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Yogi gives security to Samajwadi ally Rajbhar who voted for Murmu

Yogi gives security to Samajwadi ally Rajbhar who voted for Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Uttar Pradesh government has accorded 'Y' category security to Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president Om Prakash Rajbhar, an alliance partner of the Samajwadi Party, officials said on Friday.

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

Kalam ideal representation of Indo-Islamic culture, lauds Kovind

Kalam ideal representation of Indo-Islamic culture, lauds Kovind

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Addressing the fourth APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Lecture at the Rashtrapati Bhavan auditorium in New Delhi, Kovind said that "every Indian is proud of that great son of the country."

Charles commits to 'lifelong service' in 1st address as king

Charles commits to 'lifelong service' in 1st address as king

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Charles will be formally proclaimed as King at the Accession Council at 10am local time on Saturday in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace, Buckingham Palace has said. It will mark the first time in history that the ceremony will be televised.

E-portal for business approvals off to a brisk start

E-portal for business approvals off to a brisk start

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Nearly five months after its soft launch, the government's e-portal, the National Single Window System (NSWS), is seeing a significant increase in the number of investors using it to get a bunch of approvals for their ventures. The first clearance was granted on 18 January. Since then, the progress has been good. Out of the 1,258 registered users on the portal, 378 were registered in the last one week.

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The EPS camp believes that the BJP was already arm-twisting the AIADMK into conceding more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'than they deserve' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Covid tests per million: Where India stands

Covid tests per million: Where India stands

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

India has crossed the 3-crore mark in Covid-19 tests and its tests per million stand at 21,769. Where does that place India vis--vis other nations?

TMC drags BJP's Dilip Ghosh to governor for anti-Mamata remarks

TMC drags BJP's Dilip Ghosh to governor for anti-Mamata remarks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

A fresh political row has erupted in West Bengal over Bharatiya Janata Party national vice-president Dilip Ghosh's alleged unsavoury remarks about West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with the Trinamool Congress seeking his arrest and unconditional apology.

'Pant will be an all-time great'

'Pant will be an all-time great'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Ganguly predicted that Rishabh Pant will be an all-time great across formats in years to come

EC reviews preparations for polls in 5 states next year

EC reviews preparations for polls in 5 states next year

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Wednesday's preliminary meeting focused on various thematic issues including assured minimum facilities at polling stations, ease of registration for voters, electoral roll, timely resolution of grievances, arrangements of electronic voting and paper trail machines, postal ballot facility for senior citizens who are 80 and above, and people with disabilities.

This ring with 12,638 diamonds sets Guinness world record

This ring with 12,638 diamonds sets Guinness world record

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Harshit Bansal, founder of Renani Jewels in Meerut, India, has broken the dazzling Guinness World Records title for the most diamonds set in one ring -- 12,638.

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the United States has said that it encourages dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Indian government to resolve their differences.

Weak monsoon may hit gold demand in rural India: WGC

Weak monsoon may hit gold demand in rural India: WGC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Gold demand in rural India is expected to be lower this year with weak monsoon affecting household savings, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

Gold may hit Rs 45,000 in 2020

Gold may hit Rs 45,000 in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Mandatory hallmarking of gold would be a positive in making the gold market more organised. Mandatory hallmarking would come into effect from January 15, 2020, with a one-year transition period for trade to sell existing inventories. Experts also expect more policy measures next year to bring in more transparency in terms of gold as an asset class.

Nearly 28% urban Indians plan to spend on gold this Diwali

Nearly 28% urban Indians plan to spend on gold this Diwali

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Nearly 28 per cent of urban Indians are planning to spend on gold in the next three months, signalling a renewed appetite for the yellow metal amid the waning effects of second wave of COVID-19, as per a survey. The gems and jewellery industry, which was impacted by the COVID-induced disruptions in 2020, had shown signs of recovery in January-March this year. However, the second wave of the pandemic put a halt to it. Businesses are beginning to look up as state governments are slowly easing restrictions on movements, and organised retailers are hoping consumer demand to show positive sentiment during the festive season this year.

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Noting that the number of unicorns in India has reached the 100-mark this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that even in the phase of the Covid pandemic, Indian startups have been creating wealth and value with entrepreneurs emerging from smaller cities and towns as well. In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, the prime minister said that on the fifth of this month the number of unicorns in India reached the 100-mark. "The total valuation of these unicorns is more than USD 330 billion, that is, more than 25 lakh crore rupees. "Certainly, this is a matter of pride for every Indian," he said.

Charges against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Cong on police claims

Charges against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Cong on police claims

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The Congress' rebuttal came after the Gujarat police on Friday opposed activist Teesta Setalvad's bail application.

Modi Unveils RRR's Alluri Sitarama Raju Statue

Modi Unveils RRR's Alluri Sitarama Raju Statue

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'I bow to the great freedom fighters born in Andhra Pradesh. We have not forgotten our freedom fighters, we will not forget and we will move forward by taking inspiration from them,' the prime minister said

Curative plea filed in SC for probe into Kashmiri Pandit killings

Curative plea filed in SC for probe into Kashmiri Pandit killings

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A curative petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking reconsideration of its 2017 order dismissing a plea which had sought investigation into the alleged mass murder of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley in 1989-1990.

Gold is still the 3rd-most popular investment choice

Gold is still the 3rd-most popular investment choice

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

A WGC survey says that there is no dearth of gold demand, but there is lack of trust among prospective gold buyers, not only in India but globally.

Silver, Swarovski & Solitaire For Your Woman on International Woman's Day

Silver, Swarovski & Solitaire For Your Woman on International Woman's Day

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Gifts for International Women's Day don't have to be pricey or luxurious - it's about surprising your favourite ladies and letting them know you're happy to have them in your life. Check out some of the best collection of SSS Gifts (Silver, Solitaire and Swarovski) in Rings, Pendants and Earrings.

Gold jewellers see best Dhanteras in three years

Gold jewellers see best Dhanteras in three years

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Dhanteras has cheered up jewellers as it has turned out to be the best in three years, thanks to the lower price of the yellow metal and pent-up demand. In Mumbai's Zaveri bazaar, buyers came in out force and jewellers did not have to depend on freebies to induce sales, even though all of them had announced some offers. In fact, more discounts were announced for diamond and studded jewellery.

Denial of justice would lead to anarchy: CJI Ramana

Denial of justice would lead to anarchy: CJI Ramana

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'One of the major challenges to the protection of rule of law and human rights is the inability of the formal justice system to deliver speedy and affordable justice to all'

Why the gold monetisation scheme is yet to take off

Why the gold monetisation scheme is yet to take off

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Only three or four tonnes is estimated to have been mobilised under the scheme.

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Many senior officers are unhappy with him, but many lower level officers are still supportive.' 'This is also not something that has happened for a long time. So this is certainly a milestone.'

Shabaash Mithu Review

Shabaash Mithu Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Two things keep Shabaash Mithu relevant: Taapsee Pannu and the sheer grit of the Mithali Raj story, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Cong slams Mandaviya for visiting Manmohan Singh with photographer

Cong slams Mandaviya for visiting Manmohan Singh with photographer

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The Congress' attack came after former prime minister Manmohan Singh's daughter, Daman Singh, accused the minister of getting a photographer against the wishes of the family.

PIX: Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again

PIX: Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again

Rediff.com29 May 2022

A 'winning culture' may be one of the most over used terms in modern football but Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti proved on Saturday, at Liverpool's expense, that there truly is meaning and value in the concept.

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.

Electoral College votes Joe Biden as next US President

Electoral College votes Joe Biden as next US President

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The development brings to an end the legal battle unleashed by President Donald Trump against the elections, which he lost both in terms of the popular vote as well as the majority in the 538-member electoral college.

'Loyal' Kohli says committed to RCB till he plays IPL

'Loyal' Kohli says committed to RCB till he plays IPL

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The four-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL Eliminator match on Monday ended Virat Kohli's tenure as the Royal Challengers Bangalore's skipper but he said he will continue to play for the franchise till the end of his career.

Sena Should Explore New Ground

Sena Should Explore New Ground

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

If it doesn't do that, what Uddhav Thackeray postpones addressing today will be there on the table to confront, for whoever anchors the Sena in the years ahead, observes Shyam G Menon.

Why I don't advise clients on cryptos

Why I don't advise clients on cryptos

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Risk is difficult to evaluate, warns Harsh Roongta.

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Merely bringing down the government stake below 51% may not find any taker for the PSBs. The government must bring down its holding to at least 26%, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why This Military Hero Entered Politics

Why This Military Hero Entered Politics

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Colonel Ajay Kothiyal, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, is one of the most decorated soldiers to join politics. He still has two bullets lodged inside his body sustained in a gun battle with terrorists in J&K.

PHOTOS: Root, Bairstow put England on course for win on Day 4

PHOTOS: Root, Bairstow put England on course for win on Day 4

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on course for a ground-breaking run chase against India despite Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance on day four of the rescheduled fifth Test, setting up a fitting series finale in Birmingham on Monday.

63 IPOs mop up record Rs 1.18 lakh crore so far in 2021

63 IPOs mop up record Rs 1.18 lakh crore so far in 2021

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The primary issue market has hit an all-time high with 63 corporates raising Rs 1,18,704 crore through main-board initial public offerings (IPOs) so far in 2021, which is nearly 4.5 times more than the Rs 26,613 crore raised through 15 issues in 2020 and almost double of the previous best of Rs 68,827 crore in 2017, according to a report. Pranav Haldea, managing director of Prime Database Group, said the IPO frenzy was driven by new-age loss-making technology start-ups along with strong retail participation, and the resultant massive listing gains were the key highlights of the year. Another highlight was only 51 per cent or Rs 103,621 crore of the total Rs 202,009 crore was fresh capital raising and the remaining Rs 98,388 crore were offers for sale.

The king who shunned glamour

The king who shunned glamour

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'Simplicity was very much a hallmark of the Kerala lifestyle those days.'

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Jewelers also want import duty on gold to be reduced from the current 10 per cent to at least 5 per cent.

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Addressing the UNSC High Level Open Debate on 'Peacebuilding and sustaining peace: Diversity, state building and the search for peace', Muraleedharan said the expectations of the international community on Afghanistan, including on combating terrorism, are set out clearly in the UN Security Council Resolution 2593, that was adopted under India's Presidency of the 15-nation Council in August.