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VVIP chopper deal: CBI shares documents with ED

VVIP chopper deal: CBI shares documents with ED

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

Expanding its probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation has shared crucial documents with the Enforcement Directorate showing money trail of the alleged Rs 362-crore kickback in the VVIP chopper deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland.

Defence ministry gets contract between Agusta, middleman

Defence ministry gets contract between Agusta, middleman

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The defence ministry has got the 'contract' between AgustaWestland and alleged middleman Christian Michel regarding the controversial VVIP helicopter Rs 3600-crore deal with India.

If India can build rockets, why do we need Czech trucks?

If India can build rockets, why do we need Czech trucks?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

A country that can launch a 229-tonne rocket with seven international satellites into space does not need to import trucks, howitzers or helicopters, says Claude Arpi, who was present at the PSLV launch in Sriharikota on Monday.

Chopper deal: India may seek more info during UK PM visit

Chopper deal: India may seek more info during UK PM visit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Arriving in New Delhi within days of exposure of the Rs 3,600-crore VVIP helicopters scam involving Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland, British Prime Minister David Cameron is likely to be pressed for more information in this regard during his meetings with the leadership on Tuesday.

Ferrari's Leclerc is fastest in F1 testing

Ferrari's Leclerc is fastest in F1 testing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Ferrari driver's best time of one minute 16.231 seconds was close to the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix pole time by Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes.

HUL Q4 net profit rises 15% to Rs 787 crore

HUL Q4 net profit rises 15% to Rs 787 crore

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Net sales were 12.48 per cent at Rs 6,367.14 crore.

Chopper deal: Somebody has taken money, admits Antony

Chopper deal: Somebody has taken money, admits Antony

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday admitted that "somebody has taken money" in the AgustaWestland chopper deal that is mired by bribery allegations.As the Central Bureau of Investigation probes the bribery allegations into the controversial Rs 3,600 crore deal for the supply of VVIP choppers by the Anglo-Italian firm, Antony vowed that no mercy would be shown to anyone who has taken bribes. It is alleged that the deal involved Rs 362 crore in kickbacks.

Antony asks Agusta to explain linkages with 2 firms

Antony asks Agusta to explain linkages with 2 firms

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Defence Ministry A K Antony has asked AgustaWestland to explain within one week its linkages with software companies allegedly used as a cover for paying kickbacks in the VVIP chopper deal.

What the Tata Steel write-off reveals

What the Tata Steel write-off reveals

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Corus is not out of the woods yet.

Are sexual affairs the recipe to a happy marriage?

Are sexual affairs the recipe to a happy marriage?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

An enduring marriage and an extra-marital affair with lots of sex is the perfect formula for happiness, a controversial sociologist has claimed in her new book.

Chopper scam to overshadow British PM's 3-day India visit

Chopper scam to overshadow British PM's 3-day India visit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Mumbai on Monday morning on a three-day India visit during which will he meet captains of industry and hold talks with top leaders, who are likely to seek more information on the VVIP helicopters scam involving an Anglo-Italian firm.

India's bribe-tainted VVIP helicopter deal

India's bribe-tainted VVIP helicopter deal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The Ministry of Defence has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the allegations that kickbacks were paid to Indian middlemen in the Rs 3,700-crore deal to buy 12 high-security VVIP helicopters from Anglo-Italian company, AgustaWestland.

Nokia protests against Indian tax probe

Nokia protests against Indian tax probe

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

India is crucial for Nokia's attempt to hold on to global market share.

Unilever to raise stake in HUL in $5.4 billion offer

Unilever to raise stake in HUL in $5.4 billion offer

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

There will be more incentive for the parent company to share technology with the Indian unit.

Shell approaches high court over tax demand order

Shell approaches high court over tax demand order

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Authorities claimed that a share sale by the company to its overseas parent in 2009 was undervalued by about Rs 15,200 crore.

HUL falls as parent's outlook softens

HUL falls as parent's outlook softens

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Unilever, which derives 52-53 per cent of its $70-billion revenues from emerging markets, said it expected economic pressures to continue in 2013.

India to seek UK's help in VVIP chopper scam

India to seek UK's help in VVIP chopper scam

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma is scheduled to visit London on Saturday for the ADD on Monday there where the issue of payment of kickbacks to the tune of Rs 362 crore in the deal is expected to come up, defence ministry sources said in New Delhi.

In a first, PM to lay wreath at National War Memorial on R-Day

In a first, PM to lay wreath at National War Memorial on R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The PM will pay homage to fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial in New Delhi on the Republic Day instead of Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the India Gate arch.

Kerala Leftist leader Simon Britto passes away

Kerala Leftist leader Simon Britto passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

In 1983, he became the vice-president of the SFI (Kerala). He suffered paralysis in his lower body during a violent clash between student unions.

Royal Dutch Shell India unit to invest $1 billion

Royal Dutch Shell India unit to invest $1 billion

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The company is building floating LNG terminal in joint venture Reliance Power.

Unilever's $5.4 bn open offer for HUL begins

Unilever's $5.4 bn open offer for HUL begins

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant Unilever Plc's $ 5.4 billion open offer to increase stake in its Indian arm Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) to up to 75 per cent commenced on Friday.

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Some of the key fighter jet acquisitions over the years and the combat capabilities they possess that made India's airmen a force to reckon with are.

The magic mantra of Nestle

The magic mantra of Nestle

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Thinking on its feet, Nestle has stayed ahead of rivals.

SC dismisses bail pleas of Kolkata gang-rape accused

SC dismisses bail pleas of Kolkata gang-rape accused

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the bail pleas of two of the five accused in the Park Street gang rape case, saying it was not a fit case for granting relief, as two of the alleged culprits are still absconding. The apex court refused to interfere with the Calcutta high court's order denying bail to Sumit Bajaj and Mohd Nasir Khan, who were among the five youths accused of gang-raping an Anglo-Indian woman in a car on February 5 last year.

Park St rape: SC seeks WB's reply on plea of accused

Park St rape: SC seeks WB's reply on plea of accused

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted another two weeks to the West Bengal government to respond to its notice on a plea by a Park Street gangrape accused against denial of bail to him by the Calcutta high court.

Tamil Nadu SSLC results to be declared today

Tamil Nadu SSLC results to be declared today

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Results of the Tamil Nadu SSLC class 10 board exams will be announced by 1.30 pm today.

Two arrested in Park Street rape case

Two arrested in Park Street rape case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

The police on Saturday arrested two persons in connection with the rape of an Anglo-Indian woman at Park Street in Kolkata. Sumit Bajaj and Rehman Khan alias Tusi, who masqueraded as Lavi Gidwani and some other persons whom the woman named, had befriended her at the night club, said Joint Police Commissioner, Crime, Damayanti Sen.

Chennai: Class 9 boy stabs science teacher to death

Chennai: Class 9 boy stabs science teacher to death

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

In a shocking incident, a ninth standard student on Thursday stabbed his teacher to death inside the classroom after she allegedly made some remarks against students who did not fare well in studies

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against CAA

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against CAA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Setting aside their political differences, the ruling CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front and Opposition Congress headed United Democratic Front, once again came together to launch a joint fight against the Centre on the CAA, which has seen unprecedented protests all over the country.

Hamilton takes pole at Australian Grand Prix

Hamilton takes pole at Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took pole for Mercedes at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Corus may cut jobs

Corus may cut jobs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Tata Steel's Anglo-Dutch Corus unit was starting consultations on job cuts due to the continued deterioration in market conditions and falling demand.

Kolkata: Woman alleges rape at gunpoint, 2 detained

Kolkata: Woman alleges rape at gunpoint, 2 detained

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Two persons were detained in connection with the alleged rape of a Anglo-Indian woman in a car in Kolkata even as the police said there were inconsistencies in her statements on the suspects.

Chopper deal: India encashes on bank guarantee of Agusta

Chopper deal: India encashes on bank guarantee of Agusta

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

India has encashed a guarantee of over Rs 250 crore deposited by AgustaWestland in a bank in New Delhi even as it is preparing to file an appeal against an Italian court's stay on its move to encash another guarantee deposited in an Italian bank.

Mumbai boy, Chennai girl win NBA Skills Challenge

Mumbai boy, Chennai girl win NBA Skills Challenge

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Danish Qureshi of Hume High School, Mumbai, and Nishanti of St. Joseph's Anglo Indian Secondary School, Chennai, were crowned champions in the Jr. NBA and Jr WNBA National Skills Challenge and earned an all-expense paid trip to the NBA headquarters in the US.

21 Indians taken hostage off Oman coast

21 Indians taken hostage off Oman coast

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

An oil tanker with 21 Indian crew members on board was hijacked on Saturday off the coast of Oman, Directorate General of Shipping said in Mumbai.

Tata Steel will not sell stake in Riversdale

Tata Steel will not sell stake in Riversdale

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

"Yes, we will continue to hold on to our stake," Tata Steel's Vice-Chairman B Muthuraman told reporters on the sidelines of an industry event in New Delhi.

Govt queers Vedanta buy

Govt queers Vedanta buy

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The mining ministry's inordinate delay in giving approval to group firm Hindustan Zinc to buy London-based Anglo American's zinc mines has forced the company to route it through Sterlite.

Why the Tata-Corus merger was doomed to fail

Why the Tata-Corus merger was doomed to fail

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The Anglo-Dutch merger was meant to revive the ailing British Steel which had incurred a net loss of 81 million in the year ended March 31, 1999

Looking at the men in Priyanka's life

Looking at the men in Priyanka's life

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

A look at Priyanka Chopra's seven husbands in 7 Khoon Maaf.

'I'm more than just a glamorous doll'

'I'm more than just a glamorous doll'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Taapsee Pannu talks about her upcoming Telugu film Vasthaadu Naa Raju.