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Stocks stage relief rally on value-buying; RIL leads recovery

Stocks stage relief rally on value-buying; RIL leads recovery

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The broader NSE Nifty too reclaimed the key 11,500-mark. It touched a high of 11,562.25, before finally settling at 11,536.90, showing a gain of 59.95 points, or 0.52 per cent.

Williamson's 200 puts NZ in complete control of Bangladesh Test

Williamson's 200 puts NZ in complete control of Bangladesh Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The New Zealand captain finished on 200 not out as his side posted a record score of 715 for six declared in their first innings - a lead of 481 runs.

Andre Russell is the MVP of IPL 2019

Andre Russell is the MVP of IPL 2019

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in IPL 2019 at the end of the season.

Explained: Why are fuel prices rising in India?

Explained: Why are fuel prices rising in India?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The oil crisis could not have come at a worse time for the Modi government as its tax collection has fallen short of its 2020-2021 target by Rs 5.2 lakh crore.

Amid record spike in deaths, govt says doubling time improved to 15.4 days

Amid record spike in deaths, govt says doubling time improved to 15.4 days

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The doubling time of coronavirus cases in India has improved to 15.4 days from 13.3 days, the Union health ministry said on Saturday, as the country's COVID-19 death toll climbed to 4,971 and the total cases rose to 1,73,763. The doubling time has improved during the past three days, it said. As many as 11,264 COVID-19 patients have been cured in the last 24 hours till Saturday 8 am, the highest number of recoveries recorded in one day, pushing India's recovery rate to 47.40 per cent, it said.

2nd Test: Patient Windies build strong position v England

2nd Test: Patient Windies build strong position v England

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Stuart Broad bowled particularly well for England, unlucky to pick up only three scalps during a long day in the field for the visitors, who dropped several catches, including two by Jos Buttler at third slip.

'Steel demand is expected to pick up in H2'

'Steel demand is expected to pick up in H2'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The escalating trade war between China and the US could be an opportunity for India.

Will gold loans lose sheen?

Will gold loans lose sheen?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

While taking gold out of the closet to borrow money is no longer taboo in Indian households, the sharp drop in gold prices is hitting the newest loan product on the banking turf hard, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Saturday.

Govt to raise USD 1.4 billion from Indian Oil share sale

Govt to raise USD 1.4 billion from Indian Oil share sale

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Indian Oil Corporation's stake sale received overwhelming reponse from investors.

Apple way behind Oppo in India

Apple way behind Oppo in India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The company captured just 2.4% of the mid-range smartphone market in India, a far cry from the 24.2% share Oppo's F3 commanded.

Market rout continues as US-China trade war intensifies

Market rout continues as US-China trade war intensifies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The 50-share NSE Nifty plunged 98.65 points, or 0.87 per cent, to end at 11,278.90.

Misbah leads from front to give Pakistan series win

Misbah leads from front to give Pakistan series win

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Misbah-ul-Haq produced a crucial captain's innings to steer Pakistan to a four-wicket win over West Indies in the fifth One-day international in St. Lucia on Wednesday and secure the series 3-1.

CAG raps Maharashtra on irrigation project delays

CAG raps Maharashtra on irrigation project delays

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

CAG says Rs 43,270.01 cr was spent by the water resources department on 426 incomplete projects.

Retail inflation at 6-month high of 2.92% in April

Retail inflation at 6-month high of 2.92% in April

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Crisil Research expects retail inflation to rise 60 basis points to 4 per cent this fiscal from 3.4 per cent in 2018-19.

What is the RBI governor up to?

What is the RBI governor up to?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

What is killing the risk appetite of the bond buyers is the inconsistency in the central bank's approach. It needs to allow the yield to find its own level, gradually. To ensure that, the RBI may adopt a similar approach with which it handles a slipping rupee, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India 2nd biggest driver of global energy consumption in 2019

India 2nd biggest driver of global energy consumption in 2019

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The increase in energy consumption was driven by renewables and natural gas, which together contributed three quarters of the expansion.

Govt takes steps to regulate drug trials

Govt takes steps to regulate drug trials

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

A day after the Supreme Court rapped the Health Ministry for allowing Indians to be used as 'guinea pigs' in the conduct of drug trials, top sources told PTI that the rules meant to monitor clinical trials under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act would be notified within this month.

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra beat MP to enter knockout stage

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra beat MP to enter knockout stage

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Riding on a splendid bowling spell by debutant seamer Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Saurashtra beat Madhya Pradesh by 227 runs on the fourth and final day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match and entered into knockout stage.

Ranji: Saurashtra in command against MP

Ranji: Saurashtra in command against MP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Saurashtra bowlers produced a sterling performance to put them in a commanding position in their Group 'A' Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in Rajkot on Sunday.

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

A summary of the final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gujarat crush Mumbai by 8 wickets

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gujarat crush Mumbai by 8 wickets

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Gujarat thrashed reigning Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai by eight wickets in a West Zone leg encounter of the Vijay Hazare National One Day Championship.

Nations with the fastest-growing firms

Nations with the fastest-growing firms

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

India tops the list of countries with the highest number of fastest-growing companies.

Shutdown puts Rs 15-trillion debt at risk

Shutdown puts Rs 15-trillion debt at risk

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Some of the top indebted companies likely to face financial headwinds in the coming quarters include NTPC, PowerGrid, Tata Steel, Adani Power, JSW Steel, UPL, and Steel Authority of India. Together these 201 companies owed Rs 14.9 trillion to their lenders at the end of September 30, 2019, up 4.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) during the first half of FY20.

Hunger index: Even Bangladesh overtakes India!

Hunger index: Even Bangladesh overtakes India!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Country's performance in reducing hunger is disappointing, says International Food Policy Research Institute.

The SEXIEST models in the world right now

The SEXIEST models in the world right now

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Maxim released its list of Hot 100 World's Sexiest Women. Scroll down to take a look at the models who featured on the list.

Market woes: What lies ahead for DLF?

Market woes: What lies ahead for DLF?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Amid allegations, the Street is divided on how things will shape up going head. Analysts feel the stock could see increased volatility and remain under pressure in the near term.

Markets end lower on weak global cues

Markets end lower on weak global cues

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

BSE Realty index plummeted by almost 4%.

Coronavirus will not deter athletes, says hockey champion Dwyer

Coronavirus will not deter athletes, says hockey champion Dwyer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted Olympic qualifying and put the whole Games in doubt but most athletes would be prepared to make big compromises to compete at Tokyo, Australia's field hockey gold medallist Jamie Dwyer said

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 166 and combined in a fourth-wicket partnership of 196 with Asela Gunaratne to put Sri Lanka on course for a big first innings total against Bangladesh on the first day of the opening Test at Galle on Tuesday.

Modi announces Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package

Modi announces Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The Rs 20 lakh crore package includes Rs 1.7 lakh crore package of free foodgrains to the poor and cash to poor women and elderly, announced in March, as well as the Reserve Bank's liquidity measures and interest rate cuts.

IOC order has L&T whistling

IOC order has L&T whistling

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

L&T was beset by buying in early trades on Thursday after the company announced that it bagged a Rs 1,242-crore (Rs 12.42 billion) order from IOC to set up a PTA plant at the latter's refinery at Panipat.

Verdict 2019: Most exit polls get it right this time

Verdict 2019: Most exit polls get it right this time

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Exit polls by News 18-Ipsos, India Today-Axis and News 24-Chanakya had projected 336, 339-368 and 336-364 seats respectively for the NDA.

Britain's May loses crunch vote in another massive Brexit defeat

Britain's May loses crunch vote in another massive Brexit defeat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The British PM's EU withdrawal deal has been rejected by MPs by an overwhelming 149 votes, with just 17 days to go.

Only 7 countries have more people than BJP members: Nadda

Only 7 countries have more people than BJP members: Nadda

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Nadda said the saffron party will hold presidential elections in December.

Total tax collection plunges 22.5% to Rs 2.54 lakh cr till Sep 15

Total tax collection plunges 22.5% to Rs 2.54 lakh cr till Sep 15

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

During the first quarter ended June, gross tax collections fell 31 per cent driven down by a massive 76 per cent plunge in advance tax mop-up, as the country was in a full lockdown due to the pandemic.

Will Pandya be IPL-12's most MVP?

Will Pandya be IPL-12's most MVP?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the 60 Most Valuable Players in the IPL so far.

Ever improving shooter Verma focuses on present

Ever improving shooter Verma focuses on present

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'Saurabh is my room partner from Asian Games and now also. We learn from each other and we both share our shooting experience with each other. We both try to give our best every time'

Over a million COVID-19 patients have recovered in India: Govt

Over a million COVID-19 patients have recovered in India: Govt

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Officer on Special Duty in the Health Ministry Rajesh Bhushan said 21 states and Union Territories have case positivity rate less than 10 per cent, while in four it is less than five per cent.

Kolkata rocked by successive tremors; offices shut

Kolkata rocked by successive tremors; offices shut

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Kolkata and parts of West Bengal were on Wednesday rocked by successive mild tremors in a span of less than two hours, following the massive temblors in Sumatra. The first tremor was felt at 2.42 pm and the second at 4.13 pm, said Regional Meteorological Centre Director G C Debnath. Tremors were also felt in North and South 24 Parganas districts adjoining Kolkata and in Darjeeling and Siliguri in north Bengal, official reports said.