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PM Modi will induct THIS ship on Saturday

PM Modi will induct THIS ship on Saturday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Mumbai to induct the country's largest indigenously built warship INS Kolkata.

What ails Modi regime's defence purchases policy

What ails Modi regime's defence purchases policy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Its 'failure not just affects the military's effectiveness but could also be politically vulnerable for the BJP,' observes Ajai Shukla.

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

US military blueprints leaked to India?

US military blueprints leaked to India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The owner of two New Jersey defence contracting businesses has been charged with allegedly transmitting military blueprints to India, including those for torpedo systems for nuclear submarines, without a license in violation of export laws, through a password-protected church website, United States Attorney Paul J Fishman announced.

IAF opts for Swiss planes, ignores Indian aircraft

IAF opts for Swiss planes, ignores Indian aircraft

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

HAL's HTT-40 aircraft have outperformed both Swiss Pilatus planes and the IAF's performance criteria. Why then does the IAF prefer the Pilatus to the HTT-40?

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google is learning the ABCs of conglomerate life.

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Putin, who was received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on his arrival, went straight to Modi's official Lok Kalyan Marg residence where the two leaders had a one-on-one meeting.

'Why does India need 9 consulates in Afghanistan?'

'Why does India need 9 consulates in Afghanistan?'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

"One would like to know why India needs to have nine consulates in a small country like Afghanistan, where it did not even have big trade and economic stakes," Azeem said.

Pak court objects to Pfizer, Parke Davis deal

Pak court objects to Pfizer, Parke Davis deal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Interestingly, the allegations against Indian arm of the world's largest pharma maker also relates to its acquisition of the Indian subsidiary of Parke Davis by Pfizer in 2000.

'Make in India' needs ex-servicemen

'Make in India' needs ex-servicemen

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'Ex-servicemen engineers and technicians are true professionals worthy of being 'Make in India' agents. They can be trusted to bring long term dividends -- it is in their character to be long term loyalists!' says Air Marshal P V Athawale (Retd).

Govt approves 100% FDI in aviation, defence, e-commerce

Govt approves 100% FDI in aviation, defence, e-commerce

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

India already allows 100 per cent ownership of greenfield pharma businesses.

ISRO bags European contracts to build satellites

ISRO bags European contracts to build satellites

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

The Indian Space Research Organisation has bagged commercial contracts to build two communication satellites for European customers.

PHOTOS: Rajnath becomes first Defence Minister to fly in Tejas

PHOTOS: Rajnath becomes first Defence Minister to fly in Tejas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Wearing a G suit, the minister buckled himself in the seat behind the pilot in the aircraft.

Elite CISF commandos to guard Tata campus in Odisha

Elite CISF commandos to guard Tata campus in Odisha

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

A squad of about 300 special Central Industrial Security Force commandos has taken over the security of a large Tata Steel manufacturing facility in coastal Odisha, making it the 7th private sector concern in the country to get armed cover by the paramilitary force to ward off terror threats.

Pak says it won't make ICBMs

Pak says it won't make ICBMs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Joint Chief of Staff Committee Chairman Gen Ahsanul Haq has said Pakistan is self-sufficient.

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From OnePlus' Concept One smartphone to the Microsoft Xbox Series X, Khalid Anzar lists the top 6 gadgets we can look forward to in 2020.

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

Godrej adds another feather to its cap; joins Isro's mission

Godrej adds another feather to its cap; joins Isro's mission

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

The space agency has set 2020 as the deadline for the first privately built rocket to be launched into space.

Piaggio vehicles to set up diesel unit near Pune

Piaggio vehicles to set up diesel unit near Pune

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Piaggio Vehicles, Indian arm of the Italian Automobile giant, Piaggio, would set up a diesel engine manufacturing plant near Pune, its chairman Ravi Chopra informed on Thursday.

IAF gets nod to purchase C17 transport aircraft

IAF gets nod to purchase C17 transport aircraft

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Another proposal of the army and the IAF for the procurement of 55 low level light weight radars was also cleared by the DAC for Rs 419 crore.

PM Modi holds 'excellent' meeting with Putin

PM Modi holds 'excellent' meeting with Putin

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

The meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek is their first interaction after Modi's re-election following the stunning victory of the BJP in the general elections last month.

Banks to now refer 28 large dud accounts to NCLT

Banks to now refer 28 large dud accounts to NCLT

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

These together account for 40 per cent of bad loans of around Rs 4 trillion.

Mahindras plan tie-up with Proton

Mahindras plan tie-up with Proton

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

Markets trip on China growth concerns, Sensex loses 109 points

Markets trip on China growth concerns, Sensex loses 109 points

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

FPIs sold shares worth a net Rs 1236.95 crore on Friday.

Why Railways' transformation plan has gone off-track

Why Railways' transformation plan has gone off-track

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

There was a plan to increase the Railways' revenue by augmenting carrying capacity. This target has, however, become the source of a bitter battle between two ministries - the railways and steel - and provoked serious arguments over the "Make in India" programme.

Confirmed: Drone shot down by Pakistan made in China

Confirmed: Drone shot down by Pakistan made in China

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

In an embarrassing disclosure for Pakistan, Chinese official media reported that the "spy" drone Pakistani army shot down along the Line of Control, claiming it belonged to Indian security forces, was made in China.

DefMin sacks 13 officers for 'non-performance'

DefMin sacks 13 officers for 'non-performance'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Action has been taken according to a memorandum that requires 'periodic review of performance of government servants'.

Defence allocation increased by nearly 11%

Defence allocation increased by nearly 11%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley underlined that defence of every square inch of our mother land comes before anything else.

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Though it is often said that Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world, but it seems it is not

Where is the go-getter Parrikar?

Where is the go-getter Parrikar?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Instead of ramming through change, Mr Parrikar has tied his own hands by placing reform at the mercy of numerous committees, says Ajai Shukla.

Reliance plans BPO push

Reliance plans BPO push

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

IFC to invest $500 mn annually in India

IFC to invest $500 mn annually in India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

IFC, the private lending arm of the World Bank, today said it would annually invest around $500 million in India "over the coming years" in sectors like manufacturing and infrastructure, apart from widening its advisory services.\n\n

Kumar Birla plans investment hub

Kumar Birla plans investment hub

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

BMW to provide car loans to Indian buyers

BMW to provide car loans to Indian buyers

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

BMW India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of German auto major BMW, on Thursday said it is looking at tying-up with an India-based bank to provide financing facilities for its products to boost vehicle sales.

Centre's welfare scheme funding gun-making racket in Bihar!

Centre's welfare scheme funding gun-making racket in Bihar!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

When the Union government had launched the Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana with much fanfare years ago, they could not have imagined in their wildest nightmares that one day, the welfare scheme will be used by terrorists to carry out their subversive schemes.

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

Rediff.com11 May 2016

After three decades of glorious service, the Sea Harrier jets of the Indian Air Force will fly into the sunset on Wednesday.

'Lawyers are victims, not policemen'

'Lawyers are victims, not policemen'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'The most serious issue is that of shooting a lawyer in the chest. That news has been buried.'