News for 'Confidential Operations'

UK govt ready to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants

UK govt ready to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Besides a minority stake, the UK and Welsh governments are considering additional grant funding

No secrecy clause, Modi govt misled the nation on Rafale deal: Cong

No secrecy clause, Modi govt misled the nation on Rafale deal: Cong

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Congress may give a privilege motion notice against the prime minister and Sitharaman.

Tatas in AirAsia India pilot seat

Tatas in AirAsia India pilot seat

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With its nominees on the board, Tata Sons will have the controlling stake of 51%.

UBI knocks on EU regulator's door against Airbus

UBI knocks on EU regulator's door against Airbus

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Airbus recently bagged large orders from Indian airlines such as Indigo and Go Air.

Thousands of pillars missing on Nepal, Bhutan borders

Thousands of pillars missing on Nepal, Bhutan borders

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

More than 2,700 border pillars along India's open border with Nepal have either gone "missing" or are "damaged", setting alarm bells ringing in the internal security establishment of the country.

SpiceJet board to meet today

SpiceJet board to meet today

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Concerned about the deteriorating financial and operational performance of the Kalanithi Maran-promoted airline, the DGCA had on Friday withdrawn 186 flight slots of SpiceJet and directed it not to take bookings for flights beyond a month.

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Do not share your passwords or personal information with anyone.

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

There are 7 key rules one can follow to ensure that the chances of such fraud are almost reduced to a negligible level when shopping online, says Anil Rego

Why the insolvency process will get longer and more litigious

Why the insolvency process will get longer and more litigious

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Some experts says that the high net-worth requirement of Rs 50 crore for setting up an IU is a deterrent.

Sahara says submissions to SC can't be subject of media trial

Sahara says submissions to SC can't be subject of media trial

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Sahara was to provide a bank guarantee from HSBC.

Jaitley on black money: We will not withhold any names, but...

Jaitley on black money: We will not withhold any names, but...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Rejecting the charge that the National Democratic Alliance has done a U-turn on disclosure of names of black money holders, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the government will not be pushed into an act of adventurism and jeopardise the chances of getting cooperation of other countries in future.

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.

4 lessons to learn from CCD's Siddhartha's life

4 lessons to learn from CCD's Siddhartha's life

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

VG Siddhartha's story 'will be a good case study and not a deterrent to those who want to be entrepreneurs. I don't think it will scare young entrepreneurs. I think these cases will make them sensible. They will understand that they have to be very careful about certain things, otherwise, they will have to pay a heavy price.'

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said military personnel would replace armed police "on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public".

German minister resigns over child pornography 'probe leak'

German minister resigns over child pornography 'probe leak'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Chancellor Angela Merkel-led new German government has been jolted by its first political crisis after a minister resigned over claims he leaked confidential information about an international child pornography probe involving an Indian-origin ex-member of parliament.

Toyota, Mitsui, Marubeni to sign first set of pricing pacts

Toyota, Mitsui, Marubeni to sign first set of pricing pacts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

APAs are part of govt's aim to move to a non-adversarial tax regime.

UBS India to lay off 50 employees

UBS India to lay off 50 employees

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

UBS India, the domestic franchise of Swiss banking major UBS Group which last month surrendered its banking licence, has started laying off around 50 people, who are affected by the decision.

CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal

CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The Central bureau of Investigation on Tuesday filed a closure report in a seven-year-old case of alleged bribery in the Rs.1,150 crore Barak missile deal in which former Defence Minister George Fernandes and the then Naval Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar were accused.

Guru Greg and the God complex

Guru Greg and the God complex

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Chappell, now 66, came to India after a five-year stint as coach of South Australia, where he was noted by the Australian media as exhibiting "fantastic" individual skills, but proving "poor" when it came to group dynamics.

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sports Shorts: Sharan, Sitak out of Atlanta Open

Sports Shorts: Sharan, Sitak out of Atlanta Open

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Heat on RBI, banks to reveal defaulters

Heat on RBI, banks to reveal defaulters

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The appeals came against orders of the Central Information Commissioner in various cases.

Why the government chose General Rawat

Why the government chose General Rawat

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

By jettisoning the seniority principle, the government has sent a strong signal that only merit and suitability will count in occupying posts in the higher echelons of the military, writes national security expert Nitin Gokhale.

Now, soldiers can complain directly to the Army chief

Now, soldiers can complain directly to the Army chief

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

We would like that people come directly to us rather than resorting to the social media or other means, Gen Rawat said.

'A bold step': Bankers, industry hail demonetisation move

'A bold step': Bankers, industry hail demonetisation move

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Some initial reactions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

BlackBerry bidders may want to carve up business

BlackBerry bidders may want to carve up business

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Bidders eyeing parts of Canadian smartphone maker than the whole company, say sources

Corporate espionage is not new to India Inc: CEOs

Corporate espionage is not new to India Inc: CEOs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Govt depts, banks prone to information leakage.

How to be a great leader: Tips for women

How to be a great leader: Tips for women

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Anchor yourself in fundamental truths, or principles.

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The Pay Commission process is symptomatic of a national crisis within the Indian state.

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'When an enemy country is looking for information to sabotage a system from a remote location, they can access your data, they can stop the functioning of our power plants, they can stop the functioning of critical systems in the network.' 'It is very important that we should have full control of everything in the network.' 'Most Indian companies buy from China only because of the kind of incentive they are getting.' 'By doing so, these Indian companies are exposing themselves to dangers in the coming years.'

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

The Programmer Who Came In From The Cold

The Programmer Who Came In From The Cold

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Whether history will remember Edward Snowden as a traitor to his country or as a champion for free speech and less intrusive government is hard to tell, but the issues he has brought into focus need deep thought, writes Ajit Balakrishnan

'Don't take a woman's financial, emotional independence for granted'

'Don't take a woman's financial, emotional independence for granted'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Maitri, which provides free and confidential services to South Asian-American families facing domestic violence, at its 23rd annual gala raised half a million dollars. Ritu Jha reports

'Demonetisation was illegal'

'Demonetisation was illegal'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'I want the prime minister to be punished because he put our country in difficulties as he took this decision without Cabinet approval.' 'When he had already ordered the printing of new currency notes on May 19, 2016, why did he tell lies to the country?'

Zakir Naik says he will not return to India this year

Zakir Naik says he will not return to India this year

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The controversial Islamic preacher also said that his remarks were being blown out of context and that he is a messenger of peace.

US suspends $2bn security assistance to Pakistan

US suspends $2bn security assistance to Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

The US will not be delivering military equipment or transfer security-related funds to Pakistan unless it is required by law.

Nagpal row: UP govt tries to save face, Congress wakes up

Nagpal row: UP govt tries to save face, Congress wakes up

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

The suspension of Durga Shakti Nagpal, a young IAS officer, is likely to be withdrawn by the Uttar Pradesh government as the case has become extremely high-profile.

Women on night shift: A lesson from Tamil Nadu

Women on night shift: A lesson from Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The move to allow women to work the night shift, by amending the Factories Act, has been opposed in Delhi by the Mahila Congress, the Indian National Congress's women's wing, and the All India Trade Union Congress.