News for 'Department of Energy'

Modi-Trump meet: Civil nuclear deal to figure; no pact on reactors

Modi-Trump meet: Civil nuclear deal to figure; no pact on reactors

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

A pact between the NPCIL and Westinghouse to build six power reactors in Andhra Pradesh is unlikely to be signed.

Are Indian nuclear weapons facilities safe?

Are Indian nuclear weapons facilities safe?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Parliament must insist that the government should direct its Department of Atomic Energy to immediately examine and make recommendations to the government on the structure of an independent surveillance and regulatory authority for the defence nuclear facilities, says Dr A Gopalakrishnan.

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Minister of state for power Piyush Goyal will gift wooden-framed 'appreciation letters' to one million govt employees.

Tax dispute resolution scheme made attractive

Tax dispute resolution scheme made attractive

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The scheme offers waiver of interest, penalty, and prosecution for settling tax disputes.

India, Vietnam sign nuclear-pact, 3 other agreements

India, Vietnam sign nuclear-pact, 3 other agreements

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The two countries also signed three other agreements -- to enhance aviation links, to jointly work in the area of energy efficiency and promotion of parliamentary cooperation.

Why Justin Trudeau's India visit is important

Why Justin Trudeau's India visit is important

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'The India-Canada relationship has suffered benign neglect. Its full potential has not yet been realised,' says Rup Narayan Das.

India must explore uranium aggresively: Kakodkar

India must explore uranium aggresively: Kakodkar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

India must explore uranium aggresively: Atomic energy chief

Satellite imagery to boost rural electrification in Bihar

Satellite imagery to boost rural electrification in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Bihar government has decided to take the help of satellites to identify villages, including small hamlets, for rural electrification, state Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav said on Thursday.

How will Biden deal with Iran?

How will Biden deal with Iran?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The reversal of Trump's policy with regard to Iran, like the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, may not be a matter of just turning the clock back, but one of patient negotiations, with uncertain consequences in the post-COVID-19 world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Cairn files notice against India in $1.6 billion tax dispute

Cairn files notice against India in $1.6 billion tax dispute

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Cairn files notice against India in $1.6 billion tax dispute.

My hostel life: 'There was one phone for 250 students'

My hostel life: 'There was one phone for 250 students'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Reader Ranjan Banerjee, 62 from Baripada, Orissa takes us back in time.

Jacques Kallis: South Africa were totally outclassed by India

Jacques Kallis: South Africa were totally outclassed by India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

South Africa can have absolutely no complaints with the result against India, says Jacques Kallis. 'They really didn't win much after the toss.'

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Power Minister Piyush Goyal is keen to revive the energy sector.

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Power Minister Piyush Goyal is keen to revive the energy sector.

PAN-based database of taxpayers in the works

PAN-based database of taxpayers in the works

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Database to contain taxable financial transactions and history of any tax-paying individual.

Solar industry in search of brighter business

Solar industry in search of brighter business

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Import curbs on Chinese panels and modules may help, but low demand and capacity remain problem areas, says Shreya Jai.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

India, IAEA to hold talks on Safeguards Agreement

India, IAEA to hold talks on Safeguards Agreement

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

India and the International Atomic Energy Agency will hold negotiations in New Delhi on Saturday on the proposed Safeguards Agreement.

Will nuclear liability dilution be Manmohan's gift to Obama?

Will nuclear liability dilution be Manmohan's gift to Obama?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the United States, a controversy has broken out over the nuclear liability law with reports suggesting that an agreement will be signed which may not be in tune with the law.

Minister reiterates commitment to 24/7 power

Minister reiterates commitment to 24/7 power

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court order on what to do with the coal blocks allotted to power companies between 1993 and 2013, which it has already termed illegal, is likely on Tuesday.

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

Leaders in science urged to encourage young talent

Leaders in science urged to encourage young talent

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission P K Iyengar was speaking at the 50th symposium of Department of Atomic Energy.

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

How Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar find themselves in a huge controversy.

Cairn tax case: UK asks India to provide stable biz climate

Cairn tax case: UK asks India to provide stable biz climate

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Cairn joins a slew of multinational firms including Vodafone Group Plc and Royal Dutch Shell Plc that have been slapped with retrospective tax demands by Indian authorities.

Lay retrospective tax claims to rest: Experts

Lay retrospective tax claims to rest: Experts

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Retrospective claims may not stand the test in international courts.

Adani says Queensland govt supports coal mine project

Adani says Queensland govt supports coal mine project

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The statement came a day after cricket legends Ian and Greg Chappell and few other prominent Australians urged Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to abandon the mine project

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

On day 2 of review, Jaitley bullish on keeping fiscal deficit down

On day 2 of review, Jaitley bullish on keeping fiscal deficit down

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Finance ministry tells PM fiscal deficit target will be met, capex expenditure won't be cut and GDP growth will surpass 7.5%.

Modi's India First angers Xi

Modi's India First angers Xi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'China is constantly probing India's weaknesses.' 'The challenge is to implement a strategy that will allow India to buy time, gather its strength, and eventually counter China,' recommends Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura.

DGFT denies blanket ban on food imports from Japan

DGFT denies blanket ban on food imports from Japan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry denied having imposed any blanket ban on the import of food products from Japan even as it has imposed some strict measures.

Ericsson sees $27bn revenue from 5G for India, but at a cost

Ericsson sees $27bn revenue from 5G for India, but at a cost

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

While everybody is talking about the vast potential of 5G, the uptake of such services in India depends on operators getting around 100 Mhz 5G spectrum. At the reserve price proposed by Trai, getting this spectrum will cost a telco around Rs 490 billion. Which amount could be difficult for operators to mop up, given the financial stress they are undergoing, says Kiran Rathee.

Despite all the hype, electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

Despite all the hype, electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The new scheme may link the incentives to the battery power - higher the power, higher the incentive and most electric two-wheelers running on Indian roads use low power and fast charging batteries.

Stiff riders for buyers of Air India, BPCL

Stiff riders for buyers of Air India, BPCL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The government is selling its entire 100 per cent stake in Air India but wants effective control to stay with Indian nationals.

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The device has been sent to the Defence Research and Development Organisation for approval and supply to the armed forces.

Suzlon took tribal land illegally: Kerala govt

Suzlon took tribal land illegally: Kerala govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

The Kerala government decided to remove Suzlon Energy's windmills and other establishments from land in the Attappadi tribal area of Palakkad district, saying the company had taken the area illegally.

Cancer death cases at DAE exaggerated

Cancer death cases at DAE exaggerated

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Overall, data and its analysis used in the reports prove that members of staff of DAE, like others, are prone to cancer and suicides! No more, no less! Sensational reports have the potential to do infinite damage to our nation's nuclear energy programe and create unwanted fear, says Dr K S Parthasarathy.

US trade team to learn Mumbai dabbawallahs' secrets

US trade team to learn Mumbai dabbawallahs' secrets

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke's robust meetings in Mumbai, includes a bilateral with the Governor of the RBIndia Dr D Subbarao and senior officials at the Department of Atomic Energy and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, in addition to speeches to the Federation of the Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the National Association of Software and Service Companies, will also be punctuated with an interaction with the dabbawallahs or tiffin caterers.