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'I want to play international cricket until I am 40'

'I want to play international cricket until I am 40'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has said that the thought of playing the World Cup in India last year was extra motivation for him to deal with his Achilles tendon injury and he would have been "shattered" if he was unable to make it.

SC to hear on Apr 10 Telangana plea for governor assent to pending Bills

SC to hear on Apr 10 Telangana plea for governor assent to pending Bills

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala was told by solicitor general Tushar Mehta that he had some discussion with the governor on the issue and would make a statement on the next date of hearing.

Manufacturing activity falls to 8-month low in Oct

Manufacturing activity falls to 8-month low in Oct

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipped from 57.5 in September to 55.5 in October, the slowest rate of expansion since February. The October PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 28th straight month.

Paytm app may lose access to digital wallet facility

Paytm app may lose access to digital wallet facility

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The Paytm application (app) could potentially face a permanent loss of its integrated mobile wallet feature, currently owned by Paytm Payments Bank (Paytm PB). With the recent crackdown on Paytm PB, sources say getting a fresh wallet licence may get tough for the group. "The Paytm app (One97 Communications) has to apply afresh to the RBI for a licence to operate a prepaid payment instrument (PPI) like a mobile wallet within the Paytm app, as PPI is a regulated entity.

Investors richer by Rs 8 lakh crore in 3 days

Investors richer by Rs 8 lakh crore in 3 days

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro and JSW Steel were the major gainers during the morning deals. Nestle, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank ITC were among the laggards.

Higher cash flows and moderate valuations to support Coal India stock

Higher cash flows and moderate valuations to support Coal India stock

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Coal India (CIL) produced 89 million tonnes (MT) in March-24, up 6 per cent year on year (Y-o-Y) and offtake was 69 MT, up 7 per cent Y-o-Y. FY24 production was 774 MT, up 10 per cent Y-o-Y. Offtake was 754 MT, up 9 per cent Y-o-Y. CIL targets production of 838 MT in FY25, up 8 per cent Y-o-Y over FY24.

Aus PM applauds Khawaja's bold move against ICC

Aus PM applauds Khawaja's bold move against ICC

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The ICC has barred Usman Khawaja from displaying messages of equality and freedom

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.

Rohit reveals what went wrong in World Cup final

Rohit reveals what went wrong in World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma's Candid Admission: India not good enough in World Cup final

India at home a completely different beast, says Stokes

India at home a completely different beast, says Stokes

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Skipper Ben Stokes expressed pride in how England have fought toe to toe with India despite not having 'a chance in hell of competing' with the hosts.

SpiceJet's resurgence could disrupt Indian aviation market: Capa

SpiceJet's resurgence could disrupt Indian aviation market: Capa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

SpiceJet's resurgence, once the new funding is in place, has the potential to disrupt the Indian aviation market in 2024 as the airline will bring its grounded aircraft back to service and lease as many planes as possible to be competitively relevant, aviation consultancy firm Capa India said on Thursday. "Although the market for procuring aircraft in 2024 is exceptionally tight, we expect that SpiceJet will bring stored aircraft back into operations, and will wet or dry lease as much capacity as possible, in order to be competitively relevant. "This will have a material impact on the industry structure, and possibly on domestic profitability," Capa India said in its report.

SC allows 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka to continue till May 9

SC allows 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka to continue till May 9

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said the earlier regime of four percent quota to Muslims will continue to hold field till May 9, when the matter will be heard next, without any prejudice to the contentions to be raised by the state government.

Bank exposure to Adani not large to affect credit quality: Moody's

Bank exposure to Adani not large to affect credit quality: Moody's

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Moody's Investor Service on Tuesday said banks' exposures to Adani are not large enough to affect their credit quality materially. "While we estimate that the exposures are larger for public sector banks than for private sector banks, they are smaller than 1 per cent of total loans for most banks," it said. "Risks for banks can increase if Adani becomes more reliant on bank loans."

We're going to bowl India out tomorrow, says Bashir

We're going to bowl India out tomorrow, says Bashir

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

'It was quite emotional as well, actually -- I lost my two grand dads about a year and a half ago and they used to just sit and watch Test cricket all the time. Their wish was to see me out on the TV, I know they're supporting me from up above.'

SpiceJet plans to lay off 1,000 people

SpiceJet plans to lay off 1,000 people

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Crisis-hit SpiceJet plans to hand out pink slips to at least 1,000 employees in the coming days as the airline works to significantly reduce costs and streamline operations of its depleted aircraft fleet, officials said on Monday. Faced with financial woes, legal battles and other headwinds, the no-frills carrier might ask more staff to leave as there is excess manpower now compared to the number of planes in service. A final decision on the quantum of layoffs is expected this week, one of the officials in the know said.

ICC suspends Hasaranga for two matches, Gurbaz fined

ICC suspends Hasaranga for two matches, Gurbaz fined

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

The ICC has suspended Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga for two matches and docked a fine of 15 per cent on the match fee of Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz for breaching its Code of Conduct during the third T20I in Dambulla.

Broadcast licence renewal doesn't need security nod: Kerala's MediaOne to SC

Broadcast licence renewal doesn't need security nod: Kerala's MediaOne to SC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli commenced hearing on the plea of the news channel against the Kerala high court's order upholding the Centre's decision to ban its telecast on security grounds.

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit flat at Rs 1,612 cr, ARPU rises to Rs 200

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit flat at Rs 1,612 cr, ARPU rises to Rs 200

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday posted a net profit of Rs 1,612 crore for the first quarter ended June 2023, which is nearly flat over earnings in the same period of the previous year. The revenue for the just-ended quarter was 14 per cent higher at Rs 37,440 crore compared to the year-ago period "backed by strong and consistent performance delivery across the portfolio", the company said.

How Root's heroic century rescued England on Day 1

How Root's heroic century rescued England on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Root rescues England with controlled century in India

Govt cuts wheat stock limit for traders, wholesalers

Govt cuts wheat stock limit for traders, wholesalers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The government on September 14 further reduced the stock limit on wheat traders, wholesalers and big chain retailers to 2,000 tonnes from 3,000 tonnes with immediate effect to control wheat prices, which are showing an uptick again after being stable for some time. Announcing the move, food secretary Sanjeev Chopra said that retail prices of key essential food items, especially wheat, rice, sugar, and edible oils, were unlikely to see any sharp rise in the upcoming festival season as the country had adequate supply and the government was keeping a close vigil on hoarders.

Farmers have right to protest, but can't block roads indefinitely: SC

Farmers have right to protest, but can't block roads indefinitely: SC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A bench headed by Justice S K Kaul said it was not against the right to protest even when the legal challenge is pending but ultimately some solution has to be found.

Adani Green seals $1.36 bn financing for world's largest renewable energy park

Adani Green seals $1.36 bn financing for world's largest renewable energy park

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Adani Green Energy (AGEL) on Tuesday announced it has secured a funding of $1.36 billion from a consortium of international banks as part of its construction financing framework. The $1.36-billion senior debt facility will enhance the company's funding pool to $3 billion since initial project financing in March 2021, AGEL said in a statement. According to the statement, AGEL, India's largest and world's leading renewable energy player, announced a follow-on funding of $1.36 billion to further boost its construction financing framework to $3 billion backed by a consortium of renowned international banks.

T20 WC: 'He'll be a different Hardik Pandya when he wears that blue jersey'

T20 WC: 'He'll be a different Hardik Pandya when he wears that blue jersey'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has nothing but empathy for Hardik Pandya as he navigates a challenging phase in his career and is hopeful that the all-rounder, who "hasn't been a free man in the last two months", will become one during next month's T20 World Cup.

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

He might be drawing comparisons with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel on Friday said nobody can quite match up to the former India captain and he would rather focus on carving his own niche in international cricket.

Industrial production growth dips to 5.8% in Sep

Industrial production growth dips to 5.8% in Sep

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

India's industrial production growth decelerated to 5.8 per cent in September from 10.3 per cent in August, though on an annual basis, the output of manufacturing and mining sectors showed an improvement, according to the official data released on Friday. The factory output growth measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) had grown by 3.3 per cent in September 2022. During April-September 2023-24, the IIP growth works out to be 6 per cent, down from 7.1 per cent in the corresponding period a year ago.

Air India set to receive new aircraft every six days in next 18 months: CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India set to receive new aircraft every six days in next 18 months: CEO Campbell Wilson

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Air India has ordered 470 aircraft to serve the Indian economy and is set to receive a new aircraft every six days over the next 18 months, CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said on Friday. He was speaking at the 67th Assembly of Presidents of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines here. "We have new aircraft, we are recruiting many, many new crew and staff, improving the training regime and there is more work to do and we are making good progress," he said.

Realtors gear up for firecracker Diwali, offers slew of attractive schemes

Realtors gear up for firecracker Diwali, offers slew of attractive schemes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

With the real estate sector witnessing robust demand, realtors are doling out freebies and offering a slew of attractive schemes to lure potential customers this festival season. "Developers are providing Amazon vouchers that go up to Rs 1 lakh, iPads, and flexible payment plans that propel customer excitement," said Angad Bedi, managing director at real estate company BCD Group. Bedi said customers have a mindset to go for a change during the festival season, and developers see it as an opportunity to combine it with long-term and practical offers that drive buyers to close in on a deal during this period.

Karnataka decision to scrap 4% Muslim quota prima facie flawed: SC

Karnataka decision to scrap 4% Muslim quota prima facie flawed: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said from the records tabled before the court it appears that the Karnataka government's decision is based on "absolutely fallacious assumption".

India vs Pakistan: Records are meant to be broken: Hasan Ali

India vs Pakistan: Records are meant to be broken: Hasan Ali

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali said that the pressure will be on India in the much-anticipated World Cup clash between the two traditional rivals in front of a packed house at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Breather for SpiceJet; DGCA removes it from enhanced surveillance regime

Breather for SpiceJet; DGCA removes it from enhanced surveillance regime

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Aviation watchdog DGCA has taken off SpiceJet from its enhanced surveillance regime, a senior official said on Tuesday. The airline, which has been facing multiple headwinds, was placed under enhanced surveillance recently. The senior DGCA official said that in view of the observations made in the past concerning inadequate maintenance and in view of the incidents during the monsoon season last year, SpiceJet was placed under enhanced surveillance.

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

India has covered enough population with vaccine and infection, but protein vaccines should remain available on payment basis for elderly and those with comorbidities.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

Alcohol not bad, even docs drink: Guj AAP candidate

Alcohol not bad, even docs drink: Guj AAP candidate

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

THE BJP sought an apology from him for "defaming" Gujarat and for promoting alcohol consumption.

Adani group's FPO fully subscribed

Adani group's FPO fully subscribed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Rs 20,000 crore share sale of Adani group's flagship firm was fully subscribed on Tuesday after non-retail investors bid in big volumes, according to stock exchange data. As many as 4.62 crore shares were sought as against an offer of 4.55 crore.

Paytm net loss widens to Rs 550 crore in Q4

Paytm net loss widens to Rs 550 crore in Q4

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Fintech firm One97 Communications, which owns the Paytm brand, on Wednesday said its loss in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023-24 has widened to Rs 550 crore following the ban imposed by the RBI on transactions related to its payments bank. The company had posted a loss of Rs 167.5 crore in the same period a year ago, the company said in a regulatory filing. "Our fourth quarter FY24 results were impacted by temporary disruption on account of UPI transition etc. and permanent disruption because of the PPBL embargo.

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.'

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Gavaskar wants Ashwin to lead team out on field in Dharamsala in his 100th Test.

India's manufacturing sector continues with robust performance in Nov

India's manufacturing sector continues with robust performance in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India's manufacturing sector continued with its robust performance in November, mainly on the back of substantial easing in price pressures and strengthening demand from clients, a monthly survey said on Friday. The strong performance of the manufacturing sector is expected to continue in 2024 as well. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 56 last month from the eight-month low level of 55.5 recorded in October.

8 key infra sectors grow at 4-month high of 7.8% in Jan

8 key infra sectors grow at 4-month high of 7.8% in Jan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Production of eight infrastructure sectors expanded at a four-month high of 7.8 per cent in January 2023 on better show by coal, fertiliser, steel and electricity segments, according to official data released on Tuesday.