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Ukraine war hits supply chain of certain ammunition, spares: Army chief

Ukraine war hits supply chain of certain ammunition, spares: Army chief

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gen Pande said India will have to especially watch out for the stance of its two adversaries in the emerging geopolitical scenario, in an oblique reference to China and Pakistan.

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The company will raise $1.8 billion for the under construction and contracted portfolio of 12 GW, which includes the country's first manufacturing-linked solar power plant of 8 GW.

Wockhardt sets up sales arm in US

Wockhardt sets up sales arm in US

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Pharma-major Wockhardt Ltd has set up a sales and marketing subsidiary in the United States to drive its business in the world's largest pharmaceutical market.

Nissan to open mfg arm in Chennai in March

Nissan to open mfg arm in Chennai in March

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

According to industry sources, Nissan will roll-out the latest generation Micra from the plant in May for the Indian market.

60% of Central Vista project has been done, govt tells Lok Sabha

60% of Central Vista project has been done, govt tells Lok Sabha

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Redevelopment of the Central Vista Avenue, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and has a deadline of December 2021, has achieved 60 per cent of physical progress, the Union housing and urban affairs ministry told the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

States to get 7 lakh Covid vaccine doses in 3 days: Centre

States to get 7 lakh Covid vaccine doses in 3 days: Centre

Rediff.com11 May 2021

More than 90 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and Union territories which will receive over 7 lakh additional doses in the next three days, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday.

Govt mandates domestic purchase of 26 military equipment

Govt mandates domestic purchase of 26 military equipment

Rediff.com20 May 2020

All the items identified for procurement from domestic defence manufacturers are used in shipbuilding. So far, the defence ministry has notified 127 items where purchase preference is given to local suppliers.

China's BYD to invest Rs 2,800 cr in Tamil Nadu

China's BYD to invest Rs 2,800 cr in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

This is part of the nine memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 5,027 crore, including Hero Group-backed Ather Energy's over Rs 600 crore investment, to establish a manufacturing facility for e-vehicles.

Oil industry up in arms against duty on crude

Oil industry up in arms against duty on crude

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Private and public sector oil firms have opposed levy of five per cent customs duty on crude saying this would make import of products like jet fuel cheaper than manufacturing them in the country.

Godrej & Boyce to invest Rs 100 cr in new arm

Godrej & Boyce to invest Rs 100 cr in new arm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Godrej & Boyce will invest Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) to set up a refrigerator manufacturing facility near Pune and expects to clock a turnover of more than Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in the current fiscal.

New bill in US Congress to ease arms sales to India

New bill in US Congress to ease arms sales to India

Rediff.com11 May 2016

In a powerful signal to New Delhi that the United States is a reliable defense partner, Senators Mark Warner and John Cornyn introduced US-India Defense Technology and Partnership Act in Senate

'Putin's Military Won't Allow Nuclear War'

'Putin's Military Won't Allow Nuclear War'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'Putin is just flexing his muscles. He is not going to do anything. He is not that crazy.'

Adani Green zooms 50% in 14 trading days

Adani Green zooms 50% in 14 trading days

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Shares of Adani Green Energy (AGEL) continued their upward movement, hitting a new high of Rs 1,955.90, up 2.6 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade in an otherwise weak market. The S&P BSE Sensex was down 0.77 per cent at 60,285 at 11:01 am. In the past 14 trading sessions, the stock of the renewable energy arm of the diversified Adani Group has zoomed 50 per cent from Rs 1,307.05 on December 30, 2021. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 4.3 per cent during the same period.

IAF to enhance Tejas capabilities with HAMMER missiles

IAF to enhance Tejas capabilities with HAMMER missiles

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

"The HAMMER missiles are in the process of being integrated with the LCA Tejas and it will significantly enhance its capability to take out hardened targets from stand-off distances," government sources told ANI.

Airports Authority may procure two counter-drone systems

Airports Authority may procure two counter-drone systems

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The The Airports Authority of India is likely to procure two counter-drone systems worth Rs 9.9 crore in 2022-23, according to an official document.

Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed new BSF DG

Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed new BSF DG

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

His father Prakash Singh, who is known for introducing several police reforms and has been awarded Padma Shri as well, had served as the BSF DG from 1993-94.

Cyclone Tauktae: 1.5 lakh people being shifted in Gujarat

Cyclone Tauktae: 1.5 lakh people being shifted in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 May 2021

An estimated 1.5 lakh people are being shifted from low-lying coastal areas in Gujarat while 54 teams of the NDRF and SDRF remained deployed on Sunday in view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) warning that the very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae will reach the state coast on Monday evening and cross it on early Tuesday morning.

Motorola's Chennai arm to start production next yr

Motorola's Chennai arm to start production next yr

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Production of mobile phones from Motorola's manufacturing facility, coming up at a special economic zone at Sriperumbudur near Chennai, will begin in the first quarter of next year.

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Kovind noted that democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity form the bedrock of India and stressed that the observance of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution creates the proper environment for the enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

Our defence expenditure would be a scandal in another democracy

Our defence expenditure would be a scandal in another democracy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'Where is the analysis that we need to spend at least Rs 4 trillion to keep India safe?'

31 killed in 15 military chopper accidents since Mar 2017: Govt

31 killed in 15 military chopper accidents since Mar 2017: Govt

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The 15 choppers that met with accidents included four Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), four Cheetah, two ALH (weapon system integrated) versions, three Mi-17V5, an Mi-17 and a Chetak.

Equal rights to foreign arms vendors: A big worry for MoD

Equal rights to foreign arms vendors: A big worry for MoD

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Even while rejecting Israel Military Industries' petition, the court has effectively granted foreign vendors the constitutional right to be treated equally with Indian companies.

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Notwithstanding how the current impasse is solved, at some point in the future, Russia will realise that just as centuries ago it developed the paradigm of securing its heartland's safety through annexing vast buffer zones between itself and the enemy, a more modern security is possible only through friendly relations and sustainable peace, observes Shyam G Menon.

AMD to invest $5 mn in Bangalore arm

AMD to invest $5 mn in Bangalore arm

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Chip manufacturing company AMD India Ltd is planning to set up a design centre in Bangalore and will invest $5 million in three years for the purpose.

How to Drink Whiskey: A Beginner's Guide

How to Drink Whiskey: A Beginner's Guide

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Rajesh Karkera tells you how to make the most of this fine drink.

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

India has much to be proud of and celebrate. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous. Employment, current account deficit, rural distress, agricultural productivity are all in deep crisis, points out Shekhar Gupta.

States to get nearly 51 lakh vaccine doses in next 3 days: Centre

States to get nearly 51 lakh vaccine doses in next 3 days: Centre

Rediff.com16 May 2021

More than 1.84 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and UTs, while nearly 51 lakh doses are in the pipeline and will be received by them within the next three days, the Union Health Ministry said.

'Xi will wait for the Modi government to make the reconciliation moves'

'Xi will wait for the Modi government to make the reconciliation moves'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Which will not happen.' 'Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has expressly refuted Beijing's statement that normalcy was returning to Sino-Indian relations.'

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Pune-based entrepreneur's unlisted company is already the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world and the networth has been helped by vaccine distribution and manufacturing potential of his business, it added. Recentrly, Serum struck an agreement with AstraZeneca to manufacture 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccine being developed by Oxford University.

Serum Institute to provide Covid vaccine at Rs 250 a dose

Serum Institute to provide Covid vaccine at Rs 250 a dose

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Serum Institute of India plans to make 300 million doses of AZD1222 by December, and will begin phase-2 trials soon. It has also tied up with Novavax for development and commercialisation of its candidate.

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Putin is looking beyond the current regime in Kyiv. Of course, if the Western military assistance to Kyiv continues in any form, Washington knows that Russia will regard it as a hostile act and there will be severe consequences, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

PM hands over 'Made-In-India' Arjun battle tank to army

PM hands over 'Made-In-India' Arjun battle tank to army

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The tank, designed, developed, and manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment and made in Tamil Nadu, will be used to protect northern borders.

Boeing seeks FIPB nod for R&D arm

Boeing seeks FIPB nod for R&D arm

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The helicopter is fitted with a self-defence system against heat seeker missiles, heavily-armoured cockpit, vital systems and components.

Piaggio's Indian arm to be its global hub

Piaggio's Indian arm to be its global hub

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Italian auto major Piaggio Spa is making its wholly owned Indian subsidiary the global manufacturing hub for three-wheelers and a source of components to be used in its units located in other parts of the world.

The other company seeking to attach India's assets

The other company seeking to attach India's assets

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Devas will continue to pursue its rights and enforcement actions against India in courts around the world.'

Ranbaxy to bid for $2.3 bn Merck arm

Ranbaxy to bid for $2.3 bn Merck arm

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

The Indian major is eyeing German Merck's generic drug business.

D-Link arm forms JV with Taiwan firm

D-Link arm forms JV with Taiwan firm

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

D-Link India Ltd's subsidiary Lanner Electronics India Ltd has entered into a joint venture with Mercuries Data Systems Ltd of Taiwan to manufacture and sell a range of automated teller machines in India.