News for 'Information Memorandum'

No plan to exclude Chinese firms from 5G infra projects: Minister

No plan to exclude Chinese firms from 5G infra projects: Minister

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The announcement quells fears among some telcos that Chinese players might be banned from participating in 5G trials and roll outs.

Developments in J-K internal matters of India: US

Developments in J-K internal matters of India: US

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The talks between Singh and Esper came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump.

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Strengthening of rules governing insider trading is among the key proposals in the agenda set by Sebi for 2018-19, along with making improvement to the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations (PIT) and Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices regulations.

Bharat Bandh: Banking, transport services to be hit on Wed

Bharat Bandh: Banking, transport services to be hit on Wed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The central government has asked public sector undertakings to dissuade their employees from participating in the bandh.

FDI surges after 'Make in India' at $62 billion

FDI surges after 'Make in India' at $62 billion

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Sectors that attracted maximum FDI include services, trading, automobile and power.

PAN cards not linked to Aadhaar will be cancelled from Sep 1

PAN cards not linked to Aadhaar will be cancelled from Sep 1

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

To validate and continue using the existing PAN cards, citizens will have to link them to Aadhaar. Or else, they will be permitted to use Aadhaar instead for filing returns and while making other high-value transactions, specified under the Income Tax Act.

China to help Pakistan launch its first satellite

China to help Pakistan launch its first satellite

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Taking their bilateral relations to a next level, China has said that it would provide financial assistance to Pakistan for launching its first satellite.Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Lou Zhaohui said China is ready to extend all help to Pakistan regarding its space mission, and a Memorandum of Understanding in this regard would be signed next week.

'Aspire, persevere and you will succeed'

'Aspire, persevere and you will succeed'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Mantras from a successful professional on how young Indians can become more successful and employable.

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

We understand the electoral compulsions, the desperate need for the BJP to have at least 50 per cent of the Hindus vote for them in Uttar Pradesh in a few months. For that, you need polarisation, put your own Muslim compatriots on the 'other' side. This is how your domestic politics runs contrary to your national, strategic interest, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Siva is no stranger to CBI, or controversy

Siva is no stranger to CBI, or controversy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

A consummate deal-maker, the former Aircel boss raked in the moolah in many, but lost a packet in several others.

Aid given to Kerala is advance, more to follow: PM

Aid given to Kerala is advance, more to follow: PM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Modi highlighted the fact that normal rules and procedures have been set aside in view of the emergency nature of requirement in Kerala.

H-1B deportations: Concerns and clarification

H-1B deportations: Concerns and clarification

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

The new rule stipulates that those who arrive on a work visa should work under the petitioner and not at a client's site.

VW-Tata alliance likely to be called off

VW-Tata alliance likely to be called off

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

VW was to invest Rs 1,000 cr, now sceptical about cost advantage

MS to build IT skills in Maharashtra schools

MS to build IT skills in Maharashtra schools

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The software giant will also help build last-mile capacity among educators.

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

With the situation in Ladakh tense and no resolution in sight the trigger to take the India-US relationship to a transformational one is already there, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Boeing, BEL to develop analysis centre

Boeing, BEL to develop analysis centre

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Boeing, the US-based global aircraft manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with government-owned Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to develop an analysis and experimentation centre.

Indo-US trade ties: Ficci, US bank sign MoU

Indo-US trade ties: Ficci, US bank sign MoU

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

The memorandum of understanding calls on Ex-Im Bank and Ficci to exchange information on business opportunities for the US exporters and Indian buyers, and to cooperate on workshops and other initiatives to widen understanding of their respective programmes. At a function held at the Ex-Bank headquarters in Washington, the MoU was signed by the Ex-Im Bank Chairman and President Fred P Hochberg and Ficci secretary general Amit Mitra.

New pact with UK to check trade malpractices

New pact with UK to check trade malpractices

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The focus areas are under-invoicing of imports and over-valuing of exports as well as fraudulently availing of export incentives. The MoU will help the customs to get 'information to enable detection and investigation of customs violations, particularly in the critical area of under-valuation of imports and over-valuation of exports and the consequent fraudulent (availing) of export incentives,' home minister P Chidambaram told reporters after the Cabinet meeting.

Sebi, Mauritian watchdog to sign info-sharing pact

Sebi, Mauritian watchdog to sign info-sharing pact

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, and its Mauritian counterpart, the Financial Services Commission, are likely to sign shortly an agreement for information sharing.

Tell people the reality of Chinese incursions: Cong to PM

Tell people the reality of Chinese incursions: Cong to PM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Sibal asked Modi to stop doing the politics of "illusion and delusion" and showing "red eyes" to China, and protect Indian territory.

Decouple BPOs from IT-ITeS: Industry body

Decouple BPOs from IT-ITeS: Industry body

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The Business Process Industry Association of India, an affiliated association of the Confederation of Indian Industry, in its pre-budget memorandum, has also demanded the extension for tax sops from the Software Technology Parks of India for at least 20 years.

Indian mobile operators win crucial battle

Indian mobile operators win crucial battle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

The defence ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology under which the armed forces will immediately release 10 MHz of 3G spectrum and 5 MHz of 2G spectrum.

Why infra firms in Andhra are staring at a bleak future

Why infra firms in Andhra are staring at a bleak future

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Bhogapuram international airport, Ramayapatnam and Bandar ports, the Muktyala lift irrigation scheme and a bridge across the Krishna river are some of the projects likely to be hit.

PM assures Kashmiri Pandits of new Kashmir in Houston

PM assures Kashmiri Pandits of new Kashmir in Houston

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

"Kashmir mein naee hava bah rahee hai (New winds are blowing in Kashmir) and we will all build a new Kashmir together that will be for everyone," he told the delegation.

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Naresh Goyal withdraws plea to visit abroad

Naresh Goyal withdraws plea to visit abroad

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Earlier when Goyal had moved court seeking permission to go abroad, the judge had observed that if he wanted to go abroad, he should first deposit Rs 18,000 crore as guarantee that his company owes to lenders.

Guv queries Hooda govt on controversial appointments

Guv queries Hooda govt on controversial appointments

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki has sought response from Bhupinder Singh Hooda government on the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for cancellation of recent controversial appointments by the chief minister.

Atmanirbhar Bharat put off to buy Israeli guns

Atmanirbhar Bharat put off to buy Israeli guns

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'We cannot understand why the government is facilitating the import of artillery when our indigenous guns are doing so well.'

Officials lynch man who objected to photographing women defecating in open

Officials lynch man who objected to photographing women defecating in open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Municipality employees kicked, punched and beat Khan with a stick, which led to his death.

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

President Trump, a Republican, however, did not formally concede the election to Biden, saying he would 'continue to fight and will prevail'. He has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of electoral fraud. Many of the lawsuits have been dismissed by courts.

Banks have no liability for loss of valuables in lockers: RBI

Banks have no liability for loss of valuables in lockers: RBI

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Even under the RTI response, all public sectors banks have washed their hands of any responsibility.

3i Infotech plans JV to foray into China

3i Infotech plans JV to foray into China

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

3i Infotech is planning a JV with Chinese firm Yucheng Technologies to enter into the Chinese market.

Now, buy rail tickets at post offices

Now, buy rail tickets at post offices

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

To begin with, the service will be available in 30 places across the country. The postal department would issue railway tickets through the computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters provided by the railway ministry.

Now get rly tickets at post offices

Now get rly tickets at post offices

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Bringing ticket booking facilities to the doorsteps of passengers, Indian Railways will from now allow selling of reserved tickets through post offices.

US opposes Rajat Gupta's plea to reverse conviction

US opposes Rajat Gupta's plea to reverse conviction

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Gupta began serving a two-year prison term on insider trading charges in June 2014.

IIM-C in pact with Cardiff B-school

IIM-C in pact with Cardiff B-school

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

ISRO bags European contracts to build satellites

ISRO bags European contracts to build satellites

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

The Indian Space Research Organisation has bagged commercial contracts to build two communication satellites for European customers.

GMR plans 1,000 MW power project in Chhattisgarh

GMR plans 1,000 MW power project in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

GMR Energy, the holding company of GMR group's power business, said on Tuesday it will set up a 1,000 MW coal-based power project in Chhattisgarh.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.