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Time To Be Cautious In Bull Market

Time To Be Cautious In Bull Market

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

A piece of slightly negative news can cause a serious setback, warns Debashis Basu.

Jawan Got Even More INTERESTING!

Jawan Got Even More INTERESTING!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Packed with high-voltage action sequences and fiery dialogues, the new trailer showcases SRK in multiple avatars leaving Mayur Sanap curious about the film's loaded storyline.

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The latest clashes began after the army and para-military forces commenced combing operations to de-arm communities in order to bring peace, officials said.

23 held after violence during voting in Karnataka village

23 held after violence during voting in Karnataka village

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The villagers stopped a section officer's vehicle which was carrying reserved EVMs for the assembly elections and damaged two control and ballot units each and three VVPATs (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail), the EC said in a statement.

President approves 4 posthumous Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras

President approves 4 posthumous Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 gallantry awards, including four Kirti Chakras posthumously and 11 Shaurya Chakras to personnel of the security forces, on the eve of the 77th Independence Day, officials said.

K L Rahul gets nod for World Cup; Samson misses out

K L Rahul gets nod for World Cup; Samson misses out

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

K L Rahul is set to be included in India's 15-member provisional World Cup squad, which will be announced by Tuesday.

Over 6 lakh bullets, 3,000 weapons still with Manipur warring groups

Over 6 lakh bullets, 3,000 weapons still with Manipur warring groups

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Quoting data collected from various sources, officials closely monitoring the situation here said that .303 rifles, Medium Machine Guns (MMG) and AK assault rifles, carbines, Insas Light Machine Guns (LMG), Insas rifles, M-16 and MP5 rifles were reported to be missing from the armouries of the police in May.

New-look India eye winning start in SA ODIs

New-look India eye winning start in SA ODIs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

India's journey into their ODI future will hit its first stop during the opening match against South Africa on Sunday.

India's WTC Final Dilemma: Kishan vs Bharat debate continues

India's WTC Final Dilemma: Kishan vs Bharat debate continues

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Another tough choice India need to make is in the wicket-keeping department.

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Rajasthan is all set to vote on Saturday to elect members of a new assembly with the Bharatiya Janata Party aiming to unseat the ruling Congress, which is fighting hard to change the trend of alternate governments in the state.

Reserve Bank cancels Sahara's NBFC licence

Reserve Bank cancels Sahara's NBFC licence

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The NBFC was registered on December 1998, with an office in Lucknow.

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a virtual semi-final match in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Thursday.

Security forces find it tough to operate in Manipur's AFSPA-free areas

Security forces find it tough to operate in Manipur's AFSPA-free areas

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The officials said that in the present environment where two communities are attacking each other, they may not find even a lawyer to defend them as all courts were within Imphal valley.

Can injured Shreyas fight his way into squad for Aus series?

Can injured Shreyas fight his way into squad for Aus series?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Those in the know of things said there seems to be "some amount of stiffness", which will definitely impact his movements during fielding but they are hopeful that it won't turn out to be very serious.

In a first, CRPF to hold Raising Day in Maoist-hit Bastar; Amit Shah to attend

In a first, CRPF to hold Raising Day in Maoist-hit Bastar; Amit Shah to attend

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

It had organised its 83rd anniversary event last year in Jammu after the government asked all paramilitary or CAPF to hold these events outside the national capital.

Dantewada attack: Tragic end for 5 ex-Maoists who sought fresh start as cops

Dantewada attack: Tragic end for 5 ex-Maoists who sought fresh start as cops

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Of the ten police personnel who lost their lives in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, five had joined the force after quitting Maoist violence, a senior official said on Thursday.

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Bangladesh?

Manipur: Rifles, carbines, grenades looted from police armoury

Manipur: Rifles, carbines, grenades looted from police armoury

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

In a fresh incident of arms looting, a mob comprising the majority community broke into a police armoury and stole weapons, including AK and 'Ghatak' series of assault rifles, and over 19,000 bullets of various calibres, officials said.

ONGC Videsh eyes Turkmenistan's gas reserves

ONGC Videsh eyes Turkmenistan's gas reserves

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

State-owned explorer's foreign arm wants to invest in exploration & production in the country, which has world's fourth-largest reserves.

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Voting for 10 constituencies was held from 7 am to 3 pm in 10 seats and from 8 am to 5 pm in the rest 10 segments under a thick security blanket of police and paramilitary personnel in the Naxalite-hit Bastar division.

England SWOT: Buttler's men have Stokes' fire; Spin remains a concern

England SWOT: Buttler's men have Stokes' fire; Spin remains a concern

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

With Ben Stokes coming out of retirement and the 2019 title winning core group largely intact, England will fancy a successful campaign in challenging conditions in India during the 50-over World Cup starting on October 5.

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to try restore peace by hammering out a solution between the warring communities.

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Extending AFSPA won't solve Manipur crisis: Irom Sharmila

Extending AFSPA won't solve Manipur crisis: Irom Sharmila

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

A day after AFSPA was extended in most parts of Manipur, rights activist Irom Sharmila said the "oppressive law" was not a solution to the conflict in the state.

First round of NDA vs INDIA poll results out on Friday

First round of NDA vs INDIA poll results out on Friday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The seven seats -- Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, Ghosi in Uttar Pradesh, Puthuppally in Kerala, Dhupguri in West Bengal, Dumri in Jharkhand, and Boxanagar and Dhanpur in Tripura -- went to poll on September 5.

Shadab Khan reveals his love for Bollywood, Hyderabadi cuisine

Shadab Khan reveals his love for Bollywood, Hyderabadi cuisine

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Shadab Khan doesn't shy away from expressing his love for Bollywood movies and local food.

Capital expenditure by 54 large CPSEs, key depts rose 93% in April-May

Capital expenditure by 54 large CPSEs, key depts rose 93% in April-May

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Capital expenditure by 54 large central public sector enterprises and five departmental arms, having a capex minimum target of Rs 100 crore, rose 93 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the April-May period to Rs 1.39 trillion. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Railways have started this financial year's capex cycle on a stronger note. In the first two months of FY24, the 54 CPSEs, along with the departmental arms, achieved 19 per cent of their combined budget target of Rs 7.33 trillion, Business Standard has learnt.

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Nehama village of Kulgam following information about the presence of terrorists in the area on Thursday, the officials said.

Manipur mob torches IRB jawan's house as he foils bids to loot weapons

Manipur mob torches IRB jawan's house as he foils bids to loot weapons

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The jawan performed his duty well and did not allow the rioters to loot the police weapons store, security officials said.

'Ashwin should keep his game simple'

'Ashwin should keep his game simple'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The 41-year-old Panesar also marked Shubman Gill to have a breakout tournament.

Verdict on Arms Act case against Salman today

Verdict on Arms Act case against Salman today

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

While the Rajasthan high court has acquitted him in two cases of poaching of chinkara, trial in the third case of alleged poaching of two blackbucks is on.

Delhi HC rejects pleas against Agnipath, says it's in national interest

Delhi HC rejects pleas against Agnipath, says it's in national interest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday upheld the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces, saying it was made in national interest and to ensure that the armed forces are better equipped.

Digvijaya says no proof of surgical strike on Pak; BJP hits back

Digvijaya says no proof of surgical strike on Pak; BJP hits back

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

He said Congress leaders had raised questions about the surgical strikes soon after the Indian Air Force said it hit terror camps in Balakot in Pakistan in retaliation to the Pulwama terror attack.

M&M picks 3.5% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 417 cr, eyes to acquire more

M&M picks 3.5% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 417 cr, eyes to acquire more

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Diversified business conglomerate Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) has picked up a 3.53 per cent stake in private sector lender RBL Bank for Rs. 417 crore. "We may consider further investment, subject to pricing, regulatory approvals, and required procedures. However, in no circumstance will it exceed 9.9 per cent," M&M said in an exchange notification on Wednesday. Shares of RBL Bank jumped 7.1 per cent to settle at Rs. 238.8 apiece on the BSE on Wednesday, close to their 52-week high of Rs. 242.1.

Amid Agnipath protests, Govt announces 10% quota in CAPFs, Assam Rifles for Agniveers

Amid Agnipath protests, Govt announces 10% quota in CAPFs, Assam Rifles for Agniveers

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

The MHA also announced age relaxation for 'Agniveers' for recruitment in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles.

Jansen to replace Pretorius in SA's T20 WC squad

Jansen to replace Pretorius in SA's T20 WC squad

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Jansen replaces injured Dwaine Pretorius, who fractured his left thumb in the recent series in India.

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.

Manipur: Shops shut, people asked to stay indoors after fresh violence

Manipur: Shops shut, people asked to stay indoors after fresh violence

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Business establishments remained closed on Tuesday morning and people were asked by security personnel to remain indoors through the public address system in New Chekon area of Imphal East district, where a mob torched two houses after four armed people, including a former MLA, forced people to shut their shops on Monday.

Will India serve up Kul-Cha in second ODI?

Will India serve up Kul-Cha in second ODI?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against the West Indies?

PIX: How Afridi worked on his bowling in the nets

PIX: How Afridi worked on his bowling in the nets

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Pakistan might have heaved a sigh of relief to see that Shaheen Shah Afridi did not show any signs of a draining fever that had gripped the team upon its arrival in Bengaluru.