the Moon's surface.

Government nod to nine telecom applicants

Government nod to nine telecom applicants

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

In a major development, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has cleared applications of nine telecom aspirants and is close to issuing them Letters of Intent. This will be followed by issuance of universal access service licences and allocation of spectrum.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Ajax, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat PAOK 3-2 for a 5-4 aggregate win over the Greeks while Red Star knocked out FC Copenhagen on penalties after a bizarre shootout involving 22 spot-kicks.

DoT starts licensing exercise

DoT starts licensing exercise

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Kick starting the process of allotting new telecom licences, the government on Tuesday sought clarifications from all the applicants on as many as 25 issues relating to eligibility criteria. The department of telecom (DoT) has asked all the companies to submit by December 13, clarifications, information or supporting documents as on date of application.

Idea, Verizon get DoT nod for NLD, ILD services

Idea, Verizon get DoT nod for NLD, ILD services

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Aditya Birla group company Idea Cellular and US-based wireless operator Verizon are all set to get the Letters of Intent for long distance services following clearance of their applications by the Department of Telecom (DoT). Official sources said the applications have been put forward for the Telecom Minister's approval. Idea is awaiting LoI for International Long Distance services while Verizon's application is for both National and International Long Distance services

Govt to allot telecom licences in 2 weeks

Govt to allot telecom licences in 2 weeks

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Solicitor General of India Goolam E Vahanvati appearing for the Department of Telecommunication on Thursday informed the sectoral tribunal TDSAT that on January 10 the government had issued 121 LoIs, of which 120 have already complied with its terms and conditions.

When 190 faith leaders met over breakfast

When 190 faith leaders met over breakfast

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Toronto Mayor David Miller on March 20 played host to over 190 faith leaders from the Toronto Area Interfaith Council.

Surprise! This ex-gymnast won gold in diving!

Surprise! This ex-gymnast won gold in diving!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Dutchwoman Celine van Duijn was the surprise winner of the 10m platform title at the European Championships on Wednesday, holding her nerve while the favourites disappointed.

Eicher Motors forms JV with Volvo

Eicher Motors forms JV with Volvo

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Eicher Motors Ltd on Monday said it will form a joint venture (JV) with Swedish truck maker AB Volvo, which will have an enterprise value of $506 million.

Ahead of Moon landing, Chandrayaan-2 performs final lunar orbit manoeuvre

Ahead of Moon landing, Chandrayaan-2 performs final lunar orbit manoeuvre

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vikram (with rover 'Pragyan' housed inside) is expected to touch down on the lunar surface on September 7, between 1.30 am and 2.30 am.

Superman can still fly!

Superman can still fly!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Sean Connery as weekend lover

Sean Connery as weekend lover

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

All the latest Hollywood buzz.

Force Motors, NEOMAN tie-up on truck mfg

Force Motors, NEOMAN tie-up on truck mfg

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group plans to set up manufacturing facilities for trucks and buses in joint venture with India's Force Motors Ltd at an estimated investment of euro300 million.

UP govt deploys bulldozers at Muzaffarnagar relief camp

UP govt deploys bulldozers at Muzaffarnagar relief camp

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government deployed bulldozers to demolish a relief camp housing the victims of Muzaffarnagar riots in Loi village on Friday evening.

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

While giving approval to commercially develop land in Gurgaon, the Haryana government considered Robert Vadra's name and status as proof of his company's financial capacity.

Will Dravid keep in ODI series?

Will Dravid keep in ODI series?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Holding Back: The first film to win at Best Shorts, California

Holding Back: The first film to win at Best Shorts, California

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Director Wilson Lois' Holding Back, a film about a mother of a terminally ill cancer patient, has won international acclaim.

8 firms get nod for defence production

8 firms get nod for defence production

Rediff.com15 May 2003

The ministry of defence has cleared the names of eight private companies for the manufacture of spares and parts needed for the combined forces, Joint Secretary of Department of Defence production and supplies, Alok Perti, said.

Statistical Highlights: Ind-Zim

Statistical Highlights: Ind-Zim

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

Ponting tops CEAT rankings

Ponting tops CEAT rankings

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003