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Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

Grey Global scouts for acquisitions in media

Grey Global scouts for acquisitions in media

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Grey Global group, a part of the WPP Network, is in talks with interactive media companies in India for acquisitions.

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The IMD has said temperatures in most parts of the country from March to May would be 'above normal'.

MTV to unveil channels in Pakistan

MTV to unveil channels in Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc, will launch two of its popular brands Nick and MTV in Pakistan. Nick, a children's entertainment channel launched in India in 1999, would be distributed in Pakistan by ARY Digital Network.

India drops 2 spots, ranks 142nd on press freedom index

India drops 2 spots, ranks 142nd on press freedom index

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The annual Reporters Without Borders analysis attributed the decline in index to "pressure on the media to toe the Hindu nationalist government's line."

'Don't forget Lashkar, it's as dangerous as Haqqanis'

'Don't forget Lashkar, it's as dangerous as Haqqanis'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

As much as the Haqqani network seems to have catapulted to being the flavour of the day in terms of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence-supported terrorist groups in South Asia, a senior State Department official declared that the other ISI-proxy, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba -- responsible for the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai -- is equally on even more dangerous.

Pak has 'taken note' of signing of BECA pact between US-India

Pak has 'taken note' of signing of BECA pact between US-India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

"These developments clearly negate the argument that India's mainstreaming in the international export control regimes will further the non-proliferation objectives of these regimes," Pak's Foreign Office said.

'Pakistan is NOT America's friend'

'Pakistan is NOT America's friend'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

It's high time to completely rethink the United States relationship with Pakistan because of Islamabad's continuing perfidy of sponsoring terror groups like the Haqqani network and Lakshar-e-Tayiba that targets American troops and kills innocent civilians like the LeT did during the 26/11 attacks, said US Congressman Gary Ackerman, top democrat in the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South Asia.

MindShare India gets Gowthaman as MD

MindShare India gets Gowthaman as MD

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Drugs, extortion, violence fund Maoists' 'pro-people movement'

Drugs, extortion, violence fund Maoists' 'pro-people movement'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

To carry on their violent activities across 223 districts in India, Maoists need a massive annual budget of Rs 200 crore to procure latest arms, perpetuate jungle warfare, continue propaganda and recruit new cadres. Ajit Kumar Singh and Sachin Bansidhar Diwan reveal how the Left-wing extremists gather their 'revenues' via a complicated network of extortion, threats and narcotic cultivation.

World Bank report warns of heatwaves beyond endurance in India

World Bank report warns of heatwaves beyond endurance in India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Severe heatwaves, responsible for thousands of deaths across India over the last few decades, are increasing with alarming frequency and soon the country could become one of the first places in the world to experience heatwaves that break the human survivability limit, according to a new report.

Would love to help: Trump on India-China border row

Would love to help: Trump on India-China border row

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The US president's remarks in this regard come days after senior Indian and Chinese military commanders held talks aimed at resolving the months-long standoff along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. The two countries agreed to stop sending more troops to their disputed border in the Himalayas.

Bharti Airtel Q3 net profit dips 2.8% to Rs 830 cr

Bharti Airtel Q3 net profit dips 2.8% to Rs 830 cr

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday reported a 2.8 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 830 crore for the third quarter ended December 2021. The company had recorded a net profit of Rs 854 crore in the same period a year ago. Consolidated revenue increased by 12.6 per cent to Rs 29,867 crore, from Rs 26,518 crore in the December 2020 quarter.

How India Can Overtake China

How India Can Overtake China

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India must integrate more with East Asia by getting into regional trade arrangements, lower its tariff walls, and improve the quality of its workforce, suggests T N Ninan.

Aircel-Maxis deal case: CBI chargesheets Maran brothers

Aircel-Maxis deal case: CBI chargesheets Maran brothers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanidhi Maran and six others, including four companies, were on Friday chargesheeted by the CBI in a special court in the Aircel-Maxis deal case arising out of the investigation in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

How LeT is turning into the new Al Qaeda

How LeT is turning into the new Al Qaeda

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba is acting in a more Al Qaeda-like manner after being 'infected' by the ideas of Osama bin Laden's terror network and poses the highest risk to the United States, according to a top American counter-terrorism expert.

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Trump suggested a stronger military response is imminent.

Rajya Sabha MP protests wrongful depiction of Indian map by WB

Rajya Sabha MP protests wrongful depiction of Indian map by WB

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

World Bank's wrongful depiction of Indian territories as part of Pakistan and China in a map has prompted an Indian lawmaker to lodge a strong protest.

AirAsia's India launch may see further delay

AirAsia's India launch may see further delay

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

DGCA asks those likely to be affected by a scheduled air operator's permit to the airline to give suggestions, objections within 30 days.

Lufthansa to fly to Kolkata after 35 years

Lufthansa to fly to Kolkata after 35 years

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

German airlines Lufthansa will after a gap of 35 years resume passenger services between Frankfurt and Kolkata from December 1 this year, with three weekly flights.

CitiFinancial reduces asset book by a third

CitiFinancial reduces asset book by a third

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

CitiFinancial, Citibank India's non-banking finance arm, has reduced its asset book by one-third and its branch network by a quarter of the year-ago level as part of a restructuring exercise, Citi CEO for South Asia Mark T Robinson told Business Standard.

Achhe din is here for India's advertising sector

Achhe din is here for India's advertising sector

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

India is expected to be among the top contributors in terms of incremental ad spends in the world, only behind the US and China.

Palm launches smartphone Treo 750

Palm launches smartphone Treo 750

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

The Treo smartphone will be introduced on Airtel's network and Palm officials claim it was an exclusive deal with the service provider and retailed around Rs 27,000.

Court summons Maran brothers for Aircel-Maxis deal

Court summons Maran brothers for Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Special CBI Judge O P Saini took cognisance of the CBI's charge sheet filed against eight accused including four companies and summoned them on March 2, 2015.

Act against terrorists without distinction: US to Pak army chief

Act against terrorists without distinction: US to Pak army chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The US and others have long complained that Pakistan provides safe haven to the Afghan Taliban and their allies, the Haqqani network.

Airtel buys out Telenor India, adds customer base of 44m

Airtel buys out Telenor India, adds customer base of 44m

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

As the new owner, Airtel will take over Telenor India's spectrum, licences and operations, including its employees and customer base of 44 million.

DGCA set to issue AirAsia operator permit this week

DGCA set to issue AirAsia operator permit this week

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

AirAsia is facing a legal challenge from Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy, whose petition comes up for hearing at the Delhi HIgh Court on Wednesday.

Yashica enters India with digicam

Yashica enters India with digicam

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

Ad spends likely to get double-digit boost as festive cheer returns

Ad spends likely to get double-digit boost as festive cheer returns

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

After losing two festive seasons to Covid-led restrictions, 2022 is seeing an uninhibited celebration of festivals. This is pushing up discretionary spend, which is attracting advertisers and brands, who are ready to capitalise on the momentum. The festive season has begun with Onam and Ganesh Chathurthi held earlier this month in Kerala and Maharashtra, respectively.

Foreign banks to move to small towns

Foreign banks to move to small towns

Rediff.com21 Jan 2006

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

Indian Muslims have shown great resilience: Obama admin

Indian Muslims have shown great resilience: Obama admin

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The United States has been successful in engaging with India on tracking money used by radical groups to penetrate into the country, the Barack Obama administration has said as it praised Indian Muslims for demonstrating a great deal of "resilience" against overtures by terrorist groups.

Premature to link extreme heat in India, Pak solely to climate change: WMO

Premature to link extreme heat in India, Pak solely to climate change: WMO

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The global body added that national meteorological and hydrological departments in both countries are working closely with health and disaster management agencies to roll out heat health action plans.

BSNL, MTNL asset sale norms may be relaxed

BSNL, MTNL asset sale norms may be relaxed

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The Centre is considering relaxing some norms that led to the failure in attracting bids for assets of Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) as they look to restart the auction for their non-core assets. The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) had listed six properties of BSNL and MTNL for sale through its new e-bidding portal, developed by state-run MSTC, but the auction failed to garner an adequate interest. DIPAM had asked government-appointed property consultants to identify issues in the bidding criteria for resolution.

China, India and the New Asia

China, India and the New Asia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

'It was China's rise that caused the New Cold War in Asia as it prompted the United States to rebalance its forces in Asia to experiment with engagement and containment at the same time,' says T P Sreenivasan.

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

Rediff.com6 May 2023

He last visited India in November 2019 and also celebrated his 71st birthday with schoolchildren in Mumbai and earlier this week he told British Indian peer Lord Karan Bilimoria at a pre-Coronation reception that he looks forward to making a State Visit to India soon.

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The world today sees them (Pakistan) as the epicentre of terrorism, Jaishankar said.

Oracle to recruit 300 IT professionals in India

Oracle to recruit 300 IT professionals in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

Oracle is set to recruit about 300 IT professionals in India by this year-end, Keith Budge, regional managing director, South Asia, Oracle said on Monday.