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Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The interim budget 2024-24 on Thursday allocated Rs 1,277.80 crore for census, a significant reduction from 2021-22 when Rs 3,768 crore was allocated and an indication that the exercise may not be carried out even after three years of delay.

BBC bags radio rights in India

BBC bags radio rights in India

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

The BBC won exclusive radio rights to all international matches in India for four years, including the England series.

Tune into radio, earn upto 70 K

Tune into radio, earn upto 70 K

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Private radios defy Nepal govt ban

Private radios defy Nepal govt ban

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Nepal FM, along with two other private radio stations earlier defied a February 1 ban by broadcasting news reports over the past month.

Mobile satellite radio in India soon

Mobile satellite radio in India soon

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Delphi Corporation, an automotive systems and components manufacturer, On Monday announced an agreement with WorldSpace Inc, the global satellite radio broadcaster, to make mobile satellite radio available in India for the first time.

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

100th episode of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' to be broadcast live in United Nations headquarters

PIL seeks to cancel Radio City's license

PIL seeks to cancel Radio City's license

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

A public interest litigation seeking cancellation of the license of the Star group owned FM radio channel Radio City has been filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court.

Akash NG Can Shoot Enemy Target In Seconds

Akash NG Can Shoot Enemy Target In Seconds

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

By the time the enemy aircraft is 50 km away, the Akash-NG's computers have calculated the launch trajectory and impact point and launched the missile.

Radio presenter apologises over Boucher remark

Radio presenter apologises over Boucher remark

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

A top radio presenter apologised live on air after an unsavoury remark about injured Proteas wicketkeeper Mark Boucher.

Adlabs, HT Music, win FM radio licence

Adlabs, HT Music, win FM radio licence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Anil Ambani-controlled Adlabs and Hindustan Times' HT Music & Entertainment have bagged licences in the second phase of FM radio expansion, including Delhi and Mumbai.

TRAI keen on satellite radio service

TRAI keen on satellite radio service

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

Envisaging to further expand the scope of radio, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday invited suggestions on issues relating to satellite radio service to chalk out a policy framework for the new technology which, among other things, ca

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

He presented the first-ever National Creators' Awards at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

Trai wants news on community radio

Trai wants news on community radio

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Now, radio host claims Roebuck made him 'uncomfortable'

Now, radio host claims Roebuck made him 'uncomfortable'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Late cricket writer Peter Roebuck's mysterious personal life has become a subject of speculation after his suicide in South Africa with a radio host claiming that the celebrated journalist made him feel 'uncomfotable' and acted 'inappropriately' during an interaction.

Plea to cut FM radio licence fee

Plea to cut FM radio licence fee

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Radio City 91 FM, an FM radio station jointly promoted by Music Broadcast Private Ltd and STAR TV, hopes to break even in next two years time, provided there is a slash in the FM radio broadcaster licensing fee.

First LS polls: How EC resolved identity crisis of 28L women voters

First LS polls: How EC resolved identity crisis of 28L women voters

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In some states, many women voters had enrolled themselves by their relationship with the male members of their family instead of providing their own names.

FM radio: Star looks out for partner

FM radio: Star looks out for partner

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Media and entertainment major Star on Tuesday said it was looking to pick up stake in an Indian company for entry into the private FM radio sector.

Khawaja expects players to be picked on class, not form

Khawaja expects players to be picked on class, not form

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Khawaja said his next opening partner shouldn't be picked on the basis of how many runs he had scored at the first-class level.

Ericsson radio base stations in India

Ericsson radio base stations in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Swedish telecom major Ericsson will be the first multinational to manufacture radio base stations for mobile phones in India to cater to the operators here for their network roll-outs.

Delhi to have 15000 radio cabs before CWG 2010

Delhi to have 15000 radio cabs before CWG 2010

Rediff.com7 May 2010

It will be a smooth ride for tourists and citizens during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi as Delhi government estimates that around 15,000 radio taxis will be on the roads by October.

'A truly special journey': Modi on 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'

'A truly special journey': Modi on 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

'Mann Ki Baat' is being broadcast by more than 500 broadcast centres of All India Radio.

Why e-auction of radio stations may hamper the industry

Why e-auction of radio stations may hamper the industry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

As the government has adopted ascending e-auction for radio waves, there is a danger that players might end up overbidding.

Radio ad share to double in 3 years

Radio ad share to double in 3 years

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

UK's Asian radio plans US debut

UK's Asian radio plans US debut

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

Polls may not boost FM radio firms

Polls may not boost FM radio firms

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

Kashmiri separatist leader Fai radio tagged

Kashmiri separatist leader Fai radio tagged

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Kashmir-born US citizen, Fai, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week on charges of working for the Government of Pakistan, in particular its spy agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), to lobby at the Capitol Hill and the Administration on Kashmir.

Govt to allow media firms demerge FM radio biz

Govt to allow media firms demerge FM radio biz

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

According to sources, the proposal regarding 'grant of approval to the transfer of shares by the FM radio company for the purpose of demerging the radio business has been submitted to the Cabinet for its consideration. Over a dozen private FM radio operators, including Reliance ADAG's Big FM, will stand to benefit from this move, experts say.

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

United States immigration authorities have removed radio tags from the ankles of two Indian students from California-based Tri Valley University, which has been shut down on charges of massive visa fraud.

TVU row: Radio tags removed from 3 Indian students

TVU row: Radio tags removed from 3 Indian students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

The United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement has removed radio tags from three more Indian students of the now shut down Tri Valley University in California and also returned their passports. Susmita Gongulee Thomas, consul general of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, said the ICE has returned the passports of these three students along with the two others, from whom radio tags were removed last week.

Govt okays maritime aircraft among Rs 84,560-cr defence buy

Govt okays maritime aircraft among Rs 84,560-cr defence buy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The proposals cleared by the DAC include new-generation anti-tank mines, air defence tactical control radar, heavy-weight torpedoes, medium-range maritime reconnaissance and multi-mission maritime aircraft, flight refueller aircraft and software-defined radios.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

What's in a name in radio biz? Plenty

What's in a name in radio biz? Plenty

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

The one with the curious name is the runaway leader, setting benchmarks in programming, standardisation and localisation. It doesn't hurt to be part of a formidable family.

Why F1 radio rule needs to be reconsidered...

Why F1 radio rule needs to be reconsidered...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Formula One's clampdown on radio communications between engineers and drivers has made the sport more dangerous, triple world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Sunday.

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner.

ISRO set to launch satellite to study black holes

ISRO set to launch satellite to study black holes

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to welcome the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday.

ABC Radio not to cover India-Aus Test series

ABC Radio not to cover India-Aus Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Australian broadcaster ABC Radio has been forced to rule out their plans to cover the four-Test Australia-India series in India because of the rising costs imposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Mobiles must dance to the tune of radio

Mobiles must dance to the tune of radio

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

In the emerging Asian market, 45 per cent of users listed the availability of FM/AM radio as one of the top choices for purchasing a mobile phone, making it a popular application compared with SMS (texting), internet and camera. The findings can help revival of the radio. "This new outlet through mobile phones may help it sustain its life well into this millennium," Matthew Froggatt, managing director of TNS's Global Technology sector, said.

FM radio: Phase-3 okayed, AIR news on pvt channels

FM radio: Phase-3 okayed, AIR news on pvt channels

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The government on Thursday cleared guidelines of the much-delayed FM Radio Phase III expansion that will allow private radio channels to broadcast news of All India Radio and enable revenue generation of Rs 1,733 crore (Rs 17.33 billion) from the auction of license for services in 227 cities.

'My Life Was In Danger'

'My Life Was In Danger'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'

Hoax call case: Radio stn staffers get death threats

Hoax call case: Radio stn staffers get death threats

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Death threats have been made against the staff of an Australian radio station, whose DJs made a prank call to a United Kingdom hospital which was treating pregnant Princes Kate, prompting some of the employees to move to safe-houses.