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With 5G spectrum shrinking, telcos may stay off auction

With 5G spectrum shrinking, telcos may stay off auction

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

It is learnt that the defence ministry is refusing to let go of its 100 MHz spectrum, which was allotted earlier. In that case, the department of telecommunications (DoT) will be left with only 175 MW of 5G spectrum of the total 300 MHz.

Apple's India pie needs local flavour

Apple's India pie needs local flavour

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Tech giant allowed to set up fully owned shops, with 30% local sourcing like everyone else.

Make in India fails to generate more investment in states

Make in India fails to generate more investment in states

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

While number of commitments inched up in 2015, its value slipped 23% to 11-year low.

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Amazon has also signed a term sheet with Kishore Biyani-led Future group to invest $600 million to $700 million for a 12 to 15 per cent stake in the retail giant, it is learnt.

'Ministry should end controversies related to GDP computation'

'Ministry should end controversies related to GDP computation'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

There has been criticism of the official statistics ever since MoSPI came out with new methodology to estimate the GDP on the base year of 2011-12 compared to earlier 2004-05.

Banks in talks with temple trusts to push gold scheme

Banks in talks with temple trusts to push gold scheme

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Banks in talks with temple trusts to push gold scheme

Lost lustre: 1,200 Gitanjali's gems SEZ workers lose jobs

Lost lustre: 1,200 Gitanjali's gems SEZ workers lose jobs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'We want the government to provide job security for all these workers,' says E S N Reddy, district general secretary of CITU.

Demonetisation: Who knew, who didn't

Demonetisation: Who knew, who didn't

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'A bit of foresight would have helped.' 'Isn't it common sense that this is sowing and wedding season?' 'The plan is indeed unquestionably revolutionary, but better preparedness could have avoided such teething troubles.'

Monsoon might make strong comeback over Central India this week

Monsoon might make strong comeback over Central India this week

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

This may rescue pulses, cotton and oilseed sowing; rain revival in the south to take longer

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The draft is now with ministries.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

Flash Electronics files patent case against Royal Enfield

Flash Electronics files patent case against Royal Enfield

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Flash Electronics alleges Royal Enfield infringed its patent on regulator rectifier device.

When Will Modi Privatise Public Sector Banks?

When Will Modi Privatise Public Sector Banks?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Unlike any other national asset, which is typically sold to the highest bidder, the profile of the bidder is the most important criterion for a licence to bank, and even for acquiring more than 5 per cent stake, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Monsoon revival might not make up for rainfall deficit

Monsoon revival might not make up for rainfall deficit

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Drought fears will subside if the momentum generated is maintained in August.

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court had ruled in Vodafone's favour in 2012.

From couches, jet to bathrobe, Mallya's assets up for grabs!

From couches, jet to bathrobe, Mallya's assets up for grabs!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

For almost all the properties owned by Vijay Mallya, the reserve price has been marked down after the earlier attempts failed to attract bidders.

At 273.4m tonnes, foodgrain output maybe highest-ever

At 273.4m tonnes, foodgrain output maybe highest-ever

Rediff.com10 May 2017

For many farmers, though, a bumper harvest isn't good news, as they have been forced to sell their produce, particularly pulses, dirt cheap.

Budget 2022: India Inc pitches for more reforms and tax stability

Budget 2022: India Inc pitches for more reforms and tax stability

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

India Inc on Thursday pitched for continuation of reforms while ensuring tax and policy stability in the forthcoming Budget to prop up the economy hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the virtual pre-Budget consultation held with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, industry chambers said that government measures will help firmly entrench the nascent signs of recovery being currently seen in private investment. Capital expenditure by the government through enhanced infrastructure spending should in the meantime continue to support growth, CII president TV Narendran said.

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The Sony HT-S700RF home theatre ticks all the right boxes for a music fanatic says Aparna Banerjea.

PAN cards not linked to Aadhaar will be cancelled from Sep 1

PAN cards not linked to Aadhaar will be cancelled from Sep 1

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

To validate and continue using the existing PAN cards, citizens will have to link them to Aadhaar. Or else, they will be permitted to use Aadhaar instead for filing returns and while making other high-value transactions, specified under the Income Tax Act.

Bird flu: Red alert issued in 3 districts in Kerala

Bird flu: Red alert issued in 3 districts in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Around 2 lakh ducks will be killed in the Kuttanad area.

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

According to the company, 200,000 handsets have already been shipped in the country for the first phase of delivery.

Why Kanpur leather industry has started shifting to Kolkata

Why Kanpur leather industry has started shifting to Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Closure of tanneries pulls down domestic finished leather exports and local price of raw-skin.

Area under kharif crops at all-time high of 108 mn ha

Area under kharif crops at all-time high of 108 mn ha

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Though agriculture ministry officials are confident of a bumper harvest due to record increase in kharif acreage, experts and farmers said the on-ground situation in some crops is not that encouraging as incessant rains since the last few weeks and pest attack could impact the final yield.

Budget process set for a makeover

Budget process set for a makeover

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Scrapping Plan and non-Plan classifications necessitates the change

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

But completion occupancy certificates to be mandatory.

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Last year, the software giant launched a cloud adoption programme for SMBs.

IndiGo keen to offer Wi-Fi in the sky

IndiGo keen to offer Wi-Fi in the sky

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Bharti Airtel, the country's largest mobile operator, has already joined the global Seamless Alliance to provide in-flight connectivity.

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

New Postal Act could deal blow to $2-bn courier sector

New Postal Act could deal blow to $2-bn courier sector

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

It will escalate costs, mandate regulator to check malpractices, set standards.

Tough times await new CBI chief

Tough times await new CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Alok Verma, the 1979-batch IPS officer, will be in the hot seat because he will serve in 2018 and into 2019, the year of the general election.

Pawan Hans to Air India, 9 PSUs to be put on the block

Pawan Hans to Air India, 9 PSUs to be put on the block

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Sources said valuation of all these assets was an ongoing process, and the mode and manner of disposal would be decided on a case-by-case basis

India to brrrr... till 21/1

India to brrrr... till 21/1

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

It will get colder in the next 2, 3 days.

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Barring stray references such as the 'dual control' of banks and shifting the goalposts during demonetisation, he is not in a fault-finding mode with the government, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Hennes & Mauritz's FDI proposal gets DIPP green signal

Hennes & Mauritz's FDI proposal gets DIPP green signal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Approval comes 6 months after Swedish clothing giant applied for India entry; FIPB now to consider on Oct 18.

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The San Francisco-based giant has acquired a Delhi-based company.

Meru Cabs caught in a legal row over Rs 120-crore tax claim

Meru Cabs caught in a legal row over Rs 120-crore tax claim

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Meru Cabs, one of the first radio taxi services in the country, is contesting service tax notices sent to it since 2010 in the Bombay High Court.

TN brings back Covid curbs as cases rise

TN brings back Covid curbs as cases rise

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

As fresh Covid-19 cases continued to increase, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced reintroduction of curbs like permission only for 50 per cent seating capacity in cinemas and ban on select activities effective April 10, to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Axis Bank dismisses 24 staffers, suspends 50 accounts

Axis Bank dismisses 24 staffers, suspends 50 accounts

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Axis Bank dismisses 24 staffers, suspends 50 accounts after I-T raids

Govt to audit banking tech to check cyber crime

Govt to audit banking tech to check cyber crime

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Computer emergency response teams will be strengthened with ethical hackers who will respond to cyberattacks.