News for 'Ashish'

5 MCD officials suspended after 7 deaths in Satya Niketan

5 MCD officials suspended after 7 deaths in Satya Niketan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has suspended a Deputy Commissioner and four engineers from the South Zone following the collapse of a five-storey building in Satya Niketan, which resulted in seven deaths. The suspensions were issued by the MCD Vigilance Department under disciplinary proceedings.

Delhi Collapse Site Under Tight Vigil

Delhi Collapse Site Under Tight Vigil

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Scenes from the aftermath of Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse on Tuesday.

NSE IPO: 'Demand Is Unexpectedly Large'

NSE IPO: 'Demand Is Unexpectedly Large'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shares will be allocated across different institutional investors, including domestic mutual funds, other domestic institutions and FPIs.

What Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry's Statement Says Between The Lines

What Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry's Statement Says Between The Lines

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry's statement will be watched closely against the backdrop of the listing battle as well as the Tata leadership contest, with veto votes being cast over the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons for a third term.

IIMs Slip in QS MBA Rankings 2027

IIMs Slip in QS MBA Rankings 2027

Rediff.com4 days ago

'For Indian institutions this year, global peers are outpacing in key areas such as RoI, entrepreneurship, and alumni outcomes.'

PAYD Motor Insurance: Is It Worth It?

PAYD Motor Insurance: Is It Worth It?

Rediff.com5 days ago

PAYD suits infrequent drivers who can estimate annual mileage.

How New UPI MDR Will Boost Digital Payments Ecosystem

How New UPI MDR Will Boost Digital Payments Ecosystem

Rediff.com4 days ago

Experts laud the decision to impose a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, effective October 15. This move, along with a dedicated fund for small merchants, is seen as crucial for creating a sustainable digital payments ecosystem, incentivising expansion in rural areas, and funding innovation while keeping most transactions free for users.

Take Bollywood's Funny Faces Quiz!

Take Bollywood's Funny Faces Quiz!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

RBI launches UPI tap-to-pay, multi-currency forex on Bharat Connect

RBI launches UPI tap-to-pay, multi-currency forex on Bharat Connect

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new features for India's digital payment ecosystem, including UPI tap-to-pay for PIN-less transactions up to 5,000 and multi-currency capabilities for forex on Bharat Connect, supporting Euro, British Pound, and other major currencies.

Months after Nitin Patel's Exit, BCCI still searching for CoE Sports Science head

Months after Nitin Patel's Exit, BCCI still searching for CoE Sports Science head

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The BCCI has opened applications for the Head of Sports Science and Medicine position at its Centre of Excellence, a role that has remained vacant since March 2025 despite previous attempts to fill it. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for sports science and medicine services, focusing on player welfare, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for elite Indian cricketers.

Recipe: Shubhda's Crispy Brinjal Bhajiyas

Recipe: Shubhda's Crispy Brinjal Bhajiyas

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Monsoon Clouds+Food Cravings=Pakora Time. Yay! While onion and potato bhajiyas often steal the spotlight, a humble vegetable can make an equally delicious fritter -- the eggplant, whuch we call baingan or brinjal.

Tata Trusts Readies For Court Fight

Tata Trusts Readies For Court Fight

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'It is unfortunate that the Chairman of Tata Sons, a Company renowned for setting high standards of corporate governance, is contending reappointment on such an untenable interpretation of the Articles'.

How To Pick The Right Broker

How To Pick The Right Broker

Rediff.com6 days ago

Investors opening new brokerage accounts must choose a broker suited to their style.

Unscramble The Vvaan Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Vvaan Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Govt Amends E-commerce Rules to Boost Transparency, Curb Manipulation

Govt Amends E-commerce Rules to Boost Transparency, Curb Manipulation

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The Indian government has amended its e-commerce rules to enhance price transparency, prevent manipulation of search results, mandate clear disclosure of sponsored listings, and combat 'dark patterns' to protect consumers.

Why Tata Trusts Can't Oppose Chandra's Third Term

Why Tata Trusts Can't Oppose Chandra's Third Term

Rediff.com3 days ago

N Chandrasekaran's letter of not seeking a third term was written to Tata Sons directors (including to Noel Tata as a nominee director) and, therefore, Tata Trusts did not have a locus standi on accepting or rejecting that letter.

Meta Faces Child Safety Probe In India

Meta Faces Child Safety Probe In India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The company's India head, Arun Srinivas, has been summoned by the child rights body on Thursday.

Jawa, Yezdi Maker Targets 200,000 Capacity By December

Jawa, Yezdi Maker Targets 200,000 Capacity By December

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The company has also started scouting for land for a new plant, as it plans manufacturing capacity beyond its immediate volume requirements.

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

Rediff.com4 days ago

Dig into the prospectus. Use the prospectus to understand the business and its risks.

SENSATIONAL! Who In Delhi Stopped The GSLV Launch?

SENSATIONAL! Who In Delhi Stopped The GSLV Launch?

Rediff.com4 days ago

'An instruction came from somebody in Delhi saying, "don't go with the launch".'

Forex Reserves Jump $45 Billion

Forex Reserves Jump $45 Billion

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'This rise in foreign exchange reserves was expected given the amount of FCNR(B) flow.'

China Dominates India's Electronics Imports

China Dominates India's Electronics Imports

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'The large number of tariff lines in the 90-99 per cent band highlights how deeply embedded Chinese sourcing has become in India's electronics imports.'

FDA suspends licences of Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar, 3 other eateries

FDA suspends licences of Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar, 3 other eateries

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of popular Mumbai restaurant Cafe Mondegar and three other food establishments due to serious food safety and hygiene violations. This action is part of an intensified crackdown by the FDA, which also saw inspections of 38 establishments, seizure of substandard food products worth over Rs 15 lakh, and action against banned gutkha products totalling Rs 1.35 crore in seized goods and vehicles across Maharashtra.

'Still no job': India's U20 javelin silver medallist opens up

'Still no job': India's U20 javelin silver medallist opens up

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Ashish Yadav, a 19-year-old javelin thrower, won a silver medal at the World Under-20 championships, becoming the second Indian after Neeraj Chopra to achieve this feat. Despite his sporting success and significant improvement in performance through systematic training in Hisar, Yadav continues to search for a job to support his family, highlighting the financial challenges faced by many aspiring athletes.

ISRO Staff Unhappy With Narayanan's Speech

ISRO Staff Unhappy With Narayanan's Speech

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

'He didn't touch upon the core questions raised by the nine employee associations.'

Nepal's Hindu Rashtra Debate

Nepal's Hindu Rashtra Debate

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nepal's Hindu groups have sought an all-party discussion on restoring Hindu-nation status within three months.

Check Out The IPL's Highest Earning Coaches

Check Out The IPL's Highest Earning Coaches

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Ricky Ponting and Ashish Nehra are reportedly the highest-earning coaches in the Indian Premier League, each commanding approximately Rs 9.5 crore per season for their roles with Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, respectively.

Delhi building that collapsed didn't have columns and beams

Delhi building that collapsed didn't have columns and beams

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Seven people died in the collapse of a Satya Niketan PG building near Delhi University's South Campus, which reportedly had chronic water seepage and lacked structural columns and beams. Police have arrested the PG owners and are investigating a labour contractor. The incident has led to the suspension of MCD officials, city-wide building inspections, and a Delhi High Court inquiry into the tragedy.

Post Delhi Collapse: 'Our Parents Want Us Back Home'

Post Delhi Collapse: 'Our Parents Want Us Back Home'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

'We are living in the belief that our building will not fall.'

Little Krishnas Celebrate Janmashtami

Little Krishnas Celebrate Janmashtami

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Glimpses from Janmashtami celebrations taking shape across India before the festival.

'After 6 Months, NSE Scrip Will Have 100% Free Float'

'After 6 Months, NSE Scrip Will Have 100% Free Float'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'Regulations give a particular minimum amount of shares to be given in the OFS or IPO -- without which one cannot do the IPO.' 'We got that number on the day of filing of updated DRHP -- sufficient for us to go live with the IPO.'

'We Don't Want Any Country To Use BRICS To Further Their Geopolitical Agenda'

'We Don't Want Any Country To Use BRICS To Further Their Geopolitical Agenda'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

In recent years, China and Russia have pushed for de-dollarisation within BRICS, which India has resisted. One reason is that India does not want to hurt its relationship with the United States, and another is the fear of China controlling trade because the renminbi is considered the strongest currency in the bloc today.

Ashish Purti's hat-trick powers India to men's Under-18 Asia Cup hockey crown

Ashish Purti's hat-trick powers India to men's Under-18 Asia Cup hockey crown

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

India's men's Under-18 hockey team defeated hosts Japan 4-1 in the final to win the Asia Cup title, with Ashish Purti scoring a hat-trick. Captain Ketan Kushwaha also scored, while Hockey India announced cash awards for the gold-winning men's team and the bronze-winning women's U-18 team.

FSSAI Warning Label Plan Challenged

FSSAI Warning Label Plan Challenged

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The proposal followed an order by the Supreme Court on August 13 asking the Union government, in consultation with experts, to decide on the visual format of the front-of-pack label.

UPI fee: Why govt is putting a price on big merchant payments

UPI fee: Why govt is putting a price on big merchant payments

Rediff.com4 days ago

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) stated that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) "is distributed only amongst the UPI ecosystem, to further invest into infrastructure resilience, innovation, cybersecurity (protecting the UPI infrastructure with banks and non-banks) and customer service."

Aadhaar: 'Fraudsters Get Smarter, But We're Also Getting Smarter'

Aadhaar: 'Fraudsters Get Smarter, But We're Also Getting Smarter'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

'It's A Cat And Mouse Game.'

$100 Oil Hits India's Import Bill

$100 Oil Hits India's Import Bill

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

India's current account deficit could widen to 1.7 per cent of GDP, or about $71 billion, if crude oil prices stay above $90 a barrel for a significant part of the second half of FY27.

ISRO Staff Step Up Privatisation Protest

ISRO Staff Step Up Privatisation Protest

Rediff.com6 days ago

The larger question raised by the associations is simple: If ISRO is no longer to manufacture launch vehicles, what will happen to the institution's accumulated capabilities and the people who built them?

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Analysts predict that developments in the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, and upcoming US inflation data will be the primary factors influencing the Indian stock market next week, alongside foreign investor activity and global market trends.

Should You Buy Dengue Insurance?

Should You Buy Dengue Insurance?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Buyers should check their scope and triggers and whether they need such policies alongside their regular health insurance.