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In a first, Bangladesh tri-service contingent takes part in R-Day parade

In a first, Bangladesh tri-service contingent takes part in R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The 122-member contingent of the Bangladesh armed forces comprising soldiers of the Bangladesh army, sailors of the Bangladesh navy, and air warriors of the Bangladesh air force was led by the contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Abu Mohammed Shahnoor Shawon and his deputies, Lieutenant Farhan Ishraq and Flight Lieutenant Sibat Rahman.

After 8 months, HDFC Bank allowed to sell new credit cards

After 8 months, HDFC Bank allowed to sell new credit cards

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Eight months after barring the country's largest private sector lender HDFC Bank from selling new credit cards, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the ban, banking sources said on Tuesday. However, the ban on launching new technology initiatives remains, the sources said. In December last year, the RBI had come out with an unprecedented

Lakshya Sen enters India Open final

Lakshya Sen enters India Open final

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

World championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen entered his maiden World Tour Super 500 summit clash on Saturday with a come-from-behind win over Malaysia's Ng Tze Yong at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open in New Delhi.

SC asks Guj govt to give Bilkis Bano Rs 50 lakh, job

SC asks Guj govt to give Bilkis Bano Rs 50 lakh, job

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Bano had earlier refused to accept the offer of Rs 5 lakh and had sought exemplary compensation from the state government in a plea before the top court.

Sindhu, Sameer stumble in Thailand; Satwiksairaj-Ashwini advance

Sindhu, Sameer stumble in Thailand; Satwiksairaj-Ashwini advance

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Indian pair toiled hard for one hour and 15 minutes to beat their world No 6 Malaysian opponents 18-21, 24-22, 22-20

World Tour Finals: Sindhu to meet Yamaguchi in semis

World Tour Finals: Sindhu to meet Yamaguchi in semis

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Srikanth made a good start in the second game, moving to 7-3 advantage but Lee once again turned the tables, jumping to 13-9 and kept his nose ahead to eventually shut the doors on the Indian.

Denmark Open: Sindhu loses in quarters, Sameer stuns Antonsen

Denmark Open: Sindhu loses in quarters, Sameer stuns Antonsen

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Returning to action after a break, India's double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu on Friday bowed out of the Denmark open badminton tournament after losing in straight games to world no 8 Korean An Seyoung in the women's singles quarterfinals in Odense.

BSNL told to stay 4G tender for Rs 90000 cr over allegations

BSNL told to stay 4G tender for Rs 90000 cr over allegations

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade has asked the telecom department and State-owned BSNL to put on hold the tender for setting up 4G network, valued at Rs 9,000 crore, after allegations emerged that the tender favoured foreign companies. The tender was floated by BSNL in March under the new management for setting up the 4G network.

Indian economy to grow at world's fastest pace of 9.2% in FY22

Indian economy to grow at world's fastest pace of 9.2% in FY22

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Indian economy remains on track to regain its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy after official estimates on Friday put the expansion at a tempered 9.2 per cent this fiscal amid concerns over the impact of a resurgent virus on the fragile recovery. The growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) of 9.2 per cent in April 2021 to March 2022 fiscal (FY 2021-22) given by the National Statistical Office (NSO) in its first advance estimate compares with 9.5 per cent expansion forecast by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last month. The economy had contracted by 7.3 per cent in the previous financial year.

SC asks to secure PM's travel records in Punjab

SC asks to secure PM's travel records in Punjab

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The top court was hearing the plea of an organisation 'Lawyer's Voice' seeking a thorough investigation into the breach in Prime Minister Modi's security in Punjab and ensuring there is no such event in the future.

200 would have been a competitive score: Crawley

200 would have been a competitive score: Crawley

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'If we had got a few more runs it might have helped our bowlers out a lot more. At the moment we are probably behind the game but there is plenty of time to fight back with our bowling line-up.'

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A Delhi court has imposed a fine on the police for the "undue harassment" of the accused in a February 2020 riots case, noting that repeated directions to the police commissioner and other senior officers seeking their personal intervention in these matters had fallen on deaf ears.

NBA: Lakers go 3-1 up on Nuggets, 76ers, Knicks win

NBA: Lakers go 3-1 up on Nuggets, 76ers, Knicks win

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Ramon Sessions and Steve Blake landed clutch three-pointers in the final minute to give the Los Angeles Lakers a nail-biting 92-88 road victory over the Denver Nuggets and a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

SC to hear plea against hijab verdict after Holi holidays

SC to hear plea against hijab verdict after Holi holidays

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing after Holi vacation the pleas challenging the Karnataka high court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom saying it is not a part of the essential religious practice in Islamic faith.

Plea filed in SC against HC rejecting hijab in classrooms

Plea filed in SC against HC rejecting hijab in classrooms

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday challenging the Karnataka high court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear the hijab inside the classroom saying it is not a part of the essential religious practice in Islamic faith.

5 Data Science Jobs

5 Data Science Jobs

Rediff.com9 May 2022

As more organisations across sectors awaken to the far-reaching benefits of having skilled data professionals on board, the demand is projected to grow by 28% by 2026, notes Subramanyam Reddy, founder and CEO, KnowledgeHut, a global edtech firm.

Surya's sacrifice sets Twitter buzzing

Surya's sacrifice sets Twitter buzzing

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Suryakumar Yadav's sacrificing his wicket for Rohit Sharma earned high praise from the twitterati.

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

As per the new guidelines, internet services will be provided on the device's flight mode and will be available 10,000 feet above sea level or before arrival or after departure.

6 pleas filed in SC seeking review of Ayodhya verdict

6 pleas filed in SC seeking review of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

While five pleas have been filed by Maulana Mufti Hasbullah, Moulana Mahfoozur Rehman, Mishbahuddin, Mohd Umar and Haji Nahboob, who are all supported by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, the sixth one has been filed by Mohammad Ayub.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, July 29

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

a look at the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.

Ishan credits captain Rohit for his batting turnaround

Ishan credits captain Rohit for his batting turnaround

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Young opener Ishan Kishan credited India skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid for his return to form in the first T20 International against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Twitter says Olympics, IOC accounts hacked

Twitter says Olympics, IOC accounts hacked

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The accounts were hacked through a third-party platform, a spokesperson for the social media platform said in an emailed statement, without giving further details.

PHOTOS: India too good for Windies in first T20I

PHOTOS: India too good for Windies in first T20I

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Images from the first TwentyT20 International between India and the West Indies, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

NZ favourites to win WTC, Vaughan reiterates

NZ favourites to win WTC, Vaughan reiterates

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The India series starts on August 4. Vaughan reckons England must get better at playing the "long game" on good wickets.

Controversy erupts over third umpire's DRS gaffe

Controversy erupts over third umpire's DRS gaffe

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

England were left frustrated after a blunder by third umpire Anil Chaudhary denied them the wicket of India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and a DRS review.

Imran says won't resign, to play till last ball as 3 allies may ditch him

Imran says won't resign, to play till last ball as 3 allies may ditch him

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Talking to reporters in Islamabad, he said the Opposition has laid all of their cards, but the no-confidence motion against him would not be successful.

Srikanth creates history; enters World Badminton final

Srikanth creates history; enters World Badminton final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Kidambi Srikanth created history as he became the first Indian man to enter the World Badminton Championships final after edging compatriot Lakshya Sen in a thrilling semi-final, in Huelva, Spain on Saturday. Srikanth rallied after losing

PIX: Kishan, Shreyas sizzle as India whip Sri Lanka in first T20I

PIX: Kishan, Shreyas sizzle as India whip Sri Lanka in first T20I

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Images from the first Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka, in Lucknow, on Thursday.

Cannes 2018: Kangana, the cat woman

Cannes 2018: Kangana, the cat woman

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Isn't she most charming on the Cannes red carpet?

'If Hardik doesn't bowl, India will have to look for options'

'If Hardik doesn't bowl, India will have to look for options'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Indian team is good enough to reach the semi-finals of T20 World Cup but for the side to play at its full potential, Hardik Pandya "needs to start bowling" and Bhuvneshwar Kumar must crank up the pace, feels former Australian speedster Brett Lee.

Not just Dhoni, Sakshi lost her cool too

Not just Dhoni, Sakshi lost her cool too

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Dhoni's wife Sakshi shared her feelings on an Instagram story, which was later deleted.

PICS: Dhoni loses cool after umpire reverses decision

PICS: Dhoni loses cool after umpire reverses decision

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

In the 18th over of the Rajasthan Royals innings, Deepak Chahar, bowling to Tom Curran, got a caught behind decision from umpire C Shamshuddin. It was a horrible decision and Curran couldn't refer it as Rahul Tewatia wasted the only DRS.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, July 30

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, July 30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A look at the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, July 30.

Olympics Hockey: Germany hand India women second defeat

Olympics Hockey: Germany hand India women second defeat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

After the 1-5 drubbing from world No. 1 the Netherlands, the Indians lifted their game but it was not enough to get past world No. 3 and Rio Games bronze-medallists Germany in their second Pool A match at the Oi Hockey stadium.

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday held that a resolution suspending 12 Bharatiya Janata Party legislators from the Maharashtra legislative assembly beyond the period of the remainder of the session held in July 2021 is "unconstitutional" and "irrational".

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

What could be more uncertain than Virat Kohli's agonising wait for a century for over two years? Perhaps it's what you will pay tomorrow morning to fill your vehicle's tank. Pump prices have joined cricket scores as the country's favourite discussion topic. Steep increases invite widespread protests, while moderate additions make the government anti-reformist. The ongoing fuel price conundrum is no different.

Pawar calls on Modi; party says will never go with BJP

Pawar calls on Modi; party says will never go with BJP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The Prime Minister's Office tweeted a picture of their meeting but shared no details about their talks.

MVA allies kept in loop about Pawar-Modi meeting: NCP

MVA allies kept in loop about Pawar-Modi meeting: NCP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

NCP spokesperson and Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik said that AICC general secretary H K Patil was told about this scheduled meeting when he and other Congress leaders met Pawar in Mumbai recently.

Economy is recovering, not Employment

Economy is recovering, not Employment

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The return of the unemployment rate to pre-lockdown times is not worth celebrating because it is more a reflection of a shrinking labour force than a decline in the count of the unemployed, observes Mahesh Vyas.

Amir tests negative for COVID-19 again, cleared to join side in England

Amir tests negative for COVID-19 again, cleared to join side in England

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Former players are of the opinion that if Amir is available and fit, then he should also be considered for the Test series against England.