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Centre clears Rs 79,000-cr weapons deal to boost combat readiness

Centre clears Rs 79,000-cr weapons deal to boost combat readiness

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

India has approved proposals to procure weapons and military hardware worth Rs 79,000 crore, including Nag missiles, amphibious warfare ships, and electronic intelligence systems, to enhance the military's combat capabilities.

Google plans $15 bn AI hub in Visakhapatnam

Google plans $15 bn AI hub in Visakhapatnam

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Google plans to invest $15 billion over the next five years in setting an artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam, a senior official of the company said on Tuesday.

Sovan Chatterjee back in TMC after 7 years

Sovan Chatterjee back in TMC after 7 years

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Chatterjee had quit the TMC in November 2018, resigning as minister, mayor and district president, citing personal reasons.

Modi in Mumbai: Navi Mumbai airport, metro line, UK PM meet

Modi in Mumbai: Navi Mumbai airport, metro line, UK PM meet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate phase one of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 during his two-day Maharashtra visit. He will also launch Mumbai One, India's first integrated common mobility app.

How to curb irrational bidding by companies?

How to curb irrational bidding by companies?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

To prevent companies from submitting unrealistic quotes to bag project contracts across industries, the government is planning to soon roll out a mechanism to curb irrational bidding.

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Is Pharmaceutical Engg Better Than BPham And PharmD?

Is Pharmaceutical Engg Better Than BPham And PharmD?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP advises young aspirants how to pick the right course and career.

At least 2 Indian banks should be in global top 20: PSB chiefs

At least 2 Indian banks should be in global top 20: PSB chiefs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Batting for further consolidation in public sector banking, the executives of top public sector banks (PSBs) said there should be at least two Indian banking entities among the top 20 global banks.

Can Job Hopping Help Your Career Grow Faster?

Can Job Hopping Help Your Career Grow Faster?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Merely saying merely 'I am bored' may be a weak reason for a transfer. Your reason to switch should be stronger and purposeful, advises Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting and co-founder of International Inclusion Alliance.

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

PIX: Monorail train tilts in Mumbai during test run

PIX: Monorail train tilts in Mumbai during test run

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

A monorail train tilted during a test run at Wadala depot in Mumbai. No passengers were on board, and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred during signalling trials, and the train suffered some damage.

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Currently, India has five publicly listed Reits: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks Reit, Mindspace Business Parks Reit Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust.

Anupam Mittal's Dhandha Mantra For Start-Up Success

Anupam Mittal's Dhandha Mantra For Start-Up Success

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'First, develop the ability to sell -- to persuade, negotiate and close. Second, understand the financial mechanics that determine where value pools and how profits are captured,' says Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal.

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.

Rosatom To Expand Non-Nuclear Footprint In India

Rosatom To Expand Non-Nuclear Footprint In India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Extending its nuclear power plant supply relationship with India to the non-nuclear sector, Russia's integrated atomic power major Rosatom State Corporation is in talks for a 50:50 additive technology joint venture.

Who prevented military action after 26/11, asks Modi citing Chidambaram

Who prevented military action after 26/11, asks Modi citing Chidambaram

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked the Congress to tell the nation who prevented India's military response after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks linked to Pakistan, and accused the party of weakening the fight against terrorism when in power.

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Indian government has expressed its disagreement with the IMF staff's 'baseline' assumption that the 50 per cent US tariffs on its goods exports 'would remain in place indefinitely', based on which the staff pegged the country's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent this year, and pared its 2026-27 projection by 20 basis points to 6.2 per cent.

SC disposes of L&T plea as MMRDA scraps bids for Rs 14K-cr Mumbai projects

SC disposes of L&T plea as MMRDA scraps bids for Rs 14K-cr Mumbai projects

Rediff.com30 May 2025

On Thursday, MMRDA strongly defended its decision to disqualify L&T from the two infrastructure projects in Mumbai, citing "substantial grounds" for the rejection of its technical bids.

Congress Rout: Rahul's 'Vote Chori' Has No Impact

Congress Rout: Rahul's 'Vote Chori' Has No Impact

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The Congress on Friday posted its second worst performance in Bihar's electoral history, managing to win only six of the over 50 seats it contested and losing deposits in most seats as its 'vote chori' pitch failed to make any impact on the ground.

Leverage moderating across Adani firms: BofA

Leverage moderating across Adani firms: BofA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Adani group, which operates across multiple infrastructure sectors, with 12 listed entities in India and a combined market capitalisation of about $200 billion, remains "anchored by strong assets and robust cash flows", according to a Bank of America (BofA) report.

Whenever Pak hears name Op Sindoor...: Modi in J-K

Whenever Pak hears name Op Sindoor...: Modi in J-K

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

"Not only that, Pakistan is also the enemy of poor's bread and butter. What happened on April 22 in Pahalgam is an example of that. Pakistan attacked 'insaniyat' and Kashmiriyat in Pahalgam.

Every inch of Pakistan within BrahMos range: Rajnath's big warning

Every inch of Pakistan within BrahMos range: Rajnath's big warning

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Pakistan's entire territory is within the range of the BrahMos missile. He highlighted the missile's importance to India's armed forces during a flag-off ceremony in Lucknow.

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.'

Modi's Visit: 'Manipuris Are Disappointed'

Modi's Visit: 'Manipuris Are Disappointed'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'No one anticipated magical solutions or miraculous interventions.' 'However, people across the entire spectrum -- whether residing in the valley or the hills -- expected the prime minister to dedicate at least five to ten minutes to genuinely listening to the voice of the people.'

Odisha Cong leaders detained ahead of Modi's visit

Odisha Cong leaders detained ahead of Modi's visit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Odisha Police detained several Congress workers ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on Friday.

Digital Rupee Faces Delay Over Banks' Tech Hurdles

Digital Rupee Faces Delay Over Banks' Tech Hurdles

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'There are no additional benefits for banks and market participants to use CBDC...'

How to make urban development projects more accountable

How to make urban development projects more accountable

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Implementation of the reforms through a special purpose vehicle is a way to seek greater accountability.

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.'

Being spied upon by Mumbai police, claims Maha Cong chief

Being spied upon by Mumbai police, claims Maha Cong chief

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal alleges Mumbai police surveillance, claiming an officer entered his room. He questions if CM Fadnavis ordered the snooping. BJP denies the allegations. Sapkal also raises questions about a hostage situation and accuses the CM of shielding criminals.

Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line on Wednesday

Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line on Wednesday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Navi Mumbai International Airport and a portion of the Mumbai Metro Line, marking significant improvements to transportation infrastructure in Mumbai.

IMF lowers India's growth projection to 6.2% for FY26

IMF lowers India's growth projection to 6.2% for FY26

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in 2025-26, slower than earlier estimated rate of 6.5 per cent, due to escalated trade tensions and global uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. "For India, the growth outlook is relatively more stable at 6.2 per cent in 2025, supported by private consumption, particularly in rural areas," IMF said in its World Economic Outlook (WEO).

Sharif thanks Trump for 'historic' trade deal with Pak

Sharif thanks Trump for 'historic' trade deal with Pak

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked United States President Donald Trump for the 'historic' trade agreement reached between Islamabad and Washington, and expressed hope that it would expand cooperation between the two nations.

PIX: Mumbaikars ride fully operational Aqua Metro line

PIX: Mumbaikars ride fully operational Aqua Metro line

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

With the opening of the 10.99-km 'Phase 2B', the city's first fully underground metro corridor covering a distance of 33.5 km between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and Aarey JVLR in the western suburbs, became completely operational from Thursday.

Why US-China Face-Off Is Advantage India

Why US-China Face-Off Is Advantage India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Amid US-China trade tensions and economic vulnerabilities, India must seize the 'China +1' opportunity, deepen reforms, secure FTAs, and globalise its firms for long-term growth, suggests Ajay Shah.

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

'Hidma's Death Is Death Of Maoist Insurgency'

'Hidma's Death Is Death Of Maoist Insurgency'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'The (Maoist) organisation is in visible decline. Their senior leaders are ageing. Forest life is unforgiving -- older leaders simply cannot cope physically.' 'Earlier, they attracted educated youth from cities. That stream has dried up. Today's recruits largely come from poor village backgrounds and lack ideological depth.'

Noida Airport set to begin operations post-Diwali

Noida Airport set to begin operations post-Diwali

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The Noida International Airport (NIA), being developed as a greenfield aviation hub in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, is on track to begin operations by the end of this year.

SC slams NGO for opposing Jayakwadi Dam solar project

SC slams NGO for opposing Jayakwadi Dam solar project

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition filed by an NGO challenging the construction of a renewable energy project at the Jayakwadi Dam in Maharashtra. The court criticized the NGO for opposing the project, stating that it would be detrimental to the country's progress if every project was resisted. The court also raised questions about the NGO's bona fides and funding, suggesting that it may have been influenced by a company that lost the tender for the project. The project, a floating solar power plant, was approved by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. The NGT had previously dismissed the NGO's plea, stating that it could not find any law prohibiting such activities in the eco-sensitive zone. The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's decision, finding no grounds to interfere.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.