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Rajnath briefs Austin on F-16 concerns, US greets India on Vikrant

Rajnath briefs Austin on F-16 concerns, US greets India on Vikrant

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday conveyed to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin India's concerns over Washington's decision to provide sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet fleet.

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'As the Indian economy continues to expand over the next three years, mid- and small-caps should do well as they have higher exposure to the domestic economy than large-caps.'

Want to be an entrepreneur? Here's some good news...

Want to be an entrepreneur? Here's some good news...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Easy financing, including grant of tax exemption, being considered to provide early stage funding.

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State were sworn-in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening.

When IT outsourcing makes sense

When IT outsourcing makes sense

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Big companies offer modular packages and consultancy offers; they offer EMIs too.

Byju Raveendran talks 'struggles', not layoffs

Byju Raveendran talks 'struggles', not layoffs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

After assuring shareholders that Byju's is on a strong footing, Chief Executive Officer Byju Raveendran, after much delay, spoke to employees in a townhall session. In his first-ever address to employees since problems began at Byju's, Raveendran spoke about the resignation of auditors and board members, the Term Loan B dispute, and the future of educational technology (edtech). Raveendran also asked his team to 'rise above the noise' and work with resilience and determination.

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.

Soon taxman will have full insight into your finances

Soon taxman will have full insight into your finances

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The income-tax department has created various functionalities under its Project Insight, which will provide the 360-degree profile of taxpayers, including new and non-filers to gauge their accountability and tax liability. The tax department had on March 15 put out instructions for tax officials for accessing the insight.

India, US high-tech trade talks next week

India, US high-tech trade talks next week

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Ways to reduce barriers to Indo-US high-tech trade will top the agenda of the two-day meeting of the High Technology Cooperation Group to be held in New Delhi next week.

Yogi sacks DGP for 'neglecting official work'

Yogi sacks DGP for 'neglecting official work'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The statement added that Goel was removed from the post of DGP for not taking interest in departmental work.

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.

Narendra Modi to woo IT and telecom CEOs

Narendra Modi to woo IT and telecom CEOs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

This will be the first time BJP's prime ministerial candidate holds a discussion with IT, telecom czars.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

West Bengal assures Infosys of all cooperation

West Bengal assures Infosys of all cooperation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The software major has plans to invest Rs 500 crore at Kolkata campus that will create employment for 5,000 professionals. The company is yet to get possession of 90 acres of land assured by the state government. West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Thursday said that Infosys had shown apprehension about investing in the state following recent incidents in Singur where Trinamool Congress has been agitating against acquisition of farmland by the state governme

Now, village broadband to feed weather reports

Now, village broadband to feed weather reports

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

IMD is preparing a concept paper on narrowing its grid resolution from 22 sq km to 10 sq km.

Social media posts against Bihar govt, MPs, MLAs are now punishable

Social media posts against Bihar govt, MPs, MLAs are now punishable

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Objectionable social media posts against ministers, members of Parliament and the state legislature, other elected representatives and government officials shall be counted as cyber crime and warrant penal action, says a missive issued by a top police official in Bihar.

What Mamata plans to do to keep Infy, Wipro in Bengal

What Mamata plans to do to keep Infy, Wipro in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

According to officials in the state IT department, as part of the 2009 incentive scheme, the sop is currently available for all IT companies looking to set up or expand base in Kolkata.

2.5 lakh panchayats to have broadband: Pitroda

2.5 lakh panchayats to have broadband: Pitroda

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

The connectivity will not only improve delivery of government schemes but will also empower people, he said while talking to reporters on the sidelines of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in New Delhi.

IT firms to hire 20,000 in W Bengal

IT firms to hire 20,000 in W Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

The information technology sector in West Bengal is likely to see addition of 20,000 jobs in 2008. The state currently has about 300 small to big sized companies and employs 55,000.

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The government has the power to monitor, intercept and even block online conversations and websites.

Net domain names in Indian languages soon

Net domain names in Indian languages soon

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The department of information technology, Government of India will submit its proposal by next month to The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers, a non-profit organisation responsible for managing the internet's domain name system, including IP address space assignments based in California, USA.

Stricter US visa norm continues to plague IT cos

Stricter US visa norm continues to plague IT cos

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

These firms are already affected by falling margins, delays in getting orders and the ongoing financial crisis in their second-biggest market, Europe.

MFs Expect Sebi To Tighten Norms Further

MFs Expect Sebi To Tighten Norms Further

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

'Looking at the speed at which changes were made post the Franklin Templeton issue, we are awaiting more stricter norms in the months to come.'

BJP members disrupted Parl panel meet on Pegasus: Tharoor

BJP members disrupted Parl panel meet on Pegasus: Tharoor

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Tharoor put the blame for the logjam in Parliament on BJP and accused the saffron party of reducing the "temple of democracy to a rubber stamp for its agenda or worse, a notice board to announce its unilateral decisions".

'Skills are the new currency across biz'

'Skills are the new currency across biz'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'As the demand for transferable skills that can be remotely applied increases, the need for tech-based courses is on the rise/'

Mahindra Satyam has to deposit Rs 350 cr with I-T

Mahindra Satyam has to deposit Rs 350 cr with I-T

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

The former Satyam Computer's founder, Ramalinga Raju, had confessed in early 2009 to having falsified the company's accounts for years.

Govt to audit banking tech to check cyber crime

Govt to audit banking tech to check cyber crime

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Computer emergency response teams will be strengthened with ethical hackers who will respond to cyberattacks.

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Income-tax department has conducted searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom company Huawei in the country as part of a tax evasion investigation, official sources said on Wednesday. The raids were launched at the company's premises in Delhi, Gurugram (Haryana) and Bengaluru in Karnataka on Tuesday. Sources said the officials looked at financial documents, account books and company records as part of a tax evasion investigation against the company, its Indian businesses and overseas transactions.

Tagore works available for Android users

Tagore works available for Android users

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

It is learnt that the SNLTR is also working on Bangla classics.

Tweeting into trouble: Worm hits popular site

Tweeting into trouble: Worm hits popular site

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

A rogue worm has hit the site, which directs the victim to an IP address, asking to download a fake antivirus.

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The idea is to have a separate and independent consultation on non-personal data, and decide the contours of how it should be regulated, whether as guidelines, rules, or a separate policy,' said a senior official at MeitY.

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's Cabinet, including him, would be 34-member strong and he has retained senior leaders like Duraimurugan and over a dozen shall be ministers for the first time.

Why TCS wants to hire MORE women!

Why TCS wants to hire MORE women!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Overlooked yet capable candidates will now have the opportunity to apply for TCS open requirements.

Choose a dream worthy of yourself, says Murthy

Choose a dream worthy of yourself, says Murthy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Concordia University confers honorary doctorate on Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy.