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CBI officer probing Asthana sent to Andamans, team disbanded

CBI officer probing Asthana sent to Andamans, team disbanded

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

M Nageswar Rao, who took over the duties and functions of CBI director late on Tuesday night, appointed Satish Dagar as superintendent of police to probe the case, they said.

'Adopt stock-specific, not sector, approach'

'Adopt stock-specific, not sector, approach'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Today, there is no easy money to be made after the run-up in equities.'

'Are we out of the woods? No, but...'

'Are we out of the woods? No, but...'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'But we are much better than what we all had expected and planned, and what all the prophets of doom had predicted.'

India may get COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021: Report

India may get COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021: Report

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

While the vaccine could be available at $3-6 (Rs 225 to Rs 550) per dose, herd immunity might be two years away due to implementation challenges, it said, adding the experience in large scale adult vaccination programmes is thin.

Carmakers pin hopes on Bharat to boost sales

Carmakers pin hopes on Bharat to boost sales

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

While customers in metro cities are still buying cars, quick growth is likely only from upcountry markets, where highways and roads are being built, and discretionary income and aspirations are rising.

SC upholds validity of amendment to FCRA provisions, says strict rule must

SC upholds validity of amendment to FCRA provisions, says strict rule must

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The top court noted many recipients of foreign contributions had not utilised the same for the purposes for which they were registered or granted prior permission under the Act.

'I am in my honeymoon phase again'

'I am in my honeymoon phase again'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'I was told so often by people, "Please leave your brains at home".' 'And I would say, "I only have myself to offer. I can't dance like Madhuri Dixit or Shilpa Shetty. I can only come and act."'

Indian pharma firms working on new repurposed drug for Covid-19

Indian pharma firms working on new repurposed drug for Covid-19

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Many companies globally are working on plasma research to develop and manufacture hyperimmune globulin therapies from plasma donations.

INS Visakhapatnam: India's Most Potent Destroyer

INS Visakhapatnam: India's Most Potent Destroyer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

INS Vishakapatnam's ground attack and anti-ship capabilities are achieved through a bank of BrahMos cruise missiles that can be fired at targets up to 295 km away.

3rd phase of Mumbai Metro may start in Dec

3rd phase of Mumbai Metro may start in Dec

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

On Tuesday, the state-run Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, the planning body, indicated that it expected to award the contract before December, which would pave the way to kick start construction in the same month.

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Five years after demonetisation, which sought to curb black money and reduce cash circulation in the economy, 70 per cent of respondents said they paid a large component of the total payment towards a real estate transaction in cash. About 16 per cent said they paid over half the amount in cash, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

How hedge funds make money for HNIs

How hedge funds make money for HNIs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

These funds give the wealthy an option to invest in strategies that other equity products like mutual funds and portfolio management services cannot, says Nishant Agarwal.

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The National Recruitment Agency will prove to be a boon for crores of youngsters, the PM said.

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes Kumar Abishek.

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

In a statement, the PMO said three vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which two are in Phase II and one is in Phase-III. It further said Indian Scientists and research teams are collaborating and strengthening the research capacities in neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

IAF carries out night time patrol in eastern Ladakh

IAF carries out night time patrol in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The frequency of day and night operations by frontline fighter jets is a signal that India will continue to put pressure on China until the status quo ante is restored in all the areas in eastern Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Gogra and Hot Springs, government sources said.

Gurdaspur attack magnifies armour shortage scare

Gurdaspur attack magnifies armour shortage scare

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Army, paramilitary and police forces continue going into harm's way with outdated bulletproof jackets (BPJs), and helmets designed for motorcycle riding, not for the impact of a nine-millimetre bullet.

Jan-Dhan not perfect, but its progress is laudable

Jan-Dhan not perfect, but its progress is laudable

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The government scheme has a long way to go before its ultimate goals of universal financial inclusion and financial literacy are achieved.

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in India with the launch of its new offering Kushaq, priced between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 17.6 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

Kerala records most cybercrimes amid lockdown

Kerala records most cybercrimes amid lockdown

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The key threats seen during this period ranged from phishing attacks to rogue apps disguised as COVID-19 information apps that targeted users sensitive data.

Congress spent Rs 61 lakh on Facebook ads for Bihar polls

Congress spent Rs 61 lakh on Facebook ads for Bihar polls

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Pages for the Bharatiya Janata Party's Bihar arm (BJP Bihar), Janata Dal-United, and Chirag Paswan (of the Lok Janshakti Party) saw between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 30 lakh in ad spends.

Retailers making the most of 'new' Bharat

Retailers making the most of 'new' Bharat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Riding on this change in aspirations, V-Mart a value retail chain is growing close to 22 per cent year-on-year, and is aggressively looking to expand its footprint, with 60 new stores this year.

Alliance Air to focus on cost control, phasing out of expat pilots

Alliance Air to focus on cost control, phasing out of expat pilots

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Alliance Air, which is the largest regional airline, is currently operating 77 daily flights compared to 126 last year.

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO reveals its plan for 2020

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO reveals its plan for 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Indian Space Research Organisation has resolved to alight its lander on the lunar surface with Chandrayaan-3 in addition to a maiden solar expedition in 2020.

India's E-Commerce: Great Leap Forward

India's E-Commerce: Great Leap Forward

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Live commerce, quick commerce, group buying, WhatsApp commerce, dukaantech have made their mark.

Cool prospects for consumer durable firms as temperature set to soar

Cool prospects for consumer durable firms as temperature set to soar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

IMD expects day temperatures to remain above-normal in select regions across the country between March and May 2021.

Centre approves Rs 23,123 cr package to fight Covid

Centre approves Rs 23,123 cr package to fight Covid

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Mandaviya said this is the second phase of the Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package as the Central government had given Rs 15,000 crore earlier for setting up Covid-dedicated hospitals and health centres across the country.

Cobrapost stings again: Exposes 10 banks

Cobrapost stings again: Exposes 10 banks

Rediff.com10 May 2013

It includes banks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda and Bank of India.

EPFO may now get to invest in cash-starved infra sector

EPFO may now get to invest in cash-starved infra sector

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

At present, the EPFO is mandated to invest 20-45 per cent of its incremental funds - of around Rs 1.5 trillion - in debt-related instruments.

US shares anti-missile know-how with India

US shares anti-missile know-how with India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

New Delhi is also looking at similar systems being offered by Russia and Israel.

'I have been hit!'

'I have been hit!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Air Commodore Jawahar Lal Bhargava recalls how he ejected from his failing aircraft in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Many of the stories, the pictures going out of India worldwide lately with these provocative processions, taunting of Muslims, bulldozers targeting mostly their properties, the sweeping 'othering' of a community of 200 million are painting the front pages and TV screens in the democratic world. That is where most of the friends we covet lie. Soon enough, these will also make our vital friends among the Muslim nations, from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, uneasy. The best time for course correction is now, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'LIC's investment decisions won't change'

'LIC's investment decisions won't change'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'We try to pick up stocks early and hold onto them for the long term.' 'We are not someone who buys and sells on a daily basis.'

NRI investors sue ICICI Venture over losses

NRI investors sue ICICI Venture over losses

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

ICICI Venture denied the allegations, noting it had extended the lifespan of the Dynamic India Fund III by three years

Will the entry of PEs into banks lead to better governance?

Will the entry of PEs into banks lead to better governance?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Private equity (PE) is set to play a bigger role in banks. Of 21 recommendations accepted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) out of 31 made by its Internal Working Group (IWG), its stance on non-promoter holdings in private banks is seen with excitement, though it doesn't refer to PEs explicitly. On non-promoter holdings in these banks, the RBI said this will be capped at 10 per cent of the paid-up voting equity share capital in the case "of natural persons and non-financial institutions and entities"; and "at 15 per cent for all categories of financial institutions, entities, supranational institutions, public sector undertaking, or the government." While this is a modification of the IWG's stance for the non-promoter holding in banks at up to 15 per cent, it does open up a huge window for PEs, all the same. This is because, while the RBI has remained silent on the eligibility of industrial houses for bank licences, fresh high-quality capital in large amounts can only come from PEs.

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

For 'a person who has dedicated his life to teaching students, guiding them to restoring monuments and preserving our built heritage, I never dreamt that my home will one day be demolished.'

Road ahead for 'mock meat' is long but holds promise

Road ahead for 'mock meat' is long but holds promise

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

India's plant-based meat market is estimated at $30-40 million, largely driven by consumer packaged food. The market size in India is likely to touch $500 million in three years.

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The NRA will have representatives of IBPS, SSC and Indian Railways.

Why are banks afraid of trade unions?

Why are banks afraid of trade unions?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Individual banks should break away from the industry pact and have their own settlements with the unions, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.