News for 'Transfer of Technology'

It's business as usual at Thomas Cook India

It's business as usual at Thomas Cook India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The collapse of Thomas Cook in the UK has no impact whatsoever in terms of ownership, business, people, technology or processes to us at Thomas Cook India: Madhavan Menon, chairman & managing director, TCIL.

Infosys, Daimler partner for IT infra transformation

Infosys, Daimler partner for IT infra transformation

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Infosys on Tuesday said it has formed a long-term partnership with Daimler AG for a technology-driven IT infrastructure transformation. After the receipt of all regulatory approvals, Daimler AG will transform its IT operating model and infrastructure landscape across workplace services, service desk, data centre, networks and SAP Basis together with Infosys, a statement said. "As a part of this partnership, automotive IT infrastructure experts based out of Germany, wider Europe, the US and the APAC region will transition from Daimler AG to Infosys," it added. The companies, however, did not disclose the number of people who will transition as part of the deal.

India natural ally of G7: Modi

India natural ally of G7: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is a natural ally for the G7 countries in defending the shared values from a host of threats stemming from authoritarianism, terrorism and violent extremism, disinformation and economic coercion.

ED arrests cryptocurrency trader in Chinese online betting scam case

ED arrests cryptocurrency trader in Chinese online betting scam case

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

It said Naisar Kothari, a resident of Bhavnagar in Gujarat, was arrested under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and he has been sent to the ED custody till December 22 by a court.

Yogi govt now plays 'jail-jail' with criminals in UP: Modi

Yogi govt now plays 'jail-jail' with criminals in UP: Modi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Accusing the previous governments of not making efforts to change the 'narrow' mindset towards sports, Modi said the sports world was marred by maladies like games of nepotism, casteism, corruption and discrimination earlier at every level right from the training to team selection.

No reason to hide Covid deaths; effort is to vaccinate all at earliest: Health Minister

No reason to hide Covid deaths; effort is to vaccinate all at earliest: Health Minister

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Replying to a short duration discussion on COVID-19 management in Rajya Sabha, the minister said technology transfer to several companies has started and they will begin production in the coming days to reduce vaccine shortage in the country.

What good are submarines without torpedoes

What good are submarines without torpedoes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

How will the navy's six Scorpenes fight, when their primary weapon -- the Black Shark torpedo -- is blocked by a ministry of defence ban on the company chosen to supply these? This gloomy scenario provides a heaven-sent opportunity to revisit the navy's torpedo purchase plan, handled without strategic vision and economic foresight.

'May rob media's independence': HC on new IT Rules

'May rob media's independence': HC on new IT Rules

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The Madras High Court on Thursday stayed the operation of certain sub-clauses of the recently introduced Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

Large IT outsourcing contracts are up for grabs as clients optimise cost

Large IT outsourcing contracts are up for grabs as clients optimise cost

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Clients are seen realigning their tech strategy by moving works from own captives to third-party service providers which is mostly benefiting to large companies such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro or HCL Technologies.

Why cryptocurrencies will continue to grow in India

Why cryptocurrencies will continue to grow in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The future of cryptocurrencies in India appears uncertain but that has not deterred young Indians from embracing the so-called 'fourth industrial revolution' world, where interconnectivity and smart automation, much of it relying on blockchain technology, drive human civilisation. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has repeatedly warned of macroeconomic instability and even "serious consequences" if cryptocurrencies turn mainstream. The country's monetary authority wants a China-like total ban on crypto, not even allowing these currencies to be treated as investments. Though Parliament's website had listed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill as one seeking a total ban of cryptocurrencies in the country, it was not presented in the Winter Session. India now has the highest number of cryptocurrency investors in the world.

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

Former Maruti Suzuki MD Jagdish Khattar passes away

Former Maruti Suzuki MD Jagdish Khattar passes away

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Former managing director of Maruti Suzuki India, Jagdish Khattar, passed away on Monday morning following a cardiac arrest, according to people close to him. Khattar (79), a former bureaucrat, was considered as one of the most high profile leaders of the Indian automotive industry, laying the foundation for Maruti's future growth after the government began its disinvestment in 2002 and gradually exited from its joint venture with Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). He had joined the then Maruti Udyog Ltd in July 1993 as director (marketing) and went on to become executive director (marketing) in the next six years.

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The Hyderabad-based manufacturer uses a proprietary adjuvant Algel-IMDG, which has now proven to be a safe and effective adjuvant, especially to stimulate memory T cell responses.

100,000 gram panchayts to be linked through BharatNet: Sitharaman

100,000 gram panchayts to be linked through BharatNet: Sitharaman

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

AI, IoT, 3D printing, drones, data storage, quantum computing etc are all re-writing world economic order, the FM said.

Reliance Defence aims to export naval, military equipment

Reliance Defence aims to export naval, military equipment

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Anil said the company is in the process of signing a contract with the Indian Coast Guard for the first defence order for 14 fast patrol vessels

Google Pay says all transactions 'fully protected'

Google Pay says all transactions 'fully protected'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Earlier this month, RBI told the Delhi high court that Google Pay is a third party app provider and does not operate any payment systems. Therefore, its operations are not in violation of the Payment and Settlement System Act of 2007.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

With a combination of both physical and virtual exhibition, the 13th edition of the biennial international event at Air Force Station Yelahanka will be the world's first hybrid aerospace show.

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Ambassador Pankaj Sharma, Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament (CD), Geneva, said India has been drawing the attention of the world towards these threats and the need to strengthen international cooperation to address them through its annual consensus UNGA resolution titled 'Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction'.

Answer queries or face ban: Govt to Tiktok, Helo

Answer queries or face ban: Govt to Tiktok, Helo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Tiktok and Helo in a joint statement said they have plans to invest $1 billion over the period of next three years to develop technology infrastructure and owns responsibility of local community.

I-T evaders beware! Taxmen are on prowl

I-T evaders beware! Taxmen are on prowl

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

CBDT has directed officials to start scrutinising information from tax evasion petitions, and take them up on a priority basis.

Meeting 1.35 bn vax dose target in Aug-Dec a long haul

Meeting 1.35 bn vax dose target in Aug-Dec a long haul

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

While Covishield supplies would meet the target of 500 mn doses between August and December, it looks like Covaxin would miss the target of 400 mn unless the partner sites of Bharat Biotech ramp up very rapidly, reports Sohini Das.

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The most immediate challenge for growth is the disruption of the global economy brought about by the Ukraine war and related sanctions, the Covid shutdowns in China and the rising tide of inflation, points out Nitin Desai.

India, Russia to ink deal on 5th-generation fighter design

India, Russia to ink deal on 5th-generation fighter design

Rediff.com7 May 2017

"The contract for the detailed design would be signed soon and that will be a major milestone. It should be signed in the second half of the year," a top official involved in the negotiations with Russia on the project said.

Google pushes UPI model of digital payments for US Fed

Google pushes UPI model of digital payments for US Fed

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

In August, the Fed announced that it would develop a "new interbank 24x7x365 RTGS with integrated clearing functionality to support faster payments in the United States". The Fed Board asked for comments on FedNow by November. In reply to this, Google mentioned its experience of launching Google Pay -- Google's payments app which uses the UPI -- in India.

PM reviews preparations for vaccination against COVID-19

PM reviews preparations for vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The PM directed officials to evaluate various technology tools to ensure efficient and timely vaccination in due course of time. He also emphasised that detailed planning for such large scale vaccination should be undertaken immediately.

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'Today, I am taking new actions to restrict Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile, and conventional weapons pursuits. My Administration will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, nor will we allow Iran to endanger the rest of the world with a fresh supply of ballistic missiles and conventional arms,' Trump said in a statement.

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, mere tinkering with existing government procedures will not enhance India's economic competitiveness, says Pranjal Sharma.

The Rafale Deal: The Real Loss to India

The Rafale Deal: The Real Loss to India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'The greatest loss from replacing the 126 Rafale proposal with the 2016 contract for 36 Rafales might not be the extra money paid, but the opportunity that India's aerospace industry lost of obtaining access to critical aviation technologies and manufacturing skills.'

Govt okays project to boost army communications in border areas

Govt okays project to boost army communications in border areas

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The project will be rolled out by government-owned company ITI within three years, they said, adding that the contract for its implementation was signed with the telecom entity on Thursday.

8 vaccines, 4 treatments in India's COVID-19 arsenal

8 vaccines, 4 treatments in India's COVID-19 arsenal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has granted restricted emergency use authorisation to two new vaccines and a drug for COVID-19, taking the number of preventives and treatments available in India to 12.

US blacklists Huawei, places it on entity list

US blacklists Huawei, places it on entity list

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Department of Commerce alleged that Huawei was engaged in activities that are contrary to US national security or foreign policy interest.

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Two powerful US Senators have urged President Joe Biden not to impose provisions of the punitive Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act against India for buying the S-400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia.

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The number is linked to social networking sites like WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram or Twitter. The verification code generated by these networking sites is received on the smartphone and the user is ready.

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

In any conflict with China, the unmanned BrahMos could be advantageously used in the opening stages for pinpoint strikes on heavily defended targets -- such as air bases, headquarters, key roads and railways or logistics dumps -- which are too dangerous for manned fighter aircraft to attack.

What is the controversy over Vande Bharat all about?

What is the controversy over Vande Bharat all about?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The Railway Board and employees at Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, makers of the train, are at loggerheads over the proposed transfer of design and reassigning the manufacturing of Train 18 to Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli.

'Sputnik V provides immunity for a longer duration'

'Sputnik V provides immunity for a longer duration'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

'Its efficacy is 97.6 per cent.'

SC sets aside RBI ban on cryptocurrencies

SC sets aside RBI ban on cryptocurrencies

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed banks and financial institutions to provide services related to cryptocurrencies by setting aside the RBI's 2018 circular which had prohibited them. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice R F Nariman, said the Reserve Bank of India circular is liable to be set aside on the ground of "proportionality". "Accordingly, the writ petitions are allowed and the circular dated April 6, 2018 is set aside," said the bench, also comprising justices Aniruddha Bose and V Ramasubramanian.

A 4-point formula to boost farm economy

A 4-point formula to boost farm economy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The formula for success of farm economy is very simple -- farmers should be able to produce more from the same piece of land at reduced cost while minimising risk and be connected to market to get higher realisation for their produce, points out Siraj Chaudhry.

China: India must hold the line in the north

China: India must hold the line in the north

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Our strategy should be to 'hold the line' in the north on the Sino-Indian land frontier, but maintain and, if possible, enlarge India's current edge in the maritime south.'