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Not worried about threats, every drop of blood for India: Modi

Not worried about threats, every drop of blood for India: Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The prime minister said the opposition's hatred against him was reaching new levels daily and they have a competition over who abused him the most.

COAI not to sue TRAI

COAI not to sue TRAI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

The Cellular Operators Association of India on Monday clarified it had no intention of 'suing' the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on its recent move to release a consultation paper on unified licensing regime.

16 former UPA ministers slapped with eviction notices

16 former UPA ministers slapped with eviction notices

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Sixteen former ministers of the United Progressive Alliance government are staying unauthorised in government bungalows for over a month now and have been served eviction notices, the Lok Sabha was told on Wednesday.

Do we need media audit?

Do we need media audit?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The rich and diverse culture of India's North East was on display in all its splendor as curtains went up on the 12th South Asian Games in a colorful opening ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries in attendance.

Vikhe-Patil quits Cabinet

Vikhe-Patil quits Cabinet

Rediff.com24 May 2003

Shiv Sena leader and Heavy Industries Minister Balasaheb Vikhe-Patil on Saturday resigned from the Union Cabinet.

IOC may expand Haldia refinery

IOC may expand Haldia refinery

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Indian Oil Corporation may expand its Haldia refinery in West Bengal to 7.4 million tonnes from 6 million tonnes, IOC chairman M S Ramachandran said on Monday.

Congress paves way for Rahul's elevation as party chief in Dec

Congress paves way for Rahul's elevation as party chief in Dec

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Party sources said Gandhi is likely to be the sole candidate for the post and is 'deemed to be the next party chief on Dec 5.

IBP to invest Rs 528 cr in retail network

IBP to invest Rs 528 cr in retail network

Rediff.com20 May 2004

Petro retailer IBP Co Ltd said on Thursday that it will invest Rs 528 crore (Rs 5.28 billion) in expanding its retail petrol pump network in 2004-05 and launch a pilot project for use of LNG in automobiles directly.

Another Sasikala nephew enters TN politics

Another Sasikala nephew enters TN politics

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Jeyanandh Dhivakaran, son of Sasikala's brother, V Dhivaharan, is making headlines in Tamil Nadu politics, reports Gireesh Babu.

TTV's road to fighting polls fraught with legal issues

TTV's road to fighting polls fraught with legal issues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

TTV Dinakaran's road to reaching the poll stage could still be strewn with legal difficulties, as much as political problems from other new players, like actors Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Government suspends IOA for appointing Kalmadi, Chautala

Government suspends IOA for appointing Kalmadi, Chautala

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Cracking the whip on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Sports Ministry on Friday suspended the Olympic body till the time it reverses the decision to appoint the scam tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala its Life Presidents.

IOA to consult IOC over Sports Ministry's show-cause notice

IOA to consult IOC over Sports Ministry's show-cause notice

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Indian Olympic Association will not abide by Sports Ministry's direction to reply to the show-cause notice by Friday on the controversial elevation of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as life presidents as it will first consult its parent international body.

Jaya, 4th Tamil Nadu CM in 5 to be hospitalised for long

Jaya, 4th Tamil Nadu CM in 5 to be hospitalised for long

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

There is no alternative for the party and the state to wait for CM Jaya to return home as CM Jaya, and make her call, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Has the Sahara group defaulted on its tax dues?

Has the Sahara group defaulted on its tax dues?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

Who's telling the truth? The government? Or the high-profile group with interests in para banking, aviation, real estate and the media?

$75 mn US Exim bank loan for IOC

$75 mn US Exim bank loan for IOC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

The US Export-Import Bank said on Tuesday that it will provide $75 million in loan guarantees for exports of US technology, equipment and services to build Indian Oil Corp's Rs 5104 crore (Rs 51.04 billion) integrated petrochemical complex at Panipat

Has the Sahara group defaulted on its tax dues?

Has the Sahara group defaulted on its tax dues?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2002

Who's telling the truth about the Sahara India group? The government of India? Or the high-profile corporate group with interests in para banking, aviation, real estate and the media?

IOC, ONGC arm eye Saudi gas field

IOC, ONGC arm eye Saudi gas field

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

The Indian Oil Corporation and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's overseas arm ONGC Videsh Ltd will mount a joint bid for acquiring the South Ghawar gas field, one of the largest onshore fields in Saudi Arabia.

IOC to import 31 MT crude oil

IOC to import 31 MT crude oil

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

State-run Indian Oil Corporation will import 31.41 million tonnes of crude oil this fiscal, 53 per cent of which would be on term contracts.\n\n\n\n

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

With Rahul showing a significant lead over Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi in opinion polls across southern India but lagging in the north, the Congress believes his contesting from the south will help galvanise cadres.

Indian Oil may bid in future Iraqi tenders

Indian Oil may bid in future Iraqi tenders

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Indian Oil is exploring possibility of bidding for Iraqi oil in future export tenders the company said on Monday.

Jaya stays 'within four walls' while people suffer: Rahul in TN

Jaya stays 'within four walls' while people suffer: Rahul in TN

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Attacking the Tamil Nadu chief minister over a host of issues, including unemployment, he alleged that her rule was marked by corruption and that industries had migrated to other states

No white paper on treatment given to Jaya: AIADMK

No white paper on treatment given to Jaya: AIADMK

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Party said the Opposition demand is a part of a 'planned campaign' against Sasikala.

Minister's PA caught taking bribe

Minister's PA caught taking bribe

Rediff.com22 May 2003

CBI sources said a crack team raided a place where Perumal Swamy alias Babu was accepting a bribe of Rs 400,000 from an IRS official Anurag Vardhan.

Kerala govt says ban on women's entry in Sabarimala unconstitutional; SC reserves order

Kerala govt says ban on women's entry in Sabarimala unconstitutional; SC reserves order

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The state govt said that celibate status of deity cannot be a ground for barring entry of women.

StanChart eyes M&As; to double branch network

StanChart eyes M&As; to double branch network

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Having identified India as one of its major markets globally, Standard Chartered Bank on Wednesday said it was open to acquisitions and plans to more than double its branch network in the country to 150 by 2006-07.

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

At present there is virtually no dialog between votaries of different various versions of economic democracy.

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices L N Rao and Dinesh Maheshwari said it was only going into the aspect of security of the two women -- Bindu and Kanakadurga, and would not like to entertain any other prayer made in the petition.

CPM headed for major showdown at party conclave

CPM headed for major showdown at party conclave

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Yechury has dropped enough hints that a fight is in the offing at the Hyderabad conclave in April, where any member may move an amendment to the draft on the party's electoral line. Archis Mohan reports.

'The battle is over, but the war has just begun'

'The battle is over, but the war has just begun'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said that the vow taken by AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala has been fulfilled.

Bhel to raise export share to 15 per cent by 2007

Bhel to raise export share to 15 per cent by 2007

Rediff.com16 Dec 2002

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (Bhel) expects exports to constitute 15 per cent of its turnover for 2007, company chairman and managing director T G Ramachandran said Monday.

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar-Lahiri team to represent India at World Cup of Golf

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar-Lahiri team to represent India at World Cup of Golf

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

India will be represented by Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri at this year's World Cup of Golf slated to be held at The Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne from November 21 to 25.

Sasikala posters removed from AIADMK headquarters

Sasikala posters removed from AIADMK headquarters

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The party HQ, addressed as 'Thalamai Kazhagam' in Tamil, now has only banners of late chief minister J Jayalalithaa.

IOC inventory loss at $74 mn in Apr

IOC inventory loss at $74 mn in Apr

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest refiner, said on Thursday the value of its inventory of crude oil and refined products dropped Rs 350 crore (Rs 3.5 billion) in April as crude prices fell after the Iraq war.

T V R Shenoy: Sonia's Kerala crisis

T V R Shenoy: Sonia's Kerala crisis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

Legendary Tamil actress Manorama, remembered as 'Aachi', dies

Legendary Tamil actress Manorama, remembered as 'Aachi', dies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Legendary Tamil actress Manorama died at a private hospital in Chennai following a heart attack on Saturday night, family sources said. She was 78. She is survived by her son Boopathi.

Lessons from the Mistry-Tata confrontation

Lessons from the Mistry-Tata confrontation

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Successors work hard, and many of them succeed and stay for many years. 'But when they don't it is best to be civil and part ways than seek confrontation which might prove acrimonious and futile.'