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SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The rumour verification process would now be triggered by changes in price or 'material price movements', as the paper defines it. What this means is that companies would need to verify rumours only if the share price moves significantly.

Soldiers' rights more important than those of terrorists: MoS

Soldiers' rights more important than those of terrorists: MoS

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Singh said the nation and the society as a whole are gradually getting conditioned to look at things in the eye instead of getting confused by duplicities.

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'Airports must look at their maximum capacity to handle passengers.'

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Which entrepreneur would willingly part with her or his hard-earned money for grasping, self-serving politicians? asks Debashis Basu.

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

CISF personnel dies, files gutted in fire at Delhi's CGO complex

CISF personnel dies, files gutted in fire at Delhi's CGO complex

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Twenty-five tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

CISF chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed CBI director

CISF chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed CBI director

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Jaiswal is a 1985-batch Indian Police Service officer of Maharashtra cadre. He has also served as Maharashtra's director general of police in the past.

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India and the US on Friday said they have started talks to put in place a strategic framework for human space flight by year-end as they plan to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024.

SC overrules HC order for CBI probe into attack on minister's convoy

SC overrules HC order for CBI probe into attack on minister's convoy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The apex court said the high court will be at liberty to take a fresh view on whether the investigation by the state police has been fair and proper, and if not, whether a case has been made out for the transfer of the investigation to the CBI.

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Sources in the military establishment also said the present global scenario "necessitates a flexible and adaptive approach" to tackle defence and national security challenges.

Here's a sneak peek at this year's Republic Day parade

Here's a sneak peek at this year's Republic Day parade

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Each year the nation is glued to its television screen as the country shows off its might at the Republic Day parade. However, it takes much practice with sessions starting 5 am, and dedication of the participating paramilitary jawans, other participants and behind-the-scenes helpers -- labourers, cleaners and security staff, among others -- who brave the relentless Delhi chill to make the parade a flawless spectacle.

Delhi to remain on high alert till Republic Day

Delhi to remain on high alert till Republic Day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Security has been beefed up at Indira Gandhi International Airport and both domestic and international flights have been asked to upgrade the scale of security, with some passengers being made to undergo secondary ladder checking in some flights.

G20 Summit: Startups hope Delhi Declaration to help ease capital access

G20 Summit: Startups hope Delhi Declaration to help ease capital access

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Indian startup ecosystem has lauded the inclusion of startups in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration for the first time ever in the history of G20. Industry stakeholders say that the move will lead to easier access to capital, reduce regulatory hurdles, and may revive funding activity. The Declaration, through the Startup20 initiative, recognised startups as "natural engines of growth" and key to socio-economic transformation by driving innovation and creating employment.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The explosion took place in a hilly area in Bacheli in Dantewada when the personnel were returning to their camp after purchasing groceries from market.

Patel's inspiration behind abrogation of Art 370: PM

Patel's inspiration behind abrogation of Art 370: PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

When the prime minister was offering floral tributes to Patel, flower petals were also showered on the world's tallest statue by an Indian Air Force helicopter.

PM Modi hails India's military prowess on Kargil Vijay Diwas

PM Modi hails India's military prowess on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on this day every year, marking successful conclusion of the war with Pakistan in the Kargil-Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir in 1999.

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it becomes hard to start manufacturing them in India, explains Ajai Shukla.

Kangana gets Y-plus category security from Centre, thanks Shah

Kangana gets Y-plus category security from Centre, thanks Shah

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Ranaut, who had said she feared Mumbai Police after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and likened the Maharashtra capital to Pakistan occupied Kashmir, thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and declared that no one could crush a patriot.

Elections, festivities, and pollution weigh on India's cement demand

Elections, festivities, and pollution weigh on India's cement demand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

India's cement demand has consistently shown double-digit growth over the past few quarters, primarily driven by infrastructure spending. However, dealers and industry executives note that state elections, festival season, and, in some markets, weddings and pollution may temporarily disrupt this demand story. While the festival season typically sees a slowdown in construction activity, some dealers anticipate this lull extending throughout the entire month as multiple states enter election mode.

India to buy 26 Rafales, 3 Scorpene subs from France during PM's visit

India to buy 26 Rafales, 3 Scorpene subs from France during PM's visit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

In a major development, India is planning to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines from France.

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

From the seas to the stars, this partnership will now be deepened by the defining role of technology, the statement said.

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Singh, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, also carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh and lauded the troops for guarding the border with "unwavering commitment and unparalleled courage."

2 external fuel tanks of navy's MiG-29K plane fall off, no casualty

2 external fuel tanks of navy's MiG-29K plane fall off, no casualty

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Ground support staff quickly doused the flames and no one was injured in the fire. There was also no damage to the aircraft or the runway.

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Commodity investments can help you diversify your portfolio in asset classes other than equity and debt, says Dwaipayan Bose.

Tamil Nadu: Man held for taking photos of Kalpakkam reactor

Tamil Nadu: Man held for taking photos of Kalpakkam reactor

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

A contract labourer at the Madras Atomic Power station at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu has been arrested after some pen drives and a mobile phone that had over 400 photos of the BHAVINI Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor were seized from him, police said on Thursday.

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

This case is the largest investigated by the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Fraud Task Force to date, US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton said in a press release.

MP Polls: Of Jobs And Broken Promises

MP Polls: Of Jobs And Broken Promises

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Of the 3,893,149 registered applicants on the MP Rojgar portal, only 21 individuals have been successfully placed in government and semi-government positions since April 2020.

REWIND: India in the past week

REWIND: India in the past week

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

We bring to you some of the best pictures from across the nation in the last one week.

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

EAM Jaishankar's mission is aimed at strengthening India's strategic autonomy in a complex international environment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Major airports on high alert after threat of terror attack on flight

Major airports on high alert after threat of terror attack on flight

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A threat of a bomb explosion or a possible suicide attack on an Air India flight from Mumbai sparked an alert with authorities beefing up security at major airports across the country. A high alert has been sounded in the Mumbai, Kochi and Ahmedabad airports.

PHOTOS: Airports prepare to resume flight ops

PHOTOS: Airports prepare to resume flight ops

Rediff.com22 May 2020

About a third of operations will be allowed under strict norms from Monday. The civil aviation ministry has issued a set of detailed guidelines to resume operations. Here's a glimpse of how airports are preparing to resume operations as per the new guidelines issued.

J&K: Terrorists strike twice ahead of Modi's rally

J&K: Terrorists strike twice ahead of Modi's rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

A Central Industrial Security Force trooper was injured on Sunday as terrorists hurled a grenade at a polling booth in Tral constituency of Pulwama district, where polling is to be held on Tuesday.

No water, soaring temperatures: The harsh conditions CRPF men face in Bastar

No water, soaring temperatures: The harsh conditions CRPF men face in Bastar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

According to latest statistics of the Home ministry, the seven forces -- the CRPF, the Border Security Force, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the Seema Sahastra Bal, the Central Industrial Security Forces, the National Security Guard and the Assam Rifles -- have lost 1,067 men in combat or counter-insurgency operations over a period of three years. But more than thrice -- as many as 3,611 personnel -- have died due to illnesses.

Mallya is still the boss at Force India

Mallya is still the boss at Force India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Troubled business tycoon Vijay Mallya, on Sunday, asserted that his stepping down as chairman of the United Spirits Ltd will not affect his control in Formula One team, Sahara Force India.

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'In Maharashtra he didn't buckle under pressure.' 'We expect him to do the same as the CBI Director.'

Mukesh Ambani gets 'Z' category security

Mukesh Ambani gets 'Z' category security

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

The home ministry has tasked country's lead anti-Naxal operations force Central Reserve Police Force to take the responsibility with immediate effect after the proposal to this effect was cleared by the office of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde.

India's first woman DGP who inspired Udaan passes away

India's first woman DGP who inspired Udaan passes away

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Born in Himachal Pradesh, Chaudhary was the country's second woman IPS officer after Kiran Bedi.

Drunk woman threatens to blow up Mumbai-bound AirAsia flight

Drunk woman threatens to blow up Mumbai-bound AirAsia flight

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

A woman passenger claimed that she had explosives and threatened to blow up the aircraft mid-air but it turned out to be a hoax. No bombs were found following a thorough search of the plane after it made an emergency landing.

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The students -- who were from the Central Agricultural University in Imphal -- had gone to visit the monument as part of an all-India educational tour.