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FPIs' selling spree continues; pull out Rs 5,800 cr from equities

FPIs' selling spree continues; pull out Rs 5,800 cr from equities

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) selling spree continued as they dumped Indian equity worth over Rs 5,800 crore this month so far on rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This came after such investors withdrew Rs 24,548 crore in October and Rs 14,767 crore in September, data with the depositories showed. Before the outflow, FPIs were incessantly buying Indian equities in the last six months from March to August and brought in Rs 1.74 lakh crore during the period.

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.'

Tata Indicom cuts ILD tariffs by 50%

Tata Indicom cuts ILD tariffs by 50%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Tata Indicom on Wednesday cut by up to 50 per cent the tariffs for calls originating from New Delhi and Mumbai to key destinations across the globe, including the United States, Europe and the Far East.

Mob torches Manipur minister's godown, tries to burn down house

Mob torches Manipur minister's godown, tries to burn down house

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

An attempt was also made to torch another property of the consumer and food affairs minister and his residence at Khurai in the same district on Friday night but timely intervention prevented it.

Army launches huge operation against North-East terrorists

Army launches huge operation against North-East terrorists

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Although India has sought inputs from the Myanmar army since most of those involved in Thursday's ambush would have sneaked across into Myanmar, the fresh operations would smoke out insurgents based in hideouts on the Indian side along the border.

Duleep Trophy: Deshpande replaces Sakariya

Duleep Trophy: Deshpande replaces Sakariya

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Tushar Deshpande joined the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy as Chetan Sakariya's replacement.

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

US voices concerns over India's participation in Russian military drills

US voices concerns over India's participation in Russian military drills

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Russia said on Monday that the Vostok 2022 military exercises will be held from September 1 to 7 in different locations in the Far East and the Sea of Japan and involve more than 50,000 troops from China, India and several other countries.

Export grows by 11.6% to $25.83 billion in July

Export grows by 11.6% to $25.83 billion in July

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

During April-July this fiscal, exports grew by 1.72 per cent to $98.2 billion. Imports too increased by 2.82 per cent to $160.7 billion during the period.

Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters thrash NorthEast United

Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters thrash NorthEast United

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Their super star co-owner Sachin Tendulkar cheering them from the stands, Kerala Blasters FC got their campaign off to a rollicking start, recording a convincing 3-1 win over NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) football in Kochi on Tuesday.

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The present happenings in Manipur are the wages of continued neglect, and not so benign at that, of a vital region and its people. Had we lavished on the North East even a fraction of the care and resources we do on Kashmir, things would not have come to this pass, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

'India is a bright spot. Lot of hope for next two decades'

'India is a bright spot. Lot of hope for next two decades'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

'China is somewhat disappointing in its recovery, and slow growth, and India is reporting strong growth numbers.'

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Kissinger's approach of balance of power, secret diplomacy and moderating ideology are the need of the hour. That is the greatest tribute to an intellectual who had a major impact on the world in his lifetime, notes Colonel Anil A Athale.

20 killed, several hurt as goods, passenger trains collide in Bangladesh

20 killed, several hurt as goods, passenger trains collide in Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Fire service officials on the spot said three passenger carriages were upturned and feared many people were trapped under the dilapidated wagons though some 100 passengers were rescued with wounds and rushed to different health facilities.

Samvat 2080 starts on a high; Sensex ends up 355 points

Samvat 2080 starts on a high; Sensex ends up 355 points

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Among the Sensex shares, Infosys rose the most by 1.37 per cent, followed by Larsen & Toubro (0.90 per cent), and Wipro (0.83 per cent). HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, ITC, TCS, Kotak Bank, Asian Paints and Titan were among the lead gainers.

'Jagan Is Very Dictatorial'

'Jagan Is Very Dictatorial'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Chandrababu is wiser and a very good administrator.' 'Jagan is the opposite. He is not very wise, not a good administrator.'

'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

"The NIA categorically refuted allegations of mala fide in its Bhupatinagar blast case," an agency spokesperson said.

LS polls: Can BJP emerge as an alternative to DMK, AIADMK in TN?

LS polls: Can BJP emerge as an alternative to DMK, AIADMK in TN?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The BJP, which has allied with a few smaller parties, has sought to upend the state's conventional politics, which has so far been indifferent to Hindutva politics, by taking the ruling DMK head-on for its alleged insult of Sanatan Dharma besides involvement in corruption.

12 killed in East Delhi fire

12 killed in East Delhi fire

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

As many as 18 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

'Not enough done': Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

'Not enough done': Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Seven aid workers who were working for the World Central Kitchen, a charity delivering food to besieged Palestinians, were killed in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Tuesday. The victims comprised three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national, an American-Canadian dual citizen and a Palestinian.

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

SCEB failed to make use of a numerical advantage to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC Goa

Brain fever toll in east Uttar Pradesh 995

Brain fever toll in east Uttar Pradesh 995

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

21 fresh cases were reported in the region, while a total of 138 patients are still undergoing treatment.

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

Civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war concerning: India at UNSC

Civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war concerning: India at UNSC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

India has voiced deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and large-scale loss of civilian life in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, urging the parties to work towards creating conditions necessary for peace and restarting direct negotiations through de-escalation and ending violence.

Buying in index majors help Sensex gain 330 points

Buying in index majors help Sensex gain 330 points

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Among the Sensex firms, UltraTech Cement, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services, Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra Bank and State Bank of India were the major gainers. In contrast, Tata Motors, Maruti, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC, NTPC, Tata Steel and Bajaj Finserv were the major laggards.

57 guns, 318 ammunitions, 5 bombs recovered in violence-hit Manipur

57 guns, 318 ammunitions, 5 bombs recovered in violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

As many as 57 arms, 318 pieces of ammunition and five bombs have been recovered in Manipur, taking the total number of recovered arms and ammunition to 868 and 11,518, respectively, security advisor to Manipur government Kuldiep Singh said on Wednesday.

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In view of the farmers' protest and march to Parliament, the Delhi police started preparations to check the advancing farmers' march beforehand, an officer said.

Bhutia nets winner for East Bengal

Bhutia nets winner for East Bengal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

East Bengal prevailed over Tollyhunge Aggragami 1-0 to consolidate their position atop the National Football League.

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The move could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime prevalent along the porous border.

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'They hate him so much that if PM Modi says the Sun rises in the east the Congress will say the Sun rises in the west.'

2024 Polls: Will BJP Triumph In Bengal?

2024 Polls: Will BJP Triumph In Bengal?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sukanta Majumdar, the state BJP president, said, "Amit Shah has set a target of 35 seats. We will achieve that".

Regions with real 'vikas' are beyond BJP's reach: Tharoor

Regions with real 'vikas' are beyond BJP's reach: Tharoor

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Asked about the BJP's claim that its performance in southern states will be exemplary, Tharoor said, "The claim of an 'exemplary' performance is yet another product of the BJP's propaganda mill."

ISL: Goa FC rally to beat NorthEast United 3-1

ISL: Goa FC rally to beat NorthEast United 3-1

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Goa FC recovered from an early blow to beat NorthEast United FC 3-1 in a third round Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati on Thursday.

I-League: Dempo outplay East Bengal for first victory

I-League: Dempo outplay East Bengal for first victory

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

AFC Cup semi-finalists East Bengal suffered a jolt ahead of their big match next week as they were beaten by former champions Dempo 3-1 in Kalyani on Thursday.

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits. Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working majority, with just one phase left to go, argues Prem Panicker.

Okoro scores thrice for East Bengal

Okoro scores thrice for East Bengal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2003

His goals enabled East Bengal down HAL 4-1 in a National Football League match.

8 bn rubles of Indian oil firms stuck in Russia

8 bn rubles of Indian oil firms stuck in Russia

Rediff.com27 May 2022

As much as 8 billion rubles (about Rs 1,000 crore) of dividend income belonging to Indian oil firms is stuck in Russia after the Putin administration clamped down on dollar repatriation, officials said on Friday. Indian state oil firms have invested $5.46 billion in buying stakes in four different assets in Russia. These include a 49.9 per cent stake in Vankorneft oil and gas field and another 29.9 per cent in TAAS-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha fields.

Manipur stand-off ends as Army leaves with seized weapons, ammo

Manipur stand-off ends as Army leaves with seized weapons, ammo

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

"Keeping in view the sensitivity of the use of kinetic force against a large irate mob and envisaged casualties due to such action, the officer on the ground made a considerate decision to hand over all 12 cadres to the local leader. Own columns lifted the cordon and left the area with weapons and war-like stores, recovered from insurgents," it read.