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Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

It referred to Article 105 of the Constitution which deals with powers, privileges etc, of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof.

There are mistakes: Plea in SC for review of EVM VVPAT verdict

There are mistakes: Plea in SC for review of EVM VVPAT verdict

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The review plea filed on May 10 said, "There are mistakes and errors apparent on the face of the impugned order..., and as such there are sufficient reasons which require review of the impugned order/judgment..."

Euro-III fuel in 11 cities from Apr 1

Euro-III fuel in 11 cities from Apr 1

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

India will begin supply of ultra low sulphur content petrol and diesel in all but seven states from April 1, the government announced on Thursday.

1st C-17 Globemaster III given to IAF for flight test

1st C-17 Globemaster III given to IAF for flight test

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

India has placed orders for 10 C-17s Globemaster III airlifters, of which five would be delivered this year and rest five in 2014. The flight test programme would be carried out at the Edwards Air Force Base in Valifornia.

Buddha, Basaveshwara, Ambedkar are divine incarnations, says HC

Buddha, Basaveshwara, Ambedkar are divine incarnations, says HC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

While dismissing a public interest litigation that challenged the sanctity of the oath taken by members of the legislative assembly in the name of certain persons instead of as mandated in the Constitution, the high court has said that Buddha, Basaveshwara and Ambedkar are considered as divine incarnations which is the same meaning the Constitution employs to denote 'God'.

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said it's a pity that since switching sides, Scindia has adopted the Modi government's "uncaring attitude" to the public.

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?

King Charles Meets Vikram Doraiswami

King Charles Meets Vikram Doraiswami

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Vikram Doraiswami, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1992 batch, is the youngest Indian diplomat ever to be assigned to the Court of St James.

Delhi bans construction work as air quality worsens

Delhi bans construction work as air quality worsens

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 407 at 4 pm.

Paytm shock: Fintech cos wary as frequent regulatory actions hurt sentiment

Paytm shock: Fintech cos wary as frequent regulatory actions hurt sentiment

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) action against Paytm Payments Bank, participants in the fintech ecosystem have turned their attention to giving priority to compliance with regulatory norms. Fintech industry players say the episode will ensure adherence to such measures. Executives Business Standard spoke to said companies should have clarity on their requirements.

Durbars, crowns and tiaras: India's link with British coronations

Durbars, crowns and tiaras: India's link with British coronations

Rediff.com5 May 2023

As the stage gets set for the coronation of King Charles III and some monarchy gazing, the India connect over the centuries glimmers faintly through pages of colonial history.

'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.

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.

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Traction for its specialty portfolio, a strong showing in the domestic market, and better regulatory compliance are positives for the country's largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Given the triggers, some brokerages have increased their earnings per share estimates and target price for 2024-25 (FY25). This should sustain the momentum for the stock, which has been one of the major pharma gainers in 2023-24 (FY24), rising 57 per cent. It is currently trading at Rs 1,547 per share.

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

"Interim orders wherever granted shall continue. Re-list in first half of April, 2024," the bench said in its order and directed the parties to complete the pleadings by then.

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.

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Operation Meghdoot was launched on April 13, 1984, when the Indian Army and IAF advanced to the Siachen Glacier to secure the heights dominating the northern Ladakh region

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.

Airlines cancel 12 Mumbai routes due to congestion; airfares rise 193%

Airlines cancel 12 Mumbai routes due to congestion; airfares rise 193%

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Airfares have nearly doubled in a matter of days on routes hit by the cancellation of 200 weekly flights linking Mumbai airport to 12 cities. The fares have soared as high as 193 per cent following a recent government order to cancel flights to ease "persistent congestion" that was causing delays. Aside from the reduction in flights on 12 routes, two destinations - Hubli and Jabalpur - have lost connectivity with Mumbai since last week, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium's data reviewed

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.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

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

'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.'

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

Recipe: Chef Karimi's Rice Kheer

Recipe: Chef Karimi's Rice Kheer

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The simplest prasad you can offer Lord Ganesha.

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.

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.

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.

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.