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RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,961 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

IPL 2024: SRH qualify for playoffs; washout woes for GT

IPL 2024: SRH qualify for playoffs; washout woes for GT

Rediff.com16 May 2024

SRH became the third team to make the cut after following Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who are currently occupying the top two places in the standings.

Mumbai, Bengaluru see spurt in office leasing

Mumbai, Bengaluru see spurt in office leasing

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

In 2017, absorption in co-working/serviced offices was 2.83 million sq ft, about 186 per cent higher than that of 1.52 million sq ft in 2016.

Former champs Gujarat Titans eliminated from IPL 2024

Former champs Gujarat Titans eliminated from IPL 2024

Rediff.com13 May 2024

In case the game is called off tonight, both teams will get a point each.

Blockbuster ODI WC Clash: India vs Pak on Oct 15

Blockbuster ODI WC Clash: India vs Pak on Oct 15

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

With a little over four months left for the marquee event to begin, there has been an unprecedented delay in releasing the schedule.

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'I actually think, with Hardik Pandya, everything away from the game is affecting him so much. He's smiling too much when he does the toss. He's trying to act like he is so happy. He is not happy. I have been there. I have been in the firing line. And I can tell you now, it affects you.'

PIX: Chasing World Cup dreams, Rohit, Bumrah depart for US

PIX: Chasing World Cup dreams, Rohit, Bumrah depart for US

Rediff.com25 May 2024

India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 5 against Ireland at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. India play Pakistan on June 9.

'MS will give Gaikwad the freedom to express himself'

'MS will give Gaikwad the freedom to express himself'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

'What he has done is that he said, 'I don't want to give the job to Ruturaj halfway through the tournament. Be in the hot seat from the outside, I am watching from the back, if he needs some help I'm there to help him out.'

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Rediff.com8 May 2024

A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League, in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Should RCB bring back Kohli as captain?

Should RCB bring back Kohli as captain?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Conversation should have been behind closed doors

18 trains cancelled, several diverted after Odisha rail accident

18 trains cancelled, several diverted after Odisha rail accident

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Several long-distance trains were cancelled following the horrific triple train crash in Odisha's Balasore district, in which 50 people were killed and 350 others were injured, an official said.

Chahal becomes first bowler to claim 200 scalps in IPL

Chahal becomes first bowler to claim 200 scalps in IPL

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Chahal, who made his IPL debut in 2013, has so far played for three different teams including Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

IPL: Shahbaz Ahmed traded to Sunrisers Hyderabad from RCB

IPL: Shahbaz Ahmed traded to Sunrisers Hyderabad from RCB

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed has been traded to Sunrisers Hyderabad from Royal Challengers Bangalore, while SRH's Mayank Dagar will don the Bengaluru franchise's colours in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

Axis Bank set to buy Citi's India consumer business

Axis Bank set to buy Citi's India consumer business

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Private sector lender Axis Bank is close to acquiring Citigroup's retail banking business in India and a deal is likely to be announced soon, sources said on Wednesday. According to the sources, the deal, to be valued at $2.5 billion (about Rs 18,000 crore), will be subject to regulatory approvals. In April 2021, American banking major Citigroup announced its plan to exit from the consumer banking business in India as part of its global strategy. The business comprises credit cards, retail banking, home loans and wealth management.

Housing sales hit 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units: Knight Frank

Housing sales hit 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units: Knight Frank

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Indian real estate market remained buoyant in January-June this year, with housing sales hitting an 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units and office demand at a record 34.7 million square feet across eight major cities, according to Knight Frank. On an annual basis, housing sales rose 11 per cent to 173,241 units while leasing of office space grew 33 per cent to 34.7 million square feet during January-June this year across eight major cities. Shishir Baijal, chairman and managing director, Knight Frank India, said, "India's real estate market has been buoyant in the last few quarters owing to the strong economic fundamentals and stable socio-political conditions."

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fairytale resurgent run will be up against the might of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and the weather gods when the two sides clash in an epic do-or-die match to decide the fourth and final team for the IPL play-offs, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Southern Derby set to kick off season 17

IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Southern Derby set to kick off season 17

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

A high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Chennai on Friday will usher in IPL 2024, but, beyond the grandeur around it, the two protagonists will have to find early answers to some deep questions as they attempt to enter a rarefied territory.

Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted

Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

According to the latest data released by the two zones, the South Eastern Railway cancelled trains such as the Chennai-Howrah Mail, the Darbhanga-Kanniyakumari Express and the Kamakhya-LTT Express journey commencing on June 3.

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The recent blip in housing sales on a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis should not worry investors as the long-term prospects of real estate stocks remain on a strong foundation, according to analysts. In the first half of the calendar year 2024 (H1CY24), realty stocks surged up to 104 per cent. This sharp run should be used to book partial profit in related stocks, suggested Deepak Jasani, head of retail research at HDFC Securities.

Boult, Ashwin, Avesh Extinguish RCB Hopes

Boult, Ashwin, Avesh Extinguish RCB Hopes

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The Rajasthan Royal bowlers fended off the RCB batters in the Eliminator in Ahmedabad.

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Needing 10 off 2, Jadeja was the man who could take CSK into the play-offs. But Dayal bowled two dots on the trot to knock CSK out of the tournament.

IPL Eliminator: Struggling Royals face tough task vs resurgent RCB

IPL Eliminator: Struggling Royals face tough task vs resurgent RCB

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals will face a stern test of character as they look to arrest a shocking slide in a do-or-die IPL Eliminator against an in-form RCB.

'When Bhuvi came to bowl the final over...'

'When Bhuvi came to bowl the final over...'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Following his side's one-run win over Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy said that when he realised that Bhuvneshwar Kumar was defending 13 runs in the final over, he got the confidence that the veteran pacer could pull off a match-winning performance.

K'taka probes Covid report of SA national; 10 'untraceable' in Bengaluru

K'taka probes Covid report of SA national; 10 'untraceable' in Bengaluru

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

A day after two cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus was detected in the state, the Karnataka government on Friday ordered a probe into test reports of the 66-year-old South African national, that allowed him to leave the country.

Star CSK pacer Rahman flies back to Bangladesh; doubtful for next IPL clash

Star CSK pacer Rahman flies back to Bangladesh; doubtful for next IPL clash

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Chennai Super Kings' star pacer Mustafizur Rahman has flown back to Bangladesh and is doubtful for CSK's next IPL 2024 game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Friday.

BCCI plans massive upgrade ahead of World Cup

BCCI plans massive upgrade ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

With an estimated cost of over Rs 500 crore, BCCI is planning a massive upgrade to the stadiums, ahead of the ODI World Cup in October-November in India.

Zaheer joins Rohit to scrap IPL's 'impact player' rule

Zaheer joins Rohit to scrap IPL's 'impact player' rule

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Zaheer not a big fan of Impact Player rule, says it's producing 'half all-rounders'

Sangakkara blames fatigue at back end for RR's exit

Sangakkara blames fatigue at back end for RR's exit

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that fatigue played a big part in the team's poor run at the back end of the ongoing IPL, which possibly derailed their campaign.

Will Rohit Return As MI Captain?

Will Rohit Return As MI Captain?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Rohit Sharma could be given back the captaincy from Hardik Pandya.'

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The former India captain was speaking at a felicitation function organised for CSK for winning the 2021 edition of IPL.

Indian soccer: Bengaluru FC keep pace with top guns

Indian soccer: Bengaluru FC keep pace with top guns

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Thursday

Dhoni has worked personally on Dube's game: Gaikwad

Dhoni has worked personally on Dube's game: Gaikwad

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Shivam Dube has worked on his weakness against short-ball quite well and it has a lot to do with Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Anuj Rawat eyes long-term role as RCB's wicket-keeper batter

Anuj Rawat eyes long-term role as RCB's wicket-keeper batter

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Anuj Rawat on Sunday hoped to cement his position as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's long-term wicketkeeper batter after veteran Dinesh Karthik has announced that this will be his last IPL season.

Faf Defies The Law Of Physics!

Faf Defies The Law Of Physics!

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Stationed at mid off, Du Plessis 'flew' with his right hand stretched out to pluck it out of the air. The 39 year old timed his jump to perfection as he was 2.3 metres off the ground when he grabbed the ball.

IPL 2024 Final: No One From T20 WC Team

IPL 2024 Final: No One From T20 WC Team

Rediff.com25 May 2024

KKR's Rinku Singh was unlucky not to make it to India's 15-member T20 World Cup squad as he made it as one of the reserves.

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The airline will utilise new Airbus A320s, scheduled for delivery this year, to accommodate much of the increased frequencies.

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Kohli has not played competitive cricket in almost two months after opting out of the recently-concluded Test series against England at home

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Petrol price on Friday crossed the Rs 100- per-litre mark in Chennai as well as in some places in Punjab and Kerala after fuel prices were hiked yet again. Petrol is priced at over Rs 99 a litre in Delhi and Kolkata -- the only metro cities which haven't seen the Rs 100 mark yet. Petrol price was hiked by 35 paise per litre on Friday but there was no change in diesel rates, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Shubman Gill's return to form will provide a big boost to Gujarat Titans as they square off against table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in their must-win IPL game in Ahmedabad on Monday.

DC's power hitters vs KKR's star-studded lineup: Who will prevail?

DC's power hitters vs KKR's star-studded lineup: Who will prevail?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

For DC, the onus will be on Prithvi Shaw and veteran Australian David Warner to provide a solid start.