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Govt to ease FDI norms in defence, to permit up to 74% investment

Govt to ease FDI norms in defence, to permit up to 74% investment

Rediff.com16 May 2020

To boost Make in India in defence production, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said foreign direct investment limit in defence manufacturing will be hiked to 74 per cent from 49 per cent while some weapons and platforms will be banned for imports.

'Post Balakot, Army was ready for conventional war'

'Post Balakot, Army was ready for conventional war'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The sources said Indian Army had finalised contracts to procure ammunition worth Rs 11,000 crore after the Uri terror attack in September 2016, and it has received 95 per cent of the total order.

Now you can stay connected to your Merc with Me app

Now you can stay connected to your Merc with Me app

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Mercedes-Benz joins the connected cars revolution with the launch of their app -- 'Mercedes Me'.

Russia to deliver S-400s to India on schedule: Putin

Russia to deliver S-400s to India on schedule: Putin

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

India announced its intention to acquire S-400 'Triumf' surface-to-air missile systems in 2015. The contract worth $5.43 billion was signed during the visit of President Putin to India last year.

Is LG G7 ThinQ better than OnePlus 6?

Is LG G7 ThinQ better than OnePlus 6?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Here's what you need to know, says Ashish Narsale.

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

With the use of e-wallets gaining momentum after the note ban, e-wallet service providers have doubled down on developing new security features in their apps. Sharath Chowdary reports.

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The new missile could deliver 2,000 to 3,500 kilograms of payload to any point in the continental US, notes Rajaram Panda.

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The seven Indian-Americans are cybersecurity firm ZScaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, founder and chairman of Symphony Technology Group Romesh Wadhwani, cofounder and CEO of online home goods retailer Wayfair Niraj Shah, Silicon Valley venture capital firm Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla, managing partner of Sherpalo Ventures Kavitark Ram Shriram, Airline veteran Rakesh Gangwal and Workday CEO and co-founder Aneel Bhusri.

First salary: From Rs 1500 to starting my own company

First salary: From Rs 1500 to starting my own company

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Hari Krishnan Nair from Chennai shares his inspiring story.

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

C2C DB Systems is tightly integrated into India's warship production eco-system.

Gaming review: Fuel gets your pulse racing

Gaming review: Fuel gets your pulse racing

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Asobo have done very well to create this massive world and, more importantly, make it fun to drive around in, says Sameer Desai, Editor, GamingIndians.com.

India among largest importers in the world

India among largest importers in the world

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at 20 countries that are biggest importers in the world.

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Among the handful of countries with large defence budgets and armed forces, India is matched only by Saudi Arabia in the level of its import dependence. For revenge to be served cold, go beyond import bans and correct these long-term failures -- if we're up to it, notes T N Ninan.

Wearable devices, the big talking point at tech pros' meet

Wearable devices, the big talking point at tech pros' meet

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Wearable technologies are also contributing to the increased use of Big Data.

COVID-19 turns Eid insipid for goat sellers

COVID-19 turns Eid insipid for goat sellers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

The novel coronavirus pandemic has hit businesses and people who could afford four goats till last year do not have enough money to buy even one this Eid.

Why data leaks can't be plugged

Why data leaks can't be plugged

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

It's impossible to monitor everything employees say or do over the Internet.

India's fuel sales slump 50% in April

India's fuel sales slump 50% in April

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The only fuel that showed growth was LPG as the government dole of free cooking gas cylinders to poor households fired up consumption by 21 per cent during April 1 to 15.

Thousands lose jobs as IBM goes on cost-cutting mode

Thousands lose jobs as IBM goes on cost-cutting mode

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Technology giant IBM's workforce-rebalancing efforts have now hit India, with the company asking several of its employees in its hardware business unit to quit.

Sundar Pichai joins Google parent company's board

Sundar Pichai joins Google parent company's board

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

"Sundar has been doing a great job as Google's CEO, driving strong growth, partnerships, and tremendous product innovation. I really enjoy working with him and I am excited that he is joining the Alphabet board," Larry Page, CEO of California-based US multinational conglomerate Alphabet, said in a statement on Monday.

Russia to train Gaganyaan astronauts: Modi

Russia to train Gaganyaan astronauts: Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The first Gaganyaan flight scheduled for 2022 will carry three astronauts, who will be picked from among the test pilots in the armed forces.

Micromax set to enter services biz

Micromax set to enter services biz

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

For the next few years, the company would tap services in the areas of education, health and security, through partnerships.

UP can attract Rs 72,000 cr investment in electronics by 2020

UP can attract Rs 72,000 cr investment in electronics by 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Uttar Pradesh has the potential to attract investment of about Rs 72,000 crore (Rs 720 billion) by 2020 in the field of electronics system design and manufacturing.

Govt to promote high technology exports

Govt to promote high technology exports

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

The government has introduced the Hi-Tech Products Export Promotion Scheme. However, the list of the products that will benefit from the scheme is yet to be announced.

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Huawei latest Mate series looks all set to take on Apple and Samsung, says Ashish Narsale.

Zenith plans big with low-cost laptops

Zenith plans big with low-cost laptops

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Zenith has 900 authorised dealers and 450 exclusive retail showrooms called 'Zenith PC World' across India.

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com gives you the lowdown on the latest Redmi phones in the market.

Silicon Valley's next invention may change lives of the ordinary

Silicon Valley's next invention may change lives of the ordinary

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Inventors are working on projects as varied as drones, improved artificial limbs, smart jewellery and handheld devices for detecting gluten in food.

Modi, Ghani discuss air corridor to avoid Pak as transit link

Modi, Ghani discuss air corridor to avoid Pak as transit link

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Afghanistan is learnt to have sought enhanced supply of military hardware from India.

First Look: The realme 6 series

First Look: The realme 6 series

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

For a starting price of Rs 16,999 and Rs 12,999, both the realme 6 Pro and realme 6 offer real value for money, says Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale.

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Indian firms selling SAAS products have got a bonanza as companies meet, manage and sell remotely. The top five firms - Zoho, Freshworks HighRadius, Druva, and Icertis - account for 33 per cent of the market share. Chennai, India's SAAS centre, alone generates $1 billion in annual revenue. Yuvraj Malik explains how these companies are planning their next phase of growth.

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

In India, the company serves customers such as stock exchanges, brokers, non-banking financial companies, financial services and insurance, IT and IT-enabled services.

Asus vs Redmi: The fight for India's best budget phone

Asus vs Redmi: The fight for India's best budget phone

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Has Asus cooked the right recipe to dethrone Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro as India's best selling budget phone?

Samsung Galaxy Note9 packs a punch!

Samsung Galaxy Note9 packs a punch!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Its competitors might have to worry, says Ashish Narsale, after the phone was unveiled in New York.

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The realme X50 Pro 5G is a future ready phone that comes loaded with fancy tech for gamers and social media buffs, says Ashish Narsale.

Rs 3.18 lakh crore allocated to defence budget

Rs 3.18 lakh crore allocated to defence budget

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The outlay for defence sector almost remained unchanged compared to what was allocated in the interim budget on February 1.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare competition in October, 17-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 203 off 154 balls, which included 12 sixes and 17 fours against a Jharkhand attack that included out-of-favour India pacer Varun Aaron and Shahbaz Nadeem.

Bitcoin recovers after roller coaster ride

Bitcoin recovers after roller coaster ride

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

A new solution to raise deal speed is expected to avoid hiccups in trading when launched on August 1

India's Arjun tank receives high praise from China

India's Arjun tank receives high praise from China

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Senior Colonel Liu Degang said the Arjun tank is "very good" and suits Indian conditions.