News for 'III'

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

On Monday, July 10, US President Joe Biden held meetings with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III, in an overnight stopover in London.

Samsung Galaxy S III at Rs 43,180! Will you BUY it?

Samsung Galaxy S III at Rs 43,180! Will you BUY it?

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Is the premium pricing of Samsung Galaxy S III justified? Will it take on the competition from iPhone, HTC?

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

BJP president J P Nadda was safely evacuated from a Lord Ganesh pandal in Pune where a fire broke out when he was offering prayers along with the party's Maharashtra unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday evening, the police said.

India-made field guns used for 1st time on I-Day

India-made field guns used for 1st time on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The 21-gun salute is conducted by a specifically-designed cartridge or a blank round which is used to create the sound of firing as opposed to actual shells being fired.

How the private sector chipped in for Chandrayaan-3

How the private sector chipped in for Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A number of private companies have contributed to the development of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft which successfully landed near the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday evening.

Lenders retain AIF holdings even as RBI deadline nears

Lenders retain AIF holdings even as RBI deadline nears

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have not seen any significant redemptions from financial institutions even though the 30-day timeline provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to liquidate their holdings or make full provisions ends recently. Sources said the industry is awaiting certain relaxations or extensions based on the recommendations submitted to the banking regulator. On December 19, the RBI restricted financial institutions and banks from investing in AIFs where there is any downstream link or exposure to a debtor firm.

'Growth during the second half should be good'

'Growth during the second half should be good'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

'With NPA under control, we should be able to post better profits.'

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

'India can raise Agni-III range by 1,500 km'

'India can raise Agni-III range by 1,500 km'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

India succefully test-fired a 3,000-km Agni-III missile on April 12 this year.

IS captured British journalist warns of 'Gulf War III'

IS captured British journalist warns of 'Gulf War III'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Islamic State militants have released a second video of British journalist John Cantlie in less than a week which shows him warning US-led coalition against carrying out military operations against his captors.

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Rather than taking a very short-term view on the markets, equity investing should be premised on longer term growth opportunities.'

Gaming: There's never a dull moment in God of War III

Gaming: There's never a dull moment in God of War III

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Make no mistake, there's never a dull moment in God of War III, but you can help feel the momentum drop a bit during certain parts of the game.

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

On Sunday morning, the sun shone brightly on vintage cars parked in symmetry on the grounds of ITC Maurya in New Delhi. The owners were making sure the old beauties turned up spick and span for a rally organised by ITC Hotels in partnership with the Heritage Motoring Club of India. The rally would end at ITC Grand Bharat in Gurugram, Haryana, later in the day.

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

Chinese national evacuated from vessel on Arabian Sea

Chinese national evacuated from vessel on Arabian Sea

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The Indian Coast Guard has evacuated a Chinese national from a Panama-flagged research vessel on the Arabian Sea after he suffered a heart attack, the maritime security agency said in a statement on Thursday.

What you should know about new rules for using credit card abroad

What you should know about new rules for using credit card abroad

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The Union finance ministry on Thursday issued a clarification on the changes in FEMA rules which brings overseas international credit card spending under the RBI's liberalised remittance scheme (LRS). Here's how it affects you.

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan 3 with new launch vehicle LVM-3 on July 14

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan 3 with new launch vehicle LVM-3 on July 14

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that its lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on July 14 from the space port at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

'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.'

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The 42-year-old British Hindu leader read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others, in keeping with the recent tradition of UK Prime Ministers giving readings at State occasions.

Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Consumer goods firms and auto companies are witnessing an upturn in rural demand, which had been lagging for most of FY24. Expectations of a bumper rabi crop harvest have helped turn the tide. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged last week, noting that as rural demand catches up, consumption is expected to support economic growth in 2024-25.

Recipe: Chef Karimi's Rice Kheer

Recipe: Chef Karimi's Rice Kheer

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The simplest prasad you can offer Lord Ganesha.

Isro launches 36 OneWeb satellites in first commercial launch for LMV-3

Isro launches 36 OneWeb satellites in first commercial launch for LMV-3

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

On Sunday, at 12.07 am in Sriharikota, off the coast of the Bay of Bengal, it was almost like an early Diwali, with the sky lit up by the launch of 36 OneWeb satellites. The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) did the launch on a 43.5-metre-tall Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) rocket. After the countdown, which started 24 hours in advance, once the mega screen marked the launch, a select group of invitees at the gallery cheered by applauding the feat.

ED seizes beach resort, land of Uddav aide Parab in money laundering probe

ED seizes beach resort, land of Uddav aide Parab in money laundering probe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ED had attached Sai Resort NX, constructed over the land located at Gut no: 446, Murud in Ratnagiri's Dapoli, in January.

AIF commitments jumped 30% to Rs 8.33 trillion in FY23, shows data

AIF commitments jumped 30% to Rs 8.33 trillion in FY23, shows data

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Alternative investment funds (AIFs) - pooled investment vehicles catering to high net worth individuals (HNIs) - saw a 30 per cent increase in investment commitments during financial year 2022-23 (FY23). At the end of March 2023, the total investment commitments raised stood at Rs 8.33 trillion, up Rs 1.92 trillion from Rs 6.41 trillion at the end of March 2022. A commitment is the money clients are willing to put into AIFs.

Ola Electric files for IPO, a first by Indian EV firm

Ola Electric files for IPO, a first by Indian EV firm

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The Indian entrepreneurship success story will soon see one more company debuting on the public markets. Ola Electric, the electric vehicle (EV) company, has become the first such firm that has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for its initial public offering (IPO). This is a fresh issue of equity shares of up to Rs 5,500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of more than 95 million equity shares at a face value of Rs 10.

All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

Investment trusts, ETFs exempted from capital gains tax in GIFT City

Investment trusts, ETFs exempted from capital gains tax in GIFT City

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The government has exempted units of investment trusts and ETFs issued by entities based in GIFT City or traded in exchanges there from capital gains tax. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the exemption from capital gains tax any unit of investment trust; a unit of a scheme; and a unit of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) launched under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT)-IFSC is being promoted as a tax-neutral enclave for the financial sector.

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

In a multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja keeps you informed about the theatrical releases coming up in 2024.

Pak courts flooded with petitions challenging poll results

Pak courts flooded with petitions challenging poll results

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The courts in Pakistan have been flooded with petitions as candidates, mostly backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), challenged the results of Thursday's general elections, alleging rigging.

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Only three countries (United States, Russia and China) have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.

Interim Budget 2024-25: Funds to boost reach on fintech industry wishlist

Interim Budget 2024-25: Funds to boost reach on fintech industry wishlist

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Indian fintechs and associated entities are hoping that the Union Budget 2024 will provide a boost and empower firms to extend their reach beyond Tier-II regions, with an emphasis on supporting enterprises led by women. The fintech industry, which has witnessed regulatory reforms over the last year, expects the Budget, scheduled to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, will further encourage financial inclusion, empower micro-small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) with lending solutions, and push for upskilling initiatives for the country's young workforce.

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a surprise visit to the UK in his second visit outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion nearly a year ago.

Major News Events From 2023

Major News Events From 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end, a look at some newsy events that shaped the world in the first half of the year.

Outlook healthy for UltraTech amidst higher competition, revenue grows 8%

Outlook healthy for UltraTech amidst higher competition, revenue grows 8%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

UltraTech Cement's third quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q3FY24) performance saw a combination of 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) volume growth and 8 per cent revenue growth coupled with better realisations per tonne. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) stood at Rs 3,250 crore and Ebitda per tonne was Rs 1,191. Profit after tax (PAT) was reported at Rs 1,780 crore. Other income dipped and interest costs rose.

Incident unacceptable, shameful: Scindia on Mumbai tarmac food row

Incident unacceptable, shameful: Scindia on Mumbai tarmac food row

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The safety and security of citizens is primary for the government, he said.

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The palace said the Queen Mary Crown was removed from display at the Tower of London to be repurposed for the ceremony on May 6 with jewels paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

It is only the Indian approach of holding on to multiple realities and contradictory ideas simultaneously that is likely to deliver peace and progress. Binary logic is out of sync with reality, notes R Jagannathan.

SC refuses to stay survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah

SC refuses to stay survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court refused to stay Allahabad high court's December 14 order which allowed the primary survey of the Shahi Idgah complex adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura by a court-monitored three-member team of advocate commissioners.