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Small car to hit Indian roads by 2010

Small car to hit Indian roads by 2010

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The ultra-low-cost small car being jointly developed by Bajaj, Renault and Nissan is expected to hit Indian roads by 2010. Renault and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, who was on a visit to Bajaj Auto in Pune on Monday, said that he hoped the prototype of the car will be completed by the end of this year. The car is expected to cost US $3,000 and will compete with Tata Motors' Rs 1 lakh car due next year.

Fortune cooking oil ad featuring Ganguly taken off air

Fortune cooking oil ad featuring Ganguly taken off air

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Fortune cooking oil has temporarily halted television commercials featuring former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly following a mild heart attack he suffered. But the company insisted the BCCI chief is not being dropped as the brand ambassador and the commercials will be back on air soon. Ganguly last week suffered a mild heart attack, following which he had to undergo angioplasty. The news of his health had led to a lot of buzz on social media with some seeking to link it with his endorsements.

Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The report said that collaborative efforts should be taken to renovate Terri Mandir (Karak), Katas Raj Temples (Chakwal), Prahlad Mandir (Multan) and Hinglaj Mandir (Lasbela).

China pledges support to Taliban, asks them not to back Uyghur fighters

China pledges support to Taliban, asks them not to back Uyghur fighters

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Amid deepening concerns in China over the regrouping of the ETIM, blamed by Beijing for all the violent attacks in its volatile Xinjiang province and elsewhere in the country, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Mullah Baradar at Tianjin and sought to prevail on him to build a 'positive image and establish a broad and inclusive political structure that suits Afghanistan's national realities'.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

I will promote better Indo-Pak ties: Howard Dean

I will promote better Indo-Pak ties: Howard Dean

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

The governor of Vermont will push President Pervez Musharraf toward domestic and civil reform in Pakistan.

India's actions on nuclear deal contingent on US

India's actions on nuclear deal contingent on US

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

India's actions on nuclear deal contingent on US actions

Indo-US 2+2 dialogue to be held in November: FS

Indo-US 2+2 dialogue to be held in November: FS

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The last meeting of the 2+2 was held in New Delhi and the next meeting is to be hosted by the US in Washington, DC.

AIADMK fight shifts to EC, banks; EPS, OPS move HC against sealing of HQ

AIADMK fight shifts to EC, banks; EPS, OPS move HC against sealing of HQ

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) interim general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) and ousted party leader O Panneerselvam on Tuesday moved the Madras high court against the sealing of the party headquarters by the Tamil Nadu government following violence there on July 11.

Cover for NBFC deposits unlikely

Cover for NBFC deposits unlikely

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

Insurance coverage for deposits in non-banking finance companies is unlikely to be provided as Reserve Bank of India has expressed reservations over the move.

Pfizer tells India its vaccine 'highly effective' on Covid variant

Pfizer tells India its vaccine 'highly effective' on Covid variant

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Providing data, it said UK's Public Health England has reported high vaccine effectiveness (87.9 per cent) against the B.1.617.2 variant, most reported in India, in an observational study (concluded on May 22, 2021).

SC upholds validity of DTAC

SC upholds validity of DTAC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Noting the benefits of Double Taxation Avoidance Convention between India and Mauritius, the SC recently said the recommendations of JPC for incorporating built-in safeguards in the treaty to check tax evasion was for the Parliament to take note of.

Rise of Taliban poses serious threat: Rajnath to Austrian delegation

Rise of Taliban poses serious threat: Rajnath to Austrian delegation

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The India delegation flagged concerns over the possible implication of the Taliban's capture of power for the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir as there are apprehensions about spill-over of terrorist activities from Afghanistan to the union territory, the sources said.

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Firm attributes move to pandemic and legal spat with Fiat Chrysler, says it is in line with group's strategy to re-think capital allocation and drive efficiency.

Can't allow China to dominate: US lawmaker on India cyberattack report

Can't allow China to dominate: US lawmaker on India cyberattack report

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The United States State Department said it is aware of these reports.

End of Saha's India career?

End of Saha's India career?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Wriddhiman Saha opted out of Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign after being categorically told that he will not be picked for India's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting in Mohali on March 4.

Treaties like Indus Water work on mutual trust: MEA

Treaties like Indus Water work on mutual trust: MEA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Vikas Swarup says India unlikely to give Pathankot-like offer to Pak in Uri attack probe.

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The United Kingdom on Tuesday posted a liaison officer at the Indian Navy's Information Fusion Centre (IFC) that has emerged as a key hub in tracking movements of ships and other developments in the Indian Ocean, a region witnessing increasing Chinese naval presence.

Bangladesh's Islamist groups: 'Sheikh Hasina has chosen to turn a blind eye'

Bangladesh's Islamist groups: 'Sheikh Hasina has chosen to turn a blind eye'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

'I have noticed how a certain country wants to establish the presence of ISIS in Bangladesh.' 'Are these terrorists working under some religious inspiration or they are being lured by an obnoxious amount of money?' 'For some mysterious reasons, no action is taken by the government against suspicious organisations.'

Sino-India talks must continue to resolve issues: Beijing

Sino-India talks must continue to resolve issues: Beijing

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

"On the border issue, China always maintains that we should follow through on treaties and agreements we signed and we jointly uphold peace and tranquility at the border region," Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said while responding to Jaishankar's remarks.

Time for Modi, Imran to talk

Time for Modi, Imran to talk

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Modi's hardline policy towards Pakistan and J&K has created numerous leverages and bargaining positions that New Delhi can bring to the bargaining table and translate into concessions, argues Ajai Shukla.

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

A group of retired army officers have come together to provide a home for girls who never had a home before.

Ukraine, China figure among talks during India-US 2+2 ministerial

Ukraine, China figure among talks during India-US 2+2 ministerial

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The 2+2 was attended by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and their Indian counterparts S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh respectively.

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Unless you know what you are and what you are not, how will you get an appropriate job?

Terrorist involved in civilian killings among 5 gunned down in Shopian

Terrorist involved in civilian killings among 5 gunned down in Shopian

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

A police spokesperson said two of the four recent cases of target killings in Srinagar and Bandipora have been solved with the elimination of the terrorists involved in these incidents.

India must overcome 'tremendous' challenges to realise potential, says top Indian-American diplomat

India must overcome 'tremendous' challenges to realise potential, says top Indian-American diplomat

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The US wants its trade with India to grow multi-fold, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal told lawmakers.

Will court order unite AIADMK factions?

Will court order unite AIADMK factions?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

There is a sudden realisation in party circles that prolonged court cases could damage its standing, both among the cadres and voters, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Get moving: The many benefits of working out!

Get moving: The many benefits of working out!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

A few simple ways to ensure you stay active and healthy.

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". Sanctions on Abramovich had also complicated the sale process.

Muslim neighbours rally around Kashmiri Pandit family after terror attack

Muslim neighbours rally around Kashmiri Pandit family after terror attack

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

After a Kashmiri Pandit shopkeeper was shot at by terrorists in Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, his family received immense support from his Muslim neighbours who not only rushed him to a hospital but camped at his house as well to ward off any further trouble.

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The department had launched searches against the 48-year-old actor and the Lucknow-based group of industries involved in infrastructure on September 15 and the CBDT said the action was continuing.

Harivansh likely to be re-elected as RS deputy chairman

Harivansh likely to be re-elected as RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

JD-U MP Harivansh filed his nomination as the ruling NDA candidate to the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman's post and is likely to be elected, even as the Opposition is working to field a joint candidate against him to force a contest.

As aviation opens up, GE bets on India's wide-body aircraft market

As aviation opens up, GE bets on India's wide-body aircraft market

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The slot constraint in Indian airports is also going to play a role in pushing airlines to have wide bodies.

SC forms 12-member national task force for Covid response

SC forms 12-member national task force for Covid response

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The bench said the Union Cabinet Secretary will be the convenor of the task force and may nominate an officer not below the rank of Additional Secretary to depute for him, when necessary.

Nawaz Sharif to visit China on July 4

Nawaz Sharif to visit China on July 4

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit China next week on his first foreign tour since assuming office, the foreign ministry said on Friday.

Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Recently, TPEM's first born electric concept, Avinya broke cover. The model promises a minimum range of 500 kilometres and advanced technology features, aimed at buyers in India and outside. TPEM, the newly formed entity may also consider a separate dedicated sales channel for the EVs with a distinctive corporate identity once the volumes reach a critical mass and throughput is large enough for the dealers to be profitable, said Chandra. Elaborating further on the hiring strategy he said, "We will hire from everywhere-wherever the talent of the required competency is available."

Modi speaks to UK's Johnson on COVID vaccines, climate change

Modi speaks to UK's Johnson on COVID vaccines, climate change

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Downing Street said Johnson reiterated the year 2021 as an important one for UK-India ties and also re-emphasised the UK's commitment to the wider Indo-Pacific region, ahead of the first deployment of the HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier group to the region next year.

India needs time to move away from Russia: US

India needs time to move away from Russia: US

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

It is going to be a long-term proposition for India -- which has a decades-old relationship with Moscow -- to reorient its foreign policy away from Russia, the US has said, insisting that re-aligning one's approach is not like flipping a light switch.

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Shringla said India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.