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Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Almost five years later, the three services have still not fully understood that joint/theatre commands are not a discussion point; they are the prime minister's diktat on a military reform measure that is in line with what armed forces around the world have implemented, points out Ajai Shukla.

'When the market is good, you have to capitalise on it'

'When the market is good, you have to capitalise on it'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'Within India, people want high-quality, personalised banking services, and the demand for such services has exploded.'

Barcelona fans banned for Champions League game

Barcelona fans banned for Champions League game

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Bilbao condemn fans behaviour in Europa League match at Roma

India conducts first night trial of Agni II missile

India conducts first night trial of Agni II missile

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The missile has a strike range of 2000 km, the sources said soon after it blasted off from a mobile launcher at the Launch Complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range, the sources said.

The Super Bollywood Quiz

The Super Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Should You Go For Ulips?

Should You Go For Ulips?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'If you are investing in a Ulip for returns, go for a type I Ulip.' 'If you are investing for insurance cover as well, type II is better.'

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Centre's plea for prospective effect of its July 25 verdict, which upheld the power of states to levy tax on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, and allowed them to seek refund of royalty from April 1, 2005 onwards.

Water resources, Ganga allocations surge 55% to Rs 30,234 cr

Water resources, Ganga allocations surge 55% to Rs 30,234 cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The revised budget for 2024-25 shows a sharp rise in the allocations, particularly for major irrigation projects and the Namami Gange Mission-II.

Budget may go vocal for higher local procurement

Budget may go vocal for higher local procurement

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

To boost domestic manufacturing under the Make in India initiative and reduce dependency on imports, the government is expected to announce in the Budget an increase in the minimum local content requirement for public procurement, with certain sectors being granted exceptions. Currently, firms producing goods, services, or works with at least 50 per cent local content are classified as Class-I local suppliers and are preferred the most in government procurement.

New bench to decide on AMU's minority status, rules SC

New bench to decide on AMU's minority status, rules SC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the question of Aligarh Muslim University's minority status to a fresh bench and overruled the 1967 judgment that said the university cannot be considered a minority institution since it was created by a central law.

PLI scheme boosts AC industry; localisation doubles in two years

PLI scheme boosts AC industry; localisation doubles in two years

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The government's two-year-old production-linked incentive (PLI) for air conditioner (AC) components has boosted domestic production, with average value addition or localisation increasing from 25 per cent to 55 per cent now, according to the scheme's beneficiaries. Last year, 10 million ACs were manufactured and sold in India and the number is expected to reach 14 million in 2024, according to industry estimates. Domestic production is expected to hit 30 million by 2030.

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Whenever tenures of army chiefs were extended in the recent past, prime ministers were subsequently eased out of office by the same army chief, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Sunday, Day 9 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST)

3 terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid along LoC

3 terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid along LoC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The operation at the Keran Sector in Kupwara is still underway, the Army said.

Prithvi-II missile successfully test-fired

Prithvi-II missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The Prithvi-II missile is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twin engines.

Reliance gets Rs 3,620 crore PLI sop for battery plant

Reliance gets Rs 3,620 crore PLI sop for battery plant

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Reliance Industries Limited has been granted approval to set up a battery manufacturing facility for up to 10 GW under the Rs 3,620 crore-Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme for ACC Battery Storage, the government said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Heavy Industries had received bids from seven bidders under global tender for Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme for 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing, with a maximum budgetary outlay of Rs 3,620 crore, announced on January 24, 2024.

Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Younger people, who usually have a longer investment horizon which allows them to handle the interim volatility, may go for them.

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

In a development that may encourage increased investment in commercial real estate, the Supreme Court on Thursday gave the industry relief by permitting input tax credit (ITC) on construction expenses for buildings meant to be leased. "If the construction of a building was essential for carrying out the activity of supplying services, such as renting or giving on lease or other transactions in respect of the building or a part thereof, which are covered by clauses (2) and (5) of Schedule II of the CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax) Act, the building could be held to be a plant," said Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol.

'Carrefour looking to export from India in next 5 years'

'Carrefour looking to export from India in next 5 years'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'All competitors are sourcing within the country, so we'll be at the same level of competition.'

Govt may hike local content requirement

Govt may hike local content requirement

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The government is planning to tweak its procurement policy to give a fillip to domestic manufacturing. The industry department has floated a proposal to raise the minimum local content requirement for public procurement for Class-I and -II suppliers from 50 per cent currently to 70 per cent, and 20 per cent as of now to 50 per cent, respectively.

IT firms may remain on recovery path in Q2

IT firms may remain on recovery path in Q2

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Management commentary on demand environment, and forward guidance will be in focus when Indian IT services players declare their September quarter results for financial year 2024-25 (Q2FY25). The industry is exepected to have continued on the path of recovery in Q2, similar to the preceding quarter, rather than sprint towards growth. The top four firms likely grew between 0 per cent and 4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), according to consensus estimates.

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Churches also tolled their bells, after the Church of England sent out guidance to parishes, chapels and cathedrals across the country encouraging them to open for prayer or special services. Major sporting events, including football and cricket matches, have been postponed as a mark of respect.

11 EV makers get EMPS nod

11 EV makers get EMPS nod

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 11 electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Ola Electric, and Mahindra, to receive incentives under the recently introduced Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024. "A total of 11 firms have been granted approval under the EMPS, with several more under consideration," informed a senior official of the ministry to Business Standard. The scheme aims to sustain the growth in EV sales, replacing the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles - II (FAME-II) scheme.

Why Freshers Are Turning Entrepreneurs

Why Freshers Are Turning Entrepreneurs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

According to a recent survey, 67% of students polled intend to start their own business within 10 years of graduation.

What then PM Manmohan Singh told I&B minister about media approach

What then PM Manmohan Singh told I&B minister about media approach

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Then prime minister Manmohan Singh's brief to his new information and broadcasting minister Manish Tewari on what should be the government's approach to the media was simple -- it should be an essay in persuasion, not coercion.

Army beefs up artillery power along China border

Army beefs up artillery power along China border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The Indian Army is enhancing the combat prowess of its artillery units along the frontier with China by procuring an array of weapons systems, including an additional batch of 100 K9 Vajra howitzers, swarm drones, loitering munitions and surveillance systems.

When can Election Commission hold draw of lots to pick the winner?

When can Election Commission hold draw of lots to pick the winner?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

When the margin of victory is less than the number of postal ballot papers rejected, all such rejected postal ballot papers shall be mandatorily re-verified before declaration of the result.

70% Of Fortune 500 Book Passage To India

70% Of Fortune 500 Book Passage To India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'India has undeniably become the GCC capital of the world.'

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, told Press TV that the Nevatim air base, the Netzarim military facility and the Tel Nof intelligence unit, were hit in the Tuesday night attack dubbed 'Operation True Promise II'.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

Hero Electric, Benling barred from all EV incentive schemes

Hero Electric, Benling barred from all EV incentive schemes

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has debarred Hero Electric and Benling India, two defaulters under its flagship Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase-II (FAME-II) scheme, from participating in any of its incentive programmes in future. This action follows the ministry's findings that the phased manufacturing programme (PMP) guidelines were violated by these two companies, senior officials told

Corporate bond market cooled 22% in August

Corporate bond market cooled 22% in August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Corporate bond issuances fell by around 22 per cent in August, despite easing yields as issuers delayed raising funds awaiting the US Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates from this month. Corporates and financial institutions expect yields to fall further and borrowing costs to become cheaper, said market participants. The US Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 bps in the 17-18 September meeting, marking the start of a downward interest rate cycle.

'I Want To See Myself As What Johnny Depp Does'

'I Want To See Myself As What Johnny Depp Does'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'I don't think I ever lost the confidence as an actor.'

Tejas Mark II to roll out next year: HAL chief

Tejas Mark II to roll out next year: HAL chief

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

With increase in range and payload capability, Madhavan said the new variant will be much superior than Tejas Mark-IA, 73 of which are being procured by the Indian Air Force from the HAL under a Rs 48,000 crore deal that was approved by the government on January 13.

No more AC II-tier in Rajdhani, Duronto

No more AC II-tier in Rajdhani, Duronto

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

If such a replacement is done, for example, in the 50 Rajdhani trains, officials said, it will create around 14,400 additional berths for AC-III passengers.

Parul, Aldrin crash out of Paris Olympics

Parul, Aldrin crash out of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Long jumper Aldrin and 3000m steeplechaser Parul exit from Paris Olympics

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Agni-II

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Agni-II

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The missile has a strike range of more than 2,000 km.

Automakers Gear Up For Festive Season

Automakers Gear Up For Festive Season

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

...But sales of domestic passenger vehicles dropped 2% to 3% year-on-year in August owing to low demand.