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Rahul Big Fan Favourite Down Under

Rahul Big Fan Favourite Down Under

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The India vice-captain, who didn't play in the match, obliged fans at the WACA in Perth by clicking selfies with them and signing autographs.

India votes against western nations at UNHRC to condemn Quran desecration

India votes against western nations at UNHRC to condemn Quran desecration

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

India on Wednesday voted in favour of a draft resolution tabled in the UN Human Rights Council that condemns and strongly rejects recent "public and premeditated" acts of desecration of the Quran.

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's Under-21s until 2025

Slap gate: SC raps UP govt, orders senior IPS office to probe case

Slap gate: SC raps UP govt, orders senior IPS office to probe case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

There cannot be any quality education if a student is sought to be penalised on the ground that he belongs to a particular community, the Supreme Court Monday said, as it pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for shoddy probe in a case where a Muslim schoolboy was allegedly slapped by his classmates on the instruction of his teacher in Muzaffarnagar.

Navy Deploys Poseidon To Rescue Chinese Fishermen

Navy Deploys Poseidon To Rescue Chinese Fishermen

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Given the long distance from the closest land, the Indian Navy has deployed its state-of-the-art Boeing P-8I Poseidon long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft, which have the endurance to reach the location of the incident.

China to build 1200 MW nuclear plant in Pakistan's Punjab

China to build 1200 MW nuclear plant in Pakistan's Punjab

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

China on Tuesday inked an agreement worth a whopping USD 4.8 billion with cash-strapped Pakistan to set up a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant as a sign of increasing strategic cooperation between the two all-weather allies.

SC directs CBI to trace US citizen awarded 6-month jail

SC directs CBI to trace US citizen awarded 6-month jail

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The apex court had in January held the man guilty of contempt for his failure to bring back his son to India in terms of a court order.

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Given the politics behind it all, one possibility is for binding the governor to act according to the decisions of the state government and clarifying his position vis a vis bills and resolutions passed by the state assembly -- or, re-enacted if returned, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

India summons Canada's envoy over Khalistani mob's actions against mission

India summons Canada's envoy over Khalistani mob's actions against mission

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The government of India on Saturday sought an explanation on how such elements were allowed, in the presence of police, to breach the security of its diplomatic mission and consulates, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

At this poignant historic moment one can only wish that institutions are not built by bricks and mortars, but also by the rich Parliamentary traditions which have stood the test of time which needs to be strengthened by all stakeholders, notes Rup Narayan Das, a former joint secretary of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

'Watch me when I get back': Jaishankar on Rahul's remarks abroad

'Watch me when I get back': Jaishankar on Rahul's remarks abroad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Jaishankar said that he can talk for himself and does not do politics while travelling abroad.

Setback for India as US court stays 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition

Setback for India as US court stays 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Overriding the Biden administration's appeal, a US court has ordered a stay on the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, to India where he is facing a trial for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Lok Sabha passes supplementary grants without debate

Lok Sabha passes supplementary grants without debate

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

On March 13, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary had tabled the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in the House amounting to a total of Rs 2,70,508.89 crore.

'You should ask Kohli what shot he played'

'You should ask Kohli what shot he played'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Gavaskar said Indian batters erred persistently around their personal landmarks, citing a pattern.

Prithvi Shaw Attacked For Denying Selfie

Prithvi Shaw Attacked For Denying Selfie

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The police has booked eight people for attacking cricketer Prithvi Shaw's friend's car outside a five-star hotel in Mumbai.

Why Filing Deceased's ITR Is A Must

Why Filing Deceased's ITR Is A Must

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Non-compliance can also result in legal complications and disputes with the tax authorities.

SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights

SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Directing the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the queer community is not discriminated against, the CJI, who is heading the constitution bench, said queer is a natural phenomenon known for ages and is neither urban nor elitist.

More than two dozen companies do the vanishing act

More than two dozen companies do the vanishing act

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The companies on the list are from sectors including trading, finance, packaging, textile, realty, and others. Trading and finance companies account for half-a-dozen companies each.

Private equity dealings at listed firms to face shareholders' test

Private equity dealings at listed firms to face shareholders' test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The special privileges granted to private equity (PE) investors by listed companies are set to go through shareholders' test. Under new rules introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), all such arrangements will require shareholders' nod by way of special resolutions. Legal experts say arrangements that are unfair to other public shareholders may not pass the muster.

Law does not recognise live-in relationship as marriage: Kerala HC

Law does not recognise live-in relationship as marriage: Kerala HC

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Therefore, a couple that lives together by virtue of an agreement cannot claim it to be a marriage nor seek a divorce based on that, the high court said.

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions.

In debate over NPS and EPFO returns, one retirement fund edges ahead

In debate over NPS and EPFO returns, one retirement fund edges ahead

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

If you work for 30 years, a two per cent difference in pension returns can reduce your final retirement nest egg by 40 per cent. The Rs 9-trillion National Pension System (NPS) seems to be delivering incrementally higher returns than the twice-as-large Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), shows a Business Standard analysis of data over the last seven years for the two retirement fund bodies. An investor who put in Rs 100 in retirement savings seven years ago would have seen her NPS nest egg grow to Rs 182 by 2023, according to the analysis based on the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority's recently released Handbook of National Pension System Statistics 2023.

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai in talks to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai in talks to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai is in early discussions to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL). According to sources in the know, Byju's founder and chief executive officer Byju Raveendran, who owns a 30 per cent stake in Aakash, is expected to partially offload his holding to Pai for $80-90 million (about Rs 650-740 crore). Raveendran may use the money to repay a large part of the Rs 800 crore loan that Byju's raised from US-based investment firm Davidson Kempner Capital Management in May, after facing a 'technical default', the sources said.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

Social media grievance panels to be in place by Nov 30: IT minister

Social media grievance panels to be in place by Nov 30: IT minister

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The government will come out with proposed modalities and terms of references for setting up grievance appellate committees to address social media users' complaints in the next 10-12 days, and expects the panel to be in place by November 30, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Tuesday.

Beckham obliges Carlos, Rooney

Beckham obliges Carlos, Rooney

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

David Beckham obliged Wayne Rooney and Real Madrid teammate Roberto Carlos by scoring off a free kick

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Banerjee, considered number two in the party, declined to comply with the notice, citing his engagement with an ongoing mass outreach campaign and upcoming panchayat polls.

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Canada's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist in Surrey that sparked a diplomatic row between the two nations are based on both human and signals intelligence and inputs from an ally from Ottawa's Five Eye intelligence network, a media report has said citing the Canadian government sources.

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

India's report outlining its steps towards the promotion and protection of human rights will be taken up for review as part of a mechanism under which UN member States review the human rights performance of fellow States, on Thursday in Geneva, according to the ministry of external affairs.

Hikal ownership dispute puts Kalyani firms at odds

Hikal ownership dispute puts Kalyani firms at odds

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Two listed firms belonging to the Baba Kalyani Group (BNK Group) have contested their inclusion as parties in a suit pertaining to family dispute over ownership of chemical firm Hikal. The co-promoters of the company - Kalyani and Hiremath families - are mired in a legal dispute, with the latter seeking transfer of ownership of shares held by the BNK Group, citing nearly three-decade old family arrangement. An affidavit filed in reply to Hiremath's suit petition in the Bombay high court, BF Investment (BFIL) and Kalyani Investment Company (KICL) have stated that they are separate and distinct legal entities and were not even incorporated and party to the 'family arrangement'.

India lodges strong protest with British envoy over lack of security at embassy

India lodges strong protest with British envoy over lack of security at embassy

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

An explanation was demanded for the complete absence of British security that allowed these elements to enter the high commission premises.

Had I not reacted, it would have demeaning outcome: Dhankhar on Sonia remark

Had I not reacted, it would have demeaning outcome: Dhankhar on Sonia remark

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

He had also said Gandhi's statement was far distanced from his reflections as delegitimising the judiciary is beyond his contemplation.

Planning For Unsecured Loans? Read This

Planning For Unsecured Loans? Read This

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Personal loans and credit card loans provide quick access to money when it is urgently needed, but they also carry risks for borrowers.

Investors jittery as Vedanta stocks, bonds take a hit

Investors jittery as Vedanta stocks, bonds take a hit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Vedanta investors were jittery on Tuesday as its share price fell and bond yields of its parent firm rose following concerns raised by a rating agency on its capability to repay debt maturing later this year. Shares of the mining and metals major were down by 7 per cent on Tuesday to Rs 268 a piece on the BSE. The company has lost market valuation of 30 per cent in the last one year and 13 per cent since January 1 this year. Yields on the bonds of Vedanta Resources, the parent firm of the BSE-listed Vedanta, shot up to 39.8 per cent - showing investors' rising concern over the group's debt situation

The legend of Neeraj Chopra continues to grow!

The legend of Neeraj Chopra continues to grow!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Neeraj Chopra's rise to stardom from a Haryana village has been nothing short of spectacular.

Insolvency: Uttam Galva seeks 50% haircut. Will SBI oblige?

Insolvency: Uttam Galva seeks 50% haircut. Will SBI oblige?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Uttam Galva Steels is a part of the Reserve Bank of India's second list of cases, which will be referred to the bankruptcy tribunal for insolvency proceedings after lenders failed to resolve the account by December 2017.

Operation Kaveri: First batch of 360 Indians from Sudan reaches Delhi

Operation Kaveri: First batch of 360 Indians from Sudan reaches Delhi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to Twitter to share images of the evacuees after their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

Share of women working overtime in factories at 11-year high in 2019

Share of women working overtime in factories at 11-year high in 2019

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The share of women workers in registered factories submitting annual returns - working more than the statutorily-mandated maximum limit of 48 hours in a week - increased to a 11-year high of 33.6 per cent in 2019, shows the latest annual data released by the labour bureau. In comparison, only 27.9 per cent male workers worked more than the statutorily-mandated hours. Earlier in 2008, 39.2 per cent women workers had worked more than the prescribed work time.

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

India has abstained on yet another resolution involving Ukraine, this time a motion sponsored by Russia at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that sought to establish a commission to investigate claims by Moscow that the United States and Ukraine are carrying out 'military biological activities' in laboratories in Ukraine in violation of the biological weapons convention.