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Avoid keeping large amounts with brokers

Avoid keeping large amounts with brokers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Keep your mobile number and e-mail updated. When you receive the weekly report on cash holdings, check to ensure there is no discrepancy between the amount you have kept with the broker and what the latter has reported, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state -- but China views the self-ruled island as a breakaway province. Beijing has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve unification.

'By the end of this year, our temples' funds will be empty'

'By the end of this year, our temples' funds will be empty'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'So far we have paid our salaries and pension in full because we had some reserve fund.' 'But we cannot afford to do so for more than another three months.'

Amazon's Bezos invests another $1 bn in India

Amazon's Bezos invests another $1 bn in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

In December last year, Amazon invested over Rs 1,700 crore into its payments and wholesale business units in India, while in October it had infused over Rs 4,400 crore (more than USD 600 million) in its various units in India, including marketplace and food retail. Bezos last visited India in 2014 when he presented Amazon's Indian unit with a giant cheque for USD 2 billion. Since then, Amazon has pledged a further USD 3.5 billion to expand in the country and the USD 1 billion investment announced on Wednesday would take the total committed investment to USD 6.5 billion.

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

A genuine attempt was made to reset relations in a positive way, signalling a stepping back from the brink of conflict, much to the relief of the world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Harmanpreet urges fans to protect 'Mother Earth'

Harmanpreet urges fans to protect 'Mother Earth'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

India women's T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur urged everyone to protect and preserve our 'mother earth'. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju posted a video showcasing an aerial view of forests in Arunachal Pradesh.

To avoid repeat of 2017, Goa Cong moves candidates to resort

To avoid repeat of 2017, Goa Cong moves candidates to resort

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

All the candidates checked in the resort on Tuesday evening with their luggage, indicating that the government formation may be a long haul.

Modi launches Swachh Bharat 2 to make cities garbage-free

Modi launches Swachh Bharat 2 to make cities garbage-free

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Software giant Wipro's Azim Premji donated Rs 9,713 crore or Rs 27 crore a day to retain his top rank among Indian philanthropists in FY21. Premji, the founder chairman of the company, increased his donation by nearly a fourth during the pandemic year, as per the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021, which had HCL's Shiv Nadar at second place with contributions of Rs 1,263 crore towards upliftment causes. Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, India's richest man, came third on the list with a Rs 577 crore contribution and was succeeded by Kumar Mangalam Birla with Rs 377 crore.

Only Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh's photos in Delhi govt offices: Kejriwal

Only Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh's photos in Delhi govt offices: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

"The Delhi government will function on the principles of these two freedom fighters," Kejriwal said.

In final speech as VP Naidu deplores 'freebie culture'

In final speech as VP Naidu deplores 'freebie culture'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The remarks by Naidu in his last address as the country's Vice President came even as Telangana's ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi RS said the welfare of poorer sections of society is not a freebie and that welfare measures taken by governments should continue.

Suvendu Adhikari to take on Mamata in WB house

Suvendu Adhikari to take on Mamata in WB house

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced Adhikari's name as leader of the BJP legislature party in the assembly after a meeting of the legislators at the party's Hastings office.

'BJP spent Rs 40-50 crore on each MLA'

'BJP spent Rs 40-50 crore on each MLA'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'Since we defeated their evil designs on July 10, their poaching approach became more aggressive with using blackmail and money power as tools to finish off the political opposition in Goa.'

Dish TV vs Yes Bank: Another corporate battle looms

Dish TV vs Yes Bank: Another corporate battle looms

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Even as the corporate battle over Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) has reached the Bombay high court, another Essel Group firm - Dish TV India - is gearing up for a legal battle with YES Bank by planning to move the National Company Law Tribunal to appoint six of its nominees on the board of the loss-making company. While Dish TV said YES Bank has acquired 26 per cent stake by invoking the pledged shares of Essel Group promoter, it also said YES Bank must make an open offer to shareholders of the company, according to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) takeover code. This, as YES Bank is seeking to take control of the company, said Dish TV.

Quad will do 'positive things': Jaishankar hits back at China

Quad will do 'positive things': Jaishankar hits back at China

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'Our record and our actions and stances is fairly clear and by criticising it repeatedly, it doesn't make us less credible'

Tendulkar pays tribute to nurses, says grateful for everything they do

Tendulkar pays tribute to nurses, says grateful for everything they do

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on May 12

Harbhajan, wife Geeta to feed 5000 families in Jalandhar

Harbhajan, wife Geeta to feed 5000 families in Jalandhar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has pledged to feed 5000 under-privileged families in his native Jalandhar, who are suffering due to the coronavirus pandemic which has infected over a million people globally and wreaked havoc on the economy.

PM says he couldn't go to Jalandhar temple as there were no arrangements

PM says he couldn't go to Jalandhar temple as there were no arrangements

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Such is the situation of the government in Punjab, the prime minister said while hitting out the Congress, and asserted that he will come to Jalandhar again and pay obeisance at the Devi Talab Mandir.

Rahul performs Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, calls Modi '21st-century king'

Rahul performs Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, calls Modi '21st-century king'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

In Haridwar, where he performed 'Ganga Aarti' at the famous Har Ki Pauri Ghat, Gandhi said, "We will give you a chief minister who comes to you, listens to your problems and runs the government accordingly."

No reason to hide Covid deaths; effort is to vaccinate all at earliest: Health Minister

No reason to hide Covid deaths; effort is to vaccinate all at earliest: Health Minister

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Replying to a short duration discussion on COVID-19 management in Rajya Sabha, the minister said technology transfer to several companies has started and they will begin production in the coming days to reduce vaccine shortage in the country.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

COVID-19: RCB to donate for oxygen support

COVID-19: RCB to donate for oxygen support

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday pledged financial assistance for infrastructure 'related to oxygen support' in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and will also raise funds by auctioning special blue jerseys to be worn by players in an upcoming IPL match.

Rajasthan's only CPI-M MLA supports Gehlot govt

Rajasthan's only CPI-M MLA supports Gehlot govt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Balwan Poonia said he will vote in favour of the Congress government if there is a floor test in the assembly.

Why Anil Ambani wants Edelweiss banned from capital markets

Why Anil Ambani wants Edelweiss banned from capital markets

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Reliance Group, recently, accused L&T Finance and Edelweiss Group entities of "illegal" and "motivated" actions in invoking the pledged shares of Anil Ambani group's three listed firms and selling them in open market causing a steep fall in share values.

When gold saved the day for India

When gold saved the day for India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The pledging of gold to tide over a balance of payments crisis in 1991 became an emotive national issue at the time.

Heineken can now buy extra stake in United Breweries

Heineken can now buy extra stake in United Breweries

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said that the proposed additional stake buy in United Breweries (UB) by Dutch major Heineken does not raise any competition concerns, effectively clearing the deal. In its order, the CCI said, "It is submitted that the proposed transaction does not give rise to competition concerns regardless of delineation of the relevant market for the purpose of this filing." UB is the country's largest beer company, while Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer after Anheuser-Busch (AB) InBev.

Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to 'Mission Oxygen'

Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to 'Mission Oxygen'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday donated Rs one crore to procure oxygen concentrators for COVID-19 patients in the country as it battles a severe second wave of the global pandemic.

COVID-19 crisis: How India's small businesses will survive

COVID-19 crisis: How India's small businesses will survive

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'Their dharma propels them to pay their workers; otherwise, they know the boys would starve.' 'At the same time they will not allow their business to suffer,' observes Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Sledger-in-chief Warner pledges to get into more Indian heads

Sledger-in-chief Warner pledges to get into more Indian heads

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

David Warner has described his team's mental battles with opponents as banter, not sledging.

Pak home to 12 foreign terrorist organisations: Report

Pak home to 12 foreign terrorist organisations: Report

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

United States officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations or target for numerous armed and non state militant groups, some of which have existed since the 1980s, the independent Congressional Research Service said in the report.

RIL's Rs 53,125 cr rights issue will be India's biggest equity fund raise

RIL's Rs 53,125 cr rights issue will be India's biggest equity fund raise

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The rights issue price has been set at Rs 1,257 a share, a discount of nearly 14 per cent to the last closing price of Rs 1,459. The company had set May 14 as the record date for the rights issue, which meant shareholders as on that day would be eligible to apply. Shareholders will be able to apply for one share for every 15 shares held.

Countries must vaccinate 10% of people by Sept: WHO chief

Countries must vaccinate 10% of people by Sept: WHO chief

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Voicing concern over many countries failing to vaccinate their people, World Health Organisation chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday called for vaccinating at least 10 per cent of the population of every country by September as he described vaccination as the best way to control the pandemic and reboot the global economy.

Households in southern states more indebted than rest

Households in southern states more indebted than rest

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Household indebtedness is higher in the southern states as compared to the other parts of the country, a report said on Tuesday. Citing the All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS) data from 2013-2019, domestic agency India Ratings said household indebtedness both in rural and urban areas was higher in southern states than rest of India. In 2019, Telangana with 67.2 per cent had the highest proportion of its rural households indebted and Nagaland with 6.6 per cent had the lowest proportion of its rural households indebted.

India to receive $630 million to fight polio

India to receive $630 million to fight polio

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The Gates Foundation is awarding a $255 million challenge grant to Rotary, which the latter will match with an additional $100 million raised by its members over the next three years. At the same time, the United Kingdom is giving an additional $150 million and Germany $130 million both to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

Cleaning Ganga public's job too: Jal Shakti minister

Cleaning Ganga public's job too: Jal Shakti minister

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The society needs to consider cleaning the Ganga river as its responsibility and not see it as just the government's job, Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Wednesday.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The national budget 2019-20 had an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles scheme to boost electric mobility and increase the number of EVs in commercial fleets.

Karvy declared defaulter by NSE for misuse of clients' securities

Karvy declared defaulter by NSE for misuse of clients' securities

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The total default is said to be in excess of Rs 3,000 crore - making this the largest default by a broker.

RBI move lifts market mood; Sensex rallies 460 points

RBI move lifts market mood; Sensex rallies 460 points

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

SBI was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting over 2 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Nestle India, IndusInd Bank, M&M, Bajaj Auto and Maruti. NSE Nifty advanced 135.55 points to 14,819.05.