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No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Shiv Sena chief said an atmosphere is being created in the country that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is 'dangerous' for Muslims, but added that the exercise will not be carried out in Maharashtra.

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.

Govt to tap alternate energy sources

Govt to tap alternate energy sources

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

US firm sets up biogas-energy project

US firm sets up biogas-energy project

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

A US-based manufacturer of microturbine energy systems would provide a biogas-to-energy demonstration project in West Bengal.

Montek for promoting bio-diesel

Montek for promoting bio-diesel

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

With a view to find a long term alternative to scarce petroleum products, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Rediff.com30 May 2013

This is yet another large energy deal for Warren Buffett in the western United States.

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

SoftBank will hold majority stake in the joint venture.

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The actual expenditure will only be marginally higher and hence, the multiplier effect will be muted.

Two Indians win 'Green Oscars'

Two Indians win 'Green Oscars'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

The Ashden Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, created the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy in 2001.

India-US Business Summit: What Obama, Modi said

India-US Business Summit: What Obama, Modi said

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The leaders said trade ties were still fragile

India, US announce steps to promote clean energy

India, US announce steps to promote clean energy

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a climate deal between the United States and China does not put pressure on India, but that global warming itself was reason to take action.

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Even as India goes green, lack of uniform standards for setting up charging stations is holding back companies. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Making money out of thin air

Making money out of thin air

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

What India can learn from China's electric vehicles programme

What India can learn from China's electric vehicles programme

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

There are four things that stand out in China's strategy for electric vehicles, says Vandana Gombar.

Climate change due to developed nations, not India's fault: PM in Paris

Climate change due to developed nations, not India's fault: PM in Paris

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

"Climate change is a major global challenge. But it is not of our making," Modi said.

Electricity Act changes to usher supply overhaul

Electricity Act changes to usher supply overhaul

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared changes in the Act. Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal earlier this week said the Bill would be tabled in Parliament soon.

Yes Bank sets up $50 mn equity fund

Yes Bank sets up $50 mn equity fund

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

New-generation Yes Bank is in talks with Asian Development Bank for Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) debt.

The vision is missing, Nirmala-ji!

The vision is missing, Nirmala-ji!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden Budget has not disappointed but vision and details, particularly for the revival of agriculture, are missing.

Stressed assets to be made national assets

Stressed assets to be made national assets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Banks need assistance to complete projects that they have taken over

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Chances are any such disruption will not occur on the major shipping lanes but on some edge of the ocean between India and China. Even if there is no actual disruption, the costs of averting one can be punitive. The setting for this is provided by the energy shortage both countries face, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

GST on mobiles, fertiliser, garments may be hiked to 18%

GST on mobiles, fertiliser, garments may be hiked to 18%

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Experts said the rate hike would improve working capital position of the manufactures as it would correct the inverted duty structure but may lead to increase in price of the finished goods.

Govt sees $250-bn investment in energy sector: Minister

Govt sees $250-bn investment in energy sector: Minister

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

About 53 million homes in the country are yet to get electricity and many industries depend on diesel generation sets to meet their requirements.

Belgian firm to invest in SREI Intl

Belgian firm to invest in SREI Intl

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

SREI International Finance has roped in BIO of Belgium for a Rs 25 crore (Rs 250 million) investment for funding of infrastructure equipment and renewable energy products.

India's road map for a $5 trn self-reliant economy

India's road map for a $5 trn self-reliant economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'The first year of the Modi government's second term has laid the roadmap for the future and we will embark on it with gusto,' promises Gopal Krishna Agrawal, the BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Surat had bagged the fourth rank under the Smart Cities Mission based on its proposal.

Obama announces $4 billion investments, loans to India

Obama announces $4 billion investments, loans to India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama on Monday announced investments and loans worth $4 billion by American agencies as part of measures to bolster trade with India.

Rajasthan to clip 4,000-Mw solar project to save birds

Rajasthan to clip 4,000-Mw solar project to save birds

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

In a major jolt to India's solar energy programme, the Rajasthan government might cancel the 4,000-Mw solar UMPP (ultra mega power project), which was expected to come up near Sambhar Lake.

Rajasthan woos startups, offers incentives to set up base

Rajasthan woos startups, offers incentives to set up base

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Rajasthan has lined up a slew of incentives and benefits for startups to set up base there as the state aims to become a technology hub like, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Vestas aims to top in wind energy

Vestas aims to top in wind energy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Bullish on the renewable energy sector, Vestas RRB India Ltd on Monday said it plans to pump in Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) over the next two years to expand its manufacturing facilities in a bid to become the largest wind energy company in the count

UAE honours Modi with highest civilian award

UAE honours Modi with highest civilian award

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The award has earlier been bestowed on several world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Spain seeks India's help to evacuate their citizens from Nepal

Spain seeks India's help to evacuate their citizens from Nepal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The foreign minister made the request for assistance to Modi who noted that India was committed to helping all nations affected by the tragedy.

Govt plans Rs 2 lakh-cr solar and wind power projects in deserts

Govt plans Rs 2 lakh-cr solar and wind power projects in deserts

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The idea is to set up renewable energy generation capacity, including both solar and wind, along with the associated evacuation infrastructure, at a mega scale in the four Indian deserts -- Thar in Rajasthan, Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, Lahul & Spiti in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir.

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The 61-year-old former top cop from Mumbai changed professions after listening to his 'inner voice'.

'Environment to bring people into the financial system is very strong in India'

'Environment to bring people into the financial system is very strong in India'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Venture capitalists Adam Wolfensohn and Ameya Bijoor tell Anjuli Bhargava about the kind of investments and companies they are looking to invest in.

Modi reaches Argentina for G20, to hold 2 key trilateral meets

Modi reaches Argentina for G20, to hold 2 key trilateral meets

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Modi will participate in the first-ever trilateral meeting between Japan, America and India and the 2nd Russia, India China trilateral, which is taking place after an interval of 12 years, on Friday.

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The initiative is being called lateral recruitment to senior positions in the government.

Why India Inc is not in a hurry to shift to new tax regime

Why India Inc is not in a hurry to shift to new tax regime

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Ninety-nine companies, which also include some unlisted ones, have more than Rs 100 crore each of minimum alternate tax credit on their books, cumulatively adding up to Rs 75,000 crore. By utilising MAT credit, many companies will be able to bring down their effective tax cost.