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In Rio, BRICS to echo India's voice on terror, condemn Pahalgam attack

In Rio, BRICS to echo India's voice on terror, condemn Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The formulations in the declaration in reference to terrorism is going to be to our "satisfaction", Dammu Ravi, secretary (economic relations) in the external affairs ministry said on Monday.

Meta to jointly invest with Airtel in telecom infrastructure

Meta to jointly invest with Airtel in telecom infrastructure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Social media giant Meta Platforms and Bharti Airtel on Monday announced a collaboration to jointly invest in telecom infrastructure to cater to the rising demand of high speed data and digital services in India. The announcement comes on the back of telecom operators' demand to share revenue with service providers to build networks. "Airtel and Meta will jointly invest in global connectivity infrastructure and CPaaS (communications platform as a service) based new-age digital solutions to support the emerging requirements of customers and enterprises in India," the statement said.

With big-tickets projects, India to get a infrastructure boost

With big-tickets projects, India to get a infrastructure boost

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The Finance Minister's concerns come at a time when delays in 110 central infra projects due to regulatory hurdle issues have resulted in over Rs 1.57 lakh crore cost overruns.

Sebi revises REITs, InvITs disclosure norms for offer documents

Sebi revises REITs, InvITs disclosure norms for offer documents

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Sebi on Wednesday revised the disclosure requirements for Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts, revising norms related to financial information in offer documents and post-listing disclosures. Under the new rules, REITs and InvITs issuing offer documents or follow-on offers must disclose audited financial statements for the last three financial years and a stub period, if applicable, Sebi said in two separate circulars.

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

If it was Andhra Pradesh last Budget, it's poll-bound Bihar that has now turned to Centre with a list of demands. How the NDA government is delivering on promises.

How India can become a high-income country

How India can become a high-income country

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

For India to transform into a high-income country with a projected gross domestic product (GDP) of $23-35 trillion, will need a sustained annual growth of 8 per cent to 10 per cent. This will be powered by India's demographic dividend, technological innovation, and sectoral transformation, according to the "India@2047: Transforming India Into A Tech-Driven Economy" report by Bain & Company and Nasscom. By 2047, the services sector is expected to contribute 60 per cent of India's GDP, while manufacturing will account for 32 per cent, both playing a pivotal role in economic expansion.

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If as critics point out, the environmental impact assessment study was commissioned only after the auction process got underway with not all the stakeholders getting to know of it, then the government has already compromised the trust it could have enjoyed with Kerala's public including its coastal communities, points out Shyam G Menon.

Infra development: Rs 1.5 lakh cr outlay for interest-free loans to states

Infra development: Rs 1.5 lakh cr outlay for interest-free loans to states

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said Rs 1.5 lakh crore will be provided towards 50-year interest free loans to states, for infrastructure development. Also, an asset monetisation plan will be launched for 2025-30 period to infuse Rs 10 lakh crore capital in new projects.

Mahayuti govt conspired to shift C-295 facility to Gujarat: Cong

Mahayuti govt conspired to shift C-295 facility to Gujarat: Cong

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The Congress on Monday claimed that the Tata-Airbus C-295 aircraft facility inaugurated in Vadodara was earlier supposed to be set up in Nagpur and alleged that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instructions, the Centre and the Mahayuti dispensation have conspired to ensure the 'wholesale surrender' of Maharashtra's interests.

Centre To Boost States' Heatwave Plans

Centre To Boost States' Heatwave Plans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

About 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of the country's population, are currently at high to very high risk from extreme heat.

'Sensex Is Barometer Of Economy And Capital Markets'

'Sensex Is Barometer Of Economy And Capital Markets'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'BSE has facilitated nearly Rs 35 trillion in capital raising across multiple segments.'

Time, cost overruns delay infra projects

Time, cost overruns delay infra projects

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Time and cost overruns have delayed 850 infrastructure projects out of a 1,035 during the period between 1992 and 2009, says a study.

Flying from Mumbai airport to get costlier following user fee hike plan

Flying from Mumbai airport to get costlier following user fee hike plan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) has proposed a significant increase in User Development Fee (UDF) for international passengers, while domestic passengers will be charged a UDF for the first time. However, MIAL also proposed a 35% reduction in landing and parking charges, aiming to balance infrastructure development with cost-effective air travel for airlines. The new tariff structure is subject to approval by the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).

China suspends Lanka energy project after India protest

China suspends Lanka energy project after India protest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

China said it has suspended the project due to security concerns from a third party.

How Will Trump Change The World On April 2?

How Will Trump Change The World On April 2?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

We have entered a new era in human history, asserts Aakar Patel.

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'The defence forces have come up with certain problems they face in the drone space.' 'Recently we had a meeting at which they presented the problems to many of our start-ups and faculty.' 'Some of the start-ups have started working on the problems.'

Don't equate victim, perpetrator of terror attacks: Misri in Tokyo

Don't equate victim, perpetrator of terror attacks: Misri in Tokyo

Rediff.com22 May 2025

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has underscored the importance of not equating the victims and perpetrators of terror attacks, highlighting the need for global unity in combating terrorism. Speaking at Raisina Tokyo 2025, Misri expressed appreciation for Japan's support following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He also cautioned against the trend of some Western countries hyphenating India and Pakistan in the context of their recent military confrontation. Misri further outlined India's economic aspirations and its commitment to becoming a factor of stability in a turbulent world.

Iran-Israel war: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

Iran-Israel war: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Indian refiners are likely to import 2-2.2 million barrels per day of Russian crude oil in June - the highest in the last two years and more than the total volumes bought from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait, preliminary data by global trade analytics firm Kpler showed.

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Rs 1-trillion Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, which was announced in the July budget for FY25, of which Rs 20,000 crore has already been allocated, will be operationalised in the next two to three months, a top official said.

Backed by Turkey, Azerbaijan, Sharif seeks talks with India

Backed by Turkey, Azerbaijan, Sharif seeks talks with India

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Leaders of Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan agreed to strengthen their ties for the mutual benefit of their peoples, as well as for regional peace and prosperity. The understanding was reached at the Pakistan-Turkey-Azerbaijan trilateral summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif alongside presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev. Azerbaijan announced a USD 2 billion investment in Pakistan's economy. Turkey expressed support for the ceasefire between Pakistan and India and hopes that it evolves into permanent peace.

China calls for 'lasting ceasefire', backs Pakistan

China calls for 'lasting ceasefire', backs Pakistan

Rediff.com21 May 2025

China on Tuesday called for a 'comprehensive and lasting ceasefire' between India and Pakistan, urging both countries to properly handle their differences through dialogue.

FM readies roadmap to boost infrastructure spending

FM readies roadmap to boost infrastructure spending

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked various ministries to try to spend more than their capital expenditure targets as well as explore public private partnerships for viable projects. During a meeting with senior government officials to discuss the infrastructure roadmap, she also urged the ministries and their CPSEs to ensure clearance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) dues at the earliest. This was the fifth review meeting by the finance minister with ministries and departments on the infrastructure roadmap.

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Trump has a major decision to take in coming days -- specifically, how to rescue Israel from the attritional war that lies ahead, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The infrastructure spending target for 2020-25 was revised because of additional and amended data provided by central ministries, state governments since the release of the summary NIP Report in December 2019 when it was pegged at Rs 100 trillion.

UP's Rs 2-trillion plan to boost infrastructure before 2019 polls

UP's Rs 2-trillion plan to boost infrastructure before 2019 polls

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While, projects, including Rs 23,000 crore Purvanchal Expressway, totalling Rs 60,000 crore have already been launched, the Yogi Adityanath government is fast paving the way for laying the foundation of the remaining projects before the general election dates are announced.

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'In the past six months, capital markets have seen a dip, and realty is struggling. The stock-market investor will be cautious of putting that investment in real estate when there may be a slowdown coming.'

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

While India has become the largest data generating nation, and hosts more than 152 data centres, it is fed by only 18 undersea cables.

ISRO Set To Launch 7th Spy Satellite

ISRO Set To Launch 7th Spy Satellite

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The main focus of the all weather RISAT-1B satellite will be to observe the Indian land with its C-band synthetic aperture radar.

Private Hospitals to Add 34,000 Beds by FY29

Private Hospitals to Add 34,000 Beds by FY29

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Leading chains plan Rs 40K crore infra revival to close capacity gap over next 3-5 years

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Hyundai aims to raise exports to 30% of output by FY30 as domestic sales slow; six EVs among 26 product launches planned as part of long-term growth strategy.

US co launches $12-bn power, infrastructure fund

US co launches $12-bn power, infrastructure fund

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The fund would be promoted by three partners - Deepak Kavadia, Palak Jain, and Philip Ho, Managing Director of US-based private equity fund Cornell Capital. The promoters would own 75 per stake in the firm. "We are in talks with 10 large players at global scale.

Pak beefs up security for Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects

Pak beefs up security for Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The order was issued a day after Shehbaz held a telephonic conversation with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and among other issues also discussed the issue of security of Chinese in Pakistan.

Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan, Chandrayaan-4 launch schedules are out

Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan, Chandrayaan-4 launch schedules are out

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separate launches of the heavylift LVM-3 rocket that will carry five different components of the mission which will be assembled in orbit.

BrahMos destroyed Pakistan's air bases: Amit Shah

BrahMos destroyed Pakistan's air bases: Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that indigenously developed BrahMos missiles destroyed Pakistani air bases while its air defence system, borrowed from China, remained unused, during Operation Sindoor, which exposed its lies on terrorism to the world.

India to be 3rd largest economy by 2028: Morgan Stanley

India to be 3rd largest economy by 2028: Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

India will be the world's third-largest economy by 2028 as it becomes the world's most sought-after consumer market and gains share in global output, driven by macro stability influenced policy and better infrastructure, Morgan Stanley said. From a $3.5 trillion economy in 2023, the Indian economy is projected to expand to $4.7 trillion in 2026, which will make it the fourth largest in the world behind the US, China and Germany.

10 Hot Engineering Careers After Class 12

10 Hot Engineering Careers After Class 12

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nayagam PP, a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, lists the top and emerging career streams in engineering.

India's infrastructure sector needs $1-trillion booster in next 5-7 years: Vikas Khemani & Stephen Gallagher

India's infrastructure sector needs $1-trillion booster in next 5-7 years: Vikas Khemani & Stephen Gallagher

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Given the broken balance sheet and the limited fiscal room, the government has to kick off investment: Vikas Khemani & Stephen Gallagher.

MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday released its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, promising free cervical cancer vaccines for girls aged 9 to 16 and and two optional leave days for women employees during menstruation.

FinMin to meet PSU banks to review stalled projects

FinMin to meet PSU banks to review stalled projects

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Finance Ministry has called a meeting of heads of public sector banks to clear stalled projects.