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Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Railways shunted out 5 top officials who are responsible for operations, signalling and safety.

M-cap of BSE-listed firms reach all-time high of Rs 299.90 lakh cr

M-cap of BSE-listed firms reach all-time high of Rs 299.90 lakh cr

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms reached an all-time high of Rs 299.90 lakh crore on Wednesday despite the Sensex falling marginally after a remarkable record-breaking rally in the last few trading sessions. The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 33.01 points or 0.05 per cent to settle at 65,446.04, after rallying in the past five trading straight sessions. During the day, the benchmark hit a low of 65,256.49 and a high of 65,584.33.

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'Their role model is Iran: high control of the citizens by the State.' In Iran it is Islamic control; in India, it will be Hindutva control.'

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The government believes firms which are subject to China's laws could be forced to hand over information to Beijing's security services.

Govt portal pins 285,000 missing mobile phones, but only 20,771 recovered

Govt portal pins 285,000 missing mobile phones, but only 20,771 recovered

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) of the department of telecommunications (DoT) has traced 285,000 lost or stolen mobile phones and blocked 680,000 devices since being launched. However, recoveries remain relatively low at 20,771 devices. According to government estimates, around 50,000 mobile phones are stolen every month in the country. Launched nationwide on May 16, the CEIR is a part of the DoT's Sanchar Saathi portal. It is the primary government platform aimed at protecting mobile phone users from various frauds such as identity theft, forged KYC, theft of mobile devices and banking frauds.

Markets crash: Investors' wealth falls by Rs 3.46 lakh cr

Markets crash: Investors' wealth falls by Rs 3.46 lakh cr

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 3.46 lakh crore on Wednesday as equity markets took a sharp tumble amid weak global trends and foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 676.53 points or 1.02 per cent to settle at 65,782.78. During the day, it plunged 1,027.63 points or 1.54 per cent to 65,431.68. In line with the weak trend in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms eroded by Rs 3,46,947.54 crore to Rs 3,03,33,258.69 crore.

Sensex falls below 65K; IT, metal stocks weigh

Sensex falls below 65K; IT, metal stocks weigh

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Equity benchmark index Sensex buckled under selling pressure for the second straight session to close below the 65k mark on Friday, as investors offloaded IT, teck and metal stocks amid a bearish global trend. Besides, fresh foreign fund outflows also hit investor sentiments, traders said. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 202.36 points or 0.31 per cent to settle at 64,948.66.

Saurabh Walker: New Zealand banking on Indian analyst for World Cup

Saurabh Walker: New Zealand banking on Indian analyst for World Cup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Shaping strategies to suit different oppositions and venues will be key for every team during the World Cup and New Zealand have an Indian, who is familiar with conditions and owns the data to assist them -- Saurabh Walkar, their performance analyst.

Odisha train crash: CRS probe finds 'lapses at multiple levels'

Odisha train crash: CRS probe finds 'lapses at multiple levels'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The CRS has recommended that a drive should be launched to update the completion signalling wiring diagrams, other documents and lettering of signaling circuits at site.

Maoist threat will be wiped out from country in 2 yrs: Amit Shah

Maoist threat will be wiped out from country in 2 yrs: Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Chairing a meeting to review the security situation in LWE-affected states, Shah said the Modi government has adopted a policy of zero tolerance against left wing extremism since 2014.

SBI beats Reliance to become India's most profitable company

SBI beats Reliance to become India's most profitable company

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The changes in the domestic and global economy following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic are altering the corporate profit league table in India. Reliance Industries (RIL), which topped the India Inc profit chart for more than a decade, lost out to State Bank of India (SBI) in the 2023-24 (FY24) April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1). India's biggest lender reported a consolidated net profit (adjusted for exceptional gains and losses) of Rs 66,860 crore during the trailing 12-month (TTM) ended in June this year, ahead of RIL's TTM adjusted net profit of Rs 64,758 crore in the quarter.

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'There is no safe spot in Gaza.' 'Israeli airstrikes are targeting everything, everywhere.' 'Hospitals, mosques, churches, schools have been bombed. These are places where people were taking shelter.'

Truecaller Could Soon Face Competition

Truecaller Could Soon Face Competition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Every telecom user wishes to know who is calling. This will help in preventing cyber frauds using telecom services.'

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Sikkim Government has confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday.

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

In a full-page coverage inside The Washington Post, the paper notes 'In Prime Minister's address before Congress, Modi puts his focus on growth.'

Balasore impact: Railways to fill posts in safety category via special drive

Balasore impact: Railways to fill posts in safety category via special drive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The order said that zonal railways should have by now assessed their vacancies and planned for filling them up as per their fresh selection calendars.

Sensex, Nifty close marginally higher in range-bound trade

Sensex, Nifty close marginally higher in range-bound trade

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

From the Sensex pack, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Infosys, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Nestle, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finance were the major gainers. Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro, Maruti, Titan, HDFC Bank, Wipro, HDFC and ITC were among the laggards.

Does Ayushi Gupta Ever Go Out Of Style?

Does Ayushi Gupta Ever Go Out Of Style?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A deep dive into actress Ayushi Gupta's wardrobe.

Markets retreat from record highs; Sensex falls 216 pts

Markets retreat from record highs; Sensex falls 216 pts

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kotak Mahindra Bank was the biggest loser from the Sensex pack, skidding 1.83 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, HCL Technologies, IndusInd Bank and Nestle. In contrast, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, Infosys, HDFC Bank, HDFC and ITC were the gainers.

CBI arrests 3 in Balasore train crash case for culpable homicide

CBI arrests 3 in Balasore train crash case for culpable homicide

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday took into custody three railway personnel in connection with the June 2 Balasore train accident, making its first arrests in the case, officials said.

Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In a significant move to enhance its strategic resource security, India has officially released its first-ever critical minerals list, identifying 30 key critical minerals crucial to the nation's economic growth and technological development. This pioneering step aims at reducing import dependence, enhancing supply-chain resilience, and supporting the country's net-zero objectives. Union Minister Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi, while releasing the Critical Minerals for India report in New Delhi on Wednesday, said, "India is readying for an Atmanirbhar Bharat."

Par panel pulls up DoT on internet shutdowns

Par panel pulls up DoT on internet shutdowns

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Expressing concern over frequent internet shutdown without any empirical study, a Parliamentary panel has pulled up the Department of Telecommunications for not maintaining the record of incidents and inaction on several of its recommendations. The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology on 'Suspension of Telecom Services and Internet and its impact' tabled in Lok Sabha on Thursday, the panel has asked the Department of Telecom (DoT) to lay down a clear cut principle of proportionality and procedure for lifting of shutdown in coordination with the home ministry to prevent any misuse of the suspension rules. The panel rejected the logic of the DoT and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for not maintaining the record of the shutdown, saying it cannot simply take the plea that police and public order are essentially state subjects and suspension of the internet does not actually come under the ambit of crimes.

Parliamentary panel sees red as India has no record of internet shutdown

Parliamentary panel sees red as India has no record of internet shutdown

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Expressing concern over frequent internet shutdown without any empirical study, a parliamentary panel has pulled up the department of telecommunications for not maintaining the record of incidents and inaction on several of its recommendations.

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The officials said that the recently developed SH-15, a 155 mm truck-mounted howitzer gun, has also been spotted at some places along the Line of Control after it was displayed on Pakistan Day last year.

'Private investors will wait for election results'

'Private investors will wait for election results'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'Policy-sensitive sectors will wait and watch, but policy-agnostic areas will continue based on normal consumption demand.'

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

In a post on X, Modi said, "Happy to have welcomed @POTUS @JoeBiden to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Our meeting was very productive."

Rules for telecom infra roll out in defence area eased

Rules for telecom infra roll out in defence area eased

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The defence ministry has eased rules for rolling out mobile towers, optical fibre and other telecom infrastructure gears in its area in line with the "Right of Way (RoW)" Rules notified by the Telecom Ministry in 2016. A copy of the new rules uploaded on Gati Shakti Portal on Thursday replaces "shared communication tower and other telecom infrastructure to extend communication network in military station/cantonments" issued in February 2018. As per the new rule, "... any application received for installation of under/overground telecom infrastructure of defence land shall henceforth be processed in accordance with the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules 2016 (as amended from time to time) formulated by the Department of Telecommunications" with some additional conditions.

5G services likely to be rolled out in about a month

5G services likely to be rolled out in about a month

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The long-awaited high-speed 5G services are expected to be rolled out in about a month, Minister of State for Telecom Devusinh Chauhan said on Monday. Addressing the inaugural event of the International Telecommunication Union's Regional Standardisation Forum (RSF) for Asia and Oceania region, Chauhan said India is likely to deploy indigenously developed and manufactured 5G telecom gears by end of this year for 5G services. "In about a month, 5G mobile services will roll out in the country, which will have multiplier effects on the development of all sectors.

How BAD Is The Job Market?

How BAD Is The Job Market?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

More people working in India's technology industry have lost their jobs in the first six months of 2023 than in the corresponding period in 2022.

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's children -- Isha, Akash and Anant -- on Monday were appointed on the board of his energy-to-technology conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, in what is seen as a clear path of succession planning at India's most valuable company.

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Those who consider the rupee as a proxy for virility have started thumping their chests and dreaming of dethroning the dollar from its coveted position, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Balasore crash: Suspecting sabotage, railways asks zones to...

Balasore crash: Suspecting sabotage, railways asks zones to...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

In a letter to general managers of all zones, the Railway Board has directed that a safety drive should be launched immediately with special focus on all 'goomties' (rooms along tracks) housing signalling equipment within station limits.

'Railways is known for covering up accidents'

'Railways is known for covering up accidents'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Imagine what will happen when a train running at 128 kmph moves onto a track that is meant to have only a speed less than 30 kmph!' 'Naturally, it will derail, and the coaches will go for a tailspin.'

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Friday after two days of fall, helped by buying in metal, telecom and auto stocks amid a firm trend in global markets. Automakers led by Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra reporting robust wholesales of passenger vehicles and GST collections crossing Rs 1.50 lakh crore for the third straight month in May also added to the optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 118.57 points or 0.19 per cent to settle at 62,547.11.

'Govt equity in Vodafone Idea hinges on stock recovery'

'Govt equity in Vodafone Idea hinges on stock recovery'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The conversion of interest into equity stake for the government in Vodafone Idea (Vi) will be decided after the telecommunications (telecom) company's stock price stabilises above Rs 10, India's largest mobile tower installation company Indus Towers has said in its second-quarter report. The board of Vi had, in January, approved the conversion of Rs 16,130 crore worth of interest on adjusted gross revenue dues into equity for the government. This will give the government around 33 per cent stake in Vi.

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Isha's stab at the bottom of the laptop pyramid shows she is a true Ambani.

Fix Call Drops, DoT Tells Airtel, Jio, Voda

Fix Call Drops, DoT Tells Airtel, Jio, Voda

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'At a time when massive strides are being made in bringing 5G technology to India, and with TSPs ramping up their infrastructure, it is unacceptable that a large number of complaints over quality issues continue to come in, even from major urban areas.'

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog on Wednesday sought a 14-day physical remand of former prime minister Imran Khan as he was produced before a special court inside a high security police facility in Islamabad for the hearing in a corruption case in which he has been arrested.

Arunachal integral part of India, not China's: US

Arunachal integral part of India, not China's: US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The resolution also pushes back against People's Republic of China (PRC) claims that Arunachal Pradesh is PRC territory, which is a part of the PRC's increasingly aggressive and expansionist policies.

Fiscal slippage in FY23 likely as govt seeks to spend Rs 1.5 trn more

Fiscal slippage in FY23 likely as govt seeks to spend Rs 1.5 trn more

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The government may be staring at a modest slippage in fiscal deficit for 2022-23 (FY23), with the Ministry of Finance seeking parliamentary approval for additional spending through a second and final tranche of supplementary demands for grants. On Monday, as the Budget session of Parliament resumed, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sought Parliament approval for additional gross spending of Rs 2.7 trillion in FY23 (which ends on March 31). While net cash outgo is pegged at Rs 1.48 trillion, the rest will be matched by savings or enhanced receipts, the finance ministry said.