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'Market has factored in BJP's victory'
Rediff.com7 Mar 2024'The trajectory of headline indices will be determined by the number of seats the BJP would win.'
ED attaches Shajahan Sheikh's assets worth Rs 12 cr
Rediff.com6 Mar 2024The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has attached over a dozen properties worth Rs 12.78 crore of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh including bank deposits, an apartment, and agricultural and fishery land in Sandeshkhali and Kolkata in West Bengal.
'Rahul seems like an angry young man'
Rediff.com4 Mar 2024'His way of communication is different than the first yatra.' 'Maybe his anger and frustration stems from the fact that no one is asking hard questions to the government and he is trying to do that.'
Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list
Rediff.com2 Mar 2024The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.
How Shajahan Sheikh became 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali
Rediff.com1 Mar 2024The meteoric rise of Shajahan Sheikh from a modest background of a helper in a local transport company to becoming the so-called 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali is what Bollywood film scripts are made of. And so does his fall.
Bandhan Bank's micro challenges: Unsecured loan book, CEO's tenure
Rediff.com1 Mar 2024It is 10 years since Bandhan Financial Services became the first microfinance institution (MFI) to receive the universal bank licence. A year later, in 2015, it started operations. Bandhan's entry into banking was seen as a vote of confidence by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the country's microfinance sector. Subsequently, the RBI awarded small finance bank licences to nine MFIs.
New Israeli settlements in West Bank illegal: Blinken
Rediff.com24 Feb 2024The new Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal and inconsistent with international law, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said, reversing a Trump-era policy.
NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests
Rediff.com23 Feb 2024A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday held on-spot inquiries in Sandeshkhali to ascertain facts about alleged sexual abuse by some Trinamool Congress leaders even as fresh agitation rocked the trouble-torn village, where locals torched the property of accused Trinamool leaders and held demonstrations against the delay in arresting the main accused, Shahjahan Sheikh.
'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'
Rediff.com23 Feb 2024'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'
Hurrah For These Women Achievers!
Rediff.com22 Feb 2024More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.
Champai Soren: Puppet Or Puppeteer?
Rediff.com19 Feb 2024Pressure from the Soren clan is only one of the challenges Champai faces as he readies himself to helm the predominantly tribal state.
How These Twins Topped CA Exam
Rediff.com16 Feb 2024To future CA aspirants, this is what Sanskruti and Shruti Parolia would like to say: 'The journey is long and tough. Be consistent and persistent. The end result will be rewarding.'
BJP sees opportunity in Bengal post TMC-Cong break up
Rediff.com11 Feb 2024Struggling to gain political traction on issues of corruption, the West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party is shifting its focus to emotive topics such as the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in a bid to achieve its target of securing 35 out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats from the state.
Brokerages divided on L&T's new order prospects, exposure to West Asia
Rediff.com8 Feb 2024Brokerage firms on Wednesday appeared divided in their calls on Larsen & Toubro (L&T) after the company's 2023-24 (FY24) October-December quarter (third quarter, or Q3) performance and guidance for the quarters ahead. While few stayed optimistic about the stock over future order inflow prospects, others saw increasing exposure to West Asia and fixed price contracts as a concern. In Wednesday's trade, L&T's share price closed at Rs 3,480 per piece, 4.22 per cent down from its previous day's close.
'Global investors willing to pay premium for India story'
Rediff.com8 Feb 2024'With China falling out of favour, India is where investors see the demographic and digital dividend apart from the benefits of reforms playing out.' 'Your prime minister has also done a great job of sharing this story with the world.'
Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?
Rediff.com6 Feb 2024Modi wants the BJP to gets an additional 10% of the vote share from what it won in 2019. Plans are afoot to get new faces to replace MPs with poor chances of winning. Sources say more than 100 MPs are like to be axed, notes Modi biographer Ramesh Menon.
India's Russian oil import hits 12-month low, but...
Rediff.com5 Feb 2024India's crude oil imports from Russia fell for a second straight month in January to its lowest in 12 months but the nation's insatiable appetite for Russian crude remains for the long term, according to data from energy cargo tracker and industry officials. Russia supplied 1.2 million barrels per day of crude oil to India in January, down from 1.32 million barrels in December and 1.62 million barrels in November 2023, according to data from energy cargo tracker Vortexa. Russia however continues to remain India's top oil supplier, accounting for a little less than a quarter of 4.91 million barrels a day of oil that the world's third largest energy consumer imported in January.
'Israelis have no morals, no ethics'
Rediff.com29 Jan 2024'How can you shoot somebody raising a white flag, even if he's a fighter, when he's surrendered?'
'Palestinians live in an open prison'
Rediff.com29 Jan 2024'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'
How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India
Rediff.com24 Jan 2024'The temple's construction is the result of collective wisdom of some of the best brains in the country. Water and sacred soil from almost all pilgrimage sites in India, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kailash Mansarovar, Prayags (there are seven Prayags) and all 'puris' (seven holy towns in India, besides Ayodhya) have been used in the making of the temple'
Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal
Rediff.com23 Jan 2024Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.
Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'
Rediff.com22 Jan 2024The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and watched by lakhs of people on television at their homes and in temples across the country.
Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony
Rediff.com21 Jan 2024The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.
Biden dials Netanyahu after a month, reiterates two-state solution to end war
Rediff.com20 Jan 2024The US President also discussed the ongoing efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages under Hamas captivity and reviewed the situation in Gaza.
Budget likely to assume peak crude oil price at $85 per barrel
Rediff.com19 Jan 2024The ministry of finance is likely to assume crude oil price to remain within $85 per barrel while estimating subsidies for the Interim Budget 2024-25 (FY25), to be presented on February 1. Brent crude prices moved up on Thursday, ending at $78.9 per barrel. Crude oil and cooking gas prices, which move in tandem, impact fertiliser and cooking gas subsidies, constituting 53 per cent of the government's total subsidies.
11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples
Rediff.com19 Jan 2024Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.
Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen
Rediff.com9 Jan 2024Ustad Rashid Khan has left an enduring legacy with his soul-stirring notes, his melodious voice echoing through time and leaving an indelible imprint on the rich heritage of Hindustani music.
2024: 10 Places To Visit In India
Rediff.com8 Jan 2024India offers travel adventures no other country can offer.
Rs Least Volatile Against $ In 30 Years
Rediff.com5 Jan 2024Market participants attribute the stability to the Reserve Bank of India's timely intervention in the foreign exchange market, both in terms of selling and buying dollars.
'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'
Rediff.com4 Jan 2024'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.'
Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?
Rediff.com3 Jan 2024For that to happen, Moitra's much followed speeches should be heard outside Parliament so that the PR spins of the ruling dispensation are countered with informed debate, argues Shyam G Menon.
Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon
Rediff.com3 Jan 2024However, Israel is yet to comment on the strike that has killed the senior Hamas leader.
Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place
Rediff.com2 Jan 2024While India should be concerned about disparities, the fact is that whereas three decades ago about half the people had incomes greater than $2.15 a day, today seven out of eight do, notes T N Ninan.
Investors turn richer by Rs 81.90 lakh crore in 2023
Rediff.com29 Dec 2023In a memorable year for the equity market, Dalal Street investors added a whopping Rs 81.90 lakh crore to their wealth in 2023 as a raft of positive factors powered a stellar rally in stocks. Experts said India's strong macroeconomic fundamentals, political stability owing to the BJP's success in recent elections in three significant states, optimistic corporate earnings outlook, signals from the US Federal Reserve about three prospective rate cuts next year and heavy retail investors participation played a major role in fuelling the stock market rally in 2023. In the year 2023, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 11,399.52 points or 18.73 per cent.
Lessons For The World From 2023
Rediff.com29 Dec 2023One looks upon the coming new year with foreboding as current wars in Ukraine and Gaza spill over and escalate and new ones erupt in incipient fault lines across the world, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.
Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why
Rediff.com29 Dec 2023Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday announced a ban on the New Year celebration in the country to express solidarity with the People in Gaza.
Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?
Rediff.com27 Dec 2023India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
FPI gross purchases hit a high in 2023 on strong earnings, economic growth
Rediff.com26 Dec 2023A combination of strong earnings and economic growth, and hopes of the Federal Reserve ending the rate-hike cycle have pushed gross buying of Indian equities by foreign portfolio investors (IPO) to a new high. In 2023, FPIs have been gross buyers of shares worth Rs 25.5 trillion, the highest ever in a calendar year. FPIs also sold shares worth Rs 23.9 trillion. On a net basis, they were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1.6 trillion, the highest since 2020.
Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza: Biden after speaking with Netanyahu
Rediff.com24 Dec 2023In a statement later, the White House said Biden and Netanyahu discussed Israel's military campaign in Gaza, including its "objectives and phasing".
India Tops On Crypto Adoption
Rediff.com23 Dec 2023'India's emergence as a top crypto market comes despite a regulatory and tax environment that can be challenging for the industry to navigate.'