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'India's growth faces more domestic than global obstacles'

'India's growth faces more domestic than global obstacles'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Domestic factors are a bigger constraint for India's shift to a faster growth trajectory than the global factors, CRISIL's chief economist says.

How demonetisation made a Pune tea-seller tech savvy

How demonetisation made a Pune tea-seller tech savvy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

In last two days, he has been able to receive Rs 600 to Rs 700 through the e-wallet service

CBI arrests 7 for alleged manipulation of JEE Mains exam

CBI arrests 7 for alleged manipulation of JEE Mains exam

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The CBI has arrested seven persons including two directors of a Noida-based private institution in connection with alleged manipulation of JEE Mains examination 2021, officials said Friday.

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Opposition MPs in the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to protest its chairperson Jagdambika Pal's alleged 'unilateral' decisions and attempts to 'bulldoze' proceedings, indicating that they may disassociate themselves from the panel.

Yasin Malik's wife included in Pak caretaker cabinet

Yasin Malik's wife included in Pak caretaker cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has included Mishaal Hussain Malik, wife of jailed terrorist and Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, in his cabinet.

23 Years Later, India Strikes Back!

23 Years Later, India Strikes Back!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

National Investigation Agency officials seized Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar's home in Srinagar on Thursday, March 2, 2023. On December 31, 1999, Zargar was released along with Jaish e Mohammed founder Masood Azhar and the British terrorist Omar Saeed Shaikh in exchange for the passengers and crew on board IC-814, the Indian Airlines flight hijacked from Kathmandu and flown to Kandahar in Afghanistan.

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Sale of India's specialty tea varieties from exclusive estates in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are on the rise in the domestic market, and sought after in overseas markets too.

14 Indians among 717 people killed in Hajj stampede

14 Indians among 717 people killed in Hajj stampede

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Fourteen Indians were among 717 people killed in Mecca when Hajj pilgrims jostled their way to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil in the worst ever tragedy to hit the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in 25 years.

Suicide bomber attacks NATO convoy in Kabul, 17 wounded

Suicide bomber attacks NATO convoy in Kabul, 17 wounded

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The blast caused smoke to rise above the city and triggered an alarm in the US Embassy.

Cyclone aftermath: People crossing over to Andhra for ATMs

Cyclone aftermath: People crossing over to Andhra for ATMs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

People of Berhampur in south Odisha are crossing over to Andhra Pradesh in search of ATMs to withdraw money as almost all such facilities in this silk city are lying defunct since Cyclone Phailin hit the state.

NC-Cong taste victory in J-K, Omar to return as CM after 10 yrs

NC-Cong taste victory in J-K, Omar to return as CM after 10 yrs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is poised to form the first elected government in Jammu and Kashmir, having secured a victory in the assembly elections by securing 49 out of 90 seats on which polls were held for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago.

Now Mallya takes on the media for 'hate campaign'

Now Mallya takes on the media for 'hate campaign'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Chief Magistrate Emma Louise Arbuthnot granted him bail till December 4.

Reading the tea leaves: Low production stirs chai industry's teapot

Reading the tea leaves: Low production stirs chai industry's teapot

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The tea industry's cup of woes brimmeth - scanty rainfall and pest attacks have dragged down production in May, prices are lower than last year, and demand from some export markets is muted. Production in North Bengal - comprising the Dooars, Terai, and Darjeeling - is majorly affected; parts of Assam are also hit. Arijit Raha, secretary general, Indian Tea Association (ITA), said that the Tea Board numbers for April show a crop loss of about 9 per cent for North Bengal, compared to last year.

Eight core sectors grow by 5.1% in May

Eight core sectors grow by 5.1% in May

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

According to a commerce and industry ministry statement, the growth rate for these eight key sectors for April 2019 has been revised upward to 6.3 per cent from 2.6 per cent reported earlier mainly due to upward revisions in production of coal, crude oil, steel, cement and electricity.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: India's tea exports likely to be hit

Russia-Ukraine crisis: India's tea exports likely to be hit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Tea planters and exporters are "extremely worried" over the possible impact on their shipments to Russia, India's second largest buyer of tea, in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Western sanctions and disruption of payments in dollars as well as transhipments to Russia are expected as a fall-out of Russia launching an attack on Ukraine on Thursday. "The Russian market for Indian tea is extremely important as there are payment issues for shipments to Iran, another vital tea export destination. "Around 18 per cent of India's tea shipments go to Russia," India Tea Association chairperson Nayantara Palchoudhuri told PTI.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Gita to be taught in Urdu-medium schools in Madhya Pradesh

Gita to be taught in Urdu-medium schools in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The teachings of the Bhagwad Gita will soon be compulsory for students in Urdu-medium schools of Madhya Pradesh.

75 coal mines to go under the hammer in second round of auction

75 coal mines to go under the hammer in second round of auction

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

In order to keep the interest of new and small players intact, the coal ministry is offering only small- and medium-sized coal mines in the second round.

Ready to talk to banks for one-time settlement: Mallya

Ready to talk to banks for one-time settlement: Mallya

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Supreme Court has posed a question to Mallya about the truthfulness of his disclosure of assets and transfer of $40 million to his children

Police should have 'body of evidence': Court on post-Godhra acquittal

Police should have 'body of evidence': Court on post-Godhra acquittal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

It is a general rule not to convict anybody until the body has been found, the court said.

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Seeking to wriggle out of the FATF's grey list, Pakistan has imposed tough financial sanctions on 88 banned terror groups and their leaders, including Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and Dawood Ibrahim, by ordering the seizure of all of their properties and freezing of bank accounts, a media report said.

Mallya cheque-bounce case posted to September 2

Mallya cheque-bounce case posted to September 2

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The court had earlier issued non-bailable warrants against Kingfisher Airlines, its chairman Mallya and A Raghunathan, on the ground of dishonouring the two cheques

Delhi polls: Many voters use 'None Of The Above' option

Delhi polls: Many voters use 'None Of The Above' option

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

A section of voters in Delhi chose to exercise the newly-introduced 'None Of The Above Option' on Wednesday, saying they have "little expectations" from any of the political parties engaged in the electoral battle.

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh-Ladakh

Deadline to link Aadhaar with welfare schemes extended to June 30

Deadline to link Aadhaar with welfare schemes extended to June 30

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The extension has been given as the government wanted to ensure that genuine beneficiaries who do not have an Aadhaar number are not denied benefits for the lack of the biometric identifier

Railways, India Post not among PSUs to go on sale block

Railways, India Post not among PSUs to go on sale block

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The department of investment and public asset management (Dipam) can also seek in-principle approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for strategic divestment of PSUs on a case-to-case basis considering investor appetite and sectoral trends.

Studying too much can make you short-sighted

Studying too much can make you short-sighted

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

More time spent in education, according to a study, is a risk factor for myopia.

When tragedy struck Hajj pilgrims in Mecca

When tragedy struck Hajj pilgrims in Mecca

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Here's a look at some deadly hajj-related incidents in the recent past.

Coal India won't conduct e-auction till situation stabilises

Coal India won't conduct e-auction till situation stabilises

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Amid the low stock position at the electricity generating plants, state-owned CIL has asked its subsidiaries to refrain from conducting any further e-auction of coal, except special forward e-auction for the power sector, till the situation stabilises. The development assumes significance as the supply of coal is being prioritised to the power sector to replenish the dwindling stock in the wake of reports of an electricity crisis looming large. "In view of the current low stock position at the powerhouse end, supply of coal is being prioritised to the power sector to replenish the dwindling stock...coal companies are advised to refrain from conducting of any further e-auctions of coal with the exception of special forward e-auction for the power sector, till the situation stabilises," Coal India said in a recent letter to its arms, including Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL), Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL).

Coal India divestment likely to fetch Rs 5,000 crore

Coal India divestment likely to fetch Rs 5,000 crore

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The government is selling over 18.62 crore shares or 3 per cent in Coal India at a floor price of Rs 266 apiece.

Lockdown pushes up TV viewership to record levels

Lockdown pushes up TV viewership to record levels

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

News viewership was the biggest gainer during the first full week of lockdown, growing 298 per cent versus the pre-COVID period between January 11 and 31. Ramayana, whose rerun has begun on Doordarshan, was the top-rated show on Saturday and Sunday.

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

In a show of unity, Narendra Modi on Saturday asked party workers to ensure victory of Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani by a "huge margin" from the constituency and recalled the "illustrious" political career of the party veteran.

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.

Jaish terrorist behind IC-814 hijacking shot dead in Karachi

Jaish terrorist behind IC-814 hijacking shot dead in Karachi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 'businessman' in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.

IC-814 hijacker Jaish terrorist killed in Pakistan

IC-814 hijacker Jaish terrorist killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 'businessman' in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot by ace Reuters photographers in the last 24 hours.

5 more aftershocks jolt Nepal, toll in fresh Nepal quake climbs to 110

5 more aftershocks jolt Nepal, toll in fresh Nepal quake climbs to 110

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The death toll in Nepal from this week's earthquake has risen to 110, authorities said on Thursday even as a fresh tremor, measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale, was felt in Nepal on Thursday.

India will be late by 50 years in achieving education goals: UN

India will be late by 50 years in achieving education goals: UN

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

India will achieve universal primary education in 2050, universal lower secondary education in 2060 and universal upper secondary education in 2085.

'Compete with yourself, not others': PM Narendra Modi tells students

'Compete with yourself, not others': PM Narendra Modi tells students

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Ahead of the board examination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged students to be confident and not get into any rat race of competition.

Coal India rushes to supply power plants with critically low stocks

Coal India rushes to supply power plants with critically low stocks

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The company has also advised power firms to use trucks to carry coal from remote mines, like the Amrapali open cast pit in eastern Jharkhand state.