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Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The country's largest stainless steel maker Jindal Steel (Hisar) on Wednesday marked its foray into the defence sector by forging a pact with DRDO for transfer of technology relating to high-nitrogen steel for armour applications.

Asian Games: India women win team silver; Ramita bags bronze

Asian Games: India women win team silver; Ramita bags bronze

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

India's shooters opened their account at the Asian Games, bagging the women's team silver in the 10m air rifle event in Hangzhou on Sunday.

Jindal Steel buys Omani company for $464 million

Jindal Steel buys Omani company for $464 million

Rediff.com20 May 2010

"We have acquired Shadeed Iron & Steel (Shadeed) which has 1.5 MT Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) facility located in Sohar, Oman. The deal is closed," JSPL Director Sushil Maroo told PTI.

US jobs: Jindal takes a dig at Obama

US jobs: Jindal takes a dig at Obama

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Slamming the US President for talking too much, Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal has said the policies of the Obama administration will send more jobs to countries like India and China.

JSW group keen to launch car in EV segment at Rs 15-20 lakh price tag

JSW group keen to launch car in EV segment at Rs 15-20 lakh price tag

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The promoter entities of JSW Group are in talks with several electric-car manufacturers in China to launch an electric car for the Indian market at Rs 15-20 lakh, a source close to the development said.

Jindal 2nd in Republican Prez nomination poll

Jindal 2nd in Republican Prez nomination poll

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

Thrust into the spotlight as a Republican rising star following the party's drubbing in the November 4 polls, the Indian-American governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, has bagged the second spot in a straw poll for the 2012 presidential nomination.

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former presidential hopeful and ex-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney have also accepted invitations, fueling speculation that the three (Jindal, Crist, Romney) are the McCain campaign's top choices, and that this weekend's discussions will go a long way in determining who gets the nod.

Hurricane Gustav may make or break Jindal's future

Hurricane Gustav may make or break Jindal's future

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, once considered a potential running mate of Republican Presidential nominee John McCain, is in spotlight again as attention is focused on his state's response to Hurricane Gustav, which may make or break his political future.His predecessor Kathleen Blanco was severely criticised for her slow response to cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which smashed the Gulf Coast, leading to the flooding of New Orleans three years ago.

Ellis Island Medal for Bobby Jindal, two others

Ellis Island Medal for Bobby Jindal, two others

Rediff.com7 May 2008

The Indian Americans will be awarded the medal for theri contribution to strengthening of Indo-US relations and philanthropic work in both India and the US, at an award ceremony on May 10 at the historic Ellis Island in New York City.

Electoral bonds: Cong says firms donating to BJP got big projects

Electoral bonds: Cong says firms donating to BJP got big projects

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The Congress on Friday alleged that the electoral bonds data has exposed 'corrupt tactics' of the Bharatiya Janata Party such as quid pro quo, seeking donations for the company's protection, kickbacks and money laundering through shell companies.

Blast near Israel embassy rocks Delhi, none hurt; letter recovered

Blast near Israel embassy rocks Delhi, none hurt; letter recovered

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

According to Delhi Fire Services officials, they received a call about the blast at 5:45 pm and it was transferred from the Delhi Police PCR (police control room).

Industry Praise Murthy; Janata Denounce Him

Industry Praise Murthy; Janata Denounce Him

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy stirred a storm on X when he said young people should work 70 hours a week to level up the country's productivity. In a conversation with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai in the inaugural episode of 3one4 Capital's podcast 'The Record,' Murthy said that youngsters should put extra hours at work to compete with leading economies. "India's work productivity is one of the lowest in the world. Unless we improve our work productivity...we will not be able to compete with those countries that have made tremendous progress," he said, comparing India with China, Japan and Germany.

Jindal to set up 1000 MW power plant in Raigarh

Jindal to set up 1000 MW power plant in Raigarh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

Jindal Steel and Power Ltd will set up a 1000 MW (250x4 units) power plant, accorded 'mega project' status, in Raigarh entailing an investment of Rs 3,900 crore.

Yeddyurappa got Rs 40 crore for helping Jindal Steel: CBI

Yeddyurappa got Rs 40 crore for helping Jindal Steel: CBI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The chargesheet states that Yeddyurappa and his sons received illegal gratification to the tune of Rs 40 crore from Jindal Steels. In return, Yeddyurappa -- who was the chief minister then -- helped process the mining lease applications for Jindal.

Jindal extortion case: Zee editors sent to 2-day custody

Jindal extortion case: Zee editors sent to 2-day custody

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Zee News on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of its two senior journalists arrested in an extortion case filed by Congress MP Naveen Jindal, alleging that the police action was "illegal" and "designed for something else".

Louisiana votes to choose between Jindal & Blanco

Louisiana votes to choose between Jindal & Blanco

Rediff.com16 Nov 2003

Latest opinion polls showed Jindal maintaining a slight and consistent lead over Blanco though more than one in ten voters are still to decide which way to go.

Blast at Nashik chemical firm; 2 dead, 17 injured in fire

Blast at Nashik chemical firm; 2 dead, 17 injured in fire

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The blast was so strong that it was heard in nearby villages. The fire and smoke could be seen from a distance.

Pant Bats With Confidence!

Pant Bats With Confidence!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

During a recreational event organised by the JSW Foundation as part of Independence Day celebrations, Pant faced a few deliveries in a game at a sports facility near Bengaluru on August 15.

Jobs for oustees before Jindal project goes onstre

Jobs for oustees before Jindal project goes onstre

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

While the West Bengal government is still grappling with the political opposition even after announcing a rehabilitation package to the land losers of Tata Motors' project in Singur

Praise for Bobby Jindal on handling BP oil spill

Praise for Bobby Jindal on handling BP oil spill

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has called for the federal government to respond promptly to the BP oil spill which has occurred off the Louisiana coast. The spill which occurred in the Gulf of Mexico on April 0, 2010 has spread rapidly and poses a severe threat to the wildlife in the marshes that dot the Louisiana coast. The blowout caused an explosion which led to the sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling platform.

From advising Bobby Jindal to law, been there done that

From advising Bobby Jindal to law, been there done that

Rediff.com18 May 2012

In the fifth part of the series on Indian Americans who won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais profiles Rina Thomas, daughter of Indian immigrant doctors settled in New Orleans.

We've got a lot of work to do, says Bobby Jindal

We've got a lot of work to do, says Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, in spotlight as attention focuses on his state's response to Hurricane Gustav, has said thousands of people who had left their homes following evacuation orders may be able to return in the next few days."People should be able to return home over the next several days. Within 24 hours of telling us they're ready, we can reverse the trains and buses and planes that took them out of harm's way," Jindal said.

Was Abu Jindal the local link in 26/11 attack?

Was Abu Jindal the local link in 26/11 attack?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Abu Hamza is without doubt a Pakistani national who was one of the voices who guided 26/11 attack. Now with Home Minister P Chidambaram giving him another alias of Abu Jundal alias Jindal, it confuses the case even further, and nothing can be said with certainty who exactly is the man they have with them. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Mamata asks Jindals to pay Rs 5,000 to those who gave land

Mamata asks Jindals to pay Rs 5,000 to those who gave land

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Then chief minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, had laid the JSW project's foundation stone on November 2,2008, for the 10-million tonne capacity plant.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Bhiwandi police had registered a case against Sharma following a complaint lodged by a representative of the Raza Academy on May 30, he said.

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits. Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working majority, with just one phase left to go, argues Prem Panicker.

Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign after 15 defeats

Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign after 15 defeats

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Indian-American Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday after being defeated in 15 states across the United States on Super Tuesday, paving the way for a rematch between her rival Donald Trump and incumbent Joe Biden in the November elections.

Jindal Steel's Rs 80,000 cr Odisha projects in limbo

Jindal Steel's Rs 80,000 cr Odisha projects in limbo

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

JSPL is under CBI lens for giving wrong information about its land, water supply and previous allocations to get coal block in Jan 2008.

McCain won't ask me to be his running mate: Jindal

McCain won't ask me to be his running mate: Jindal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said Republican front runner and presumptive presidential nominee Senator John McCain will not ask him to be his vice-presidential mate even though his name was circulating in some Conservative circles.

Jindal may challenge SC ruling on child-rape death

Jindal may challenge SC ruling on child-rape death

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, is hogging US media headlines as he mulls challenging a recent controversial Supreme Court ruling forbidding the death penalty in child-rape cases. The Supreme Court's June 25 decision said there was no legal precedent for the death penalty, but the court neglected to consider a 2006 federal law that says the rape of children by military personnel could attract capital punishment.

Clinton, Jindal won't run for US President in 2012

Clinton, Jindal won't run for US President in 2012

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Democrat and Republican bigwigs, Hillary Clinton and Bobby Jindal, have both ruled out running for United States president in 2012. While the secretary of state said that she was all too content in her current job, the Indian American made it clear that his only political aspiration now is re-election as Louisiana governor.

Why The Royals Gathered in Dilli

Why The Royals Gathered in Dilli

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Some of India's best-known royals gathered in New Delhi to watch the final of the Sir Pratap Singh Polo Cup, which is named after Sir Pratap Singh, the man credited with the foundation of modern polo in India.

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

"I have practically grown up in the organisation. I respect and accept their decision," Sharma said after she was asked about the BJP's action against her.

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As the Indian version of The Archies gets ready to hit OTT, Deepa Gahlot picks 10 interesting college-and-youth-oriented shows on OTT.

Jindal Steel to invest $2.1 bn in Bolivia

Jindal Steel to invest $2.1 bn in Bolivia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Steel major Jindal Steel and Power Ltd on Friday said it would invest $2.1 billion (about Rs 9,500 crore) to set up new steel plants in Bolivia for which it has reached an agreement with the Latin American nation.

Lack of familiarity led to loss last time: Jindal

Lack of familiarity led to loss last time: Jindal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

The Indian-American Governor-elect of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, on Sunday said that lack of familiarity, as opposed to a discomfort over his roots, was a major reason why he did not get to the state house four years ago when he first ran for the high office.

When People Cried Seeing Modi

When People Cried Seeing Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

There was not a dry eye in sight as 3,024 beneficiaries of a slum rehabilitation project were overwhelmed by emotion as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi handed them the keys to their new homes at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.