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Happy Congress took note of my issues, will fight polls unitedly, says Pilot

Happy Congress took note of my issues, will fight polls unitedly, says Pilot

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday expressed happiness that the Congress party has taken cognisance of the issues raised by him about welfare of youth and corruption under the previous Vasundhara Raje government in Rajasthan, and asserted the party will contest the assembly polls unitedly to secure a massive victory.

CAG finds accounts clean in supplementary audit: MCX-SX

CAG finds accounts clean in supplementary audit: MCX-SX

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

The company's accounts were audited by CAG as its shareholders include public sector banks.

SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The rumour verification process would now be triggered by changes in price or 'material price movements', as the paper defines it. What this means is that companies would need to verify rumours only if the share price moves significantly.

Shunglu panel suggests changes in CAG, CVC

Shunglu panel suggests changes in CAG, CVC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Amidst a debate on controversies surrounding some of the Comptroller and Auditor General reports, the high level committee that went into the Commonwealth Games related projects, has suggested changes in the functioning and structure of top audit and vigilance bodies like the Comptroller and Auditor General making it a three-member body.

State must end sexual violence by mobs: SC on Manipur

State must end sexual violence by mobs: SC on Manipur

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Expressing anguish over the manner in which women were subjected to grave atrocities in Manipur, the Supreme Court has said that mobs use sexual violence to send a message of subordination to the other community and the state is bound to stop this.

Fiscal deficit stands at 71.6% of Budget estimates

Fiscal deficit stands at 71.6% of Budget estimates

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Estimates (BE), slightly better than 74.4 per cent in the same period a year ago, according to Controller General of Accounts (CGA) data released on Friday.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi, on Friday, asked the Supreme to recall its order on the BCCI in the case regarding the Lodha recommendations to be followed by the Indian cricket board.

Fiscal deficit for Apr-Jul at Rs 2.64 lakh cr

Fiscal deficit for Apr-Jul at Rs 2.64 lakh cr

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Fiscal deficit in the first four months of 2012-13 stood at 51.5 per cent of the budget estimates -- slightly better compared to 55.4 per cent in the same period a year ago -- according to Controller General of Accounts (CGA) data released on Friday.

Despite a mixed 1st quarter, cement sector's FY24 outlook looks concrete

Despite a mixed 1st quarter, cement sector's FY24 outlook looks concrete

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Cement companies posted mixed figures for the first quarter of the 2023-24 financial year (Q1FY24). Volume growth was robust at 17 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) - on an aggregate basis - for 15 cement companies, with revenue growth at 15 per cent. Aggregate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) were up 8.8 per cent Y-o-Y and 1.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q).

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

189 people working at 59 Indian airports were found drunk on duty in the first half of this year, marking a 32 per cent year-on-year increase.

Fiscal deficit above target for 2nd month in a row

Fiscal deficit above target for 2nd month in a row

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The Union Government's fiscal deficit remained above the annual target for second month in row at the end of August, mainly on account of the impact of lockdown on revenue collections. According to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), fiscal deficit during April-August was at 109.3 per cent of the annual target estimated in the Budget.

'Why should the CM be held accountable every time disasters happen?'

'Why should the CM be held accountable every time disasters happen?'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'While it is very easy to blame the chief minister, the bureaucracy should be held accountable. Chief ministers come every five years but bureaucracy is a permanent setup. The bureaucracy is trained for handling such situations with alacrity.'

Imran Khan indicted in Toshakhana case; handed over to NAB for 8 days

Imran Khan indicted in Toshakhana case; handed over to NAB for 8 days

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Khan was arrested on Tuesday in the case, sparking massive country-wide protests by his supporters.

NPS: Best For Retirement, Tax Saving

NPS: Best For Retirement, Tax Saving

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

NPS is a cost-effective instrument with low fund management and other fees. Unlike in mutual funds, investors get the benefit of tax-free rebalancing here.

Remark on PM: SC transfers 3 FIRs against Pawan Khera to Lucknow

Remark on PM: SC transfers 3 FIRs against Pawan Khera to Lucknow

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Extending the interim bail till April 10, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala took note of the facts that three FIRs were lodged against Khera.

SC asks Centre, Manipur to ensure people's safety; urges to avoid hate speech

SC asks Centre, Manipur to ensure people's safety; urges to avoid hate speech

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The top court also took note of the submissions about objectionable public utterances by some groups and individuals.

Angry at govt's silence, mob of women ransacks Manipur minister's home

Angry at govt's silence, mob of women ransacks Manipur minister's home

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The house of Manipur PWD Minister Konthoujam Govindas in Bishnupur district was vandalised on Wednesday by a group of people claiming that the government in the strife-torn state is not doing enough to protect locals from militants belonging to another community, officials said.

India's fiscal pain continues to get worse

India's fiscal pain continues to get worse

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Fiscal deficit had soared to seven-year high of 4.6 per cent of GDP in 2019-20, mainly on account of poor revenue realisation which dipped further towards the close of March because of the lockdown.

Why India can't cut trade ties with China despite border clash

Why India can't cut trade ties with China despite border clash

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya has opined that cutting trade with Beijing at this juncture would amount to sacrificing India's potential economic growth.

NSE technical glitch cost us immensely, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

NSE technical glitch cost us immensely, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Taking lessons from that, I would think seamless digital payments is something you have to clearly have a roadmap for, the FM said.

Fiscal deficit widens to Rs 9.53 lakh crore at October-end

Fiscal deficit widens to Rs 9.53 lakh crore at October-end

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The Union government's fiscal deficit further widened to Rs 9.53 lakh crore, which is nearly 120 per cent of the annual budget estimate, at the end of October of the current financial year, according to official data released on Friday. The deficit widened mainly on account of poor revenue realisation. The lockdown imposed to curb spreading of coronavirus infections had significantly impacted business activities and in turn contributed to sluggish revenue realisation.

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

India on Tuesday evacuated the first batch of 278 Indians from Sudan on board naval ship INS Sumedha and rushed in essential relief supplies for its remaining stranded citizens as ceasefire appeared to be holding in the strife-torn African country.

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday claimed to have busted the "biggest" darknet-based LSD cartel operating in India with the seizure of more than 13,000 blots and Rs 26 lakh in cash and the arrest of three persons.

Internet ban lifted in Punjab, except in sensitive pockets

Internet ban lifted in Punjab, except in sensitive pockets

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The curbs to be remained in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Moga, Sangrur and Amritsar's Ajnala sub-division and a few areas in Mohali till Thursday noon.

Negligence Of Cybersecurity May Spoil The Party

Negligence Of Cybersecurity May Spoil The Party

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'As long as businesses do not consider cyber recovery an integral part of their enterprise IT, they remain greatly vulnerable.'

10 Largecaps Stocks To Lead Bulls Charge

10 Largecaps Stocks To Lead Bulls Charge

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

These stocks offer the best combination of maximum 'buy' recommendations from brokerages and share price upside over the next 12 months.

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Congress on Monday promised that a government led by it will conduct a nationwide caste census and implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies at the earliest, including adequate representation for women belonging to the OBC community.

UEFA to refund Liverpool fans after CL final chaos

UEFA to refund Liverpool fans after CL final chaos

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The final was delayed by 36 minutes after thousands of Liverpool supporters were unable to get into the Stade de France for the match

No lack of food, medicine; claims of shortage not true, Manipur tells SC

No lack of food, medicine; claims of shortage not true, Manipur tells SC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Manipur government dubbed as untrue the claim by the counsel for the committee appointed by the apex court to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence that the people of the state were suffering on account of an economic blockade.

PM may announce these health sector initiatives in I-Day speech

PM may announce these health sector initiatives in I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce a host of initiatives for the health sector on Independence Day with the highlights being the 'Heal in India' and 'Heal by India' projects and a roadmap to eliminate sickle cell disease by 2047, official sources said.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The 30-share Sensex ended up 219 points at 18,620 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 63 points at 5,472.

Sensex surges over 200 points, rupee recovers sharply

Sensex surges over 200 points, rupee recovers sharply

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The main gainers on the Sensex were Bajaj Auto, TCS, Cipla, HDFC, HDFC Bank.

'ISI controlled Osama's Abbottabad compound'

'ISI controlled Osama's Abbottabad compound'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh claims that ISI got hold of bin Laden in 2006 after paying bribes to some of the tribal leaders

SC curbs BCCI's financial powers, auditor to scrutinise accounts

SC curbs BCCI's financial powers, auditor to scrutinise accounts

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) not to release funds until the state associations file an affidavit implementing recommendations of Justice (Retd.) RM Lodha-led- panel. Issuing the direction, the apex court said the state associations cannot get any money from the national cricket body till the time they follow the Lodha committee's recommendations.

Fiscal deficit overshoots budget target in July on lower revenue collection

Fiscal deficit overshoots budget target in July on lower revenue collection

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The government had pegged the fiscal deficit for 2020-21 at Rs 7.96 lakh crore or 3.5 per cent of the GDP in the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in February.

Fiscal deficit widens to 7-year high of 4.6% in FY20

Fiscal deficit widens to 7-year high of 4.6% in FY20

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The rise in the fiscal deficit, which is a reflection of the government's borrowing, was mainly on account of subdued tax collection. The revenue deficit also rose to 3.27 per cent, up from the revised estimate of 2.4 per cent of the GDP.

Why talk only about Manipur, asks BJP; Opposition hits back

Why talk only about Manipur, asks BJP; Opposition hits back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The political war of words over Manipur intensified on Saturday with the BJP raising the incidents of atrocities against women in West Bengal and Rajasthan and questioning the 'silence' of the opposition, which termed it as a diversionary tactic to avoid debate on the situation in the north-eastern state.

Extended banking hours on March 30, 31

Extended banking hours on March 30, 31

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Special clearing (with return clearing on the same day) shall be conducted in the evening/night of March 30 and 31, with the approval of the president of the local clearing houses run by the RBI/agency bank. This measure has been taken to avoid operational convenience at the local centres so that the clearing instruments relating to government revenue received from the members of the public are realised and credited to government account by March 31, 2009.

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

'Article 370 laid down the edifice of the relationship between J-K and the Union of India.' 'If you look at the Article, what is there now is a provision which states that all provisions of the Constitution of India applies to J-K.' 'The veto that the state could exercise previously on most Union laws has ended.'