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In major R&D push, Mercedes plans to step on the gas

In major R&D push, Mercedes plans to step on the gas

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The luxury car maker plans to recruit 1,000 people next year; in five years, research staff had jumped from 700 to 3,500.

Slaughter ban only on cows and bulls, clarifies Fadnavis

Slaughter ban only on cows and bulls, clarifies Fadnavis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday asserted that his government has no plans to stop slaughter of animals other than bulls and cows for meat and termed as misinterpreted the statement of Advocate General in the Bombay High Court on cow slaughter ban.

Bajaj to chase KTM ambitions despite roadblock

Bajaj to chase KTM ambitions despite roadblock

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Bajaj Auto, India's second biggest two-wheeler manufacturer, will continue to pursue its broad plans with the Austrian bike manufacturer KTM Power Sports AG, including a gradual increase of its stake in the performance bike making company.

You are cutting at the root of democracy: Uttarakhand HC raps Centre

You are cutting at the root of democracy: Uttarakhand HC raps Centre

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The court asked the Centre whether it was not "totally extraneous" for the Union government to be concerned over the disqualification of nine rebel MLAs and to "interfere" in the affairs of the state which has to be done only in "extraordinary instances".

BSE in talks for overseas listing of indices

BSE in talks for overseas listing of indices

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The Bombay Stock Exchange, the oldest bourse in Asia, is looking at listing its benchmark 30-share index Sensex on the US-based International Securities Exchange that is owned by Eurex Frankfurt AG.

Coal blocks allocation: Something did go wrong, govt tells SC

Coal blocks allocation: Something did go wrong, govt tells SC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

The Centre on Thursday admitted before the Supreme Court that something went wrong with the coal blocks allocation and that it could have been done in a more refined manner.

SG refuses nod to contempt case against Swara Bhasker

SG refuses nod to contempt case against Swara Bhasker

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Considering the fact that the Attorney General for India has already declined to grant his consent in the present matter for the reasons detailed in the said letter...the present request made to me is misconceived,' Mehta said in his letter addressed to lawyer Anuj Saxena.

Daimler to bring lightweight trucks in India soon

Daimler to bring lightweight trucks in India soon

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Daimler would introduce lightweight trucks from Mitsubishi Fuso stable in the Indian market by 2010 as part of its expansion strategy in the country's auto mart.

Govt says 1,340 'Made in India' ventilators delivered to states

Govt says 1,340 'Made in India' ventilators delivered to states

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The prominent recipients include Maharashtra (275), Delhi (275), Gujarat (175), Bihar (100), Karnataka (90), Rajasthan (75).

Toyota beats GM to remain world's best-selling carmaker

Toyota beats GM to remain world's best-selling carmaker

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Toyota Motor Corp is likely to have retained its position as the world's best-selling carmaker for the first nine months of the year, beating rivals General Motors Co and Volkswagen AG, company figures showed on Monday.

All Tour de France riders test negative for COVID-19

All Tour de France riders test negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

All team members, riders and staff had until 1100 GMT on Monday, the Tour's first rest day, to take a test in the mobile laboratory provided by organisers.

VW eyes 10% Indian auto mart by 2015

VW eyes 10% Indian auto mart by 2015

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Europe's largest car maker, Volkswagen AG, today started production of its small car Polo at its plant in Chakan near Pune. Stating that the company would launch a saloon by the middle of next year, Volkswagen AG said it was aiming for a 10 per cent share of the domestic auto market in the next four to six years.

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

India has become the 37th country to join the list of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 category, the only South Asian nation.

Why Maruti is recalling over 77k Balenos, DZires

Why Maruti is recalling over 77k Balenos, DZires

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The Baleno cars covered in the recall include 17,231 export units.

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The CVC had asked the CBI to probe the 'irregularities in the tendering process and award of contract and undue benefit caused to the SAP/IBM'.

COVID-19 impact: IOA asks Sports Ministry for Rs 200 crore grant

COVID-19 impact: IOA asks Sports Ministry for Rs 200 crore grant

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Due to the ongoing pandemic and lockdown, we the sports bodies are unlikely to get any sponsorship and hence we may find it very difficult to restart our activities effectively'

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

Rawat has won, President's rule will be revoked in Uttarakhand: Centre to SC

Rawat has won, President's rule will be revoked in Uttarakhand: Centre to SC

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The Union government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that former chief minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat had won the floor test in the Uttarakhand assembly following which it will revoke President's rule in the hill state.

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Giving yet another twist to the continuing political drama in Uttarakhand, the division bench has stayed the Thursday's floor test in the state assembly till April 7.

Novartis offer for Indian arm to begin on May 20

Novartis offer for Indian arm to begin on May 20

Rediff.com15 May 2009

The offer by Novartis AG is to acquire up to 1,24,64,710 shares, representing a 39 per cent stake in Novartis India, at a price of Rs 351 per share. Earlier in March, the drug firm had said its Swiss parent's open offer for hiking its stake in Novartis India would begin on May 14, but on Friday rescheduled the offer date.

SC expresses disappointment over Centre not appointing Lokpal

SC expresses disappointment over Centre not appointing Lokpal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

While the Centre said that the amendment bill is pending in Parliament to include the leader of largest opposition party, a bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur said that Parliament, by not amending the law, cannot frustrate the mandate for appointment of Lokpal.

Global CEOs bullish on India, meet Modi

Global CEOs bullish on India, meet Modi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

FMCG giant Unilever CEO Paul Polman and technology major Intel President Renee James on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a slew of global corporatehonchos continue to line up to express their intention to invest in India.

Tour de France likely minus spectators?

Tour de France likely minus spectators?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

France's Sports Minister has given no assurance of the likelihood of the Tour de France being held this year.

RBI eases targets for white-label ATM firms

RBI eases targets for white-label ATM firms

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The poor deployment of WLATMs has tripped what the central bank sought to achieve back in 2012.

Volkswagen to recall 1,950 cars in China

Volkswagen to recall 1,950 cars in China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Scandal-hit German carmaker Volkswagen on Monday said it will recall 1,950 diesel vehicles in China to rectify engine software that cheats on emissions tests.

These 24 companies are India's best employers

These 24 companies are India's best employers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

This recognition is a testimony of India's strong belief in promoting entrepreneurship

Moser Baer buys 40% pie in Slovenia firm

Moser Baer buys 40% pie in Slovenia firm

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

Moser Baer India has acquired 40 per cent equity stake in Slovenia-based Solarvalue Proizvodnja from Germany based Solarvalue AG for an undisclosed amount, giving it an assured supply of solar grade silicon for its photo voltaic business.

PIX: When Bollywood visited Kashmir!

PIX: When Bollywood visited Kashmir!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Take a tour of Kashmir with the stars.

Anderson has no need to change aggressive style, says Cook

Anderson has no need to change aggressive style, says Cook

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Paceman James Anderson has no need to tone down his aggression when England and India renew their rivalry in the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday, according to captain Alastair Cook.

Pushgate: 'Anderson had threatened to break Jadeja's teeth'

Pushgate: 'Anderson had threatened to break Jadeja's teeth'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

He may have been let off after an ICC hearing but it has now come to light that England pacer James Anderson did admit to abusing Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during their altercation during the opening Test in Nottingham.

The curious case of Bhatkal man 'martyred in Afghanistan'

The curious case of Bhatkal man 'martyred in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The death of Indian Mujahideen-linked Anwar Beli, a former taxi driver in Dubai hailing from Bhatkal, in an encounter in Afghanistan is a pointer that more Indians are joining outfits like Al Qaeda, ISIS and Taliban, reports Vicky Nanjappa.Sources in the NIA tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that for long the Indian Mujahideen has been looking to take the fight to Afghanistan, also informing about outfits like the Ansar ul-Tawhid which is helping terror outfits to recruit Indian youths.

World Cup chit-chat: Reliance to probe black marketing of its World Cup match tickets

World Cup chit-chat: Reliance to probe black marketing of its World Cup match tickets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

With the World Cup football tickets it had originally bought being caught in the hands of alleged scalpers, Reliance Industries on Tuesday said it is investigating how the much-coveted and expensive tickets ended up in the Brazilian black market.

Vishal Sikka: A visionary who can turn around Infosys

Vishal Sikka: A visionary who can turn around Infosys

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Vishal Sikka is equally comfortable designing cutting-edge software as he is negotiating in the boardroom.

'Will have to go aggressive; can still suspend public transport'

'Will have to go aggressive; can still suspend public transport'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope warns that the state government will go aggressive if appeals to reduce social distancing are not adhered to.

Siemens to divest stake in network arm

Siemens to divest stake in network arm

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Power systems major Siemens, the Indian subsidiary of German Siemens AG, has decided to divest its 100 per cent stake in Siemens Public Communication Networks

Vishal Sikka seen in fray for Infy CEO post

Vishal Sikka seen in fray for Infy CEO post

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Quits as SAP board member; had made presentations before Infy board in January.

The sexiest thing you'll lay your eyes on

The sexiest thing you'll lay your eyes on

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Meet the Audi Sport Racing Bike! And yes she is out of your league.

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

After arriving in Brisbane, Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students at Queensland University of Technology.

Tour de France may be held in August

Tour de France may be held in August

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Cycling teams are gearing up for the Tour de France to be held in August rather than the usual July, after French President Emmanuel Macron said big public events would be halted until mid-July as the country fights the COVID-19 pandemic. Marc Madiot, president of the French cycling league and director of the Groupama-FDJ cycling team, said Macron's comments, which included extending measures to slow the coronavirus outbreak, paved the way for the Tour to be held in August.

Vishal Sikka is Infosys CEO, Murthy to step down on Jun 14

Vishal Sikka is Infosys CEO, Murthy to step down on Jun 14

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Sikka will take over from current Chief Executive SD Shibulal, one of the engineers who founded Infosys, on August 1.