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Reliance enters regional TV space with Big Magic

Reliance enters regional TV space with Big Magic

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd (RBNL) today announced its foray into the regional television space with the launch of its Hindi entertainment channel - Big Magic. The channel, which will be targeted at the core Hindi heartland, will be launched on April 4.

Break-in attempted at IAF's Rafale facility in Paris

Break-in attempted at IAF's Rafale facility in Paris

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The sources said the IAF has briefed the defence ministry about the incident and that the Indian mission in Paris has been in touch with French authorities.

R-Power plans a manufacturing JV

R-Power plans a manufacturing JV

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Anil Ambani's Reliance Power will set up a joint venture with Shanghai Electric Company to manufacture thermal power equipment in India. The Chinese company will also supply $10-billion (Rs 44,000-crore) worth of boiler-turbine-generator (BTG) packages for Reliance Power's proposed coal-based domestic power plants.

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The video, which has been compiled using clips from RSTV, comprises statements made by the opposition MPs in the Upper House, with the words "farmer" and "Pegasus" in the opening lines.

Nippon Life to buy 26% Reliance Life pie for $680m

Nippon Life to buy 26% Reliance Life pie for $680m

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The transaction pegs the total valuation of Reliance Life Insurance at approximately Rs 11,500 crore ($2.6 billion), the statement said, adding that the transaction is subject to necessary regulatory approvals.

Rel Life to hire 6,000 agents in rural areas

Rel Life to hire 6,000 agents in rural areas

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Unlike the traditional model of paying commission to insurance agents on the basis of the business generated by them, the rural agents would be recruited under this new programme on a fixed income structure, the company said.

Reliance plans Baramati hub for private jets

Reliance plans Baramati hub for private jets

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group plans to develop Baramati, about 100 km from Pune, as a hub for private jets, with airports in Mumbai and Pune facing acute shortage of parking bays. Baramati is also the home town of Union agriculture minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar.

2G scam: CBI grills Loop Telecom CEO

2G scam: CBI grills Loop Telecom CEO

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

The CBI on Wednesday called Loop Telecom, CEO Sandeep Basu, Chairman of Shyam group Rajiv Mehrotra, former telecom minister A Raja's brother A K Perumal and close aide Sadiq Batcha, for questioning in relation with the 2G spectrum scam.

Leaning towers of GTL Infrastructure

Leaning towers of GTL Infrastructure

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

It is a tale of two deals: One completed and the other, announced and later aborted.

 RNRL-RPower merger gets shareholders' nod

RNRL-RPower merger gets shareholders' nod

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Two Anil Ambani group companies, Reliance Power and Reliance Natural Resources, on Monday said their respective shareholders have approved merger between the two entities, estimated to create a Rs 50,000-crore (Rs 500 billion) entity.

Paid Rs 533 cr as interconnection fee to BSNL:RCom

Paid Rs 533 cr as interconnection fee to BSNL:RCom

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

BSNL had disconnected the point of interconnection of Reliance Communications on May 23 and May 31 in Haryana and on May 4 in Punjab claiming non-payment of pending dues by the private telco.

Centre extends term of Attorney General, senior law officers

Centre extends term of Attorney General, senior law officers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Rohatgi was in June, 2014 appointed as the country's chief law officer for a fixed three-year term.

Jharkhand teen held for threatening Ambani

Jharkhand teen held for threatening Ambani

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

A teenager hailing from Jharkhand was arrested for allegedly posing as a Pakistani national and sending a death threat through an email to industrialist Anil Ambani. 17-year-old Rajesh Kumar Agarwal, a student from Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, was arrested from his home town and was being brought to Mumbai, Additional Police Commissioner (Crime) Deven Bharti said.

Judiciary, EC being 'torn apart' under BJP rule: Rahul in London

Judiciary, EC being 'torn apart' under BJP rule: Rahul in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Lauding the contribution of non-resident Indians in the development of the country, he said, 'Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, B R Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru were all NRIs. They travelled the world and helped India with new perspectives.'

Reliance Capital to hire 3,500 managers, 50,000 agents

Reliance Capital to hire 3,500 managers, 50,000 agents

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Having witnessed a dip of over 4,500 staff from its headcount in last fiscal, Anil Ambani group's financial services arm Reliance Capital will hire over 3,500 managers for its various businesses this year.

RCom introduces Braille bill service

RCom introduces Braille bill service

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications on Monday announced the launch of Braille Bill service for providing postpaid bills to the visually impaired.

Reliance Life to train aspiring insurance agents

Reliance Life to train aspiring insurance agents

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Under the current norms, a prospective agent needs to undergo mandatory 50 hours of training.

RCom announces up to 61% cut in 3G rates

RCom announces up to 61% cut in 3G rates

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Intensifying 3G tariff war, Reliance Communications (RCom) on Friday announced up to 61 per cent cut in rates, following similar reduction by Airtel and Idea.

2G scam: After Kani, will it be Ambani, Tata?

2G scam: After Kani, will it be Ambani, Tata?

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The answer to this million-dollar question may lie behind certain recent developments. Shahid Usman Balwa, Swan Telecom promoter and an accused in the 2G scam case, on May 18

Reliance MediaWorks inks pact with Russian Studios

Reliance MediaWorks inks pact with Russian Studios

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The MoU was signed during the India visit of Russian President, Dmitri Medvedev, a press release issued here today stated. Russian World Studios is one of the largest private film companies in the Russian market and has produced several projects, both for TV and the big screen.

ADAG co forays into loan against gold biz

ADAG co forays into loan against gold biz

Rediff.com9 May 2011

The company will provide loans up to Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) under this programme, for which it has entered into an exclusive tie-up with another group firm, Reliance Mutual Fund.

RCom launches 3G services

RCom launches 3G services

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Anil Ambani led Reliance Communications (RCom) on Monday launched its 3G services in four circles making it the second private operator after Tata Teleservices to start the service this year.

Scam-tainted Amar Singh's fall from power and fame

Scam-tainted Amar Singh's fall from power and fame

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

For decades, Amar Singh, member of the Rajya Sabha, strode like a colossus on the Indian political stage. He was the man everyone loved to hate, but at the same time, most people would push and maneuver to be part of his well-attended parties and be seen with the man who became best friends with the likes of Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Ambani, two icons of modern India.

RComm unveils new 3G mobile data services portal

RComm unveils new 3G mobile data services portal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Anil Ambani Group firm Reliance Communications on Friday said its R-World, will be powered by mobile data services and solutions provider, Motricity, which will deliver complete mobile Internet and data services. The mobile data services portal has been developed on Motricitys mCore platform which powers 3G mobile portals of many leading global 3G service providers.

Swan Telecom acted as front for Reliance: CAG

Swan Telecom acted as front for Reliance: CAG

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

In its report tabled in Parliament, the CAG said the Swan Telecom's application was 'in effect against the intent and spirit' of the Unified Access Service Licencing guidelines as it was among those beneficiaries which 'suppressed facts, disclosed incomplete information and submitted fictitious documents' to the department of telecommunication.

RCom rolls out its first 3G-mobile scheme

RCom rolls out its first 3G-mobile scheme

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The plan, first initiative by the company to roll out its 3G services, will allow customers access to social networking sites, instant messaging applications, chat services and email accounts like yahoo, gmail and hotmail.

Mukesh begins talks with Anil on infra sharing

Mukesh begins talks with Anil on infra sharing

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Right after it returned to the telecom sector by acquiring Infotel Broadband, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries (RIL) began discussions with brother Anil Ambani's mobile service provider, Reliance Communications (RCom), for a possible sharing of infrastructure.

Mumbai's Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers

Mumbai's Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

In recent months rumours have been doing the rounds that Anil Ambani is planning to takeover Newcastle, while his brother Mukesh and the Sahara group are eyeing Liverpool. On Friday, there were reports of another Indian entrepreneur planning to take over Blackburn Rovers, another English Premier League club. According to Times Online, Mumbai-based businessman Saurin Shah, has the Lancashire club in his sights because of the town's large Asian population.

RCom exited BWA spectrum auction a week ago

RCom exited BWA spectrum auction a week ago

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The government has raised over Rs 38,300 crore (Rs 383 billion) from the 16-day long auction for Broadband Wireless Access spectrum, which closed on Friday.

ADAG claims it had only 9.9% stake in Swan

ADAG claims it had only 9.9% stake in Swan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

CBI alleged that Reliance Telecom structured Swan Telecom as its front company.

2G, 3G allocation: PAC summons telecom heads

2G, 3G allocation: PAC summons telecom heads

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Radia, chairperson of Vaishnavi Corporate Communications and Tata, chairman of Tata sons Limited, have been asked by the PAC to appear before it on April 5 at 11 AM and 3 PM respectively to give 'oral evidence' on the subject 'recent developments in the telecom sector including allocation of 2G and 3G spectrum'.

Indian CEOs' rendezvous with President Obama

Indian CEOs' rendezvous with President Obama

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

India's leading businessmen attended the grand banquet organised to honour US President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

ADAG cos fined Rs 5.59 cr

ADAG cos fined Rs 5.59 cr

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The government on Wednesday said two Anil Ambani companies have been fined a total of Rs 5.49 crore (Rs 54.9 million) for shutting down rural telephone services during 2010-11 in violation of the USOF agreement.

Ambani brothers bury non-compete pact

Ambani brothers bury non-compete pact

Rediff.com24 May 2010

RIL, ADAG cancel 2006 non-compete agreements, hope to work in harmony

Mumbai Metro: R-Infra, govt set for a showdown

Mumbai Metro: R-Infra, govt set for a showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Metro projects usually require additional funding by promoters, which RInfra refuses to in this case.

Sebi clears Reliance Infratel IPO

Sebi clears Reliance Infratel IPO

Rediff.com15 May 2008

According to sources, Reliance Infratel would offer 10 per cent equity to the public valued at Rs 5,000-6,000 crore (Rs 50-60 billion). Reliance Infratel is the telecom infrastructure division of Reliance Communications Ltd.

Anil's morale-boosting letter to group employees

Anil's morale-boosting letter to group employees

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Days after the Supreme Court rejected his case for cheap gas for his group company, billionaire Anil Ambani has written a morale boosting letter to group employees saying the judgement though "disappointing" has safeguarded interest of RNRL shareholders.

Ambanis lost $15 billion in a year; so did investors

Ambanis lost $15 billion in a year; so did investors

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

For every Rs 5 lost by the Ambanis in the past one year, approximately Rs 4 have been eroded from the coffers of their public investors also on an average, according to an analysis.

'RCom to be debt-free in three years'

'RCom to be debt-free in three years'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The company's debt is around four times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, raising concerns among investors as well as stock analysts.

RCom inks alliance with US-based GetJar

RCom inks alliance with US-based GetJar

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications on Tuesday announced a strategic alliance with US-based GetJar, the world's second-largest app store to avail over 65,000 free mobile applications for R-Com's over 100-million subscribers.