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DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

As per the new guidelines, internet services will be provided on the device's flight mode and will be available 10,000 feet above sea level or before arrival or after departure.

Sensex sheds 59 pts; Nifty settles below 11,150

Sensex sheds 59 pts; Nifty settles below 11,150

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

HUL was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, Infosys, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, L&T, Asian Paints and TCS.

RIL, TCS, HDFC twins drag Sensex down by 621 points

RIL, TCS, HDFC twins drag Sensex down by 621 points

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Tech Mahindra, the top loser in the Sensex pack, shed over 2.5 per cent. It was followed by UltraTech Cement, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, HDFC, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank and TCS. NSE Nifty plunged 179.35 points to 17,745.90.

India's tour of South Africa on as of now: BCCI

India's tour of South Africa on as of now: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on Tuesday said India's tour of South Africa remains on schedule provided the situation doesn't aggravate in the rainbow nation after a new COVID-19 variant was detected there.

Richest cricket board offline after domain not renewed

Richest cricket board offline after domain not renewed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the richest cricket board in the world, has not been able to renew the domain of its official website www.bcci.tv in time.

BCCI mulling to restart Duleep Trophy, Irani Cup; full Ranji season on cards

BCCI mulling to restart Duleep Trophy, Irani Cup; full Ranji season on cards

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is mulling to restart the prestigious Duleep Trophy and the Irani Cup, while a full Ranji Trophy season is also on the cards for the upcoming domestic season.

D-Street in bear hug; heavyweights drag Sensex down 585 points

D-Street in bear hug; heavyweights drag Sensex down 585 points

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

HCL Tech was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent, followed by Infosys, Dr Reddy's, TCS, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra and NTPC. NSE Nifty slumped 163.45 points to 14,557.85.

Court acquits 35 in 2002 riots cases; slams media, politicians

Court acquits 35 in 2002 riots cases; slams media, politicians

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In its order of June 12, which was made available on June 15, the court of additional sessions judge Harsh Trivedi also slammed pseudo-secular media and politicians for claiming that the riots were planned.

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has started clearing the long-standing dues of the domestic cricketers, who suffered financially after the 2020-21 season was curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Sensex tanks 580 pts; Nifty drops below 12,800

Sensex tanks 580 pts; Nifty drops below 12,800

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

SBI was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tumbling around 5 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, PowerGrid, ITC, NTPC, Tata Steel and Titan were among the gainers.

BCCI needs to be accountable as per SC observation: Sonowal

BCCI needs to be accountable as per SC observation: Sonowal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Expressing the government's desire to bring BCCI under the ambit of the RTI Act, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today reiterated the centre's stance following the Supreme Court ruling that the private cricketing body performs a public function and is amenable to judicial law and review.

Citibank to exit Indian banking after 119 years

Citibank to exit Indian banking after 119 years

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

American banking major Citibank on Thursday announced that it will exit from the consumer banking business in India as part of a global strategy. The business comprises credit cards, retail banking, home loans and wealth management.

Defaults, lay-offs take sheen off Surat's diamond sector

Defaults, lay-offs take sheen off Surat's diamond sector

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Diamond exporters are considering stopping the import of rough diamonds.

Covid surge sinks Sensex by 871 points

Covid surge sinks Sensex by 871 points

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Bajaj Finance was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, plunging around 6 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, SBI, M&M, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto and ICICI Bank. NSE Nifty sank 229.55 points to 14,637.80.

Shoaib toughest bowler I have faced: Dhoni

Shoaib toughest bowler I have faced: Dhoni

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has picked Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar as the toughest bowler he has faced in his illustrious international career.

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.

BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy

BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will ratify its Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy and deliberate on the much-delayed compensation package for domestic cricketers at its Apex Council meeting to be held on September 20.

Govt introduces long-term capital gains tax on equities

Govt introduces long-term capital gains tax on equities

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Jaitley said returns from the stock market are quite attracting and it was time to bring them under the ambit of capital gains tax.

Sensex slides 69 points ahead of Budget; ends below 36,000

Sensex slides 69 points ahead of Budget; ends below 36,000

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The broad-based NSE Nifty hit a low of 10,979.30 intra-day, managed to end above the 11,000-level at 11,027.70, down 21.95 points, or 0.20 per cent.

Sensex surges 352 points, Nifty reclaims 10,100-mark

Sensex surges 352 points, Nifty reclaims 10,100-mark

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The broader NSE Nifty also soared 122.60 points, or 1.22 per cent, on Thursday, to close at 10,166.70 after shuttling between 10,182.65 and 10,061.90.

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'A slum free Mumbai cannot happen with Dharavi at the centre of the city.'

Reader tips to combat COVID-19: Don't spit everywhere

Reader tips to combat COVID-19: Don't spit everywhere

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

We asked you to share tips, suggestions and stories of how you are preventing coronavirus.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

Sensex rallies 347 pts to end at fresh peak; Nifty tops 13,350 for first time

Sensex rallies 347 pts to end at fresh peak; Nifty tops 13,350 for first time

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Bharti Airtel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by HUL, HDFC, ITC, IndusInd Bank, SBI, Sun Pharma, ONGC, Tech Mahindra, L&T and Asian Paints. On the other hand, Kotak Bank, Nestle India, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance and HDFC Bank were among the laggards.

Sensex ends higher for 5th day in volatile trade

Sensex ends higher for 5th day in volatile trade

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The NSE 50-share index finally concluded at 10,417.15, up 14.90 points

D-Street investors lose over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in 2 days

D-Street investors lose over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in 2 days

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Equity investors became poorer by over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in two days of heavy decline in the equity market, with the Sensex plunging 1,457 points on Monday. The 30-share BSE benchmark tanked 1,456.74 points or 2.68 per cent to settle at 52,846.70 on Monday. It had ended 1,016.84 points or 1.84 per cent lower at 54,303.44 on Friday.

Markets close higher for 2nd day running

Markets close higher for 2nd day running

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Banking shares gained after the Reserve Bank allowed lenders to spread provisions for bond losses in the third and fourth quarters of the previous fiscal over the next four quarters.

Sensex, Nifty gain ahead of macro data; Tata Motors rallies 7%

Sensex, Nifty gain ahead of macro data; Tata Motors rallies 7%

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

After rallying over 300 points, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 169.14 points, or 0.42 per cent, higher at 40,581.71. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty settled 61.65 points, or 0.52 per cent, higher at 11,971.80.

Sensex rises 186 points; RIL rallies 4% to all-time high

Sensex rises 186 points; RIL rallies 4% to all-time high

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

RIL became the first Indian company to hit the Rs 9.5 lakh-crore market capitalisation level. Shares of Bharti Airtel soared 7.36 per cent and Vodafone Idea rallied 34.68 per cent after both the companies announced a hike in mobile phone call and data charges from December.

Saliva ban may upset balance between bat and ball: Taylor

Saliva ban may upset balance between bat and ball: Taylor

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor on Sunday warned that ban on the usage of saliva in cricket, in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, runs the risk of upsetting balance between bat and ball in Test matches. The International Cricket Council has banned the use of saliva on ball as an interim health safety measure to combat the spread of coronavirus -- a move that has raised concerns about the game becoming even more batsmen friendly.

Investors lose Rs 4.30 lakh cr in 5 days as markets sink

Investors lose Rs 4.30 lakh cr in 5 days as markets sink

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Overall, in the last five straight sessions, the index has lost nearly 1,129 points.

Sensex rises 223 points; Nifty settles near 9,000

Sensex rises 223 points; Nifty settles near 9,000

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

NTPC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 6 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Titan, L&T, SBI, Sun Pharma and Nestle India. On the other hand, HCL Tech, Kotak Bank, Tech Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp and Infosys were among the laggards.

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Australia spin great Shane Warne picked former India captain Sourav Ganguly as the skipper of his greatest Indian XI. However, the most notable omission in his team was that of former India batting great VVS Laxman, who enjoyed an impeccable record against Australia.

Markets end in red; RIL, HDFC twins top drags

Markets end in red; RIL, HDFC twins top drags

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Equity indices chalked up losses for the second straight session on Monday, in tandem with a bearish trend overseas as ratcheting up of hostilities in Ukraine and prospects of further rate hikes by the US Fed soured global risk sentiment. The rupee slipping to another all-time low against the US dollar amid foreign fund outflows added to the gloom, traders said. After tumbling over 800 points in intra-day trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex clawed back some lost ground to end 200.18 points or 0.34 per cent lower at 57,991.11.

Sensex sheds 179 points on weak rupee, F&O expiry

Sensex sheds 179 points on weak rupee, F&O expiry

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The broader NSE Nifty, after cracking the 10,600-mark, ended 82.30 points, or 0.77 per cent, lower at 10,589.10.

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on November 13, 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them. Here, Sourav Ganguly salutes inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.

Telcos told to clear AGR dues in 3 months

Telcos told to clear AGR dues in 3 months

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

However, the government is readying a relief package and it could include a cut in the licence fee to 5 per cent, two years' moratorium on paying spectrum charges with interest, and referring the GST tax refund issue to the Council.

In one of worst daily falls, Sensex tanks 1,939 points

In one of worst daily falls, Sensex tanks 1,939 points

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Equity benchmark Sensex tanked over 1,000 points in the opening session on Friday tracking losses in index majors ICICI Bank, HDFC twins and Reliance Industries amid a negative trend in global markets.

Sensex drops 61 points on negative global cues, weak rupee

Sensex drops 61 points on negative global cues, weak rupee

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The broader NSE Nifty, after slipping below the 10,500-mark to hit a low of 10,477, finally concluded 29 points, or 0.27 per cent, down at 10,524.