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Civilian killings: J-K police establishes helpline for minorities

Civilian killings: J-K police establishes helpline for minorities

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'Kashmir Police established Minority distress #helpline at PCR Kashmir. In case of #emergency, one may call for #assistance on 0194-2482626,' IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar tweeted.

Four booked UP for making inflammatory posts on social media

Four booked UP for making inflammatory posts on social media

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Four people have been booked for making objectionable and inflammatory posts on social media sites, officials said on Friday.

'All is well': Sidhu, Channi put up united face in Punjab Cong meet

'All is well': Sidhu, Channi put up united face in Punjab Cong meet

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and state Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, who have not been on the same page over certain appointments, Tuesday said they will work with each other and fight the upcoming polls together, according to party MLAs.

Mili Review: Chilling!

Mili Review: Chilling!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Mili establishes Janhvi Kapoor as an actor striving to be taken seriously, observes Sukanya Verma.

RBI retains real GDP growth projection at 9.5% for FY22

RBI retains real GDP growth projection at 9.5% for FY22

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Reserve Bank on Friday retained the real GDP growth projection at 9.5 per cent for 2021-22 as domestic economic activity has started normalising with the ebbing of the second wave of the virus and the phased reopening of the economy. In the June monetary policy, the RBI had lowered the growth projection for 2021-22 to 9.5 per cent from 10.5 per cent estimated earlier. Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Dad said high-frequency indicators suggest that consumption (both private and government); investment; and external demand are all on the path of regaining traction.

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Choosing your company's name? MCA lists examples to avoid any duplication. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs made it clear that the use of different phonetic spellings, including the use of misspelled words of an expression, would be treated as same.

Kejriwal unveils 10-point Punjab model, targets Badals, Congress

Kejriwal unveils 10-point Punjab model, targets Badals, Congress

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Unveiling his party's "Punjab model" ahead of assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday promised justice in sacrilege cases, jobs to youth, corruption-free governance, and asserted that people want to bring his party to power to break the friendly "partnership" between the Badals and the Congress.

HC raps Maha govt for refusing to share Deshmukh case papers with CBI

HC raps Maha govt for refusing to share Deshmukh case papers with CBI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

"Now why is the state government averse? We don't have any words. Why should the state government do this?" Justice S S Shinde asked Maharashtra's senior counsel Rafiq Dada.

Full float of rupee only after a regulatory mechan

Full float of rupee only after a regulatory mechan

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Government on Tuesday made it clear that full float of rupee would be allowed only after putting in place a regulatory mechanism to ensure financial stability and creating congenial atmosphere like containing revenue and fiscal deficits.

RBI retains growth forecast at 9.5% for FY22

RBI retains growth forecast at 9.5% for FY22

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The Reserve Bank on Friday retained the GDP forecast for the current financial year at 9.5 per cent and flagged global semiconductor shortages, elevated commodity prices and potential global financial market volatility as downside risks to economic growth. In his address after the three-day meeting of the rate-setting panel, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said recovery in aggregate demand gathered pace in August-September, and it is reflected in high-frequency indicators, like railway freight traffic; port cargo; cement production; electricity demand; e-way bills; GST and toll collections. "The ebbing of infections, together with improving consumer confidence, has been supporting private consumption," he said, and added the pent-up demand and the festival season should give further fillip to urban demand in the second half of the financial year.

Channi meets Amit Shah, seeks sealing of Punjab border

Channi meets Amit Shah, seeks sealing of Punjab border

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

This was Channi's first meeting with Shah after becoming the chief minister of the state.

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Eid, 1st time since 2019

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Eid, 1st time since 2019

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

This was the first time that sweets were exchanged between the two forces after the abrogation of Article 370 as the Pakistani side refused to continue with the custom, they said, adding after the developments of August 2019, the offer of exchanging sweets was made by the BSF but the Pakistani side did not reciprocate.

Parliament, assembly are sacred, no place for disorderly conduct, says SC

Parliament, assembly are sacred, no place for disorderly conduct, says SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Parliament and state legislative assembly are regarded as 'sacred places' and there can be no place for disorderly conduct in the House, where members are expected to show statesmanship and 'not brinkmanship,' the Supreme Court said on Friday.

After offering VRS, SBI now plans to hire 14k staff

After offering VRS, SBI now plans to hire 14k staff

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'Second Innings Tap VRS-2020' will be opened to all permanent officers and staff who have put in 25 years of service or completed 55 years of age on the cut-off date.

RBI pegs India's growth at 5.5% this fiscal

RBI pegs India's growth at 5.5% this fiscal

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Sentiments on domestic economic activity appear to be reviving, RBI said, adding that there are early signs of modest strengthening of corporate sales and business flows.

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

I don't think Rahul Mukerjea once referred to Sheena as killed or murdered and always referred to it as her disappearance. It felt like he still used the word 'disappear' because killed had a finality to it that he didn't want to face.

Assam Police opened fire on our personnel, civilians: Mizoram govt

Assam Police opened fire on our personnel, civilians: Mizoram govt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Police sources said the state forces exchanged fire for about 40 minutes.

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Over the years, a noticeable unpleasantness began to develop between senior and junior, Sorabjee and Salve. Salve gave credit, for his rise in the profession, to Nani Palkhivala, and not to Sorabjee. This hurt Sorabjee, though he never admitted it.

5 things you DIDN'T know about Emraan Hashmi

5 things you DIDN'T know about Emraan Hashmi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Hey! Emraan Hashmi doesn't watch Bollywood films.

Sonia Gandhi holds meet with Congress 'rebels'

Sonia Gandhi holds meet with Congress 'rebels'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The meeting also includes some of Sonia Gandhi's close associates and is the first effort by the Congress leadership for a reproachment with those who raised questions over the leadership.

PM hosts dinner for MPs; Rahul, Sonia give a miss

PM hosts dinner for MPs; Rahul, Sonia give a miss

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Only vegetarian dishes were served at the official dinner held at a state-run five-star hotel.

K'taka: Yeddyurappa's ministers withdraw resignations

K'taka: Yeddyurappa's ministers withdraw resignations

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Nine Karnataka ministers from the B S Yeddyurappa camp withdrew their resignation on Monday after being assured by the central Bharatiya Janata Party to resolve the ongoing crisis.

Another round of 'fruitless' Indo-Pak talks in Sep

Another round of 'fruitless' Indo-Pak talks in Sep

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna will undertake a three-day visit to Pakistan from September 7 to review the second round of the composite dialogue with his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar, reports Amir Mir.

NHPC dam row: Farmers' outfit resumes blockade

NHPC dam row: Farmers' outfit resumes blockade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

The KMSS and the All Assam Students Union are opposing the NHPC's dam project at the lower Subansiri site and are blocking the movement of men and materials related to the project at Gerukamukh on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.

SC to TN, Karnataka: Sit and sort out Cauvery dispute

SC to TN, Karnataka: Sit and sort out Cauvery dispute

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

"Why can't the two Chief Ministers sit together? Give it a try, it is not impossible," a bench of justices D K Jain and Madan B Lokur said.

Jump in COVID cases, lockdowns add uncertainty to growth outlook: RBI's Das

Jump in COVID cases, lockdowns add uncertainty to growth outlook: RBI's Das

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The uncertainty created by the jump in COVID-19 infections and localised lockdowns prompted RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das and other members of the rating setting panel MPC to unanimously vote for status quo in interest rates and an accommodative policy stance to support growth, as per minutes of the meeting released on Thursday. "The need of the hour is to effectively secure the economic recovery underway so that it becomes broad-based and durable," the Governor said during the three-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) which ended on April 7. The renewed jump in COVID-19 infections in several parts of the country and the associated localised and regional lockdowns add uncertainty to the growth outlook, he observed, as per the minutes of the meeting released by the central bank.

'Who up there is writing this script?'

'Who up there is writing this script?'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'How can so many misfortunes fall on one beautiful family?'

PDP delegation meets PM in Jammu

PDP delegation meets PM in Jammu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that 'unless a congenial atmosphere was created in the state, well meaning initiatives like the internal dialogue or resumption of Indo-Pak talks will fail to takeoff.'

India's 30 best companies to work for

India's 30 best companies to work for

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

A great workplace ensures that employees have freedom to execute their ideas and enjoy the work they do.

Support from all sides needed to nurture economic recovery: RBI Guv

Support from all sides needed to nurture economic recovery: RBI Guv

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has pitched for policy support from all sides -- fiscal, monetary and sectoral -- to nurture recovery of the economy hit by the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The dent on economic activity due to the second wave of the pandemic during April-May necessitated continuation of monetary measures to support the process of economic recovery to make it durable, Das had said while participating in the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) earlier in the month. "Overall, the second wave of COVID-19 has altered the near-term outlook, and policy support from all sides - fiscal, monetary and sectoral - is required to nurture recovery and expedite return to normalcy," Das said, as per the minutes of the meeting released on Friday.

On PM's request, Muivah defers Manipur visit

On PM's request, Muivah defers Manipur visit

Rediff.com7 May 2010

National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah leader T Muivah, camping at a border village since Wednesday, is understood to have put on hold his visit to his native village in Manipur after the Centre asked him to defer it and plan his tour in a more congenial atmosphere.

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Infidelity claims may result in a split between the actress and her husband Jesse James.

Treat animals with love, it is a moral responsibility: Court

Treat animals with love, it is a moral responsibility: Court

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Humans are morally responsible for treating animals with love, care and affection, a Delhi court has observed while pulling up an animal welfare centre linked to Union Minister Maneka Gandhi for not properly treating injured oxen lodged there.

Why Xi did not raise Kashmir with Modi

Why Xi did not raise Kashmir with Modi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'The Chinese made their point repeatedly after August 5. They backed Pakistan more overtly than in the past.' 'Kashmir is not completely off their radar. But in order to keep the atmosphere surrounding the Chennai meeting, they did not discuss Kashmir.'

Resume work at Singur, Bengal CM tells Ratan Tata

Resume work at Singur, Bengal CM tells Ratan Tata

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Wednesday said he had called Tata Motors Chairman Ratan Tata and urged him to resume work at Singur.

Unexpected Proposal

Unexpected Proposal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The Proposal provides the comfort of a fairytale, updated with strippers, a little comedic nudity and bodily function humour just so that we remember what century we're living in.

SC dismisses PIL to make yoga compulsory in schools

SC dismisses PIL to make yoga compulsory in schools

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

A bench said, "We are nobody to say what is to be taught in schools. It is none of our business. How can we direct that."

Interest rates on hold, RBI promises enough liquidity for huge govt borrowing

Interest rates on hold, RBI promises enough liquidity for huge govt borrowing

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent but maintained an accommodative stance, implying rate cuts in the future if need arises to support the economy hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Remembering my conversations with Sushant

Remembering my conversations with Sushant

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'I once thought Shah Rukh Khan to be the most knowledgeable actor in our industry,' Paresh Rawal once told me. 'But Sushant was just as well-informed on any topic under the sun.' Subhash K Jha recalls his many conversations with the actor.

RBI retains growth projection at 7.6%, warns of global impact

RBI retains growth projection at 7.6%, warns of global impact

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The RBI announced its monetary policy on Tuesday.