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28,252 mucor cases reported from 28 states/UTs: Vardhan

28,252 mucor cases reported from 28 states/UTs: Vardhan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said 28,252 cases of mucormycosis have so far been reported from 28 states/UTs in the country, of which 86 per cent cases have a history of COVID-19 and 62.3 per cent with a history of diabetes.

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A strong foreign exchange reserve is the best safety net against global spillovers.'

What every investor must know about the bull run

What every investor must know about the bull run

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'When fund managers talk of being bullish for the long term, they assume strong economic growth.' 'That is what they have assumed every year, naively believing the pronouncements and promises of ministers.' 'Unfortunately, they have been wrong year after year,' observes Debashis Basu, editor, www.moneylife.in.

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.

More than 1 million affected by Ebola outbreak: WHO

More than 1 million affected by Ebola outbreak: WHO

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

With more than one million people affected by the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the World Health Organisation has warned that there is "no early end in sight" to the severe health crisis and called for "extraordinary measures" to stop the transmission of the disease.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

With multiple options in the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and compact sedan space, the mid-size sedan seems to be losing its charm among customers.

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!

Wuhan becomes coronavirus-free as last patient discharged

Wuhan becomes coronavirus-free as last patient discharged

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The overall death toll stood at 4,633 and no new fatalities were reported on Sunday.

Volkswagen Vento Diesel DSG: The best sedan in its segment for highway driving

Volkswagen Vento Diesel DSG: The best sedan in its segment for highway driving

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The Volkswagen Vento offers unadulterated German car feel providing strong driving dynamics along with a powerful diesel engine that comes with an efficient yet lightning quick DSG gearbox, writes Indian motoring website MotorBeam.com.

Grand Slams on caution after Djokovic debacle

Grand Slams on caution after Djokovic debacle

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Organisers of the world's biggest tournaments say they will not make the same mistakes as they reopen the sport and seek to keep the players safe.

The 2015 Suzuki Swish 125 is here!

The 2015 Suzuki Swish 125 is here!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Nothing new, all cosmetic, is what Naveen Soni finds in the updated Suzuki Swish 125.

Budget sets India up for next-gen infrastructure: Goyal

Budget sets India up for next-gen infrastructure: Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Terming infrastructure as the "backbone" of any nation's development, Goyal while presenting the interim Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha said India aspires to be a USD 10 trillion economy in the next eight years, and on the anvil is next generation infrastructure of roads, railways, seaports, airports, urban transport, gas and electric transmission and inland waterways.

RBI keen to link home, auto loans with external benchmark

RBI keen to link home, auto loans with external benchmark

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Currently, banks follow system of internal benchmarks, including Prime Lending Rate, Benchmark Prime Lending Rate, Base rate and Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate.

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.

'Economic recovery depends a lot on vaccination'

'Economic recovery depends a lot on vaccination'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'Vaccination is very important for an economy to start functioning properly.'

Bank reforms can't be shots in the dark: Rajan

Bank reforms can't be shots in the dark: Rajan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The central bank dashed hopes of any steep interest rate reduction.

My Top Stock Picks for 2021

My Top Stock Picks for 2021

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Three stockmarket experts give their best picks for the New Year.

Bankers agree to review lending rates

Bankers agree to review lending rates

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Since December 2018, monetary policy has been eased substantially by RBI with policy rates being cut by 75 bps and policy outlook being changed to 'accommodative'.

What you must know about new home loan rates

What you must know about new home loan rates

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'If the new rate is lower than your current rate, ask your bank to shift you to it.' 'This can be done by paying a fee of Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000.'

COVID-19 could cause deaths of thousands children: UN

COVID-19 could cause deaths of thousands children: UN

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

It said an estimated 42-66 million children could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the crisis this year, adding to the estimated 386 million children already in extreme poverty in 2019.

Mahindra has got its Mojo back

Mahindra has got its Mojo back

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Mahindra Mojo launched at an exciting price of Rs 158,000. The price is valid for all the bookings till Diwali.

The Hollywood Star and CDMA

The Hollywood Star and CDMA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

She was a Hollywood star, much sought after. She also helped invented technology which changed the world.

The Hero Maestro Edge and Duet are here!

The Hero Maestro Edge and Duet are here!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Sales for Hero's all-new Maestro Edge scooter will commence from October while the Duet will be launched in the following weeks positioned below the flagship Edge, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tells Anup Roy, Raghu Mohan and Niraj Bhatt that it is time for banks to lower interest rates and start lending to cash-starved finance companies after due credit appraisal and proper risk assessment.

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Nexon is the first sub-4 metre sports utility vehicle from Tata Motors' stable and is expected to give a tough competition to the likes of Maruti's Vitara Brezza and Ford's EcoSport.

Power: Extend 10-year tax holiday

Power: Extend 10-year tax holiday

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Duty cut on raw material imports are not likely.

The innovations India is coming up with to fight COVID-19

The innovations India is coming up with to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Special infection proof fabric for usage in hospitals, low-cost corona virus testing kits, isolation pods for coronavirus infected patients, bubble helmets which can be an alternative for traditional oxygen masks and pendant to raise alarm on breach of social distancing, are also among the innovative ideas that have been given shape since the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Soon, transfer money from mobile to PoS without using a card

Soon, transfer money from mobile to PoS without using a card

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The customer needs to be in the proximity of 15 cm from the merchant terminal.

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'The news about the new virus strain in the UK provided them with an opportunity to take money off the table.'

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) authorities on Sunday reiterated that stations located in containment zones, as per the status on the day of journey, will remain closed.

What's so special about Kawasaki Z250 and ER-6n?

What's so special about Kawasaki Z250 and ER-6n?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The Kawasaki Z250 is its most affordable bike at Rs 3 lakh. Kawasaki ER-6n is a performance bike that will set you back by Rs 4.78 lakh!

EPL welcome move as England to allow fans at elite events

EPL welcome move as England to allow fans at elite events

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

English Premier League matches have continued behind closed doors during the second lockdown announced on November 1. Supporters have not been allowed into sporting venues since the first lockdown was announced in March, barring a few exceptions.

After SBI, ICICI Bank also increases spreads on home loans

After SBI, ICICI Bank also increases spreads on home loans

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The bank has increased its spreads or mark-up over base rate paid by a borrower by 0.10 per cent.

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other factors, in the perfect synchronisation of electric motor and combustion engine, which makes itself apparent in maximum efficiency and dynamics on the road.

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Flexibly targeting inflation is consistent with a demand stimulus, says Ashima Goyal.

ASK ANIL: How do I SAVE TAX?

ASK ANIL: How do I SAVE TAX?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'If I close my housing loan, are there any investment avenues (the investment should provide liquidity) to save tax?'

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

None of the Big Tech companies or tycoons appears to be playing a meaningful role in the testing, spread, cure, or eradication of the virus or even in contact tracing so far, says Prosenjit Datta.

10 reasons why we love KTM RC 200 and RC 390

10 reasons why we love KTM RC 200 and RC 390

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

What makes these two KTMs stand apart from their rivals? We list 10 cool features of the RC 200 and RC 390