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SC warns Maha of contempt if local polls are renotified with OBC quota

SC warns Maha of contempt if local polls are renotified with OBC quota

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday warned the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) of contempt action if it renotifies the election process to 367 local bodies, where it has already commenced, in order to provide reservation to OBCs.

CBI to question Lalu soon in land-for-jobs scam

CBI to question Lalu soon in land-for-jobs scam

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Central Bureau of Investigation has said that the Central agency is likely to question former Bihar chief minister and Union Railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the land-for-job case.

Debt mutual funds see Rs 92,248-cr outflow in June

Debt mutual funds see Rs 92,248-cr outflow in June

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Mutual funds focused on investing in fixed-income securities witnessed a heavy outflow of Rs 92,248 crore in June on uncertain macro environment, driven by expectations around an increasing rate cycle, higher commodity prices and slowdown in growth. This comes following a net outflow of Rs 32,722 crore in May and an inflow of Rs 54,756 crore in April, data available with Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed. Out of the 16 fixed-income or debt fund categories, 14 witnessed net outflows during the month under review.

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

vThe longest duration cyclone over the north Indian Ocean had developed over the Bay of Bengal and weakened over the Arabian Sea between November 8-23, 1977 with a life period of 14 days and six hours.

'Can I get a monthly income of Rs 2.5L?'

'Can I get a monthly income of Rs 2.5L?'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Sunil Lala answers your MF-related queries.

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

A group of Maratha reservation activists torched the first floor of the Majalgaon Municipal Council building and vandalised it in Maharashtra's Beed district, soon after setting on fire the residence of local NCP MLA Prakash Solanke on Monday, the police said.

'Sabka Prayaas': Top quotes from PM's I-Day speech

'Sabka Prayaas': Top quotes from PM's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

The PM gave a call for 'Sabka Prayas' (everyone's efforts) along with ''Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'' for building a self-reliant India.

Interested in operations management?

Interested in operations management?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) announces admissions to its Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM).

SC to hear plea on role for specially-abled in IAS in January

SC to hear plea on role for specially-abled in IAS in January

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday asked the Centre to examine how people with disabilities can be put under different categories in civil services.

Financial Planning Tips For Single Moms

Financial Planning Tips For Single Moms

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Do you have financial planning queries? Ask rediffGURU Anil Rego.

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

"We have prepared a broad platform where we have assessed the top 50 judges of the country who would be considered for appointment to the Supreme Court of India. We have data on judgments and the quality of judgments. The idea is to make the process of appointment in the Supreme Court more transparent," the CJI said.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

How to apply for NEET 2020

How to apply for NEET 2020

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The last date to apply for the medical entrance exam is December 31.

Cannot say stop heartbeat of foetus: SC bench divided on abortion plea

Cannot say stop heartbeat of foetus: SC bench divided on abortion plea

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday pronounced a split verdict on the Centre's plea for recall of its October 9 order granting permission to a married woman, a mother of two, to terminate her 26-week pregnancy, with one judge voicing her disinclination to allow abortion and the other asserting that the woman's decision "must be respected".

General Motors India June sales up 123%

General Motors India June sales up 123%

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Led by strong growth in its luxury sedan Chevrolet Optra, auto major General Motors India on Tuesday reported a 123.5 per cent growth in car sales in June 2004 to 2,418 units from 1,082 units in the same month last year.

2023: Despite Meagre Returns, Stay Put In ELSS

2023: Despite Meagre Returns, Stay Put In ELSS

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

These funds can fetch double-digit returns over the long term which debt tax-saving products can't.

Brokerages positive about medium-term outlook for liquor stocks

Brokerages positive about medium-term outlook for liquor stocks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

After underperforming its peers in the consumer space in 2022-23, and experiencing a mixed bag in the 2023-24 (FY24) April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1), brokerages are positive about the medium-term outlook for liquor stocks. Higher raw material costs, concerns regarding increased duties, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures weighed on performance returns in the past quarters. Analysts believe that the sector could experience a reversal of fortunes due to better demand and margin improvements.

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Modi also accused previous government of neglecting the pilgrim city and said criminals had a free in the state.

Growth concerns weighing on Nykaa's stock; it may be a blip though

Growth concerns weighing on Nykaa's stock; it may be a blip though

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

In the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24), growth in sales of FSN E-Commerce Ventures (the parent company of Nykaa) decelerated to 24 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), and 9 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q), compared with 34 per cent in the previous quarter, due to a decline in the beauty & personal care (BPC) and fashion division's gross merchandise value (GMV). But Nykaa claimed it gained market share in both divisions. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margin of 5.2 per cent expanded 120 basis points (bps) from a year earlier.

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'When you do some job for a few hours, you are hardly earning enough to survive.'

What Cards Will BJP Play For Elections?

What Cards Will BJP Play For Elections?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Elections may be a few months away, but the government may get into election mode much earlier than that, predicts A K Bhattacharya.

Go First crisis pushes airfares higher, staff face uncertain times

Go First crisis pushes airfares higher, staff face uncertain times

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

From a surge in airfares to rattled aircraft lessors to thousands of employees staring at uncertainty, it has been a month of continued turbulence since cash-strapped Go First suspended flights from May 3. As the government and other stakeholders hope that Go First restarts operations at the earliest, plans are being worked out for the budget airline's revival. A section of Go First staff are optimistic about restarting of operations, another section are pessimistic about the airline's future course considering what had happened to erstwhile Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways, according to employees who spoke to PTI.

How to get a job at the State Bank of India

How to get a job at the State Bank of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

This is your chance to work with one of India's largest banks.

Bilkis Bano case: SC says govts shouldn't be selective in remission

Bilkis Bano case: SC says govts shouldn't be selective in remission

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

"Why are our jails overcrowded? Why is the the policy of remission being applied selectively?"

'Govt wants to control what people read, think'

'Govt wants to control what people read, think'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'The government is trying to give a message that we as political bosses have discretion of deciding what people will read and what people will not read.'

2 terrorists who killed Kashmiri Pandit guard gunned down

2 terrorists who killed Kashmiri Pandit guard gunned down

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'Killed #terrorist identified as Aqib Mustaq Bhat of #Pulwama (A category). He initially worked for HM #terror outfit, nowadays he had been working with TRF. #Killer of late Sanjay Sharma #neutralised,' Kumar tweeted.

No naysayers: Parliament unanimously passes women's reservation bill

No naysayers: Parliament unanimously passes women's reservation bill

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Once more women assume leadership roles and join the nation-building process, he said, adding they will become a guarantee of the country's bright future.

Hailstorm lashes Delhi, day temperature drops; cloudy sky likely on Monday

Hailstorm lashes Delhi, day temperature drops; cloudy sky likely on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Hailstorms were reported at various parts of the national capital including Palam, Chilpighat and Ayanagar, the IMD said.

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The idea of subversive activities is so vague that it could include making fun of the government, being critical of the government.'

Punjab announces 300 units free power every month from July 1

Punjab announces 300 units free power every month from July 1

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

The announcement was made in advertisements published by the state's information and public relations department in various newspapers on Saturday.

Unhappy WFI to review women wrestlers' show at CWG

Unhappy WFI to review women wrestlers' show at CWG

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The 76kg category had eight wrestlers while the 68kg class featured nine wrestlers, where minnows like Bangladesh, Mauritius, Cameroon, Tonga and New Zealand were part of the field.

Barsoton, Jisa rewrite course records at Kolkata 25K Marathon

Barsoton, Jisa rewrite course records at Kolkata 25K Marathon

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Leonard Barsoton of Kenya and Ethiopia-based Bahraini athlete Desi Jisa set new course records in the men's and women's elite international section en route to winning titles at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K marathon.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

Should you invest in long-duration funds?

Should you invest in long-duration funds?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'The long maturity of these funds makes them well-suited for long-term financial goals such as saving for retirement or children's education or marriage.'

HC order on St Stephen's College minority seat admissions to stay

HC order on St Stephen's College minority seat admissions to stay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Delhi high court interim order allowing St Stephen's College to conduct interviews for granting admission to students under the minority quota besides taking into consideration their common university entrance test (CUET) scores.

SC faults Gujarat HC, allows rape survivor's abortion of 27-week foetus

SC faults Gujarat HC, allows rape survivor's abortion of 27-week foetus

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Observing that pregnancy outside marriage is injurious and a cause of stress, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed a rape survivor to undergo medical termination of her over 27-week pregnancy.

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Hearing a bunch of petitions, a division bench of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Madhuresh Prasad directed the government to immediately stop the caste-based survey, and ensure that the data already collected are secured and not shared with anybody till final orders are passed.

OBC admissions can be put on hold: Govt

OBC admissions can be put on hold: Govt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

The government on Wednesday said it was 'entirely possible' to provide admissions in general categories in elite educational institutions, while putting on hold reservation for OBCs till the court decides.

No extra lifeline for Covid-hit UPSC aspirants: SC

No extra lifeline for Covid-hit UPSC aspirants: SC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking an extra chance to appear in the Union Public Service Commission civil services exam by aspirants who have exhausted their last attempt last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.