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China gets nod for dam on Brahmaputra as 14th 5-year plan is cleared

China gets nod for dam on Brahmaputra as 14th 5-year plan is cleared

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

China's parliament on Thursday adopted the 14th Five-Year Plan, the mega blueprint containing billions of dollars worth of projects, including the controversial hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet close to the Arunachal Pradesh border over which India has raised concerns.

A plane that can take off and land like a helicopter!

A plane that can take off and land like a helicopter!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

XTI Aircraft, a Denver, Colorado-based aerospace startup firm, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign.

At a Glance: Jio's stake sale

At a Glance: Jio's stake sale

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Jio Platforms is expected to use its 388 million mobile phone subscribers as the cornerstone of an e-commerce and digital services business to rival Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart.

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.' To bring the threat of a mega-dam to the northern Indian border is a clever move, observes Claude Arpi.

Why PSU stocks could be the next hunting ground

Why PSU stocks could be the next hunting ground

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Government-owned companies are more generous in rewarding their shareholders with dividends.

Top four 150cc bikes in India

Top four 150cc bikes in India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the major features of these 150cc machines to help you choose the motorcycle that suits you the most.

Will govt's divestment programme 'SAIL' through?

Will govt's divestment programme 'SAIL' through?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Going by the experience of the previous years -- when the actual proceeds from stake sale were much lower than the targets -- the government's disinvestment target for 2014-15 appears too ambitious.

'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Larry Ellison's bossy life at Oracle

Larry Ellison's bossy life at Oracle

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The recent postings and promotions of three-star generals in the Pakistan Army have propelled some of former chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's favourites to traditionally important positions

Suzuki calls off 2-yr relationship with Volkswagen

Suzuki calls off 2-yr relationship with Volkswagen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Just a day after Volkswagen alleged the Japanese company had infringed an agreement by purchasing diesel engines from Fiat for its plant in Hungary, Suzuki demanded Volkswagen offload its 19.89 per cent holding in it.

Will Pakistan's army chief stay on?

Will Pakistan's army chief stay on?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'Already, there is talk of a possible extension for Raheel Sharif in the context of his perceived sterling, but incomplete work in the war against terror, as also the cleansing of crime and extortion networks in Karachi,' says Rana Banerji.

Suzuki to enter Indian mobike market

Suzuki to enter Indian mobike market

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

Suzuki Motor Corp. of Japan on Monday said it plans to invest about Rs 1,050 crore in its Indian arm Maruti Udyog.

Nokia Siemens mulls selling stake

Nokia Siemens mulls selling stake

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The company is facing a string of losses and shrinking customer base.

Go vroom this festive season: Top 5, 150cc bikes

Go vroom this festive season: Top 5, 150cc bikes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

As the festive season approaches, two-wheeler manufacturers are gearing up to give their best. One of the major segment of the industry - -- the 150cc motorcycles - -- is already on fire with lots of fresh offerings.

How a marine saved dozens of lives during Orlando shooting

How a marine saved dozens of lives during Orlando shooting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

A 24-year-old Marine, who served in Afghanistan, is being hailed as a hero for helping scores of people escape from an Orlando club targeted by a terrorist who killed 49 people in the deadliest shooting in the United States history.

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'After decades, there is movement on multiple fronts in artillery development. Now let us see how quickly we can get these guns into service'

As demands rise, moped sales get a boost

As demands rise, moped sales get a boost

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Mopeds are sought by people with smaller businesses, with their weight-carrying and haulage ability beside being lighter and easy to manoeuvre in traffic.

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The fighter jet conducted Eklavya formation by flying at a height of around 300 meter along with two Jagaur and two MIG-29 aircraft. The five jets resembled a V shape with Rafale leading the pack.

Kupwara encounter: Why the army is watching the LoC

Kupwara encounter: Why the army is watching the LoC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Even as India battles the COVID-19 threat on a war footing, it cannot lose sight of the threat building up in Kashmir, cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Woman becomes 1st Sikh to graduate from US military academy

Woman becomes 1st Sikh to graduate from US military academy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

A second-generation immigrant born and raised in Roswell, Georgia, Narang had an early appreciation for military service due to her maternal grandfather's career in the Indian Army.

China denies homegrown jet is mere assembly of foreign parts

China denies homegrown jet is mere assembly of foreign parts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The C919 - a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft seating up to 174 people - is similar in size to the Airbus 320.

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The $306-million investment in Ola Electric Mobility by SoftBank Corp, Arun Sarin Family, Ratan Tata and Matrix has been the biggest funding in this space in value terms this year.

Top 8: 150cc bikes launched in 2014

Top 8: 150cc bikes launched in 2014

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

The year gone by witnessed some amazing new and updated products launched in the 150cc premium commuter segment. Let's check them out.

First look: What's new in PUBG Mobile Lite?

First look: What's new in PUBG Mobile Lite?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Ashish Narsale finds out what's so exciting about Player Unknown's Battlegrounds latest version.

First-time investor: 'I can afford only low-price stocks'

First-time investor: 'I can afford only low-price stocks'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Will Maruti survive Suzuki googly?

Will Maruti survive Suzuki googly?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

'Taliban resurgence will boost morale of sleeper cells in India'

'Taliban resurgence will boost morale of sleeper cells in India'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'India has to ensure its borders are properly sealed and there is no infiltration from PoK.

Maruti rolls out millionth car this year

Maruti rolls out millionth car this year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Maruti Suzuki Motor Corp on Tuesday rolled out its millionth baby, a dazzling red Swift from its plant here.

BPCL bid deadline extended to Nov 16

BPCL bid deadline extended to Nov 16

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The government is keen to close the sale before March 31, 2021, to help meet a record Rs 2.1 lakh crore target which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set from divestment proceeds in the Budget for 2020-21.

New products at Maruti may mean lower royalty for parent Suzuki

New products at Maruti may mean lower royalty for parent Suzuki

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The long awaited product is likely to be launched early next year.

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, US, Europe Tokyo

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, US, Europe Tokyo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Japanese carmaker also said on Wednesday it was separately recalling around 169,000 vehicles including the Lexus GS350 and IS350 due to a problem in the engine assembly process.

One step closer to a healthier planet

One step closer to a healthier planet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Meet the team of four engineering students who created a project that enables companies to effectively utilise electricity and thus reduce their environmental footprint and in turn global warming.

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'It's a matter of great pride that no student of Army Goodwill Schools has ever joined terrorism.'

Govt to revive 7 ailing central PSUs: FinMin

Govt to revive 7 ailing central PSUs: FinMin

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Either the stake in these companies will be sold or they may partner private firms.

Sukhoi fighter jet with 2 pilots goes missing in Assam

Sukhoi fighter jet with 2 pilots goes missing in Assam

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The IAF has lost seven of the 240 Sukhoi-30MKI jets inducted till now.

These companies donated crores to political parties

These companies donated crores to political parties

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been the biggest beneficiary of donations from the Satya Electoral Trust.

'China will be taught a lesson'

'China will be taught a lesson'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

'China is mindful of the fact that it is not confronting the Indian Army of 1962. But the sabre rattling will continue.'

Trump steps up to fight COVID-19; cases cross 1,00,000

Trump steps up to fight COVID-19; cases cross 1,00,000

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Trump has roped in Army Corps of Engineers to build hospitals all over the country, activated the ready reserve components of the Armed Forces and invoked the Defense Production Act to compel General Motors to accept, perform and prioritise federal contracts for ventilators.

Year of the scooters: 12 in 2014!

Year of the scooters: 12 in 2014!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

New launches as well as upgrades to existing scooter models marked this year as manufacturers competed with each other to satiate the demand for new and interesting automatic scooters.