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100 metric tonnes of gold shifted from UK to Indian vaults

100 metric tonnes of gold shifted from UK to Indian vaults

Rediff.com31 May 2024

India has moved 100 metric tonnes of its gold stored in the UK to domestic vaults in FY24, sources said on Friday. This is one of the biggest movements of gold undertaken by the country since 1991, when pledging a substantial part of the gold holding to tide over a foreign exchange crisis resulted in its movement out of vaults. The country's overall gold holding increased 27.46 metric tonnes in FY24 and it stands at 822 metric tonnes, as per official data.

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Singh asserted that Deshmukh set a staggering collection target of Rs 100 crore for his officers, specifically from Mumbai, while also discussing plans to target key opposition figures, including former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

What Do These Pix Tell Us?

What Do These Pix Tell Us?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

President Droupadi Murmu hosted a dinner for the outgoing Union council of ministers at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

SC rejects Maha's plea seeking stay prof GN Saibaba's acquittal

SC rejects Maha's plea seeking stay prof GN Saibaba's acquittal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The bench also rejected the oral request of Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Maharashtra government for early listing of the appeal and said it will come in due course.

Another hit and run in Maha, drunk driver kills woman

Another hit and run in Maha, drunk driver kills woman

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

In yet another hit-and-run case in Maharashtra, a 31-year-old woman was killed after a speeding car knocked her down in Nashik city, the police said on Wednesday.

Feel like I'm still in jail: Ex-DU professor GN Saibaba

Feel like I'm still in jail: Ex-DU professor GN Saibaba

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'It was like an 'agni pariksha' for me. I had to go through a test by fire twice'

Ajit Pawar faction skips visit to RSS HQ

Ajit Pawar faction skips visit to RSS HQ

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'It is our right to not go there and pay a visit. It is the prerogative of every party on whether to visit a particular place or not'

Australia could include Handscomb for Nagpur Test

Australia could include Handscomb for Nagpur Test

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Australia are mulling the option of bringing back Peter Handscomb to bat in the middle-order for his ability to play spin, if Cameron Green does not recover in time for their series opener against India,

PHOTOS: India revels in riot of colours

PHOTOS: India revels in riot of colours

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

India was drenched in hues of the rainbow on Monday as people celebrated Holi, the festival colours, on Monday and smeared 'gulal' on each other.

Preview: Will Bumrah be part of Nagpur T20I?

Preview: Will Bumrah be part of Nagpur T20I?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

To everyone's surprise, the team management didn't play him during the high-scoring first T20I in Mohali, raising doubts whether he has still attained peak fitness or not.

RSS won't celebrate centenary next year because ...

RSS won't celebrate centenary next year because ...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The RSS wants to transform society and believes that victory of society must not be judged on wealth creation but religion, he said.

Nagpur police chief bans prostitution in red-light area for 2 months

Nagpur police chief bans prostitution in red-light area for 2 months

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Several sex workers had staged a protest and removed barricades put up by the police restricting entry of people to the area.

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

"My aim is to make Maharashtra the world's big financial powerhouse and to make Mumbai a global fintech capital," he said.

These Two Exam Toppers Will Win Your Heart

These Two Exam Toppers Will Win Your Heart

Rediff.com6 May 2024

She cleared her Class 12 UP board exams in the first division. He secured All-India Rank 1 in JEE Mains. This is why their stories are inspirational.

Nagpur curator promises 'sporting wicket'

Nagpur curator promises 'sporting wicket'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The pitch at the VCA Stadium does not have the best of track records in the past two years but curator Pravin Hingnikar asserted that the newly laid surface is likely to produce a good contest between India and Australia in Nagpur on Sunday.

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The work we have done in the south and the northeast over the last 10 years under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, we have started getting results of the same, he said.

92 Of 102 Seats In First Phase Saw Voter Turnout Drop

92 Of 102 Seats In First Phase Saw Voter Turnout Drop

Rediff.com1 May 2024

As the comparison between 2014 and 2019 shows, the voter turnout is not only lower than in 2019 but also lower than in 2014 in some of the larger states where polling took place.

World War-II aircraft Silver Spitfire lands in Nagpur

World War-II aircraft Silver Spitfire lands in Nagpur

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The vintage aircraft is expected to cover approximately a distance of 27,000 miles across 29 countries with a stopover at 100 different locations.

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Car sales are experiencing a challenging phase with around Rs 60,000 crore worth of inventory lying unsold with dealers.

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

There was much speculation on a likely meeting between Bhagwat and Adityanath, especially in the backdrop of the BJP's recent electoral reverses in Uttar Pradesh.

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,961 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

Seat Sharing Dilemma For Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Seat Sharing Dilemma For Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

In the coming assembly election, negotiations over seat-sharing will be as important as actual outreach to voters.

'Love you Dada': Special B'day message for Ganguly

'Love you Dada': Special B'day message for Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Manoj Tiwary and Munaf Patel extended wishes to former India captain Sourav Ganguly on his 52nd birthday.

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba, who was released from the Nagpur Central Jail on Thursday after his acquittal in an alleged Maoist links case, said it's a 'wonder that he could come out alive' despite suffering the 'brutal' jail life.

NEET-PG Delay May Push Doctors Abroad

NEET-PG Delay May Push Doctors Abroad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'The NEET-PG is the only exam for admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses.' 'Many doctors take time off from work to prepare for it, while others study during their long hospital shifts.'

Divya Deshmukh wins World Junior Chess

Divya Deshmukh wins World Junior Chess

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Divya Deshmukh of India outclassed Bulgaria's Beloslava Krasteva to clinch the title in the World Junior Girls' chess championship

What's On Vaani's Mind?

What's On Vaani's Mind?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Laxmi enjoys the sunset... Sanjana attends a wedding... Erica's beach time...

Section 144 imposed in Nagpur to check Covid spread

Section 144 imposed in Nagpur to check Covid spread

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

It has become necessary to restrict gathering of people in large numbers at one place in view to contain the spreading of coronavirus and for the safety of people and public health, said Joint Commissioner of Police Ravindra Kadam.

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The gap in demand for electric vehicles between large and mid-sized cities in the country is shrinking and the Tier-II 2 cities are likely to emerge as the next big demand centre for EVs, a report said on Tuesday. An analysis of the electric two-wheeler and car sales by strategic research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF) from 207 cities across 10 states also suggests that the electric two-wheeler sales in some tier 2 markets have surpassed metropolitans while within tier 2 cities, state capitals generally leading the growth in electric car sales.

Can Ashok Chavan Turn Tide in Nanded?

Can Ashok Chavan Turn Tide in Nanded?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The BJP has again fielded Prataprao Patil Chikhalikar who humbled Ashok Chavan in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls by over 40,000 votes.

Budget 'ignores' Maharashtra, focuses on Bihar, Andhra

Budget 'ignores' Maharashtra, focuses on Bihar, Andhra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget and said it focussed on youth, farmers, women, and has 'substantial allocations' for Maharashtra, but the opposition slammed the annual financial statement, claiming it neglected the western state and only seeks to please the saffron outfit's partners in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.

Bombay HC acquits Prof G N Saibaba, refuses to stay his release

Bombay HC acquits Prof G N Saibaba, refuses to stay his release

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Bombay high court on Tuesday set aside the life sentence of Delhi University professor G N Saibaba in an alleged Maoist links case, noting that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

Will a motto tweak to 'bahujan' help BSP regain lost ground?

Will a motto tweak to 'bahujan' help BSP regain lost ground?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The bahujan hitai, bahujan sukhai motto was used in the press note issued by the BSP informing about the party chief Mayawati's election meetings in Nagpur (Maharashtra) on Thursday.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Kejriwal's arrest: AAP to gherao PM's residence on March 26

Kejriwal's arrest: AAP to gherao PM's residence on March 26

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Rai alleged that MLAs and councillors of the Aam Aadmi Party were stopped from meeting the family members of the Delhi chief minister, who was arrested by the ED in an excise policy-linked money-laundering case on Thursday.

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'No one is propagating RSS ideology as a government officer.'

At mega Cong rally, Rahul promises nationwide caste census

At mega Cong rally, Rahul promises nationwide caste census

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Addressing a huge rally in Maharashtra's Nagpur on the occasion of the Congress' 139th foundation day, he said unemployment in the country has reached its highest point in the last 40 years.

'Crisis manager' Rohit lays India's victory foundation in Nagpur

'Crisis manager' Rohit lays India's victory foundation in Nagpur

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Rohit proved his adaptability and mixed caution with aggression even when wickets kept tumbling at the other end.

BJP-led alliance suffers jolt in Maharashtra

BJP-led alliance suffers jolt in Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a setback in Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra on Tuesday, with its tally dwindling by less than half compared to 2019, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of Congress, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar was on a roll, pocketing 30 of the 48 seats.

Khaleel on fighting mental battles ahead of India return

Khaleel on fighting mental battles ahead of India return

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Khaleel said he saw the India recall coming his way.