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Two bomb blasts in Imphal; no casualty reported

Two bomb blasts in Imphal; no casualty reported

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Two powerful bombs exploded at a high-security area and at a minister's residence in Manipur's capital Imphal, but no casualty was reported, official sources said on Monday.

Creating 'employee value' is essential for success

Creating 'employee value' is essential for success

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'It is important that employees are trained to acquire skills that would be needed in future, when the company sees disruption coming -- that is, much before the disruption occurs or the company plans to change the business model,' says Asish K Bhattacharyya.

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Keeping the soul of the Lodha reforms in mind -- one person one post -- former Supreme Court judge Jain last month ruled that ex-India batsman Laxman and former captain Ganguly will have to choose one of the multiples roles they are performing at the moment including their commentary stints during the ongoing World Cup.

Here's a cyber security roadmap for the financial sector

Here's a cyber security roadmap for the financial sector

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Traditionally, financial institutions have operated risk functions in silos. However, the nature of unknown threats today requires industry participants to work together, says Vikram Limaye.

IMF chief economist lauds India, but flags NPAs as a challenge

IMF chief economist lauds India, but flags NPAs as a challenge

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Gross non-performing assets of public sector banks surged to 9.32 per cent (Rs 4.76 lakh crore) of advances in 2015-16, from 5.43 per cent (Rs 2.67 lakh crore) in 2014-15.

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The MHA on Friday, while extending the lockdown for two more weeks till May 17, lifted many restrictions in green and orange zones. There are no restrictions on sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms in green and orange zones, a home ministry spokesperson said, adding barber shops and salons are also allowed to open in these areas.

Why it makes sense to rewrite the entire GST law

Why it makes sense to rewrite the entire GST law

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Since the present law threatens to unleash an avalanche of litigation over a period of time, it makes sense to replace it with a simpler law and build complexities as more experience is gained, says T N C Rajagopalan.

Fiscal deficit reaches 52% of target in 2 months

Fiscal deficit reaches 52% of target in 2 months

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

It was 55.3 per cent for the same period last year, and data shows the fiscal deficit for April-May was kept in reasonable check in spite of heavy frontloading of expenditure.

Racist comment row: Cong workers stage protest against Giriraj

Racist comment row: Cong workers stage protest against Giriraj

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Congress on Thursday took to the streets demanding the sacking of Union Minister Giriraj Singh for his controversial remarks against Sonia Gandhi.

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

"We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms," Mukesh Ambani said at the company's annual general meeting.

10 fire tenders and 30 mins later, blaze at Parliament under control

10 fire tenders and 30 mins later, blaze at Parliament under control

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A major fire broke out in the AC plant of the Parliament complex on Sunday afternoon.

Involve international players too for war memorial, PM to Army

Involve international players too for war memorial, PM to Army

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the Army to involve international architects and builders along with domestic players while inviting bids for the construction of a "grand" national war memorial in the national capital.

High levels of radiation at Japan nuclear plant, workers evacuated

High levels of radiation at Japan nuclear plant, workers evacuated

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Workers were evacuated from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear plant on Sunday after radiation levels surged 10 million times higher than usual, dealing a major blow to efforts to avoid a meltdown of the reactors. The radiation in the water is 10 million times higher than that seen usually in the No 2 reactor complex, according Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the plant, 250-km northeast of capital Tokyo.

3 major factors that will drive the rupee in 2019?

3 major factors that will drive the rupee in 2019?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Risk sentiment is likely to be favourable if oil prices stay benign, global growth sentiment remains robust and the dollar index does not break out, says B Prasanna.

SHO suspended over alleged role in Kanpur ambush

SHO suspended over alleged role in Kanpur ambush

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Eight police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, were gunned down in a village near Kanpur city by the henchmen of a criminal who lost two of them in a firefight later, officials said.

Govt, farmers reached consensus on 2 issues, next meet on Jan 4

Govt, farmers reached consensus on 2 issues, next meet on Jan 4

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Tomar said the union leaders kept insisting on repeal of the three farm laws, but the government side tried to explain them the benefits of the Acts and sought to know specific problems faced by the farmers.

Connaught Place 6th most expensive office location in the world

Connaught Place 6th most expensive office location in the world

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Delhi's Connaught Place is the 6th most expensive location in the world.

Rupee at 57-58 levels? Yes says Credit Suisse

Rupee at 57-58 levels? Yes says Credit Suisse

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The bank says the rupee can reach 57-58 levels though the RBI may try to stem the volatility by starting to build reserves at 60.

PM Modi visits Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka

PM Modi visits Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Ramakrishna Mission, a branch of the Kolkata-based Belur Math, at the heart of the Bangladeshi capital on the second day of his two-day visit.

Aparna, Konkona support Hangman

Aparna, Konkona support Hangman

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Yogi Adityanath has turned Lucknow's VVIP guest house into his seat of power.

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

In containment areas, movements of people is totally banned and essential services are delivered at the doorsteps.

Xi to visit India from October 11 to 12

Xi to visit India from October 11 to 12

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Xi will attend the second informal meeting with Modi at Mahabalipuram near Chennai from October 11 to 12 and pay a state visit to Nepal on October 13, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Wednesday.

Real estate sector: Too many investors, too few deals

Real estate sector: Too many investors, too few deals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Welcome to the era of too many investors chasing a limited number of commercial real estate deals.

Dr Reddy's sells US facility to UAE-based Neopharma

Dr Reddy's sells US facility to UAE-based Neopharma

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The plant and associated facilities focus on manufacturing or packaging Amoxicilin-based products, which include semi-synthetic penicillin

When it comes to ease of doing business, India is just behind China

When it comes to ease of doing business, India is just behind China

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

India's retail sector has benefited from the rapid growth in e-commerce

Medical Tourism: One of fastest-growing sectors in India

Medical Tourism: One of fastest-growing sectors in India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the number of people coming to India under medical visa from different countries.

Delhi's Connaught Place now world's 6th most expensive office hub

Delhi's Connaught Place now world's 6th most expensive office hub

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Mumbai's alternative business district of Bandra-Kurla Complex was at 18th position.

Hangman film controversy again in Bengal

Hangman film controversy again in Bengal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

The documentary film One Day from a Hangman's Life, critically commenting upon the state government's 'personal interest' in the hanging of rape and murder convict Dhananjoy Chatterjee, was withdrawn from the Nandan complex on June 20

Afghan govt, Taliban to meet for face-to-face peace talks in Oslo by March 10

Afghan govt, Taliban to meet for face-to-face peace talks in Oslo by March 10

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

This will be probably for the first time since the 9/11 attacks that the representative of a duly elected Afghan government and the Taliban would be meeting face-to-face for peace talks.

Why Hasmukh Adhia is so wrong on LTCG tax

Why Hasmukh Adhia is so wrong on LTCG tax

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

To say capital gains from stocks are effortless shows little understanding of the treacherous investing terrain, says Debashis Basu.

Chidambaram calls on top CRPF brass

Chidambaram calls on top CRPF brass

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday visited the CRPF headquarters in New Delhi to take stock of the operations in Naxal-hit states.

What is the answer to Delhi's traffic woes?

What is the answer to Delhi's traffic woes?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The proliferating flyovers, eyesores every one of them, merely redistribute traffic to new choke points.

Netas roll out mats for Yoga Day

Netas roll out mats for Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Lead by example... that's the adage our netas followed on Thursday as several of them took to performing various asanas across the country to mark the country's fourth Yoga Day. Here's a look at some of them.

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Police opened fire when protesters tried to attack the private residence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at ESS sector in Itanagar in the afternoon.

'Medium-term prospects for India still seem bright'

'Medium-term prospects for India still seem bright'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'While GST and demonetisation are likely to cause disruption for longer than the market currently expects, they can have meaningful positive impact over the medium-term.'

David Guetta's Mumbai concert rescheduled to Jan 15

David Guetta's Mumbai concert rescheduled to Jan 15

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

The Grammy-award winning music star will now perform in Mumbai and Delhi on the same day.

Delhi: Nearly 100 vital installations 'high risk'

Delhi: Nearly 100 vital installations 'high risk'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The Delhi Police has identified nearly 100 vital installations and markets in the national capital, including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Delhi University, as "high risk" and has drawn up measures to guard them from terror attacks.

J&K: 2 CRPF men injured in grenade attack

J&K: 2 CRPF men injured in grenade attack

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

The area where the explosion occurred is close to the civil secretariat complex, where the offices of chief minister, ministers and senior bureaucrats are located.