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Healy named Australia captain across formats

Healy named Australia captain across formats

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

All-rounder Tahlia McGrath has been named vice-captain, with the decisions on both players ratified at a Cricket Australia (CA) meeting on Friday.

Electoral bonds: SBI faced searching queries from SC

Electoral bonds: SBI faced searching queries from SC

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The State Bank of India, which unsuccessfully sought extension of time till June 30 to disclose the details of electoral bonds, on Monday faced searching questions from the Supreme Court which wanted to know about the steps taken to comply with the directions it had issued while scrapping the controversial scheme of anonymous political funding on February 15.

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Dhami said several acres of land were freed from encroachment during the demolition drive in the 'Malik Ka Bagicha' area of Banbhoolpura.

Noida lift crash: 4 more workers die

Noida lift crash: 4 more workers die

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Four more workers, who were hospitalised after a service lift crashed at an under-construction society in Noida Extension, succumbed to their injuries on Saturday, pushing the death toll in the incident to eight, officials said.

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Four Indians, including three women, have been killed in a tragic drowning incident at an unpatrolled beach in the Australian state of Victoria, the worst tragedy in Victorian waters in almost 20 years, officials said on Thursday.

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

On Sunday morning, the sun shone brightly on vintage cars parked in symmetry on the grounds of ITC Maurya in New Delhi. The owners were making sure the old beauties turned up spick and span for a rally organised by ITC Hotels in partnership with the Heritage Motoring Club of India. The rally would end at ITC Grand Bharat in Gurugram, Haryana, later in the day.

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in Mumbai, Nagpur and other parts of the state witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers.

SC gives SBI 24 hours to release electoral bonds data

SC gives SBI 24 hours to release electoral bonds data

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Chastising the State Bank of India, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered it to disclose the details of the electoral bonds encashed by political parties to the Election Commission by the close of the business hours on March 12 and warned the country's largest public sector lender that the court may proceed against it for 'wilful disobedience' if it failed to comply with its directions and deadlines.

B-Schools Struggle With Placements

B-Schools Struggle With Placements

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'There is a behavioural shift and conservativeness with companies cutting down on manpower and rationalising the number of people.'

RBI supersedes Abhyudaya Co-op Bank board for poor governance

RBI supersedes Abhyudaya Co-op Bank board for poor governance

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The Reserve Bank on Friday superseded the board of the city-based Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank on concerns emanating from "poor governance" and appointed an administrator to manage the affairs of the lender. In what can be seen as a step that should allay depositors' concerns, the central bank did not put any restrictions or moratorium on deposit withdrawals because of the comfort it gets on the bank's finances, according to people in the know. "(The) action is necessitated due to certain material concerns emanating from poor governance standards observed in the bank.

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The genesis of India's most-loved dish may go to canny cooks in the Mughal era, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire

Your Phone Will Be Even Smarter In 2024

Your Phone Will Be Even Smarter In 2024

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

This year will be the one when GenAI becomes a part of the daily lives of people around the world.

20 killed, several hurt as goods, passenger trains collide in Bangladesh

20 killed, several hurt as goods, passenger trains collide in Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Fire service officials on the spot said three passenger carriages were upturned and feared many people were trapped under the dilapidated wagons though some 100 passengers were rescued with wounds and rushed to different health facilities.

Talent Crunch Affects Bank's Cybersecurity Plans

Talent Crunch Affects Bank's Cybersecurity Plans

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'We are also conducting ongoing training and grooming at the branch level to pre-empt such cyberattacks.'

Team from Nagpur ensured Silkyara tunnel workers didn't suffocate

Team from Nagpur ensured Silkyara tunnel workers didn't suffocate

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Three experts from Western Coal Fields, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, camped at the Silkyara tunnel site from November 20.

Heard About Tax-Loss Harvesting In Stocks?

Heard About Tax-Loss Harvesting In Stocks?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Investors can sell a part of the stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other securities held in their portfolios at a loss and use this loss to offset tax on the capital gains made on the sale of other securities.

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa were also selected in the line-up after helping Australia win a record-extending sixth title with Sunday's six-wicket victory.

Protocol facilities shouldn't be used...: CJI on judge's train 'inconvenience'

Protocol facilities shouldn't be used...: CJI on judge's train 'inconvenience'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

"A wise exercise of judicial authority, both on and off the Bench, is what sustains the credibility and legitimacy of the judiciary and the confidence which society has in its Judges," the CJI wrote.

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar as 'Global Ambassador' for ODI World Cup

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Railways shunted out 5 top officials who are responsible for operations, signalling and safety.

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.'

Do top execs of PSBs need a pay overhaul?

Do top execs of PSBs need a pay overhaul?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

In FY23, the State Bank of India (SBI) reported a 57.4 per cent jump in its net profit to Rs 55,684.17 crore. But the chairman of the country's largest bank, Dinesh Khara's annual pay for this creditable performance was just Rs 37 lakh (his peers at state-run banks are no better off). Look at his private bank rivals - most pocketed in excess of Rs 7 crore annually - plus stock options.

Share tips on defaulters and win up to Rs 20 lakh

Share tips on defaulters and win up to Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

With an aim to recover fines from elusive offenders, capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday introduced a reward system for up to Rs 20 lakh to informants for sharing information about the assets of defaulters. The reward may be granted in two stages -- interim and final. While the interim reward amount will not exceed two and a half per-cent of the reserve price of the asset regarding which tips was provided or Rs 5 lakh, whichever is less and the final reward amount will not exceed 10 per cent of the dues recovered or Rs 20 lakh, whichever is less.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

AFor a mega event like the G20 Summit -- being attended by so many heads of States and international bodies, top diplomats and bureaucrats -- nothing can be more important than security.

How To Align Your Portfolio This Year

How To Align Your Portfolio This Year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The bulk of an investor's portfolio should be in shorter-duration funds of up to one year portfolio duration.

U'khand tunnel collapse: Oxygen being supplied, efforts on to rescue workers

U'khand tunnel collapse: Oxygen being supplied, efforts on to rescue workers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

They said the incident occurred around 4 am when a 150-metre-long portion of the four-and-a-half-kilometer-long tunnel collapsed.

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India's Nitin Menon and Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena will officiate the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.

New Vande Bharat Express will be saffron in colour

New Vande Bharat Express will be saffron in colour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

ome of the features including seat declining angle, better cushion for seats, better accessibility to mobile charging points than before, extended foot-rest in the Executive Chair cars among others, an official release said.

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place at the unit, located 40 km from Nagpur, causing severe damage to the building, an official at Kondhali police station said.

Indian Wheels for Vande Bharat Trains

Indian Wheels for Vande Bharat Trains

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

India's iconic Vande Bharat train project may finally find a solution to its two Russian-related issues.

Daewoo plans India comeback in new avatar, to launch electronics, EV

Daewoo plans India comeback in new avatar, to launch electronics, EV

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Posco Daewoo, the South Korean conglomerate whose Cielo sedan and Matiz hatchback were once the pride of Indian car owners, is looking to re-enter India. And its return journey is riding on plans to sell electric bikes and e-cycles. The company termed India's robust economic growth and surging consumer demand as reasons behind its comeback plans, saying they make India "one of the world's most promising consumer markets," according to Y S Choi, general manager, Posco Daewoo South Korea.

Former Aus captain Paine takes new role

Former Aus captain Paine takes new role

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Paine has also been recently announced as an assistant coach for Australia A ahead of their upcoming series against New Zealand A which is set to begin next week.

Badrinath highway shows fresh signs of subsidence

Badrinath highway shows fresh signs of subsidence

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

A stretch about 50 metres long on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway near Pursari village is showing signs of land subsidence with cracks appearing on it.

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

On Sunday, India became the fastest team to score 100 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in a mere 12.2 overs during their second innings against the West Indies in the second Test at Trinidad.

Balasore train crash: 7 railway employees suspended

Balasore train crash: 7 railway employees suspended

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

As many as 293 people were killed and over 1,200 injured in the triple train collision near Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Balasore district on June 2.

Will Or Gift Deed? What's Better To Transfer Assets To Next Generation?

Will Or Gift Deed? What's Better To Transfer Assets To Next Generation?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'Planning for the transfer of assets to the next generation is an important aspect of financial and estate planning.'

Major General S C N Jatar: An Unsung Hero

Major General S C N Jatar: An Unsung Hero

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Major General S C N Jatar, who passed into the ages on Monday night, thwarted anti-national forces at the peak of the Assam agitation. Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) salutes this officer and gentleman.

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

DDCA will add two more practice pitches to the main square of the Feroz Shah Kotla besides replacing 15,000 old bucket seats for the ODI World Cup.