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Telecom operator Aircel files for bankruptcy

Telecom operator Aircel files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The company said that intense competition following the disruptive entry of a new player, legal and regulatory challenges, high level of unsustainable debt and increased losses had together caused significant "negative business and reputational impact".

'High no of billing disputes against Voda, Idea, BSNL, Aircel'

'High no of billing disputes against Voda, Idea, BSNL, Aircel'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

When it comes to the number of phone bill disputes, Vodafone, Idea Cellular, BSNL and Aircel were high on the list in several service areas during the quarter ended June.

Aircel slashes local calling rates by 90% in New Delhi

Aircel slashes local calling rates by 90% in New Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Introduces two new plans for prepaid mobile users.

RCom, Tata Tele, Aircel tie up for 3G services

RCom, Tata Tele, Aircel tie up for 3G services

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

RCom and Aircel have permits for 3G services in 13 out of 22 service areas while Tata Teleservices has permit in 9 circles.

Probe against Maran in 2G scam complete: CBI tells SC

Probe against Maran in 2G scam complete: CBI tells SC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The CBI has completed its probe against former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran and others in 2G scam and will approach the Centre for taking sanction for prosecution, the agency told the Supreme Court.

Chinese visa case: ED books Karti, others for money laundering

Chinese visa case: ED books Karti, others for money laundering

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The federal agency has filed its case under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) taking cognisance of a recent first information report (FIR) registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the same case, they said.

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

Lahiri wins Haryana Open

Lahiri wins Haryana Open

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

Anirban Lahiri posted a steady 69 in the final round of the Aircel-PGTI's Haryana Open 2009 to clinch his maiden professional title in Panchkula on Sunday.

Don't change ED officer involved in 2G probe: SC

Don't change ED officer involved in 2G probe: SC

Rediff.com1 May 2014

CBI had started preliminary inquiry into the deal on January 4, 2011 and nine months later on October 9 had registered the FIR.

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'Whatever ED officers do -- issue summons, conduct searches or arrest a person -- they have to face the courts.'

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'I had done 23 years of very satisfying service -- 10 years in the police and 13 years in the Enforcement Directorate.' 'I had done law enforcement and thought the next step should be towards contributing to make good laws.'

RCom to use Rs 11k cr from stake sale in cell towers to cut debt

RCom to use Rs 11k cr from stake sale in cell towers to cut debt

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Reliance Communications Ltd (RCom) on Friday announced the sale of 51 per cent stake in its telecom tower business to Canada-based Brookfield Infrastructure Group, for an upfront cash payment of Rs 11,000 crore.

Consumers flood cyber forums with bad service woes

Consumers flood cyber forums with bad service woes

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Service providers, handset vendors add millions of consumers every month, but don't tackle consumer complaints at the same pace.

Mobile user base suffers biggest fall since April 2018

Mobile user base suffers biggest fall since April 2018

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, however, continued to add wireless subscribers

SMS hearing on Saturday

SMS hearing on Saturday

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

The Madras High Court posted for Saturday a batch of petitions filed by mobile cell phone providers, seeking to vacate the February 7 Court order.

Chidambaram moves HC for bail, challenges remand order

Chidambaram moves HC for bail, challenges remand order

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The trial court had earlier said that the allegations against Chidambaram were found serious, therefore, he was remanded to police custody.

SC rejects contempt plea of Subramanian Swamy

SC rejects contempt plea of Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the contempt plea of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy against Chennai-based Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Ltd and another firm for filing a defamation suit in Singapore against him.

Modi's favourite babu returns to Gujarat

Modi's favourite babu returns to Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley revealed that the government wanted to give Hasmukh Adhia a post-retirement role, but Dr Adhia said he would not work for a single day after November 30.

Maiden pro title for Himmat Singh Rai

Maiden pro title for Himmat Singh Rai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Himmat Singh Rai lived up to his reputation of being one of the brightest young prospects of Indian golf when he posted his first professional win at the PGTI Players Championship in Kolkata on Friday.

Watch: When I spotted four tigers with a kill

Watch: When I spotted four tigers with a kill

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Rediff reader Shriram Prasad shares one of his best tiger spotting experience in Tadoba, Chandrapur.

CBI can't file chargesheet against Marans in Maxis case yet

CBI can't file chargesheet against Marans in Maxis case yet

Rediff.com2 May 2014

In April 2013, CBI had first told the Court there were "some difficulties" in the probe after it went abroad.

Sunny Leone shoots in Thailand

Sunny Leone shoots in Thailand

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Chidambaram's CBI custody to continue till Sep 5

Chidambaram's CBI custody to continue till Sep 5

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

While posting the matter for hearing on Thursday, the bench said: "We are conscious that we should not usurp the jurisdiction of the concerned trial court".

Govt takes Rs 12,489 cr hit as telcos understate revenue: CAG

Govt takes Rs 12,489 cr hit as telcos understate revenue: CAG

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The government has suffered a loss of Rs 12,488.93 crore (Rs 124.88 billion) due to under-invoicing of gross revenue by six telecom companies including Reliance Communications, Vodafone and Bharti Airtel, the CAG said in a damning report on Friday.

Is the Speaker bound by opinion of the Attorney General?

Is the Speaker bound by opinion of the Attorney General?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Rohatgi was made attorney general in June. In the past 2 months, his rulings have raised eyebrows for being in line with the political alignment of the government. Kavita Chowdhury reports

HC interim order permits Sun Group to take part in FM auction

HC interim order permits Sun Group to take part in FM auction

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The Ministry had disallowed the group from taking part in auction.

Karunanidhi saw the 2G episode -- from the leak of the CAG report to the weak defence put forth by Congress leaders -- as politically motivated

Karunanidhi saw the 2G episode -- from the leak of the CAG report to the weak defence put forth by Congress leaders -- as politically motivated

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Karunanidhi was convinced that using the 2G cases against the DMK and reopening the fodder case against Lalu Prasad Yadav were products of the Congress leadership's short-sightedness. A revealing excerpt from A S Panneerselvan's Karunanidhi: A Life.

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Investors are keenly awaiting the announcement of the macroeconomic data-IIP and CPI due on Tuesday.

$1.6 bn Alight deal puts Wipro back in the game

$1.6 bn Alight deal puts Wipro back in the game

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The contract has not only cemented the position of its chief executive officer (CEO) Abidali Neemuchwala, it has also proven the ability of the current management to successfully chase and close larger deals that are becoming scarcer in the market.

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

After coming out of CBI headquarters in New Delhi, Chidambaram said he had appeared before the CBI and the first information report did not contain any allegations against him.

Curfew imposed in entire Kashmir Valley on Eid

Curfew imposed in entire Kashmir Valley on Eid

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

This is probably for the first time that curfew is in place on the day of Eid festival ever since militancy broke out in the state in 1990.

Ramkumar qualifies for Chennai Open, faces Somdev in first round

Ramkumar qualifies for Chennai Open, faces Somdev in first round

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Indian wild card entrant Jeevan Nedunchezhian crashed out of the Chennai Open after a bright start soon after Ramkumar Ramanathan stormed into the singles main draw with a superb win over higher-ranked Slovakian Norbert Gombos in Chennai.

Every Indian is proud that Abhinandan is from Tamil Nadu: PM

Every Indian is proud that Abhinandan is from Tamil Nadu: PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Modi hit out at the UPA government for allegedly 'blocking' surgical strikes post 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.

'India @70, Modi @3.5 and a job applicant @ 80': FM's jibe at Sinha

'India @70, Modi @3.5 and a job applicant @ 80': FM's jibe at Sinha

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Taking a jibe at Yashwant Sinha, the finance minister said that he doesn't have luxury of being former finance minister.

Wawrinka to lock horns with Vasselin in Chennai Open final

Wawrinka to lock horns with Vasselin in Chennai Open final

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Former champion Stanislas Wawrinka lived up to his top billing by cruising into the summit clash of the ATP Chennai Open here, where he will take on seventh seed Edouard Roger Vasselin of France.

Karti Chidambaram can't travel abroad, has to join probe, says SC

Karti Chidambaram can't travel abroad, has to join probe, says SC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The apex court, which stayed the Madras high court order putting on hold the look out circular issued by the Centre against Karti, repeatedly sought to know when he would make his appearance for questioning before the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

Chennai Open: Fognini's injury sends Yuki into quarters

Chennai Open: Fognini's injury sends Yuki into quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Yuki Bhambri became only the third Indian to reach the singles quarter-finals of an ATP World Tour event at home after winning his second round against an unfit world number 16 Fabio Fognini even as Ramkumar Ramanathan's fairytale run came to an end in Chennai on Thursday.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Is the son not being allowed to rise in DMK?

Is the son not being allowed to rise in DMK?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

As the Opposition leader in the state assembly, M K Stalin has to fend off the ruling AIADMK on the one hand and prevent the re-emergence of a non-Dravidian Opposition on the other -- but his immediate challenge comes from within, in the form of his wheelchair-bound octogenarian party leader and father M Karunanidhi, says N Sathiya Moorthy.