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SC winds up hearing Article 370 pleas after 16 days, all eyes on verdict

SC winds up hearing Article 370 pleas after 16 days, all eyes on verdict

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Outlook healthy for UltraTech amidst higher competition, revenue grows 8%

Outlook healthy for UltraTech amidst higher competition, revenue grows 8%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

UltraTech Cement's third quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q3FY24) performance saw a combination of 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) volume growth and 8 per cent revenue growth coupled with better realisations per tonne. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) stood at Rs 3,250 crore and Ebitda per tonne was Rs 1,191. Profit after tax (PAT) was reported at Rs 1,780 crore. Other income dipped and interest costs rose.

Adani-Hindenburg row: Sebi requests SC for more time to conclude probe

Adani-Hindenburg row: Sebi requests SC for more time to conclude probe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Market regulator Sebi on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking 15 more days to conclude the ongoing probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in its fresh application, said that it has examined and investigated 24 matters pertaining to the case. "Out of the said 24 investigations/examinations, 17 are final and complete and approved by the Competent Authority in accordance with Sebi's extant practice and procedures," the regulator said.

Growth gains, dividend yield to support ITC stock

Growth gains, dividend yield to support ITC stock

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

ITC highlighted that legal cigarettes account for 9 per cent of tobacco consumption in India, but 80 per cent of tax collection is from tobacco products. While illicit cigarettes account for roughly one-third of the market share, legal cigarette volumes have recovered to around 96 per cent of peak FY13 volumes, after dipping to 70 per cent in FY21.

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Get a new QR code from an alternative provider. PhonePe, Google Pay, Pine Labs, etc are some of the other service providers.

RIL pushes production timeline for battery packs by a year to 2024

RIL pushes production timeline for battery packs by a year to 2024

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Reliance Industries (RIL) has reset its battery pack production timeline, shifting it from 2023 earlier to 2024, details shared in the oil-to-telecom conglomerate's latest annual report suggest. In the FY23 annual report released on Sunday, the company has listed the start of battery pack production in 2024. A year ago, at the company's annual general meeting (AGM), Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of RIL, had said, "We aim to start production of battery packs by 2023 and scale up to a fully integrated 5 GWh annual cell-to-pack manufacturing facility by 2024."

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

In 2024 so far, 20 startups have already visited the campus with 80 placements.

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.

Nirmalaji And Why I Was Suspended!

Nirmalaji And Why I Was Suspended!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'My protest was in the interest of the nation.' 'I am just doing my duty as a citizen of this country.'

Union Budget '24: Realty players' high-rise expectations

Union Budget '24: Realty players' high-rise expectations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

During 2023, the Indian real estate sector - both housing and commercial - witnessed buoyancy fuelled by demand, supply, and absorption, and the sector is banking on the upcoming Budget to keep the momentum going. Mumbai-based Sattva Group wants the government to focus on the critical pillars for long-term growth. The company emphasised on the infrastructure boom with increased allocation, lower goods and services tax (GST) rates, incentives for affordable housing and single-window clearance to fast-track projects and support liquidity.

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.

Protests Erupt Over Udaipur Killing

Protests Erupt Over Udaipur Killing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Kanhaiya Lal's gruesome murder leads to protests in many towns and cities.

Major security breach as Gujarat duo forge Aadhaar, PAN, voter IDs

Major security breach as Gujarat duo forge Aadhaar, PAN, voter IDs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Two persons were arrested in Surat in Gujarat for allegedly forging documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards as well as voter IDs using a website, in the process posing a serious threat to national security, a police official said on Monday.

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".

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23.

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The IPL teams are expected to splurge on players like Pat Cummins, Harry Brook and Mitchell Starc.

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

It was an optional session at the Supersport Park but for India skipper Rohit Sharma, skipping the nets wasn't an option.

US assures action against cops responsible for Indian student's death

US assures action against cops responsible for Indian student's death

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Biden administration has assured the Indian government of a quick investigation into the incident and bring to justice the police officers who were responsible for it.

'Ashwin plays with the batsmen's mind'

'Ashwin plays with the batsmen's mind'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

India's highest wicket-taker in Tests Anil Kumble praised Ravichandran Ashwin's massive effort, the best for any Indian in West Indies.

Can India Reverse 2019 Semis Defeat?

Can India Reverse 2019 Semis Defeat?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

India face a replay of their 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, while South Africa are set for a tough Australian challenge as the semi-final line-ups was confirmed on Saturday.

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Going by the RBI directive and the overall narrative, Paytm may have lost the rigour of stress tests, audits and compliance.

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The ICC is unlikely to take any action on Pakistan Cricket Board's complaint for alleged boorish crowd behaviour during their World Cup game against India in Ahmedabad on October 14,

Two-wheeler exports fell by 20% to 1.69 mn units in H1

Two-wheeler exports fell by 20% to 1.69 mn units in H1

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Two-wheeler exports from India have decreased by 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 1.69 million units in the first half (H1) of 2023-24 (FY24) due to a challenging geopolitical situation and foreign exchange (forex) crises in key markets such as South Asia, industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said on Monday. On the other hand, passenger vehicle (PV) exports in H1FY24 increased by 5 per cent to 336,754 units because the key markets are much more diversified worldwide, Vinod Aggarwal, president, Siam, told reporters during a press conference. The Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February 2022, has brought significant instability to global fuel prices.

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."

Key infra sector growth at 5-month high of 8.2% in June

Key infra sector growth at 5-month high of 8.2% in June

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Growth of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 8.2 per cent in June 2023 compared to the year-ago month due to a decline in the production of crude oil, according to the official data released on Monday.

What PhonePe did differently from Paytm

What PhonePe did differently from Paytm

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'We went from zero to about 10 million users in three months. Paytm came out with the wallet play and we came out with the UPI play.'

Scorpion bites woman passenger onboard Air India flight

Scorpion bites woman passenger onboard Air India flight

Rediff.com6 May 2023

On landing at the airport, the passenger was attended by a doctor, subsequently treated at a hospital and discharged, the airline said in a statement on Saturday.

Output of a third of manufacturing segments in Aug less than base year

Output of a third of manufacturing segments in Aug less than base year

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Despite high headline numbers, the output of one-third of the segments in the manufacturing sector in August stood below even that in the same month in 2011-12, when the new index of industrial production (IIP) series started. This is despite the fact that manufacturing grew 9.3 per cent in the month, driving up IIP growth to a 14-month high of 10.3 per cent. Part of it is due to the devastation of these product categories by lockdowns induced by Covid waves and subdued export conditions, while part of it needs to be assessed further.

2 central co-ops to sell tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg

2 central co-ops to sell tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Centre on Monday directed cooperatives NCCF and NAFED to sell tomatoes at a reduced rate of Rs 50 per kilogram from Tuesday in view of the decline in prices in the wholesale markets. Since July, both NCCF and NAFED have been selling tomatoes at a discounted rate on behalf of the consumer affairs ministry in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar to boost domestic availability and contain price rise. Initially, the ministry had asked the two cooperatives to sell tomatoes at a subsidised rate of Rs 90 per kg and later reduced the price to Rs 80 per kg. Further, the price was cut to Rs 70 per kg.

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

After defeats in their opening two matches, Australia came roaring back, winning their next nine games in succession

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Well aware that he has not been "everyone's cup of tea", the enigmatic David Warner says he would have toned down a bit if he were to start all over again.

It's very easy to hurl allegations, says anguished CJI Chandrachud

It's very easy to hurl allegations, says anguished CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

"It is very easy to fling allegations and letters," an anguished Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Thursday while clarifying that the bail plea of Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Kumar Jain in a money laundering case was listed before a bench headed by Justice Bela M Trivedi as Justice A S Bopanna was unavailable due to illness.

'Didn't know..,' Rohit breaks silence on post-World Cup struggle

'Didn't know..,' Rohit breaks silence on post-World Cup struggle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Rohit, who had a dream World Cup as a skipper and batter till the final, was virtually in tears as he left the ground

GDP Numbers: Fragile, Handle With Care!

GDP Numbers: Fragile, Handle With Care!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Even if no statistical jugglery is afoot, only to warn that the 'noise' in the numbers should be eliminated in order to hear the underlying music, without distortion, warns T N Ninan.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

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.

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

To avoid the ignominy of missing the cut for the prestigious Champions Trophy, England must win their remaining two fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan.

Poverty in India eased in '21, but was above '18 level: World Bank data

Poverty in India eased in '21, but was above '18 level: World Bank data

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Extreme poverty in India declined by 38 million in 2021 to 167.49 million after a surge in the two preceding years, but remained above the 2018 level, the latest World Bank data shows. While for most countries poverty rose in 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the global economy, the data shows poverty shot up in India a year earlier in 2019 to 176.09 million from 151.79 million in 2018, the lowest pre-pandemic count. India's poverty rate at 11.9 per cent in 2021 also remained higher than the 2018 level of 11.09 per cent, though easing from 14.72 per cent in 2020.