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Terror Attacks No Cause Of Alarm For J&K Projects

Terror Attacks No Cause Of Alarm For J&K Projects

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you are in a position to give employment to local people, you will find no terror attacks in your area.'

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new regulations.'

'Halwa' ceremony over; stage set for Nirmalaji's 7th Budget

'Halwa' ceremony over; stage set for Nirmalaji's 7th Budget

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for preparation of Union Budget 2024-25 to be unveiled on July 23 in Lok Sabha. The ceremony is a ritual in which traditional dessert 'halwa' is prepared and served to officials and staff members of the finance ministry who are involved in the preparation of the Budget.

Power reforms plan to be evaluated

Power reforms plan to be evaluated

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

All this is happening because Canada has for decades deliberately invited these foreigners and their tribal conflicts into our country. We should recognise this major blunder and work with the government of India to find solutions instead of jeopardising our relations with a rising world power and an important ally over this issue

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'God Save Insurance Industry'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.' 'This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming growth of players like paan kiosks with deleterious consequences.'

Armed forces get emergency financial powers to fight Covid

Armed forces get emergency financial powers to fight Covid

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

"These powers will help Formation Commanders to establish and operate quarantine facilities/ hospitals and to undertake procurement/ repair of eqpt/ items/ material/ stores, besides provisioning of various services and works required to support the ongoing effort against COVID," his office tweeted.

High Court Restores Construction Workers' Rights

High Court Restores Construction Workers' Rights

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Justices Arif S Doctor and Somasekhar Sundaresan held there was nothing in the MCC that would interfere with the Board's ongoing activities.

How a Smart Grid can cut power charges

How a Smart Grid can cut power charges

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The government will soon work on a plan to make electricity distribution grids 'smart', which may enable users to choose tariff plans and help distributors check power theft. The Power Ministry would shortly be setting up an 'India Smart Grid Task Force', to be chaired by Sam Pitroda, advisor to the Prime Minister on innovation.

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

For Yogi Adityanath the successful management of the fair is a crucial part of building 'Brand UP' and making the state a $1 trillion economy.

Sheikh Hasina's India stay will not hurt bilateral ties: Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina's India stay will not hurt bilateral ties: Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Hossain said they will "always try to maintain good relations" with India.

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Calling Canada's behaviour 'the pits', India's recalled high commissioner Sanjay Verma says India was backstabbed and treated in a most unprofessional manner by a country that is supposed to be a friendly democracy.

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled.

Central rule lifted in Jammu and Kashmir after 7 years

Central rule lifted in Jammu and Kashmir after 7 years

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The National Conference-Congress alliance won the recent Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections and is set to form the government. NC vice president Omar Abdullah will be the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Modi gears up for NDA 3.0, holds meet for 100-day agenda

Modi gears up for NDA 3.0, holds meet for 100-day agenda

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Government sources said Modi will also chair meetings to review the aftermath of the Cyclone Remal, especially in the north east region hit by natural disasters.

Reliance, JSW in fray for 10 Gwh ACC Battery PLI

Reliance, JSW in fray for 10 Gwh ACC Battery PLI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries announced on Tuesday that it has received bids from seven players for the re-bidding tender of the 10 gigawatt-hour (Gwh) tranche of the Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing production-linked incentive (PLI). "The list of bidders (in alphabetical order) who have submitted bids in response to this tender are ACME Cleantech Solutions, Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies, Anvi Power Industries, JSW Neo Energy, Reliance Industries, Lucas TVS, and Waaree Energies for a cumulative capacity of 70 Gwh," the ministry said in a statement. After the re-auctioning for the manufacturing unit was announced in January, the pre-bid meeting was held on February 12, the ministry said.

Rape cases: Actor Mukesh arrested, Sidhique on the run

Rape cases: Actor Mukesh arrested, Sidhique on the run

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

MLA of the ruling CPI-M and actor M Mukesh was on Tuesday formally arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the rape case against him on a complaint by a female actor.

'Putting coal-fired plants is like committing a sin'

'Putting coal-fired plants is like committing a sin'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'With technology advancing, we should go all out and put up solar, wind, pumped storage, and battery, and make India go green.'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Everyone is unhappy with the lieutenant governor's administration, which is ignorant, high-handed, and inaccessible.'

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