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Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ponting called for an investigation into the ball change and now the owner of Dukes' ball is set to launch an internal probe into the row.

All Set For August 15, 2023

All Set For August 15, 2023

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Glimpses from the preparations and rehearsal for Independence Day.

Hero MotoCorp launches Splendor Pro Classic and Passion Pro TR

Hero MotoCorp launches Splendor Pro Classic and Passion Pro TR

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

To begin the festive season with a bang country's leading two-wheeler maker today launched two new products in the market priced up to Rs 51,550

Hero MotoCorp's Pawan Munjal is highest paid director

Hero MotoCorp's Pawan Munjal is highest paid director

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Hero MotoCorp's promoter Pawan Munjal emerged as the highest paid director.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, global cues, macroeconomic data announcements and the ongoing quarterly earnings are the major triggers that will dictate trends in stock markets this week, analysts said. Besides, the trading activity of foreign investors and the movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude will also be tracked. "All eyes are on the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for November 1, particularly due to the multi-year high levels of the US bond yields.

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Mehta said some bushes were there on the ground which have been cleared and some branches were trimmed so that vehicles could pass on an approach road there.

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

President Joe Biden and other top US leaders had been warning for days that America would strike back at the militias, and they made it clear it wouldn't be just one hit but a "tiered response" over time.

Army chief to brief CCS on China-focused mountain corps

Army chief to brief CCS on China-focused mountain corps

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The China-focused mountain corps will include three mountain divisions (20,000 soldiers each), complete with tactical airlift capability, armed with necessary armoured regiments and artillery components, and deployment of C-130J Hercules aircraft, reveals R S Chauhan.

Army chief to brief CCS on China-focused mountain corps

Army chief to brief CCS on China-focused mountain corps

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The China-focused mountain corps will include three mountain divisions (20,000 soldiers each), complete with tactical airlift capability, armed with necessary armoured regiments and artillery components, and deployment of C-130J Hercules aircraft, reveals R S Chauhan.

ERSA, Corp of Signals reach last eight

ERSA, Corp of Signals reach last eight

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

The former beat Andhra XI while Signals got the better of Karnataka XI in the Beighton Cup hockey tournament.

2 Army captains among 4 soldiers killed, 2 injured in Rajouri encounter

2 Army captains among 4 soldiers killed, 2 injured in Rajouri encounter

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fierce gunfight was going on in the area with the induction of more troops to neutralise two terrorists trapped at the spot, they said.

Atlas Corp looking for Indian NGOs

Atlas Corp looking for Indian NGOs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

What: iVolunteer, an NGO based in India has partnered with Atlas Corps and is inviting professionals working in the development sector to work for a year in the USA.

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Commissioned into the 5th Gorkha Rifles regiment, he has had an illustrious military career spanning 36 years during which he held several prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments

News Corp considering F1 motor racing bid: Source

News Corp considering F1 motor racing bid: Source

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is in the early stages of talks about forming a consortium to acquire control of Formula One motor racing, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Indian Oil Corp retains top rank in Fortune 500 list

Indian Oil Corp retains top rank in Fortune 500 list

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

State-run Indian Oil Corp is the biggest company in terms of revenue, followed by Reliance Industries, according to the Fortune 500 list of Indian companies for 2012.

Asian CL match called off after Saudis refuse to take to pitch due to...

Asian CL match called off after Saudis refuse to take to pitch due to...

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League match with Iran's Sepahan was called off on Monday after the Saudi team refused to leave their dressing-room due to a statue of an assassinated Iranian general being placed at the entrance to the pitch.

News Corp, MS plan joint bid for Yahoo

News Corp, MS plan joint bid for Yahoo

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

It was reported that media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp was in talks with Microsoft for launching a joint bid for Yahoo. Yahoo is trying to remain independant & thwarting MS's takeover bid. But if News Corporation throws its weight behind Microsoft's offer, allowing the latter to raise its bid, it would put even more pressure on Yahoo and its shareholders. If the joint bid comes through, it would unite 3 most popular websites: Yahoo, Microsoft's MSN & News Corps' MySpace.

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India is set to press for early disengagement of troops from the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh at a fresh round of high-level military talks with China on August 14, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Will respond to attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria: US

Will respond to attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria: US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

After the October 7 attack by Iranian-backed Hamas forces on Israel, the United States military has blamed other Iranian-backed proxy groups for near-daily attacks against its forces in Iraq and Syria.

90% of Nifty 500 stocks trade above 200-DMA; time to be selective: Analysts

90% of Nifty 500 stocks trade above 200-DMA; time to be selective: Analysts

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Nearly 90 per cent of the stocks comprising the National Stock Exchange Nifty 500 Index and 49 of the 50 stocks that make up the Nifty50 are trading above their respective 200-day moving averages (DMAs). The 200-DMA is considered one of the most relevant trend indicators by investors and traders. They believe that stocks and indices trading above this key level exhibit strength and are likely to rally, while those trading below this level are viewed as bearish, with the stock/index expected to see a selloff.

4 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Poonch

4 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

A joint operation was launched by the Army and police in the Sindhara top area of the Surankote belt on Monday night which led to a firefight, they said.

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Blow for promoter group in Birla Corp AGM as well

Blow for promoter group in Birla Corp AGM as well

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

It was a replay of the annual general meetings of the cable companies of the M P Birla group last month even as the Birla side raised "illegalities" in the latest poll results.

Auto industry Q2 preview: Product mix, commodity tailwinds to aid margins

Auto industry Q2 preview: Product mix, commodity tailwinds to aid margins

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Automobile manufacturers are likely to report strong numbers for the September quarter of Financial Year 2023-24 (Q2 FY24), riding on growth across segments and offset by a marginal drop in overall two-wheeler (2W) volumes. Higher average selling price (ASP) year-on-year (YoY), which was necessitated by price hikes taken by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and an improved product mix will also aid revenues and margins. Moreover, commodity prices are down on a YoY basis, leading to higher margins in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda).

Women in defence forces to get same leave as officers

Women in defence forces to get same leave as officers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The defence ministry on Sunday said the decision is in line with Singh's vision of "inclusive participation" of all women in the armed forces, irrespective of their ranks.

2 Army officers, jawan and Dy SP killed in J-K gunfight, soldier missing

2 Army officers, jawan and Dy SP killed in J-K gunfight, soldier missing

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An Army colonel commanding a battalion, a major and a Jammu and Kashmir deputy superintendent of police were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in the higher reaches of Kokorenag area in the valley while one soldier was missing, officials said on Wednesday.

Smallcaps see biggest monthly leap in 3 years; Nifty climbs 5.5% in Nov

Smallcaps see biggest monthly leap in 3 years; Nifty climbs 5.5% in Nov

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Notwithstanding concerns about lofty valuations, smallcaps recorded their most significant monthly gain in nearly three years in November. The National Stock Exchange Nifty Smallcap 100 finished the month with a 12 per cent gain, the most since February 2021 when it rose by 12.2 per cent. After declining by 4.1 per cent in the preceding month, the Nifty Midcap 100 rose by 10.4 per cent, the most since July 2022.

Windstream to buy Q-Comm Corp for $782 mn

Windstream to buy Q-Comm Corp for $782 mn

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Telecom firm Windstream Corp has said it will acquire Q-Comm Corp, a privately held fiber-optic network operator for $782 million.

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Two terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) commander trained in Afghanistan, were killed in a gunfight with security forces on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said.

India, China agree to maintain military, diplomatic channel talks

India, China agree to maintain military, diplomatic channel talks

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday said the talks were held in an "open and constructive manner" for an early and mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues.

Day 7 of op: Security forces comb through Anantnag forest

Day 7 of op: Security forces comb through Anantnag forest

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Security forces sieved through the dense forests of Gadole in Kashmir Valley's Anantnag district for the seventh day on Tuesday, one of Jammu and Kashmir's longest anti-militancy operations that has claimed the lives of three officers and a soldier.

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere. That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

Iran warns Israel of possible action, says regime crossed red lines

Iran warns Israel of possible action, says regime crossed red lines

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Mentioning the recent attacks on US forces in Syria and Iraq, he added, "The US sent messages to the Axis of Resistance but received a clear response on the battlefield."

Hero MotoCorp to launch superbikes, ties up with EBR

Hero MotoCorp to launch superbikes, ties up with EBR

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

EBR that produces race-only machines for bikes may just help Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (formerly Hero Honda Motors Ltd.) to build a powerful range of bikes post its divorce with Honda Motors.

Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen's hits and misses

Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen's hits and misses

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Paul Allen has constructed a $15 billion portfolio of tech, sports, real estate and energy investments.

Soldier attacked in Kerala, 'PFI' painted on body; Army launches probe

Soldier attacked in Kerala, 'PFI' painted on body; Army launches probe

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Military Intelligence personnel have reached the spot and would be directing the investigation into the alleged assault on the soldier.

US court allows Sikh marines to keep beard, wear turbans

US court allows Sikh marines to keep beard, wear turbans

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

A United States court has ruled that Marine Corps cannot deny entry to Sikhs sporting a beard and wearing a turban, in a major victory for three recruits from the community who can now join the elite unit's basic training without having to forfeit their religious beliefs.

5 soldiers injured as Major opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in J-K

5 soldiers injured as Major opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in J-K

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The sources said there was a firing practice going on at the camp for the past several days and the accused officer started firing on his colleagues and subordinates without any provocation on Thursday.

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Citing sources within the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), the Geo News reported that the names of the PTI leaders and its party chief have been added for their involvement in the May 9 violence and desecration of martyrs' monuments.