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10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

Excise scam: Delhi court likely to hear Sisodia's bail plea on Saturday

Excise scam: Delhi court likely to hear Sisodia's bail plea on Saturday

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The application was filed before special judge MK Nagpal, who posted the matter for hearing on Saturday, his advocate Rishikesh said.

Govt to rename Rajpath in Delhi as 'Kartavya Path'

Govt to rename Rajpath in Delhi as 'Kartavya Path'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Centre has decided to rename Rajpath and Centre Vista lawns stretching from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New Delhi as 'Kartavya Path', official sources said.

Is Your Job Killing You?

Is Your Job Killing You?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The key problem with the current generation is that most people don't understand how much is enough to lead a good life! exclaims Virender Kapoor.

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Has the Romeo finally found his Juliet?

Exploring PPF as an investment avenue

Exploring PPF as an investment avenue

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The purpose of the provident funds is to help people in their retirement periods. Hence the EPF and PPF are for long term savings.

Day 1 in Tihar: Sisodia lodged with dreaded criminals

Day 1 in Tihar: Sisodia lodged with dreaded criminals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Delhi former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is now lodged in Tihar's jail after Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent him to judicial custody till March 20 in connection with the excise policy case.

Celebrations begin as AAP surges ahead in MCD poll

Celebrations begin as AAP surges ahead in MCD poll

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

AAP workers, nervous but hopeful, had their eyes glued to LED screens throwing the latest counting trends.

What are the investment avenues after retirement?

What are the investment avenues after retirement?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Retirement is usually associated with investing in safe avenues, which are reliable and generate a regular source of income.

Fund mobilisation through equity, debt routes down 20% to Rs 11 lakh cr in 2022

Fund mobilisation through equity, debt routes down 20% to Rs 11 lakh cr in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Fund mobilisation by companies through equity and debt routes has dropped 20 per cent in 2022 to nearly Rs 11 lakh crore, as exuberance dwindled this year due to expensive credit avenues and volatile markets. The first half of 2023 could continue to remain challenging. The year 2021 was extraordinary for fundraising from the equity and debt routes, while 2022 has seen a slowdown in capital raising owing to elevated volatility provoked by unprecedented inflation globally and the Russia-Ukraine war.

NY judge bars news outlets, cameras from Trump courtroom

NY judge bars news outlets, cameras from Trump courtroom

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

News outlets will not be allowed to broadcast former US president Donald Trump's historic arraignment on Tuesday in a Manhattan state court, New York Supreme Court judge Juan Merchan has ruled.

Chandrayaan-2 spectrometer finds rich sodium deposits on moon for first time

Chandrayaan-2 spectrometer finds rich sodium deposits on moon for first time

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Chandrayaan-1 X-ray fluorescence spectrometer detected sodium from its characteristic line in X-rays which opened up the possibility of mapping the amount of sodium on the moon, ISRO said.

Obamas Are Back In The White House!

Obamas Are Back In The White House!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Retired POTUS Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama visited the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, more than five years after they left their home on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Withdrawal Of Debt LTCG Benefits Will Affect Investors

Withdrawal Of Debt LTCG Benefits Will Affect Investors

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The government's step could push investors to choose riskier equity, or to fall back on bank deposits, thereby negatively impacting the debt market which actually needs to grow, points out T N Ninan.

'Aim to make FAME scheme more transparent'

'Aim to make FAME scheme more transparent'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'The aim is also to probe how the ministry and testing agencies made negligence in examining these OEMs, so that such negligence is avoided in the future.'

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

A preview of many of the tableaux, some of which are still being constructed or given finishing touches, was held at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the city.

Sisodia sent to ED remand till Mar 17; bail plea to be heard on Mar 21

Sisodia sent to ED remand till Mar 17; bail plea to be heard on Mar 21

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

A Delhi court on Friday sent former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, arrested in a money laundering case related to the excise policy, to the Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 17.

BJP Stonethrowers Clash With Bengal Cops

BJP Stonethrowers Clash With Bengal Cops

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Violent clashes were witnessed in Bengal on Wednesday, September 13, 2022, during the Bharatiya Janata Party's Nabanna Abhijan (March to Secretariat) protest against the Mamata Banerjee government's alleged corruption.

After record store additions in Q3, Metro Brands' growth outperformance may continue

After record store additions in Q3, Metro Brands' growth outperformance may continue

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The country's largest listed footwear brand by market capitalisation, Metro Brands, posted better than expected December quarter results for the 2022-23 financial year (FY23), riding on store expansion and strong same store sales (SSS) growth. Profitability too remained robust, even as net profit growth was marginally lower. The company, which retails across the Metro, Mochi, Walkway, Crocs and Fitflop formats, posted a 24 per cent growth in revenues over Q3FY22.

Travellers from G20 nations can use UPI in India: RBI

Travellers from G20 nations can use UPI in India: RBI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday allowed inbound travellers from G20 nations arriving at select airports to use the popular UPI for making payments in the country. Later, the RBI also proposes to extend the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) facility to travellers from all countries. UPI is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application, merging several banking features, seamless fund routing & merchant payments into one hood.

'Mobiles phones next big ad avenue'

'Mobiles phones next big ad avenue'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

India will have 500 million mobile consumers by 2010 with 60 million mobile users having video capability, 100 million music capability, 200 million radio capability, 250 million camera capability and 250 million with Internet capability. These were some of the facts shared by D Shivakumar, vice-president and managing director, Nokia India, at the Goafest conclave. He said that in the next three years, India would add one and a half times more mobile users.

French police gear up to ensure fans party safely

French police gear up to ensure fans party safely

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Clashes had erupted in Paris on Dec. 10 after Morocco defeated Portugal as victory celebrations with waving flags and honking soon turned into violence on the streets as rioters thrashed storefronts, forcing the riot police to use teargas.

Manish Sisodia moves SC for bail, hearing today

Manish Sisodia moves SC for bail, hearing today

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Tuesday itself the bail plea of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody, in connection with the excise policy case.

Central Vista will be ready to host 2022 R-Day parade: Puri

Central Vista will be ready to host 2022 R-Day parade: Puri

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The redevelopment work of the Central Vista Avenue, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New Delhi, will be completed within two-and-a-half months, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday.

India-made field gun to replace British 25-pounder for R Day's 21-gun salute

India-made field gun to replace British 25-pounder for R Day's 21-gun salute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The vintage artillery with 25-pounder guns that traditionally fires the thundering ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Republic Day celebrations will be replaced by 105 mm Indian field guns this year, as the government makes a further push for its Make in India initiative.

Planning For Higher Pension Under EPS?

Planning For Higher Pension Under EPS?

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Remember, pension from EPS will be taxable at slab rate, reducing the post-tax income for people who remain in the higher tax brackets after retirement.

RBI to launch first pilot of digital rupee on Tuesday

RBI to launch first pilot of digital rupee on Tuesday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

India's first digital rupee pilot project will commence on Tuesday with nine banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, issuing the virtual currency for transactions in government securities. "...the first pilot in the digital rupee - Wholesale segment shall commence on November 1, 2022," the RBI said in a statement on 'Operationalisation of Central Bank Digital Currency-Wholesale (e?-W) Pilot'. It also announced that the first pilot in digital rupee - Retail segment is planned for launch within a month in select locations in closed user groups comprising customers and merchants.

60% of Central Vista project has been done, govt tells Lok Sabha

60% of Central Vista project has been done, govt tells Lok Sabha

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Redevelopment of the Central Vista Avenue, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and has a deadline of December 2021, has achieved 60 per cent of physical progress, the Union housing and urban affairs ministry told the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday for the third working group meeting on tourism -- a much-anticipated event for which authorities have made extensive security arrangements and spruced up the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

'Why is my leave encashment not exempt from tax?'

'Why is my leave encashment not exempt from tax?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Suzlon Energy founder Tulsi Tanti passes away

Suzlon Energy founder Tulsi Tanti passes away

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Tulsi Tanti, the founder chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy and a renowned expert on renewable energy, died due to cardiac arrest on Saturday evening. Tanti, 64, who was also the chairman of the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association, was on his way to Pune from Ahmedabad when he suffered a cardiac arrest, a company official said. He is survived by his daughter Nidhi and son Pranav.

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Whoever can make acquiring smartphones more affordable will win the sales game.

Esports is now official in India

Esports is now official in India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) too, is going big on popularising e-Sport with Singapore being confirmed to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Week in June next year.

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The ministry of home affairs has suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of prominent public think-tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) over violation of laws, officials said on Thursday.

Court says Sisodia architect of conspiracy, rejects bail in CBI case

Court says Sisodia architect of conspiracy, rejects bail in CBI case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The court said his release may adversely impact the ongoing investigation and 'seriously hamper' its progress.

RBI allows credit cards to be linked to UPI platform

RBI allows credit cards to be linked to UPI platform

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday allowed credit cards to be linked with the unified payments interface (UPI), which will enable more people to make payments using the popular platform. At present, UPI facilitates transactions by linking savings or current accounts through users' debit cards. "...it is proposed to allow linking of credit cards to UPI," RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said while announcing the regulatory moves, along with the bi-monthly policy review.

Satyendar Jain's photo sparks torture allegations from AAP

Satyendar Jain's photo sparks torture allegations from AAP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

A picture of arrested Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain with a harried and weary look circulating on social media on Friday drew sharp reactions from Aam Aadmi Party leaders and supporters.

A 'king', a minister and an engineer fight to win Tizit

A 'king', a minister and an engineer fight to win Tizit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The 'Angh' of Oting, Tahwang, is contesting the February 27 assembly polls on a Naga People's Front (NPF) ticket against the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party MLA P Paiwang Konyak, who is a cabinet minister in the outgoing government.

Read All Contracts Carefully!

Read All Contracts Carefully!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Suppose you had bought a television set that came with a one-year warranty. It breaks down two years after purchase. You can't react emotionally and say that such an expensive set should last for at least five-six years.

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

In line with the government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the ministry of defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.