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India, China military commanders hold over 12-hr-long talks

India, China military commanders hold over 12-hr-long talks

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

It is learnt that the Indian delegation insisted on a time-bound implementation of the agreement finalised during the extensive talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow on September 10 on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) meet.

NASA captures images of Chandrayaan-2's landing site

NASA captures images of Chandrayaan-2's landing site

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft has snapped a series of images during its flyby on September 17 of Vikram's attempted landing sight near the Moon's uncharted south pole.

Inflation rises to (-)0.21%

Inflation rises to (-)0.21%

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The wholesale price index-based inflation remained negative for the 12th consecutive week primarily on high base. Inflation turned negative for the first time in the week ending June 6.

Intense cold, dense fog prevails in north India, 10 killed

Intense cold, dense fog prevails in north India, 10 killed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Intense cold conditions continued unabated in the northern region disrupting transport services on Wednesday as mercury dropped by several notches and fog enveloped most parts, causing poor visibility and resulting in death of 10 people in road accidents.

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Modi urged the country to show patience during the vaccination drive as it had shown till now in fighting the pandemic.

Beginning of an economic recovery?

Beginning of an economic recovery?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

The US decline decelerates on the back of public spending.

Sebi may soon have some bad news for retail investors

Sebi may soon have some bad news for retail investors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Retail investors will soon have to obtain a net worth certificate from a chartered accountant and submit it to their broker, and their trading limits will be decided accordingly.

SBI, other PSBs to lend Rs 4,000 cr to Patanjali for Ruchi Soya acquisition

SBI, other PSBs to lend Rs 4,000 cr to Patanjali for Ruchi Soya acquisition

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

SBI and other public sector banks have decided to lend Rs 4,000 crore to Patanjali Ayurved for the acquisition of Ruchi Soya, which was facing bankruptcy proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The money lent by banks will help the PSBs to settle their exposure to Ruchi Soya with a haircut of 65 per cent. Banks led by SBI and others had earlier made claims of over Rs 12,146 crore against Ruchi Soya after the company failed to repay its loans.

Covid vaccine to be available for every Indian till 2024: Poonawalla

Covid vaccine to be available for every Indian till 2024: Poonawalla

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Poonawalla said the price will be around USD 5-6 per dose with an MRP of around Rs 1,000 for the two necessary doses.

Inflation rises to -0.14 per cent

Inflation rises to -0.14 per cent

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The rate of inflation for the week stood\nat minus 1.14 per cent as against minus 1.61 per cent for the week ended June 6,\nofficial data released in New Delhi on Thursday.

IL&FS arm's investment in Chennai Super Kings under ED lens

IL&FS arm's investment in Chennai Super Kings under ED lens

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The ED is contemplating a special audit of the account in the backdrop of rating agencies downgrading various debt papers of IL&FS.

Stockmarkets: 'We have reached a point of caution'

Stockmarkets: 'We have reached a point of caution'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'The probability of this being a suckers' rally, where all kinds of beaten down stocks have begun to rally sharply, should be a time to be cautious and circumspect.'

Idle tracks shore up railway finances

Idle tracks shore up railway finances

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables her Budget on February 1, the numbers could be something to cheer.

Most miserable countries in the world; India ranks 21

Most miserable countries in the world; India ranks 21

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

High inflation, unemployment, high interest rates and falling GDP per capita are wrecking havoc in economies across the world.

Cambridge kicks off vaccine race to fight all coronaviruses

Cambridge kicks off vaccine race to fight all coronaviruses

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The new vaccine candidate, DIOS-CoVax2, uses banks of genetic sequences of all known coronaviruses, including those from bats, believed to be the natural hosts of many relatives of human coronaviruses.

RBI maintains status quo; keeps repo rate unchanged

RBI maintains status quo; keeps repo rate unchanged

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The repo rate, at which the central bank lends short-term money to other banks, will continue to stay at 6 per cent.

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A slew of draft documents -- for Request for Qualification (RFQ), Concession Agreement Guiding Principles, Project Information Memorandum (PIM) along with a presentation on the salient features of the project -- for discussion on private participation in passenger trains have been uploaded by Niti Ayog on its website which outline the railways' plans of running 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators, envisaging an investment of Rs 22,500 crore.

Inflation rises to (-)0.95% on high food prices

Inflation rises to (-)0.95% on high food prices

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The wholesale price index-based inflation remained negative for the 11th consecutive week since June 6 mainly on high base. It was 12.82 per cent for the corresponding week last year. Prices of inland fish shot up by 25 per cent over the previous week, eggs became dearer by 10 per cent, masur dal was costly by 8 per cent, milk price went up by 5 per cent, and fruits and vegetables became expensive by 3 per cent.

Biden leads Trump in 4 key US states: NYT poll

Biden leads Trump in 4 key US states: NYT poll

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Biden, 77-year-old the former US vice president, is ahead of Trump, a Republican, in the Northern battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, as well as in the states of Florida and Arizona, according to a poll of likely voters conducted by The New York Times and Siena College.

PIX: Anushka, Alia, Ranbir at Mumbai police show

PIX: Anushka, Alia, Ranbir at Mumbai police show

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Bollywood's biggest and most beautiful stars turn up at the Mumbai police's annual show.

'India is the No 1 team in the world'

'India is the No 1 team in the world'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'They have the greatest number of cricketers, they have the greatest enthusiasm for the game, they have the greatest resources, they have the greatest stakes in their own success.'

Bihari Buddhi can checkmate anyone

Bihari Buddhi can checkmate anyone

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Biharis can confidently decide whether they want to follow Badlav Se Bhadiya Bharosa (Trust is Better than Change) or Badaliye Sarkar, Badaliye Bihar (Change the Government, Change Bihar), asserts Asmita Bihari.

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Mired in corruption, politics and with a history of suicides by its hapless depositors, PMC Bank's revival is a challenge very different from Yes Bank and LVB, both for the regulator and the rescuer, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Voters showing BJP the door: Congress after bypoll results

Voters showing BJP the door: Congress after bypoll results

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

"In May 2014, the BJP won 282 Lok Sabha seats. In four years, BJP government is down to 271, losing its simple majority in Lok Sabha minus its allies - considering the fact that PM Modi has suspended Kirti Azad and virtually disowned their most truthful, fiercely independent Patna Sahib MP," Surjewala tweeted.

Why investors MUST book partial profits in gold

Why investors MUST book partial profits in gold

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Such an economic environment tends to be positive for gold, the ultimate safe-haven asset. Since gold cannot be debased by central banks, it naturally gains in value.

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

"Though we reiterate our commitment to peace, our defence forces -- the army, the air force and the navy -- are adequately mobilised in a well-coordinated move to thwart any attempt to undermine our security. Our national interest will be protected at all costs. We have also ensured a widespread understanding in the international community of India's firm and principled stand," the President said. India and China are locked in a nearly nine-month long military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

GQ Awards: When Anushka, Sayani made us go weak in our knees

GQ Awards: When Anushka, Sayani made us go weak in our knees

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Make way for these beauties who ruled the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2017.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Corporate tax cut dents direct taxes mop up by 17%

Corporate tax cut dents direct taxes mop up by 17%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

While experts pointed out the impact of corporation tax cuts cannot yet figure in collections as most companies are yet to decide on their choice, government officials said a part reason for slow collection is the tax cut.

'I will tackle blackmailer RTI activists'

'I will tackle blackmailer RTI activists'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'If people want to blackmail others to get information or harm things, so why will someone give them information?'

Revealed! How I lost 50 kg with a keto diet

Revealed! How I lost 50 kg with a keto diet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Luvkesh Chanchlani from Ulhasnagar, Mumbai tells us how he went from 145 to 95 in just 7 months by following a ketogenic diet.

Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Current world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and finished tied seventh after the end of the ninth and final round of Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

How to pay less tax on capital gains you make by using indexation

How to pay less tax on capital gains you make by using indexation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Indexation is a technique to adjust tax payments by employing a price index which adjusts for inflation

CPI calculation: MPC member Ravindra Dholakia raises 3 concerns

CPI calculation: MPC member Ravindra Dholakia raises 3 concerns

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

As the MPC is mandated to target CPI inflation rate at 4 plus minus 2 per cent, any measurement error in CPI is likely to have grave consequences for monetary policy.

Weather dept scales down monsoon forecast

Weather dept scales down monsoon forecast

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

All parts except Northeast may get below-normal rain; govt reiterates assurance on preparations.

'Erratic rains? Farmers should wait and watch'

'Erratic rains? Farmers should wait and watch'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

'There is no mechanism to understand how things would evolve'.

With China reluctant to disengage, India holds high-level meet

With China reluctant to disengage, India holds high-level meet

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

India's top military and strategic brass on Tuesday reviewed the overall situation in eastern Ladakh amid indications that the latest round of talks between senior military commanders of Indian and Chinese armies on the next phase of disengagement of troops may not have produced encouraging results, people familiar with the developments said.

Investment mistakes to avoid during bull runs

Investment mistakes to avoid during bull runs

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Investing heavily in a top-performing fund during good times can cause long-term pain. Don't invest lump sum at market peaks.

Monsoon withdrawal delayed, might begin after mid-Sep: IMD

Monsoon withdrawal delayed, might begin after mid-Sep: IMD

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

This should augur well for the rabi crops as delayed withdrawal will leave enough moisture in the soil for early sowing.

Cricket's lost chance

Cricket's lost chance

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Given the relative paucity of cricket this year, Test cricket has emerged as a healer for deprived fans, notes Dhruv Munjal.