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MotoGP apologises after broadcasting distorted India map sans J&K

MotoGP apologises after broadcasting distorted India map sans J&K

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India are hosting a motorsport event of this magnitude for the first time since the 2013 Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, which was dropped from the calendar due to financial, taxation and bureaucratic issues.

Afghanistan's cricketers to train in Noida after MoU with BCCI

Afghanistan's cricketers to train in Noida after MoU with BCCI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Afghanistan's cricket team will shifted its home base from Sharjah to the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Noida where they will play their matches and practice after an MoU was signed on Thursday in this regard.

Why arrival of 12 more cheetahs to India being delayed

Why arrival of 12 more cheetahs to India being delayed

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

A formal signing of an agreement is holding up their inter-continental translocation, wildlife experts have said.

Wenger promises to 'dig out talent' in India

Wenger promises to 'dig out talent' in India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Legendary coach Arsene Wenger on Tuesday committed himself to "digging out talent" in India and place the country on world football map.

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Either Jeddah or Riyadh will host Santosh knockouts for 3 years, says AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The MoU, expected to be signed on Tuesday, coincides with Maharashtra's 350th anniversary celebrations of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is then expected to be dispatched to India later this year for an agreed period.

Gujarat wasn't even in race for Vedanta-Foxconn: Sena

Gujarat wasn't even in race for Vedanta-Foxconn: Sena

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka were competing for the Foxconn-Vedanta semiconductor manufacturing plant'

'Risky operation': South Africa on death of 2 cheetahs

'Risky operation': South Africa on death of 2 cheetahs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'The risks for injury and mortality will be increasing, and these risks are factored into the reintroduction plan'

Mittal Steel to sign MoU with Orissa in 2 months

Mittal Steel to sign MoU with Orissa in 2 months

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Mittal Steel is likely to sign within the next two months, an agreement with the Orissa government for setting up a steel plant at an investment of $7 billion.

23 companies in race for ISRO's small satellite launch vehicle technology

23 companies in race for ISRO's small satellite launch vehicle technology

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

As many as 23 companies have evinced interest in acquiring the Indian space agency's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle technology, said a top official who termed it a "tremendous response". Chairman of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) Pawan K Goenka said on Thursday that they are keen to see how the private sector uses the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology. "There has been a tremendous response, 23 companies have (so far) shown interest in applying for this technology.

12 cheetahs from South Africa en route to India

12 cheetahs from South Africa en route to India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Presently, the eight cheetahs at Kuno are killing a prey every three-four days and are in good health, officials said.

5 held in Arunachal over death of two in firing at Assam border

5 held in Arunachal over death of two in firing at Assam border

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Two persons died in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday after alleged firing along the inter-state border.

2 killed in firing at Arunachal-Assam border, 3 go missing

2 killed in firing at Arunachal-Assam border, 3 go missing

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Two persons died and three others went missing after alleged firing along the Arunachal Pradesh border in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday, the police said.

Gujarat bags Foxconn's Rs 1.54 lakh cr semiconductor project

Gujarat bags Foxconn's Rs 1.54 lakh cr semiconductor project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A joint venture of the Indian conglomerate Vedanta and Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government on Tuesday to set up a semiconductor and display manufacturing unit in the state.

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

EAM Jaishankar's mission is aimed at strengthening India's strategic autonomy in a complex international environment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Major defence deals with India to be announced: White House

Major defence deals with India to be announced: White House

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Modi and Biden will have a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday before holding high-level talks.

Something very rotten, says HC; reopens 2 DMK ministers' asset cases

Something very rotten, says HC; reopens 2 DMK ministers' asset cases

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Justice N Anand Venkatesh, who holds the portfolio for MP/MLA cases in the state, took up the cases against senior ministers Thangam Thennarasu and his wife and KKSSR Ramachandran and his spouse and also a friend of the DMK leader.

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Although the special relationship might compel Bhutan to be considerate of Indian interests, new challenges will likely arise. An emerging new phase of relations will also call for fresh redlines between India and Bhutan, observe Harsh V Pant and Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy.

Shinde govt under Oppn attack after Guj bags Rs 1.54 lakh cr Foxconn project

Shinde govt under Oppn attack after Guj bags Rs 1.54 lakh cr Foxconn project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The Nationalist Congress Party, the main opposition outfit, accused the neighbouring state, ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party, of 'snatching morsel from Maharashtra's mouth.'

Higher discounts likely to prompt India to buy more crude oil from UAE

Higher discounts likely to prompt India to buy more crude oil from UAE

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Higher discounts on crude oil offered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to wean India away from Russian crude may soon see Indian refiners ramping up purchases from the Gulf nation, officials at multiple refiners said. They also pointed to the recent agreement on trade settlement in national currencies signed between India and the UAE as a reason for this. "While discussions are underway, the UAE has offered discounts on crude, which will be more than that of the current level of Russian discounts.

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In the recent past, Adityanath and the RSS seem to have come closer. The warmth is more on the part of the RSS. And even now, not all requests from the RSS are accommodated by the UP government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Drone, jet engine deals will boost India-US defence ties: Experts

Drone, jet engine deals will boost India-US defence ties: Experts

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

India is also likely to sign a deal to buy MQ-9B Predator armed drones from US manufacturer General Atomics.

Kota suicides: Wardens, hostel staff to undergo professional training

Kota suicides: Wardens, hostel staff to undergo professional training

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Wardens and staff members of hostels in Kota will be given professional training in mess management, psychological and behavioural counselling, and other aspects of students' care to equip them to battle the rising number of suicides by aspirants in the coaching hub.

Adani Power's Rs 7k cr deal to buy DB Power assets falls through

Adani Power's Rs 7k cr deal to buy DB Power assets falls through

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Adani Power Ltd's Rs 7,017-crore deal to buy thermal power assets of DB Power has fallen after the initial pact expired. "We wish to inform that the long stop date under the memorandum of understanding dated August 18, 2022, has expired," Adani Power said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Earlier in August 2022, Adani Power had informed the bourses that it has agreed to acquire DB Power Ltd (DB Power), which owns and operates a running 2x600 MW thermal power plant at district Janjgir Champa in Chhattisgarh.

Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is in early discussions to buy a minority stake in billionaire Mukesh Ambani's rapidly expanding retail unit for about $1 billion (Rs 8,200 crore), sources said. The Qatar Investment Authority is keen on tapping the fast-growing Indian market and has entered into a discussion to buy about 1 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures, sources with knowledge of the matter said. Talks, sources said, are at a preliminary stage and being led by an executive director on the board of parent Reliance Industries Ltd.

Adani Group, Posco ink JV worth $5 billion

Adani Group, Posco ink JV worth $5 billion

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Industrialist Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has signed a pact with South Korea's Posco to explore business opportunities in sectors like steel, renewable energy among others. Both the entities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect. In a statement on Thursday, Adani Group said the investment under the MoU is estimated to be up to $5 billion.

Settle border issues for 'legal ties': China to Bhutan

Settle border issues for 'legal ties': China to Bhutan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Bhutan firmly abides by the one-China principle meaning Taiwan and Tibet are part of China and stands ready to work with China for an early settlement of the boundary issue and advance the political process of establishing diplomatic relations, it said.

Firm given task to repair Morbi bridge, reopened without nod: Civic body to HC

Firm given task to repair Morbi bridge, reopened without nod: Civic body to HC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The civic body submitted the affidavit before a division bench of Chief Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Ashutosh Shastri which is hearing a suo motu (on its own) case on the collapse of the bridge.

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The lackadaisical approach on part of the management of Oreva company resulting in "one of the most severe and tragic human calamities" cannot be countenanced, the SIT said.

India welcomes 12 cheetahs from S Africa; count rises to 20

India welcomes 12 cheetahs from S Africa; count rises to 20

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

There are now 10 male cheetahs and as many females at MP's Kuno National Park.

Delhi police, Truecaller to ink pact for protecting people from cyber frauds

Delhi police, Truecaller to ink pact for protecting people from cyber frauds

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

In addition to educating Delhiites and holding a joint awareness campaign against cyber frauds, Truecaller will also display official numbers of the Delhi police representatives on the app's government directory services.

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here are list of some of the big ticket announcements.

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'IT companies do not have a large presence there either in terms of market and team. So, the impact of the war will be minimal. But West Asia is an emerging economy.'

Rise above politics, consider shifting Kuno cheetahs to Raj, SC tells Centre

Rise above politics, consider shifting Kuno cheetahs to Raj, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com18 May 2023

A bench of justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol told the Centre that from reports of experts and articles, it appears that KNP does not seem to be sufficient for such large number of cheetahs and the Union government may consider shifting them to other sanctuaries.

MotoGP India: Visa hassles for champ Marc Marquez, others

MotoGP India: Visa hassles for champ Marc Marquez, others

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Former MotoGP rider Capirossi pleased with BIC ahead of inaugural race

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

He said the South African cheetahs will first arrive at the Gwalior Air Force base in MP on Saturday morning and 30 minutes later they will be transported some 165km away to KNP in Sheopur district by IAF helicopters.

'Sena has signed an MoU with you for our Mumbai dreams'

'Sena has signed an MoU with you for our Mumbai dreams'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The first sign of Make In India's success, Uddhav Thackeray felt, would emerge when Maharashtra halted the outflow of Mumbaikars to foreign countries, by building schools, colleges and universities of repute.

India watches as China-Bhutan sign boundary talks pact

India watches as China-Bhutan sign boundary talks pact

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Bhutan on Thursday announced that it firmed up a "three-step roadmap" for expediting the negotiations with China to resolve the long-pending boundary dispute between the two countries, a development that India said it has taken note of.

NTPC in a sweet spot; likely to be poised for leadership in renewables

NTPC in a sweet spot; likely to be poised for leadership in renewables

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

There's a straightforward relationship between economic activity and power consumption. If economic activity increases, so does power consumption. Since the latest GDP (gross domestic product) data indicates India's growth rates exceeded expectations in the second half if the 2022-23 financial year (H2FY23) and GDP estimates of FY24 are strong, we would expect power consumption to rise as indeed it has. There is also a direct relationship between power consumption and National Thermal Power Corporation or NTPC's results since the public sector undertaking (PSU) is the largest power generator in India.

Rutgers varsity inks academic partnership MoU with India

Rutgers varsity inks academic partnership MoU with India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The MoU was signed by New York Consul Geneal Dnyaneshwar Mulay on behalf of the ICCR and Richard L Edwards, executive vice president for Academic Affairs and interim Chancellor, Rutgers University to initiate this academic partnership.