News for 'Mauritius'

14 countries to join India in naval exercise in Andaman

14 countries to join India in naval exercise in Andaman

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The five-day exercise will see the participation of Seychelles and Mauritius for the first time in the event where nine countries, including India, will field their warships, Navy officials said in New Delhi.

Fortis to acquire international division for $665 mn

Fortis to acquire international division for $665 mn

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Acquisition is expected to be completed by mid-December.

HSBC Global's stake in Maruti Suzuki dips below 5%

HSBC Global's stake in Maruti Suzuki dips below 5%

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

In a filing to the BSE, Maruti Suzuki India said HSBC Global Investments Fund Mauritius Ltd had sold 1,99,198 shares in the open market on June 29.

Modi pushes for an Indian Ocean power group

Modi pushes for an Indian Ocean power group

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

As China tries to gain a foothold in the Indian Ocean region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India recognised that there are other nations around the world, with strong interests and stakes in the region.

What India can do to track black MONEY abroad

What India can do to track black MONEY abroad

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

There is much more that the government can do to track money hidden abroad.

Questions about the swearing-in

Questions about the swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'There was no need for opting for such an elaborately and expensively organised spectacle,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Thomas Cook sells Indian arm stake to Fairbridge

Thomas Cook sells Indian arm stake to Fairbridge

Rediff.com22 May 2012

UK-based travel services provider Thomas Cook Group plc will sell for Rs 817.4 crore (Rs 8.17 billion) its entire 77 per cent holding in the Indian arm to Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Ltd, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings.

'NDA govt will not entertain FDI in multi-brand retail'

'NDA govt will not entertain FDI in multi-brand retail'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

She said during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha that Bharatiya Janata Party got a massive mandate on the basis of its election manifesto which opposes FDI in multi-brand retail.

'I have always been body shamed'

'I have always been body shamed'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

'People should stop judging other people on the basis of their weight or how they look because I don't think being a certain body type is as bad as being evil or cunning. We have bigger issues in life to look after and correct.' Zareen Khan and Gautam Rode get intimate in Aksar 2.

Janardhan Reddy in trouble; CBI heads for Virgin Island

Janardhan Reddy in trouble; CBI heads for Virgin Island

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The noose around the neck of mining baron and former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy appears to be getting tighter with the Central Bureau of Investigation now deciding to probe the foreign funds that he has reportedly parked in tax havens abroad.

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Short trips can be made to interesting places at 15-20 per cent lower prices.

Timely facilitation of COVID-19 kits will help Sino-India ties: Envoy

Timely facilitation of COVID-19 kits will help Sino-India ties: Envoy

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

As its factories resumed operations after over two-month of grim battle against coronavirus, China is busy tapping into the vast business opportunities of export of key medical goods, specially ventilators and personal protection equipment (PPE), across the world, including India, where both private and government bodies are placing orders for the import of these products.

Axiata's bid to raise Idea stake shot down

Axiata's bid to raise Idea stake shot down

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has rejected a proposal by Mauritius-based Axiata Investments 2 India Ltd, part of Asian telecom giant Axiata Group, to increase its stake in Idea Cellular by acquiring shares from the stock exchange.

Indian investments in foreign countries slowing

Indian investments in foreign countries slowing

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The investment to the country from India, which has been at the top of the 2009-10 list of the destinations to which Indian investment is flowing, was $3798.5 million.

India gives relief to foreign investors on MAT issue

India gives relief to foreign investors on MAT issue

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

MAT has damaged investor confidence

'I am going to continue as Chief Minister for another two years'

'I am going to continue as Chief Minister for another two years'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

"Opposition parties hoping that I would quit would be disappointed," Yeddyurappa told media persons at the Bangalore Airport, on arrival from Mauritius, where he was on a six-day holiday with his family

Karnataka crisis: Will Yeddyurappa survive this?

Karnataka crisis: Will Yeddyurappa survive this?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Owing to the soon-to-be released Lokayukta report, political tensions are at an all time high in Karnataka. Leaked portions from the report have suggested that Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has a mention in that report, which has given the opposition the required ammunition to start firing at him once again.

CBI should question me, not harass my son: P Chidambaram

CBI should question me, not harass my son: P Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The Central Bureau of Investigation had called Karti for questioning on Thursday in connection with the foreign investment clearance given in the Aircel-Maxis deal in 2006 when his father Chidambaram was the finance minister.

Aircel Maxis case: Karti Chidambaram refuses to appear before CBI

Aircel Maxis case: Karti Chidambaram refuses to appear before CBI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Karti, through his lawyer, has refused to appear before the agency saying a special court had discharged all the accused in the matter.

CBI to ask Switzerland to help track 2G scam money

CBI to ask Switzerland to help track 2G scam money

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation will soon send a formal request to Switzerland to help the agency in tracking down the alleged money trail of Swan Telecom, a company chargesheeted in the allocation of 2G spectrum.

Why Adah Sharma prefers Telugu films

Why Adah Sharma prefers Telugu films

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'I'd rather do a great role in any language than do mediocre stuff in Hindi.'

Meet Bangladesh's first athlete to qualify for Olympics

Meet Bangladesh's first athlete to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Golfer Siddikur Rahman has become Bangladesh's first athlete to qualify for Olympics after finishing 56th in the final eligibility rankings for the Rio Games.

World badminton C'ships: Lee stunned by 'fearless' Frenchman Leverdez

World badminton C'ships: Lee stunned by 'fearless' Frenchman Leverdez

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Leverdez, the world number 31, scored only his second win over Lee in nine matches and said playing without fear helped him in the 75-minute contest at the Emirates Arena.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Day 1 witnessed a lot of action across events at Gold Coast. Here are some highlights -- in pictures -- from the opening day's events...

Karnataka: Governor  to send mining report to Prez

Karnataka: Governor to send mining report to Prez

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

An embattled Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is expected to return to Bengaluru on Monday from a week-long Mauritius holiday with family amid debate in the party on his future in the wake of Lokayukta's damning indictment on the mining scam.

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Enforcement Directorate moved a special court in Mumbai on Monday seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi in alleged money laundering case registered against him.

The Kingfisher Calendar 2011 bikini bombshells!

The Kingfisher Calendar 2011 bikini bombshells!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

It's finally out -- here's a first look at India's most exclusive bikini calendar!

Essar to pay debt with Vodafone cash

Essar to pay debt with Vodafone cash

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Last week, Essar had decided to prepay $900 million of this debt to foreign lenders.

FDI up by 43 per cent in April to USD 3.12 bn

FDI up by 43 per cent in April to USD 3.12 bn

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

"The figure is showing a recovery in the global markets, especially in European economies," an official said. Mauritius, Singapore, the US, UK, Netherlands, Japan, Germany and the UAE are the major investors in India.

Malaysia confirms debris found in Tanzania is from MH370

Malaysia confirms debris found in Tanzania is from MH370

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The debris, found on Pemba Island off the Tanzanian coast, is the latest piece of wreckage to be linked to the Malaysia Airlines jet, whose disappearance remains a mystery.

Why FDI in India plunged 48% in January

Why FDI in India plunged 48% in January

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

With economic recovery in the rich countries, especially European nations, remaining fragile, FDI inflows to India plunged by 48 per cent to $1.04 billion in January over the same period last year.

GVK raises stake in Mumbai airport to 50.5%

GVK raises stake in Mumbai airport to 50.5%

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

GVK Airport Holdings, a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based infrastructure developer GVK Power & Infrastructure Limited (GVKPIL), has signed a share purchase agreement with Bid Services Division Mauritius (BSDM) to buy 13.5 per cent in Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL). The value of the deal was not disclosed.

Why the chargesheet on Satyam scam is delayed

Why the chargesheet on Satyam scam is delayed

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation will file its final chargesheet on Rs 14,000-crore (Rs 140 billion) Satyam fraud after receiving responses to the Letters of Rogatory (LoR) seeking information in this regard from six countries, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian Cricket Board has incorporated strict guidelines in their 19-page 'Request For Proposals' (RFP) from interested companies.

Allegations baseless, says Yeddyruppa

Allegations baseless, says Yeddyruppa

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who is holidaying in Mauritius issued a statement stating that he will complete his term as the CM.

Providence eyes exit from Idea

Providence eyes exit from Idea

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Providence had bought 15 per cent in Idea Cellular in 2006 for around Rs 1,800 crore (Rs 18 billion) through its investment arm - P5 Asia Investment (Mauritius).

2G scam: Money trail covers 10 countries

2G scam: Money trail covers 10 countries

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Enforcement Directorate, in its report on 2G spectrum allocation scam submitted to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, is understood to have said that the case has international ramifications as the money trail covers ten countries, including Mauritius.

Financial Tech to launch 3 international exchanges

Financial Tech to launch 3 international exchanges

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Billionaire Jignesh Shah-promoted Financial Technologies today said it will launch three new international exchanges, including Bahrain Financial Exchange and Singapore Mercantile Exchange, this year.

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.