News for 'III'

Basel III deferral to ease pressure on banks: India Ratings

Basel III deferral to ease pressure on banks: India Ratings

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The ratings agency, in a report, said 'the Reserve Bank of India's deferral of the Basel 3 implementation deadline by a year has eased the pressure on banks to issue hybrid Tier 1 capital in FY15.'

IPL-III on a sticky wicket

IPL-III on a sticky wicket

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Indian Premier League is facing a rough pitch. With a little over six months to go for the third leg of the most successful cricket properties of recent times, with a brand value of $2 billion, IPL is facing hostile bouncers -- four to be precise -- that it is finding hard to negotiate.

Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

It referred to Article 105 of the Constitution which deals with powers, privileges etc, of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof.

India developing Agni-III missile

India developing Agni-III missile

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

‘We will hopefully test-fire it before the end of the year,’ V K Aatre, Scientific Adviser to the defence minister, said.

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Students of Tier-II and Tier III engineering colleges in the south may find 2023 to be one of the toughest years for getting jobs.'

Can Samsung Galaxy S III take on the iPhone?

Can Samsung Galaxy S III take on the iPhone?

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Samsung has sounded the war bugle with the launch of Galaxy S III in London, May 3. Some experts believe that the Galaxy S III's launch was to pre-empt the forthcoming launch of iPhone 5.

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Operation Meghdoot was launched on April 13, 1984, when the Indian Army and IAF advanced to the Siachen Glacier to secure the heights dominating the northern Ladakh region

ISRO plans more GSLVs and experimental Mark III launches

ISRO plans more GSLVs and experimental Mark III launches

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Enthused over its successful launch of GSLV D5 with GSAT-14 communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Sunday, the Indian Space Research Organisation is planning a series of GSLV launches and an experimental launch of the advanced version GSLV Mark III soon from the spaceport.

iPhone 5 effect: Samsung slashes Galaxy S II, S III prices

iPhone 5 effect: Samsung slashes Galaxy S II, S III prices

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Samsung has reduced prices of its Note, Galaxy S II and Galaxy S III smartphones by more than Rs 2,000 each.

Paytm shock: Fintech cos wary as frequent regulatory actions hurt sentiment

Paytm shock: Fintech cos wary as frequent regulatory actions hurt sentiment

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) action against Paytm Payments Bank, participants in the fintech ecosystem have turned their attention to giving priority to compliance with regulatory norms. Fintech industry players say the episode will ensure adherence to such measures. Executives Business Standard spoke to said companies should have clarity on their requirements.

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said it's a pity that since switching sides, Scindia has adopted the Modi government's "uncaring attitude" to the public.

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Traction for its specialty portfolio, a strong showing in the domestic market, and better regulatory compliance are positives for the country's largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Given the triggers, some brokerages have increased their earnings per share estimates and target price for 2024-25 (FY25). This should sustain the momentum for the stock, which has been one of the major pharma gainers in 2023-24 (FY24), rising 57 per cent. It is currently trading at Rs 1,547 per share.

Buddha, Basaveshwara, Ambedkar are divine incarnations, says HC

Buddha, Basaveshwara, Ambedkar are divine incarnations, says HC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

While dismissing a public interest litigation that challenged the sanctity of the oath taken by members of the legislative assembly in the name of certain persons instead of as mandated in the Constitution, the high court has said that Buddha, Basaveshwara and Ambedkar are considered as divine incarnations which is the same meaning the Constitution employs to denote 'God'.

High-value insurance policies in the slow lane after tax overhaul

High-value insurance policies in the slow lane after tax overhaul

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

High-value insurance policies experienced muted growth in the first six months of the current financial year after the Centre decided to tax such products in this year's Budget. Simultaneously, there has been a marked improvement in the growth of policies with premiums of 'less than Rs 5 lakh', mainly originating from smaller cities. During this year's Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed that insurance policies (excluding unit linked insurance plans or ULIPs) with an aggregate premium exceeding Rs 5 lakh, and the maturity amount, would not be exempt from tax.

N-capable Agni-III develops snag

N-capable Agni-III develops snag

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

This is the first time Agni-III has been test-fired.

US eyes huge trade in India's tier II, III cities

US eyes huge trade in India's tier II, III cities

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

The United States would focus on tier II and III cities in India for increasing trade as they offer huge business potential, US Commercial Consul for South India Aileen Nandi has said.

Airlines cancel 12 Mumbai routes due to congestion; airfares rise 193%

Airlines cancel 12 Mumbai routes due to congestion; airfares rise 193%

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Airfares have nearly doubled in a matter of days on routes hit by the cancellation of 200 weekly flights linking Mumbai airport to 12 cities. The fares have soared as high as 193 per cent following a recent government order to cancel flights to ease "persistent congestion" that was causing delays. Aside from the reduction in flights on 12 routes, two destinations - Hubli and Jabalpur - have lost connectivity with Mumbai since last week, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium's data reviewed

Banks need Rs 1.75 tln to meet Basel III: RBI

Banks need Rs 1.75 tln to meet Basel III: RBI

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

For the first time, Reserve Bank has quantified the cost of implementing Basel-III norms, pegging the recapitalisation needs of the banking system at Rs 1.75 trillion, but added that it is manageable.

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

"Interim orders wherever granted shall continue. Re-list in first half of April, 2024," the bench said in its order and directed the parties to complete the pleadings by then.

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Rather than taking a very short-term view on the markets, equity investing should be premised on longer term growth opportunities.'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'

Martin Luther King III to visit Kerala

Martin Luther King III to visit Kerala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Martin Luther King III, who is in India to trace his father Martin Luther King Junior's 'India pilgrimage' 50 years ago, will visit Thiruvananthapuram on February 23.King will visit the Madhvi Mandiram Lokseva Trust, functioning in the name of well-known Gandhian G Ramachandran at Neyyatinkara, and address a programme 'youths against terror and violence' at the Indian Council of Gandhian Studies.

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

On Sunday morning, the sun shone brightly on vintage cars parked in symmetry on the grounds of ITC Maurya in New Delhi. The owners were making sure the old beauties turned up spick and span for a rally organised by ITC Hotels in partnership with the Heritage Motoring Club of India. The rally would end at ITC Grand Bharat in Gurugram, Haryana, later in the day.

C-17 Globemaster III joins Indian Air Force fleet

C-17 Globemaster III joins Indian Air Force fleet

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Bolstering the Indian Air Force's capability to swiftly transport combat troops and equipment such as tanks to the front, Defence Minister A K Antony will on Monday formally induct its biggest 70-tonne C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft into service at the Hindon Air Base near New Delhi.

Lenders retain AIF holdings even as RBI deadline nears

Lenders retain AIF holdings even as RBI deadline nears

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have not seen any significant redemptions from financial institutions even though the 30-day timeline provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to liquidate their holdings or make full provisions ends recently. Sources said the industry is awaiting certain relaxations or extensions based on the recommendations submitted to the banking regulator. On December 19, the RBI restricted financial institutions and banks from investing in AIFs where there is any downstream link or exposure to a debtor firm.

Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Consumer goods firms and auto companies are witnessing an upturn in rural demand, which had been lagging for most of FY24. Expectations of a bumper rabi crop harvest have helped turn the tide. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged last week, noting that as rural demand catches up, consumption is expected to support economic growth in 2024-25.

India bags stake in Russia's Sakhalin III

India bags stake in Russia's Sakhalin III

Rediff.com3 May 2008

The value of the stake is not immediately known but ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) -- the overseas investment arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation -- is likely to pay an initial $300 million for drilling operations. Russian company Rosneft, which owns 70 per cent in the project, will be offloading its stake to OVL if the deal goes through. The remaining 30 per cent stake is held by China National Petroleum Corporation.

IOC starts production of Euro-III petrol

IOC starts production of Euro-III petrol

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Oil Corporation's Gujarat refinery has started production of Euro-III emission norm compliant petrol, the company said on Wednesday.

Samsung to focus of tier II and III cities

Samsung to focus of tier II and III cities

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Korean multinational, Samsung said it has decided to focus on tier II and tier III markets in India by introducing customisation in products for the Indian market with an aim of driving 26 per cent of its revenues this year to come from these markets.

Commercial realty booms in tier-III cities

Commercial realty booms in tier-III cities

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The commercial real estate sector has been booming in the last few years, driven by the high demand from corporates, especially IT and ITeS companies.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

Agni-III missile tests will continue: Antony

Agni-III missile tests will continue: Antony

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

"The scientists have produced results. It is excellent...up to the point," he said.

India to conduct test of Agni-III

India to conduct test of Agni-III

Rediff.com8 Apr 2007

This will be the second launch of the 3,000-km range missile after an unsuccessful test on July nine last year from the integrated test range at Wheeler Island near Balasore in Orissa, defence officials said.

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

BJP president J P Nadda was safely evacuated from a Lord Ganesh pandal in Pune where a fire broke out when he was offering prayers along with the party's Maharashtra unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday evening, the police said.

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

Another test of Agni-III soon: DRDO

Another test of Agni-III soon: DRDO

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

The first launch of the missile last year was a failure.

Euro-III petrol in 11 cities from Apr 1

Euro-III petrol in 11 cities from Apr 1

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

India will begin supplies of ultra low sulphur petrol conforming to the Euro-III vehicular emission norms in 11 major cities and Euro-II grade fuel in other parts of the country from April 1 but supply of diesel of the same grades may miss the deadli

Euro-III fuel in 11 cities from Apr 1

Euro-III fuel in 11 cities from Apr 1

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

India will begin the supplies of ultra low sulphur petrol conforming to the Euro-III vehicular emission norms in 11 major cities and Euro-II grade fuel in other parts of the country from April 1 but supply of diesel of same grades may miss the deadli

'Growth during the second half should be good'

'Growth during the second half should be good'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

'With NPA under control, we should be able to post better profits.'