News for 'Letters of Intent'

'Nehru didn't impose secularism'

'Nehru didn't impose secularism'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'His secularism merely declared the equality of all religions in India under fundamental rights.'

Zee's DTH service may take off by Oct 1

Zee's DTH service may take off by Oct 1

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

While conditional access system continues to remain in disarray, the first direct-to-home television service in the country is likely to take off by October 1 with a Zee promoted company signing its license agreement with the government on Friday.

Zee set to launch DTH services

Zee set to launch DTH services

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

After conditional access system, direct-to-home television may finally become a reality with the government clearing a Zee promoted company's letter of intent for setting up the services in the country.

Patanjali asked to explain edible oil ad campaign

Patanjali asked to explain edible oil ad campaign

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Patanjali will respond to the notices received from the two regulators shortly

EC to buy over 16 lakh VVPAT machines for 2019 LS polls

EC to buy over 16 lakh VVPAT machines for 2019 LS polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The commission issued letter of intent to ECIL and BEL -- both PSUs -- on Friday, two days after the Union Cabinet cleared its proposal to buy 16,15000 voter verifiable paper audit trail units at an estimated cost of Rs 3,173.47 crore.

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'When India's adversaries are going all out in information warfare, the Indian Army will have to think out of the box to effectively counter them,' says Colonel S Dinny (retd).

Kumaraswamy seeks trust vote, asks Speaker to fix time

Kumaraswamy seeks trust vote, asks Speaker to fix time

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The embattled Janata Dal-Secular leader also said he was ready for everything and that he was not here to cling to power.

Govt cancels Aircel's LoI for ISD services

Govt cancels Aircel's LoI for ISD services

Rediff.com6 Mar 2003

Two more companies are out of the race for acquiring international long distance licence as government is understood to have cancelled the letters of intent issued to Aircel and Noida Software Technology Park.

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

May has been prime minister for nearly three years since she took over from David Cameron in the wake of the June 2016 Brexit referendum.

Rafale report false; PM monitors projects, doesn't interfere: RM

Rafale report false; PM monitors projects, doesn't interfere: RM

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

She asserted that it is the duty of the prime minister to monitor progress in any deal or project and if the PMO checks on these, it cannot be termed as interference.

Net4India opts out of ILD race

Net4India opts out of ILD race

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Another aspirant has opted out of the race for international long-distance services with Net4India approaching the department of telecom to surrender its Letter of Intent.\n\n

Review: Dear Maya: For the love of Manisha Koirala

Review: Dear Maya: For the love of Manisha Koirala

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Watching the mild-mannered actress return to screen after a personally difficult time resonates with the headway she makes as Maya, says Sukanya Verma.

Bungalow damage row: Akhilesh terms it as BJP conspiracy

Bungalow damage row: Akhilesh terms it as BJP conspiracy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

His outburst came a day after UP Governor Ram Naik asked the state government to take action over the reported damage to the bungalow vacated by the former chief minister, calling it a serious matter involving the taxpayer's money.

Cricket Buzz: PCB in talks with CA for two-match ODI series in Pakistan

Cricket Buzz: PCB in talks with CA for two-match ODI series in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said that the five-match series is scheduled to be held in UAE sometime in late March and early April and PCB was trying to persuade the Australians to play two games in Pakistan.

Infosys says it has nothing to hide on severance pay to former CFO Rajiv Bansal

Infosys says it has nothing to hide on severance pay to former CFO Rajiv Bansal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Rajiv Bansal's severance payment was Rs 17.38 crore

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Laxman said the COA has been using the CAC only for selection of senior national coaches despite promising a broader role earlier.

AI row: After chaos in Parliament, Sena MP regrets 'unfortunate incident'

AI row: After chaos in Parliament, Sena MP regrets 'unfortunate incident'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Chaos ensued in the Lower House as Ashok Gajapathi Raju refused to heed the demand of revoking the flying ban on Ravindra Gaikwad.

SAI, NADA junior officials involved in Narsingh conspiracy: WFI President

SAI, NADA junior officials involved in Narsingh conspiracy: WFI President

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Refusing to budge from its stance, the Wrestling Federation of India floated a new theory on Tuesday, alleging that some junior officials of the Sports Authority of India and National Anti Doping Agency are responsible for Narsingh Yadav being handed a four-year ban for doping.

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

On June 12, history was made when United States President Donald Trump shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and had extensive talks at Capella Hotel in Singapore. However, this meet has come after several twists and turns. Following is the chronology of key events leading to a historic summit between the two leaders.

After Delhi, Rajasthan too scraps FDI in multi-brand retail

After Delhi, Rajasthan too scraps FDI in multi-brand retail

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

A letter reversing the decision was sent by Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje to Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma.

Not everyone in the Congress is happy to see Nilekani fight elections

Not everyone in the Congress is happy to see Nilekani fight elections

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Barely a week after Infosys co-founder and Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India Nandan Nilekani made known his intentions of fighting the elections he is facing opposition from within the Congress party.

Ajit Pawar stands alone politically

Ajit Pawar stands alone politically

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

By ditching his uncle, the towering Sharad Pawar, and taking his party to the verge of a split, has Ajit Pawar over-reached? asks N Suresh.

After talks fail, war of words between AAP camps intensifies

After talks fail, war of words between AAP camps intensifies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

In further escalation of infighting, Aam Aadmi Party dissident leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav on Friday mounted a no-holds-barred attack on party chief Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of stifling internal democracy and adopting unfair means to capture power.

Celebrated discus thrower Vikas Gowda retires

Celebrated discus thrower Vikas Gowda retires

Rediff.com30 May 2018

India's top discus thrower Vikas Gowda has retired, the Athletics Federation of India confirmed on Wednesday.

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Rajan, Swamy alleged, is a member of US dominated Group of 30.

Qatar Airways may start domestic airline in India

Qatar Airways may start domestic airline in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

In the past, Qatar Airways has repeatedly expressed a desire to invest in IndiGo, the country's largest domestic airline.

Heads may roll at MTNL if services are not improved in 6 months

Heads may roll at MTNL if services are not improved in 6 months

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Ravi Shankar Prasad in a review meeting of MTNL earlier this month had pulled up officials for poor network quality and slow pace of network roll-out.

'There is no film more honest than Udta Punjab'

'There is no film more honest than Udta Punjab'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Bollywood celebs take to Twitter to voice their opinion on the Udta Punjab controversy.

Now, share your views on drug menace with PM

Now, share your views on drug menace with PM

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Taking up the cause of addressing the menace of drug addiction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited suggestions from the public as well as non-government organisations on ways to mitigate the problem.

Huge investment no ground for not cancelling coal allocation: SC

Huge investment no ground for not cancelling coal allocation: SC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said huge investment made by companies in coal blocks without getting clearance cannot be a ground for not cancelling licences and asked the Centre to respond whether it intends to de-allocate such allocations.

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The intentions are clear as day! Let India build the infrastructure, then they will claim the land and use the infrastructure to their benefit.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) speaks to IAF veterans who have flown in the Galwan Valley long before it became today's headlines.

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The Board rued that its efforts to resolve the concerns of the founders - who together own about 12.75 per cent stake in Infosys - over the course of a year through a dialogue have not been successful.

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

World champion P V Sindhu was on Friday ousted from the All England Championship after being outplayed by a determined Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, who rallied her way to a thrilling three-game win in the quarter-final of the women's singles in Birmingham. Sindhu's defeat ended India's campaign at the Super 1000 tournament.

Government had accepted Netaji had died in 1945 crash

Government had accepted Netaji had died in 1945 crash

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A Union Cabinet note said, "There seems to be no scope for doubt that he died in the air crash of 18th August 1945 at Taihoku. Government of India has already accepted this position. There is no evidence whatsoever to the contrary."

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In his fresh letter to Modi, Kejriwal urged him to end IAS officers' strike so that he can attend a meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday.

Give me proof of anti-party activities: Azad tell Shah

Give me proof of anti-party activities: Azad tell Shah

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Kirti Azad, suspended for attacking Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, on Friday wrote to party chief Amit Shah demanding proof of his 'anti-party activities' while maintaining that he remains a "loyal party soldier".

UPA MPs to write to LS Speaker seeking quick call on LoP issue

UPA MPs to write to LS Speaker seeking quick call on LoP issue

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Upping the ante on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition issue, Congress and its allies on Monday said they will write to Speaker Sumitra Mahajan seeking an immediate decision in the matter.

Smriti finds herself in line of fire over Durga remarks

Smriti finds herself in line of fire over Durga remarks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Opposition parties on Friday sought an apology from HRD minister Smriti Irani for reading out in Rajya Sabha "objectionable" comments made outside against a god, as she defended herself saying she was asked for proof of her statements against JNU students.