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Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 with a impressive display of raw power to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday.

20 Christian priests booked for assaulting cop in Kerala

20 Christian priests booked for assaulting cop in Kerala

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Twenty priests have been booked by the police in Kochi, Kerala, for allegedly assaulting a police officer during a protest at the Bishop's House. The incident occurred on January 11, with the priests protesting against the unified Holy Mass. The police registered a case against the priests under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for unlawful assembly, rioting, and causing hurt to a public servant. The protest follows a controversy over the unified Holy Mass, which the Archbishop has defended, stating that altering decisions approved by Pope Francis is impossible.

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Tennis queen Sania Mirza looked like a vision as she arrived to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Aashirwad ceremony at the Jio World Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north west Mumbai, on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Soccer-loving Pope Francis gets new toy!

Soccer-loving Pope Francis gets new toy!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

According to reports, the mayor of Altopascio, Sara D'Ambrosio, wrote on Facebook that the table was designed to be inclusive and work well for people with physical disabilities to encourage their participation in sport.

Sebi bars Pacheli, 6 others in Rs 850 crore preferential allotment case

Sebi bars Pacheli, 6 others in Rs 850 crore preferential allotment case

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday debarred Pacheli Industrial Finance and six others entities from the markets in its bid to crack down on a "pump and dump" case, substantiated by a probe into Rs 850 crore preferential allotment and examination of alerts around price movement of the firm's stock.

Pak-born man gets Indian citizenship after 43 years

Pak-born man gets Indian citizenship after 43 years

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Shane Sabastian Pereira, born in Karachi, Pakistan, was granted Indian citizenship after 43 years of living in his ancestral village in Goa. He is the second person from the coastal state to receive the certificate under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Pereira's journey to citizenship highlights the impact of the CAA on individuals seeking to become Indian citizens.

Massive Rescue Ops Underway In Wayanad

Massive Rescue Ops Underway In Wayanad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad district resumed on Thursday, marking one of the largest efforts to save those stranded by the landslides that have hit the region.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday.

Jannik Sinner is Australian Open CHAMPION

Jannik Sinner is Australian Open CHAMPION

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev on Sunday

Will crunch of southpaws affect India at CT?

Will crunch of southpaws affect India at CT?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'In the 2023 World Cup, we lacked batting depth from No. 8 onwards. These are the crucial questions that need to be addressed.'

Collins blows kisses at booing crowd, Sinner through

Collins blows kisses at booing crowd, Sinner through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Danielle Collins gave the hostile crowd a roasting after beating local favourite Destanee Aiava in the second round of the Australian Open

Analysts maintain 'Buy' calls on ICICI Bank after Q3; see up to 32% upside

Analysts maintain 'Buy' calls on ICICI Bank after Q3; see up to 32% upside

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Defying the bearish sentiment in the markets on Monday, ICICI Bank's share price rose by 2 per cent, reaching an intraday high of Rs 1,234.4 per share on the BSE. With a 1.5 per cent gain at the close, the stock emerged as the top performer on both the BSE Sensex and the National Stock Exchange Nifty 50 indices.

RBI lifts restrictions on JM Financial

RBI lifts restrictions on JM Financial

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

JM Financial on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India has lifted restrictions imposed on its subsidiary JM Financial Products Ltd with regard to financing against shares and debentures. "We wish to inform you that the RBI, vide its letter dated October 18, 2024, has lifted the restrictions imposed by it on the company (JM Financial Products Ltd) through its order dated March 5, 2024," JM Financial said in a regulatory filing.

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways' assets

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways' assets

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday exercised its extraordinary constitutional powers and ordered the liquidation of grounded air carrier Jet Airways' assets. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra set aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision upholding the resolution plan of Jet Airways and approved the transfer of its ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC).

The dark side of duty cut on smartphone parts

The dark side of duty cut on smartphone parts

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports, and make local firms uncompetitive, potentially resulting in job losses, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. India's smartphone industry is a 'Make in India' success story, with 2023-24 production reaching $49.2 billion and exports at $15.6 billion, making smartphones the fourth-largest export after diesel, aviation fuel, and polished diamonds.

Losses in blue-chip stocks drag markets down

Losses in blue-chip stocks drag markets down

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Stock markets closed lower for the second straight day on Friday amid relentless foreign fund outflows and losses in blue-chip stocks Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India. Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 55.47 points or 0.07 per cent to settle at 79,486.32. During the day, it tanked 424.42 points or 0.53 per cent to 79,117.37.

Ratan Tata's mortal remains leave hospital

Ratan Tata's mortal remains leave hospital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

On Thursday morning, Tata's mortal remains left the hospital in an ambulance. Here are the images:

Had Bumrah not been there, BGT series would've been one-sided: McGrath

Had Bumrah not been there, BGT series would've been one-sided: McGrath

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah's incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia's favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control and ability to adapt quickly.

Sensex, Nifty rise on buying in bank stocks, positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty rise on buying in bank stocks, positive global cues

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

From the 30 Sensex pack, State Bank of India jumped 5 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro. In contrast, Maruti, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards.

Sensex drops 111 points on FII selling, high inflation

Sensex drops 111 points on FII selling, high inflation

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC, Nestle, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, Adani Ports, Tata Motors and Bajaj Finserv were the major laggards. Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra and HDFC Bank were among the gainers.

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The unanswerable question, of course, is whether Djokovic is the GOAT. That's a complex issue over which fans will forever bicker, observes Kanika Datta.

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The para-athletes outnumbered the able-bodied ones in the list this time due to the magnificent Paris Paralympics performance in which they returned with 29 medals, including seven gold and nine silver.

The Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani Mameru Ceremony

The Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani Mameru Ceremony

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Glitz, glamour and lots of joy marked the celebration.

Look Who Stole The Show At The Wedding...

Look Who Stole The Show At The Wedding...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Sporting stars, past and present, at the Ambani wedding.

Brokerages upbeat on TCS after Q3 miss

Brokerages upbeat on TCS after Q3 miss

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Most global as well as domestic brokerages are upbeat on India's largest IT services provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), despite its performance during the December quarter of FY25, when it missed Street estimates. On the bourses, the TCS share price rallied as much as 6.44 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 4,296.80 apiece, before settling 5.67 per cent higher at Rs 4,265.55.

Brokerages split after JSW Steel Q3 results miss estimates

Brokerages split after JSW Steel Q3 results miss estimates

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Steel maker JSW Steel's Q3 results, announced on January 24, 2025, after market hours, failed to meet Street expectations. The company reported a consolidated net profit attributable to the owners of Rs 717 crore in Q3FY25, reflecting a 70.3 per cent decline Y-o-Y, compared to Rs 2,415 crore in Q3FY24.

Festive demand helps PV wholesales rise marginally in October: SIAM

Festive demand helps PV wholesales rise marginally in October: SIAM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Aided by festive demand, domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose marginally year-on-year to 3,93,238 units in October, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. The overall passenger vehicle dispatches by companies to dealers stood at 3,89,714 units in October last year. Total two-wheeler sales rose 14 per cent year-on-year to 21,64,276 units last month, as compared to 18,95,799 units in October 2023, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said in a statement.

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Eight of the newly named cardinals are from Europe, six from Asia, two from Africa, one from North America, and four from Central and Latin America.

Bumrah frustrated on missing out on 'spiciest wicket'

Bumrah frustrated on missing out on 'spiciest wicket'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah was left frustrated after missing out on another chance to bowl on the "spiciest wicket of the series". However, India's premier pacer emphasized that sometimes it becomes imperative for a player to respect his body.

'Ashwin deserved much better; a fitting farewell'

'Ashwin deserved much better; a fitting farewell'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

India's World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev would like to know why Ravichandran Ashwin decided to call it a day all of a sudden.

Para Shooting World Cup: Narwal-Francis win India's third gold

Para Shooting World Cup: Narwal-Francis win India's third gold

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis won the 10m P6 air pistol mixed team event to clinch India's third gold medal at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Chateauroux, France on Wednesday.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

Sebi board decides to tighten SME IPO norms and more

Sebi board decides to tighten SME IPO norms and more

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The Sebi board on Wednesday approved a series of measures, including stricter regulatory norms for SME IPOs, a comprehensive overhaul of investment banking regulations, and an expanded definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI). Also, the board approved reforms to boost ease of doing business for Debenture Trustees, ESG rating providers, InvITs, REITs, and SM REITs.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

A Tamil Nadu Village Prays For Kamala

A Tamil Nadu Village Prays For Kamala

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Hours before the US presidential elections, special prayers were held for Democrat candidate Kamala Harris's victory at her ancestral village in Tamil Nadu.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek, Raducanu, Fritz advance

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek, Raducanu, Fritz advance

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Images from Day 5 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday.

'Swiggy Is Now Focusing On Overall Growth'

'Swiggy Is Now Focusing On Overall Growth'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'Expect our food delivery business to deliver sustainable adjusted EBITDA margins of about 5 per cent in the medium term.'

Oppn To Push For JPC On Adani Issue

Oppn To Push For JPC On Adani Issue

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Floor leaders of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance met on Monday ahead of the start of Parliament's winter session and decided to raise the issue of alleged corruption in the Adani Group and demand a Joint Parliamentary Committee on the matter.11111111111111111111111111

'Kamala Harris is a fighter, she will make a comeback'

'Kamala Harris is a fighter, she will make a comeback'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'We were hoping for her victory and had planned celebrations bigger than Deepavali'

Sebi widens scope of T+0 settlement to top 500 stocks from Jan 31

Sebi widens scope of T+0 settlement to top 500 stocks from Jan 31

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Tuesday announced that the top 500 stocks will be eligible for the same-day settlement cycle (T+0) in a phased manner. This move is seen as a fresh push to ready the market ecosystem to speed up the settlement cycle, which currently stands at T+1.