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Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Both factions of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Arshad Madani and Mahmood Madani) slammed the Bill and expressed grave concerns over the proposed legislation.

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The environment ministry is likely to soon issue regulations that will mandate automakers to recycle a specified percentage of steel from old vehicles, starting from the next financial year, according to people familiar with the matter. "We recently held a meeting with members of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam). "The final regulations are likely to be issued in the next 10 days," a government source informed.

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The TIME 100 AI list is an interesting assortment of titans. Indians make up about 20 per cent of the coveted list, which is pretty commendable, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Zee board rejects Invesco's request for convening EGM

Zee board rejects Invesco's request for convening EGM

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

At its meeting held on Friday, the company's board rejected the minority shareholders' demand and termed the requisition as "invalid and illegal". "In its meeting held on 1st October 2021, the board has arrived at a conclusion that the requisition is invalid and illegal; and has accordingly conveyed its inability to convene the Extraordinary General Meeting to Invesco Developing Markets Funds and OFI Global China Fund, LLC," ZEEL said in a statement.

SC asks Himachal to release surplus water to Delhi

SC asks Himachal to release surplus water to Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water available with it for Delhi, which is grappling with water crisis.

Union cabinet gives go ahead to 'one nation, one poll'

Union cabinet gives go ahead to 'one nation, one poll'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for 'one nation, one Election' as recommended by the Kovind panel, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Kirsten had warned senior pros in the side following the team's loss to the USA and India to adapt to new skill-sets and improve their game awareness, or get left behind.

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Are we to believe that coordinated moves by the Canadian and US authorities are no longer taking place?', asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

Shakib devises new technique to aid batting

Shakib devises new technique to aid batting

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

However, during the Chennai Test, Shakib's performance with the bat was underwhelming, and he conceded over six runs an over in the 21 overs he bowled and questions arose about a possible finger issue.

Siraj, First 'Fielder Of The Match'

Siraj, First 'Fielder Of The Match'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Siraj's economical spell of 1-13 in just three overs wasn't his only contribution. His fielding brilliance led to a crucial dismissal in the 16th over, putting Ireland under pressure.

Pakistan players holiday in US after T20 WC exit

Pakistan players holiday in US after T20 WC exit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Babar Azam and five other players will prolong their stay in the United States

'Woolmer would have taken Pak cricket to great heights'

'Woolmer would have taken Pak cricket to great heights'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Pakistan's highest Test run-getter and former captain, Younis Khan has said that had Bob Woolmer, the late national head coach, been alive the country's cricket would have reached great heights.

Champions Trophy: 'Keep India's travel to a minimum': PCB to ICC

Champions Trophy: 'Keep India's travel to a minimum': PCB to ICC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Pakistan cricket authorities have suggested the International Cricket Council to schedule India's qualifying round matches only in one city during the Champions Trophy next year.

Give proof of govt's denial of permission: PCB tells BCCI

Give proof of govt's denial of permission: PCB tells BCCI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board wants the BCCI to provide written proof of the Indian government's denial of permission in case the team refuses to come here for next year's ICC Champions Trophy.

No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic that it will be able to host Champions Trophy next year as a delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to reach the country on Monday to inspect the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament.

Satyam board to discuss 6-7 proposals for buyout

Satyam board to discuss 6-7 proposals for buyout

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The source, however, did not reveal the names of the companies, which have submitted EoIs, but it could be engineering major Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra Group, Hindujas, Spice and i-Gate, among others. Meanwhile, three PSBs have given in-principle nod to Satyam to provide short-term loans for meeting salary, working capital, payment of arrears to vendors, provident fund dues, TDS and rentals charges.

Haven't thought about quitting Pakistan captaincy: Babar Azam

Haven't thought about quitting Pakistan captaincy: Babar Azam

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hasn't yet thought about quitting captaincy despite his team's group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup.

Decide CM face first: Uddhav's pitch to MVA allies

Decide CM face first: Uddhav's pitch to MVA allies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he will back any candidate announced by the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar as Maha Vikas Aghadi's chief ministerial face.

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity.' 'And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.'

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'My trajectory right now is five steps forward, two steps backwards.'

Coming! Changes In Mid Caps, Large Caps

Coming! Changes In Mid Caps, Large Caps

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Midcap stocks Hero MotoCorp, Zydus Lifesciences, JSW Energy, NHPC, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bosch, and Samvardhana Motherson are expected to earn upgrades.

'Let me be here in BCCI. Am I not doing a good job?'

'Let me be here in BCCI. Am I not doing a good job?'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Shah said the board will speak to the ICC about hosting the World Test Championship final at a different venue from 2027. The first two editions of Test cricket's summit clash have been organised in England, including the one for the current 2023-25 cycle.

PCB boss summons Kirsten; deliberates Babar's future

PCB boss summons Kirsten; deliberates Babar's future

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi summoned white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten to talk about the team's future

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Sebi's F&O curbs for stemming 'frenzied trading'

Sebi's F&O curbs for stemming 'frenzied trading'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi's) measures to curb speculative activity in the Rs 450-trillion-a-day futures and options (F&O) market is not a case of "throwing the baby out with the bathwater," whole-time member (WTM) Ananth Narayan said on Friday. "As a regulator, we are conscious that we must not throw the baby out with the bathwater. "When it comes to frenzied trading in options nearing expiry, however, it is difficult to see any baby in this bathwater," he said while delivering his address at the 21st FICCI Annual Capital Markets Conference.

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach respectively for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month.

Pakistan's PSL to clash with IPL next year

Pakistan's PSL to clash with IPL next year

Rediff.com17 May 2024

PCB is looking to take advantage of the window set aside for the IPL each year to hold the PSL in the same time-frame.

Byju's rights issue gets $300 million commitment

Byju's rights issue gets $300 million commitment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Edtech major Think and Learn, which operates under Byju's brand name, is learnt to have received a commitment of $300 million from investors for its ongoing rights issue which will close by the end of February, sources aware of the development said. Byju's floated a rights issue in January to raise $200 million at an enterprise valuation in the range of $220-250 million which is a 99 per cent reduction in its peak valuation of $22 billion. Sources also shared that Byju's has offered miffed investors to appoint two independent directors to enhance transparency but only after the rights issue and declaring its financial results for the 2023 fiscal.

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Some of the top cricketers are contemplating terminating their central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board after some were refused NOCs to go and play in foreign T20 leagues.

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the BJP.

BSE calls off merger of GIFT City unit with NSE

BSE calls off merger of GIFT City unit with NSE

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The stock exchange BSE has called off the merger of its unit at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC), India International Exchange (India INX), with NSE International Exchange (NSE IX), a similar unit floated by rival National Stock Exchange (NSE), according to sources familiar with the development. BSE and NSE had been in discussions for the merger for over a year, but it has yielded no results, they said.

 IAEA board to discuss Iran on Feb 2

IAEA board to discuss Iran on Feb 2

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

Bolton, who is the chief US envoy to the United Nations, said involving the Security Council will not displace the IAEA, but will "strengthen the hand" of the agency in dealing with Iran.

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Chanting 'Justice for RG Kar' and 'Justice for our sister', hundreds of IT professionals took to the streets of Sector V in Salt Lake, the city's IT Hub, protesting against the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital.

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Biden, 81, is increasingly receiving calls from Democratic Party leaders and editorial boards of mainstream American media to step down from the presidential race and let others from the party lead them in the November 5 elections. So far, he has resisted these calls.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The government is contemplating changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to deal with environmental claims and liabilities of defaulting companies to make the law future-ready and meet climate action goals, sources told Business Standard. Currently, the IBC has various categories of claims and creditors, including those related to environmental liabilities.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Everyone is unhappy with the lieutenant governor's administration, which is ignorant, high-handed, and inaccessible.'