News for 'Corps'

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The United States military forces on Thursday (US local time) conducted self-defence strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.

Kashmir Mourns Braveheart

Kashmir Mourns Braveheart

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Rifleman Waseem Ahmad Sarwar made the Supreme Sacrifice for the Motherland.

James Murdoch expands role at News Corp

James Murdoch expands role at News Corp

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

As part of the reshuffle, James Murdoch will step down as chief executive of British Sky Broadcasting, and replace his father as non-executive chairman of the UK satellite broadcaster.

Labour unrest brews at Hero MotoCorp's Gurgaon unit

Labour unrest brews at Hero MotoCorp's Gurgaon unit

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

For the past 15 days, workers at the Hero factory have been wearing black arm-bands and abstaining from tea within the premises.

Twitter moves HC against ruling upholding govt's blocking orders

Twitter moves HC against ruling upholding govt's blocking orders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Microblogging site Twitter (now X Corp) has approached the high court of Karnataka against the earlier order of a single judge bench which had dismissed its petition challenging the Centre's blocking orders.

Major who shot fellow soldiers had a meltdown, faces court of inquiry

Major who shot fellow soldiers had a meltdown, faces court of inquiry

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The army has initiated a Court of Inquiry against a major-rank officer who allegedly opened fire on his colleagues and exploded grenades inside a camp in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.

Hero MotoCorp to launch its own bikes ahead of schedule

Hero MotoCorp to launch its own bikes ahead of schedule

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Hero promoters, the Munjals, have an agreement for sourcing technology and two-wheeler models from Honda till 2014.

No thaw in sight in India-China ties for 4th year

No thaw in sight in India-China ties for 4th year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

With Beijing remaining intransigent on the withdrawal of additional troops deployed by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) since the deadly border clash in 2020 in eastern Ladakh, India's bilateral ties with China remained frozen in 2023 with no forward movement on the horizon despite several rounds of diplomatic and military talks.

BSF jawan killed, 2 soldiers hurt in firing by suspected Kuki terrorists in Manipur

BSF jawan killed, 2 soldiers hurt in firing by suspected Kuki terrorists in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The injured have been air evacuated to Mantripukhri and search operations are in progress, the Army's SpearCorps headquartered in Dimapur said on Twitter.

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India and China agreed during their military talks on Sunday to stay in close touch and work out a mutually acceptable solution to the "remaining issues" in eastern Ladakh at the earliest, but there was no indication of clear forward movement in ending their three-year-long border standoff.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

Kerala soldier faked PFI attack to become famous, says police

Kerala soldier faked PFI attack to become famous, says police

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

A senior police officer of the district said the arrest of the two was formally recorded based on the statements given by the soldier -- Shine Kumar -- and his friend. The provisions in the FIR lodged earlier on the soldier's complaint have been altered, the officer also said, but did not give details.

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'China is playing the big global game.' 'Their ambitions lie far beyond the Line of Actual Control.'

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Verge reported that James, who has previously said he would not pay for verification, had not paid to keep the checkmark.

Meet Capt Shiva Chouhan: 1st woman officer deployed in Siachen

Meet Capt Shiva Chouhan: 1st woman officer deployed in Siachen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'When you are at 15,600 ft, and in a glacial terrain, where temperatures are much below zero, and can dip to even -40 degrees Celsius, it is not just the harsh weather you have to brave, but isolation too which comes at such a height'

Divergent trends in consumer spending: Auto shines, FMCG stumbles

Divergent trends in consumer spending: Auto shines, FMCG stumbles

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The K-shaped economic recovery in India from the pandemic slowdown shows in corporate results as well. The automobile sector, which represents big-ticket consumption, continues to do well and has increased its share in corporate revenues and profits while fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies that sell low-ticket consumer goods are struggling with poor sales and earnings growth. The share of the automobile sector, including makers of auto ancillaries, in corporate net sales rose to a 10-quarter high of 10.05 per cent during July-September 2023 (Q2FY24) from 8.94 per cent a year earlier and 9.75 per cent in Q1FY24.

India's biggest media company is born. $10 bn Zee-Sony merger gets NCLT nod

India's biggest media company is born. $10 bn Zee-Sony merger gets NCLT nod

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday allowed the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd and Culver Max Entertainment (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India). This order by the Mumbai bench, headed by H V Subba Rao and Madhu Sinha, will pave the way for the creation of a $10-billion media company, the biggest in the country. The tribunal also dismissed all objections regarding the merger.

Army steps in amid Assam Rifles vs Manipur police fight

Army steps in amid Assam Rifles vs Manipur police fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The army said it needs to be understood that due to the complex nature of the situation on the ground in Manipur, occasional differences at the tactical level do occur between various security forces.

2 bodies, including one of soldier, found in Anantnag on Day 6 of op

2 bodies, including one of soldier, found in Anantnag on Day 6 of op

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Security forces found two bodies from the Gadole forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on the sixth day of an anti-terror operation on Monday even as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha vowed to avenge the death of three officers and a soldier, who were killed by terrorists in an encounter.

S Kumars among top bidders for Hartmarx Corp

S Kumars among top bidders for Hartmarx Corp

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Apparel company S Kumars Nationwide and its overseas partner Emerisque Brands have emerged as potential bidders to take over Hartmarx Corp, the city-based maker of President Barack Obama's suits.

Hero MotoCorp to sponsor Delhi Olympic hockey qualifier

Hero MotoCorp to sponsor Delhi Olympic hockey qualifier

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Indian two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp Limited (HMCL) was on Monday named the title sponsor for the men's and women's hockey London Olympic qualification tournament, the first of which will be held in Delhi from February 18 to 26. The qualifiers, titled 'Hero FIH Road to London', will be played at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey National Stadium.

AB Corp, UTV to co-produce films

AB Corp, UTV to co-produce films

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

At 1.3 million, two-wheeler sales cross pre-Covid figs of September 2019

At 1.3 million, two-wheeler sales cross pre-Covid figs of September 2019

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The two-wheeler segment is, however, still far from its H1FY19 peak of 9.7 million units

Bose Corp to open 12 new outlets

Bose Corp to open 12 new outlets

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Bose Corporation India Private Ltd, subsidiary of leading audio systems manufacturer Bose Corporation of US, would double the number of its retail outlets in the next 18 to 24 months as part of its plans on retailing its products in India through its

Insider Story: How Hero Honda became Hero MotoCorp

Insider Story: How Hero Honda became Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

On December 16 last year, Hero Honda informed the stock markets that the partnership was over and Honda would soon exit the company.

Hamas attack: Security structures' failure needs probe, says IDF official

Hamas attack: Security structures' failure needs probe, says IDF official

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

While many of them were engaged by Israeli forces, some managed to sneak back into Gaza with more than 200 civilian hostages.

Some active funds made hefty bets on Jio Financial amid ETF selling

Some active funds made hefty bets on Jio Financial amid ETF selling

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

At a time when exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were unloading Jio Financial Services from their portfolios, some active fund managers were placing large bets on the demerged financial services arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), a report by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research shows. Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund and Quant Mutual Fund were the top MF buyers of the stock in August. They bought around 60 million shares each, together investing around Rs 2,800 crore.

Imran Khan, 1,500 PTI workers booked for attack on army officer's house

Imran Khan, 1,500 PTI workers booked for attack on army officer's house

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Pakistan's Punjab police have booked former prime minister Imran Khan and 1,500 of his party workers for attacking and setting on fire a top army officer's house in Lahore.

Raheja Corp to sensitise people on SEZ merits

Raheja Corp to sensitise people on SEZ merits

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Raheja's IT SEZ planned at Verna industrial estate had faced stern opposition from the locals and the state government even after it was notified by the Union commerce ministry's board of approval. The state government has written to the Union commerce ministry seeking to denotify Raheja's SEZ along with two others.

Honda Motorcycle may soon race past Hero MotoCorp

Honda Motorcycle may soon race past Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Though Hero still leads by a wide margin in annual and monthly sales, for the first time, Honda has considerably bridged the sales gap with the Pawan Munjal-led firm in April lagging only by 12,134 units

Dabur keen to acquire 26% stake in Religare for Rs 2,116 cr

Dabur keen to acquire 26% stake in Religare for Rs 2,116 cr

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Entities belonging to the Burman family, the promoter of Dabur India, on Monday announced a Rs 2,116 crore open offer to shareholders of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) to acquire up to an additional 26 per cent stake in the company as part of its strategy to enter the financial services space. Post the open offer, the family's stake in the financial services firm is expected to increase to 51 per cent. The open offer is made to increase the family's stake and take control of REL and this will mark the entry of Burmans into the financial services space.

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'...they were shocked to learn that just 352 Indian soldiers had made 3 brigadiers, 2 colonels, 170 officers, 290 JCOs and 8,000 troops surrender to the Indian Army.'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The RBI interest rate decision, industrial production data for June and the ongoing quarterly earnings from corporates would largely drive the stock markets this week, analysts said. Other major factors such as global market trends, the movement of oil prices and the trading activity of foreign investors would also influence trading, they added. "The market will have an eye on the RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, which will be announced on August 10, 2023. We are heading towards the last batch of Q2 earnings of key companies such as Adani Ports, Coal India, Hero MotoCorp, Hindalco and ONGC, among others, which will lead to stock-specific movement," said Pravesh Gour, senior technical analyst, Swastika Investmart Ltd.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

North trails South in electric scooter sales

North trails South in electric scooter sales

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The state is also the biggest market for TVS, another incumbent player, and together with Bajaj Auto, they accounted for 88 per cent of Maharashtra's total electric scooter sales last month. As many as 8,417 units were sold in Maharashtra in September. Bajaj Auto's contribution was 4,048 vehicles and that of TVS was 3,389, according to model- and state-wise data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam).

Twitter officially changes its bird logo to 'X'

Twitter officially changes its bird logo to 'X'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Twitter has replaced its recognisable bird logo with the letter 'X' as its new official mark marking the latest major shift since Elon Musk's takeover of the social media platform.

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Significantly, these 12 officers would form a major part of the team that the new army chief will inherit, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Braveheart dog Zoom operated upon, next 24-48 hours critical

Braveheart dog Zoom operated upon, next 24-48 hours critical

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Indian Army dog Zoom, who underwent surgery after being injured in an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag, is in a critical condition for the next 24-48 hours and is under the close observation of the medical team, Army officials said on Wednesday.