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Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

iPhone maker Apple has set an all-time revenue record in India and observed a double-digit growth in iPad sales in the country in the September 2024 quarter, senior officials of the company said on Friday. The company reported an over 6 per cent growth in total net sales to $94.93 billion during the reported period from $89.49 billion a year ago.

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The list also includes the names of Mumbai BJP president Ashish Selar, fielded from the Vandre West seat, and senior party leader and Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane's son Nitesh Rane, fielded from Kankavli, a seat he currently represents in the assembly.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.'

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party replaced at least 25 sitting MPs with new faces as the party released its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday.

CBSE defers board exams scheduled for Feb 28, 29 in NE Delhi

CBSE defers board exams scheduled for Feb 28, 29 in NE Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The exam postponement announcement by the CBSE came for the third time this week due to communal violence in northeast Delhi over the amended citizenship law which has claimed 34 lives so far and left over 200 people injured. "The next date for the affected students will be notified shortly," CBSE Secretary Anurag Tripathi said.

Yamuna at highest level in 20 years, Delhi shuts bridge

Yamuna at highest level in 20 years, Delhi shuts bridge

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Yamuna river in Delhi swelled to the highest recorded level in 10 years on Tuesday and is expected to rise further, officials said on Tuesday.

CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

There are a total of 86 centres in northeast Delhi. While Class 10 students had English exam, Class 12 students had optional exams, including Web Application and Media.

What ban! Loud crackers burst all around Delhi on Diwali

What ban! Loud crackers burst all around Delhi on Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Despite legal deterrent in place to discourage people from doing so, by dusk, residents in many neighborhoods, including some areas in south Delhi and northwest Delhi, had started bursting crackers.

You want administration to be paralysed: HC to Kejriwal over textbook crisis

You want administration to be paralysed: HC to Kejriwal over textbook crisis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The court said the Delhi government was "interested in appropriation of power".

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

At least 28 people died in rain-related incidents Sunday as heavy downpours lashed north and northwest India, causing landslides, traffic chaos and house collapses, as well as a dam breach which inundated several villages in Haryana.

Real Kashmir's match against East Bengal in Srinagar shifted to Delhi

Real Kashmir's match against East Bengal in Srinagar shifted to Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Real Kashmir FC's upcoming home leg I-League fixture against East Bengal was Monday shifted to New Delhi in view of the prevailing 'uncertainity' in Srinagar.

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying people's health is important.

UP: Broken rail track found in Jaunpur; goods train derails in Sonbhadra

UP: Broken rail track found in Jaunpur; goods train derails in Sonbhadra

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The engine of a goods train derailed in Sonbhadra early on Monday, disrupting rail traffic for hours after debris from a nearby hill fell on the tracks due to heavy rains, railway officials said.

Delhi riots: HC to hear from Feb 8 pleas alleging hate speeches by leaders

Delhi riots: HC to hear from Feb 8 pleas alleging hate speeches by leaders

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The pleas, which were earlier heard by a bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Jyoti Singh, have now been transferred to a bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Anup Jairam Bhambhani through an administrative order of January 28.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation.

LS polls: Cong, AAP conclude initial seat-sharing talks in Delhi, Punjab

LS polls: Cong, AAP conclude initial seat-sharing talks in Delhi, Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The leaders of the two parties discussed the possibilities of seat sharing but did not divulge any details.

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The over two-minute campaign song, penned and sung by AAP MLA Dilip Pandey, was released at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday.

Harsh Vardhan storms out of Delhi LG's swearing-in over seating row

Harsh Vardhan storms out of Delhi LG's swearing-in over seating row

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Vardhan was seen leaving the venue, saying, "I will write to Vinai Kumar Saxena ji that this is the arrangement," in a video that went viral on social media.

Gambhir richest among LS candidates in Delhi

Gambhir richest among LS candidates in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The cricketer-turned-politician, who will be making his electoral debut from East Delhi, has shown an income of nearly Rs 12.40 crore in the income tax returns filed for 2017-18.

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday named 72 more candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, including Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal and Anurag Singh Thakur, and former chief ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Trivendra Singh Rawat and Basavaraj Bommai.

Delhi clashes: Gambhir calls for strict action against Kapil Mishra

Delhi clashes: Gambhir calls for strict action against Kapil Mishra

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

On Sunday, Mishra had issued an ultimatum to the Delhi Police to clear the streets of the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters.

HC denies bail to Umar Khalid in Delhi riots case

HC denies bail to Umar Khalid in Delhi riots case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid in a Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case related to alleged conspiracy behind the riots here in February 2020.

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post.

Hate speech at Delhi event: VHP, other organisers booked

Hate speech at Delhi event: VHP, other organisers booked

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The VHP dismissed the claim that permission for the event was not taken from the Delhi police as 'laughable' and said police personnel were deployed at the venue of the event in Dilshad Garden.

Voting underway in 6th phase, Bengal leads in turnout

Voting underway in 6th phase, Bengal leads in turnout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A voter turnout of 10.82 per cent was recorded till 9 am on Saturday in 58 constituencies in six states and two Union territories where polling is underway in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Geeta Rawat Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hain?

Geeta Rawat Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hain?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Geeta Rawat in a scuffle at an East Delhi Municipal Corporation special house meeting.

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

Delhi riots: HC order brings immediate release for student activists

Delhi riots: HC order brings immediate release for student activists

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court was informed on Thursday that a trial court has ordered 'immediate release' from jail of Jamia student Asif Iqbal Tanha and Jawaharlal Nehru University students Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal who were granted bail on June 15 in the north-east Delhi riots case.

Delhi votes in high-stakes MCD polls amid tight security

Delhi votes in high-stakes MCD polls amid tight security

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

There are 1,349 candidates in the fray and over 1.45 crore electors are eligible to exercise their franchise in the elections to the 250 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the results of which may have ramifications beyond the national capital.

At 2,084, BJP submits highest number of political ads for poll body

At 2,084, BJP submits highest number of political ads for poll body

Rediff.com14 May 2024

To seek approval for about 2,084 political advertisements in the city, the BJP submitted nearly 517 applications to the poll body from March 13 till May 8, data accessed by PTI showed.

MCD poll: Many complain of missing names from voter list

MCD poll: Many complain of missing names from voter list

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

'I have voted in several elections and now this is the first time I have been told that my vote is not here'

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner and other 'targeted' officials from Canada after strongly dismissing Ottawa's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a major downturn in already frosty ties between the two nations.

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The EAM when asked about his view of the world at present, said it would be "very grim forecast, for the next five years".

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The US hails the landmark 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' which will usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia and will stimulate economic growth across the two continents.

Delhi mayor poll on Jan 6, last date to file nominations Dec 27

Delhi mayor poll on Jan 6, last date to file nominations Dec 27

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena recently had approved a proposal to convene the first meeting of the corporation on January 6, 2023.

Delhi riots: Court stays order warning police commissioner of action

Delhi riots: Court stays order warning police commissioner of action

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

A Delhi court on Monday set aside an order seeking explanation from the Delhi Police Commissioner on why legal action should not be taken against him for non-submission of a report in a February 2020 riots case.

Soon after landing in India, Hasina has VIP visitor: NSA Doval

Soon after landing in India, Hasina has VIP visitor: NSA Doval

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Separately, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the rapidly unfolding situation in Bangladesh. It is learnt that Jaishankar also apprised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on the developments.