News for 'arms licences'

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.' 'If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.'

'We want to build best housing finance company of future'

'We want to build best housing finance company of future'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Opportunity is there in each segment of the market. There is opportunity in affordable and specifically governed by government initiatives as well as for housing for all.'

Reliance Jio Infocom gets unified telecom licence

Reliance Jio Infocom gets unified telecom licence

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Unified Licence for all 22 Service Areas across India will make the company the first telecom operator in the country to get pan India Unified Licence, the company said in a statement.

Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics

Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The gangster-politician was booked in 65 criminal cases ranging from murder to extortion and was elected an MLA five times on the tickets of different political parties.

Uddhav Sena leader's murder: Police arrest bodyguard of accused

Uddhav Sena leader's murder: Police arrest bodyguard of accused

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The crime branch of police, which is probing the case, had detained bodyguard Amarendra Mishra for questioning earlier in the day.

Reserve Bank cancels Sahara's NBFC licence

Reserve Bank cancels Sahara's NBFC licence

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The NBFC was registered on December 1998, with an office in Lucknow.

Rajbhar's aide quits party with several others, levels serious allegations

Rajbhar's aide quits party with several others, levels serious allegations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

He claimed SBSP president Om Prakash Rajbhar has deviated from the party mission of working for the poor and deprived, and his only agenda is to collect money.

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Many who track the ministry and the technology sector closely believe that the space won't see much impact on the policymaking side, but the gestation time for regulations might get long, as now there could be a wider consensus-building exercise on policy matters under a coalition government.

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Protestors demanding the demolition of an illegal structure in a mosque in Shimla's Sanjauli area were lathi-charged by security forces on Wednesday after they broke police barricades during a demonstration.

RIL applies for licence to offer mobile telephony services

RIL applies for licence to offer mobile telephony services

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Reliance Industries, which holds pan-India 4G telecom spectrum for data services, has applied for a licence to offer mobile telephony.

The Perils Of Political Abuse

The Perils Of Political Abuse

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Leave aside the negative fallouts of phraseology like 'urban Naxals' and 'terrorists', both the BJP and the Congress have to re-discover themselves in the context of the 2024 election results, including those of the upcoming ones for Maharashtra and Jharkhand,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

To own a firearm in India you will now have to

To own a firearm in India you will now have to

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Tightening up the process for grant of arms licence, the central government on Thursday decided to make mandatory a police verification report on the applicant before the document is issued to him.

'Investment pact can't apply to 2G licence cancellations'

'Investment pact can't apply to 2G licence cancellations'

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Says action taken following Supreme Court order, not because of government decision

OneWeb inks pact with ISRO commercial arm for launching satellites

OneWeb inks pact with ISRO commercial arm for launching satellites

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Bharti group-backed OneWeb and New Space India Limited, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation, have entered into an agreement that will help ensure OneWeb completes its satellite launch programme. The first launch with New Space India is expected in 2022 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The launches will add to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications firm OneWeb's total in-orbit constellation of 428 satellites -- 66 per cent of the planned total fleet -- to build a global network that will deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity.

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Going by the RBI directive and the overall narrative, Paytm may have lost the rigour of stress tests, audits and compliance.

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Whether Rajeev Chandrasekhar wins or not, Thiruvananthapuram will likely never see such an interesting contest again.

Big relief for Salman Khan, acquitted in Arms Act case

Big relief for Salman Khan, acquitted in Arms Act case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

A case against Khan was registered under the Arms Act earlier in October 1998 for alleged use and possession of arms with expired licence during alleged poaching of two black bucks in Kankani village of Rajasthan.

Two cases registered against Ponty's aide Namdhari

Two cases registered against Ponty's aide Namdhari

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Two cases were on Monday registered against former Uttarakhand minority panel chief SS Namdhari in Punjab for allegedly resorting to illegal means to obtain arms licences and passport in the state. The passport of Namdhari, who is a resident of Bazpur in Uttarakhand, was impounded by the regional passport office in Jalandhar on November 27.

Bajaj Auto to pump Rs 3,000 crore into finance subsidiary

Bajaj Auto to pump Rs 3,000 crore into finance subsidiary

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Bajaj Auto, India's leading two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) maker, is scaling up its wholly owned finance subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Credit Ltd (BACL), with an investment of more than Rs 3,000 crore planned over the next two financial years, company's managing director Rajiv Bajaj said. BACL has already started commercial operations, Bajaj recently said on the sidelines of the group's CSR identity event. According to rating agency CRISIL, BACL's operations began on January 1 after receiving its licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in August last year.

Will UP Startle Modi?

Will UP Startle Modi?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely to put paid to the BJP's ambitions of a third term for Modi, argues Prem Panicker.

Allahabad: HC stays Raja Bhaiya's arrest

Allahabad: HC stays Raja Bhaiya's arrest

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

An FIR was registered at Hazratganj police station on December 29, 2007, charging the minister in the previous Samajwadi Party government with securing three arms licences by showing his Lucknow address and hiding the one in his native Pratapgarh.In his affidavit, the MLA stated that he was not involved in any criminal cases, but the police said that 41 cases were registered against him.

Andhra opposition 'guns' for Naidu

Andhra opposition 'guns' for Naidu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.

L&T dips toe into arms market

L&T dips toe into arms market

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro is planning to foray into arms and ammunition to widen its defence equipment portfolio

Private firms to arm police with modern weapons

Private firms to arm police with modern weapons

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

On December 21, MHA promulgated a draft Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Policy, which allows the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (Dipp) to issue licence to large private companies that are capable of producing advanced weapons, and invest over Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million), to manufacture arms and ammunition to be "primarily supplied to the Central Paramilitary Forces, Defence and state governments on tendering basis".

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Paramount Global has agreed to sell its 13 per cent stake in its Indian TV business to Reliance Industries for Rs 4,286 crore, the Indian firm said on Thursday. In a stock exchange filing, Reliance said it has signed a binding agreement with two subsidiaries of Paramount Global to acquire 13.01 per cent equity stake of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited held by Paramount Global. Similarly, in a filing on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paramount Global said the closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, as well as the completion of a previously announced joint venture involving Reliance, Viacom18 and Star Disney.

Haryana woman who harboured Amritpal, aide nabbed

Haryana woman who harboured Amritpal, aide nabbed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Haryana Police have arrested a woman who allegedly harboured Amritpal Singh and his associate Papalpreet Singh at her home in Kurukshetra district, an indication that the pro-Khalistan preacher might have fled Punjab.

Verdict on Arms Act case against Salman today

Verdict on Arms Act case against Salman today

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

While the Rajasthan high court has acquitted him in two cases of poaching of chinkara, trial in the third case of alleged poaching of two blackbucks is on.

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Has Vijay Shekhar Sharma given up on the bank? For now, he seems to be on a save-OCL mission. The bank will face its logical end, observes Tamal Bandopadhyay.

Vedanta arm is paying almost nothing for Videocon group: NCLT

Vedanta arm is paying almost nothing for Videocon group: NCLT

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the resolution plan of Twin Star Technologies -- a promoter entity of the Vedanta Resources group -- for the Videocon group. But it has pointed out that the successful resolution applicant is "paying almost nothing" as the amount offered is only 4.15 per cent of total outstanding claim. It noted the hair cut for all the creditors is 95.85 per cent and suggested to both committee of creditors (CoC) and the successful applicant an increase in the payout.

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Licence winners are expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2014.

Israeli troops retake Sderot police station seized by Hamas

Israeli troops retake Sderot police station seized by Hamas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In an operation that started on Saturday, Israel's Security Forces neutralised 10 terrorists and regained control of the Sderot Police Station that was overrun by Hamas terrorists on Saturday, The Times of Israel reported.

Excise policy: Can't keep Sisodia in jail indefinitely, SC tells CBI and ED

Excise policy: Can't keep Sisodia in jail indefinitely, SC tells CBI and ED

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti asked additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the two probe agencies, when will the arguments on charges against Sisodia commence in the trial court.

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The CBI had registered a preliminary enquiry in 2016 which was later converted into a regular case, they added.

Telcos up in arms over free spectrum to Railways

Telcos up in arms over free spectrum to Railways

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea said the Railways should not be permitted to offer commercial services like Wi-fi and voice and video communication.

With eye on bank, L&T rejigs arms

With eye on bank, L&T rejigs arms

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

The two arms of L&TFH are L&T Finance, with its retail, micro-finance and corporate loan portfolio, and L&T Infrastructure Finance.

P2P Lending: Barking Up The Wrong Tree

P2P Lending: Barking Up The Wrong Tree

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

P2P platforms do not have the safety net. Instead of playing the role of an intermediary, if they run their own balance sheets for safety and growth, it's a recipe for disaster, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

CBI now calls Sisodia for questioning on February 26

CBI now calls Sisodia for questioning on February 26

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The CBI had on Sunday deferred his questioning after he sought time from the agency citing the Delhi government's ongoing budget exercise.

ED raids another TN minister, CM Stalin says election campaign

ED raids another TN minister, CM Stalin says election campaign

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

"The DMK is not worried a wee bit," he said on the ED searches. Such an action by the ED was 'usual, ordinary and a drama' enacted to divert attention.