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Bharti, Atlinks in pact; to make phones

Bharti, Atlinks in pact; to make phones

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Amid the ongoing controversy over outsourcing to India, Atlinks has entered into an alliance with Bharti Teletech as part of which the latter would manufacture fixed line phones for Atlinks for global exports.

US probes alleged hacking by India spy unit

US probes alleged hacking by India spy unit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The Indian Army, Apple, Nokia, RIM denied that they were involved in a conspiracy to spy on the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

INS Kalvari a toothless shark?

INS Kalvari a toothless shark?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The Scorpene submarine does not have enough firepower; it will share 64 obsolescent SUT torpedoes till the Indian Navy is supplied with 100 heavyweight torpedoes -- a process that could take more than two years to complete

'Selling chopper to Myanmar threatens EU ban'

'Selling chopper to Myanmar threatens EU ban'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

India's plan to sell the Advanced Light Helicopter to Myanmar threatens a European Union arms embargo to that country, Amnesty International claimed on Monday.

'Bad times don't last'

'Bad times don't last'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'At this time, staying in the game is more important.' 'If we do that, then wealth can be generated.'

IFC to invest Rs 100 cr in Moser Baer

IFC to invest Rs 100 cr in Moser Baer

Rediff.com8 May 2007

International Finance Corporation, the private equity arm of the World Bank, will invest $22.5 million (Rs 91.71 crore) in a subsidiary of Moser Baer, a manufacturer of optical storage discs.

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

What must India do now?

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

368 of James Anderson's 575 Test wickets have come on home soil, where the Dukes ball has been the default during his long career.

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

This crisis has arisen just as demand in India's auto sector started seeing some sort of revival after the nationwide lockdown in March/April.

Piaggio plan diesel engine unit near Pune

Piaggio plan diesel engine unit near Pune

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The Italy-based global transportation major, Piaggio & C Spa, will pump in euro 60-65 million over the next two to three years to set up a diesel engine manufacturing facility near Pune.

Will consumers benefit from lower tax under GST? Jaitley thinks so

Will consumers benefit from lower tax under GST? Jaitley thinks so

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The GST Council, headed by Jaitley and comprising representatives of all the states, is scheduled to meet in Srinagar on May 18-19 to finalise tax rates on different goods and services after unifying at least 10 indirect taxes into the Goods and Services Tax.

Boeing wants to sell world's fastest fighter jet to IAF

Boeing wants to sell world's fastest fighter jet to IAF

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Capable of flying at Mach 2.5 (two-and-a-half times the speed of sound), the F-15EX is the world's fastest fighter aircraft. It carries 13.5 tonnes of weapons load, more than the Rafale or the Sukhoi-30MKI.

Rafale row is more stupidity than scam

Rafale row is more stupidity than scam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Rafale will surely be flying in Indian skies next year. But the way the BJP government has botched this will cast a shadow on defence acquisitions in the years to come.

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

On Tuesday, Pompeo and Esper will hold the 2+2 talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, covering the entire expanse of defence and security ties as well as key regional and global issues.

Will Emami Group survive the AMRI Hospital fire?

Will Emami Group survive the AMRI Hospital fire?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Emami's soaring fortunes have been dragged down to earth by the blaze that torched its AMRI Hospital, killing 93 people. With seven directors -- six of them family members -- in jail or absconding, can the Emami Group survive the rocky road ahead?

Why Australia may find it tough to bounce back in Sydney

Why Australia may find it tough to bounce back in Sydney

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

With the Sydney Cricket Ground reliably Australia's most spin-friendly wicket, the hosts may find it tough going to manufacture a face-saving victory and square the series.

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The CBI filed the appeal against the May 31, 2005 decision of the high court by which all accused, including Europe-based industrialists Hinduja brothers, were discharged from the Rs 64-crore pay-off case.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Why did Sitharaman snub the Russians at DefExpo?

Why did Sitharaman snub the Russians at DefExpo?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'It was deliberate,' the Russians allege.

The return of the 'dumb' phones

The return of the 'dumb' phones

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The revival of feature phones in India is driven by low-cost access to the internet, but the 'dumb phones' are learning to get smart and create a niche, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Wipro to take on Godrej in men's soap segment

Wipro to take on Godrej in men's soap segment

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The move comes at a time when the company is looking to strengthen its position in soaps.

As drug firms squirm, authorities look abroad for cure

As drug firms squirm, authorities look abroad for cure

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

DCGI, health ministry initiate dialogues with foreign regulators, try to understand global best practices

NIA takes over Udhampur terror attack case

NIA takes over Udhampur terror attack case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday took over the case of Tuesday's Udhampur terror strike.

Look at the weapons Russia wants to sell us!

Look at the weapons Russia wants to sell us!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Russia -- already India's biggest arms supplier from 2014-18, accounting for 58 per cent of India's defence imports -- eyes more, reports Ajai Shukla.

Pakistan is buying 8 attack submarines from China

Pakistan is buying 8 attack submarines from China

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Pakistan will acquire at least eight modified diesel-electric attack submarines from China by 2028 in a nearly $5 billion (Rs 33,479 crore) agreement, said to be the biggest arms export deal for the Communist giant.

Car-makers dread a long winter after dull festive season

Car-makers dread a long winter after dull festive season

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Reflecting the mood, passenger vehicle sales in November either remained muted or skidded for most manufacturers as high fuel prices and the higher cost of borrowing dampened buying sentiment.

Desi robot heralds new age for Indian science

Desi robot heralds new age for Indian science

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

An exceptional feature of the PP robot has web integration, which means that it can be connected to the Internet, enabling remote assistance and diagnostics.

Sterlite buys land for Rs 9,700 cr in Aurangabad

Sterlite buys land for Rs 9,700 cr in Aurangabad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The state-run Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) recently handed over the land. The company was exploring investment opportunities in various states and finally selected a site at the Shendre industrial estate near Aurangabad.

Four expensive spycraft lost in 2 years

Four expensive spycraft lost in 2 years

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

In-house probes into the crashes attributed them to system failure

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Company's loss-making Russian arm painted three World Cup soccer venues, and two airports to break even this fiscal; Berger now mulls acquiring competing painting companies.

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Hamsini Karthik reveals why the ongoing business rejig will help unlock value for shareholders of Grasim, Reliance Capital and Tube Investments

Indian Army ready to recruit women in combat roles: Gen Bipin Rawat

Indian Army ready to recruit women in combat roles: Gen Bipin Rawat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Currently women are allowed in a number of select areas including in medical, legal, educational, signals and engineering wings of the army.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Possible corrupt act by Cadbury in India: Kraft

Possible corrupt act by Cadbury in India: Kraft

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Kraft Foods, the world's second biggest food company, has said it is facing investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for possible corrupt practices in India by its arm Cadbury, relating to a manufacturing plant there.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Four Hinduja brothers -- Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok -- had in 2014 signed on a document saying the assets held by one brother belong to all, and that each of them will appoint the others as their executors. But now family patriarch Srichand Hinduja, 84, and his daughter Vinoo want the letter to be declared of "no legal effect" and the family's assets be separated as per his wish of 2016.

Scania to set up assembly unit in Bengaluru

Scania to set up assembly unit in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The company, which has been selling mining trucks in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro since 2007-08, has formed an Indian arm, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt Ltd.

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

There is concern about the poor state of readiness of the navy's 140 warships which face severe shortages in sonar equipment, helicopters and torpedoes.

Defence of India with Made in India

Defence of India with Made in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'No country can ever be free to make its choices and remain independent if it continues to wear borrowed plumes,' warn Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Economy is already in recession'

'Economy is already in recession'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The economy will pick up in 2020 or a little later... When it picks up, will it reach 10%, 8% or still lower? It all depends on how realistic are the diagnosis and the prescriptions that follow,' says Professor K J Joseph.