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Loss At Byju's May Only Be Tip Of Iceberg

Loss At Byju's May Only Be Tip Of Iceberg

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

'Byju's financials only reflect the core business. At a group level, they are experiencing substantial losses.'

Gehlot's Dilemma: 1,813,302 Jobless Workers

Gehlot's Dilemma: 1,813,302 Jobless Workers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The state's joblessness is three times higher than the national average of 7.8 per cent.

2 IAF aircraft on standby in Saudi to evacuate Indians from Sudan

2 IAF aircraft on standby in Saudi to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Giving out the details, the ministry of external affairs said contingency plans for the evacuation of Indians have been put in place but any movement on the ground would depend on the security situation.

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Top commanders of the Indian Army deliberated on the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict at a five-day conclave to draw relevant lessons besides focusing on ways to make the force 'future ready' in line with with emerging contours of threats and challenges.

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

There have been sharp differences between the Russia-China combine and the Western countries over the text to describe the Ukraine crisis.

Hamas strikes on Israel terror attacks, we stand for sovereign Palestine: India

Hamas strikes on Israel terror attacks, we stand for sovereign Palestine: India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India on Thursday described the strikes by Hamas on Israeli cities as "terror attacks" but at the same time reaffirmed its long-standing position, advocating negotiations towards establishing a "sovereign, independent and viable" State of Palestine living side-by-side at peace with Israel.

When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

Sunak dials Trudeau, asks him to de-escalate row with India

Sunak dials Trudeau, asks him to de-escalate row with India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both leaders agreed to stay in contact as Sunak reaffirmed the UK position of respect for the rule of law after Canada's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of a pro-Khalistan wanted terrorist.

Govt proposes more FDI in media, aviation, insurance

Govt proposes more FDI in media, aviation, insurance

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in his Budget speech said that India's FDI inflows in 2018-19 grew by 6 per cent to $64.37 billion.

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Unlike any other business, banking is a turf where the captain's role is the most critical. Often a bank is defined by the personality of the CEO who runs it. Both HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are the creation of their CEOs, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why not reveal why security nod for MediaOne TV channel denied, SC asks govt

Why not reveal why security nod for MediaOne TV channel denied, SC asks govt

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The bench added that in a criminal case, a charge sheet is filed against the accused, and no matter how sensitive the charges are, they are disclosed to the accused, and in the present case, it is not even at that threshold.

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Canada will be pausing all in-person services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru and is now directing all Canadians in India to the High Commission in New Delhi.

SC quashes MediaOne telecast ban, says criticism not anti-establishment

SC quashes MediaOne telecast ban, says criticism not anti-establishment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the Centre's denial of security clearance to Malayalam news channel MediaOne, and pulled up the ministry of home affairs for raising national security claims in "thin air" without facts.

Ashok Chawla is secretary of economic affairs

Ashok Chawla is secretary of economic affairs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

The first indication that the United Progressive Government may opt to hold the General Election before schedule came on Tuesday, when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appointed Ashok Chawla s secretary, economic affairs instead of picking up a full-fledged finance secretary.

Senior-level bureaucratic rejig at Centre, Rajendra Kumar made ESIC chief

Senior-level bureaucratic rejig at Centre, Rajendra Kumar made ESIC chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Kumar, a 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, is currently an additional secretary in the ministry of electronics and Information Technology.

Budget impact: FDI cap in insurance sector may be raised to 74%

Budget impact: FDI cap in insurance sector may be raised to 74%

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

For insurance intermediaries like brokers, insurance repositories, third-party administrators, etc, 100 per cent FDI may be permitted.

The love of playing Davis Cup is missing: Bopanna

The love of playing Davis Cup is missing: Bopanna

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Rohan Bopanna often gets baffled to find the love of playing Davis Cup diminishing with passage of time.

5 Tips To Crack NDA 2023 Exam

5 Tips To Crack NDA 2023 Exam

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The only answer to 'How to crack the NDA exam' is to recognise what you need to work on and then get into it, advises Kamal Gupta, a BYJU'S Exam Prep Expert.

Broadcast licence renewal doesn't need security nod: Kerala's MediaOne to SC

Broadcast licence renewal doesn't need security nod: Kerala's MediaOne to SC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli commenced hearing on the plea of the news channel against the Kerala high court's order upholding the Centre's decision to ban its telecast on security grounds.

India clarifies over 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

India clarifies over 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The MEA described the mural as an artwork that depicted the spread of the prehistoric Ashokan empire.

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

An outdated batting approach, dismal performance of the spinners, lack of back-up options and selection blunders have led to another early World Cup exit for the forever unpredictable Pakistan unit.

R Gopalan is Secretary, Dept of Economic Affairs

R Gopalan is Secretary, Dept of Economic Affairs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

R Gopalan has been appointed as Secretary Economic Affairs. He will hold this position, in addition to his current charge as Secretary Financial Services.

Ukraine invasion: UK media watchdog revokes Russian channel RT's licence

Ukraine invasion: UK media watchdog revokes Russian channel RT's licence

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Ofcom ruled that it did not consider RT's licensee, ANO TV Novosti, 'fit and proper' to hold a UK broadcast licence.

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

By creating mayhem, Hamas aims to force the Arab States to give up their plans of reconciliation with Israel, explains Colonel Anil A Athale.

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Subject to visa, the team will now leave for Hyderabad from Lahore in the wee hours of September 27 and reach Hyderabad via Dubai in the night.

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's itinerary for his June 21-24 US visit could include an address to a fledgling business advocacy group, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'This kind of a last minute order creates immense problems for airlines.'

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Although the special relationship might compel Bhutan to be considerate of Indian interests, new challenges will likely arise. An emerging new phase of relations will also call for fresh redlines between India and Bhutan, observe Harsh V Pant and Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy.

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The BJP could ask at least a dozen of its 92 Rajya Sabha MPs, particularly those who have served more than one term, to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Talks focused on peace in border areas: Jaishankar after meeting Qin Gang

Talks focused on peace in border areas: Jaishankar after meeting Qin Gang

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The discussions took place on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

SGPC seeks Punjab governor's help in gurbani row

SGPC seeks Punjab governor's help in gurbani row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The move came after the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday approved an amendment to the British-era Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925.

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Hamas is going to be prepared. There will be booby traps and tunnels; it's going to be door to door fighting.'

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Maybe, the need for secrecy may have tied the government's hand from sharing details in Parliament. Still, it should consider the need of sharing the utmost within any consultative committee, so that relative secrecy is still maintained. But such a course should involve the prime minister or home minister, as it is much more serious than is being made out to be, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC stays Centre's ban on MediaOne news channel

SC stays Centre's ban on MediaOne news channel

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The bench left the question open on whether content of files on the basis of which the ban order was passed be given to the channel to enable it to defend itself.

Amid strained ties, India invites Pak defence minister for SCO meeting: Report

Amid strained ties, India invites Pak defence minister for SCO meeting: Report

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

If the Pakistani foreign minister attends the meeting in person, it will be the first such visit from Islamabad to India since 2011.

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'And when the floats go by in the parade garlanded and decorated with the posters of gun toting assassins and murderers and martyrs, you look the other way.' 'And in return we will bring you 10,000 votes because the people of the gurdwaras will vote as we tell them to vote.'

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Fight the high season and ridiculous prices with these simple and easy travel hacks.

Economic Affairs Secy: 'Rs should settle at 69-70'

Economic Affairs Secy: 'Rs should settle at 69-70'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'The rupee falling from 69 to 72 was not normal or justified by the fundamentals.' 'And therefore I treat this as temporary.'

US, allies warn Hezbollah against escalating conflict in Israel

US, allies warn Hezbollah against escalating conflict in Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been cautioned by the United States and its allies against escalating the conflict in Israel. This comes after the deployment of US military assets to prevent a potential widening of the war, multiple US officials aware of the matter told CNN.

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Chhetri has played for India 142 times and has scored 92 goals, the most by an Indian. He is also currently the third most prolific scorer in international football among active players, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.