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RCom, Reliance Jio sign intra-city infra sharing pact

RCom, Reliance Jio sign intra-city infra sharing pact

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

In the third infrastructure sharing agreement between firms run by brothers Mukesh and Anil Ambani, Reliance Industries' telecom arm has agreed to use Reliance Communication Ltd's intra-city fibre network to roll out 4G services.

The TRP Trap

The TRP Trap

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'The more the news media weakens, especially at this juncture of economic ruin with lay-offs and wage cuts, the more the owners and journalists weigh their value in terms who they are close to, the more they depend on the State to bail them out of trouble, slow-fry their rival, the faster it pushes us towards institutional destruction,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

PHOTOS: Defence Minister Sitharaman flies Sukhoi jet

PHOTOS: Defence Minister Sitharaman flies Sukhoi jet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The country's first woman defence minister sat in the rear seat behind the pilot and was wearing the pilot's G-suit.

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The Chinese air force is now a 400,000-person force that flies some 2,000 combat aircraft -- more than thrice the size of the Indian Air Force.

Queen@90: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Queen@90: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The Queen, 89, will take over the title from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria who, according to Buckingham Palace, reigned for exactly 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes. To celebrate her 63-year-long reign, here are some interesting facts about her.

Cong manifesto a document of Pak's conspiracies: Modi

Cong manifesto a document of Pak's conspiracies: Modi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

He accused the Congress of hatching a conspiracy to destabilise the country and 'demoralise' its soldiers.

Coming soon! The end of public sector banks

Coming soon! The end of public sector banks

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'We may bite the bullet and draw up plans for privatisation.' 'If that is done now, the sale of the government stake will fetch money; a delay will see erosion in whatever value is left in these banks,' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Govt plays down Scorpene leak, but a torpedo is on its way

Govt plays down Scorpene leak, but a torpedo is on its way

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

As a debate raged over sensitivity of leaked Scorpene data, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday played down the leak, saying it is "not a big worry" as weapon system details were not included, a remark challenged by the publisher who asserted these will be made public on Monday.

7 things to know about Bandhan

7 things to know about Bandhan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The company is set to be India's first microlender to become a bank

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The Queen, 89, will take over the title from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria who, according to Buckingham Palace, reigned for exactly 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes. To celebrate her 63-year-long reign, here are some interesting facts about her.

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Bharti to spend Rs 1,600 cr for spectrum payout over 10 yrs; Telenor to service its own debt.

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Cars, towing machines, forklifts, tractors, fire extinguishers, and iron ladders will be e-auctioned.

Gaya road rage: Rocky Yadav walks out of jail

Gaya road rage: Rocky Yadav walks out of jail

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

He was accorded a hero's welcome by supporters of his parents.

HAL chopper is now Siachen ready

HAL chopper is now Siachen ready

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Dhruv and LUH helicopters must supply provisions to, and evacuate casualties from Siachen Glacier posts like Sonam, which, at 20,997 feet, is the highest inhabited spot on the planet.

How Dawood legally carries out illegal activities

How Dawood legally carries out illegal activities

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The Intelligence Bureau has alerted Centre about Dawood Ibrahim-led D Company's 'legal' foray into the ship breaking industry which the latter used as a disguise to carry out not just arms and narcotics smuggling but also to sneak in terrorists from across the border. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'I still need to win the I-League to call myself a top level coach'

'I still need to win the I-League to call myself a top level coach'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Mumbai FC coach Khalid Jamil looks back on his playing days and the challenge of coaching.

FIPB to take up 34 FDI proposals on May 13

FIPB to take up 34 FDI proposals on May 13

Rediff.com11 May 2014

SSTL is the second operator after Vodafone that has approached FIPB for raising FDI limit.

Ajay Singh: The man leading SpiceJet's rescue plan

Ajay Singh: The man leading SpiceJet's rescue plan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

There are rumours that Ajay Singh who previously headed SpiceJet may get an investor to bail out the airline of dire consequences.

India and Russia will jointly build 200 of these helicopters

India and Russia will jointly build 200 of these helicopters

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

In a move aimed at boosting India's defence sector, 200 helicopters will be manufactured in the country with Russian collaboration as part of intensification and diversification of their strategic ties.

Sabarimala: PM accuses LDF, UDF of destroying faith

Sabarimala: PM accuses LDF, UDF of destroying faith

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

"They call themselves the champions of speech and expression. But deny the same for the people of Kerala."

HC nod for closure of 700 liquor bars in Kerala

HC nod for closure of 700 liquor bars in Kerala

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Kerala High Court on Thursday upheld the state government's new excise policy directing closure of bars in two and three-star hotels.

CAG flags financial gap of Rs 31,000 cr in telecom sector

CAG flags financial gap of Rs 31,000 cr in telecom sector

Rediff.com8 May 2015

DoT though failed to implement TRAI's recommendations to levy spectrum usage charge

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Money permits patronage. Money means power. No wonder details of the crores locked up in NPAs and never repaid loans are top secret, Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Ram Jethmalani: The man who never minced words

Ram Jethmalani: The man who never minced words

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Even as politics engaged him more, he never hid his way of life. On one occasion, Morarji Desai pleaded with him to stop drinking publicly. "You stick to your pissky and I'll stick to my whisky'' he is supposed to have told him.

CBI action soon on Maran's role in Aircel-Maxis deal

CBI action soon on Maran's role in Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The CBI had registered a case against former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother MP Kalanithi Maran, Malaysian business tycoon and Maxis owner T Ananda Krishnan, and Maxis Director Ralph Marshall in October 2011.

What is Subhash Chandra's Rs 22,535-cr Essel group up to?

What is Subhash Chandra's Rs 22,535-cr Essel group up to?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

'We should become an all-encompassing entertainment and information destination," says chairman Subhash Chandra, who monitors the group on a monthly basis, leaving the day-to-day operations to the chief executive officers.

IPL PHOTOS: CSK's win eliminates Punjab, sends Royals into play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: CSK's win eliminates Punjab, sends Royals into play-offs

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings eliminated Kings XI Punjab from the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a five-wicket win, a result which sealed Rajasthan Royals' place in the Play-offs, in Pune, on Sunday night.

Why 'Make in India' is a distraction!

Why 'Make in India' is a distraction!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The defence ministry needs to focus keenly on "Made in India" projects without being distracted by "Make in India" slogans, says Ajai Shukla

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

In India, it is fighting a pitched battle against Ola.

Godrej lends helping hand to realty sector

Godrej lends helping hand to realty sector

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The sector has been going through a slowdown.

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Al Qaeda, the Islamic State or Daesh, as it is also called, will continue to exploit the fault lines and the many contradictions in the approaches of different countries, says Hardeep Puri.

Why analysts are bullish on United Spirits

Why analysts are bullish on United Spirits

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Brokerages expect better financials as management is determined to improve profitability.

'CBI move against ex-Sebi chief sends disturbing signal'

'CBI move against ex-Sebi chief sends disturbing signal'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Earlier this month, the CBI registered a Preliminary Enquiry against former Sebi Chairman C B Bhave and ex-member K M Abraham, as also against Jignesh Shah-founded FTIL and MCX, among others.

Why the Alturas G4 is critical for Mahindra

Why the Alturas G4 is critical for Mahindra

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Pawan Goenka, tells Shally Seth Mohile the Alturas, by far the most-expensive model wearing an Indian badge.

3 major reasons behind the fall of Anil Ambani's RCom

3 major reasons behind the fall of Anil Ambani's RCom

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Mukesh Ambani's Jio, high debt and some bad decisions drove RCom to its grave.

Diversify business: New mantra for India Inc

Diversify business: New mantra for India Inc

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

India Inc is ready to diversify into unchartered areas.

Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The country's largest stainless steel maker Jindal Steel (Hisar) on Wednesday marked its foray into the defence sector by forging a pact with DRDO for transfer of technology relating to high-nitrogen steel for armour applications.

High & mighty of India Inc faced the music in 2014

High & mighty of India Inc faced the music in 2014

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The year gone by saw the high and mighty of the corporate world face the music in the Delhi High Court which held that the telecom majors are amenable to CAG audit and Mukesh Ambani's RIL struggling hard to get rid of an FIR lodged on gas pricing by the 49-day-old AAP regime.

Monsanto threatens to re-evaluate India biz over Bt cotton row

Monsanto threatens to re-evaluate India biz over Bt cotton row

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Such a drastic intervention overrides existing private bilateral commercial contracts

World Cup 2015: Know the England cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the England cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the England squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.