News for '-milind'

Telcos to install 30,000 more 3G base station in 2 yrs

Telcos to install 30,000 more 3G base station in 2 yrs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

At present, Tamil Nadu circle has maximum of 9,350 BTSs for 3G services, followed by Delhi with 8,405 BTSs.

Mumbai's infra projects stuck in policy paralysis?

Mumbai's infra projects stuck in policy paralysis?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Under attack from both the ruling coalition and opposition parties for his alleged inaction and a prevailing "policy paralysis", Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan says major infrastructure projects, since he took over in November 2010, have gained momentum due to a systematic approach.

Telcos' FY11 revenue at over Rs 1.62 lakh cr: Govt

Telcos' FY11 revenue at over Rs 1.62 lakh cr: Govt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Of this private players accounted for over 79 per cent.

'Communications industry growing at 31% annually'

'Communications industry growing at 31% annually'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The National Telecom Policy-2012 has the objective to provide preference to domestically manufactured electronic products in procurement, consistent with WTO commitments.

Will Sunrisers' Warner continue his run riot against RCB?

Will Sunrisers' Warner continue his run riot against RCB?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Warner would be looking to make the most of the early start and put runs on the board again.

Deora praises AAP govt, Maken asks him to leave Congress

Deora praises AAP govt, Maken asks him to leave Congress

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Ajay Maken, who has also served as the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly in the past, asked Deora to "leave Congress" before propagating "half-baked facts."

Bhima-Koregaon violence: Ekbote sent to police custody till Mar 19

Bhima-Koregaon violence: Ekbote sent to police custody till Mar 19

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Ekbote was arrested soon after the Supreme Court turned down his anticipatory bail plea earlier in the day, the official added.

Citizen's dilemmas: Deficits of all kinds

Citizen's dilemmas: Deficits of all kinds

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

I wonder if I can find anyone I could trust as a citizen, asks Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Ad guru and actor Alyque Padamsee passes away at 90

Ad guru and actor Alyque Padamsee passes away at 90

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Padamsee will be best remembered for iconic campaigns such as 'Lalitaji' for Surf, 'Cherry Charlie' for Cherry Blossom Shoe Polish, MRF's 'Muscle Man', the Liril girl in the waterfall and 'Hamara Bajaj' for the auto major.

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: 'If we don't, who else will present our version?'

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: 'If we don't, who else will present our version?'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'We told the victims this was the only opportunity for them to get their story recorded.' 'If they did not recount their version the other side would concoct their own theory about what happened at Bhima-Koregaon.'

Savitri Phule, Raj Babbar, Priya Dutt in Cong's 2nd list

Savitri Phule, Raj Babbar, Priya Dutt in Cong's 2nd list

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The second list has named 16 candidates from Uttar Pradesh and five from Maharashtra.

Bhima Koregaon hearing: 'I am here to ask for justice'

Bhima Koregaon hearing: 'I am here to ask for justice'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'Those who attacked me, punish them.'

Why is Right to Health denied to political dissidents?

Why is Right to Health denied to political dissidents?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The callousness with which these political dissidents are being treated goes against the Supreme Court's directive, given right at the beginning of the lockdown. The apex court had directed states to release prisoners to decongest jails, which had become hotspots of the coronavirus.

ASK ANIL: 'Do I have to pay tax on EPF interest?'

ASK ANIL: 'Do I have to pay tax on EPF interest?'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

'We were forced by directors to plagiarise songs'

'We were forced by directors to plagiarise songs'

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Music composer Anand-Milind look back at their successful career.

Bhima-Koregaon: What Pawar's affidavit says

Bhima-Koregaon: What Pawar's affidavit says

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Sharad Pawar claims he is not in a position to name the organisations behind the violence at Bhima Koregaon, 'though active role of right-wing forces behind the violence cannot be ruled out.'

RCB aim to maintain winning run but bowling a worry

RCB aim to maintain winning run but bowling a worry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have won only three games out of 10 in IPL-12 so far.

Landline customers owe Rs 2,397 crore to BSNL

Landline customers owe Rs 2,397 crore to BSNL

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The state-run telecom operator had recovered Rs 2,541.84 crore (Rs 25.41 billion) up to September 2012.

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

As the debate over the issue of leadership raged, another group of leaders put their weight behind the Gandhi family on Sunday, calling for Sonia Gandhi to stay or Rahul Gandhi to take charge again.

Bipasha: Love is my biggest priority right now

Bipasha: Love is my biggest priority right now

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The actress is all set to find a man like R Madhavan for herself.

After maiden win, RCB look to spoil Mumbai's party

After maiden win, RCB look to spoil Mumbai's party

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Despite the win against KXIP, RCB remain at the bottom of the points table and remain to win all their remaining league games to have any hopes of progressing in the tournament.

Telecom: With fresh ideas, Deora takes charge

Telecom: With fresh ideas, Deora takes charge

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

A two-time Congress Member of Parliament from South Mumbai, the 34-year old Deora said there was scope for improvement in the ministry, while emphasising on maximising telecom penetration in the country.

2 IAF commandos, 2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

2 IAF commandos, 2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The encounter took place in Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Wednesday.

Mumbai hospital wasn't fire compliant; death toll rises to 8

Mumbai hospital wasn't fire compliant; death toll rises to 8

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

"Altogether 176 persons, including three firemen, are now being treated in city hospitals," an official said.

Can RCB make up lost ground vs Delhi Capitals?

Can RCB make up lost ground vs Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

In charge of a house in complete disorder, Virat Kohli will hope that Royal Challengers Bangalore play in the manner that defines his cricket when they meet Delhi Capitals in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Doughty frontline workers say this is what they signed up for and that is what they do.

'Agarkar took permission to return from Ranji match'

'Agarkar took permission to return from Ranji match'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The Mumbai Cricket Association will not take any action against India discard Ajit Agarkar for returning home in a huff after being dropped from Mumbai's team against Orissa in the Ranji Trophy Elite match at Cuttack, since he had taken permission.

RCB, Royals clash in search for their maiden win

RCB, Royals clash in search for their maiden win

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Both teams have been more than disappointing thus far in the IPL and need a win to revive their respective campaigns.

Kohli, Bumrah turn foes in Bangalore-Mumbai battle

Kohli, Bumrah turn foes in Bangalore-Mumbai battle

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

With Jasprit Bumrah "ready and roaring" after an injury scare, Mumbai Indians will fancy their chances against an erratic Royal Challengers Bangalore when the two star-studded teams square off in the IPL, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. The big sub-plot of the contest will be the world's best ODI batsman -- Virat Kohli -- taking guard against the world's best ODI bowler -- Bumrah -- in a format notorious for its unpredictability.

Caught napping over migrants' exodus, BJP fights back

Caught napping over migrants' exodus, BJP fights back

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'We had no inkling this would come. Admittedly, we failed to inspire confidence in migrants that no harm would come to them if they stayed back.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Congress-NCP go into a huddle over common programme

Congress-NCP go into a huddle over common programme

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Once the two parties finalise the common minimum programme, it would then be shared with the Shiv Sena which is then expected to add issues that are close to its heart, reports Prasanna D Zore.

No big-ticket changes in economic ministries

No big-ticket changes in economic ministries

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Without making big-ticket changes in the economic ministries, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday shifted Law Minister M Veerappa Moily to the ministry of corporate affairs and inducted young Milind Deora in his council of ministers.

Telecom Ministry wants Defence PSU status for ITI

Telecom Ministry wants Defence PSU status for ITI

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

If the status is approved for ITI, it will get preference in the supply of technology products required by the defence services.

Vengsarkar bats for DRS after howlers Down Under

Vengsarkar bats for DRS after howlers Down Under

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

A series of howlers by umpires in the ongoing India-Australia cricket Test series Down Under has convinced former captain Dilip Vengsarkar to come out in support of the Decision Review System (DRS), a technology whose use has been consistently opposed by BCCI.

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The government has the power to monitor, intercept and even block online conversations and websites.

ATS arrests two woman Naxal cadre

ATS arrests two woman Naxal cadre

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad on Wednesday announced the arrest of a key Naxalite cadre who was arrested two days ago from Thane.

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan and Smriti Irani are also likely to join the second Modi government after being its members in its first avatar.

Hazare discharged in misappropriation case

Hazare discharged in misappropriation case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

A court in Pune has discharged social activist Anna Hazare in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds in the Hind Swaraj Trust, headed by him.

Parthiv Patel leads Gujarat to maiden Vijay Hazare title

Parthiv Patel leads Gujarat to maiden Vijay Hazare title

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Captain Parthiv Patel's polished 105 helped Gujarat hammer former champions Delhi by 139 runs and capture their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Sarfaraz's 66-ball century steers India colts to victory over SA

Sarfaraz's 66-ball century steers India colts to victory over SA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Fifteen year old Mumbai youngster Sarfaraz Khan smashed 101 off only 66 balls to help India colts record a four-wicket victory over South Africa in their round robin league encounter of the U-19 Quadrangular tournament in Visakhapatnam.