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Govt initiates process to build 6 'Make In India' submarines for Rs 45k cr

Govt initiates process to build 6 'Make In India' submarines for Rs 45k cr

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

This would provide a major boost to the indigenous design and construction capability of submarines in India.

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'

Now, VCs to invest in rural tech

Now, VCs to invest in rural tech

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Venture capitals in India, which traditionally invested in urban segments or technology sector, have begun investing in rural-centric technology firms. Avishkaar India Micro Venture Capital Fund, Acumen Fund, and Rural Innovations Network are showing increased focus on rural markets.

Beware of Friday the 3rd!

Beware of Friday the 3rd!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

A new 'malicious worm' has begun infecting computer systems and threatens to attack on the third day of every month beginning February 3, according to Micro Trend, an anti-virus and content security company.

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The device is powered by AI engine that conducts risk analysis on an individual's health data to note the slightest of deviations from their healthy baselines and detect any early signs of health deterioration.

Vayalar Ravi to handle critically ill Deshmukh's portfolio

Vayalar Ravi to handle critically ill Deshmukh's portfolio

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Deshmukh, who is Science and Technology Minister, was given additional charge of the Ministry immediately after Virbhadra Singh resigned in the wake of a Himachal Pradesh court framing corruption charges against him in a 23-year-old case in June, this year.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

ICICI Bank bullish on farm sector

ICICI Bank bullish on farm sector

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

ICICI Bank has identified rural credit as the next growth platform for which it had decided to leverage the role of micro-credit organisations.

Viruses invade cellphones! 7 ways to be safe

Viruses invade cellphones! 7 ways to be safe

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

A recent report from anti-virus and Internet security software firm Trend Micro's TrendLabs indicates that mobile malwares have advanced at a surprising rate in the last three months.

New to Stock Market? Read these TIPS

New to Stock Market? Read these TIPS

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

At the outset, decide whether you want to be a trader or an investor, suggest Sarbajeet K Sen and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Eyeing Rafale deal, French team likely to visit India

Eyeing Rafale deal, French team likely to visit India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

A high-level team from France is expected to arrive in New Delhi next month to firm up the order for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft by India.

No coronavirus lockdown for aerospace, defence firms

No coronavirus lockdown for aerospace, defence firms

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'For Indian firms supplying global majors, coronavirus is both a threat and an opportunity.'

Want to be an entrepreneur? Here's some good news...

Want to be an entrepreneur? Here's some good news...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Easy financing, including grant of tax exemption, being considered to provide early stage funding.

HCL Comnet to hire 3,200

HCL Comnet to hire 3,200

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

IT infrastructure solutions provider HCL Comnet on Thursday said it would increase its headcount to 5,000 from 1,800 in next three years and announced a tie-up with Trend Micro to offer network security solutions.

The famous five taking on shady Chinese lending apps

The famous five taking on shady Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

A bunch of CEOs in their mid-30s and early 40s are trying to rectify the scenario where shady lending applications trap hapless borrowers with astronomically high interest rates and even bodily harm if the money was repaid. Anup Roy reports.

New improved nuclear capable Agni-5 successfully test-fired

New improved nuclear capable Agni-5 successfully test-fired

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Many new technologies developed indigenously were successfully tested in the Agni-5 trial.

Modi inaugurates India's first international exchange

Modi inaugurates India's first international exchange

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

INX will trade initially in equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives including index and stocks

#GadgetSpeak: Is the Realme 2 better than the Redmi Y2?

#GadgetSpeak: Is the Realme 2 better than the Redmi Y2?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Ashish Narsale makes the comparison for you.

The future of fashion is sheer!

The future of fashion is sheer!

Rediff.com9 May 2017

A bunch of designers show you how to rock the sheer trend in 2017.

Digital lenders step up to help early-stage startups

Digital lenders step up to help early-stage startups

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

In order to make it hassle-free, various start-up support groups such as TiE (The Indus Entrepreneur) and India Angel Network (IAN) are partnering with the digital NBFCs to extend debt finance to their member companies.

Should India stop growing sugarcane?

Should India stop growing sugarcane?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Although the crop devours water, it remains important for India, reports Surinder Sud.

Diwali gift for MSMEs: Modi announces 12 'historic' policies

Diwali gift for MSMEs: Modi announces 12 'historic' policies

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Announcing a slew of measures for the sector, he said GST-registered micro, small and medium enterprises will be sanctioned a loan of Rs 1 crore in just 59 minutes through a new portal.

What will Nabard do with Rs 500 cr?

What will Nabard do with Rs 500 cr?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

At the end of the day what counts is that Nabard has been rewarded with the management of another Rs 500 crore

FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Credit to priority sectors as well as small and medium industries will be discussed to find ways to accelerate economic growth.

ITC acquires Australian biotech firm

ITC acquires Australian biotech firm

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

ITC Ltd has acquired the Technico Pty Ltd of Australia. The acquisition has been made through Russell Credit Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary and investment arm of ITC Ltd.

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

One reason for the surge in cases is the spread of infection at large weddings. Weddings turned out to be super spreaders.

36 Indian cities to be seismically zoned

36 Indian cities to be seismically zoned

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Union Minister for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal on Friday said that because of lack of data on local seismic activities in those urban areas falling in seismic zones V and IV, construction activities so far done in those cities couldn't be termed very safe in the event of incidence of mega earthquakes.

Modi's 10-dimensional Vision 2030

Modi's 10-dimensional Vision 2030

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The first dimension of this vision will be to build physical as well as social infrastructure for a $10-trillion economy and to provide ease of living: Goyal.

Industry urged to participate in CSR

Industry urged to participate in CSR

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Capart wants to help the industry fulfil corporate social responsibility

FinMin against relaxing 30% domestic sourcing norms for Apple

FinMin against relaxing 30% domestic sourcing norms for Apple

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Single-brand retailers are also allowed to take e-commerce route for such trading.

MSMEs get early Diwali, GST refund in 30 days

MSMEs get early Diwali, GST refund in 30 days

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Reacting to the announcement, MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari said clearing GST dues within 30 days will be highly beneficial for the MSME sector and will also be instrumental in increasing job opportunities.

Ex-Sebi chief Sinha to assist RBI on measures for MSMEs

Ex-Sebi chief Sinha to assist RBI on measures for MSMEs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The eight-member committee under Sinha will also examine the factors affecting the timely and adequate availability of finance to the sector.

Experts share their view on the Budget

Experts share their view on the Budget

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Industry analysts provide their insight into Budget 2012.

Govt to encourage SMEs to go in for patents

Govt to encourage SMEs to go in for patents

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The government, in collaboration with the UN-body World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), has commissioned a study to ascertain whether India's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are prepared to adopt the global IPR regime.

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Agni-V is a three stage missile, 17 metres tall, two metres wide and capable of carrying 1.5 tonne of nuclear warheads.

Will PMC Bank depositors get their money?

Will PMC Bank depositors get their money?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

There will be different ways of returning the money, depending on the profile of the depositors and the amount, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

If automation is the future, these jobs will surge in 2018.

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The announcement comes two days ahead of the proposed historic launch of the ISRO's 100th satellite along with 30 others in a single mission from Sriharikota.

Ban 2: No more Chinese firms in highway projects

Ban 2: No more Chinese firms in highway projects

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

India will not allow Chinese companies to participate in highway projects, including those through joint ventures, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday amid the border standoff with China. Gadakri also said the government will ensure that Chinese investors are not entertained in various sectors like the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).