News for 'Chandra'

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'All my wealth I earned in the US. It is all money earned transparently. I have paid all taxes.'

Four-time MLA Mohan Majhi sworn in as Odisha's first BJP CM

Four-time MLA Mohan Majhi sworn in as Odisha's first BJP CM

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Senior BJP leader and Patnagarh MLA KV Singh Deo and debutant from Nimapara assembly segment Pravati Parida took oath as deputy chief ministers.

SC verdict on royalty a jolt to mining industry

SC verdict on royalty a jolt to mining industry

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court verdict on mining royalty case will give a further jolt to the Indian mining industry and will have very large financial implications, as arrears may work out to the tune of more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore, industry players said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the power of states to levy tax on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, and allowed them to seek refund of royalty from April 1, 2005 onwards. According to a senior mines ministry official, the verdict will have a very large financial impact on mining, steel, power and coal companies.

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

'Our objective is to keep improving Casa ratio'

'Our objective is to keep improving Casa ratio'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

'The Casa ratio is at 33.4 per cent, which has to keep improving. Right now, there is a bit of liquidity pressure in the market.'

Ex-minister Yerran Naidu's son, richest MP likely to be ministers: TDP

Ex-minister Yerran Naidu's son, richest MP likely to be ministers: TDP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Telugu Desam Party leader Ram Mohan Naidu will be sworn in as a cabinet minister and another party MP, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, as a minister of state in the new Modi government, a party leader has confirmed.

States must exclude creamy layer from SC/ST quota: Justice Gavai

States must exclude creamy layer from SC/ST quota: Justice Gavai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Justice Gavai, who wrote a 281-page separate but concurring verdict, said it is the duty of the State to give preferential treatment to the backward class of citizens who are not adequately represented in government jobs.

Sobhita's FABULOUS Life!

Sobhita's FABULOUS Life!

Rediff.com31 May 2024

As the gorgeous actress turns a year older, we take a peek into her fabulous life through her Instagram feed!

Chirag Paswan Fights Two-Front Battle In Hajipur

Chirag Paswan Fights Two-Front Battle In Hajipur

Rediff.com15 May 2024

He is not just under attack from his opponent Shiv Chandra Ram of the RJD, but also by his uncle Paras.

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Centre's plea for prospective effect of its July 25 verdict, which upheld the power of states to levy tax on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, and allowed them to seek refund of royalty from April 1, 2005 onwards.

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Officials have said an absence of drainage system and safety measures, and use of basement for commercial activities in violation of norms led to the death of three civil services aspirants at the coaching centre.

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

For her a competition, be it the World Cup or the Paralympic Games, is just an extension of her training regimen, which has to be followed to the tee.

Watch Out For These Car Launches!

Watch Out For These Car Launches!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Mahindra is coming up with the Thar Roxx. MG Motor India announced a third electric vehicle Windsor. Hyundai and Kia are expected to introduce updated versions of the Alcazar and Carnival respectively.

Will beat Yogi to repeat 1971 history: Chandra Shekhar Aazad

Will beat Yogi to repeat 1971 history: Chandra Shekhar Aazad

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

He also rejected allegations of being a vote cutter and cleared the air about his fallout with the Akhilesh Yadav-led party.

Kohli's wax statue leaves fans scratching their heads

Kohli's wax statue leaves fans scratching their heads

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Virat Kohli's wax statue unveiled in Jaipur Wax Museum

Mukesh Ambani all praise for Tata's Chandra

Mukesh Ambani all praise for Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday showered lavish praises on Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran, saying he has scripted the salt-to-software conglomerate's spectacular growth in recent years. Sharing the dais with Chandrasekaran at the 10th convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University in Gandhinagar, Ambani said Tata Group's gigantic steps in the field of renewable energy under his leadership are inspirational.

Khattar, Chouhan, Bandi, Bittu may be made ministers

Khattar, Chouhan, Bandi, Bittu may be made ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

BJP leaders Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Ravneet Singh Bittu may be among the new faces in the Union council of ministers which will be sworn on Sunday evening along with Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Punch.ev achieved the highest score point ever recorded by any vehicle to date, scoring 31.46 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.

After 2 yrs, former SC judge AM Khanwilkar appointed new Lokpal chief

After 2 yrs, former SC judge AM Khanwilkar appointed new Lokpal chief

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Lokpal has been working without its regular chief after Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose completed his term on May 27, 2022.

Subhash Chandra's net worth sinks below Rs 10 crore amid deluge of debt

Subhash Chandra's net worth sinks below Rs 10 crore amid deluge of debt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The reduction in value of Chandra's assets comes close on the heels of the group's debt burgeoning to over Rs 12,000 crore, much of which he had raised by pledging his shares to banks and mutual funds in his flagship company ZEEL after many of the groups infrastructure bets did not take off.

Does No One Want To Buy Cars?

Does No One Want To Buy Cars?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Passenger vehicle sales are expected to experience muted growth in the current financial year.

Tata Motors reports highest-ever monthly retail sales in November

Tata Motors reports highest-ever monthly retail sales in November

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Tata Motors recorded its highest-ever monthly retail sales in November on the back of robust demand for its sports utility vehicles amid the festive period, according to a top company official. In an interaction with PTI, Tata Motors passenger vehicles managing director Shailesh Chandra said the automaker retailed around 53,000 units in November, which was 8 per cent higher as compared to October this year and 30 per cent up as compared to sales in November 2022. The company also witnessed strong sales performance in the 47 days long festive period this year with registrations of around 79,374 units, up 18 per cent over the same period of last year.

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'I give a lot of credit to Rahul Gandhi for standing up and fighting it for a long time and surviving, nobody else would have been able to survive'

Phase Six: Touch And Go Seats

Phase Six: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Polling for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, with 58 seats seats going to the polls across 8 states.

CBI books second-biggest poll bond buyer Megha in Rs 315-cr graft case

CBI books second-biggest poll bond buyer Megha in Rs 315-cr graft case

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Megha Engineering had emerged as the second-biggest buyer of electoral bonds and donated the highest amount of about Rs 586 crore to the Bharatiya Janata Party, according to the data released by the Election Commission on March 21.

Phase III: Touch And Go Seats

Phase III: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Polling for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 94 seats will take place today, covering 11 States and Union Territory.

Won't promote violence: Canada on Khalistanis' Indira assassination posters

Won't promote violence: Canada on Khalistanis' Indira assassination posters

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

An Indian-origin Canadian lawmaker also expressed concern over the issue, saying by doing so, the Khalistan supporters are trying to instil fear of violence in Hindu Canadians.

Did Sebi 'scuttle' Sony-Zee merger deal?

Did Sebi 'scuttle' Sony-Zee merger deal?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Days before Sony Group pulled the plug on the $10 billion deal, Zee group founder Subhash Chandra had written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, blaming Sebi for trying to "scuttle" the merger of its flagship media firm Zee Entertainment Enterprise with the Japanese firm and subsequent investment in the merged entity. Alleging market regulator Sebi is "acting with a predetermined mind", the Zee group patriarch requested the finance minister to take the necessary steps "to safeguard the interest of the minority shareholders of Zee". Chandra in his letter dated January 16, seen by PTI, said Zee and all other people have been cooperating in the investigation related to the alleged fund diversion by promoters and expressed concern over a new notice issued by the market regulator to former directors of Zee.

E-cars Sales May Surge 30%-40% In 2024

E-cars Sales May Surge 30%-40% In 2024

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

If electric cars with a real range of more than 400 km are launched, the anxiety regarding the charging points will come down, and more people will buy EVs.

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus urged the people to "exercise patience" before judging his government's role.

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

While the electric version will open for bookings starting August 12, the internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts will make their debut after September 2, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Actor Allu Arjun booked for poll code breach in Andhra

Actor Allu Arjun booked for poll code breach in Andhra

Rediff.com12 May 2024

The Pushpa actor waved to a large crowd from a balcony with the YSRCP candidate and also posted a message on 'X' in his favour.

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many interesting films with A-Listers line up for release in June.

Subhash Chandra clarifies

Subhash Chandra clarifies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Subhash Chandra, the chairman of the Essel Group, which has launched the breakaway Indian Cricket League, made it clear that the ongoing ICL-BCCI stand-off is not an "ego clash" between him and BCCI president Sharad Pawar and said they continue to be

Kathua ambush: Darkness descends on homes of martyrs

Kathua ambush: Darkness descends on homes of martyrs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Rifleman Adarsh Negi spoke to his father over the phone on Sunday. The next day, Dalbir Singh Negi got another call, informing him about his son's death in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua.

Anup Pandey retires as EC creating vacancy in three-member panel

Anup Pandey retires as EC creating vacancy in three-member panel

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Pandey's retirement comes days before the Election Commission is to announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

The Prime Minister Born On February 29

The Prime Minister Born On February 29

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Morarji Desai was 81 when he was elected prime minister and ruled India for two years, from March 1977 to July 1999.