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Police summon actor Rhea Chakraborty, Bharti Singh in app fraud case

Police summon actor Rhea Chakraborty, Bharti Singh in app fraud case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Rhea Chakraborty was also among those who promoted the app, said the officer privy to the investigation in the matter.

On buyback, Upstox delivers 10x returns to Ratan Tata

On buyback, Upstox delivers 10x returns to Ratan Tata

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Upstox, an investment platform, has generated a 10-fold return to Tata group's former chairman Ratan Tata on a buyback of 5 per cent of his stake in the company, according to a company press release. The returns were on the partial sale of Tata's 1.3 per cent stake in the company.

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

After a successful tie up in traditional ICE and strong hybrid models, Suzuki and Toyota are now set to take their partnership to the next level: the electric vehicle segment. Both the Japanese auto giants recently announced a plan to produce Suzuki eVX-based SUV which will be sold under Toyota brand across the globe. This electric SUV, bearing Toyota's logo, will go for production at Suzuki Motor Group (SMG) facility in Hansalpur, Gujarat beginning the spring of 2025, marking the first EV launch for both companies in India.

Omar meets PM: What is Centre's plan on restoring J-K statehood?

Omar meets PM: What is Centre's plan on restoring J-K statehood?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

This restoration, according to the officials, is seen as a crucial step towards initiating a healing process, reinstating constitutional rights and safeguarding the unique identity of the region's residents.

Aaditya Thackeray questions Bangladesh cricket team's India tour

Aaditya Thackeray questions Bangladesh cricket team's India tour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

In a post on X, Thackeray said trolls in India are engineering hatred on the pretext of violence in Bangladesh, while the BCCI is hosting its team.

HC orders holding Mumbai university polls on schedule

HC orders holding Mumbai university polls on schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

A division bench of Justices AS Chandurkar and Rajesh Patil stayed the government's September 19 circular, temporarily postponing the election.

Security forces seize rockets, mortars in Manipur; 8 UNLF-P men held

Security forces seize rockets, mortars in Manipur; 8 UNLF-P men held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The members were arrested on Monday for threatening people and obstructing the land demarcation process in Thoubal district.

Royal Enfield announces 1st assembly unit in Bangladesh

Royal Enfield announces 1st assembly unit in Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Indian motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Tuesday announced starting a manufacturing unit and a showroom in Bangladesh, marking a major industrial development in the neighbouring country where the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled in August after weeks-long protests against her. The manufacturing facility in Chauddagram in Cumilla district is Royal Enfield's sixth outside India and besides the one in Tamil Nadu. Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment, has set up the facility in collaboration with IFAD Motors.

Zomato posts Rs 176 cr profit in Q2; board nods Rs 8,500 cr fund-raise plan

Zomato posts Rs 176 cr profit in Q2; board nods Rs 8,500 cr fund-raise plan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Online food delivery firm Zomato Ltd on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 176 crore in the second quarter ended on September 30, 2024. The board of the company, which had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 36 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, also approved the raising of Rs 8,500 crore through qualified institutional placement of equity shares, Zomato Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Zomato's consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 4,799 crore.

Is Elon Musk dating Italian PM Meloni? He says...

Is Elon Musk dating Italian PM Meloni? He says...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

However, Musk silenced all the comments on Wednesday by replying to an X post that questioned if he and Meloni "would date".

Kerala bypolls: Why UDF concerned over namesakes in Palakkad, Chelakkara

Kerala bypolls: Why UDF concerned over namesakes in Palakkad, Chelakkara

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The grand old party alleged that these namesake candidates are backed by the Communist Party of India-Marxist and the Bharatiya Janata Party to confuse voters.

Rural women drive Rs 27,000 crore financial inclusion transactions

Rural women drive Rs 27,000 crore financial inclusion transactions

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Enterprising women business correspondents, known as BC Sakhis, have facilitated transactions worth Rs 27,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh, earning Rs 75 crore in commission over the past four and a half years. BC Sakhis, appointed under the nationwide women empowerment programme, are members of self-help groups (SHGs) who are trained and certified to provide banking and financial services in rural areas.

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

More than two dozen lawmakers and prominent Indian Americans gathered at the US Capitol for the annual Diwali celebration, highlighting the contributions of the Indian American community and the strong US-India relationship. The event, organized by the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, also featured addresses from several Congressmen and Senators who expressed support for Indian Americans and emphasized the importance of the US-India partnership.

Missing trainer aircraft located in reservoir; pilot, trainee dead

Missing trainer aircraft located in reservoir; pilot, trainee dead

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

The bodies of the instructor, Captain Jeet Satru, and trainee Subrodeep Dutta were found in the reservoir of the dam on Thursday.

Salute tricolour 21 times with BMKJ slogan: HC sets bail term

Salute tricolour 21 times with BMKJ slogan: HC sets bail term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Justice DK Paliwal, in the order on Tuesday, said the applicant may be released on bail by imposing some conditions which may enthuse in him a sense of responsibility and pride for the country in which he was born and living.

India reacts 'strongly' to temple vandalism in US

India reacts 'strongly' to temple vandalism in US

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

This was the second incident of desecration at a BAPS temple in less than a month in the US amidst the growing trend of temple vandalism as part of a systematic hate crime against the Hindu community in the country.

Jolt to Gautam Gambir as court orders fresh probe into cheating case

Jolt to Gautam Gambir as court orders fresh probe into cheating case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Special Judge Vishal Gogne set aside a magisterial court order, saying it reflected "inadequate expression of mind" in deciding the allegations against Gambhir.

Strays of south Mumbai lose their best friend Ratan Tata

Strays of south Mumbai lose their best friend Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Bombay House is different from any other conglomerate's headquarters. While every visitor is frisked at the entrance of the colonial-era building, one should not be surprised to see a street dog stroll in nonchalantly. For decades, specific instructions have been issued to the staff to allow a free entry and exit for the strays who may want to come in.

Bypolls: Voting picks up amid stone pelting in UP

Bypolls: Voting picks up amid stone pelting in UP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

An average voter turnout of 20 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of voting in the bypolls to 15 assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand on Wednesday amid an incident of stone pelting in a village in UP's Meerapur and allegations of police personnel deterring voters from casting their ballot.

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh takes over as IAF chief

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh takes over as IAF chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, an accomplished fighter pilot with more than 5,000 hours of flying experience, on Monday assumed charge as new chief of the Indian Air Force, succeeding incumbent Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.

Navratri: Tamannah, Deepika Are Radiant In Red

Navratri: Tamannah, Deepika Are Radiant In Red

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The colour of the day is red, symbolising the vigour of this auspicious occasion and making it the perfect time to 'paint the town' in this dramatic hue!

Swaminarayan temple in US vandalised; India reacts sharply

Swaminarayan temple in US vandalised; India reacts sharply

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

According to footage shared online, expletives have been sprayed on the road and the signage outside the temple. The temple is expected to hold a prayer meeting later in the afternoon following the incident.

Man lynched on Humsafar Exp in UP over sexual abuse of minor girl

Man lynched on Humsafar Exp in UP over sexual abuse of minor girl

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Enraged by the sexual assault, the victim's family and passengers thrashed Kumar.

MeToo in Mollywood: Actor Nivin Pauly booked for rape; denies charges

MeToo in Mollywood: Actor Nivin Pauly booked for rape; denies charges

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

An officer of Oonnukal police station, where the FIR under Section 376 of the IPC was registered, said that there are six accused, including a woman, in the case.

What President Murmu told soldiers at Siachen base camp

What President Murmu told soldiers at Siachen base camp

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Addressing the troops, she said in difficult situations like heavy snowfall and minus 50 degrees temperature, they present extraordinary examples of sacrifice and tolerance in protecting the motherland.

'Would like to move on': Annapoorna Hotel on owner's video with FinMin

'Would like to move on': Annapoorna Hotel on owner's video with FinMin

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Sri Annapoorna Hotel on Saturday appealed to the people to put to rest unnecessary assumptions and political misunderstanding after a video of its owner apologising to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over his remarks on Goods and Services Tax (GST) went viral on September 13.

SC steps in to help Dalit youth secure IIT seat after missed deadline

SC steps in to help Dalit youth secure IIT seat after missed deadline

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Kumar's parents failed to deposit Rs 17,500 as the acceptance fee by June 24, the deadline for depositing the requisite fees for blocking the seat.

Only 3 women manage to enter J-K assembly this time

Only 3 women manage to enter J-K assembly this time

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Three women, including former minister Sakeena Masood (National Conference), won elections on Tuesday to enter the male-dominated assembly in Jammu and Kashmir.

2 soldiers killed, 2 hurt in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

2 soldiers killed, 2 hurt in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

The gunfight broke out when a joint security party of the Army and police, acting on a tip-off, launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Naidgham area in the Chhatroo belt, they added.

France submits final price offer for 26 Rafale jets ahead of Doval visit

France submits final price offer for 26 Rafale jets ahead of Doval visit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

India and France are negotiating the deal for buying 26 Rafale Marine jets which are going to be deployed on the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier and different bases.

Champai Soren to join BJP on Aug 30: Himanta Sarma

Champai Soren to join BJP on Aug 30: Himanta Sarma

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

He posted a picture of Soren meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

Royal Enfield eyes Europe, US as debut markets for electric bike C6

Royal Enfield eyes Europe, US as debut markets for electric bike C6

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Royal Enfield is planning to introduce its electric bike initially in developed markets such as Europe and the US where it anticipates better traction for the premium product, a top company executive said on Tuesday. Royal Enfield, a division of Eicher Motors, forayed into electric bike space on Monday with the unveiling of its first model under the all-new Flying Flea brand.

Cochin Shipyard launches Navy's 2 anti-submarine vessels

Cochin Shipyard launches Navy's 2 anti-submarine vessels

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The two ships are part of the series of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts which are under construction in CSL.

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Indian arm of the Norwegian investment company Orkla ASA, which owns spice brands like MTR and Eastern, is exploring the possibility of launching an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, said a top company executive. "The ASA board just cleared the proposal. "We had done a pre-IPO study last year to understand what we need to do and based on that the board said, 'okay, let's go ahead and explore capital markets'," Sanjay Sharma, CEO, Orkla India, told Business Standard.

Trainer aircraft with pilot, trainee onboard goes missing in Jharkhand

Trainer aircraft with pilot, trainee onboard goes missing in Jharkhand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The aircraft, reported to be a Cessna 152 owned by flying school Alchemist Aviation, took off from the Sonari aerodrome in Jamshedpur around 11 am with a pilot and trainee on board, they said.

YouTuber Elvish, comedian Bharti Singh summoned in Rs 500-cr fraud case

YouTuber Elvish, comedian Bharti Singh summoned in Rs 500-cr fraud case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The police received over 500 complaints alleging that many social media influencers and YouTubers promoted the HIBOX mobile application on their pages and lured people into investing through the app, the officer said.

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The KPCC made this decision simultaneously as Sarin announced a press conference in Palakkad, declaring his intention to work with the Left Democratic Front moving forward.

Arunachal: Army truck falls into gorge, 3 soldiers dead

Arunachal: Army truck falls into gorge, 3 soldiers dead

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Three Army personnel died and several others were injured when their truck skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, police said on Wednesday.

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The threats via microblogging platform X came a day after three international flights originating from Mumbai received bomb threats, causing trouble to hundreds of passengers and airline crew.

Police register rape case against Malayalam actor Sidhique

Police register rape case against Malayalam actor Sidhique

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A rape case has been registered against Malayalam actor Sidhique following a female actor's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2016, the police said on Wednesday.