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PLA using Tibetans against India

PLA using Tibetans against India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'Tibetans will participate in future conflicts with India (in all probability, some were already present in Galwan).' 'As nobody in India would like to have a deadly fight with Tibetan soldiers and officers, the issue needs to be closely followed,' observes Claude Arpi.

Adani Ports junks Myanmar plans

Adani Ports junks Myanmar plans

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Wednesday said it has decided to exit its investment in Myanmar by June next year. APSEZ, the largest port developer in India, is part of the globally diversified Adani Group. "The Board has decided to actively work on a plan on exiting Company's investment in Myanmar including divestment opportunities (expected to be concluded by March - June 2022)," APSEZ said in notes to its second quarter results.

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The move comes after CBI gets sanction to prosecute him in Aircel-Maxis case

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Shah said that the people of the country will decide about the principal opposition party to BJP in the 2024 polls and they have not given this label to any party.

Govt brings bill to clear decks for appointment of PM's secretary

Govt brings bill to clear decks for appointment of PM's secretary

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Ignoring objections by political parties, the government on Friday introduced a bill in Lok Sabha to clear legal hurdles in appointment of former Telephone Regulatory Authority of India Chairman Nripendra Misra who joined as principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi more than a month back.

IndiGo, other cariers under CCI scanner

IndiGo, other cariers under CCI scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The other three airlines that have been probed in this matter are SpiceJet, GoAir and Air India

CCI probes airfares; govt says carriers free to fix price

CCI probes airfares; govt says carriers free to fix price

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Aviation regulators says airlines are free to fix fares.

Sun-Ranbaxy deal stirs monopoly concerns: CCI

Sun-Ranbaxy deal stirs monopoly concerns: CCI

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Competition watchdog says 'high market concentration' in some segments a worry.

Onboarding of e-commerce giants crucial to ensure success of ONDC

Onboarding of e-commerce giants crucial to ensure success of ONDC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

When Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) was conceived last December, the idea was to reduce the dominance of e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart. It was also to bring in a level-playing field for small merchants in India's fragmented but fast-growing $1-trillion retail market. However, those goals have changed now as large e-commerce players such as Flipkart, Amazon and Ecom Express are in various levels of talks with the ONDC team. They want to form partnerships like integrating with the network as well as providing their expertise to build it, according to the industry sources.

Double taxation relief for Indian IT cos in Australia

Double taxation relief for Indian IT cos in Australia

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

In a major relief to Indian information technology (IT) companies operating in Australia, Canberra has agreed to amend its domestic laws to stop taxing offshore income of such Indian companies, as part of the free trade deal inked. This may lead to savings up to $200 million each year for over 100 Indian IT companies operating in Australia. "The Government of Australia has agreed to amend the domestic taxation law to stop the taxation of offshore income of Indian firms providing technical services to Australia. "This will resolve the issue that the Indian government has raised about the double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) between the two governments for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income," said a commerce ministry official.

'Fortis has not been doing well in the last 12-18 months'

'Fortis has not been doing well in the last 12-18 months'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO of Fortis Healthcare said that they haven't been able to focus on the business due to an internal issue, especially with regard to the promoters

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Reason for rejection hasn't been stated; deal among seven rejected transactions.

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday set aside three Delhi high court orders including the refusal to grant a stay on the final arbitral award which had restrained Future Retail Ltd from going ahead with its Rs 24,731 crore merger deal with Reliance Retail and ordered fresh adjudication. In a major relief to Future group, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also set aside the high court's order of February 2 last year, by which it had directed Future Retail Ltd (FRL) to maintain status quo in relation to the merger deal. The March 18 order of the high court, upholding the EA's award and imposing a cost of Rs 20 lakh on it as well as its directors, has also been set aside.

Trade watchdog seeks explanation on Jet, Etihad pact

Trade watchdog seeks explanation on Jet, Etihad pact

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The deal, involving Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad's purchase of 24 per cent stake in Naresh Goyal-led Jet Airways, was approved last month by the Competition Commission of India.

Amazon, trade bodies' courtroom battle may impact e-commerce policy

Amazon, trade bodies' courtroom battle may impact e-commerce policy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The case may drag for a few years, experts say, as CAIT and DVM have said they will appeal against the interim relief granted to Amazon.

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

At Birmingham, Avinash Sable became the first non-Kenyan to win a medal since 1994 at the Commonwealth Games.

Flipkart awaits CCI nod for Walmart deal, puts plans on hold

Flipkart awaits CCI nod for Walmart deal, puts plans on hold

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Flipkart has not been able to process with its plans of getting into the grocery vertical and is stuck on running pilots in select cities.

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'People will say a lot of things -- ignore the noise.'

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Vice President Dhankar's and Law Minister Rijuju's recent interventions have the danger of destabilising the Constitutional equilibrium, cautions N Sathiya Moorthy.

India's big hurdle in the fight against cancer

India's big hurdle in the fight against cancer

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

ndia has become the world's second largest market of asbestos as the government backed by powerful corporate lobby turns a blind eye to diseases related to the use of the hazardous chemical.

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra quit his positions as International Hockey Federation president and also gave up IOC membership, hours after CBI conducted multiple raids at his residence and offices in New Delhi and Jammu.

Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Chinese foreign policy will acquire a more ideological and less pragmatic character. It will be conducted with more nationalist overtones, predicts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A guilty verdict could impact Google's growth in India

'PM worried over airlines' predatory fares'

'PM worried over airlines' predatory fares'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The issue had come up during a presentation by the Civil Aviation Ministry.

A blueprint for India@75

A blueprint for India@75

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

How could India@75 improve law and order, courts, social, physical and soft infrastructure, efficient cities, e-governance, ease of doing business and other essential state functions by 2022, asks Shailesh Pathak.

RIL, Adani to set up solar units under PLI scheme

RIL, Adani to set up solar units under PLI scheme

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

As many as 19 firms, including Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Adani Group and Tata have evinced interest for setting up solar manufacturing units under a production linked incentive scheme of the government. In April this year, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 4,500 crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing capacity of solar PV modules. The scheme is aimed at adding 10,000 MW manufacturing capacity of integrated solar PV modules entailing direct investment of Rs 17,200 crore.

IBC may be tweaked to give relief to stressed asset buyers

IBC may be tweaked to give relief to stressed asset buyers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

This is being done keeping in mind the urgency of these transactions, and it would help the ongoing insolvency cases, including the 12 accounts referred by RBI to banks.

Steep airfares: Whose side are you on, Mr Prime Minister?

Steep airfares: Whose side are you on, Mr Prime Minister?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Civil Aviation Ministry has a few ready answers at hand.

SpiceJet shares soar 17% on CCI nod for capital infusion plan

SpiceJet shares soar 17% on CCI nod for capital infusion plan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Ajay Singh would infuse Rs 1,500 cr in SpiceJet.

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.

Will Rajnath's Russia visit help India get defence deals?

Will Rajnath's Russia visit help India get defence deals?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

But private Indian defence firms prefer to do business with the West. Indian CEOs say they encounter difficulties in obtaining full and timely payment from Russian partners.

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Comment by SoftBank board member sets off talk of Ola-Uber merger.

Ranbaxy merger: Sun Pharma readies new leadership team

Ranbaxy merger: Sun Pharma readies new leadership team

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The group is looking into a new role for Ranbaxy CEO and MD Arun Sawhney.

'India to be global manufacturing hub by 2015'

'India to be global manufacturing hub by 2015'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

"Our objectives are to create a significant growth generating employment and make India a global manufacturing hub by 2015. We aim to build a competitive Indian manufacturing industry and promote recognition of the Made in India Brand."

BSNL starts India's first internet phone service

BSNL starts India's first internet phone service

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Now BSNL customers will be able to make calls using the company's mobile app 'Wings' to any phone number in the country.

SpiceJet receives fund from new owner

SpiceJet receives fund from new owner

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Before buying Marans' stake, Singh's shareholding stood at 1.85%.

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

One fan has got a mural painted on the wall of his home in Dalgaty Lane as a mark of tribute. And little wonder, it is slowly turning into a tourist destination.

Govt enhances PLI scheme for domestic solar cells

Govt enhances PLI scheme for domestic solar cells

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed enhancing the funding under the PLI scheme for domestic solar cells and module manufacturing to Rs 24,000 crore from the existing Rs 4,500 crore to make India an exporting nation. "For facilitating domestic manufacturing for the ambitious goal of 280GW of installed solar capacity by 2030, an additional allocation of Rs 19,500 crore for PLI scheme for manufacturing of high efficiency (solar) modules with priority of fully integrate manufacturing units for polysilicon to solar PV modules will be made," Sitharaman said in her Budget speech in the Lok Sabha. In April 2021, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 4,500 crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing capacity of solar PV modules.

Rising number of complaints against cab aggregators

Rising number of complaints against cab aggregators

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Predatory pricing petitions against Ola, Uber were filed from across cities.

Walmart gets CCI approval to buy Bharti's stake in Indian JV

Walmart gets CCI approval to buy Bharti's stake in Indian JV

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Global retail giant Walmart has got fair trade regulator CCI's green signal for purchase of Bharti group's almost 50 per cent stake in their Indian joint venture for wholesale stores business.