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Govt to appeal against Italy court's order on chopper scam

Govt to appeal against Italy court's order on chopper scam

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

An Italian court has barred India from encashing bank guarantees worth over Rs 2,360 crore of AgustaWestland as part of the penalties imposed on it after scrapping of the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal.

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The only thing that may salvage Narendra Modi's trip to the US is his meetings with CEOs, such as those of Blackstone, First Solar, Qualcomm, Adobe, and General Atomics, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

The Roots of the Taliban

The Roots of the Taliban

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Internal strife and tribalism is endemic to Afghanistan, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Election to Vellore LS seat on Aug 5

Election to Vellore LS seat on Aug 5

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

It said the election to Patkura assembly seat in Odisha will be held on July 20.

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Daniel Craig was my first choice but he requested if we could allow some time as he was also being considered to be the next James Bond.'

India business is back on growth path, says Unilever

India business is back on growth path, says Unilever

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

After a strict lockdown impacting sales, India has returned to the growth path again, Anglo-Dutch FMCG major Unilever has said. The return of growth of India business, along with Brazil and continued recovery in China, helped the company's emerging markets clock a growth of 5.3 per cent in the September 2020 quarter.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

My candidate for the best general of the last century hailed from a little, poor colonised Asian nation whose impact on world affairs rarely amounted to much, notes Shankar Acharya.

Battle of Malegaon: The Maratha army's Muslim Heroes

Battle of Malegaon: The Maratha army's Muslim Heroes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

At the Battle of Malegaon, Muslim soldiers in the Maratha army defied the British army for a full month when they had no hope of victory as the Chhatrapati and Peshwa had already surrendered.

Rs 3600 crore VVIP chopper deal scrapped

Rs 3600 crore VVIP chopper deal scrapped

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

India on Wednesday cancelled its Rs 3,600 crore deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland for the supply of 12 VVIP choppers to the Air Force in view of charges that kickbacks to the tune of Rs 360 crore had been paid in it.

Hindustan Unilever Q2 profit misses estimates

Hindustan Unilever Q2 profit misses estimates

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Analysts on average were expecting a profit of Rs 1,043 crore or Rs 10.43 billion, according to Thomson Reuters data.

Nationalism has no place in business

Nationalism has no place in business

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Like corporations all round the world and of all nationalities, Indian businesses understand the urgent need to acquire global scale and efficiencies to succeed.

Tata-Corus deal becomes effective

Tata-Corus deal becomes effective

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Indian conglomerate Tata Group's $12 billion takeover of Anglo-Dutch giant Corus Group Plc reached its culmination with the deal coming into effect from making Tata Steel the world's fifth largest steel firm.

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

On her 47th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma showcases 15 of her most memorable silver screen costumes.

Tata Steel loses Highveld race

Tata Steel loses Highveld race

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Chopper scam: Italy shelves case against Finmeccannica

Chopper scam: Italy shelves case against Finmeccannica

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Italian prosecutors have "shelved" proceedings against defence major Finmeccannica, the parent firm of AgustaWestland, saying it had nothing to do with the alleged corruption in India's Rs 3,600-crore deal to procure 12 VVIP helicopters, Italian news agency Ansa reported.

Study in picturesque Coonoor

Study in picturesque Coonoor

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Admissions are open at St Joseph's Boys' Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School.

Ferrari's Leclerc is fastest in F1 testing

Ferrari's Leclerc is fastest in F1 testing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Ferrari driver's best time of one minute 16.231 seconds was close to the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix pole time by Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes.

Will reservations for Muslims make our democracy more vibrant?

Will reservations for Muslims make our democracy more vibrant?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

A recent study shows a higher minority representation in assemblies has a correlation with progress for all on key social indicators, says Rupa Subramanya

In a first, PM to lay wreath at National War Memorial on R-Day

In a first, PM to lay wreath at National War Memorial on R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The PM will pay homage to fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial in New Delhi on the Republic Day instead of Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the India Gate arch.

Qaeda praises Orlando gunman; asks jihadists to target whites

Qaeda praises Orlando gunman; asks jihadists to target whites

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The terror group says lone wolf jihadists should attack white Americans and avoid minorities so that no one mistakes their terror assaults for hate crimes.

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Some of the key fighter jet acquisitions over the years and the combat capabilities they possess that made India's airmen a force to reckon with are.

HUL's royalty increase catches flak

HUL's royalty increase catches flak

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

HUL's board approved the royalty of 3.15 per cent of turnover effective from February 2013.

AgustaWestland approaches govt to release Rs 2,400 cr

AgustaWestland approaches govt to release Rs 2,400 cr

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Staring at the prospect of being blacklisted in the wake of the chopper scam, Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland has approached the Finance Ministry for release of nearly Rs 2,400 crore which has been put on hold by the defence ministry pending inquiry into the case.

VVIP chopper deal: Agusta asks govt to release payments

VVIP chopper deal: Agusta asks govt to release payments

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Facing the threat of cancellation of its Rs 3600-crore deal for VVIP choppers, AgustaWestland has asked the government to release its payments saying withholding it was a 'breach of contract'.

IAF's Rs 3,780 crore aircraft deal was FIXED?

IAF's Rs 3,780 crore aircraft deal was FIXED?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

At least 12 benchmarks were changed between March and October 2009, including some relating to pilot safety, to reportedly allow PC-7 Mark II, fielded by Swiss company Pilatus, to qualify and win an IAF order worth Rs 3,780 crore for 75 basic trainer aircraft.

VVIP helicopter deal: The government's take

VVIP helicopter deal: The government's take

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

In an unprecedented move, defence ministry issues detailed chronology of action on both the background to the decision to buy and what action it took since the first reports of alleged corruption appeared in the media. Ajay Shukla reports

Kerala Leftist leader Simon Britto passes away

Kerala Leftist leader Simon Britto passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

In 1983, he became the vice-president of the SFI (Kerala). He suffered paralysis in his lower body during a violent clash between student unions.

VVIP chopper deal: CBI shares documents with ED

VVIP chopper deal: CBI shares documents with ED

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

Expanding its probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation has shared crucial documents with the Enforcement Directorate showing money trail of the alleged Rs 362-crore kickback in the VVIP chopper deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland.

Defence ministry gets contract between Agusta, middleman

Defence ministry gets contract between Agusta, middleman

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The defence ministry has got the 'contract' between AgustaWestland and alleged middleman Christian Michel regarding the controversial VVIP helicopter Rs 3600-crore deal with India.

If India can build rockets, why do we need Czech trucks?

If India can build rockets, why do we need Czech trucks?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

A country that can launch a 229-tonne rocket with seven international satellites into space does not need to import trucks, howitzers or helicopters, says Claude Arpi, who was present at the PSLV launch in Sriharikota on Monday.

Chopper deal: India may seek more info during UK PM visit

Chopper deal: India may seek more info during UK PM visit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Arriving in New Delhi within days of exposure of the Rs 3,600-crore VVIP helicopters scam involving Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland, British Prime Minister David Cameron is likely to be pressed for more information in this regard during his meetings with the leadership on Tuesday.

HUL Q4 net profit rises 15% to Rs 787 crore

HUL Q4 net profit rises 15% to Rs 787 crore

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Net sales were 12.48 per cent at Rs 6,367.14 crore.

Chopper deal: Somebody has taken money, admits Antony

Chopper deal: Somebody has taken money, admits Antony

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday admitted that "somebody has taken money" in the AgustaWestland chopper deal that is mired by bribery allegations.As the Central Bureau of Investigation probes the bribery allegations into the controversial Rs 3,600 crore deal for the supply of VVIP choppers by the Anglo-Italian firm, Antony vowed that no mercy would be shown to anyone who has taken bribes. It is alleged that the deal involved Rs 362 crore in kickbacks.

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against CAA

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against CAA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Setting aside their political differences, the ruling CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front and Opposition Congress headed United Democratic Front, once again came together to launch a joint fight against the Centre on the CAA, which has seen unprecedented protests all over the country.

Antony asks Agusta to explain linkages with 2 firms

Antony asks Agusta to explain linkages with 2 firms

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Defence Ministry A K Antony has asked AgustaWestland to explain within one week its linkages with software companies allegedly used as a cover for paying kickbacks in the VVIP chopper deal.

What the Tata Steel write-off reveals

What the Tata Steel write-off reveals

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Corus is not out of the woods yet.

Chopper scam to overshadow British PM's 3-day India visit

Chopper scam to overshadow British PM's 3-day India visit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Mumbai on Monday morning on a three-day India visit during which will he meet captains of industry and hold talks with top leaders, who are likely to seek more information on the VVIP helicopters scam involving an Anglo-Italian firm.

India's bribe-tainted VVIP helicopter deal

India's bribe-tainted VVIP helicopter deal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The Ministry of Defence has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the allegations that kickbacks were paid to Indian middlemen in the Rs 3,700-crore deal to buy 12 high-security VVIP helicopters from Anglo-Italian company, AgustaWestland.

Nokia protests against Indian tax probe

Nokia protests against Indian tax probe

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

India is crucial for Nokia's attempt to hold on to global market share.