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MP poll: Cash, drugs, jewellery worth Rs 340cr seized

MP poll: Cash, drugs, jewellery worth Rs 340cr seized

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Illicit liquor, narcotic drugs, cash, precious metals, gold, silver, jewellery and other materials worth about Rs 339.95 crore have been seized by the joint team of Flying Surveillance Team (FST), Static Surveillance Team (SST) and police, he said.

Is This Bollywood's Current Favourite?

Is This Bollywood's Current Favourite?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Of late, Bollywood is showing a lot of interest in planes, the commercial and fighter varieties. And audiences seem to love it too!

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Bronny James, NBA legend LeBron James's 18-year-old son, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing with the University of Southern California basketball team and was in stable condition.

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

President Joe Biden and other top US leaders had been warning for days that America would strike back at the militias, and they made it clear it wouldn't be just one hit but a "tiered response" over time.

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

A day after Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title, Serbia's Nikola Jokic was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Internet giant Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund, its CEO Sundar Pichai has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a step that will recognise India's leadership on fintech and will support small and large businesses in India, the US and around the world. Pichai met Prime Minister Modi in Washington on Friday and also announced the opening of Google's global fintech operation centre in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar. "It was an honour to meet Prime Minister Modi during the historic visit to the US. We shared with the Prime Minister that Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund," Pichai said.

19% of global fund managers bullish on India; Japan most preferred: BofA

19% of global fund managers bullish on India; Japan most preferred: BofA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Nineteen per cent of global fund managers remain bullish on India, suggests the latest BofA Asia Fund Manager Survey (FMS). A total of 249 panelists with $656 billion worth of assets under management (AUM) participated in the survey between February 2 and 8, BofA said. Two hundred and nine participants with $568 billion AUM responded to the global FMS questions, while 145 participants with $331 billion in AUM responded to the regional fund manager survey (FMS) questions, BofA said.

'We love you too': New York Crowd Tells Rahul

'We love you too': New York Crowd Tells Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'A democracy cannot mean the rule of just two people,' said one audience member, who recalled that he too had chanted 'Modi, Modi' when the PM had visited the USA. Many of those gathered admitted to having been Modi supporters. What had changed them was the growing concentration of power. Jyoti Punwani reports from New York.

LeBron James' son Bronny 'stable' after cardiac arrest

LeBron James' son Bronny 'stable' after cardiac arrest

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

LeBron James thanked fans on Thursday for their love and prayers for his son Bronny, who suffered a cardiac arrest while training.

'Isi' Siddiqui joins Center for Strategic and International Studies

'Isi' Siddiqui joins Center for Strategic and International Studies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Ambassador Islam A'Isi' Siddiqui -- who recently resigned from his position as chief agricultural negotiator in the office of the United States trade representative -- has joined the Center for Strategic and International Studies as senior adviser on Global Food Security.

The Joy Of Freedom!

The Joy Of Freedom!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Released Palestinian prisoner Lamees Abu Arkoob kisses her mother outside her home near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Rising Sun resurgence: Jefferies' crystal ball on Japan's future

Rising Sun resurgence: Jefferies' crystal ball on Japan's future

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Nikkei 225 index hit the 40,000 mark for the first time ever on Monday, continuing its bull-run that saw the index reclaim its 1989 peak of 34,000 levels in February. as global investors latched on to Japan's biggest companies on improving shareholder returns, the weaker yen and booming corporate profits. Analysts remain bullish on Japan, mostly aided by gains in technology shares. Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a note by Morgan Stanley, is likely to benefit Japanese companies, which is almost at par with the US-based companies.

After long delay, Hamas releases 4 Thai nationals among 17 more hostages

After long delay, Hamas releases 4 Thai nationals among 17 more hostages

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

As per the details, the hostages include 13 Israeli citizens and four Thais, reported The Times of Israel on Sunday.

OBC survey in Odisha from May 1

OBC survey in Odisha from May 1

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The social and educational conditions of 208 OBC communities enlisted by the state government will be collected during the survey, which will be followed by a special drive to ensure that none were left out across the state, an official said.

When Hostages-Prisoners Were Released

When Hostages-Prisoners Were Released

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The glimpses of release of prisoners during the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel amid a temporary four-day truce.

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India and the US on Friday said they have started talks to put in place a strategic framework for human space flight by year-end as they plan to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024.

Why This 2-Time MP Won't Contest Polls

Why This 2-Time MP Won't Contest Polls

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'If businessmen should be included in the political process -- which is essential in my opinion -- they need to have the freedom to express themselves and to take stands against the government of the day, without fear of reprisals and attacks on their business.'

NASA spacecraft 'pings' India's Chandrayaan-3 lander on Moon

NASA spacecraft 'pings' India's Chandrayaan-3 lander on Moon

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Vikram lander was 100 kilometers away from LRO, near Manzinus crater in the Moon's south pole region, when LRO transmitted laser pulses toward it on December 12 last year.

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits. Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working majority, with just one phase left to go, argues Prem Panicker.

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'The prime minister is talking to his Chachaji and he is crying in the PM's lap, it was such an emotional scene.'

IPL PIX: Pant shines as spirited Delhi Capitals edge Titans

IPL PIX: Pant shines as spirited Delhi Capitals edge Titans

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Rishabh Pant's belligerent unbeaten half-century helped Delhi Capitals' to a narrow four-run win over Gujarat Titans.

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Kejriwal could have easily deputed someone to step in as chief minister, but being the authoritative and self-centered personality that he is, he chose not to do it.' 'If the AAP loses Delhi, where it has a huge majority, the only one to blame would be Kejriwal,' asserts Ramesh Menon.

How BRS lost its dominance in Telangana

How BRS lost its dominance in Telangana

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Despite the towering image of BRS supremo and Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, along with the party's extensive grassroots network and welfare programmes, the perceived inaccessibility of its leaders contributed to the growing anti-incumbency sentiments.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

As the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies it continues to wreak havoc on the lives of Israeli citizens, a lot of whom lost their houses in the barbaric rocket attack by Hamas.

3 Palestinian students shot in US

3 Palestinian students shot in US

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The students -- Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ahmed and Kinnan Abdalhamid -- were walking on Prospect Street after visiting a relative in Burlington for the Thanksgiving holiday when "they were confronted by a white man with a handgun."

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Rohit Sharma enthralled home fans to a fine exhibition of sumptuous strokeplay in what could probably be his final knock for the Mumbai Indians.

Zee reaches out to Sony to revive $10 billion merger talks

Zee reaches out to Sony to revive $10 billion merger talks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) is seeking rapprochement with Sony Group as it makes a last-ditch effort to resurrect a $10 billion merger, according to industry sources. After the Japanese multinational firm pulled the plug on its $10 billion merger deal in January, the Indian company reached out again to Sony to reconsider the termination and offered for talks this month, a source said. On the other hand, Sony is understood to be evaluating the proposal from Zee.

Adani files for Rs 20,000 cr FPO

Adani files for Rs 20,000 cr FPO

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Richest Indian Gautam Adani-led group's flagship firm on Wednesday filed an offer letter with stock exchanges for a proposed Rs 20,000 crore follow-on public offer (FPO). The FPO of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is planned to open on January 27 and close on January 31, according to the offer letter. Of the Rs 20,000 crore proceeds of the FPO, Rs 10,869 crore will be used for green hydrogen projects, work at the existing airports and construction of a greenfield expressway.

When Nikki Called Vivek Scum!

When Nikki Called Vivek Scum!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The third Republican candidates' presidential debate on Wednesday evening turned into a slugfest between the two desi candidates in the fray: Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy

Men's football: India play out draw with Myanmar

Men's football: India play out draw with Myanmar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

India enter round of 16 in men's football

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Ahead of the upcoming elections, political parties have started announcing incentives to benefit women, but what do women truly seek for genuine gender parity, asks Nivedita Mookerji.

Cyclone Tej brewing in Arabian sea, predicts IMD

Cyclone Tej brewing in Arabian sea, predicts IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

This would be the second cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea this year.

How Congress edged out BJP to take on BRS in Telangana

How Congress edged out BJP to take on BRS in Telangana

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Factors such as anti-incumbency, voter fatigue, and dissatisfaction among the youth contributed mainly to the poor showing of Bharat Rashtra Samithi in the Telangana legislative assembly election on Sunday.

LAC situation stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Army chief

LAC situation stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

India and China recently held a fresh round of high-level military talks to resolve the border row that witnessed both sides agreeing to maintain "peace and tranquillity" on the ground but there was no indication of any breakthrough.

Simple Is Stylish For Nivetha

Simple Is Stylish For Nivetha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Nivetha Thomas radiates simplicity with just the right amount of elegance.

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The Congress is trying to reinvent itself -- the caste census demand, OBC emphasis, the anti-corporate thrust, especially on Adani etc -- all this is not standard Congress strategy.'

Ish Sodhi's emotional hug and Bangladesh's noble act!

Ish Sodhi's emotional hug and Bangladesh's noble act!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

New Zealand all-rounder Ish Sodhi found himself at the center of an unexpected and benevolent incident.

Sony Picture discloses its India plans

Sony Picture discloses its India plans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Sony Picture Network India (SPNI) management is committed to long-term growth in India and the company will actively explore new organic and inorganic possibilities to strengthen its presence in the country, company managing director and CEO, NP Singh told employees. In a letter, two-days after the calling off of the $10 billion merger deal with Zee Entertainment, he asked employees to focus on current projects, with an immediate goal to unleash the company's full potential, continuing to craft content that not only engages audiences but also boosts subscriber growth and revenues. "As we close the chapter on our proposed merger with ZEEL (Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd), I want to take a moment to talk to you - not just as your CEO but as someone who has been on this journey with you.