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Infosys to set up its second campus in Kerala

Infosys to set up its second campus in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Infosys Ltd will set up a new campus at Technocity here, estimated to cost Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion), providing a boost to the IT sector in the state.

Assam govt sees Maoist hand behind anti-dam protests

Assam govt sees Maoist hand behind anti-dam protests

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Assam government on Friday accused Left-wing extremists of engineering protests against big dams in the state and warned of appropriate action to tackle the design.

To tackle 'jungle Raj', Nitish forms industrial security force

To tackle 'jungle Raj', Nitish forms industrial security force

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday lamented that a section of people start "chanting" 'Jungle Raj' after every incident of crime in the state and said the government has decided to set up a battalion for safeguarding banks and other such establishments.

No dept of RBI has been shifted out of Mumbai: BJP

No dept of RBI has been shifted out of Mumbai: BJP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Maharashtra Congress accused the govt of being biased against the state, and claimed that it was planning to reduce the importance of Mumbai as the financial capital.

India to get its first Islamic bank

India to get its first Islamic bank

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

he Kerala High Court on Thursday cleared the way for setting up the country's first Islamic bank in this state.

Infosys to get SEZ-like benefits: Bengal IT minister

Infosys to get SEZ-like benefits: Bengal IT minister

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

When asked what the Infosys stand will be, Binod Hampapur, senior vice-president and global head of commercial and corporate relations at Infosys, said that the company will wait for the letter before the company makes any comment.

West Bengal wants seaport

West Bengal wants seaport

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

West Bengal wants seaport

Adani Group promises Rs 20,000 cr investments in MP

Adani Group promises Rs 20,000 cr investments in MP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Adani Group-led by billionaire Gautam Adani on Thursday pledged to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh during the next five years in various projects.

Bihar farmers lodge forgery case against Mallya

Bihar farmers lodge forgery case against Mallya

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

A case has been lodged against UB group chairman Vijay Mallya by farmers allegedly for forgery in the Patna district police on Thursday said.

TCS plans Rs 1,000 crore training centre in Kerala

TCS plans Rs 1,000 crore training centre in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Software major TCS will sign an MoU with Kerala government on Saturday for setting up of a Rs 1,000 crore Global Training Academy in Thiruvananthapuram.

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The Yogi Adityanath government on Wednesday transferred 20 senior IAS officers, shunting out Principal Secretary-Information Navneet Sehgal and others who wielded considerable influence under the Akhilesh Yadav dispensation.

Dombivali factory owners booked as blast toll rises

Dombivali factory owners booked as blast toll rises

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The death toll in the massive explosion at an industrial unit in Dombivali township of the district has risen to six while 159 injured were undergoing treatment, a senior official said on Friday.

Sterlite protest: Villagers versus Anil Agarwal

Sterlite protest: Villagers versus Anil Agarwal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Villagers have been protesting against the Sterlite factory since February 12, with an effigy of Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal as the backdrop. More than 75 days hence, the dharna continues, the summer vacation seeing children joining the protest.

How an ex-IAF man built a helipad to save lives

How an ex-IAF man built a helipad to save lives

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Basil George led an amazing rescue mission so that a helicopter could land and rescue people. In an admirable community effort, his team swam through strong currents, broken walls and floating snakes to help those who needed it most.

India targets $50 billion FDI from 2012

India targets $50 billion FDI from 2012

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

India's commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma said that from 2012 the country would be able to attract 50 billion dollars annually.

'If US gets a raw N-deal it'll be breach of faith'

'If US gets a raw N-deal it'll be breach of faith'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Former Indian Ambassador to the United States Ronen Sen has asserted that any denial of a level playing field to United States industry and business -- that lobbied feverishly for the US-India civilian nuclear deal -- in the wake of the Nuclear Liability Bill passed by the Indian parliament would be 'worse than a breach of faith'.

After shutdown, TN govt cancels land allotted to Sterlite in Tuticorin

After shutdown, TN govt cancels land allotted to Sterlite in Tuticorin

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The land price collected for the said land allotment will be refunded.

Himachal CM invites Tatas, Ambanis to invest in the state

Himachal CM invites Tatas, Ambanis to invest in the state

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Says along with setting up the industry if value addition is done locally, it can create more direct and indirect employment.

BMW checks outs Kerala too for manufacturing base

BMW checks outs Kerala too for manufacturing base

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

BMW is expected to take a decision on setting up a manufacturing unit in India in the next three months.

Bengal Opp. sending wrong message: Min

Bengal Opp. sending wrong message: Min

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

According to a recent Assocham study, the business confidence index for the state stood at 6.5 on a scale of 10, with respondents stating that West Bengal could be treated at par with Gujarat, Maharastra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh as a favourable investment destinations.

New auto hub to cover Gurgaon, Manesar, Bawal

New auto hub to cover Gurgaon, Manesar, Bawal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Haryana Industries Minister Mahender Partap Singh said the state would continue to accord priority to this sector in allotment of developed industrial land for the existing manufacturers for meeting their expansion requirements, as well as the new entrepreneurs.

Sabeer Bhatia's Nano City may be scrapped

Sabeer Bhatia's Nano City may be scrapped

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

HSIIDC and promoter Sabeer Bhatia signed a memorandum of understanding in 2006 to set up a knowledge hub, Nano City, under the public-private partnership model, which was to be spread over 11,138 acres of land, covering 23 villages at Raipur Rani in Panchkula district of Haryana.

Delhi govt to build 35,000 flats for EOS

Delhi govt to build 35,000 flats for EOS

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Good news for economically-weaker sections (EOS) in Delhi. The city government Wednesday decided to built around 35,000 flats for them which are likely to be ready in two years.

Hyundai may set up new plant in Gujarat

Hyundai may set up new plant in Gujarat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

The company officials that visited Dholera will submit their recommendations to the company board for a final investment decision in this regard.

Maharashtra emerges @MakeInIndia's LION!

Maharashtra emerges @MakeInIndia's LION!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

More than 50 per cent of the value of all MOUs signed at the Make In India Week in the last five days has made Maharashtra emerge numero uno in the committed investment stakes!

US power major to invest in Bihar

US power major to invest in Bihar

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Bringing good news to power crisis-plagued Bihar after majority of thermal power units fell on the Jharkhand side after the bifurcation in November 2000, US energy major AES Corporation has evinced interest in setting up a thermal power plant in the state.

Lokayukta to probe illegal export of iron ore

Lokayukta to probe illegal export of iron ore

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Facing flak from opposition Congress on the mining issue, the Karnataka government on Monday ordered a probe by Lokayukta into illegal export of minerals, including iron ore, from 2000 till date.

Reliance, L&T-led consortia eye B'lore Metro deal

Reliance, L&T-led consortia eye B'lore Metro deal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

This metro line would be a 33.65-km rail link between Bangalore City Centre and Bangalore International Airport.

Why investors in Tamil Nadu are in a spot

Why investors in Tamil Nadu are in a spot

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

At 47 protests a day, the state has become the most restive in the country and investors are becoming increasingly wary

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on Thursday dismissed a couple of public interest litigation petitions filed against the supply of Tamirabarani surface water to industries set up by co-packers of Pepsi and Coca Cola at the Industrial Growth Centre established by SIPCOT at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

Uddhav not in panel for setting up Bal Thackeray's memorial

Uddhav not in panel for setting up Bal Thackeray's memorial

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

In a U-turn from its earlier stand to include Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in a panel to discuss construction of party patriarch Bal Thackeray's memorial, the Maharashtra government resolution has not included any political leaders in the committee.

Indian drugs face EU music

Indian drugs face EU music

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Indian medicine accounted for over 50 per cent of all drug seizures in Europe for intellectual property rights violation last year. Industry experts said this indicates the seriousness of the problem. This data was revealed in the recently-released 2009 report of the European Union on the customs enforcement activities of its member states.

Reliance Haryana SEZ to get Rs 24-cr refund

Reliance Haryana SEZ to get Rs 24-cr refund

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Reliance Haryana SEZ, a joint venture between Reliance Ventures Ltd -- an Reliance Industries subsidiary, and Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has so far bought 7,001 acres of land in Jhajjar district and about 1,200 acres and 1,383.68 acres of HSIIDC land in Gurgaon.

Haryana SEZ: RIL plans to bring strategic partner

Haryana SEZ: RIL plans to bring strategic partner

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Created to develop special economic zones in the northern state, Reliance Haryana SEZ Ltd is a joint venture between Reliance Ventures Ltd, an RIL subsidiary, and Haryana State Industrial Investment Development Corporation.

Better Bengaluru airport years away

Better Bengaluru airport years away

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Phase-II yet to begin, will take three years to conclude.

DLF bags Gurgaon land for Rs 1,750 cr

DLF bags Gurgaon land for Rs 1,750 cr

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

DLF, the country's largest realty firm, on Thursday bagged a 350-acre plot for Rs 1,750 crore (Rs 17.50 billion) in Haryana for developing a recreation and leisure project, making it one of the costliest land deals in recent times.

Singur, Nandigram did not impede investment: Min

Singur, Nandigram did not impede investment: Min

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Talking about the much-debated issue of land acquisition, Sen said industry bodies were in favour of direct purchase of land from the owners and state governments to be mere facilitators.

PIL seeks action on Rane's 26/11 statements

PIL seeks action on Rane's 26/11 statements

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

A Public Interest Litigation filed in the Bombay High Court has sought action on State Industries Minister Narayan Rane's allegations after the November 26 terror attacks that some politicians in the state had assisted the terrorists.

India's first Islamic bank to start in Kerala

India's first Islamic bank to start in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation, which is the designated agency for the formation of the bank, will have 11 per cent stake in the proposed banking company.

17 dead in fire at cracker storage unit in Delhi, owner arrested

17 dead in fire at cracker storage unit in Delhi, owner arrested

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

The dead include 10 women and seven men, another fire official said, noting that a man and woman were injured.