News for 'Chairman R S Sharma'

Gandhi Peace Prize conferred upon ISRO by President Mukherjee

Gandhi Peace Prize conferred upon ISRO by President Mukherjee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday gave away Gandhi Peace Prize 2014 to ISRO in recognition of its services in transforming India through the use of space technology.

Uproar in RS over SP leader linking alcohol to Hindu gods

Uproar in RS over SP leader linking alcohol to Hindu gods

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The remark by Agrawal was expunged by the chair even as it came for a strong condemnation from the BJP.

Ratan Tata invests in YourStory

Ratan Tata invests in YourStory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Vani Kola, Karthee Madasamy, T V Mohandas Pai also invest in the media startup

Authenticate documents or comments will be expunged: Swamy told

Authenticate documents or comments will be expunged: Swamy told

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The chairman asked Swamy to produce documents he quoted from in the AgustaWestland debate after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue.

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A government panel said policymakers and regulators should have an open mind regarding the introduction of an official digital currency in India.

PIX: Salman, Katrina, Big B, Rekha attend Neil Nitin Mukesh's reception

PIX: Salman, Katrina, Big B, Rekha attend Neil Nitin Mukesh's reception

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

See who came to congratulate the newlyweds.

How did Swamy get confidential documents, Congress asks in Rajya Sabha

How did Swamy get confidential documents, Congress asks in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The House "must know how an honourable member or rather less honourable member" was given access to sensitive and secret files, which he has refused to authenticate and place on the table of the House, Anand Sharma of the Congress said.

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The speaker said she was ready to start the debate right away if the House agreed. The debate has been listed in Monday's list of business under Rule 193.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.

PHOTOS: UK parliament transforms into House of Yoga

PHOTOS: UK parliament transforms into House of Yoga

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

British lawmakers led by prominent Indian-origin entrepreneur Karan Bilimoria performed yoga in the United Kingdom parliament, celebrating the first International Yoga Day.

IIT exam row resolved; advance test from 2013

IIT exam row resolved; advance test from 2013

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

The decision was taken at a meeting of the IIT Council by representatives from the government and directors of 16 institutes held on June 27.

Will Modi govt manage to 'save' the beleaguered telecom sector?

Will Modi govt manage to 'save' the beleaguered telecom sector?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Attempts are being made to balance the need for health of the sector, consumer interest while complying with the Supreme Court order on statutory dues.

'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'We referred the case to the attorney general.' 'I told Mukul Rohatgi, "mujhe aap ka honest opinion chahiye".' 'He too said those were different offers.' Trai could not have stopped Reliance even if the Jio offers had been the same, Trai chief Ram Sewak Sharma tells Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The new candidates fielded from these constituencies by the BJP are: SP Singh Baghel (Agra), Parameshwar Lal Saini (Sambhal), Raj Kumar Chaher (Fatehpur Sikri), Jai Prakash Rawat (Hardoi-SC), Ashok Rawat (Misrikh-SC) and Arun Sagar (Shahjahanpur-SC).

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma succeed in convincing Rahul Gandhi of zero returns in blocking Parliament.

India's report on civilian N-plants tabled at CNS

India's report on civilian N-plants tabled at CNS

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

India's first report on safety of civilian nuclear power plants was presented on Thursday at the Convention of Nuclear Safety at Vienna by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Chairman S K Sharma. India's complete compliance with obligations under all the relevant articles of the convention in a 206-page report was presented by Sharma at the International Atomic Energy Agency, AERB Secretary Om Pal Singh told PTI in Mumbai.

Opposition protests NOTA option for Rajya Sabha elections

Opposition protests NOTA option for Rajya Sabha elections

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Angry members of the Congress and other opposition parties forced adjournments of the proceedings as they questioned the NOTA provision for these elections.

IAF inducts first indigenously developed surveillance plane

IAF inducts first indigenously developed surveillance plane

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The AEWS&CS was developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems, a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation headed by woman scientist J Manjula.

ONGC to stay firm on Imperial bid

ONGC to stay firm on Imperial bid

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Oil producer ONGC on Friday said the fall in international oil prices would not change the company's bid for acquisition of UK-listed Imperial Energy.

Want to invest? Tips from a Master

Want to invest? Tips from a Master

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Investors need to diversify at least 30% to 50% of their liquid wealth across different markets, asset classes, and instruments across the world.' 'Do this with proper guidance and advice.' 'Global investing is complicated, but if done right, is extremely rewarding.'

Koirala resigns as Nepal PM, Parliament to elect new premier

Koirala resigns as Nepal PM, Parliament to elect new premier

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on Saturday resigned even as Parliament prepares to elect a new premier tomorrow after parties failed to forge a consensus amid continued protests and blockade of a key border trade point with India over the country's new Constitution.

Selection meet postponed but focus remains on Dhoni's future

Selection meet postponed but focus remains on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Dhoni would be the centre of discussion amid speculation that the Jharkhand player is contemplating retirement even though he hasn't spoken about it till now.

ONGC to come out with IPO for its $2.5 bn plant

ONGC to come out with IPO for its $2.5 bn plant

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

ONGC holds 26 per cent stake in ONGC Petro-additions Ltd, while state run GAIL has 19 per cent and GSPC has five per cent.

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Vivekananda Yoga University was jointly launched on Tuesday by minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan and chairperson of the standing committee on external affairs P P Chaudhary during a virtual event held at the Consulate General of India in New York.

Safety, hygiene on mind, India Inc reopens with caution

Safety, hygiene on mind, India Inc reopens with caution

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Top companies across sectors -- automobile maker Maruti Suzuki, consumer electronics giant Samsung to IT giant Infosys -- have reopened factories and offices as India took its first steps towards resuming economic activity after weeks under a near-total coronavirus lockdown.

Team well-balanced and fit: Srikkanth

Team well-balanced and fit: Srikkanth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed confidence of a good showing from India's 15-memeber squad in the first two ODIs against England, saying it is "well-balanced" and "completely fit".

Government, Opposition spar over triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha

Government, Opposition spar over triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Amid noisy scenes, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017 for discussion and passage, but pandemonium broke out in the Upper House with the opposition creating an uproar and the BJP countering it vociferously.

How Champions Trophy victory changed Pakistan cricket...

How Champions Trophy victory changed Pakistan cricket...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

End of chopping and changing has brought stability to white ball tea, says Pakistan captain Sarfraz

'We are very happy in the manner Dhoni has led the side'

'We are very happy in the manner Dhoni has led the side'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Rewarding for his all-round show during the on-going India 'A' ODI series against Bangladesh, the Indian selectors have picked up youngster Gurkeerat Singh Mann for the three T20 Internationals and the first three ODIs for the upcoming home series against South Africa.

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'India is not so distant from years of high and entrenched inflationary expectations that it should start trying to play games with the economy the way the West's central bankers think they are entitled to,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Trai to seek call masking details from telecom operators

Trai to seek call masking details from telecom operators

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The Supreme Court recently quashed a rule that mandated telecom operators to compensate consumers.

Mapping an obsession

Mapping an obsession

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Inder Sharma, who ran Sita Travels, now runs after antique maps of India.

PIX: Kohli strikes 50 to salvage Indians on rain-marred day

PIX: Kohli strikes 50 to salvage Indians on rain-marred day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Indian batting stuttered on a rain-marred opening day before Virat Kohli's half century took the visitors to 162 for four against Cricket Australia Chairman's XI in a three-day practice match, at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Monday.

Indians pegged back by CA XI on rain-marred opening day

Indians pegged back by CA XI on rain-marred opening day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Indian batting stuttered on a rain-marred opening day before Virat Kohli's half century took the visitors to 162 for four against Cricket Australia Chairman's XI in a three-day practice match, in Canberra on Monday.

PHOTOS: Indian bowlers mauled in Aus warm-up game

PHOTOS: Indian bowlers mauled in Aus warm-up game

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Images from Day of the tour match between Cricket Australia Chairman's XI and the touring Indians, in Canberra.

Trinamool MP asked to leave RS over Agusta issue

Trinamool MP asked to leave RS over Agusta issue

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Roy wanted to know who has taken bribe in the deal to buy 12 VVIP helicopters.

Kejriwal gives one week deadline to discoms to solve outages problem

Kejriwal gives one week deadline to discoms to solve outages problem

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday gave deadline of one week to them to address the problem of outages saying government will not hesitate to cancel their licenses if they fail to comply with the directive.

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Keeping its financial interests in mind, China wants no enmity with the Nepalese government.'

Remuneration that India's top CEOs receive, the real picture

Remuneration that India's top CEOs receive, the real picture

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Sebi found that on average, the remuneration paid to CEOs in certain Indian companies are far higher than the remuneration received by their foreign counterparts.

'Let's not put pressure on Pandya by comparing him to Kapil'

'Let's not put pressure on Pandya by comparing him to Kapil'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Former India speedster, Irfan Pathan lauds Virat Kohli for backing his youngsters