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RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government has no other option but to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir as the Election Commission wants to hold assembly elections in the state by the end of 2019.

Expect bull charge on stock markets today

Expect bull charge on stock markets today

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Most experts said indices would open higher on Monday and rally might sustain for a few sessions

Sporting feats to remember 2018 by

Sporting feats to remember 2018 by

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

With mind and body both more willing now, the only way for the World No 3 is up, says Dhruv Munjal.

11 killed in Pittsburgh shooting in 'deadliest' attack on Jews in US

11 killed in Pittsburgh shooting in 'deadliest' attack on Jews in US

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

46-year-old Robert Bowers, yelled "all Jews must die" before gunning storming into Synagogue was charged with 29 counts of federal crimes of violence and firearms offense

Winning spree intact; Sensex, Nifty soar 5% in 3 sessions

Winning spree intact; Sensex, Nifty soar 5% in 3 sessions

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Nifty50 surged 87 points to end at 8,157, highest closing levels since Oct 29, 2015.

India-US sign key pact on sharing intelligence on terror

India-US sign key pact on sharing intelligence on terror

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

India and the United States on Thursday signed a key pact for exchange of intelligence on terror on a real time basis that include biographic information of known and suspected terrorists.

Soccer Extras: Newcastle appoint Bruce as manager

Soccer Extras: Newcastle appoint Bruce as manager

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

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

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Banks cannot shirk their responsibility in cases of frauds.

Sports Shorts: Hamilton does a U-turn on F1 chief comment

Sports Shorts: Hamilton does a U-turn on F1 chief comment

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

How policy dilemmas led to the economic mess

How policy dilemmas led to the economic mess

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

As concern about the unfolding economic crisis has risen in India, many experts have assured us that 2013 is not 1991.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries also surged with 2,48,189 patients cured so far, while there were 1,78,014 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

Economy is growing but corporate results are a dampener

Economy is growing but corporate results are a dampener

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Gold has pushed lower as a result of Chinese selling.

Modi, RBI must take key steps to rescue the economy

Modi, RBI must take key steps to rescue the economy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

It's crucial for Modi to make India an easier place to do business.

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Higher education policy may be at the core of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls next May, with a potential to break the ties between the ruling AIADMK in the state and the BJP counterpart at the national level, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The world is just not prepared for another financial crisis

The world is just not prepared for another financial crisis

Rediff.com22 May 2015

History would indicate that a recession is not that far off.

RBI may not raise bank rate

RBI may not raise bank rate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Nifty ends below 8,600, Dr Reddy's Labs falls 5%; FOMC, BoJ meets eyed

Nifty ends below 8,600, Dr Reddy's Labs falls 5%; FOMC, BoJ meets eyed

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex shed 119 points to close at 27,977 and the Nifty50 dropped 45 points to finish at 8,591.

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

SEWA International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organisation, has so far raised more than $250,000 for its COVID-19 relief efforts. It is using the money to buy personal protective equipment's, in particular facial masks and surgical masks, to donate free to the local law enforcement officials and hospitals in some of the hot spot areas like New York, who have run out of these essential items.

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

All Russian diplomats, connected to the country's intelligence agencies, and their families have been given seven days' time to leave the country.

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In just one day, more than 1,550 Americans lost their lives, taking the fatalities to over 7,380. Overall, the US on Friday in a single day added more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 276,500, the highest for any country in the world.

Banking services affected as PSU employees go on strike

Banking services affected as PSU employees go on strike

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The staff of public sector banks had gone on a nationwide strike for two days beginning February 10 after discussions with the IBA failed.

Sensex ends down by 251 points; RIL, ONGC top losers

Sensex ends down by 251 points; RIL, ONGC top losers

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Reliance Industries and ONGC were down 4-6% each contributing the most to the Sensex losses

Govt faces embarrassment in RS as amendments moved by Opposition passed

Govt faces embarrassment in RS as amendments moved by Opposition passed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Rajya Sabha on Monday saw high drama and embarrassment for the government as a Constitution amendment bill on backward classes was changed after some amendments moved by the Opposition were passed by the House.

BJP workers attack one another in armed rallies, blame us: Mamata

BJP workers attack one another in armed rallies, blame us: Mamata

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Banerjee, also the TMC supremo, said in a sarcastic way that personnel of security forces such as the CRPF, BSF, CISF and the Army are present at convoys of every BJP leader visiting West Bengal.

Rupee hits eight-month high; sees best quarter since Sept 2012

Rupee hits eight-month high; sees best quarter since Sept 2012

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The rupee closed at 60.31/32 on Thursday.

Markets end in green amid volatile trade

Markets end in green amid volatile trade

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Indices reversed all its losses during late trades.

How fear factor is haunting the global markets

How fear factor is haunting the global markets

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

A big hit to China's growth or to Europe's financial system could certainly tip the global economy.

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter.

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Economists polled in a recent survey by Ficci unanimously felt that the rupee will continue to be under pressure in 2018-19

'RBI will keep inflation under control'

'RBI will keep inflation under control'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Five per cent growth is disappointing but only after having reached nine per cent. However, it is still not all that bad, says Andrew Michael Spence.

Rupee sinks to new low of 68.85, logs biggest single-day loss

Rupee sinks to new low of 68.85, logs biggest single-day loss

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The Indian rupee slumped to a record low near 69 to the dollar on Wednesday on growing worries that foreign investors will continue to sell out of a country facing stiff economic challenges and volatile global markets.

Why loans rates are still high despite RBI's rate cut

Why loans rates are still high despite RBI's rate cut

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

For banks to cut loan rates, the cost of deposits needs to come down, and there is no sign of that happening.

Who has the most nukes?

Who has the most nukes?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

We bring forth to our readers the list of nations sitting on a nuclear stockpile, based on the study findings:

One-day bank strike: Transactions worth Rs 12K crore affected!

One-day bank strike: Transactions worth Rs 12K crore affected!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Strike is total, impacts all branches of PSU and private banks. Clearing operation at RBI also hit.

How Russia's synchro stars provide bright contrast their doping scandal

How Russia's synchro stars provide bright contrast their doping scandal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Two namesake coaches who have propelled Russian synchronised swimming to one medal after another hope to blow rivals out of the water once again at the Rio Olympic Games.

Rupee ends slightly weaker

Rupee ends slightly weaker

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Forex dealers said besides capital inflows, selling of the US currency supported the rupee but a lower opening in the domestic equity market and dollar's strength against other currencies overseas capped the gains.

Parliament's extended winter session off to a stormy start

Parliament's extended winter session off to a stormy start

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The extended Winter session of Parliament got off a stormy start on Wednesday with uproar over the Telangana and caste-reservation issue stalling proceedings.

BRICS bank: A giant step towards reforming the world system

BRICS bank: A giant step towards reforming the world system

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The announcement of the formation of the BRICS bank will have as much an impact about how the non-G7 countries manage their economies and their foreign reserves, as it does on the intellectual discourse. The development priorities and agenda which was hitherto set by western experts responding mostly to western priorities and notions will now have to compete with an intellectual tradition that is and can be very different, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Why not Mamata or Mayawati?: Deve Gowda on Oppn's PM face

Why not Mamata or Mayawati?: Deve Gowda on Oppn's PM face

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Gowda said that the Congress will play a crucial role in forging opposition unity in the bid by the alliance to dislodge the BJP from power.