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Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court said the exclusion of a member of the Opposition from the House just because of a perspective which may not be consistent with the viewpoint of the government is a serious issue.

BJP fields 8th RS candidate in UP, targets SP's votes

BJP fields 8th RS candidate in UP, targets SP's votes

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

An eighth BJP candidate on Thursday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, setting the stage for a contest with the Samajwadi Party on February 27.

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'If we want real democracy, the economy itself will need to be democratised.'

RBI rule on unsecured loans to hit lenders' capital, loan growth: Analysts

RBI rule on unsecured loans to hit lenders' capital, loan growth: Analysts

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) latest order on unsecured loans is set to hit the banking sector's growth in the near-term, cautioned analysts, as they see banks slowing down on aggressive retail lending. Besides, cost of funds for non-banking finance companies (NBFC) is expected to inch up as banks will pass on higher capital charge to NBFCs. "We believe the fallout of the RBI action will be mainly on growth, given the rising dependence on unsecured retail loans and lending to NBFCs for growth.

Shah proposes idea of multipurpose ID card

Shah proposes idea of multipurpose ID card

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Shah also said the Census 2021 data will be collected through mobile app.

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The home loan top-up, a kind of secured multipurpose personal loan, is on the regulator's radar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

United States First Lady Melania Trump has officially decked the halls of the White House. This year, the theme is "The Spirit of America." The 2019 decorative approach features glittery patriotism throughout 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

US: Gunman kills 22 in Maine, still at large

US: Gunman kills 22 in Maine, still at large

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The Lewiston, Maine Police Department have released a picture of the 'suspect' involved in the shooting.

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

These men make Christmas jolly.

'I was the dangerous person in Bigg Boss'

'I was the dangerous person in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'They voted me out as they realised that I am not a meethi choori, but a teeki one.'

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

All of the halls, from the East Room to the Red Room, were decked by over 125 volunteers.

How BJP Won 1 Seat In Kerala

How BJP Won 1 Seat In Kerala

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

At least one commentator felt that both the BJP's reach and popularity had been underestimated in Kerala. They have shown systematic gain; one that seems personality-neutral and therefore institutionalised, explains Shyam G Menon.

Akhilesh's party chief whip resigns amid voting for Rajya Sabha polls

Akhilesh's party chief whip resigns amid voting for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Akhilesh Yadav said those who are looking for "profit" in the situation will leave.

'Surviving Bigg Boss is really tough'

'Surviving Bigg Boss is really tough'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'You live there for 60 days and then when you see people rejecting you, nominating you, and you are like, "I just want to go home; I don't want to be here".'

Day after breach, security tightened in and around Parliament complex

Day after breach, security tightened in and around Parliament complex

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Security personnel deployed outside the Transport Bhavan, metres away from the Parliament complex, did not allow anyone to go beyond the barricades they had put up before checking their identity cards and entry passes.

Why Cong is campaigning against own candidate in this Raj LS seat

Why Cong is campaigning against own candidate in this Raj LS seat

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

After much flip-flop, the Congress decided to form an alliance with the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) and the two parties fielded their joint candidate -- Rajkumar Roat. However, the Congress candidate, Arvind Damor, whose name was announced before the stitching of the alliance, has refused to withdraw his nomination.

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

A scheduled wedding, taking place between two alleged gangsters -- Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' from Rajasthan and Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi from Haryana -- is being discussed in police circles.

Toolkit case: Hard disk seized from house, says Muluk's dad

Toolkit case: Hard disk seized from house, says Muluk's dad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Two persons claiming to be the personnel of Delhi Police seized a computer hard disk and other items from the house of green activist Shantanu Muluk, a suspect in the "toolkit" case related to the farmers' protest, without a search warrant on February 12, in Beed in Maharashtra, his father Shivlal Muluk has told local police.

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.

Trump plans to replace green card with Build America Visa

Trump plans to replace green card with Build America Visa

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The biggest change his administration will make is to increase the proportion of highly-skilled immigration from 12 per cent to 57 per cent, Trump said.

Maharashtra passes 10% quota bill for Marathas, leaves OBCs untouched

Maharashtra passes 10% quota bill for Marathas, leaves OBCs untouched

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

A substantial number of castes and groups are already placed in the reserved category, getting about 52 per cent of reservations altogether. It would be completely inequitable to place the Maratha community in the Other Backward Class (OBC) category, it said.

Be Careful About Festival Loan Offers

Be Careful About Festival Loan Offers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Look not just at the interest rate but also the processing fee.'

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Tigers to get 'unique' identity cards

Tigers to get 'unique' identity cards

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Big cats housed in various sanctuaries across the country will soon have their own 'identity cards' specifying their profile, a step that will enable authorities keep track of their movement and help in tiger conservation.

Central agencies meet Noida police over Seema Haider's illegal entry case

Central agencies meet Noida police over Seema Haider's illegal entry case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The meeting comes in the wake of Uttar Pradesh police's anti-terrorist squad questioning Seema and his Indian partner Sachin Meena on Monday and Tuesday.

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.

US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'No one in this administration, not the President nor anyone on the national security team, would suggest that the Taliban are respected and valued members of the global community'

'Guests can give shagun through debit card machines...'

'Guests can give shagun through debit card machines...'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Kishore Singh's encounters with post 8/11 India.

Ex-model accused in gangster's death shot in the head in Gurugram

Ex-model accused in gangster's death shot in the head in Gurugram

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

A former model who was one of the accused in a gangster's murder in an alleged fake police encounter in Mumbai was shot dead in a hotel in Gurugram months after she was granted bail, the police said on Wednesday.

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The Congress is trying to reinvent itself -- the caste census demand, OBC emphasis, the anti-corporate thrust, especially on Adani etc -- all this is not standard Congress strategy.'

AAP cries murder as BJP workers vandalise area outside Kejriwal's house

AAP cries murder as BJP workers vandalise area outside Kejriwal's house

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The activists of the BJYM, led by its president Tejasvi Surya, staged a protest near Kejriwal's residence at Civil Lines in Delhi, demanding an apology from him for allegedly mocking Kashmiri Pandits, with the AAP alleging vandalism during the demonstration.

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.

'Now that I have won Rs 25 lakh...'

'Now that I have won Rs 25 lakh...'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'Bigg Boss is not only about fighting with people, it's survival of the fittest.'

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

RBL Bank's business trajectory remains intact

RBL Bank's business trajectory remains intact

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'We are committed to achieving the targets we had outlined.'

Credit card dues surge 87%

Credit card dues surge 87%

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Personal, home loan flows slow on high rates.

How To Spend Your Diwali Bonus Wisely

How To Spend Your Diwali Bonus Wisely

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'Use this money to build an emergency fund if you do not have one.'

Rs 900 Crores Cyber Scams Prevented!

Rs 900 Crores Cyber Scams Prevented!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

...benefiting 350,000 persons. Also, Trai detected and blocked seven million mobile phone connections involved in cyber fraud and suspicious activities.