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'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'The events of 2020 have actually put our relationship under exceptional stress.' What External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the All India Conference of China Studies on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Rural telephony still a far cry

Rural telephony still a far cry

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Crucial hearing on coal scam in SC on Tuesday

Crucial hearing on coal scam in SC on Tuesday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

According to sources in the agency, the counsel had been briefed about its stand which includes informing the apex court about 'certain moles' in the probe agency who were providing documents to people outside.

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Inflation is down, growth is headed for recovery. RIL and subsidiary Jio are on an upswing. However, stressed loans and impending job losses are the dark clouds, says Devangshu Datta.

Tata plan to buy out DOCOMO hits a wall

Tata plan to buy out DOCOMO hits a wall

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The issue will now have to be resolved through arbitration.

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will monitor the work of various departments. Adarsh Shastri might also aid Kejriwal in this task. Somesh Jha reports

Now cyber cafes at railway stations

Now cyber cafes at railway stations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Cyber cafes will be opened at 50 railway stations during the current financial year by RailTel, a company under the Railway Ministry, which has made considerable progress in creating nationwide state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure.

FinMin appoints RC Lahoti as arbitrator in Vodafone tax case

FinMin appoints RC Lahoti as arbitrator in Vodafone tax case

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The government, however, amended the tax laws with retrospective effect to undo the Supreme Court judgement and claim taxes.

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said people living in the coastal belt would be shifted to safer places.

Escort services: Sex on the Internet, a Rs 600 cr business

Escort services: Sex on the Internet, a Rs 600 cr business

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Despite the government crackdown on Web sites advertising escort services, the Internet leaves enough wiggle room for debauchery to thrive.

Govt puts off CAS implementation

Govt puts off CAS implementation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

ISPs to block 39 websites hosting obscene content

ISPs to block 39 websites hosting obscene content

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

The government has ordered internet service providers in India to block 39 internet sites that host and allow their users to share obscene content.

Broadband rates may fall further

Broadband rates may fall further

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Govt nod for Nokia SEZ

Govt nod for Nokia SEZ

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

The government has approved a Rs 675 crore (Rs 6.75 Special Economic Zone by Finnish telecom major Nokia near Chennai.

Govt plans broadcasting authority

Govt plans broadcasting authority

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Information and Broadcasting Minister S Jaipal Reddy on Monday said the government was thinking of setting up a Broadcasting Regulatory Authority to enforce guidelines and regulations on television and radio contents.\n\n\n\n

E-commerce definition too wide in GST, may even cover commodity exchange

E-commerce definition too wide in GST, may even cover commodity exchange

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The chamber has sought clarity from government to remove uncertainty among businesses

Nokia's India story motivates Finnish cos

Nokia's India story motivates Finnish cos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Success of Nokia in India has motivated Finnish companies to look at the country as an attractive investment destination, especially its lucrative telecom sector.

Govt to use BSNL muscle to push Internet services

Govt to use BSNL muscle to push Internet services

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

This will be in line with government's vision of Digital India.

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court had ruled in Vodafone's favour in 2012.

Panic button must in mobile phones by next year

Panic button must in mobile phones by next year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The move was necessitated by growing number of crimes especially against women.

North-east is gateway to south-east Asia: PM Modi

North-east is gateway to south-east Asia: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Describing north-east as the "gateway" to south-east asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has been pro-actively pursuing the 'Act-East Policy'

ADC regime to end by '09

ADC regime to end by '09

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Through this mobile application, the handset will be used for authenticating biometrics of customers making Aadhaar enabled payment.

Rs 500 crore aid for paging industry

Rs 500 crore aid for paging industry

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

The government on Wednesday cleared a fresh Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) financial package for the crisis-ridden paging industry, amid the ongoing general elections, after getting clearance from the Election Commission.

Sebi to get sweeping powers while probing insider trading cases

Sebi to get sweeping powers while probing insider trading cases

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Sebi's plea for such powers has been endorsed by the finance ministry.

Was tortured, forced to sign affidavit clearing Ishrat Jahan, says former bureaucrat

Was tortured, forced to sign affidavit clearing Ishrat Jahan, says former bureaucrat

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Former Under Secretary, Internal Security, in the ministry of home affairs RVS Mani has alleged that he was abused and tortured by officers of the Special Investigation Team during the United Progressive Alliance government to sign on a contradictory affidavit

India's anti-corruption campaign makes quiet strides

India's anti-corruption campaign makes quiet strides

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The government has made it much harder for tycoons to get special dispensations from Delhi

Uncertainty looks large for FM stations

Uncertainty looks large for FM stations

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The auctions were supposed to be held in the October-December quarter but the industry is yet to get a confirmation on the date

DoT favours enhanced FIIs limit in tel service cos

DoT favours enhanced FIIs limit in tel service cos

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

In view of the objections raised by the security agencies against raising the FDI limit in telecom service companies, DoT has recommended the alternative route of raising FIIs' investment outside the sectoral cap.

Kanimozhi, Raja likely be chargesheeted soon by ED

Kanimozhi, Raja likely be chargesheeted soon by ED

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The Enforcement Directorate is expected to soon file a chargesheet against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi and former Telecom Minister A Raja for alleged money laundering in the 2G spectrum case.

Jagdish Tytler summoned as accused by court in forgery case

Jagdish Tytler summoned as accused by court in forgery case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, who has been chargesheeted by CBI along with controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma in a forgery case, was issued summons as an accused by a Delhi court asking him to appear on September 30.

Narinder Sharma likely to head Trai

Narinder Sharma likely to head Trai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

Reliance Jio gets provisional nod for TV content distribution

Reliance Jio gets provisional nod for TV content distribution

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Jio is now present in all of the 29 states.

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The maximum death toll has been reported from Idukki district, where 43 people have lost their lives so far, as per official estimates. 28 deaths were reported in Malappuram and 27 in Thrissur.

Surviving competition will be tough but BSNL keen to strike back

Surviving competition will be tough but BSNL keen to strike back

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

At the moment, data and broadband is small for BSNL: it contributes 10 per cent of the company's revenue, though its share is on the rise.

No resolution to Vodafone tax dispute; DTC, GST still in limbo

No resolution to Vodafone tax dispute; DTC, GST still in limbo

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Besides Vodafone, several other major MNCs like Nokia and Shell were locked in tax dispute with the revenue department.