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COAI defends Huawei, says it is no threat to national security

COAI defends Huawei, says it is no threat to national security

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

COAI has argued that in India the government has been working to keep telecom networks secure, with reviews of the security policy and the insertion of specific clauses into the licences to prevent any risk to network security.

'Investment in human capital will give India an edge'

'Investment in human capital will give India an edge'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

India in the last five-seven years did not do as well as it could to push progress.

HTC to fight against Apple's lawsuit

HTC to fight against Apple's lawsuit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Taiwanese cellphone maker HTC Corp on Thursday said it will strongly defend itself against the patent infringement lawsuits brought by software giant Apple.

2020: Equities will remain in favour

2020: Equities will remain in favour

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Amid slowing growth and low interest rates, investors will need to focus on stock-picking, suggests John Remmert.

IITians build unique, affordable solar-powered cold storage

IITians build unique, affordable solar-powered cold storage

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Young IIT engineers have come up with an affordable solution to the wastage of agricultural produce by developing a unique solar-powered cold storage system which works at almost zero running cost.

Amid LAC standoff, IAF receives final delivery of Apache, Chinook

Amid LAC standoff, IAF receives final delivery of Apache, Chinook

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Both the Apache and Chinook helicopters have been pressed into service as part of the IAF's deployment along the LAC in view of the bitter standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, officials said.

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

When President Obama lands in New Delhi later this week, this spirit of accommodation must reignite a strategic economic relationship between the two countries.

Auto part makers seek Rs 7,500 crore from FinMin

Auto part makers seek Rs 7,500 crore from FinMin

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

At present, the auto sector accounts for about 60 per cent of India's current machine tool demand.

Pharma industry wants Budget to offer tax clarity

Pharma industry wants Budget to offer tax clarity

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pharma body wants all excisable goods used for R&D purposes should be exempted from central excise duty.

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

OXSIGHT, founded in 2016 to create wearable technology devices based on how the brain manages visual information, began conducting trials in India two years ago in partnership with leading eye hospitals and clinics.

Tata Motors wants to be among India's top 3: Mistry

Tata Motors wants to be among India's top 3: Mistry

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The company is banking on investments lined up for product development and other innovations.

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Although large companies like Nestle, Dabur or HUL have been impacted by this slowdown in demand, it was the small, local players that have been hit harder.

Recovered people showing faster response to Covishield: Study

Recovered people showing faster response to Covishield: Study

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Those who have recovered from COVID-19 respond faster to the Covishield vaccine and reach high antibody levels, says a study, leading to hopes that they may not need a second dose and therefore help widen India's corona immunisation cover.

PepsiCo to invest Rs 33,000 cr in India by 2020

PepsiCo to invest Rs 33,000 cr in India by 2020

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The company, which has so far invested $2 billion in the country since its entry in 1989, said the investment will be made to strengthen its capability in various strategic areas, including innovation, manufacturing, infrastructure and agriculture.

Indian solar group wins top UK award

Indian solar group wins top UK award

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The prize, worth 40,000 pounds, was announced yesterday night by noted environmentalist and broadcaster, Sir David Attenborough.

JLR's future bright; shouldn't run before it can walk: Tata

JLR's future bright; shouldn't run before it can walk: Tata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Bullish on Jaguar Land Rover, top industrialist Ratan Tata has hinted at Tatas manufacturing these marquee brands in India, Eastern Europe and the US.

American-made AK-47 set to fire through USA

American-made AK-47 set to fire through USA

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Kalashnikov USA announced on Tuesday that it is now selling AK-47 assault rifles and shotguns that have been manufactured at a US factory.

India under pressure, as China, US ink trade pact

India under pressure, as China, US ink trade pact

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Govt says Information Technology Agreement will be beneficial to India only when domestic manufacturing is robust

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

These start-ups are different from the ones that have made it big in India.

Why Roche lost a patent battle in India

Why Roche lost a patent battle in India

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The Valcyte case is vital as it bars incremental innovation and recognises the right of patient groups to oppose patents.

Indian pharma firms swallow bitter pill in US, EU

Indian pharma firms swallow bitter pill in US, EU

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Regulators tighten net on safety grounds.

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The letter was the latest sign of US frustration about the business environment in India.

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

In an interaction with former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on the impact of lockdown on India's economy, Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, said India tried to implement a hard lockdown which was still porous and ended up with the worst of both worlds.

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Around 11,500 ingredients have been put on the website for the public opinion.

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.'

Now, flush-free sanitaryware

Now, flush-free sanitaryware

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Reliance, ONGC, Bharat Petroleum bag top awards

Reliance, ONGC, Bharat Petroleum bag top awards

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was to give away the awards but he could not attend because he was travelling.

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability". "Ratan Tata's support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to put India on the global map with dignity and respect has been noted by each and everyone. "A man respected by the business communities of all the three countries - India, Israel and UAE - he epitomises unity, peace and sustainability," the president of the bilateral chamber, Gul Kripalani, said.

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

"For several months, we've been working with President (Donald) Trump's transition and governance teams and leaders in Congress providing information on our many programmes and potential business opportunities-including the proposed sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to India," a Lockheed official said.

Chemicals: Import duty reduction on feedstock sought

Chemicals: Import duty reduction on feedstock sought

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Sustained growth only if domestic manufacturing rises

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

IT sector has lots of hope from the Union Budget 2014-15.

Allow retail of Tamiflu: Domestic pharma cos

Allow retail of Tamiflu: Domestic pharma cos

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The central government's decision to continue controlling supply of the swine flu drug, oseltamivir, will help the drug innovator, Swiss multinational Hoffmann-La Roche, and its Indian licencee, Hetero Drugs, maintain their effective monopoly in the country, even as the drug lacks patent protection in India, fear domestic industry circles.

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

PM Modi proposed a USD one billion line of credit to promote projects that support physical and digital connectivity between India and ASEAN.

US and India's tech dilemma

US and India's tech dilemma

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Newly minted American engineers are going into finance because tech jobs have been offshored.

Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

India's first mRNA platform-based vaccine will remain stable at 2-8 degrees Celsius while Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine needs minus 70 degrees Celsius and Moderna vaccine can remain stable for six months at minus 20 degrees Celsius, reports Sohini Das.

Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh cr commitments

Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh cr commitments

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Maharashtra could become the gateway for the rest of the country.

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The PM said Japan and the Indian diaspora has a big role to play in India's growth story.

US healthcare Bill: Gains for Indian pharma

US healthcare Bill: Gains for Indian pharma

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Opportunities will also stem from the clear support for generics.