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World para games body suspends PCI for Ghaziabad fiasco

World para games body suspends PCI for Ghaziabad fiasco

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The International Paralympic Committee has suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for indefinite period for infighting within the national body and shoddy treatment meted out to athletes during the National Para-Athletics Championships at Ghaziabad last month.

Infra focus area, CCI paved way for Rs 6.6-lakh cr projects: FM

Infra focus area, CCI paved way for Rs 6.6-lakh cr projects: FM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Enunciating slew of measures initiated by the UPA to augment the sector, the finance minister said 19 oil and gas blocks were given out for exploration and 7 new airports are under construction.

Mines mired in controversy are the most attractive

Mines mired in controversy are the most attractive

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Those for power sector to see tussle between prior owners & new challengers

Sensex, Nifty end in red after a volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty end in red after a volatile trade

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Earning numbers of blue-chips, including ITC and SBI, due tomorrow.

'Cyrus Mistry is not going to take it lying down'

'Cyrus Mistry is not going to take it lying down'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'Tata Steel has doubled, Tata Motors has more than doubled, and Tata Chemicals too has more than doubled.' 'So, Cyrus Mistry was getting accepted by the market for bringing in the change that was good for the group companies.'

India wants 18 more Sukhoi-30MKI fighters

India wants 18 more Sukhoi-30MKI fighters

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

If the new request for 18 more fighters translates into a contract, the Sukhoi-30MKI fleet size will go up to 14 squadrons, or 290 fighters.

Coalgate verdict: A chance to clean up the mess

Coalgate verdict: A chance to clean up the mess

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

It is hoped that the decision of India's apex court will send a signal to politicians and their cronies from the world of business that the rule of the law does eventually prevail, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Sensex marks first gain of 2018, rebounds 176 points

Sensex marks first gain of 2018, rebounds 176 points

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The NSE 50-share Nifty also closed higher by 61.60 points, or 0.59 per cent, at 10,504.80 after shuttling between 10,513 and 10,441.45.

The boom and bust of mining in India

The boom and bust of mining in India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Goa Foundation started filing writ petitions before the Bombay High Court from 1992 onwards against several mining companies.

Temples, trusts deposit 1,512 kg gold under GMS

Temples, trusts deposit 1,512 kg gold under GMS

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Banks have collected about 1,500 kg of gold from temples and trusts under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) since its launch last November.

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Out of nearly 30 public sector undertakings and assets under 'strategic sale' plan, only the ONGC-HPCL plan has been completed

In a first, HAL fires air-to-air missile from chopper

In a first, HAL fires air-to-air missile from chopper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The Light Combat Helicopter will enable the army to provide fire support to soldiers at altitudes of 15,000 to 20,000 feet, where the oxygen-depleted air prevents them from carrying weaponry heavier than their personal rifles and light machine guns.

Delay in allocation of gas hits power sector

Delay in allocation of gas hits power sector

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Around Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) investment in the power sector is in limbo for want of government decision on allocation of natural gas to the proposed electricity stations.

Coal scam: Ex-coal secy Gupta, others get 2-yr jail

Coal scam: Ex-coal secy Gupta, others get 2-yr jail

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The court noted that Gupta made 'dishonest misrepresentation' before the then prime minister.

Sensex soars 237 points ahead of Brexit poll outcome

Sensex soars 237 points ahead of Brexit poll outcome

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Participants will watch out for the Brexit poll outcome in the late morning trades tomorrow.

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote; Cong-JDS govt falls

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote; Cong-JDS govt falls

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The confidence motion moved by Kumaraswamy was defeated with 99 members voting for the motion and 105 against it in a House of 225 including speaker P R Ramesh Kumar and a nominated member.

'Rupee below 62 against dollar for long is a cause for concern'

'Rupee below 62 against dollar for long is a cause for concern'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Forex dealers said besides continued demand for the American currency from importers, increased capital outflows by foreign funds kept pressure on the rupee.

Get ready to travel in faster, swanky trains!

Get ready to travel in faster, swanky trains!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The coaches will have aesthetically pleasant interiors with spacious and well-designed seats.

Sensex ends 2014 with best annual gain in 5 years

Sensex ends 2014 with best annual gain in 5 years

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Foreign institutional investors were net buyers in Indian equities worth Rs 277.92 crore on Tuesday

Why boycott calls against China, India's largest trade partner, will fail

Why boycott calls against China, India's largest trade partner, will fail

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Apart from cotton, copper, petroleum and industrial machinery, India does not export much to China. This means that India buys six times the merchandise it sells to China, points out Abhishek Waghmare.

Govt's stake sale plans set for a Diwali boost

Govt's stake sale plans set for a Diwali boost

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The government's disinvestment programme is set to get a boost this Diwali, with the finance ministry planning to hit the market to sell a five per cent stake in Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) by October.

E-auction of coal mines: Will cartels trump the consumers?

E-auction of coal mines: Will cartels trump the consumers?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The Modi government's e-auction policy for coal, meant to shield the consumer against hike in electricity charges, has already led to serious allegations of cartelisation among the bidding corporates. Matters came to such a pass that the government at one point last week was considering inviting the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the matter, reports Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

From disbursing Rs 25.11 crore to political parties in 2014-2015, the Tata group is learnt to have contributed Rs about Rs 600 crore towards the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

NSEL defaults for 17th time; pays Rs 9 cr against Rs 174.72 cr

NSEL defaults for 17th time; pays Rs 9 cr against Rs 174.72 cr

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Crisis-ridden bourse NSEL paid about Rs 9 crore (Rs 90 million) against the scheduled payment amount of Rs 174.72 crore (Rs 1.74 billion), defaulting for the 17th straight time.

Tata offers to buy out Docomo at Rs 23.3 a share

Tata offers to buy out Docomo at Rs 23.3 a share

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Docomo has now moved the London Court of Arbitration.

Half-way through coal e-auction, aggressive bids fetch Rs 60,000 cr

Half-way through coal e-auction, aggressive bids fetch Rs 60,000 cr

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The e-auction is seeing aggressive bidding.

OBC, Dena Bank under lens for Rs 436 cr scam

OBC, Dena Bank under lens for Rs 436 cr scam

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The government has initiated a forensic audit at the state-run Oriental Bank of Commerce and Dena Bank after unearthing of a suspected scam, wherein the lenders allegedly misappropriated funds worth Rs 436 crore from their fixed deposit customers.

Govt splits CMD post, names chiefs for 4 PSU banks

Govt splits CMD post, names chiefs for 4 PSU banks

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

For the first time, PSU banks will have a non-executive chairman, giving operational responsibility to managing director and chief executive officer.

Modi to meet heads of Canada, UK, Japan today

Modi to meet heads of Canada, UK, Japan today

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

After the three bilateral meetings, Modi would participate in the three separate sessions of the Nuclear Security Summit, which kicked off with a White House dinner on Thursday night.

Sensex sinks 260 pts as Sebi order spooks markets

Sensex sinks 260 pts as Sebi order spooks markets

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Sentiment was hurt after market regulator Sebi directed bourses to initiate action against 331 suspected shell companies.

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Besides facilitating travel by easing the traffic bottlenecks, the approved lines would help the upcoming industries in the region.

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'There are retaliatory incursions, ambushes, captures and killings by Indian forces along the 700 km border; alleged spies are caught on both sides, then mutually traded as pawns; envoys are summoned in both capitals to be routinely given dressing downs.' 'And there is always a handy courier pigeon, like Sajjan Jindal, sent over to test the troubled waters,' says Sunil Sethi.

Chidambaram vows to get manufacturing out of slide

Chidambaram vows to get manufacturing out of slide

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The finance minister admitted that there was no quick-fixes to economic problems and the government is working to stabilise the economy which may take time.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

There has been a quantum jump in the number of complaints of corruption received by the Central Vigilance Commission last year as against those in 2011.

Karnataka: 2 Cong MLAs resign, more likely to quit

Karnataka: 2 Cong MLAs resign, more likely to quit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, on private visit to the United States, said he was keeping a tab on the developments while the state Congress attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging the opposition party was trying to destabilise the government.

Coal scam: Jharkhand govt went against its own recommendations

Coal scam: Jharkhand govt went against its own recommendations

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Govt went against its own recommendation of Jun 20, 2007, where along with the 2 Jindal companies, it wanted 40% coal block to go to Lanco.

How IIT-Madras is helping start-ups survive

How IIT-Madras is helping start-ups survive

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The institute's incubation cell claims the start up mortality rate in the incubators are lowest.

Bunking in the bunker

Bunking in the bunker

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Visitors can take part in the 16-hour-long experience of staying inside a East German bunker and get a feel of the life and times of the Deutsche Demokratische Republik.

1st coal block e-auction earns Rs 1 lakh cr for states

1st coal block e-auction earns Rs 1 lakh cr for states

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Non-mineral-rich states will benefit from tariff concessions.