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Mullaperiyar row: Kerala, TN stick to stand before SC panel

Mullaperiyar row: Kerala, TN stick to stand before SC panel

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Kerala on Friday told the Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee on Mullaperiyar Dam issue that it was agreeable to formation of an independent committee for regulation of waters if a new dam is built, while Tamil Nadu rejected the move to build a new structure outright.

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kolpak deals to end; Cricket South Africa's Graeme Smith says they will welcome back any former Kolpak players who are willing to be part of the domestic structures.

To boost perimeter security, govt sanctions Rs 1,487 cr to army

To boost perimeter security, govt sanctions Rs 1,487 cr to army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Perimeter security will be strengthened at army bases under six commands, the sources said.

China's aggressive stance shows its true nature: US

China's aggressive stance shows its true nature: US

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Against the backdrop of the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, the White House press secy said the United States was closely monitoring the current situation and supports its peaceful resolution.

Infiltration bid foiled at LoC

Infiltration bid foiled at LoC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The militants opened fire at positions of security forces which was "effectively retaliated", triggering a gun battle.

Pak trying to sneak weapons into J-K using UAVs

Pak trying to sneak weapons into J-K using UAVs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The J-K top cops also said less than 200 militants are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir.

Tax grievances? I-T dept to ensure 'e-nivaran'!

Tax grievances? I-T dept to ensure 'e-nivaran'!

Rediff.com17 May 2016

A separate and dedicated window for grievance redressal has been launched recently.

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Stating that recent agriculture reforms have opened new opportunities, the RBI Governor said the farm sector is emerging as a bright spot.

Feb 12 circular: RBI may replace controversial one-day default norm

Feb 12 circular: RBI may replace controversial one-day default norm

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

It had been pointed out to the banking regulator that one-day default was difficult to monitor in large companies, especially where cash flows are dependent on government payments.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

India needs to shoot for 10pc growth target

India needs to shoot for 10pc growth target

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Policy discussions now should urgently focus on the road map for serious economic and institutional reforms to put India on a sustained high growth trajectory like the Chinese economy, says Jayanta Roy.

Europe's first underwater restaurant is making the right waves

Europe's first underwater restaurant is making the right waves

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Five metres below the surface of the North Sea, near the southernmost tip of Norway, Europe's first underwater restaurant is now complete. Welcome to Under -- Europe's first underwater restaurant. Designed by Norwegian outfit Snhetta, the building is part-sunk into the sea and is encased in a concrete shell designed to withstand the harsh conditions on the seabed of Norway's rugged southern coast. Take a tour of the fascinating place.

Microsoft plans to lay off 5,000

Microsoft plans to lay off 5,000

Rediff.com6 May 2009

In January, the software major announced that it would trim 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months. Rattled by the adverse global economic conditions, Microsoft posted a fall in quarterly revenue for the first time in 23 years, last month.

A rail bridge taller than Eiffel Tower on Chenab soon

A rail bridge taller than Eiffel Tower on Chenab soon

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The massive arch-shaped 1.315-km long 'engineering marvel', designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 260 km per hour, will rise 359 m above the river bed.

Ministry to regulate airfares through Competition Commission

Ministry to regulate airfares through Competition Commission

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The ministry would access data on all the tickets sold by different carriers under various price brackets and then analyse the data to give an indication of exactly how many tickets were sold under each price slab.

'RBI won't allow any cooperative bank to collapse'

'RBI won't allow any cooperative bank to collapse'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

One incident should not be used to generalise the health of all cooperative banks, says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das.

GST laws could see more changes, especially to curb tax evasion

GST laws could see more changes, especially to curb tax evasion

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

With audits and greater emphasis on anti-evasion measures, more tax demands will lead to more litigation. So, it is a bit early to start celebrating. GST is still work in progress.

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

As the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday sent a general advisory to all the states and Union territories asking them to deploy adequate security personnel at all sensitive places, political leaders made fresh calls to people not to indulge in making provocative remarks or spreading rumours.

RBI crack team in secret location keeps financial system going

RBI crack team in secret location keeps financial system going

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The idea is to keep the RBI's information technology (IT) infrastructure in top shape to run the payments and settlement system uninterrupted 24x7, and run the full gamut of RBI functions from the secured data centres, as nearly 14,000 RBI staffers, except the senior-most management, work from home.

Q2 GDP growth seen slipping under 5%

Q2 GDP growth seen slipping under 5%

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A look at six indicators shows all of them have collapsed from positive growth in April to contraction in September.

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Thanks to technological support provided by BlinkIN, a Bengaluru-based intelligent visual-assistance company, engineers in Wuhan were able to remotely install air ventilation systems in two hospitals in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Peerzada Abrar.

Cabinet okays Bill for airport regulatory body

Cabinet okays Bill for airport regulatory body

Rediff.com4 May 2007

The government on Thursday cleared the proposed Bill for setting up the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority.

Sub-prime mess: Lessons to learn

Sub-prime mess: Lessons to learn

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Penetrating under-banked segments may have a fallout like the US sub-prime crisis.

Modi government dictatorial, situation worse than emergency: Mamata

Modi government dictatorial, situation worse than emergency: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday tore into Narendra Modi government, accusing it of bulldozing the federal structure and running a Presidential form of government, drawing sharp reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Talks only way to resolve tensions in Ladakh: India

Talks only way to resolve tensions in Ladakh: India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said India is committed to resolve all issues through dialogue, noting the way ahead to address the issue is negotiations.

India reached out to countries on CAA, NRC: MEA

India reached out to countries on CAA, NRC: MEA

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The CAA does not change basic structure of Constitution, MEA spokesperson said at a media briefing.

Festive events allowed only outside containment zones; govt issues SOPs

Festive events allowed only outside containment zones; govt issues SOPs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Releasing the 'Standard Operating Procedures', the ministry said that the period from October to December witnesses large gatherings for religious worship, fairs, cultural functions, processions, etc, and it is important that necessary preventive measures are followed for such events which may last a day, a week or more.

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

P P Chaudhary the newly-appointed minister of state for corporate affairs, is monitoring and coordinating actions against shell companies.

Is India's property market overheated?

Is India's property market overheated?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

While the RBI is reportedly thinking of capping loans to real estate, many believe any such move is a bad idea.

Why govt's Rs 25,000 cr realty push fails to enthuse most analysts

Why govt's Rs 25,000 cr realty push fails to enthuse most analysts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

A recent report by Citi had pegged the total amount stuck in stalled projects across seven major Indian cities (Bengaluru, Mumbai Metropolitan region, National Capital Region, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune) at Rs 80,000 crore.

RBI asks NBFCs to boost high quality liquid assets

RBI asks NBFCs to boost high quality liquid assets

Rediff.com25 May 2019

An NBFC must actively manage its collateral positions, differentiating between encumbered and unencumbered assets, and monitor such assets so that they can be mobilised in a timely manner, central bank says in circular.

Workers trapped in Pakistan factory plead for help on cellphones

Workers trapped in Pakistan factory plead for help on cellphones

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Officials said that 18 died after the building collapsed while 96 others were rushed to hospitals with injuries

TRAI paper on community radio

TRAI paper on community radio

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

The TRAI has released a consultation paper on community radio, which aims at obtaining structured inputs on issues like eligibility, licensing process, funding, and regulation and monitoring for the segment.

India's National Security is being transformed

India's National Security is being transformed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Modi felt there were too many silos with no arrangement to take a comprehensive view on national security. The PM has entrusted NSA Ajit Doval to evolve a comprehensive roadmap and get it implemented, reveals Nitin Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief, Strategic News International.

One killed, 11 injured as under-construction flyover caves in

One killed, 11 injured as under-construction flyover caves in

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

CM announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for the next of kin of the deceased and free treatment for the injured.

17 killed, 25,000 rescued as intense rain pounds Pune

17 killed, 25,000 rescued as intense rain pounds Pune

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Schools and colleges in various tehsils of Pune declared a holiday on Thursday in view of the deluge.

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

A large team led by Kumar Mangalam Birla has taken charge of the integration process.

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Out of its 47 operational satellites, India currently has six to eight satellites which are used entirely for military purposes.

How India can fight cyber terror

How India can fight cyber terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Like China, India needs to encourage 'hacker clubs' in view of the challenges of virtual terrorism, says Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd)

Car sales to grow by 7% in 2005

Car sales to grow by 7% in 2005

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

The government's promise to review the tax structure for automobiles industry notwithstanding, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy on Monday