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Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex closed at an all-time high of 62,272.68 on Thursday, tracking a firm trend in global markets after the US Fed minutes indicated a slower pace of rate increase that bolstered investors' sentiment. Extending its rally to the third straight day, the 30-share BSE benchmark rallied 762.10 points or 1.24 per cent to settle at 62,272.68, its record closing peak. During the day, it jumped 901.75 points or 1.46 per cent to its lifetime high of 62,412.33.he broader NSE Nifty gained 216.85 points or 1.19 per cent to end at 18,484.10.

Meet India's 'wicket-taking' bowlers...

Meet India's 'wicket-taking' bowlers...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have emerged as India's frontline spinners who hunt in tandem

A news junkie's nightmare

A news junkie's nightmare

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Bush interviews provoke media anger

Bush interviews provoke media anger

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

PM terms 2002 Gujarat riots a Holocaust

PM terms 2002 Gujarat riots a Holocaust

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The prime minister also said he still has hope that the nuclear deal will not die a slow death.

Meet Ranbir Kapoor's first crush

Meet Ranbir Kapoor's first crush

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Nandita Mahtani seems to have swept many a Bollywood celeb off his feet.

I have used the media for my gains: SRK

I have used the media for my gains: SRK

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

The actor said the new, nascent media was offering a log of jobs and the people who were being recruited did not have a good idea of what should be done. However, Khan added that a lot of the reportage also made people in politics as well as in the entertainment world more accountable. "I have used media for my gains time and again. Now, I can't complain that they are using me. We have a synergy here. We go along hand-in-hand," admitted the superstar.

Adlabs, HT Music, win FM radio licence

Adlabs, HT Music, win FM radio licence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Anil Ambani-controlled Adlabs and Hindustan Times' HT Music & Entertainment have bagged licences in the second phase of FM radio expansion, including Delhi and Mumbai.

India-US nuke deal has bipartisan support: Edwards

India-US nuke deal has bipartisan support: Edwards

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

He described the agreement as a "very good step forward".

'Talks should not be held hostage to violence'

'Talks should not be held hostage to violence'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

If talks are progressing in the right direction, the violence will come down automatically," the Mirwaiz contended.

PDP and National Conference agree on J&K autonomy

PDP and National Conference agree on J&K autonomy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Mehbooba was addressing a joint press conference with Omar Abdullah and Hurriyat Conference Chief Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on the sidelines of the Hindustan Times Summit.

No going back on reforms: Sonia

No going back on reforms: Sonia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

The Congress president rejected suggestions about any threat to the UPA coalition due to the frequent pressure from the Left on various issues and maintained that the party-led government faced 'no serious problem' so far.

Deepika and Ranveer won't change their surnames. Will you?

Deepika and Ranveer won't change their surnames. Will you?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'I've worked extremely hard to create my own identity and so has he,' Deepika explained.

Imran Khan, Sonia discuss peace

Imran Khan, Sonia discuss peace

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The former cricketer said Gandhi would visit Pakistan 'very soon'.

As demand for EV batteries picks up, makers eye lithium reserves

As demand for EV batteries picks up, makers eye lithium reserves

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The EV industry is at an inflection point and batteries will play a critical role ahead -- batteries and related components typically constitute 35-45 per cent of an EV's costs.

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One of the challenges for those car graves is that Indian owners often find markets for their old cars rather than send them to scrapyards.

Violence breaks out in Melbourne over 'Khalistan referendum', many Sikhs detained

Violence breaks out in Melbourne over 'Khalistan referendum', many Sikhs detained

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Two people were injured and as many Sikh men were detained when two separate brawls broke out between Khalistani activists and pro-India demonstrators in Melbourne during the so-called 'Punjab independence referendum', the police said on Monday.

India open to lowering duties on luxury goods

India open to lowering duties on luxury goods

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

The government on Friday said it was open to reducing duties on imports of luxury products in a way which does not impact the domestic market.

Will give LPG under Rs 500 if voted to power: Cong on cooking gas price hike

Will give LPG under Rs 500 if voted to power: Cong on cooking gas price hike

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the price of domestic cooking gas cylinder has been raised by Rs 50 and that of commercial gas cylinder by Rs 350 at a time when every person in the country is facing the brunt of high inflation.

India to buy military equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore

India to buy military equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Defence Ministry on Tuesday approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs 7,965-crore, including 12 light utility helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, according to an official statement.

Mcap of top-10 valued firms jumps over Rs 1.56 lakh cr

Mcap of top-10 valued firms jumps over Rs 1.56 lakh cr

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

The top 10 valued firms added a total Rs 1,56,317.17 crore to their market valuation last week, helped by across the board rally which catapulted the benchmark index Sensex to the record 60,000 mark for the first time. During the last week, the 30-share BSE benchmark rallied 1,032.58 points or 1.74 per cent. The BSE Sensex made history on Friday by reaching the 60,000-mark for the first time ever. The market capitalisation (mcap) of Reliance Industries zoomed Rs 58,671.55 crore to reach Rs 15,74,052.03 crore. The m-cap of RIL went past Rs 16 lakh crore mark in intra-day trade on Thursday following a rally in its share price.

Premji, J N Dixit, Shah Rukh among Padma winners

Premji, J N Dixit, Shah Rukh among Padma winners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

Shahrukh Khan, J N Dixit, R K Laxman, Azim Premji are among the 96 people who have been conferred with this year's Padma awards.

Sadbhavana Mania

Sadbhavana Mania

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Tokyo delay opens door for dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh

Tokyo delay opens door for dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The postponement of the Tokyo Games to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic may have opened the door for dope-tainted Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav to realise his dream of winning an Olympic medal. Yadav was handed a four-year doping ban just hours before his first bout at the Rio Olympics after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) won its appeal against an earlier exoneration.

Major backs India's claim to UNSC seat

Major backs India's claim to UNSC seat

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

"The world sees India as a growing opportunity. I expect it to have more role in world affairs."

Interest rate to remain soft: FM

Interest rate to remain soft: FM

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Admitting that hiking the prices og petrol diesel and LPG was a "difficult" decision, Finance Minister P Chidambaram

I am not the power behind the throne: Sonia

I am not the power behind the throne: Sonia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

'I do not wish to be power behind the throne," Gandhi said replying to questions at the 'Hindustan Times Leadership Initiative' in New Delhi.

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Pakistan asks Indian editor to leave

Pakistan asks Indian editor to leave

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

Sandhu was among the three editors in the 45-member delegation headed for Gujaranwala, the birthplace of Bhai Kanhaiya.

Farewell, Mumbai Mirror

Farewell, Mumbai Mirror

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Abhishek Mande Bhot recalls his stint at Mumbai Mirror, the iconic Mumbai daily newpaper, which its owners, the Times of India group, decided on Saturday to convert to a weekly newspaper.

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

Rajnath flies sortie in LCH Prachand after induction into IAF

Rajnath flies sortie in LCH Prachand after induction into IAF

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flew a sortie in a Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) after a fleet of the highly agile choppers was inducted into the Indian Air Force.

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Amid protests by a group of residents in Joshimath, the Chamoli administration on Thursday put a ban on all construction activities in and around the 'sinking' town even as nearly 50 families staying in houses at risk have been evacuated so far.

Freebies fly in Mumbai slugfest

Freebies fly in Mumbai slugfest

Rediff.com19 May 2005