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Haryana poll: AAP releases 2nd list as talks with Cong collapses

Haryana poll: AAP releases 2nd list as talks with Cong collapses

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The Congress and the AAP fought the Lok Sabha polls together in Delhi while they had contested separately in Punjab.

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

This would give BJP the chance to explore Constitutional options for government formation if there is no clear-cut mandate, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Will fix lapses: Ashoka Univ on Mehta, Subramanian exits

Will fix lapses: Ashoka Univ on Mehta, Subramanian exits

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

The university in Haryana's Sonipat became the centre of a controversy earlier this week, when Mehta, who had resigned as its vice chancellor two years back, chose to step down as professor, saying that the founders made it "abundantly clear" that his association with the institution was a "political liability".

SC raps Karnataka HC judge over 'objectionable' remarks

SC raps Karnataka HC judge over 'objectionable' remarks

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

In a viral video of the court proceedings, the judge was seen reprimanding a woman lawyer on Thursday and reportedly made some objectionable comments.

'I have never called him Dad, I call him Hansal Sir'

'I have never called him Dad, I call him Hansal Sir'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'I have two sisters. One is 13 and the other is 17.' 'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Chhal, Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, three unreleased films and Woodstock Villa.' 'No one has seen these films.'

Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The chief minister had challenged the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for an investigation against him in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in a prime locality.

SC raps Maha govt over preserving Mumbai's green lungs

SC raps Maha govt over preserving Mumbai's green lungs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The observations were made by a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Manoj Misra during the hearing of an appeal filed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation, Navi Mumbai against a Bombay high court verdict.

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, who is demitting office on November 10, Wednesday deferred by four weeks hearing on pleas challenging the immunity granted to husbands in cases of marital rape.

After UPI and ULI, banks to set up Unified Recovery Interface

After UPI and ULI, banks to set up Unified Recovery Interface

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Eying benefits from digital banking, lenders are now looking at building Unified Recovery Interface (URI) for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and getting good prices for properties of defaulters. This would be managed by PSB Alliance Ltd, a company set up by all public sector banks in the country. M V Rao, chairman, Indian Banks' Association (IBA), said: "Till now we had Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a product developed by National Payments Corporation Ltd (NPCI).

CBI not under control of Union of India, Centre tells SC

CBI not under control of Union of India, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is not under the 'control' of the Union, the Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court while raising preliminary objections on a lawsuit filed by the West Bengal government on the agency going ahead with its probe in several cases without the prerequisite nod from the state.

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.'

D2C brands hitch a ride on the quick commerce wagon

D2C brands hitch a ride on the quick commerce wagon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

As quick-commerce players find their foothold among consumers, brands are all set to step up their presence on these platforms.

Mega debut for Bajaj Housing Finance; shares jump 136%

Mega debut for Bajaj Housing Finance; shares jump 136%

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The Rs 6,560-crore initial public offer of Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd received 63.60 times subscription on September 11, the last day of bidding, amid overwhelming participation from institutional buyers. The initial share sale had a price band for the offer at Rs 66-70 per share.

TMC urges PM to remove SG Mehta over 'meeting' with Suvendu

TMC urges PM to remove SG Mehta over 'meeting' with Suvendu

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Adhikari, leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly, denied the charge, saying that he had recently gone to Mehta's residence in Delhi regarding a case related to "post-poll violence" in the state but "could not meet him in person".

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

With the earnings season drawing to a close, stock markets will take cues from global trends and foreign investors' trading activity this week, analysts said. The US FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) minutes will be the major highlight this week, experts said. "This week, there are fewer cues on the macro and micro fronts, as the Q1 earnings season has concluded.

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Make minimum payments on all debts, then use extra funds to tackle the smallest debt first.

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The apex court in May agreed to hear a plea filed by the father of one of the victims challenging the high court's order acquitting Koli in the case.

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

PPF Remains Relevant in New Tax Regime

PPF Remains Relevant in New Tax Regime

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'PPF carries minimal risk.' 'Its fixed-income nature allows investors to diversify their portfolios.'

The Desi Brigade Who Charmed Cannes

The Desi Brigade Who Charmed Cannes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

They easily gave the A-list stars tough competition in the fashion department.

Movies COMING UP In September

Movies COMING UP In September

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

It's going to be a party on OTT this September, with a string of interesting releases but the theatre scene looks bare.

Govt asks SC not to hear marital rape plea this week

Govt asks SC not to hear marital rape plea this week

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Centre on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court not to hear this week the pleas on the vexed legal question of whether a husband should enjoy immunity from prosecution for the offence of rape if he forces his wife, who is not a minor, to have sex.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Movement in the stock market this week will largely be driven by global trends, macroeconomic data announcements and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. Equity benchmark indices, which are on a dream run for the past several days, will also track trading in global oil benchmark Brent crude and movement of rupee against the US dollar. "The next FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting is scheduled for mid-September, but before that, the market will be closely watching upcoming US economic data.

How OCIs Are Taxed

How OCIs Are Taxed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'Any earnings, regardless of location, will be subject to Indian income tax.'

SC rules out cancellation, re-test of NEET-UG, 2024

SC rules out cancellation, re-test of NEET-UG, 2024

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the pleas seeking cancellation and re-test of the controversy-ridden National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024, holding that there was no data on record to indicate a systemic leak of question paper and other malpractices.

Equity MFs Rake In Rs 38,239 Crore In August

Equity MFs Rake In Rs 38,239 Crore In August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'The correction in the markets in the initial part of August provided investors a good buying opportunity.'

Rs 3,500 cr income tax notices: Cong gets SC relief

Rs 3,500 cr income tax notices: Cong gets SC relief

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

In a relief for the Congress, the Income Tax department on Monday told the Supreme Court that it will not take any coercive action against the opposition party for tax demand notices of Rs 3,500 crore approximately in view of Lok Sabha elections.

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday steered clear of the political talk about it having made an exception for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in granting him interim bail for campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls but said 'critical analysis of the judgment is welcome'.

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Balaji was arrested on June 14 last year by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister in an earlier AIADMK government.

Samvardhana Motherson's stock: A bumpy ride in the short term?

Samvardhana Motherson's stock: A bumpy ride in the short term?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Shares of auto component major, Samvardhana Motherson International, has gained 11.5 per cent on the bourses after the company approved the qualified institutions placement (QIP) issue and announced the calculation methodology for its compulsorily convertible debentures, or CCDs, into equity shares. Analysts cite strong investor response to the issue that has kept the sentiment positive for the stock. Brokerages, however, have a mixed view on the outlook for the auto parts supplier.

Can't let police into establishment like this: SC in Jaggi case

Can't let police into establishment like this: SC in Jaggi case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Transferring to itself a habeas corpus petition of a man alleging that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of the Foundation, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the Tamil Nadu police to not take any further action in pursuance of the Madras high court's direction asking it to inquire into the alleged illegal confinement of the women.

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Terming the rape and murder case of a medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as horrific, the Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the West Bengal government over delay in filing first information report (FIR) in the matter.

Sharmajee Ki Beti Review: Lightweight Feminism

Sharmajee Ki Beti Review: Lightweight Feminism

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Sharmajee Ki Beti's airy-fairy approach doesn't quite convince. It's like the women are all angels readily accepting any change or transgression while the men are either super supportive or super schmucks, notes Sukanya Verma.

In a first, Amul to launch fresh milk in US

In a first, Amul to launch fresh milk in US

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

For the first time, Amul fresh milk will be available outside India, with the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) launching four variants of milk in the US market within a week, to cater to Indian diaspora and Asian population. "We have been exporting dairy products for many decades. This is the first time we are launching fresh milk outside India," GCMMF MD Jayen Mehta told PTI. He said "the GCMMF has tied up with 108-year old cooperative organisation Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) to launch fresh milk in the US market."

RBI policy spooks markets; Sensex tanks 582 points

RBI policy spooks markets; Sensex tanks 582 points

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Infosys, JSW Steel, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro, HCL Technologies and Tata Steel were the biggest laggards. Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ITC, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank were the gainers.

Who Is This Beauty At The Ambani Haldi Ceremony?

Who Is This Beauty At The Ambani Haldi Ceremony?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Hint: She's closely related to the bride, Radhika Merchant.

Disclose PEDs For Chronic Care Cover

Disclose PEDs For Chronic Care Cover

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A crucial point anyone purchasing health insurance must heed is the need to declare PEDs.

Pregnant Richa Chadha Gets Cravings

Pregnant Richa Chadha Gets Cravings

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Film folk queued up to watch Kartik Aaryan perform in his first biopic, Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan, in the film's special screening in Mumbai.

What's Janhvi Wearing!

What's Janhvi Wearing!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Look who watched Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Mr & Mrs Mahi on Monday night.