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Government finalises policy to allow private investment in defence

Government finalises policy to allow private investment in defence

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Seen as a major initiative, the 'strategic partnership model' aims to create a vibrant defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country through involvement of both the major Indian corporates as well as the MSME sector.

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Addressing the party workers and people of Bihar through a virtual rally, he attacked the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal saying the growth rate of the state was just 3.9 per cent when the party was in power, but it rose to 11.3 per cent under the NDA.

Govt announces divestment plans to generate revenue

Govt announces divestment plans to generate revenue

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who won a landslide election victory in May largely on a promise of economic growth, is expected to speed up divestments to bolster revenue generation.

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The economy has to become the government's No. 1 priority, which it is not at the moment,' says T N Ninan.

Interim Budget is just 'a trailer': PM Modi

Interim Budget is just 'a trailer': PM Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The budget will empower the poor, give a boost to the farmer and an impetus to the economic growth, the PM said.

Lead me, follow me or get out of the way: Jaitley

Lead me, follow me or get out of the way: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The government's top leadership was happy with Prabhu's Budget.

Budget has brought back 'hope' into the economy: BJP

Budget has brought back 'hope' into the economy: BJP

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

BJP on Thursday said while claiming the exercise had brought back "hope" into the economy by charting a roadmap for the country's economic resurgence.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Divestment target set at Rs 69,500 cr for 2015-16

Divestment target set at Rs 69,500 cr for 2015-16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The divestment department has lined up a host of companies.

First-ever Rs 200 notes to come out on Friday

First-ever Rs 200 notes to come out on Friday

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The bright yellow coloured notes will hit the market just a day after the announcement by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that the government has given a go-ahead to the RBI to issue the new currency bill.

'Budget gives new wings to aspirations of poor'

'Budget gives new wings to aspirations of poor'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

After Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented his fifth straight budget in the Lok Sabha, Bharatiya Janata Party members and ministers from the Cabinet reacted positively to the Budget. Here are some of the reactions.

Divided over a river, TN, Karnataka to join hands for defence corridor

Divided over a river, TN, Karnataka to join hands for defence corridor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The corridor is expected to attract around Rs 1,250 billion investment and create 4,00,000 jobs. It will start from Mysore, pass through Bengaluru in Karnataka, to connect with Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem and Tiruchy in Tamil Nadu.

BJP announces NE states in charge

BJP announces NE states in charge

Rediff.com8 Aug 2004

BJP Members of Parliament from Assam, Rajen Gohain and Narayan Chandra Borkotoky, have been appointed in-charge of Mizoram and Nagaland respectively.

'Time is running out'

'Time is running out'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

'No one is willing to give us a long-term assurance of funds,' says the naval chief.

'We have a long way to go'

'We have a long way to go'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

'The period after the end of the Cold War has seen a more coordinated use of the Indian Navy in conformity with some of our foreign policy objectives,' says Admiral Arun Prakash.

Pak can't weaken India, forces given free hand to retaliate: Modi

Pak can't weaken India, forces given free hand to retaliate: Modi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

"Our neighbouring country thinks such terror attacks can weaken us, but their plans will not materialise," he said at a function to flag off a new semi-high speed train from Delhi to Varanasi.

BJP declares itself the only pan-Indian party

BJP declares itself the only pan-Indian party

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Referring to party's win in Assam and rise in its vote share in Kerala and West Bengal, and 'unequivocal rejection' of the Congress by voters in the recent assembly polls in five states, it said the National Executive notes with 'pleasure' that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for 'Congress-mukt Bharat' has today become a 'people's mission'.

Nothing wrong with India preparing spinning tracks: De Villiers

Nothing wrong with India preparing spinning tracks: De Villiers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

'I'm prepared for any kind of Bangalore wicket' 'South African teams are known for bouncing back and their resilience. I'm expecting the boys to be very upbeat for the second Test match'

Simultaneous ADR, domestic issues for Nalco, BPCL

Simultaneous ADR, domestic issues for Nalco, BPCL

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

The divestment of government holding in Bharat Petroleum Corporation and National Aluminium Company would be undertaken simultaneously in the Indian and American markets, according to Communications and Divestment Minister Arun Shourie.

Ashok Pradhan is MoS for Telecom & IT

Ashok Pradhan is MoS for Telecom & IT

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Ashok Pradhan on Monday took charge as the Minister of State for Telecommunications and Information Technology.

BSNL, MTNL submit alternate tariff plans

BSNL, MTNL submit alternate tariff plans

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd have submitted alternate basic (landline) telephony tariff plans, pegging the rates much below the ceiling rates announced by TRAI

Shastri on how India can counter World No. 1 South Africa

Shastri on how India can counter World No. 1 South Africa

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

India's Team Director Ravi Shastri on Friday said that South Africa are still a formidable side despite the retirement of some big players recently but his side will continue their aggressive brand of cricket in the upcoming series beginning on October 2.

FM backs Shourie on oil firms' sale

FM backs Shourie on oil firms' sale

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

'There is no future in importing weapons'

'There is no future in importing weapons'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

'It is a trap, which creates a vicious circle of dependence on unreliable foreign sources.'

George Fernandes: The minister who threw Coke out of India, stalled HPCL privatisation

George Fernandes: The minister who threw Coke out of India, stalled HPCL privatisation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Fernandes wanted Coca-Cola Company to not just transfer 60 per cent of the shares of its Indian firm but also the formula for its concentrate to Indian shareholders.

Railways eye MTNL, BSNL investment in RailTel

Railways eye MTNL, BSNL investment in RailTel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

Railway Minister Nitish Kumar has said that negotiations are on with the telecom ministry for equity participation of MTNL and BSNL in RailTel Corp to improve telecom services in the Railways.

Modi, the mendicant-prince

Modi, the mendicant-prince

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'Coronavirus has occasioned us to see how copious Modi's mojo bag is,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

No industrial house can sway govt policy: Shourie

No industrial house can sway govt policy: Shourie

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

''No lobbyists will be able to influence us. If that happens, you can censure me for dereliction,'' he said.

CII for focus on growing markets

CII for focus on growing markets

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

For now, Shastri gives full marks to 'solid character' Fletcher

For now, Shastri gives full marks to 'solid character' Fletcher

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

His report will decide Duncan Fletcher's future as India's cricket coach and Ravi Shastri, who served as Team Director during the just-concluded limited overs series against England, has put his weight behind the under-fire Zimbabwean.

India's mobile phone growth fastest: Shourie

India's mobile phone growth fastest: Shourie

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

India has recorded the fastest growth in mobile telephony in the world with as many as 13 lakh cellular additions every month, Minister for Communications and IT Arun Shourie said on Friday.

Residual stake sale to continue: Govt

Residual stake sale to continue: Govt

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

The divestment ministry would concentrate on "legal option" to resolve the divestment impasse arising out of the Supreme Court verdict on HPCL and BPCL, but would continue with residual stake sale plans in companies like CMC Ltd and VSNL.

IOC, ONGC, GAIL to remain as PSUs: Shourie

IOC, ONGC, GAIL to remain as PSUs: Shourie

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

The government on Wednesday ruled out privatisation of Indian Oil, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and Gas Authority of India Ltd and assured all security concerns would be taken care of while divesting public sector oil

BPCL, HPCL divestment raises heat in Lok Sabha

BPCL, HPCL divestment raises heat in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

Along with the opposition, key BJP allies Shiv Sena and Samata Party also slammed Divestment Minister Arun Shourie for going ahead with the strategic sale of the equity of the two public sector oil giants.

BPCL, HPCL divestment raises heat in Lok Sabha

BPCL, HPCL divestment raises heat in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

Along with the opposition, key BJP allies Shiv Sena and Samata Party also slammed Divestment Minister Arun Shourie for going ahead with the strategic sale of the equity of the two public sector oil giants.

PM nod for oil PSU stake sale awaited: Shourie

PM nod for oil PSU stake sale awaited: Shourie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

India's minister for privatisation on Friday said a much-awaited stake sale in state-run refiners Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited could go ahead as soon as the prime minister gave his approval.