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Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'The opposition parties didn't want voting as it would have exposed the cracks in their alliance. They ran away from the House'

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

Rediff.com3 May 2024

From a maths perspective, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans can still reach the IPL playoffs, but they need to ward off inner gremlins on Saturday to notch a mandatory win to keep that dream flickering.

'There Is No Modi Wave'

'There Is No Modi Wave'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'I am shocked that the BJP makes so many commitments. What did they deliver as the NDA?'

Should You Invest In ELSS?

Should You Invest In ELSS?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

If you are overweight on fixed-income instruments, go for ELSS, and vice versa.

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

On June 26, for the likes of me, the music died. Any impression of potential change held forth by the outcome of the 2024 general election, was vaporised, reveals Shyam G Menon.

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.

Should You Invest In Hybrid Mutual Funds?

Should You Invest In Hybrid Mutual Funds?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Regardless of market levels, invest in stocks and equity mutual funds in a staggered manner.

Realty 2019: Housing sales remain sore spot

Realty 2019: Housing sales remain sore spot

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

While sale of residential properties increased only marginally despite plethora of steps taken by the government through the year, office space leasing rose 40 per cent to touch an all-time high of 46.5 million sq ft -- a trend that drew investors to lap up India's first Real Estate Investment Trust at an issue size of nearly Rs 5,000 crore.

'One of the greatest stories in world sport': Cricketing world hails Jaiswal

'One of the greatest stories in world sport': Cricketing world hails Jaiswal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Prolific opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden Test double hundred in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, becoming the third youngest Indian to achieve the feat in his nascent-but-remarkable career.

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Catch all the action from the Upper and Lower House of Parliament.

What does govt have to do with Adani issue, asks BJP

What does govt have to do with Adani issue, asks BJP

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The SEBI and the RBI will look into it. Let their reports come in, BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani said.

Oppn takes no-trust vote route to force Modi to speak on Manipur

Oppn takes no-trust vote route to force Modi to speak on Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The opposition strategy to corner the government on Manipur will continue in the Rajya Sabha as well, the sources said.

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Despite the government's hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Khan, the joint Opposition succeeded in its month-long efforts to oust Khan from the prime minister's office as 174 members of the 342-member National Assembly voted against him in the wee hours of Sunday after a day of high drama.

Will student housing become cheaper?

Will student housing become cheaper?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Goldman-HDFC JV and OYO Hotels & Homes are betting big on student housing, says Raghavendra Kamath.

Not an inch of land ceded after Modi became PM in 2014: Rijiju

Not an inch of land ceded after Modi became PM in 2014: Rijiju

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Not an inch of land has been ceded since Narendra Modi became prime minister, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, hitting back at an opposition MP who accused the government of giving away Indian territory "bit by bit to China".

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

This is a good opportunity for long-term investors to pick quality small and midcap stocks at reasonable valuations.

Housing sales up 92% in Q2; breach pre-COVID level

Housing sales up 92% in Q2; breach pre-COVID level

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Housing demand has breached pre-COVID levels with 92 per cent year-on-year growth in sales during July-September period units across eight major cities, mainly on the back of stable prices, very low mortgage rates, property consultant Knight Frank India said on Monday. Releasing its India Real Estate Update for Q3 (July-September quarter) of the 2021 calendar year, the consultant reported that housing sales increased to 64,010 units from 33,404 units in the same period last year. In the previous April-June quarter, 27,453 residential units were sold. "The total residential sales of the top eight markets under review during Q3 2021, reached 104 per cent of 2019 quarterly average," the consultant said, adding that sales have breached pre-COVID levels.

Empty liquor bottles inside Bihar House causes uproar

Empty liquor bottles inside Bihar House causes uproar

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Empty bottles of liquor were discovered inside the premises of the legislature in dry Bihar, in a fresh embarrassment to the Nitish Kumar government in the state, which has been drawing flak over recent hooch tragedies that have claimed more than 40 lives.

Pak Parliament set to vote on no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan

Pak Parliament set to vote on no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Opposition parties need 172 members in the 342-member house to orchestrate the downfall of Prime Minister Khan.

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'It feels like Assam is good just as a tourist spot and not a place to earn and live.'

Shinde's Shiv Sena issues whip to all MLAs to attend Budget session

Shinde's Shiv Sena issues whip to all MLAs to attend Budget session

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has issued a whip to "all" its legislators to remain present full-time during the budget session of the Maharashtra legislature which began on Monday, in an apparent move to corner the faction headed by former CM Uddhav Thackeray.

Slapped 7-8 times, kicked in chest, stomach: Swati Maliwal In FIR

Slapped 7-8 times, kicked in chest, stomach: Swati Maliwal In FIR

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The details of the alleged assault on Maliwal, which took place at Kejriwal's official residence on Monday, emerged on Friday as the Rajya Sabha MP appeared before a magistrate to record her statement in the case.

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

In a historic transition, the Parliament moved into a swanky new complex on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter and the introduction of the women's reservation bill taking centre stage.

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The year was 2014. A small boy in his teens stood in front of Noida's most famous cricket coach Phool Chand's office room, and there was no parent accompanying him.

Low risk appetite only sees hunger for hybrids growing

Low risk appetite only sees hunger for hybrids growing

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Fund houses are exploring ways to differentiate themselves in the hybrid space. A relatively unknown hybrid fund variant, Balanced Hybrid, is about to see its first launch since the introduction of mutual fund (MF) scheme categorisation norms in 2017. WhiteOak Capital MF has filed papers with the regulator for this scheme, which comes amid increasing interest in the hybrid space. MFs anticipate that hybrids will become the preferred category for investors with a lower risk appetite following changes in debt fund taxation.

Nirmalaji, What Surprises Can We Expect?

Nirmalaji, What Surprises Can We Expect?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The interim Budget proposals that will be presented on February 1 in the backdrop of the general elections scheduled in April/May 2024 are likely to have a hint of populism, believe analysts, but are unlikely to derail the government from its path of fiscal prudence.

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The JD-U has five members in the Rajya Sabha, including deputy chairman Harivansh whose fate now hangs in the balance as he may have to resign since his party has moved out of the ruling alliance.

17th Lok Sabha to meet for final session, interim budget on Feb 1

17th Lok Sabha to meet for final session, interim budget on Feb 1

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Interim Budget on February 1 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections likely to be held in April-May.

Budget session: RS, LS to meet at separate times due to Covid curbs

Budget session: RS, LS to meet at separate times due to Covid curbs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The two Houses of Parliament will meet at separate times of the day for five hours each -- Rajya Sabha in the first half and Lok Sabha in the second half -- to ensure Covid distancing norms during the Budget Session beginning January 31.

Housing sector hopes for boost from pent-up demand

Housing sector hopes for boost from pent-up demand

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The key demand drivers -- such as low home loan rates and income tax sops, particularly for affordable housing -- that supported the recovery in H2 FY2021, remain in place and will spur recovery again, feel experts.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

24 of BJP's outgoing RS members don't get renominated

24 of BJP's outgoing RS members don't get renominated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Many senior BJP leaders and outgoing Rajya Sabha MPs, including seven Union ministers such as Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav, have not been renominated by the party for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls amid strong indications that several of them may contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Catch all the debates and discussions from both the Houses of Parliament.

New bill proposes Cabinet minister, not CJI in EC selection panel

New bill proposes Cabinet minister, not CJI in EC selection panel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

This is in contrast to a Supreme Court judgment of March which said the panel should comprise of the prime minister, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India.

In mutual fund foray, Zerodha plans to emulate its broking playbook

In mutual fund foray, Zerodha plans to emulate its broking playbook

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The newest entrant to the Rs 46-trillion mutual fund (MF) space - Zerodha - plans to focus strictly on the low-cost passive segment and offer its products solely through the commission-free digital route, as it aims to replicate its broking success in the MF space. "We will offer an array of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds that would help investors take varied exposures and build portfolios based on their financial needs and risk tolerance. "Zerodha Fund House (FH) products will be exclusively distributed online and available as direct plans to engage directly with individual investors and consumers, taking advantage of the pronounced shift from physical to digital interactions," said Vishal Jain, chief executive officer, Zerodha FH.

'Disinflationary stance allows for rate cuts'

'Disinflationary stance allows for rate cuts'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Investment creates capacity and reduces inflation. Income, employment, and savings rise.'

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The police said the child was shifted to a hospital in Indi where he was given preliminary treatment and was later shifted to a district hospital. He is currently stated to be stable, they said.

Imran to remain in power for next 15 days: Former minister

Imran to remain in power for next 15 days: Former minister

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Imran Khan will remain in power for another 15 days, former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed said on Sunday, hours after the former cricketer-turned-politician, in a controversial move, got the National Assembly dissolved.

Covaxin deal: Brazilian SC approves probe into Prez Bolsonaro

Covaxin deal: Brazilian SC approves probe into Prez Bolsonaro

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Last week, Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper reported that the government signed a deal for 20 million vaccine doses, $15 each. However, according to a secret message from the Brazilian embassy in New Delhi, the actual price for one dose was Rs 100 ($1.34).