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India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's defence sector presents an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion between fiscal years 2023-24 (FY24) and FY32, said a latest note by Nomura, which has initiated coverage on two defence-related players - Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics (BEL) - with a 'buy' rating. The research and broking house sees an upside potential of 28 per cent and 32 per cent, respectively in these two stocks from the current levels.

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.

Anantnag-Rajouri set for voting on Saturday amid Pak shelling concerns

Anantnag-Rajouri set for voting on Saturday amid Pak shelling concerns

Rediff.com24 May 2024

With 19 border polling stations along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch, a contingency plan has been worked out to deal with cross-border shelling though chances are negligible given the ongoing ceasefire between India and Pakistan that came into effect in February 2021, officials said.

DC Vs GT: Who Bowled The Best Spell? Vote!

DC Vs GT: Who Bowled The Best Spell? Vote!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Delhi's bowling attack held its nerve, securing a dramatic victory.

'Congress Is Not Ready For A Fight'

'Congress Is Not Ready For A Fight'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'If you fight you win, if you don't fight, how will you win?'

Govt may fund strategically important Iranian port

Govt may fund strategically important Iranian port

Rediff.com30 May 2014

JNPT, the country's largest container port at Navi Mumbai, and Kandla in Gujarat's Kutch, the largest port by total cargo, will come together to form a Special Purpose Vehicle to operate the terminal at Chabahar, under a revenue-share agreement with the Port and Maritime Organisation, Iran.

Muizzu strikes reconciliatory tone, says India closest ally, seeks debt relief

Muizzu strikes reconciliatory tone, says India closest ally, seeks debt relief

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

On Thursday, in his first interview with the local media since assuming office, Muizzu said India was instrumental in providing aid to the Maldives and has implemented the "greatest number" of projects.

Why KL Rahul holds the key to India's Asia Cup glory

Why KL Rahul holds the key to India's Asia Cup glory

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Bangar delved into the critical consideration of KL Rahul's involvement as a wicketkeeper-batsman and how this strategic decision aligns with India's quest for balance

'Suryakumar shows T20 is not always about power'

'Suryakumar shows T20 is not always about power'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Australian batting great Matthew Hayden believes T20 cricket is not always about power and subcontinental players such as Suryakumar Yadav demonstrated that they can pose a threat with "access shots" and "innovation".

'There is tremendous amount of caution in the environment'

'There is tremendous amount of caution in the environment'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Debashis Chatterjee speaks about the overall demand environment and company's strategy

IRFC, NBCC, SJVN, BHEL: PSU stocks are on fire; analysts see more headroom

IRFC, NBCC, SJVN, BHEL: PSU stocks are on fire; analysts see more headroom

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Stocks of public sector undertakings (PSUs) have been on fire in the past year as investors cheered an improvement in key operating metrics and embraced counters of these state-owned enterprises, analysts suggest. The S&P BSE PSU Index has gained over 90 per cent in the past year, rising much higher than the S&P BSE Sensex, which has rose nearly 19 per cent during this period, according to ACE Equity data. The BSE PSU Index, reports show, has delivered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28 per cent (including dividends reinvestments) over five years and risen by almost 60 per cent in the past year.

The Beginner's Guide To Investing In Real Estate

The Beginner's Guide To Investing In Real Estate

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

If you're a beginner eager to embark on wealth-building journey in the real estate sector, Karan Shetty shares this comprehensive guide on how to get started.

'I'll be here': French Prez Macron to be R-Day chief guest

'I'll be here': French Prez Macron to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

India had invited United States President Joe Biden to grace the occasion but he expressed inability to travel to New Delhi in January.

Improving hiring expectations, investment gains positive for Info Edge

Improving hiring expectations, investment gains positive for Info Edge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Although the third quarter of financial year (2023-2024) FY24 (Q3FY24) was marginally below expectations, Info Edge (India) is witnessing strong investment trends and hitting new highs. The big driver is optimism about a pickup in the jobs market, which benefits Naukri.com and could mean upgrades in Q4FY24 expectations. The JobSpeak Index, which Naukri.com releases on a monthly basis, is showing a "transformative shift".

'Congress is far away from the sentiments of people'

'Congress is far away from the sentiments of people'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The people of Gujarat understood this a long time ago and has since been rejecting the party and its programmes.'

BCCI gets final say on bilaterals, seat in Strategic Group

BCCI gets final say on bilaterals, seat in Strategic Group

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The International Cricket Council has decided not to interfere in modalities related to bilateral agreement involving two nations.

Solar scheme: 1 cr families to save Rs 18K cr a year, says FM

Solar scheme: 1 cr families to save Rs 18K cr a year, says FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana will enable one crore families to get up to 300 units of free electricity monthly and help them save up to Rs 18,000 annually. "There is provision of Rs 10,000 crore for rooftop solar (scheme) in the Budget," said finance secretary T V Somanathan in press conference on Budget later in the day. Earlier in the day Sitharaman in her interim Budget speech said through rooftop solarisation, one crore households will be enabled to obtain up to 300 units of free electricity each month.

India should shed 'strategic anxiety' and join BRI: Chinese media

India should shed 'strategic anxiety' and join BRI: Chinese media

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Observers say China's repeated invitations to India to join the BRI highlights its own anxieties over the adverse impact of New Delhi's lack of support to the multi-billion dollar investments in South Asia as it would deny access to India's market consisting over 1.2 billion people.

'Pak army has taken control of foreign policy'

'Pak army has taken control of foreign policy'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The Pakistani military has ousted the civilian government from the role making strategic decisions and has taken virtual control of the foreign policy, a noted and award-winning Pakistani journalist said on Tuesday. "Pakistan's military has virtually taken control of foreign policy and strategic decision making from the civilian government.Thus Pakistan's foreign policy reflects the military's obsession with India," wrote Ahmed Rashid in The Washington Post.

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit, Sachin strike gold; Nikhat bags silver

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit, Sachin strike gold; Nikhat bags silver

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

World Championship medallist Amit Panghal and Sachin Siwach struck gold at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament.

Strategic break periods spelt out in IPL

Strategic break periods spelt out in IPL

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The Indian Premier League has fixed a five-minute period, split into two equal halves, for the mandatory strategic time-outs during the third edition of the Twenty20 event starting March 12.

Pak fearful of India's strategic encirclement: US Congressional report

Pak fearful of India's strategic encirclement: US Congressional report

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Pakistan, the report said, has played an active, and by many accounts, a negative role in Afghan affairs for decades.

Pakistan must be shown its strategic vulnerability

Pakistan must be shown its strategic vulnerability

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

'As India and Pakistan observe the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war, the one lesson that ought to have been learned by Pakistan is how vulnerable its heartland is to a sudden attack. The only alternative to this inherent geographic weakness is to have a policy of peace with India. In an extreme scenario, India can destroy Pakistani strategic targets by just artillery shelling, crossing of the border is not even necessary,' Colonel Anil A Athale (retd)

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The now active member of the Janata Dal-United has been approached by Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena in Maharashtra and Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka to help them in the upcoming elections, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

GT Vs SRH: Who Played The Best Knock?

GT Vs SRH: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

David Miller, Sai Sudharsan, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Shubman Gill? Whose batting sparkled most?

'Visit exceeded the lofty expectations'

'Visit exceeded the lofty expectations'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Every type of deal that US government officials were privately indicating 'hope' to have included a few months back made it in.'

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The Quad summit to be hosted by India in 2024 is likely to enhance New Delhi's strategic intent.

India needs 'whole-of-govt approach' to confront strategic uncertainties: Army Chief

India needs 'whole-of-govt approach' to confront strategic uncertainties: Army Chief

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The army chief said that India needs to broaden its understanding of national security and must examine non-traditional threats like pandemics "de-novo" as they have the potential to inflict severe damage on the country. "We need to act and prepare ourselves accordingly."

Asian Games: Wrestler Sunil bags Greco Roman bronze

Asian Games: Wrestler Sunil bags Greco Roman bronze

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Sunil Kumar won India's first Greco Roman medal in 13 years at the Asian Games, bagging a bronze in the 87kg category.

Have ticked the boxes in every way possible so I am in high spirits: Iyer

Have ticked the boxes in every way possible so I am in high spirits: Iyer

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

He has had a rough one month leading up to the IPL but KKR captain Shreyas Iyer wants to put all those negative thoughts in the back-burner as he focuses on what's there in store for him.

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.'

LS polls: Cong, AAP conclude initial seat-sharing talks in Delhi, Punjab

LS polls: Cong, AAP conclude initial seat-sharing talks in Delhi, Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The leaders of the two parties discussed the possibilities of seat sharing but did not divulge any details.

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The ICC from the next cycle will award the same prize money to men's and women's champions and runners-up teams at its global events.

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The move could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime prevalent along the porous border.

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia.

Aiming to be among the best by its 100th year in 2032: IAF chief

Aiming to be among the best by its 100th year in 2032: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In the current complex and dynamic strategic environment, refining the IAF's strategy, building robust capabilities and developing a flexible mindset to "prosecute future wars" will prove decisive, the chief of air staff said.

Why Did Dhoni Waste Time?

Why Did Dhoni Waste Time?

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Dhoni, known for his strategic prowess, shrewdly engaged the umpires in discussion, while other CSK players gathered around the officials.

Covaxin emergency use decision likely in 4-6 weeks: WHO

Covaxin emergency use decision likely in 4-6 weeks: WHO

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

There is a process to be followed for EUL and pre-qualification of vaccines under which a company has to complete phase 3 trials and submit the whole data to the regulatory department of WHO which is examined by an expert advisory group," Swaminathan said.

Market Volatility: Gold Best Stabiliser

Market Volatility: Gold Best Stabiliser

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'It makes sense to have gold in one's portfolio keeping the political and economic risks of 2024 in mind.'

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Throughout 2022, China turned to the PLA as an increasingly capable instrument of Statecraft, strengthening its ability to 'fight and win wars' against a 'strong enemy', points out Ajai Shukla.