News for 'pan-India'

Pepe Jeans to open 50 stores by Sept 2010

Pepe Jeans to open 50 stores by Sept 2010

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Pepe Jeans India plans to open 50 more stores pan-India in the next 12 months which would give it a stronger market presence.

'I have never been happier making someone else cry'

'I have never been happier making someone else cry'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'This is a movie for a lot of people, but for us, it's an experience.' Dhadak stars Ishaan Khatter and Jahnvi Kapoor talk about their success.

'Congress underestimated Scindia'

'Congress underestimated Scindia'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'Kamal Nath and Digvijaya intentionally ignored Jyotiraditya's presence'

Indian Energy Exchange gets approval

Indian Energy Exchange gets approval

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

IEX, promoted by Financial Technologies, will be a pan India neutral and transparent electronic demutualized exchange for efficient price discovery in the electricity market. PTC India Ltd has consented to take 26 per cent stake in IEX.

Tata Tele plans Rs 5k-cr write-off

Tata Tele plans Rs 5k-cr write-off

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

In what can be termed as the biggest write-off by an Indian firm, CDMA service provider Tata Teleservices is planning to restructure the company to offset losses of around Rs 5,141 crore (Rs 51.41 billion) by way of capital revamp.

'Like Modi-Shah in BJP, Gandhi family is our brand equity'

'Like Modi-Shah in BJP, Gandhi family is our brand equity'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

'It would indeed be difficult for someone from outside the Gandhi family to run the party'

Gujarat cops crack serial blasts case

Gujarat cops crack serial blasts case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

"We have almost entirely solved the case. We have arrested 10 people who were involved in the July 26 blasts including the mastermind, Mufti Abu Bashir," Gujarat Director General of Police P C Pande said. He said most of the arrested persons were part of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India and Bashir, picked up in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat Police, had planned out the entire blasts.

This road trip is not for everyone

This road trip is not for everyone

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Rajesh Karkera details how an exciting off road competition tested his motoring skills and perseverance.

Marks & Spencer to double India presence by 2016

Marks & Spencer to double India presence by 2016

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

It had signed a joint venture with Reliance Retail to form M&S Reliance India Private Limited in April 2008.

3G bid crosses Rs 15,400 crore

3G bid crosses Rs 15,400 crore

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Mumbai continued to be the most expensive service area as its bid stood at Rs 2,939.59 crore.

SBI sees huge response from Nano buyers

SBI sees huge response from Nano buyers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

The bookings for Rs 1 lakh Nano car by the Tata Motors are pouring in from all parts of the country as the sole booking agent SBI said it has distributed lakhs of applications for the world's cheapest car.

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 7,409, as many as 764 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. Of the total 273 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 127 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 36, Gujarat at 22 and Delhi at 19.

BJP corners more than 50% vote share in several states

BJP corners more than 50% vote share in several states

Rediff.com23 May 2019

As per the preliminary estimates, the BJP has significantly improved its national vote share from 31.34 per cent in 2014 to a new record high, while there appeared to be only a marginal change in case of the Congress from its 19.5 per cent score of the last elections.

Five mobile phones busted a terror network

Five mobile phones busted a terror network

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

"We had received leads into the case on the basis of five mobile phones used by the conspirators of the blasts," Joint Commissioner (Crime Branch) Ashish Bhatia told media persons as police claimed to have solved the July 26 serial blasts by arresting 10 alleged SIMI activists, including mastermind Mufti Abu Bashir.

GSM players set for another battle

GSM players set for another battle

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

New telecom operators who have been given licences to operate pan-India GSM mobile services are all set to fight a bitter battle with the established GSM players like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular.

Finance ministry to advise on spectrum

Finance ministry to advise on spectrum

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

The telecom ministry has referred the matter of number of 3G spectrum slots in each circle to the Finance Ministry.

Govt issues 22 new telecom licenses

Govt issues 22 new telecom licenses

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

The government on Thursday issued 22 more licenses to new players, including Idea Cellular and realty major Unitech, a move that would bring in competition and lower mobile tariffs.

Will remain in state politics, says Parrikar

Will remain in state politics, says Parrikar

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday asserted he will remain in state politics saying he is not eyeing the national political stage either "through Lok Sabha polls or any other way".

No major sops for IT sector

No major sops for IT sector

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

There are no major announcements in the Union Budget 2014-15.

Bad news on job front as unemployment rate hits 5-year high

Bad news on job front as unemployment rate hits 5-year high

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The unemployment rate in India has shot up to a five-year high of five per cent in 2015-16, with the figure significantly higher at 8.7 per cent for women as compared to 4.3 per cent for men, says a report by Labour Bureau.

'BJP front-runner for LS polls after K'taka'

'BJP front-runner for LS polls after K'taka'

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Senior party leader Arun Jaitley said the party may be 'little away from the magical figure' of 113 in the 224- member assembly.

No undue advantage given to Reliance Jio: DoT

No undue advantage given to Reliance Jio: DoT

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

DoT and the company have not done anything that breached the guidelines mentioned in the notice inviting applications for the auction of the BWA spectrum in 2010, it stated in a reply to CAG's draft audit report.

RCOM Q1 net up 24% at Rs 1,512 cr

RCOM Q1 net up 24% at Rs 1,512 cr

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Riding high on a sharp growth in subscriber base, Anil Ambani group's telecom arm RCOM on Thursday reported a 23.9 per cent jump in its first quarter net profit at Rs 1,512 crore (Rs 15.12 billion) and announced plans to invest over Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) in the current fiscal.

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The EC said 'there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. Their leaders have been depicted in such a manner that their identification is clear and obvious to the viewers'.

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Don't hold your horsepower any more!

Panel allows GSM, CDMA with same licence

Panel allows GSM, CDMA with same licence

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

It means a CDMA players like Reliance can also operate GSM services and get the required spectrum from the government within the same licence. Earlier, they were allowed spectrum either for CDMA or for GSM within the licence. However, now they have to pay an amount equal to the entry fee of a UASL licence (over Rs 1,680 crore for a pan-India licence) to get the spectrum as recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

DoT to start allotting spectrum to new players

DoT to start allotting spectrum to new players

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

License agreements are expected to be signed with all the nine LoI holders in the next two days and spectrum would be allotted subsequently, to begin with, in those circles where it is available readily, telecom ministry officials said. Four firms have got LoIs for pan-India operations while others have got for additional circles. The nine companies are Unitech, Datacom, Shyam Telelink, Loop Telecom, S Tel, Swan Telecom, Spice Telecom, Idea and Tata Teleservices.

Spice petition: Telecom tribunal notice to govt

Spice petition: Telecom tribunal notice to govt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

During the proceedings, Spice Telecom's counsel Mukul Rohatgi contended that DoT decided not to allow the licence as the operator had a turnover of only Rs 1,100 crore (Rs 11 billion). The decision was discriminatory, he said. However, Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal declined to pass any interim relief to the firm.

Excise duty: Jewellers sharpen pitch, to hold rally tomorrow

Excise duty: Jewellers sharpen pitch, to hold rally tomorrow

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The strike entered the 15th day on Wednesday.

Xiaomi launches Mi5, to take on Apple, Samsung

Xiaomi launches Mi5, to take on Apple, Samsung

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Xiaomi has unveiled its flagship Mi5 handset, priced at Rs 24,999.

US Pizza plans 1,000 outlets by 2011

US Pizza plans 1,000 outlets by 2011

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Bangalore-based US Pizza Restaurants, which sells the fast food under the brand name US Pizza, will invest more than Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) to open over 1,000 outlets by 2011 for a pan-India expansion.US Pizza is also planning to open more than 40-45 outlets in European countries such as Norway, Sweden, Germany and France and in domestic front, it is planning to enter a new city every month as they are looking to tap new markets by entering tier-II and tier-III cities.

PE deals remain hot in Indian kitchens

PE deals remain hot in Indian kitchens

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Experts believe MNCs, which look for a strong foothold in the Indian kitchen appliances space, target the leading organised players in the industry.

DoT may issue LoIs to all applicants

DoT may issue LoIs to all applicants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

The government is understood to have decided to issue letters of intent to all applicants seeking permission to start telecom services and is expecting that at least six companies will convert them into pan-India licences after submitting over Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) as initial licence fee.

Fortis plans 40 hospitals by 2012

Fortis plans 40 hospitals by 2012

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Ranbaxy Group company Fortis Healthcare is targeting a pan-India presence with plans to set up 40 super-speciality hospitals by 2010.

Metro Cash, Reliance rope in ICICI to spot propert

Metro Cash, Reliance rope in ICICI to spot propert

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

German retail giant Metro Cash & Carry and India's emerging retail venture Reliance Retail have roped in the property services group of ICICI Bank for identifying retail properties for its proposed pan India expansion.

Future Group bags INOX media rights

Future Group bags INOX media rights

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Future Media, the media company of Kishore Biyani's Future group, announced the acquisition of on-screen media rights of all Inox Leisure multiplexes in the country for the next two and half years.

IBM to start operations in Vizag

IBM to start operations in Vizag

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

IBM India on Wednesday announced its operations in Vizag, as part of its expansion plans to enter 14 new cities in the country, in line with its strategy to make India a truly global hub.

Two members of 'Indian wing of IS' arrested

Two members of 'Indian wing of IS' arrested

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The two, whose names have been withheld, were being questioned by a joint team of intelligence agencies.

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'How does relief in the form of citizenship to a persecuted Hindu in Bangladesh put the citizenship of an Indian Muslim in danger?', asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.