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Bigg Boss 15: Karan gets POSSESSIVE about Tejasswi!

Bigg Boss 15: Karan gets POSSESSIVE about Tejasswi!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Karan feels Tejasswi is making him look insecure.

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Shivkumar Rajbhar told police that he and four others eliminated the duo in Mumbai after Hema defaulted on a payment for an idol made by his employer, Vidyadhar alias Vidya, a metal fabrication artist who is missing and is prime suspect.

EMIs to rise as RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps

EMIs to rise as RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced to increase the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.9 per cent, the second hike in five weeks aimed at quelling the inflation. The MPC vote was unanimous and has decided to keep stance withdrawal from accommodative, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said in a press conference on Wednesday. The decision was taken during a three-day meeting of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to review the interest rates in the country. The MPC voted unanimously to increase the policy repo rate by 50 bps to 4.90 per cent," Das said.

Why Jay Kannaiyan quit his job, sold his house and hit the road

Why Jay Kannaiyan quit his job, sold his house and hit the road

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

He's already seen 33 countries!

US Inc wants H-1B visa, green card rules eased

US Inc wants H-1B visa, green card rules eased

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The US Chamber of Commerce urges US lawmakers to revamp job-based Green Card and H-1B programmes.

Daily UPI transactions jump 50% to 36 crore: RBI governor

Daily UPI transactions jump 50% to 36 crore: RBI governor

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said payments through UPI (unified payment interface) have grown exponentially in the past 12 months with daily transactions crossing 36 crore, which is up 50 per cent from 24 crore in February 2022. In value terms, these transactions are worth Rs 6.27 lakh crore, registering a growth of 17 per cent from Rs 5.36 lakh crore in February 2022, the governor told reporters while launching the Digital Payments Awareness Week at the RBI headquarters in Mumbai this afternoon. He also said the overall monthly digital payment transactions crossed over Rs 1,000-crore-mark each month during the past three months.

MP Harbhajan helps rescue Punjab girl held in Oman

MP Harbhajan helps rescue Punjab girl held in Oman

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Kamaljeet, who is now back in her native place Barkandi village in Bathinda, and her father Sikandar Singh, explained their week-long ordeal and how travel and placement agents in Punjab are bleeding poor families financially with a promise of a better future.

How BJP Plans To Gain Foothold In Kerala

How BJP Plans To Gain Foothold In Kerala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

On Easter, April 9, 10,000 BJP workers are being assigned to visit the houses of 100,000 Christian families. Plans are afoot to visit the homes of Muslims on Eid.

Oppn derails pre-lunch sitting of Rajya Sabha, house adjourned twice

Oppn derails pre-lunch sitting of Rajya Sabha, house adjourned twice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

For the fifth day in succession, a united opposition led by the Congress party on Friday created turmoil in Rajya Sabha demanding a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on forcible religious conversions, leading to two adjournments before lunch.

'Bigg Boss house is completely dirty'

'Bigg Boss house is completely dirty'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Russian-German actress Elena Kazan, who entered the Bigg Boss house last week as a challenger makes an early exit.

'All of them were worried how they would survive'

'All of them were worried how they would survive'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Why is a powerful person called Amit Shah who camped in Manipur for three days not able to maintain law and order in the state?'

'Bigg Boss is getting filthier and filthier'

'Bigg Boss is getting filthier and filthier'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Priyanka will win the show.'

Bigg Boss 10: Meet the vamp of the house

Bigg Boss 10: Meet the vamp of the house

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Priyanka Jagga is fast becoming the most disliked person in the house.

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The home minister said the northeast and the Left-wing extremism-affected areas in the country are tribal-dominated regions and security is a precursor to development there.

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Asserting that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a complete transformation under his government, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that there have been no riots since 2017, strict action has been taken against the mafia and the state is in the frontline of implementing welfare schemes, ensuring the ease of doing business and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

At the rally in Shimla's Ridge Maidan to mark the eighth anniversary of becoming prime minister, Modi said, "Now our borders are more secure than they were before 2014."

'I Couldn't Believe I Was A Free Man'

'I Couldn't Believe I Was A Free Man'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'How long can you keep a person in jail using false cases?'

MP teen murders 4 security guards in 5 days for fame, nabbed

MP teen murders 4 security guards in 5 days for fame, nabbed

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

He killed the guard in Bhopal a few hours before his arrest earlier on Friday, the police said.

Biden admin 'undecided' on ending Trump-era H-1B visa ban

Biden admin 'undecided' on ending Trump-era H-1B visa ban

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The Biden administration has indicated that it is still undecided on ending the Trump-era ban on issuing new H-1B visas, with the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asserting that the US government's top priority is the acute needs of individuals fleeing persecution. The H-1B visa, the most sought after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Stall Parliament till govt agrees to our demands: Farmers to Oppn MPs

Stall Parliament till govt agrees to our demands: Farmers to Oppn MPs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which is spearheading the protest against the Centre's three new agri-marketing laws, told the MPs the 'Voters' Whip' overrides their party whips.

Bigg Boss 15: Jay's lipstick bonding with Shamita

Bigg Boss 15: Jay's lipstick bonding with Shamita

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

With three contestants out of the house and wild card contestants ready to enter, it will be interesting to see how the dynamics change in the Bigg Boss house.

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami-Pratik LOCK HORNS

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami-Pratik LOCK HORNS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Rashami loses her cool and starts yelling at Pratik for creating a ruckus for no reason.

BJP offered to make me CM if I break AAP: Sisodia

BJP offered to make me CM if I break AAP: Sisodia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday claimed the BJP offered him the chief minister's post if he broke the AAP.

Bangle seller who was thrashed in MP arrested on molestation charges

Bangle seller who was thrashed in MP arrested on molestation charges

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Taslim Ali was thrashed in Govind Nagar in Indore on Sunday for using a `fake' name while selling bangles to women in the locality.

NIA set to formally take over Mangaluru auto blast case

NIA set to formally take over Mangaluru auto blast case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

He said the objective of the prime accused Mohammed Shariq was to create a divide between communities.

Highlights of RBI's 1st bi-monthly monetary policy of FY23

Highlights of RBI's 1st bi-monthly monetary policy of FY23

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Following are the highlights of the RBI's first monetary policy statement of 2022-23 unveiled by Governor Shaktikanta Das: Policy repo rate unchanged at 4%; marginal standing facility rate & bank rate too remain unchanged at 4.25%. Monetary stance to be accommodative with focus on withdrawal of accommodation to keep inflation within target. GDP growth projection for FY'23 slashed to 7.2% from 7.8%; growth projections based on assumption of crude oil (Indian basket) price at $100 a barrel during FY'23. Inflation forecast hiked to 5.7% for FY'23 from 4.5%.

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

More than 3,000 squads under health and local self-government departments have started the process of cleaning houses and public places, official sources said.

Bigg Boss 15: Guess Who's Out?

Bigg Boss 15: Guess Who's Out?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Rashami Desai is the only wild card contestant this season, who will enter the grand finale.

Biden admin's new immigration bill benefits thousands of Indian IT professionals

Biden admin's new immigration bill benefits thousands of Indian IT professionals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In a major move that will benefit hundreds and thousands of Indian IT professionals in America, the Biden administration has introduced an ambitious immigration bill in Congress which among other things proposes to eliminate the per-country cap for employment-based green cards.

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

There is nothing of the level of Yes Minister, House Of Cards, Madam Secretary or Veep but there are at least 10 Hindi series and an OTT-released film or two, to whet the viewer's appetite for power-mongering, corruption and intrigue.

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

He said his government's goal is to make Delhi a grand city equipped with all the facilities as expected of the capital of the country.

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

After the bowlers restricted Australia, a patient knock from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja saw India clinch a five-wicket win over the visitors.

Maharashtra: Fingers crossed and cards closed

Maharashtra: Fingers crossed and cards closed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

With hours to go for the results to be out in one of the most keenly-watched assembly elections in Maharashtra, major parties are keeping their cards close to the chest as most exit polls projected a hung House.

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

For the first time in 20 years, Erdogan's political future is really on the line. He must now prove that he is a leader who can get things done and can mobilise effectively the machine of the state to provide relief to the affected people and help them rebuild their homes and their lives.

'Pent-up demand in real estate to continue in 2023'

'Pent-up demand in real estate to continue in 2023'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

'The inflection point that really happened in the sector was during the pandemic when buyers' perception changed towards consumption and that gave a trigger to pent-up demand with the increased affordability.'

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, in the eye of a storm over her remarks against Prophet Muhammad, Monday sought time to appear before the Maharashtra police to record her statement, while more than 300 people have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in a crackdown on protesters who indulged in violence after the Friday prayers on June 10.

We don't work to benefit corporate houses, Modi tells Oppn

We don't work to benefit corporate houses, Modi tells Oppn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

He urged Congress-run states to also help elevate the poor.

A house for Mr Modi

A house for Mr Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Life inside the prime minister's official residence is highly regulated, but it comes with its perks, says Veenu Sandhu

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Called the US Citizenship Act of 2021, the legislation modernises the immigration system, and also proposes to eliminate the per country cap for employment-based green cards, a move that would benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals whose current wait period for legal permanent residency runs into several decades.