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Essar to sell port infra to ArcelorMittal for Rs 19,000 cr

Essar to sell port infra to ArcelorMittal for Rs 19,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Essar group on Friday announced the signing of a USD 2.4 billion (Rs 19,000 crore) deal to sell certain ports and power infrastructure to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel in one of the largest post-pandemic merger and acquisition deals in India. In a statement, the Ruia-run firm said the deal also envisages a 50-50 joint venture between Essar and ArcelorMittal for building a 4 million tonnes a year LNG import terminal at Hazira in Gujarat. Without giving details, it only identified certain ports and power infrastructure that are primarily captive to operations of the Hazira steel plant, which was acquired by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) in 2018-19, as part of the deal.

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Like most army combat uniforms, this one has been designed to serve two requirements: First, protection against harsh climatic conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Second, the need to provide soldiers' outfits with field camouflage, so as to increase his battlefield survivability.

Modi, Macron call for 'immediate end to suffering' of Ukrainians

Modi, Macron call for 'immediate end to suffering' of Ukrainians

Rediff.com5 May 2022

India and France expressed "serious concern" at the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

PICS: India sign off on a high with Namibia thrashing

PICS: India sign off on a high with Namibia thrashing

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Namibia and India, Dubai, on Monday.

PICS: How Iyer put India in box seat in first Test

PICS: How Iyer put India in box seat in first Test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

India's Shreyas Iyer once again dazzled on his debut Test, hitting his second 50-plus score of the match to put his team in charge of the opening Test against New Zealand on Sunday.

How Gary Stead helped Will Young tackle Indian spinners

How Gary Stead helped Will Young tackle Indian spinners

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

New Zealand opener Will Young on Saturday credited his coach Gary Stead for teaching him the art of playing spin after hitting a career-best 89 in tough batting conditions on day three of the Kanpur Test against India.

T20 World Cup: Theekshana, Rajapaksa ease past Namibia

T20 World Cup: Theekshana, Rajapaksa ease past Namibia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Former champions Sri Lanka overcame initial hiccups to subdue an inexperienced yet spirited Namibia by seven wickets, beginning their quest to make the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup in right earnest, here on Monday.

Niti VC says, India may post 6% growth next fiscal

Niti VC says, India may post 6% growth next fiscal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Niti Aayog vice chairman noted that green shoots of recovery are already visible in multiple sectors. In 15-16 sectors, businesses are coming back to pre-COVID levels," he said.

Hazlewood shrugs off fatigue claims after India tail's fight

Hazlewood shrugs off fatigue claims after India tail's fight

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

'We just let them off the hook there and probably didn't build pressure the way we wanted to.'

'Posco green nod will enthuse Korean cos to invest in India'

'Posco green nod will enthuse Korean cos to invest in India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Commerce Ministry earlier this week commissioned a study to assess the impact of free trade agreement with South Korea, with which India had a trade deficit of about $9 billion in 2012-13.

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Me and my family along with Sarfaraz have given our entire life towards this dream.'

Why Williamson is one of the world's best batsmen...

Why Williamson is one of the world's best batsmen...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson led from the front with a double century to guide the hosts to a huge total in their first innings on Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies, at Seddon Park, in Hamilton, on Friday.

PIX: Debutant Iyer shows the way on Day 1

PIX: Debutant Iyer shows the way on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Debutant Shreyas Iyer was guts, aggression and flair rolled into one during an unbeaten knock of 75, which was nothing short of a baptism by fire, as India ended on 258 for four on the first day of the opening Test against New Zealand in Kanpur on Thursday.

Combating COVID-19: Kohli, De Villiers to auction their kits

Combating COVID-19: Kohli, De Villiers to auction their kits

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

AB de Villiers revealed that he would be auctioning his and Virat Kohli's kits from the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Lions for raising funds to aid the battle against the coronavirus. During a live session on Instagram with former South African captain and RCB teammate AB de Villiers, Kohli said winning the tournament remains the goal but he would not leave the team irrespective of the results.

Ashes PIX: Khawaja century keeps Australia on top at SCG

Ashes PIX: Khawaja century keeps Australia on top at SCG

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja celebrated his recall to the Test arena after two years in the wilderness with a stylish 137 to drive Australia to a declaration on 416 for eight shortly before the close of play on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test on Thursday.

Modi meets Bill Gates; discusses climate change

Modi meets Bill Gates; discusses climate change

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on the sidelines of the climate summit here and discussed ways to further sustainable development, steps to mitigate climate change and vaccine research. The meeting between Modi and the American business magnate, whose foundation is focusing on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, took place after the former launched the Initiative for the Resilient Island States (IRIS) for developing infrastructure of small island nations. Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the work being done by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan rout Namibia for second win

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan rout Namibia for second win

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Afghanistan and Namibia, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

'There were nerves' but Smith 'enjoyed' leading Australia in Adelaide

'There were nerves' but Smith 'enjoyed' leading Australia in Adelaide

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Jhye Richardson scalped five wickets in the second innings as Australia defeated England by 275 runs in the second Ashes Test. With this win, Australia has gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The farmers of Khentia are now working in tandem with the IIT team.

PIX: Labuschagne ton gives Australia the edge on Day 1

PIX: Labuschagne ton gives Australia the edge on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Marnus Labuschagne rode his luck to a home-ground century as Australia exploited India's injury woes and punished their poor fielding to reach 274 for five at the close of a steamy opening day of the series-deciding fourth and final Test, in Brisbane, on Friday.

Women's WC: Harmanpreet's fifty in vain; NZ thrash India

Women's WC: Harmanpreet's fifty in vain; NZ thrash India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Images from the ICC Women's ODI World Cup match between India and New Zealand in Hamilton on Thursday.

Guyana Amazon Warriors defend lowest total in CPL history

Guyana Amazon Warriors defend lowest total in CPL history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The win put Guyana Amazon Warriors on joint top with four points from three games.

All-round Bumrah headlines opening day for India

All-round Bumrah headlines opening day for India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Day-Night Tour match played in Sydney on Friday.

PICS: Axar shines as India take first innings lead

PICS: Axar shines as India take first innings lead

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park, Kanpur, on Saturday.

Bowlers put India on brink of victory at MCG

Bowlers put India on brink of victory at MCG

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Australia were 133 for six at stumps on Day 3 of the second Test against India in their second innings, a lead of two runs, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

On this day in 1998: When Tendulkar took apart Australia

On this day in 1998: When Tendulkar took apart Australia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It was exactly 22 years ago when batting great Sachin Tendulkar scored one of his finest centuries to guide India to victory against Australia in an ODI triangular series match at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur. Tendulkar smashed a brilliant 89-ball 100 to register his 13th ODI hundred as India cruised to 223/4 in 44.3 overs for an emphatic victory by six wickets with 33 balls to spare.

Road ahead for 'mock meat' is long but holds promise

Road ahead for 'mock meat' is long but holds promise

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

India's plant-based meat market is estimated at $30-40 million, largely driven by consumer packaged food. The market size in India is likely to touch $500 million in three years.

Rahane flays Siraj, Bumrah racial abuse at SCG

Rahane flays Siraj, Bumrah racial abuse at SCG

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

India's captain Ajinkya Rahane on Monday said the racial abuse faced by his teammates Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj during the third Test against Australia in Sydney is not at all acceptable and should not happen anywhere in the world.

What's at stake for high-flying Kiwis in second Pakistan Test

What's at stake for high-flying Kiwis in second Pakistan Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A victory at Hagley Oval to seal a 2-0 series sweep would also push the Black Caps firmly into contention for one of two berths in June's inaugural ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.

Adani inks JV with EdgeConnex for data centre business

Adani inks JV with EdgeConnex for data centre business

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the Adani group, on Monday said it had entered into a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with EdgeConnex, a leading global data centre operator, to develop and operate data centres across India. The idea behind the JV, AdaniConneX, was to leverage the two partners' complementary expertise and capabilities, it said. In addition to full-scale data centres, AdaniConneX will also develop a portfolio of Edge data centres strategically located across the country to address the need for more proximate capacity.

Is foreign Covid aid reaching the states in time?

Is foreign Covid aid reaching the states in time?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'Technology is streamliming the entire process of aid distribution and making it transparent and digital.'

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

New Zealand debutant Devon Conway crafted a century on the opening day of the first Test against England on Wednesday, with his unbeaten knock of 136 leading the visitors to 246-3 at stumps at Lord's.

PIX: Shafali, Meghana, Deepti fifties in vain as NZ seal series

PIX: Shafali, Meghana, Deepti fifties in vain as NZ seal series

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

New Zealand sprung a fantastic turnaround to defeat India by three wickets

Tata Motors to have 10 new EVs in portfolio by 2025: Chandrasekaran

Tata Motors to have 10 new EVs in portfolio by 2025: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Tata Motors plans to have 10 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in its domestic product portfolio by 2025 as it looks to drive its business model towards sustainable mobility going ahead, as per Tata Motors chairman N Chandrasekaran. In his message to the shareholders, he noted that the auto major aims to be amongst the world leaders in sustainable mobility solutions and as part of that it is also exploring tie-ups in cell and battery manufacturing to secure supplies for its portfolio of green vehicles. "In India, EV penetration in our portfolio has now doubled to 2 per cent this year and we expect penetration to increase exponentially in the coming years. "Tata Motors will lead this change in the Indian market. By 2025, Tata Motors will have 10 new BEV vehicles and as a Group, we will invest proactively to set up charging infrastructure across the country," Chandrasekaran informed shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2020-21.

Reliance's O2C, new energy biz may be valued over $100 bn

Reliance's O2C, new energy biz may be valued over $100 bn

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd's plans for investing Rs 75,000 crore in solar, batteries, fuel cells and hydrogen could create valuation of $36 billion (Rs 2.6 lakh crore) for the new energy business, Wall Street brokerage Bernstein Research said in a report. Reliance currently has three verticals -- oil-to-chemical (O2C) business that houses its oil refineries, petrochemical plants and fuel retailing business; digital services that comprises telecom arm Jio; and retail including e-commerce. New Energy will be the fourth vertical. At the company's annual general meeting of shareholders last month, Ambani announced a plan to invest Rs 75,000 crore in a new energy business over the next 3 years in the next stage in its transformation.

Bowlers shine to put India on top on Day 2

Bowlers shine to put India on top on Day 2

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bumrah removed Australia openers Joe Burns and Matthew Wade for eight runs apiece in quick succession before tea, however, and Ashwin (4-55) drove home the advantage after the break.

All You Want To Know About Viruses

All You Want To Know About Viruses

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'We still don't know how viruses that we ingest are killed inside our bodies.'

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 3

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 3

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Sunday.

Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Automobile companies are worried about challenges from electric mobility, automation and connected vehicles.