News for 'Phase II'

BSNL-MTNL merger? Report soon

BSNL-MTNL merger? Report soon

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

The consortium led by ICICI Securities is likely to submit by January end its first report containing the options of synergising the operations of two telecom public sector undertakings -- BSNL and MTNL.

'Delhi can't do without a metro'

'Delhi can't do without a metro'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

We've carried 230 million passengers since we began without a single fatality.

Cabinet nods Rs 1,877-cr plans of India Post

Cabinet nods Rs 1,877-cr plans of India Post

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The postal department would be floating tenders for procurement of hardware and development of software. Pilots will be held in rural and urban post offices and the final roll out will be completed by September 2012.

TN governor refuses to read out address, speaker expunges his remarks

TN governor refuses to read out address, speaker expunges his remarks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In yet another instance of his confrontation with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam dispensation in Tamil Nadu, Governor R N Ravi on Monday concluded his customary address to the House within a few minutes, making certain remarks over the content of the address that were 'expunged'.

Goldman Sachs may buy Bengaluru-Mysore expressway pie

Goldman Sachs may buy Bengaluru-Mysore expressway pie

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

May take 10-15% in Phase II of Bengaluru-Mysore road for Rs 500 crore.

Dom's Take: COVID-19 cases rise and rise

Dom's Take: COVID-19 cases rise and rise

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier believes it is time government agencies aggressively concentrate on bringing down the COVID-19 caseload, which spikes with each passing day, since there could be no vaccine this year.

Revive Dabhol project, urges Parliamentary panel

Revive Dabhol project, urges Parliamentary panel

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

The parliamentary standing committee on energy has asked the government to take result-oriented steps to revatilise the Dabhol power project.

DPC lenders' talks begin in Singapore

DPC lenders' talks begin in Singapore

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Talks have begun between Indian and foreign lenders of the Dabhol Power Company in Singapore to buy out the latter's debt exposure of over $310 million in the beleaguered company.

Armed forces likely to get more top-level ranks th

Armed forces likely to get more top-level ranks th

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The instructions were issued recently on the basis of a Cabinet decision in October this year to implement the phase II of the Ajai Vikram Singh Committee recommendations for cadre restructuring in the forces, allowing for greater promotional avenues for officers.

DPC restart: India seeks Qatari gas

DPC restart: India seeks Qatari gas

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

India on Monday sought fuel from Qatar to restart the $2.9-billion Dabhol power project in Maharashtra.

Govt approves 1,896 new posts in defence forces

Govt approves 1,896 new posts in defence forces

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

The implementation of Phase II of the report that recommended creation of the additional posts will ensure quicker promotions to army, navy and air force officers. The decision is also aimed at stemming the high rate of attrition among middle-rung officers from majors to colonels and their equivalents in the three services, which already face a shortage of about 13,000 officers, mostly in the middle-rung. The move will cost the exchequer Rs 8.44 crore annually.

Guaranteed bonds for Dabhol

Guaranteed bonds for Dabhol

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Japan to lend Rs 10,535 cr for six infra projects

Japan to lend Rs 10,535 cr for six infra projects

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Japan on Monday committed 215 billion Yen (Rs 10,535 crore) to six infrastructure projects in India

IDBI declares DPC as non-performing asset

IDBI declares DPC as non-performing asset

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Industrial Developemnt Bank of India, the principal lender to the Dabhol Power Company, has finally declared the 2,184 mw power project as a non-performing asset.

DPC: Govt considers IDBI proposal

DPC: Govt considers IDBI proposal

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

Tata Motor's Mission 2045: Electric, Flex-fuel And Hydrogen ICE

Tata Motor's Mission 2045: Electric, Flex-fuel And Hydrogen ICE

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

'Battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen ICE, could be the three technologies which have the potential of being zero emission and that are what we will have to work on,'

LIC to phase out 4 old schemes

LIC to phase out 4 old schemes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Govt subsidies to fall 39% to Rs 4.33 lakh cr in FY22

Govt subsidies to fall 39% to Rs 4.33 lakh cr in FY22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government's subsidies on food, fertilisers and petroleum are estimated to decline by 39 per cent to Rs 4,33,108 crore this fiscal and fall further by 27 per cent to nearly Rs 3.18 lakh crore in 2022-23. In its revised Budget (RE) estimate for the 2021-22 fiscal, the government has pegged total subsidies to be at Rs 4,33,108 crore against the actual Budget estimate of Rs 7,07,707 crore in the previous financial year. Out of which, the food subsidy is estimated to decline to Rs 2,86,469 crore in the current fiscal from Rs 5,41,330 crore in 2020-21, while petroleum subsidy is estimated to fall to Rs 6,517 crore from Rs 38,455 crore in the said period.

PM reviews India's COVID-19 vaccination strategy

PM reviews India's COVID-19 vaccination strategy

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Modi tweeted that the meeting discussed important issues related to the progress of vaccine development, regulatory approvals and procurement.

Hyundai to produce 6 lakh cars in 2008

Hyundai to produce 6 lakh cars in 2008

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The plant will double the company's production capacity to 6 lakh cars per annum and strengthen its Indian operations as a global manufacturing hub for Hyundai's small cars. The second plant, which has been developed adjacent to the first plant, was inaugurated on Saturday by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

India becomes 2nd country to administer over 20 cr Covid doses

India becomes 2nd country to administer over 20 cr Covid doses

Rediff.com26 May 2021

India achieved this coverage in 130 days as against the USA's feat in 124 days.

Omicron is dominant COVID-19 variant in country: Govt

Omicron is dominant COVID-19 variant in country: Govt

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

With the reporting of Omicron, a highly mutated variant of SARSCoV-2 virus and its classification as a Variant of Concern (VoC) by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Union Ministry of Health revised its 'Guidelines for international arrivals', Mandaviya said in a written reply.

Japanese cos bullish on UP

Japanese cos bullish on UP

Rediff.com9 Sep 2006

1 cr frontline healthcare workers identified to get Covid vaccine

1 cr frontline healthcare workers identified to get Covid vaccine

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Five vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which four are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II trials.

Japan Bank's loan for Ajanta-Ellora

Japan Bank's loan for Ajanta-Ellora

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Japan Bank for International Cooperation has approved a loan of 7331 million yen for the development of Ajanta Ellora Phase II.

Alliance Air to focus on cost control, phasing out of expat pilots

Alliance Air to focus on cost control, phasing out of expat pilots

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Alliance Air, which is the largest regional airline, is currently operating 77 daily flights compared to 126 last year.

Buy a flat, get a luxury car free!

Buy a flat, get a luxury car free!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Goodies and early bird discounts are not a new feature of India's real estate story, but the timing is significant. Real estate prices have climbed off their historic highs in the last six months on account of tighter liquidity and an overall decline in sentiment.

The other side of Gurgaon's growth story

The other side of Gurgaon's growth story

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

As companies put up glitzy boards and promotional hoarding, residents have watched in horror as the strain of this development begins to affect their lives.

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The national budget 2019-20 had an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles scheme to boost electric mobility and increase the number of EVs in commercial fleets.

The Intern's Dilemma

The Intern's Dilemma

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'When it is unpaid, sometimes, they don't take you seriously.' 'Work is not reviewed, and there is no effort in making interns learn.'

Cadila launches Remdesivir in India at Rs 2,800 per vial

Cadila launches Remdesivir in India at Rs 2,800 per vial

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The company said the drug will be made available across India through the group's strong distribution chain reaching out to government and private hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'

High-value insurance policies in the slow lane after tax overhaul

High-value insurance policies in the slow lane after tax overhaul

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

High-value insurance policies experienced muted growth in the first six months of the current financial year after the Centre decided to tax such products in this year's Budget. Simultaneously, there has been a marked improvement in the growth of policies with premiums of 'less than Rs 5 lakh', mainly originating from smaller cities. During this year's Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed that insurance policies (excluding unit linked insurance plans or ULIPs) with an aggregate premium exceeding Rs 5 lakh, and the maturity amount, would not be exempt from tax.

LNG supply from Qatar to start in 2004: Naik

LNG supply from Qatar to start in 2004: Naik

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Ram Naik said on Wednesday that an agreement with Qatar had been finalised for supply of liquified natural gas from next year.

PM holds meet with teams involved in developing COVID vaccine

PM holds meet with teams involved in developing COVID vaccine

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The teams were from Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd Pune, Biological E Ltd Hyderabad and Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd Hyderabad.

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.