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India, Pak to refrain from ceasefire violations

India, Pak to refrain from ceasefire violations

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

At a two-day bi-annual meeting between the Pakistan Rangers and Border Security Force on issues related to border management, the two sides agreed that peace be maintained along the Line of Control and the international border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan violates ceasefire 4 times in one day, 5 hurt

Pakistan violates ceasefire 4 times in one day, 5 hurt

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Reports said in the retaliatory action by the Indian Army, one Pakistani post Twiven1 has been been destroyed.

Why did the Andhra police help Guj cops, asks SC

Why did the Andhra police help Guj cops, asks SC

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Supreme Court wanted to know what could be the motive of the Andhra Pradesh police in helping its Gujarat counterparts to carry out the encounter killings of alleged gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh, his wife Kauser Bi and another person.

Ponting ready for split captaincy

Ponting ready for split captaincy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Amidst calls for his head after the recent Ashes loss, Australia skipper Ricky Ponting today said he would not mind sharing the captaincy, with his deputy Michael Clarke being made in-charge of the shorter versions of the game.

More firms plan to reverse salary cuts, freezes

More firms plan to reverse salary cuts, freezes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

While about 33 per cent of the employers who froze salaries plan to defreeze them within the next six months, an increase from 17 per cent two months ago. Moreover, a majority of employers (52 per cent) are now more concerned about retaining their top performers and critical-skill employees than they were before the economic crisis hit.

Consumer finance: Smaller players fill the void

Consumer finance: Smaller players fill the void

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The exit of the big movers has meant more opportunities for local players such as Nambiar Finance, which is just one of the 1,465 non-deposit-taking NBFCs registered with the Mumbai office of the Reserve Bank of India.

SLR reduction: Exporters expect banks to cut interest rates

SLR reduction: Exporters expect banks to cut interest rates

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Banks may reduce their interest rates.

MPC votes 5-1 to keep policy rates unchanged

MPC votes 5-1 to keep policy rates unchanged

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The 6-member Monetary Policy Committee, headed by Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel, in its fifth bi-monthly review, kept the repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent and reverse repo at 5.75 per cent.

India Inc's global shopping bag shrinks

India Inc's global shopping bag shrinks

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Indian acquisitions have dropped to $27.3 billion in 2009.

World's 10 most expensive cities

World's 10 most expensive cities

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Singapore retains the title of the world's most expensive city.

Murray fever returns to Wimbledon

Murray fever returns to Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Andy Murray once again fills the prime time viewing slot on Centre Court late on Saturday, while five-time women's champion Venus Williams will have revenge on her mind against Carla Suarez Navarro.

RIL Q4 profit up 30% at Rs 4,710 crore

RIL Q4 profit up 30% at Rs 4,710 crore

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The country's top private sector entity posted a full- year net profit of Rs 15,898 crore.

What works best: Sexy or simple?

What works best: Sexy or simple?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Here's a look at ten of our hottest heroines, and we see both their sexy and as simple avatars. All you have to do is pick one that is hotter.

Kader Khan passes into the ages

Kader Khan passes into the ages

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'He was in hospital for 16, 17 weeks.'

'Reptiles in Khatron are nicer than Bigg Boss inmates'

'Reptiles in Khatron are nicer than Bigg Boss inmates'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Rupali Ganguly chats with her fans.

Sensex ends over 200 points lower on weak European cues

Sensex ends over 200 points lower on weak European cues

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Investors will maintain a cautious stance.

Pak violates ceasefire, shells LoC areas in Poonch

Pak violates ceasefire, shells LoC areas in Poonch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

2017 has also seen a sharp increase in ceasefire violations at the LoC by Pakistan.

Andhra tour will be Chiranjeevi's litmus test

Andhra tour will be Chiranjeevi's litmus test

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

About a fortnight after launching his party Praja Rajyam, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi would be embarking on his maiden mass contact programme towards the month-end, amid criticism that he lacks clarity about his political agenda.A plan for the actor's tour of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh has almost been finalised, party spokesperson P Mithra said in Hyderabad.

'Seven crore Tamils will not remain mute spectator

'Seven crore Tamils will not remain mute spectator

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

Under pressure following serious losses, the LTTE has asked India to "stop providing military assistance" to the Sri Lankan government and vowed to take back it de facto political headquarters Kilinochchi.

NTPC misleading govt on gas price: RIL

NTPC misleading govt on gas price: RIL

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The letter comes days after the government made it clear that the empowered Group of Ministers approved price of $4.2 per mmBtu for RIL's KG basin gas.

Inflation at 4-month high in Feb, factory production slows down in Jan

Inflation at 4-month high in Feb, factory production slows down in Jan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Slowdown in industrial production notwithstanding, a marginal increase in inflation raised the clamour for another round of rate cut by the Reserve Bank on April 4 to boost economic activity.

'RBI won't allow any cooperative bank to collapse'

'RBI won't allow any cooperative bank to collapse'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

One incident should not be used to generalise the health of all cooperative banks, says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das.

23 countries, 22,500 kilometre: This female pilot's solo journey around the world

23 countries, 22,500 kilometre: This female pilot's solo journey around the world

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

On a journey to recreate history, and to script a new one, British aviator Tracey Curtis Taylor, on a stopover in Delhi on her way to Australia to relive a flight made 85 years ago, said her mission is to inspire young girls to strive to achieve their dreams.

Bio weapons could be the next big terror threat

Bio weapons could be the next big terror threat

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

The chief of the National Security Guards had recently warned that India could be struck by terrorists using biological weapons and with the help of women affiliates of the Al-Qaeda.

Chinese economy expands 7.9%

Chinese economy expands 7.9%

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

The encouraging growth figure from China comes at a time when majority of the advanced economies are expected to contract in the wake of the global financial turmoil. China, the world's fastest growing economy, expanded at a rate of 6.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2009.

Broadband spectrum: Trai recommends e-auction

Broadband spectrum: Trai recommends e-auction

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

Releasing its recommendations for BWA spectrum allocation on Friday, Trai has suggested that the auction should be done in blocks of 5 MHz each and any bidder can bid for one or two or three blocks. A company can bid up to a maximum to 15 Mhz in block of 5 Mhz. The bidder has to specify before the auction, the number of blocks he desires to bid for.

Trade declines for first time in 7 years

Trade declines for first time in 7 years

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

India's exports and imports have together dipped for the first time in seven years, signalling weakening of domestic and external demand in the backdrop of global economic crisis. Government officials said the sale of Indian goods in overseas markets was likely to see a dip in February as well.

RBI calls for proactive supply management to stave off headline inflation

RBI calls for proactive supply management to stave off headline inflation

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

"The main risk stems from the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the south west monsoon in view of the rising probability of an El Nio event around July-August, and its implications for food inflation," RBI said, as it kept the status quo on key interest rate for the third time in a row.

RBI expects banks to pass on rate cut benefits to customers

RBI expects banks to pass on rate cut benefits to customers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor S S Mundra on Friday said that he expects banks to cut interest rates

End Tamil refugees' suffering, Sri Lanka told

End Tamil refugees' suffering, Sri Lanka told

Rediff.com20 May 2009

A bi-partisan group of some of the most influential US Senators has called on the Sri Lankan government to expeditiously alleviate the suffering of thousands of Tamil refugees and return them to their homes by the end of the year.

Essar may join race for CSN's ore mines

Essar may join race for CSN's ore mines

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Essar Steel is likely to join the race for Brazilian miner and steelmaker CSN's Nacionale Minerios (Namisa), a fully integrated iron ore company. Sources close to the development said Goldman Sachs has approached Essar with the acquisition proposal and the company was considering it.

Shriya Saran makes a cameo in Oopiri

Shriya Saran makes a cameo in Oopiri

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

India slips in global consumer confidence survey

India slips in global consumer confidence survey

Rediff.com12 May 2009

The economic slowdown has taken its toll on consumer confidence. India has fallen from the top to third in the latest round of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Survey and now ranks behind Indonesia and Denmark. It is the largest bi-annual study of its kind and is carried out on more than 25,000 Internet users in 50 countries.

Nadal wins record fourth Rome crown

Nadal wins record fourth Rome crown

Rediff.com3 May 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal overcame stubborn early resistance from defending champion Novak Djokovic to claim a record fourth Rome Masters title with a 7-6, 6-2 win on Sunday. The result also meant Djokovic would surrender the number three spot in the world rankings to Andy Murray on May 11 even though the 21-year-old Scot lost his opening match in Rome to Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco.

Rankings aside, Dhoni focussed on winning series

Rankings aside, Dhoni focussed on winning series

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

For Team India, the added incentive to win the Mumbai Test against Sri Lanka, commencing Wednesday, is the top spot in the ICC Test rankings.

India, Australia ink pact to expand counter-terror cooperation

India, Australia ink pact to expand counter-terror cooperation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

During their talks, the two leaders decided to significantly expand their ties in several key areas including defence, trade, energy and education.

Microsoft revenue dips 1st time in 23 years

Microsoft revenue dips 1st time in 23 years

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Hit by plunging sales, Microsoft saw its profit plunge to a little below $3 billion for the third quarter ended March 31, 2009. The software major posted a six per cent fall in revenue at $13.65 billion, the first of its kind since the company went public 23 years ago. In the year-ago period, Microsoft's revenue stood at $14.45 billion, the firm said.

Repo rate is unlikely to change in the next 6 months

Repo rate is unlikely to change in the next 6 months

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The main reason was that CPI inflation would likely remain below 4 per cent till July.

Pakistan is weakest link in world security: US

Pakistan is weakest link in world security: US

Rediff.com7 Dec 2008

Warning that terrorists are "likely" to use nuclear or biological weapons in the next five years if urgent action is not taken, an official US commission has said Pakistan is the weakest link in world security.

Rupee recovers to end at 65.96 vs USD, up 9 paise

Rupee recovers to end at 65.96 vs USD, up 9 paise

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The rupee fell sharply by 32 paise at 66.37 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday.