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Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

A bail plea was also moved on his behalf. The court did not give any specific date for hearing the bail plea.

Hindustan Unilever Q3 net profit rises 22% to Rs 1,062 crore

Hindustan Unilever Q3 net profit rises 22% to Rs 1,062 crore

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Consumer goods major Hindustan Unilever on Monday posted a 21.91 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 1,062.31 crore in the quarter ended December 31 on robust sales across businesses.

Major Ashish Malik: From patrolling in Imphal to silver lining in Jakarta

Major Ashish Malik: From patrolling in Imphal to silver lining in Jakarta

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Asian Games medal winner Fouaad Mirza called for financial help in popularising equestrian in India, saying the government can take a cue from European nations such as the United Kingdom and Germany.

'There is a Brahminical resurgence'

'There is a Brahminical resurgence'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'It is not happening in the same manner as it was happening during the time of the Peshwas.' 'Whatever happened during the Peshwas cannot happen now.'

SC orders floor test in Karnataka at 4 pm on Saturday

SC orders floor test in Karnataka at 4 pm on Saturday

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The apex court made it clear that it would deal with the constitutionality of the Governor's letter inviting Yeddyurappa to form the government later.

Unilever's Manwani to retire as COO after 38 yrs

Unilever's Manwani to retire as COO after 38 yrs

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

He is a member of the Board of Directors of Whirlpool Corporation, Pearson and Qualcomm Incorporated.

Agusta case: CBI remand of Christian Michel extended

Agusta case: CBI remand of Christian Michel extended

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The probe agency sought nine days further remand of Michel for his custodial interrogation saying he was not cooperating in the investigation of the case.

As Ashes beckons, Aus fans prepare for sleepless nights

As Ashes beckons, Aus fans prepare for sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Australian cricket fans prepared themselves for one final decent night's sleep on Tuesday before seven weeks glued to television sets.

BHP Billiton may not review India exit plan

BHP Billiton may not review India exit plan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

For simplification and a sharper strategic focus, BHP Billiton has been reassessing its global assets portfolio.

Manchester City complete great escape in Rome

Manchester City complete great escape in Rome

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Manchester City qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League with goals from Samir Nasri and Pablo Zabaleta sinking Roma 2-0 to eliminate the Italians.

India to cancel Rs 3600 crore-chopper deal with Augusta

India to cancel Rs 3600 crore-chopper deal with Augusta

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Armed with fresh details on the alleged kickbacks, India has initiated steps to cancel the Rs 3,600 crore-chopper deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland by issuing a show cause notice to it in this regard.

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Formula One rookie George Russell's earliest motorsport memory is of pedalling a toy tractor around Britain's go-kart paddocks.

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Besides the Centre, the varsity administration had also filed a separate plea against the high court verdict on the issue.

Terrorists in PoK beware! IAF's Jaguars just got deadlier

Terrorists in PoK beware! IAF's Jaguars just got deadlier

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The DARIN-III navigation attack system allows a Jaguar pilot to feed in the coordinates of targets deep inside enemy territory.

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

It further said that the epic Valmiki's Ramayana, whose composition dated back to the period Before Christ (BC), was the main source of knowledge of Lord Ram and his deeds.

The Spell of Sylvia Dyer

The Spell of Sylvia Dyer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Sylvia Dyer's life began nearly 90 years ago in a forgotten, untamed land. She spent her childhood on a plantation on the Bihar-Nepal border in pre-Independent India, lived through the '65 war as the wife of a decorated army officer and saw an era grow and fade in front of her eyes.

PM asks governor to bring about 'chill' between AP-Telangana

PM asks governor to bring about 'chill' between AP-Telangana

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Already embroiled in Sushma Swaraja and Vasundhara Raje controversies, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government does not want to get caught in a petty fight between two regional parties.

Poll wins make Prez poll easy for BJP

Poll wins make Prez poll easy for BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The win in UP is especially significant because UP assembly members carry the maximum value of votes in a Presidential election, given the fact that the state is India's most populous.

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The mine is likely to yield 37 million tonnes of kimberlite, containing about 27.4 million carats of diamonds and has a life of 25 years.

Parrikar counters Congress: Show order blacklisting AgustaWestland

Parrikar counters Congress: Show order blacklisting AgustaWestland

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Parrikar also took a dig at Congress president Sonia Gandhi, saying translation from Italian was not easy 'at least for the ruling side. May not be a difficult task for the Opposition'.

Chopper scam: Def min to question Haschke on politicians, bureaucrats

Chopper scam: Def min to question Haschke on politicians, bureaucrats

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

With references to politicians and bureaucrats coming up in the chopper scam trial in Italy, the Defence Ministry is expected to seek clarifications on the issue from alleged middleman Guido Haschke during the next hearing of the case there.

Corus needs to look beyond Europe, US for revival: Tata

Corus needs to look beyond Europe, US for revival: Tata

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

While admitting that $12-billion deal to acquire the Anglo-Dutch steel maker Corus was 'expensive', Tata, however, said he was hopeful of a turnaround by the struggling European steel giant.

Chopper scam: AgustaWestland to file response denying all charges

Chopper scam: AgustaWestland to file response denying all charges

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Faced with the prospect of the nixing of its Rs 3,600 crore deal for the supply of 12 VVIP choppers, AgustaWestland today denied it had violated any contractual obligations in the pact for the same with IAF.

Tata Steel to axe 1,050 UK jobs in global steel crisis fallout

Tata Steel to axe 1,050 UK jobs in global steel crisis fallout

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

European Union steel prices hit their lowest since 2004

After 40 years, India set to re-open commercial coal mining to private firms

After 40 years, India set to re-open commercial coal mining to private firms

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

India plans to double coal production by 2020

Rajya Sabha polls: JD-S suspends 8 rebel MLAs for cross-voting for Congress

Rajya Sabha polls: JD-S suspends 8 rebel MLAs for cross-voting for Congress

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

He said, according to the party constitution, a 3-member enquiry committee would be set up, which after going through their (suspended MLAs) replies to the notice.

Gems and jewellery exports to rise

Gems and jewellery exports to rise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

De Beers, the world's premier source for rough diamonds, has painted an attractive picture for jewellery demand.

A historic library lies in ruins in Aligarh

A historic library lies in ruins in Aligarh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The government's negligence towards this 'treasure house of knowledge' can be seen from the fact that monkeys roam about freely in the reading rooms, disturbing the calm of the library, as well as putting the lives of the readers in danger, writes Sajad Ahmad Dar.

How the Supreme Court standoff can be resolved

How the Supreme Court standoff can be resolved

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'Somebody will need to blow the whistle, call the play to a halt, and convince all players that they belong on the same side of the goal,' says Shekhar Gupta.

ONGC Videsh to get stake in Myanmar oil and gas block

ONGC Videsh to get stake in Myanmar oil and gas block

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

OVL had bid for two of the 10 shallow-water blocks that Myanmar had auctioned in December but drew a blank when the fields were awarded on March 26.

Tata Steel sells UK Scunthorpe plant to Greybull Capital

Tata Steel sells UK Scunthorpe plant to Greybull Capital

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The British government has been under pressure to help a sale process go through after Tata said it would sell its British business.

'The Kohinoor has wreaked havoc in its trail'

'The Kohinoor has wreaked havoc in its trail'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Two authors track a diamond with a bloody history.

AMU row: Centre to withdraw UPA's appeal, push for non-minority status

AMU row: Centre to withdraw UPA's appeal, push for non-minority status

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The NDA govt told SC that it would withdraw the appeal filed by the erstwhile UPA govt challenging the Allahabad HC verdict holding the AMU as non-minority institution.

Several instances of deviation in VVIP chopper deal: CAG

Several instances of deviation in VVIP chopper deal: CAG

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The Comptroller and Auditor General on Tuesday slammed the Defence Ministry and Air Force for "several instances" of deviation from rules in the procurement of VVIP choppers in the Rs 3,727 crore AgustaWestland deal.

SC refuses to entertain PIL challenging CAG appointment

SC refuses to entertain PIL challenging CAG appointment

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation challenging the appointment of Shashi Kant Sharma as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Merrill Lynch tops Indian M&A league

Merrill Lynch tops Indian M&A league

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Merrill Lynch jumps to first from 7th last year in a smaller market; says its focus is larger deals and clients.

Brexit: A big blow for the UK economy

Brexit: A big blow for the UK economy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Brexit will likely put brakes on the UK's growth prospects.

Here all in silence, let them sleep their sleep

Here all in silence, let them sleep their sleep

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Right in the midst of bustling Kolkata lies what might be the most prominent population of Britons in India.

Why PC's son may be fighting a losing battle in TN

Why PC's son may be fighting a losing battle in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

In the 2009 election, P Chindambaram the Sivaganga seat by a narrow margin. Then the Congress was in alliance with the ruling DMK. This time his son Karti is battling the seat with the alliance. India abstention at the UNHRC on an anti-Lanka resolution will further fuel Tamil anger against the Congress party. This leaves the finance minster sulking and his son facing an uphill political debut, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

For all the controversy, the concept of prominent First Children is not novel in democracies. So why is Donald Trump's daughter different and discomfiting?