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Rupee weakens by 48 paise to close at 54.97

Rupee weakens by 48 paise to close at 54.97

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Forex dealers said rupee was under pressure throughout the session as dollar gained against rivals on hopes that European Central Bank will cut its main interest rate to a record low in a bid to support the region's economic growth.

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The market breadth in BSE ended unhealthy with 1,754 shares declining and 1,113 shares advancing.

Air India takes 'make in India' route for food on flights to India

Air India takes 'make in India' route for food on flights to India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The loss-making airline has already started using food items stocked from India during its onward journey to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Birmingham and Madrid, and use them when returning. It has said food items purchased from these foreign cities are much more expensive when compared to Indian cities.

Markets surge on strong global cues

Markets surge on strong global cues

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Markets surged to end over 2 per cent higher on Friday, amid strong global cues after ECB's bond buying programme, led by index heavyweights. The 30-share Sensex provisionally ended up 337 points at 17,684 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 104 points at 5,342.

China withdraws request for discussion on Kashmir at UN

China withdraws request for discussion on Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The matter was expected to be discussed in the Security Council Consultations Room under "other matters" during closed consultations Tuesday afternoon.

Yes, Kashmir dispute 'hinders' China-Pak economic corridor: Chinese media

Yes, Kashmir dispute 'hinders' China-Pak economic corridor: Chinese media

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

At the same time China said that it does not mean China should "appease" India to prevent it from playing "little tricks".

Closed since Balakot strike, Pak reopens airspace to civilian flights

Closed since Balakot strike, Pak reopens airspace to civilian flights

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The move is expected to give a major relief to Air India, which suffered a huge financial loss of around Rs 491 crore.

Maruti to export diesel engines to Europe

Maruti to export diesel engines to Europe

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Maruti Udyog is planning to export the diesel engines manufactured in Manesar, Haryana, to its European car assembly plant in Hungary to cater to the local markets there.

Rafale jets' tail numbers to honour ex-IAF chief Dhanoa

Rafale jets' tail numbers to honour ex-IAF chief Dhanoa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Six Rafale trainer aircraft will carry RB series tail numbers which stand for Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria, the current Chief of Air Staff who played a key role as lead negotiator for the mega deal.

Soccer Transfers: United offload Lukaku, Spurs strengthen as window shuts

Soccer Transfers: United offload Lukaku, Spurs strengthen as window shuts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

With United unable to sign a replacement, the pressure will be on 21-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford to deliver the goals in a more central role than he has previously operated in.

Deutsche Bank's grip on Asia FX market may slip on Jain's exit

Deutsche Bank's grip on Asia FX market may slip on Jain's exit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Jain was the architect of Deutsche's investment banking business and placed one of his former trading heads, Alan Cloete, in Hong Kong as co-CEO for Asia Pacific in 2012.

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Defending champions Portugal and the last two World champions, France and Germany, were thrown together in what German coach Joachim Loew described as the group of death following a lop-sided and complicated Euro 2020 draw on Saturday.

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned as head of the player council but last month he confirmed that he had been nominated by his fellow professionals for the current elections which he accepted.

Eurozone crisis to hit global airlines hard

Eurozone crisis to hit global airlines hard

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Airlines in Asia-Pacific expected to post losses worth $1.1 billion out of a total industry loss of $8.3 billion next year.

IndiGo hikes fees for cancellation by Rs 500

IndiGo hikes fees for cancellation by Rs 500

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The carrier said for domestic flights the fees for cancellation and changes would now be Rs 3,500 and Rs 3,000 respectively, if it was done within three days of the flight's departure. Before this announcement, IndiGo charged a flat rate of Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,500 for cancellation and detail changes on domestic tickets.

MHA says J-K leaders to be released but gives no time-frame

MHA says J-K leaders to be released but gives no time-frame

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Home ministry officials told the parliamentary panel that those detained under the PSA can challenge their detention in a designated tribunal.

India calls for quick action against terror sponsors

India calls for quick action against terror sponsors

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Addressing the plenary session of the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit here in the Mongolian capital, Vice President Hamid Ansari said, "all our societies today face unprecedented levels of threat from terrorism in all its manifestations. The most recent example is what has happened, most unfortunately in France."

Real and Barca in EU net for receiving illegal state aid

Real and Barca in EU net for receiving illegal state aid

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The European Commission will begin disciplinary action against seven Spanish clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona over possible illegal state aid, Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo said on Monday.

Indians consume over 11 GB data a month, finds Nokia

Indians consume over 11 GB data a month, finds Nokia

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Cheap data plans, affordable handsets, increasing popularity of video services and 4G networks have helped average data consumption per user in India to grow to over 11 GB a month, telecom gear maker Nokia said on Thursday. Nokia -- in its annual Mobile Broadband India Traffic Index (MBiT) report -- said the overall data traffic in India increased by 47 per cent in 2019, driven by continued 4G consumption. 4G data constitute 96 per cent of the total data traffic consumed across the country, while 3G data traffic registered its highest ever decline of 30 per cent, it added.

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

With this, multilateral lenders like the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Union may continue downgrading Pakistan, making its financial situation more precarious.

Brussels: Finance ministers begin the daunting task

Brussels: Finance ministers begin the daunting task

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

The finance chiefs face the daunting task of putting flesh on the bare bones of the agreement reached by EU leaders last month, intended to stem the fiscal bleed afflicting the region.

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Being attended by nearly 40 countries and leading groupings like the European Union, the annual conference of the Heart of Asia -- Istanbul Process is deliberating on various challenges facing Afghanistan, including revival of a peace process in the conflict-ridden country.

Ronaldo gives Real another world title

Ronaldo gives Real another world title

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a free kick which went through the defensive wall to break Gremio's brave resistance and give Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over the South American champions in the Club World Cup final on Saturday.

How not to be a shoddy manufacturing nation

How not to be a shoddy manufacturing nation

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

If India wants to become a globally competitive manufacturing hub, it will have to rethink the notion that the traditional SMEs will form the manufacturing backbone, argues Prosenjit Datta.

India prepares dossier to get Pak blacklisted for terror links

India prepares dossier to get Pak blacklisted for terror links

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

A dossier will be given to the FATF, an international terror financing watchdog.

IT sector will sustain recovery: Infosys

IT sector will sustain recovery: Infosys

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Global financial crisis has created an adverse impact on the economy especially on the Indian IT industry.

'India has an enormous pool of talent'

'India has an enormous pool of talent'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Lakme Fashion Week Gen Next designer, Chandrima Agnihotri, tells Rediff.com what she has planned for her runway debut.

Catalonia vote: Barca's Pique commits to staying with Spain

Catalonia vote: Barca's Pique commits to staying with Spain

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said on Wednesday that he considered quitting the Spanish national team over criticism for his views on the Catalan independence referendum, but decided against it because it would play into the hands of his detractors.

Budget 2012: High fiscal deficit weighs on market

Budget 2012: High fiscal deficit weighs on market

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Overnight, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.4% to 13,253 and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index advanced 0.6% to 1,403 at close.

Shock and awe: Britain reacts to Brexit

Shock and awe: Britain reacts to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

As United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum, scenes of celebration and gloom could be seen across the nation.

India added nearly two ultra-rich a day in 2014

India added nearly two ultra-rich a day in 2014

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

India jumps to fourth from thirteen in the list of countries having households with more than $100 mn private wealth.

Cross-border terror top of SAARC agenda: Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Cross-border terror top of SAARC agenda: Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The terrorists opened fire on the army camp at Langate in Kupwara district at around 5 am, which was retaliated by the jawans, a senior army officer said.

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Metal stocks were trading under pressure while IT, auto, realty stocks gained in today's deals

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Triumphalism, premature declaration of victory meant no one checked if India had enough vaccines, oxygen, remdesivir, bringing us back to a crisis where we need foreign aid after four decades, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Markets slip amid weak global cues

Markets slip amid weak global cues

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The benchmark share indices ended over 1.6 per cent down on Monday, amid weak global cues, weighed down by selling in bank shares after an RBI panel proposed strict norms for loan restructuring. The Sensex slipped 281 points or 1.6 per cent to close at 16,877 and the 50-share Nifty plunged 87 points or 1.7 per cent to close at 5,118 levels.

Football Extras: Pique tells off Catalonia supporters for insulting Spain

Football Extras: Pique tells off Catalonia supporters for insulting Spain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

If Pakistan continues with the 'Grey List' or put in 'Dark Grey' list, it would be very difficult for the country to get financial aid from the IMF, the World Bank and the European Union, making its financial condition more precarious.

Modi holds talks with Italian PM, breathes life into strained ties

Modi holds talks with Italian PM, breathes life into strained ties

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni's visit is the first prime ministerial trip from Italy in more than a decade.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.