News for 'Phase II'

Why India's Astra air-to-air missile is special

Why India's Astra air-to-air missile is special

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

India joins exclusive club of US, Europe, Russia and China.

British Queen Elizabeth gets pay rise

British Queen Elizabeth gets pay rise

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The 92-year-old monarch's accounts released on Thursday showed the public funds used by her for official expenditure and duties went up from 41.9 million (Rs 377 crore to 47.4 million (Rs 426 crore).

101 cancelled mines to be put up for auction under new rules

101 cancelled mines to be put up for auction under new rules

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Dual methodology for e-auction to introduce price ceiling for power sector

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

SC refuses to change order, says NEET exam to be held as scheduled

SC refuses to change order, says NEET exam to be held as scheduled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The order implied that all government colleges, deemed universities and private medical colleges would be covered under NEET and those examinations which have already taken place or slated to be conducted separately stand scrapped.

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'All the vaccines that are available in most countries, right now, are all highly effective and safe.'

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

India isn't just a testbed for SHAREit to find and perfect a new business model, but also the start of the company's globalisation dreams.

How Datsun plans to break into the big league

How Datsun plans to break into the big league

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Manufacturer Nissan plans to get aggressive with brand communication and increase the number of customer touchpoints through showrooms, experience zones and other initiatives.

Modi's majority rule is no better than a coalition. Here's why

Modi's majority rule is no better than a coalition. Here's why

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It is worth reconsidering if this fascination with either having a single party majority or Modi's leadership or, indeed, both, is such a great idea for India, says Udit Misra.

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The Audi mobile showroom will tour 30 cities over the next two years.

India is under threat and we are agitated about cows!

India is under threat and we are agitated about cows!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'National unity and acceptance of cultural diversity was never more important than now when the world enters an unstable and dangerous phase.'

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'In one instance of the Pakistani army's violation of the Ceasefire, I ordered a far tougher response designed to deter the enemy.' 'I warned that 'unexpected damage' to their forces will be inflicted if they continued with such ceasefire violations.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

AK Antony dubs govt delay on OROP as 'criminal inaction'

AK Antony dubs govt delay on OROP as 'criminal inaction'

Rediff.com30 May 2015

The former defence minister said that all formalities were completed and all orders issued on OROP but its implementation is not being done by the Modi government.

PM's council wants govt to cut stake in banks to 51%

PM's council wants govt to cut stake in banks to 51%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Says licensing of new banks should be a continuous process instead of the current stop-go system

Air India to get budgetary support of Rs 6,500 crore

Air India to get budgetary support of Rs 6,500 crore

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Budgetary support of Rs 10,00,000 each was provided to Hotel Corporation India, Aero Club of India and Indira Gandhi Rastriya Uran Akademi.

What was Pak army chief doing in Iran?

What was Pak army chief doing in Iran?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'Tehran senses that the Modi government is inexorably gravitating toward the US-Israeli-Saudi axis, jettisoning India's traditional independent Gulf policies,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

NPS becomes more attractive for senior citizens

NPS becomes more attractive for senior citizens

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The raising of the entry age in NPS has opened up an attractive new investment avenue for senior citizens, says Arnav Pandya.

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Rediff.com27 May 2016

SC refuses urgent hearing of plea against NEET Ordinance.

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

"Such was their efficiency that in fact, no deaths by drowning were reported in any area where Naval teams systematically organised their rescue efforts," he said.

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'What proportion of the people require the vaccine for us to manage this entire COVID-19 situation?'

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'If our body is able to mount a very successful immune response, we can negate the virus.'

SC asks Centre to reply on Red FM's plea

SC asks Centre to reply on Red FM's plea

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The court had said "things are not spelt out as to what you (Centre) mean by security clearance.

Advertisers bet big on rural India

Advertisers bet big on rural India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Advertisement revenues will go up in 2016-17 with automobiles and e-commerce being big contributors.

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'We were lucky, in many ways, that we got the disease late.'

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'When you look at the content of Modi's speeches, the word 'Modi' is what he pronounces the most by far, which is not a healthy sign.'

India can't grow as fast as China, Japan

India can't grow as fast as China, Japan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

High growth is also much easier to log in a small business than in a Reliance.

Srinagar turns fortress for PM's visit; Separatists under house arrest

Srinagar turns fortress for PM's visit; Separatists under house arrest

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday where he would address two public rallies and also inaugurate the second phase of the Baglihar hydel project.

'Economic growth is the means to deliver social justice'

'Economic growth is the means to deliver social justice'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

We have brought about a slew of reforms that would help improve governance and also facilitate industrial growth, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje tells Sahil Makkar.

India must stop ignoring the Andamans

India must stop ignoring the Andamans

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an asset that any country aspiring to become a major power would give anything to own.' 'It is disappointing that India has not capitalised on this potential,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Clock turns back: A big blow for private coal mine developers

Clock turns back: A big blow for private coal mine developers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court order has created a new legal framework for coal mining by ruling that only the Union government and its entities can do it.

200 mn watched IPL-11 online

200 mn watched IPL-11 online

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'In the next five years both online and TV viewership will grow and complement each other.'

5 vital questions on India's credit

5 vital questions on India's credit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

India's credit and banking are neither too big nor too small.

India to become regional export hub for L'Oreal

India to become regional export hub for L'Oreal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

L'Oreal set up a second factory recently in Baddi, HP for hair colour.

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'In this country, if any government acquires one of these images -- anti-farmer, or anti-poor or corrupt -- the government doesn't survive.' 'The Modi government is fast acquiring that anti-farmer image, that is why it is nervous.'

Football Extras: Guardiola talks Liverpool's form and more...

Football Extras: Guardiola talks Liverpool's form and more...

Rediff.com6 May 2019

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

Govt puts UPA's low-cost airport project on hold

Govt puts UPA's low-cost airport project on hold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Some have welcomed this shift in the government's stance.

Air Costa to launch regional services next month

Air Costa to launch regional services next month

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The airline is in the process of getting the final nods from DGCA and is planning to operate six flights in Phase-I.

'Made in India' trainer aircraft makes inaugural flight

'Made in India' trainer aircraft makes inaugural flight

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

India's indigenous basic trainer aircraft, Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40), undertook its inaugural flight at the at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport in Bengaluru on Friday.

Increase import duty on tyres to 20%

Increase import duty on tyres to 20%

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Industry seeks cut in customs duty on natural rubber.