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Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy. Speaking at the opening of 'Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery' at the Science Museum in London, Gautam Adani said his group's renewable energy arm, Adani Green Energy, is leading an energy transition that honours the commitment of taking care of the planet not just for this generation and the next but also for generations to come. "As the world's leading solar power developer and India's largest renewable energy company, we are taking very big steps," he said.

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere. That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

Indian medical students abroad join forces to help peers stranded in Ukraine

Indian medical students abroad join forces to help peers stranded in Ukraine

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The volunteering students are studying in China, Uzbekistan and Philippines.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

Dr Swaminathan changed India's destiny from begging bowl to food basket

Dr Swaminathan changed India's destiny from begging bowl to food basket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

"As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As the proverb has it, we reap what we sow. Consequently, sowing the right things is very important," M S Swaminathan had once said.

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life.

Agencies to put restrictions on suspects going abroad

Agencies to put restrictions on suspects going abroad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

A list of at least 20 individuals has been sent to the immigration department to prevent them from flying overseas.

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The 'Pesta Demokrasi' is a cause for celebration not only for Indonesia but also for democracy and forces for peace all over the globe, notes Sandeep Chakravorty, India's Ambassador to Indonesia.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

NIA posts video of violence at India mission, asks public to identify protestors

NIA posts video of violence at India mission, asks public to identify protestors

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Officials spokesperson of the agency posted links to five videos of the incident that occurred on March 19 on its Twitter handle and urged the people to provide any information regarding the persons seen in the footage to the NIA.

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

A new law that defines how companies should process users' data came into force with the President giving assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act passed by Parliament in the just-concluded monsoon session. The law arms individuals with greater control over their data while allowing companies to transfer users' data abroad for processing, except to nations and territories restricted by the Centre through notification. It also gives the government power to seek information from firms and issue directions to block content.

SAI's ultimatum to Bajrang Punia: Trials or fitness certificate

SAI's ultimatum to Bajrang Punia: Trials or fitness certificate

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Punia is planning to skip the trials for the World Championships on August 25 and 26 and instead wants to train at a foreign location to prepare for the Asian Games

Check out Australia's special new jersey for India T20s

Check out Australia's special new jersey for India T20s

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The Australian team came out wearing a new jersey in the opening T20 International against India, in Canberra, on Friday, to showcase their country's indigenous heritage.

'Possible terror attack': Israel on blast near embassy in Delhi

'Possible terror attack': Israel on blast near embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The Israeli National Security Council has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in India, suspecting that an explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday was "a possible terror attack".

Visiting India? Foreigners, NRIs can book train tickets from abroad

Visiting India? Foreigners, NRIs can book train tickets from abroad

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Foreigners and NRIs will soon be allowed to book train tickets online for domestic travel in India from abroad using their credit or debit cards.

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As India's diplomatic tensions with the Land of the Maple Leaf escalate, so do the anxieties of countless Punjabis.

CBI arrests Canada-based businessman for espionage

CBI arrests Canada-based businessman for espionage

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Canada-based businessman in connection with a defence espionage case in which a journalist and a former Navy commander were held in May, officials said on Tuesday.

Domestic banks can sell NPAs abroad: What does this RBI move mean?

Domestic banks can sell NPAs abroad: What does this RBI move mean?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Apart from easing the NPA pressure on domestic banks, the RBI's move can allow companies to raise cheap, long-term loans easily now.

NewsClick raids: US says it can't verify reports of 'China connection'

NewsClick raids: US says it can't verify reports of 'China connection'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"We have seen reports about this outlet's ties to the People's Republic of China, but we can't comment yet on the veracity of those claims," State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at a news conference in Washington, DC on Tuesday.

'We need aggressive captains to win matches abroad'

'We need aggressive captains to win matches abroad'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Former India cricketer Mohinder Amarnath says the time has come to remove Mahendra Singh Dhoni from captaincy as his "defensive approach" has resulted in the country's prolonged failure on foreign soil.

India takes yet another step to trace black money stashed abroad

India takes yet another step to trace black money stashed abroad

Rediff.com20 May 2015

India to hold one-to-one meetings with global counterparts to trace blackmoney.

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Rediff.com7 May 2020

In the 'Additional guidelines for quarantine of returnees from abroad/contacts/ isolation of suspect or confirmed cases in private facilities', released on Thursday evening, the ministry said there are large number of facilities such as hotels, service apartments and lodges which are "unoccupied due to impact of COVID-19 on travel and tourism".

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Gangster Sachin Bishnoi, who was allegedly involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, was extradited from Azerbaijan and brought back to India on Tuesday, officials of the Delhi police said.

India's Foreign Trade Policy 2023 eyes $2 trillion exports by 2030

India's Foreign Trade Policy 2023 eyes $2 trillion exports by 2030

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The government on Friday came out with Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 which seeks to boost the country's exports to $2 trillion by 2030 by shifting from incentives to remission and entitlement based regime. Unlike the practice of announcing 5-year FTP, the latest policy has no end date and will be updated as and when needed, said Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Santosh Sarangi while briefing media about FTP 2023. Earlier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled FTP 2023 which will come into effect from April 1, 2023.

India could be 'ideal partner' for American businesses: Modi

India could be 'ideal partner' for American businesses: Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Highlighting that India's strong economy with a growth rate of 7.6 per cent per annum is creating 'new opportunities for mutual prosperity', Modi said transformative American technologies in India and growing investment by Indian companies in the US both have a positive impact on the lives of citizens of both countries.

Figure out Kohli's most special hundred...

Figure out Kohli's most special hundred...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

India captain Virat Kohli, on Thursday, described his 141 against Australia in Adelaide in the 2014 tour as his best Test century, saying that the confidence the team got in that match under his captaincy laid the foundation of the current status as a top side in the world.

Delhi court convicts 4 IM operatives for nationwide terror attack plot

Delhi court convicts 4 IM operatives for nationwide terror attack plot

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The judge will hear arguments on the quantum of punishment on July 12 and the convicts can get a maximum sentence of life imprisonment for the offences.

Punjab police raid hideouts of associates of terrorists Landa, Rinda

Punjab police raid hideouts of associates of terrorists Landa, Rinda

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The raids were conducted simultaneously from 6 am to 11am across several districts of the state on the directions of director general of police Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.

Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

It is only the Indian approach of holding on to multiple realities and contradictory ideas simultaneously that is likely to deliver peace and progress. Binary logic is out of sync with reality, notes R Jagannathan.

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.'

Thoughtful gift: 'Santa used to give him this very special gift'

Thoughtful gift: 'Santa used to give him this very special gift'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Readers share memories of their thoughtful gifts with us!

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The D-Company has established a special unit to strike terror in people of India by attacking eminent personalities, including political leaders and businesspersons, the probe agency further claimed.

Now, it's easier for India Inc to get dividends from abroad

Now, it's easier for India Inc to get dividends from abroad

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Budget 2014-15 has done away with the tax sunset clause of March 2014.

Pravasi Special: Friends of India

Pravasi Special: Friends of India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

'India today has to fight many a battle, all of which cry out for innovation. This is where the experience of the Diaspora could be the most productive well-spring.'

Foreign varsities can now set up campuses in India

Foreign varsities can now set up campuses in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The UGC chairperson stressed that foreign varsities with campuses in the country can only offer full-time programmes in physical mode and not online or distance learning.