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Lenders expect robust retail credit in festive season

Lenders expect robust retail credit in festive season

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Lenders in India, comprising banks and finance companies, anticipate robust growth in retail credit during the upcoming festival season, stretching from September to December 2023. This expectation is based on resilient demand, government initiatives, and elections in key states.

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The Army made no attempt to ascertain the identity of the civilians returning from work on a pick-up truck before shooting them in Nagaland's Mon district on Saturday, a joint report by the state's Director General of Police T John Longkumer and Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor has said.

Life inside an Islamic State training camp

Life inside an Islamic State training camp

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

As they capture back Mosul from Islamic State, Iraqi and American forces discover an underground train tunnel that was turned into an assault course by IS for its elite fighters.

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Asian Games selections were biased, made to feel unworthy in national camp, claims Panghal

MiG-29 fighter jets deployed in J-K to tackle Pak, China threats

MiG-29 fighter jets deployed in J-K to tackle Pak, China threats

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Tridents squadron which is now also known as the "Defender of the North" has replaced the MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base which has traditionally been responsible for taking care of the threat from Pakistan.

43 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on army camp

43 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on army camp

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Just two soldiers are known to have survived unscathed after the attack on the base.

More than happy to help Shubman in any way I can: Williamson

More than happy to help Shubman in any way I can: Williamson

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With the IPL season set to roll on Friday, one captain who has 100 Tests under his belt is willing and ready to mentor a newbie captain who will be taking over a leadership role for the first time.

REVEALED: How IM was formed at terror camp in Kerala

REVEALED: How IM was formed at terror camp in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

SIMI operative Abdul Sattar tells investigators how a ban on the outfit led to the formation of the Indian Mujahideen. Vicky Nanjappa

Engineers flee after two colleagues' murder in protection racket in Bihar

Engineers flee after two colleagues' murder in protection racket in Bihar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Engineers quit their jobs in Bihar's Darbhanga district after their colleagues were shot dead for refusing to pay protection money to local goons.

Nijjar trained youth to carry out attacks on India: Sources

Nijjar trained youth to carry out attacks on India: Sources

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Nijjar was a close associate of Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa Heranwala, who was involved in the killing of around 200 people in Punjab during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Had it not been for the slow but sure emergence of China as a threat to the western order, would India have been accepted as a near-equal partner by individual western nations, jointly and severally, questions N Sathiya Moorthy.

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army, the terrorists attacked the security post in Dera Ismail Khan's Daraban area bordering the South Waziristan tribal district in the early morning hours.

Mililtant camps along LoC: Pranab

Mililtant camps along LoC: Pranab

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Large number of terror camps active along LoC: Pranab

Amarnath yatra resumes

Amarnath yatra resumes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

The Amarnath yatra, suspended for two days, resumed from Jammu on Friday.

Remove CRPF camp at Shopian: Mehbooba to Shinde

Remove CRPF camp at Shopian: Mehbooba to Shinde

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday appealed to Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to remove the Central Reserve Police Force camp at Gagran in Shopian district where four persons were killed in firing by the force personnel on Saturday.

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Assam's longest border dispute is with Nagaland, which began since the creation of the state in 1963.

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Rauf Azhar, born in 1974 in Pakistan, had been sanctioned by the United States in December 2010.

150 killed as Egyptian forces storm pro-Morsi protest camps

150 killed as Egyptian forces storm pro-Morsi protest camps

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

At least 40 people were killed and hundreds injured on Wednesday when Egyptian security forces, backed by bulldozers, stormed two makeshift camps filled with ousted President Mohammed Morsi's supporters, even as the Muslim Brotherhood claimed that 300 died in the "massacre".

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

In a phone conversation, Modi, at the same time, shared with Abbas India's 'deep concern' over terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region.

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Taking to Twitter, the army said its mountaineering expedition team spotted the 'mysterious' footprints on April 9 close to Makalu Base Camp.

Heavy rains halt Amarnath yatra

Heavy rains halt Amarnath yatra

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The ongoing pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas was on Tuesday suspended from Pahalgam and Baltal base camps as heavy rains lashed parts of the Valley, officials said in Srinagar.

Amid cold wave, rainfall expected in Delhi, Rajasthan

Amid cold wave, rainfall expected in Delhi, Rajasthan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Delhi saw seven cold wave days in January 2020, while it did not record any such day last year.

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A 43-year-old seasoned Indian mountaineer died in the Himalayas after he fell ill while descending Mount Dhaulagiri in Nepal.

Jomolhari Diaries: A walk in the clouds

Jomolhari Diaries: A walk in the clouds

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Guru Bhoopala's seven-day trek took him to the base camp of Jomolhari, a majestic 7,500 metre mountain, unclimbed and revered by the Bhutanese.

Uunchai Review: Too Much Rona Dhona

Uunchai Review: Too Much Rona Dhona

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Uunchai has a simple enough story that drags on for 169 minutes and 48 seconds on the sheer good will of its veteran cast.

From Kerala's paddy fields to WPL: Sajana's incredible journey

From Kerala's paddy fields to WPL: Sajana's incredible journey

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Sajana stamped her mark in her WPL debut itself, smoking off-spinner Alice Capsey for that match-winning six over long-on.

Amarnath Yatra resumes as weather improves

Amarnath Yatra resumes as weather improves

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

A batch of 429 pilgrims left for the yatra from Jammu. The pilgrims included 32 women and 102 sadhus.

Team from Nagpur ensured Silkyara tunnel workers didn't suffocate

Team from Nagpur ensured Silkyara tunnel workers didn't suffocate

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Three experts from Western Coal Fields, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, camped at the Silkyara tunnel site from November 20.

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

India's Asia-Cup-bound squad have started reaching Bengaluru for a 6-day conditioning camp that starts on Thursday at the Karnataka State Cricket Association's campus

Farmers refuse to cremate dead protester till case booked

Farmers refuse to cremate dead protester till case booked

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Farmer leaders participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Friday said the cremation of Shubhkaran Singh, who died amid clashes between Haryana Police and Punjab farmers, will not take place till the Punjab government registers a case against those responsible it.

Amarnath Yatra resumes

Amarnath Yatra resumes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

The Yatra was suspended on Wednesday following heavy rains.

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

Rediff.com8 May 2023

It also said the cheetahs will be allowed to move out of KNP and will not necessarily be "recaptured unless they venture into areas where they are in significant danger".

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cook frets over England's lack of prep in India

Cook frets over England's lack of prep in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Alastair Cook worries over England's lack of preparation but backs Bazball for success in India

HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Last week, the court had refused to grant any interim relief to the petitioning players and said in the meantime, if a reserved category player is being maintained, the petitioners' names should be considered.

Avid woman mountaineer perishes in Nepal avalanche

Avid woman mountaineer perishes in Nepal avalanche

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Her passion for mountaineering knew no bounds but it ended in a tragedy when she perished in the avalanche triggered by the earthquake in Nepal during her maiden attempt to scale Mount Everest.

US blacklists Pakistan-based terrorist leader Bahawal Khan

US blacklists Pakistan-based terrorist leader Bahawal Khan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The United States has slapped sanctions on Pakistan-based terrorist leader Bahawal Khan for being involved in terrorist attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Prasidh Krishna's performance hints at bare bench strength

Raut alleges 'threat' from Maha CM's son; cheap stunt, says Shinde group MLA

Raut alleges 'threat' from Maha CM's son; cheap stunt, says Shinde group MLA

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Raut made the allegations in a letter to the Mumbai police commissioner, copies of which were also sent to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the home portfolio, and the police of Thane city.

IPL 2024: Kohli's 16-year itch, MSD - the evergreen captain, Pant's return, Rohit's bleeding heart & the Cup

IPL 2024: Kohli's 16-year itch, MSD - the evergreen captain, Pant's return, Rohit's bleeding heart & the Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The never-ending speculation surrounding Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement, Virat Kohli's 16-year-itch, the second chance that life has offered Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma's bleeding heart will make for intriguing sub-plots in the annual carnival called the Indian Premier League starting on Friday.