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Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is not difficult for a Pakistan army chief assisted by the deep state to manipulate a situation.' 'Pulwama, Uri and Pathankot, all come to mind,' cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Saddam's execution was illegal, vengeful

Saddam's execution was illegal, vengeful

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The grotesque irony is that while Hussein was hanged for killing 148 people, the leaders of the US and its allies won't be tried for killing half-a-million Iraqi children through the post-1991 sanctions, nor for the death of 655,000 Iraqi civilians.

Now, rupee to trade on Dubai exchange

Now, rupee to trade on Dubai exchange

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Investors in West Asia can now trade in Indian currency with Dubai Gold and Commodity Exchange announcing on Wednesday the launch of world's first Rupee Currency Contract.

Modi, Netanyahu sign 7 pacts, vow to do 'much more together' against terror

Modi, Netanyahu sign 7 pacts, vow to do 'much more together' against terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Modi said during their talks he and Netanyahu agreed to to do much more together to combat terrorism to protect their strategic interests.

Jet gets rights to connect Gulf region

Jet gets rights to connect Gulf region

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Jet Airways was granted traffic rights on the Gulf and West Asian routes at a meeting of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Thursday evening.

Future threat: Terror from the sea

Future threat: Terror from the sea

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The threat of maritime terrorism is real. What must India do to protect its eastern and western seaboards?

Rs 2000 notes recovered from terrorists in Kashmir

Rs 2000 notes recovered from terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Blowing a hole into the Union government claims that terror funding had been badly hit by the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes, the new currency notes were recovered from the possession of the terrorists who were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nokia to ramp up operations, to export more

Nokia to ramp up operations, to export more

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Nokia, which shipped 25 million handsets from its Chennai handset plant last year, is readying itself for a bigger expansion that includes increase in exports and ramping up of its ecosystem at its special economic zone in Chennai.

Global finance and Indian IT meet to serve micro c

Global finance and Indian IT meet to serve micro c

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

'This micro-finance sector has seen a tremendous upsurge in the recent time. There is a huge potential in this domain'.

Kia bets big on Make in India

Kia bets big on Make in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Korea's second-largest automaker and Hyundai's sister company showcased a line-up of 16 models from its global portfolio at the ongoing Auto Show

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Patanjali's packet milk to be lower than competitor brands by Rs 2 a litre

RIL scouts for stake in US refineries

RIL scouts for stake in US refineries

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

RIL promoter Mukesh Ambani, who is currently in the US, has already held meetings with the top brass of Chevron, ExxonMobil and Texmaco.

India expects 20% rise in UAE tourists

India expects 20% rise in UAE tourists

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

India expects to receive 20 per cent more tourists from the United Arab Emirates this year and hopes the ongoing promotion drive in the region will boost the country's image as a travel destination.

RPG Cellucom aims at 3% market share by 2009

RPG Cellucom aims at 3% market share by 2009

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

RPG Cellucom, latest venture of the RPG Group in mobility retail plans to capture three per cent of the market share with revenues of Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion) in financial year 2008-09.

It's now a more dangerous world

It's now a more dangerous world

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Jazeera Air to fly to Mumbai, Delhi

Jazeera Air to fly to Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Kuwait's new budget carrier Jazeera Airways on Monday launched flights to Mumbai and Delhi, planning to increase the number of destinations in the country in the near future.

Sahara to give Jet edge in UK, W Asia routes

Sahara to give Jet edge in UK, W Asia routes

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Acquiring Air Sahara will give Jet Airways the scale required to dominate the lucrative routes to West Asia and the United Kingdom.

Of pipelines and pipe dreams

Of pipelines and pipe dreams

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

After BRIC, investors ring CHIME

After BRIC, investors ring CHIME

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

After BRIC set the ball rolling with investors all over the world, its time for them to dance to the tune of 'CHIME', an acronym becoming a buzzword for China, India and Middle East

US open to FTA with India, sets terms

US open to FTA with India, sets terms

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The US is open to a Free Trade Agreement with India but wants bilateral economic engagement to increase further, a senior US government official said.

IIM-K grad bags Rs 49.5 lakh offer

IIM-K grad bags Rs 49.5 lakh offer

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

Twenty-one students of Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode have bagged foreign job offers this year with the highest being $1.10 lakh (approx Rs 49.5 lakh) per annum.

Why Modi is under pressure to deliver on promises

Why Modi is under pressure to deliver on promises

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

We have to wait and see whether Jaitley's Budget speech translates into actions and desired outcomes, says T N C Rajagopalan.

MTNL, BSNL tie up to lay submarine cable

MTNL, BSNL tie up to lay submarine cable

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

MTNL and BSNL have joined hands to lay a submarine cable system to connect India to South-East Asia and the West Asia, to provide international bandwidth for their own as well as other commercial requirements.

US pressure boosted J&K peace process:NC

US pressure boosted J&K peace process:NC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

The NC has said that the present state government cannot claim credit for these improvements.

'India to send special envoy to Palestine'

'India to send special envoy to Palestine'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2006

In the first high-level contact, India is sending a special envoy to Palestine to talk to the newly-elected Hamas regime, Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed informed the Rajya Sabha Tuesday.

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The dreaded Islamic State militia on Tuesday posted a video showing two Japanese captives, threatening to execute them if their nation's government failed to pay up a ransom of $200 million (over Rs 1,200 crore) within 72 hours.

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

It is not easy for an FMCG brand to make a comeback if it has been out of consumer's reckoning for some time. Moreover, a protracted battle between the owners and then closure of a large number of outlets at one go might have sent some very negative signals to many, says Sneha Bhattacharjee.

LG to invest Rs 400 cr in India

LG to invest Rs 400 cr in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Leading white goods manufacturer, LG Electronics would invest nearly Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) this year in India towards expansion of its existing manufacturing facilities.

When will petro prices come down?

When will petro prices come down?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Raise fuel prices or sell the PSUs

Raise fuel prices or sell the PSUs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

More security for Indian personnel in Afghanistan

More security for Indian personnel in Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said India will continue to assist Afghanistan.

Reliance Clinical Research Services goes global

Reliance Clinical Research Services goes global

Rediff.com10 May 2004

Reliance Clinical Research Services has commenced studies for clients in the United States, the United Kingdom and West Asia in areas including infectious diseases, vaccines and oncology to take advantage of India's competitiveness.

Tata Intl on recast drive

Tata Intl on recast drive

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

India reduced 'out of school' children by 90 per cent: UNESCO

India reduced 'out of school' children by 90 per cent: UNESCO

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Making significant progress, India has reduced its "out of school" children by over 90 per cent and has achieved "universal primary education", said a UNESCO global education report released on Thursday.