News for 'Months of Speculation'

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reach Delhi to finalise cabinet berths

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reach Delhi to finalise cabinet berths

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Karnataka chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar arrived in New Delhi on Friday to discuss with the party's high command the names of ministers to be inducted into the new cabinet and the allocation of portfolios.

Why Dipa Karmakar accepted suspension in doping case

Why Dipa Karmakar accepted suspension in doping case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

India's gymnastics ace Dipa Karmakar on Saturday said she accepted provisional suspension after returning positive for a banned drug to swiftly resolve her case with the international federation.

Shashi Tharoor vs Ashok Gehlot for Cong prez post?

Shashi Tharoor vs Ashok Gehlot for Cong prez post?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Sources close to Gehlot said that Rahul Gandhi is his first choice for the top party post.

Rupee ends flat after hitting 8-month high

Rupee ends flat after hitting 8-month high

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The rupee had gained 40 paise to close at an eight-month high of 59.91 against the dollar on Friday.

Rupee hits eight-month high; sees best quarter since Sept 2012

Rupee hits eight-month high; sees best quarter since Sept 2012

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The rupee closed at 60.31/32 on Thursday.

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public since June 25. Is he unwell, or has he been purged?

Crest is a bit speculative

Crest is a bit speculative

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

However animation will be a big business in India, says Ramesh S Damani.

Why Saudi is going all out to sign football's biggest names

Why Saudi is going all out to sign football's biggest names

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Saudi clubs have spent more than 400 million euros ($439 million) in the close season to sign players from Europe's elite teams.

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Eshwarappa would turn 75 in June, the unofficial age bar in the BJP for leaders to contest polls and hold official positions.

Unfair to deprive fans from seeing India-Pakistan matches: Misbah

Unfair to deprive fans from seeing India-Pakistan matches: Misbah

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

'Certainly, Pakistan should be playing in the World Cup, even in India.'

Neeraj to compete in Lausanne Diamond League

Neeraj to compete in Lausanne Diamond League

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

He pulled out of the Birmingham CWG (July 28-August 8) just two days before the start of the multi-sport event as he was advised a four-week rest by his medical team. He then underwent rehabilitation in Germany.

Gold plunges to five-month low

Gold plunges to five-month low

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

Gold plunged by Rs 130 per ten gram at the opening and touched a five-month low of Rs 5180 on the bullion market in Mumbai on Thursday due to heavy selling spree.\n\n\n\n

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Following a serious injury lay-off, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will assess his fitness at club side Fitzroy-Doncaster's fixture this weekend.

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

In the video, Nath was talking to Raghuvanshi's supporters when he made the remarks about former CM Digvijaya Singh and his son.

First US Navy ship arrives at TN port for repairs after Indo-US pact

First US Navy ship arrives at TN port for repairs after Indo-US pact

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The USNS Salvor was welcomed with a ceremony at the shipyard on Monday, and it is the first ship to arrive after the signing of the MSRA.

Siddaramaiah reaches out to MLAs amid reports of discontent

Siddaramaiah reaches out to MLAs amid reports of discontent

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Legislators are said to be miffed and have complained that they had not been able to get work done in their constituencies, and also transfers (of Government servants) as requested, and have expressed unhappiness regarding Ministers, alleging non-cooperation.

A Banking Year Marked By Three Cs

A Banking Year Marked By Three Cs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das kept the red flag on cryptocurrencies flying, warning that the next financial crisis can be triggered by private cryptocurrencies if such speculative instruments are allowed to grow.

The Normalcy Of Extrajudicial Killings In India

The Normalcy Of Extrajudicial Killings In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

An unofficial and brutal justice system exists parallel to the official one, and it executes many times more of the accused than the official one executes convicts, points out Aakar Patel.

Day after fast, Sachin Pilot reaches Delhi

Day after fast, Sachin Pilot reaches Delhi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

There was speculation that he might meet the party's All India Congress Committee in-charge of Rajasthan Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and other senior leaders, but sources close to Pilot said no meetings were fixed.

Bourses push Sebi to allow longer F&O hours amid Gift Nifty launch

Bourses push Sebi to allow longer F&O hours amid Gift Nifty launch

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Close on heels of the launch of Gift Nifty (earlier SGX Nifty), domestic exchanges are pushing for extension of trading hours for the onshore derivatives market, said sources. Bourses are waiting for a final approval from market regulator Sebi on the proposal to keep the derivatives market open for longer hours, they said. The move is aimed at attracting more trading members for onshore futures and options (F&O) contracts amid risk that global investors could prefer trading at Gift City given the tax benefits.

Amritpal's uncle flown to Assam as search enters day 4

Amritpal's uncle flown to Assam as search enters day 4

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Over 100 people have been arrested so far in the crackdown, according to Punjab Police.

'There is not a major worry on the price front'

'There is not a major worry on the price front'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'I believe that as we produce more, our cost will come down further. We will maintain our competitiveness.'

Buying gold to be attractive again in 6 months

Buying gold to be attractive again in 6 months

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Investors, speculators, hedgers and consumers who sold their gold stocks to partly set off losses in the financial markets will start replenishing within six to eight months, says Ajay Mitra, managing director - Indian sub-continent, World Gold Council.

Imran Khan divorces wife after 10 months of marriage

Imran Khan divorces wife after 10 months of marriage

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The divorce comes amid reports that the cricketer-turned-politician did not approve of Reham meddling in political affairs.

I haven't met Tendulkar for the last 10 months, says Patil

I haven't met Tendulkar for the last 10 months, says Patil

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Speculation is rife that the two-Test series against the West Indies could be Sachin Tendulkar's Swansong, but chief selector Sandeep Patil says he hasn't discussed with the senior cricketer his future plans for close to a year.

JD-U Legislature Party meeting on Feb 7, speculation on CM

JD-U Legislature Party meeting on Feb 7, speculation on CM

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

A meeting of the Janata Dal-United Legislature Party has been called on February seven amid reports that Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was under pressure to quit and make way for his predecessor Nitish Kumar.

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The INDIA bloc is also likely to announce a secretariat for smooth coordination between the constituents and it is likely to be set up in the national capital. Besides, the members will also discuss the issue of having a coordinator or a chairperson to head the alliance.

'Anguished' Pankaja Munde to take a break, questions NCP's induction

'Anguished' Pankaja Munde to take a break, questions NCP's induction

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pankaja Munde on Friday said she was planning to take a break for "one or two months" as she was anguished at her integrity being questioned time and again.

Currency options are for speculation, not goals

Currency options are for speculation, not goals

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

In the last four months, the daily average turnover of currency options has increased from Rs 600 crore to Rs 3,000 crore.

EPL PIX: Chelsea rally in dramatic draw with Liverpool

EPL PIX: Chelsea rally in dramatic draw with Liverpool

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Rupee tumbles to over 7-month low, down 42 paise

Rupee tumbles to over 7-month low, down 42 paise

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The dollar index was up by a whopping 0.45 per cent against basket of six major global rivals, which also pushed the rupee to log its biggest daily loss since September 15.

Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Ashwin suggested that the Asia Cup 2023 should be shifted to Sri Lanka instead of being held in Pakistan.

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Pawar, who was also the deputy CM in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022, enjoys the image of a grassroot leader and an able administrator.

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras on Saturday said he will contest the next Lok Sabha polls from Hajipur, rebuffing his nephew Chirag Paswan who has staked claim on late father Ram Vilas Paswan's constituency.

Nitish 'would like' to host Opposition meet in Patna after K'taka poll

Nitish 'would like' to host Opposition meet in Patna after K'taka poll

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hinted that a meeting of opposition leaders may take place in Patna after the crucial Karnataka assembly polls were over as many would be busy electioneering there.

Cement sector remains a puzzle to investors

Cement sector remains a puzzle to investors

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The cement industry continues to present a puzzle to investors.

Rupee hits fresh 1-month low of 62.31 against dollar

Rupee hits fresh 1-month low of 62.31 against dollar

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The rupee extended its fall for the fourth consecutive day by losing another 6 paise to hit a fresh one-month low of 62.31.

Cricket Buzz: Misbah skipping third ODI triggers speculation

Cricket Buzz: Misbah skipping third ODI triggers speculation

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The trouble-prone Pakistan cricket team dressing room was once again witness to some drama and it took PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan's intervention to diffuse the controversy generated by Misbah-ul-Haq's decision to rest from the third ODI against Australia.

Amid global headwinds, gold gives 16.1% returns

Amid global headwinds, gold gives 16.1% returns

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Gold, the safest haven amid the ongoing uncertainty, also emerged as one of the most lucrative investment options in financial year 2022-23 with an impressive return of 16.1 per cent in rupee terms, and 2.3 per cent returns in dollars. And, had it not been for the very high inflow of smuggled gold and the huge discount prevailing in the market due to high prices, the returns in gold would have been much higher, analysts said. The precious metal has consistently been delivering positive returns in India since 2016.

PCB dismisses speculation of Butt facing ban

PCB dismisses speculation of Butt facing ban

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rejected reports that suspended Test captain Salman Butt is set to be banned for seven years on charges of spot-fixing, saying that ICC will reach a decision only after a hearing to be held in Doha next month.