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India's active Covid cases rise to 21,179

India's active Covid cases rise to 21,179

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore.

Active Covid cases in India rise with 5,357 new infections

Active Covid cases in India rise with 5,357 new infections

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

While three deaths were reported from Gujarat, two were from Himachal Pradesh and one each from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh besides one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Banks' Digital Push Risks Customers' Safety

Banks' Digital Push Risks Customers' Safety

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

We as customers have to be conscious and careful to sidestep numerous types of frauds made possible under a mindless shift to a digital ecosystem without customer-redress procedures, warns Debashis Basu.

Covid spike: 23 deaths reported from 10 states

Covid spike: 23 deaths reported from 10 states

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

While five deaths were reported from Delhi, three each were from Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, two each from Karnataka and Maharashtra, one each from Haryana, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand and four reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,000 with 21 deaths.

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Even though Carlos Alcaraz recently dethroned him from the top of the world rankings, Novak Djokovic is still considered the man to beat and still has the power to turn opponents into nervous wrecks.

India active Covid cases rise to 35,199

India active Covid cases rise to 35,199

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.91 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 3.67 per cent.

Analysts bullish on HDFC Bank's long-term growth; see up to 35% upside

Analysts bullish on HDFC Bank's long-term growth; see up to 35% upside

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

HDFC Bank Q1FY24 results analysis: Shares of HDFC Bank, the world's seventh largest financial entity, have advanced 2 per cent in two days, as against 1 per cent rise in the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex, after the lender reported its April-June quarter (Q1) results for financial year 2023-24 (FY24) on July 17. The S&P BSE Bankex index, meanwhile, has gained 1.3 per cent. While the near-term stock performance may remain sideways due to merger-related hiccups, analysts remain bullish on the stock's long-term prospects.

Weak discretionary spend likely to weigh on IT cos' revenue in Q1

Weak discretionary spend likely to weigh on IT cos' revenue in Q1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Strong macroeconomic headwinds causing turbulence in the $245-billion Indian IT industry are yet to calm down. Top Indian IT services companies are likely to post a decline or just marginal growth in sequential revenue in Q1FY24 because of a soft discretionary spending environment. Though the first quarter is seasonally strong for IT firms, "June 2023 will be an exception", according to analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities.

Tension of the first two sets caused body to cramp: Alcaraz

Tension of the first two sets caused body to cramp: Alcaraz

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'I would say the first set and the second set was really, really intense and I started to cramp in my arm.'

Maruti, Hyundai post single-digit rise in June passenger vehicle sales

Maruti, Hyundai post single-digit rise in June passenger vehicle sales

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) and Hyundai posted single-digit growth in domestic sales in June, even as the overall passenger vehicle segment crossed the 20 lakh units sales mark for the first time-ever in the first half this year. Toyota Kirloskar Motor reported a double-digit growth in dispatches to dealers, while Kia saw a dip in wholesales last month. MG Motor India also reported a double-digit increase in retail sales in June 2023 compared to the same month last year.

India logs 27 new Covid deaths, 10,753 fresh cases; active tally rises

India logs 27 new Covid deaths, 10,753 fresh cases; active tally rises

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The toll has climbed to 5,31,091 with 27 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours.

Sequoia splits into 3 independent entities, India biz now Peak XV Partners

Sequoia splits into 3 independent entities, India biz now Peak XV Partners

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Venture Capital giant Sequoia India & Southeast Asia has rebranded itself to Peak VX Partners. The VC firm will now manage its assets under management (AUM) in the region of over $9.2 billion across 13 funds independently. The rebranding exercise followed Sequoia Capital's break-up into three independent entities across the globe. Besides Sequoia India & Southeast Asia, Sequoia China business has adopted the name HongShan in English (it will

India logs 11,109 new Covid cases, highest in 8 months

India logs 11,109 new Covid cases, highest in 8 months

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

While three deaths each were reported from Delhi and Rajasthan, two each were from Chhattisgarh and Punjab and one each from Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh besides nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Noor Ahmad's IPL debut wows spin partner Rashid Khan

Noor Ahmad's IPL debut wows spin partner Rashid Khan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Rashid Khan lauds Noor Ahmad's impressive IPL debut for Gujarat Titans

UTI, SBI MFs lead small town footprint due to strong branch presence

UTI, SBI MFs lead small town footprint due to strong branch presence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Backed by their strong physical presence across the country, UTI Mutual Fund and SBI Mutual Fund (MF) have managed to mobilise a higher proportion of their total assets under management (AUM) from towns and villages than their peers. Data compiled by Nuvama Institutional Equities shows that UTI MF and SBI MF are the only two major fund houses with over a fifth of their AUM coming from areas beyond the top 30 cities (referred to as B-30). UTI MF tops the chart with 23.8 per cent of its assets belonging to B-30 centres, followed by SBI MF with 21.2 per cent B-30 assets. The industry average stands at 17 per cent.

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women's World Cup last 16 with a perfect record

India logs 89 new Covid cases, active infections below 2,000

India logs 89 new Covid cases, active infections below 2,000

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

India saw a single-day rise of 89 coronavirus infections, while the active case count came down by three to stand at 1,931, according to the Union health ministry data.

India reports 2,994 Covid cases, 9 deaths; active tally rises to 16,354

India reports 2,994 Covid cases, 9 deaths; active tally rises to 16,354

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

With the fresh infections, India's COVID-19 tally stands at 4.47 crore (4,47,18,781). The death toll climbed to 5,30,876 with nine deaths, the data updated at 8 am stated.

IndusInd Bank stock hits 52-week high, yet valuations inexpensive

IndusInd Bank stock hits 52-week high, yet valuations inexpensive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Banks enjoyed an expansion in Net Interest Margins (or NIMs) as well as in credit demand through the 2022-23 financial year (FY23). The credit expansion was because economic growth continued to recover from the Covid-19 years, and indeed, second half GDP growth surprised on the upside. The NIM expansion was because banks raised lending rates immediately (in many cases automatically due to floaters) as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hiked policy rates, and only started raising deposit rates late into the fiscal.

India adds 91 fresh Covid cases

India adds 91 fresh Covid cases

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

India on Monday logged 91 fresh COVID-19 cases, while the number of active cases remained unchanged at 1,817, according to Union health ministry data.

4,435 new Covid cases in India, highest single-day rise in 163 days

4,435 new Covid cases in India, highest single-day rise in 163 days

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

With the fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4.47 crore.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

India's daily Covid count highest in over 4 months

India's daily Covid count highest in over 4 months

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

With 843 fresh infections, the country's caseload increased to 4.46 crore (4,46,94,349).

India's active Covid tally crosses 5,000 after 109 days

India's active Covid tally crosses 5,000 after 109 days

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 98.80 per cent, according to the health ministry website.

At 7,830, India's daily Covid count highest in 7 months

At 7,830, India's daily Covid count highest in 7 months

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The death toll due to the disease has increased to 5,31,016 with 16 new fatalities being reported -- two each in Delhi, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, and one each in Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, and five reconciled by Kerala -- the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 6-month high of 3824 Covid cases, 5 deaths

India logs 6-month high of 3824 Covid cases, 5 deaths

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

With the fresh infections, India's COVID-19 tally rose to 4.47 crore (4,47,22,605). The death toll climbed to 5,30,881 with five deaths, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases in India over 3,000 after 67 days

Active Covid cases in India over 3,000 after 67 days

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 5,30,775, while the active cases increased to 3,076, the data updated at 8 am stated.

At 5,335, India's daily Covid count highest in over 6 months

At 5,335, India's daily Covid count highest in over 6 months

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

India has logged 5,335 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in 195 days, while the active cases have increased to 25,587, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Active Covid cases rise to 1,935 with 125 new infections

Active Covid cases rise to 1,935 with 125 new infections

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The virus case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,85,257) while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, the ministry said.

India brings home another 754 citizens from Sudan

India brings home another 754 citizens from Sudan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

While 392 people arrived in New Delhi in a C-17 heavy-lift aircraft of the Indian Air Force, another batch of 362 Indians were brought to Bengaluru.

Banks go slow on bond sales as rising interest rates push up costs

Banks go slow on bond sales as rising interest rates push up costs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Banks looking to raise capital via bond sales to fund decade-high credit growth were compelled to put some of these debt issuances on hold amid a sharp rise in yields since late September, sources told Business Standard. A major private lender, Axis Bank, has not yet followed through with a planned issuance of infrastructure bonds worth around Rs 3,000 crore. This is because volatility in the bond market in late September led to investors seeking higher yields, sources said.

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation of four distinct cases from the Assam police, all connected with the death of the state police sub-inspector Junmoni Rabha last month in a suspected road accident, according to officials.

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the United States for a three-day state visit, has gifted an eco-friendly lab-grown 7.5 carat diamond, placed in Kashmir's exquisite Papier mache box, to First Lady Jill Biden.

India logs more than 1,000 Covid cases after 4 mths, 3 die; active tally rises

India logs more than 1,000 Covid cases after 4 mths, 3 die; active tally rises

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total cases, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.8 per cent.

French Open PIX: Ruud stops Zverev to set up Djokovic final

French Open PIX: Ruud stops Zverev to set up Djokovic final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Casper Ruud returned to the French Open final for a second year running by dismantling German 22nd seed Alexander Zverev to set up a showdown with 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Not the typical next-door budding cricket, Madhwal is a civil engineer for whom the sport was just a hobby. Watching him in the second half of this season, one would find it tough to believe that the 29 year old used to play tennis ball cricket until four years ago.

India records 109 new Covid cases, active count below 2,000

India records 109 new Covid cases, active count below 2,000

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The tally of Covid infections in the country has reached 4.46 crore (4,46,82,639), it showed.

Industrial production rises marginally to 5.6% in Feb

Industrial production rises marginally to 5.6% in Feb

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

India's industrial production growth rose marginally to 5.6 per cent in February from 5.5 per cent in January 2023, mainly due to good performance of the power, mining and manufacturing sectors, according to official data released on Wednesday. There was an improvement on an annual as well as sequential basis. The factory output growth measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) stood at 1.2 per cent in February 2022.

FIH Pro League: India down Great Britain

FIH Pro League: India down Great Britain

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

India eked out a 4-2 win via penalty over Great Britain in the FIH Hockey Pro League on Saturday.