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'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

Madras HC issues notice to AR Rahman in tax evasion case

Madras HC issues notice to AR Rahman in tax evasion case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Rahman had received Rs 3,47,77,200 from Libra Mobile during 2010-11 in his individual capacity as an artiste which must have been considered for taxation and this was not considered by the Assessing Officer in the reassessment order.

Why India's traders' body is opposing IPL title sponsor

Why India's traders' body is opposing IPL title sponsor

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

CAIT is against BCCI selecting Dream 11 as the sponsor of IPL 2020 since it has Chinese company Tencent Global as one of its major stakeholders.

IOC to build India's first green hydrogen plant

IOC to build India's first green hydrogen plant

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

India's largest oil firm IOC will build the nation's first 'green hydrogen' plant at its Mathura refinery, as it aims to prepare for a future catering to the growing demand for both oil and cleaner forms of energy. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has drawn a strategic growth path that aims to maintain focus on its core refining and fuel marketing businesses while making bigger inroads into petrochemicals, hydrogen and electric mobility over the next 10 years, its chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said. The company will not set captive power plants at all its future refinery and petrochemical expansion projects and instead use the 250 MW of electricity it produces from renewable sources like solar power, he told PTI in an interview.

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

On a mission to visit the families of soldiers who have died in action, Vikas Manhas has met over 1,000 families whose loved ones made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

With only a handful of models by a few manufacturers including Tata Nexon, MG ZS, Hyundai Kona, among others, the segment has remained under tapped.

All you MUST know about the new tax rules

All you MUST know about the new tax rules

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

From road transport to health insurance, tax rules have changed from October 1.

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Just two days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, security forces on Friday foiled a suicide attack in Jammu by the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed, eliminating two suspected Pakistani terrorists in an encounter after they fired on a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) bus and killed an officer.

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the government's e-mobility mission, by launching electrified versions of their existing models, the global firms believe electric is not the best solution for a country where the primary source of power generation is coal, and where infrastructure is a big impediment.

Indian Army fully geared for full-fledged war in Ladakh

Indian Army fully geared for full-fledged war in Ladakh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

In a statement, it said compared to physically and psychologically battle-hardened Indian troops, Chinese troops mostly are from urban areas and not used to hardships or prolonged deployment under field conditions.

Strict customs scrutiny of FTA imports from Sept 21

Strict customs scrutiny of FTA imports from Sept 21

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Importers will now have to provide sufficient proof to the domestic customs authorities that the goods being imported have a minimum 35 per cent value addition in the country from which it is being exported to India.

Jet Airways revival decision after October 16

Jet Airways revival decision after October 16

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Kalrock Capital-Murari Lal Jalan combine has emerged as the frontrunner. A consortium of Imperial Capital and FSTC is the other bidder.

Ask Gaurav: Advice for not-so aggressive investors

Ask Gaurav: Advice for not-so aggressive investors

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Gaurav Garg, Head of Research, CapitalVia answers readers' stock market queries

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Elderly, people with co-morbidities can now register for Covid vaccination

Elderly, people with co-morbidities can now register for Covid vaccination

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

As India gears up to vaccinate people above 60 years of age and those over 45 years with comorbidities against COVID-19 from March 1, the Union health ministry on Friday said the facility of on-site registrations will be available so that eligible beneficiaries can walk into identified vaccination centres, get themselves registered and get inoculated.

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Situated at a height of 15,200 feet above sea level, the pass sits on the top of a craggily formed Himalayan range that separates the Tibetan plateau from the Indian sub-continent.

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Indian Railways is in talks with Reliance Jio Infocomm to allow the Mukesh Ambani-led telecom major's use of its towers. The aim is seamless mobile and internet connectivity for passengers along the 67,368-km of tracks. The Railway Board has entrusted its RailTel Corporation arm to work on the modalities with Jio. The Jio tie-up is expected to bring down its telecom bill by at least 35 per cent from this financial year.

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It is baffling how the PM chose the LCH as an indigenous product to celebrate on Rashtriya Raksha Samarpan Parv, even while his Cabinet holds up manufacturing clearance for 15 LCHs on the grounds that they are not Indian enough.

World athletics boss expects Tokyo Olympics to go ahead after test event

World athletics boss expects Tokyo Olympics to go ahead after test event

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Sapporo Challenge Half Marathon 2021 was held on Wednesday as a dress rehearsal for the marquee Olympic event

E-comm players see more buyers opting for no-cost EMIs

E-comm players see more buyers opting for no-cost EMIs

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

As much as 20 per cent of the gross merchandise value (GMV) of sales made on e-commerce platforms is being financed through the no-cost EMI route, up from 4-5 pc two years ago.

Day after Golden Temple lynching, SIT formed to probe sacrilege

Day after Golden Temple lynching, SIT formed to probe sacrilege

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa held a meeting in Amritsar with the deputy commissioner, the police commissioner, the inspector general of police (border range), the Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police and other officials after the incident.

Pay about 15% more for Antyodaya Express tickets

Pay about 15% more for Antyodaya Express tickets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Equipped with facilities like water purifiers, mobile phone charging points and fire extinguishers among others, the first Antyodaya Express is slated to be pressed into service from Mumbai for Tatanagar this month.

Airtel takes a leaf out of Jio as telecom battle intensifies

Airtel takes a leaf out of Jio as telecom battle intensifies

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

When, recently, Bharti Airtel announced a Rs 21,000 crore rights issue, analysts pointed out that its structure was similar to that of Reliance's issue in June 2020. One similarity is that shareholders in both companies have to pay only 25 per cent of the money on application. The rest is to be paid in two tranches. In Bharti Airtel's case, it is within 36 months; in Reliance Jio's, it is within 17 months.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: What You Should Know

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: What You Should Know

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The main architectural lesson demonstrated by this project is how sacred spaces that have immense spiritual and heritage value, located in dense urban settings, can be transformed in a respectful and sensitive manner.

Looking into WhatsApp privacy policy changes: Govt

Looking into WhatsApp privacy policy changes: Govt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

WhatsApp has drawn massive criticism from users globally, including India over concerns that data was being shared with its parent company, Facebook. WhatsApp, on its part, has maintained that messages on the platform are end-to-end encrypted and that neither WhatsApp nor Facebook can see the private messages on WhatsApp's platform.

Mittal flags high litigation in telecom sector

Mittal flags high litigation in telecom sector

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal on Wednesday said the regulatory regime needs to be simple to avoid fresh litigations in the telecom sector, asserting that collaboration among competing players, lower duties and reduction in spectrum pricing will help unleash the full potential of the industry. The telecom czar noted that the "temperature" of the industry needs to be lowered when it comes to litigations and appealed to the government to look into the matter. The timely reforms that were announced brought in cheer and heightened comfort for all the active players in the sector, Mittal said and urged the industry counterparts to focus on building the next wave of connectivity in the run-up to 5G and beyond.

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the younger generation doesn't dream of owning a car, but instead wants the freedom of having any service on demand.

Delhi HC grants bail to journalist in espionage case

Delhi HC grants bail to journalist in espionage case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma was arrested on September 14 by the Delhi Police Special Cell which has claimed that he was "found to be in possession of some defence-related classified documents".

Tesla plans fully-owned retail outlets in India

Tesla plans fully-owned retail outlets in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Palo Alto-based electric carmaker Tesla has initiated talks with the government on the modalities of setting up fully-owned retail outlets. The company needs to comply with the foreign direct investment (FDI) guidelines related to single-brand retail, including local sourcing norms, to sell directly in India. At least two other foreign majors - Apple and Ikea - were engaged in talks with the government long before the sourcing norms were eased under the single-brand retail route.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Amid farmers' stir, Modi flags off 100th 'Kisan Rail' service

Amid farmers' stir, Modi flags off 100th 'Kisan Rail' service

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

During his address after flagging off the train via video-conferencing, Modi said his government's policies are clear and intentions transparent in reforming the agriculture sector.

5 years of Reliance Jio: Disruption to Data Revolution

5 years of Reliance Jio: Disruption to Data Revolution

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'There is no doubt at all that Jio's disruption of the mobile broadband market was a turning point for India's digital economy.'

Gurjars call off agitation after meeting Ashok Gehlot

Gurjars call off agitation after meeting Ashok Gehlot

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

A major Gurjar organisation on Thursday called off its agitation over reservation after reaching a consensus with the Rajasthan government, a community leader said.

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Even media persons covering the agitation manage to reach the protest sites with difficulty as they first have to pass through checking and then cross multiple layers of barricading. A Bharatiya Kisan Union office-bearer at Ghazipur border, which now resembles a highly-secured fortress, said despite the odds, supporters from far-off places are reaching the site to express solidarity with farmers.

Train delay, change in centres cause many students missing NEET

Train delay, change in centres cause many students missing NEET

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Students ran from pillar to post in a vain bid to appear for the exam.

'Indian forces went 200m inside Pak to unearth tunnel'

'Indian forces went 200m inside Pak to unearth tunnel'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A 150-metre long underground tunnel suspected to be used by terrorists for infiltration was detected near International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector on November 22.

25 years of telecom in India: Who won, who lost

25 years of telecom in India: Who won, who lost

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

While smart boys like the Ruias of Essar, Ajay Piramal, Max India promoter Analjit Singh laughed all the way to the bank, the Tatas, Anil Ambani, Malaysian tycoon T Ananda Krishna of Maxis (which invested in Aircel), Sistema, and Norway's Telenor burnt their fingers, notes Surajeet Das Gupta.