News for 'Phase II'

How to prepare for RBI Grade B exam

How to prepare for RBI Grade B exam

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Amit Jaiswal, head of academics, MockBank.com shares expert advice with our young aspirants.

6 reasons why the BJP might win Bihar elections

6 reasons why the BJP might win Bihar elections

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The party is counting on women voters and caste calculus, among others, to swing the crucial polls in its favour

Another Indian COVID-19 vaccine candidate gets nod for human trial

Another Indian COVID-19 vaccine candidate gets nod for human trial

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Zydus plans to initiate the clinical trials of ZyCoV-D in July 2020 across multiple sites in India. In animal studies the vaccine was found to elicit a strong immune response in multiple animal species like mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits.

Ola sold e-scooters worth over Rs 600 cr in a day

Ola sold e-scooters worth over Rs 600 cr in a day

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Thursday said Ola Electric sold scooters worth over Rs 600 crore on the first day of the sale of its model S1. The executive noted that the company will shut the purchasing process from Thursday midnight. Ola Electric had on Wednesday commenced the sale process of its electric scooter, which comes in two trims - Ola S1 and S1 Pro.

'Seven years have passed since the murder and the trial is yet to begin'

'Seven years have passed since the murder and the trial is yet to begin'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'One after the other, they have committed four murders (Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi, Gauri Lankesh)...' 'They feel they will not have to face the consequences of their actions as it is a favourable time for them.'

India to use low priced oil from Saudi, UAE to fill strategic reserves

India to use low priced oil from Saudi, UAE to fill strategic reserves

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Oil prices have declined by more than 60 per cent since January with benchmark crude falling well below $30 per barrel, driven by an acute oil demand decline caused by the coronavirus and a lack of production cuts by OPEC and other oil producing countries.

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

AIIMS-Delhi is among the 12 sites selected by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for conducting Phase I and II randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trials of Covaxin.

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The clean break between Russia and Europe that this foolish attack is creating may actually last long.' 'It will undermine Europe and benefit the US and China.'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Frontline healthcare staff, people over the age of 80 and care home workers will be among the first to get the vaccine as part of Phase 1 of the programme from Tuesday, which was approved for rollout by the UK's independent regulator earlier this week.

Answered: When COVID-19 will end

Answered: When COVID-19 will end

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'"The end" depends on two things.' 'Either you develop a vaccine which is effective or if you have a drug, you can terminate this infection very quickly.' 'Otherwise, you have to depend on herd immunity.' 'I think it should happen earlier. Far earlier, than we can imagine or achieve 'herd immunity'.'

JD-U releases manifesto, mocks RJD's jobs promise

JD-U releases manifesto, mocks RJD's jobs promise

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Apart from outlining its future plans for the development of Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar led party also referred to poll promises made by the rival Grand Alliance, including approving 10 lakh jobs, and sought to know from where would they manage Rs 5 lakh crore additional money that will be required for fulfilling their 'lofty' announcements.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

More than 2 million people have been diagnosed with coronavirus across the world, and the pharmaceutical industry is pulling out all stops to find potential treatments and vaccines for the global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, there are now more than 70 potential vaccines under evelopment, with some already in clinical trials.

Nandigram to witness Battle Royale as BJP pits Suvendu against Mamata

Nandigram to witness Battle Royale as BJP pits Suvendu against Mamata

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The BJP released its first list of 57 candidates for the West Bengal assembly polls and fielded Suvendu Adhikari from his home turf of Nandigram, from where Trinamool Congress president and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has already announced her candidature.

'Modi cannot afford to lose Gujarat'

'Modi cannot afford to lose Gujarat'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'If he loses Gujarat, then he has a major, major, problem coming up in 2024.'

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

There are laws that are as out of time and place today as the Rowlatt Act was a century ago, explains Aakar Patel.

COVID jab didn't hurt at all, says Britain's Queen

COVID jab didn't hurt at all, says Britain's Queen

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

In a rare reference to private health matters, the 94-year-old monarch backed the National Health Service led vaccination programme in the UK during a video call earlier this week with health officials coordinating the rollout across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

How Tata Power will upgrade 37 IAF bases

How Tata Power will upgrade 37 IAF bases

Rediff.com9 May 2020

This upgrade will allow air operations by military and civil aircraft even in poor visibility and adverse weather conditions.

India may not get to play a major role in reconstruction of Ukraine

India may not get to play a major role in reconstruction of Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Reconstruction efforts after the Russia-Ukraine war will be dominated by the heft of the membership of major nations across international organisations. India is hamstrung because it does not play host to any major global institution nor does it hold positions of significant influence in the ones in which it has membership. As a result, the world's sixth largest economy is obliged to follow the rules set by most of them.

Oxford, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trials resume in UK

Oxford, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trials resume in UK

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, as the trial sponsor, said that they cannot disclose further medical information but confirmed that independent investigations concluded that the trials were safe to restart.

Assam divided into pre-CAA, post-CAA: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam divided into pre-CAA, post-CAA: Gaurav Gogoi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The senior Congress leader opined that the situation in Assam can now be divided into two phases -- pre-CAA and post-CAA, and it was necessary to unite all anti-CAA forces in order to protect the ethos of the Assam Accord.

5 workers killed in explosion at industrial unit in Thane

5 workers killed in explosion at industrial unit in Thane

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The intensity of the blast was so high that window panes in adjoining buildings were shattered and shocked people were seen running helter-skelter, an eyewitness said.

Nifty can rise to 9,400-9,425 in short term

Nifty can rise to 9,400-9,425 in short term

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The focus is on corporate results at one level but global news will also have an impact

Tiger Woods is now Hero's global brand ambassador

Tiger Woods is now Hero's global brand ambassador

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

India's two-wheeler giant, the Hero Group, has signed American golf legend Tiger Woods as its brand ambassador in a four-year deal that targets capturing new markets in North America and Europe.

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

About railways sector, the Survey said that it is facing stiff competition from other modes of transportation and the government is initiating various transformative measures to keep railways on track.

NGT holds AoL responsible for damaging Yamuna floodplains

NGT holds AoL responsible for damaging Yamuna floodplains

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The NGT, however, refused to impose any further environment compensation on the AoL.

Undisclosed income of Rs 9,334 cr detected post note ban

Undisclosed income of Rs 9,334 cr detected post note ban

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

The Income Tax department will investigate over 60,000 individuals under the second phase of the 'Operation Clean Money'.

40 lakh kept under surveillance for Covid contact-tracing: Govt

40 lakh kept under surveillance for Covid contact-tracing: Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

More than 30 vaccine candidates have been supported and they are in different stages of development. Three candidates are in advanced stage of Phase I, II and III trials, and more than four are in advanced pre-clinical development stage, Choubey said.

Maruti to stay bullish on rural, emerging markets

Maruti to stay bullish on rural, emerging markets

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Apart from physical stores, the company operates 2,700 digital touch points in the form of web pages, which is gaining good traction from tier-II and III centres.

RIL's KG-D6 spend exceeds approved limit: CAG audit

RIL's KG-D6 spend exceeds approved limit: CAG audit

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The govt auditor also indicts DGH and management committee of D1 and D3 fields

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Windows shook and rattled, and the thunderous growl of the engines doused even the sound of our noisy helicopter till such time the plane had lifted itself into the skies and disappeared from view.'

UK PM back at work, says tide being turned on COVID-19

UK PM back at work, says tide being turned on COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Boris Johnson urged the public to contain their impatience against the lockdown.

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'We must not compromise with the standard, the quality. We don't need to be the first to launch a drug but what we need is a Made in India vaccine that the entire world can rely on'

Maruti 800 to cost more!

Maruti 800 to cost more!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Maruti Udyog on Tuesday launched a Euro-III variant and a new Euro-II version of Maruti 800, sporting a higher price tag, and said the entry level car was not being phased out.

How the army taught the Chinese a lesson

How the army taught the Chinese a lesson

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Chinese probably thought that brutal assault was a knock-out, but they had not counted on the ingenuity, loyalty and courage of battle-trained Indian officers and jawans.

E-auction: Current mine owners to get head start over new bidders

E-auction: Current mine owners to get head start over new bidders

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The government's final rules for reallocation of cancelled mines through an e-auction process give the existing owners an advantage over new bidders.

Top 10 bank exams to prepare for in 2017

Top 10 bank exams to prepare for in 2017

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Timely preparation and picking the right questions will help you crack these examinations and secure a job.

Gujarat's growth story crumbles, ranked below UP in investment

Gujarat's growth story crumbles, ranked below UP in investment

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and portrayed as 'growth engine' of India has witnessed a steep fall in new investments for the second quarter of 2014-15 compared to the first quarter of the same fiscal.