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Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka on Friday sought to woo farmers, women and younger generation with a slew of welfare measures in its last budget in the current term, also earmarking Rs 1000 crore towards development and renovation of various temples and maths in the state.

SIP account redemptions rise to 11-mth high as investors dip into savings

SIP account redemptions rise to 11-mth high as investors dip into savings

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Retail investors seem to have dipped into their mutual fund savings to meet pre-festival spending. According to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), investors pulled out Rs 6,578 crore from their systematic investment plan (SIP) accounts in September, the highest in the last 11 months. The redemptions were on the higher side during the previous festive season as well.

JD-S should be ready for polls at any time: HDK's son to cadres

JD-S should be ready for polls at any time: HDK's son to cadres

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'There is no problem to the government. It will complete (its tenure). You get tensed due to reports in media. It is not like that. '

Dia Mirza is ravishing in green

Dia Mirza is ravishing in green

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Oozing elegance, she strode the ramp for designers Shantanu and Nikhil in a structured gown.

Vaani vs Bhumi: Who rocked the silver jumpsuit?

Vaani vs Bhumi: Who rocked the silver jumpsuit?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

One jumpsuit. Three looks. Take your pick!

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

RoundGlass Punjab FC scripted history on Saturday as they clinched the I-League title with a game to spare.

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for second year in row

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for second year in row

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani for the second year in a row drew no salary from his flagship firm Reliance Industries in the last fiscal as he voluntarily gave up remuneration in light of the pandemic hitting the business and economy. In its latest annual report, Reliance said Ambani's remuneration for the financial year 2020-21 was "nil". In June 2020, Mukesh D Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, voluntarily decided to forego his salary for the year 2020-21, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in India, which exacted a huge toll on the societal, economic and industrial health of the nation.

ICC to accept sealed bids as usual, e-auction only in case of 'tie'

ICC to accept sealed bids as usual, e-auction only in case of 'tie'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In fact, the ICC on Friday, sent out multiple clarifications to the interested parties on the bidding process that will be held in August for the cycle starting 2024.

Pics: Nushrat's white-hot look is stunning

Pics: Nushrat's white-hot look is stunning

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Designer Sonaakshi Raaj, who is set to tie the knot with Nikhil Merani, threw a cocktail party for B-Town celebs.

Ananya Panday glams up the red carpet

Ananya Panday glams up the red carpet

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Lakme Fashion Week celebrated their 20th anniversary with a grand bash in Mumbai.

Gill's ton guides Punjab to semis; Mumbai, Vidarbha through

Gill's ton guides Punjab to semis; Mumbai, Vidarbha through

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Shubman Gill celebrated his T20I call-up for the New Zealand tour in style, smashing his maiden century in the format as Punjab defeated Karnataka by nine runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-finals in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

Around 31 mn households demand work under MGNREGA in May

Around 31 mn households demand work under MGNREGA in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Around 31 million households have demanded work under the flagship MGNREGA in the month of May this year, which is almost 11 per cent more than the same period last year and much higher than the corresponding pre-Covid period, data sourced from the website showed today. In April 2022, around 23.26 million households have sought work under the scheme which as per the provisional data for May has risen to almost 31 million households. The April 2022 work demand was almost 11.15 per cent less than the corresponding period of April 2021.

Nitish may sit it out for Bihar bypolls, Tejashwi likely to campaign alone

Nitish may sit it out for Bihar bypolls, Tejashwi likely to campaign alone

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said he might not campaign for the by-elections to a couple of assembly segments in the state where his current ally Rashtriya Janata Dal is locked in a straight contest with his former alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party.

Patna police officer behind RSS-PFI remark blames 'selective misinterpretation'

Patna police officer behind RSS-PFI remark blames 'selective misinterpretation'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Patna's senior superintendent of police Manavjeet Singh Dhillon, who is in the eye of a storm for allegedly comparing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh with Islamic extremist outfit Popular Front of India, on Friday asserted that the controversy stemmed from a "selective interpretation" of his statement.

BJP jolts Nitish in Bihar bypoll, snatches Kurhani seat

BJP jolts Nitish in Bihar bypoll, snatches Kurhani seat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

BJP candidate Kedar Prasad Gupta defeated Manoj Singh Kushwaha of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United by 3,645 votes in Kurhani.

Drugs case: Rhea received ganja from co-accused, charges NCB

Drugs case: Rhea received ganja from co-accused, charges NCB

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Central anti-drug agency had filed the draft charges last month in the Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Court against 35 accused, the details of which were made available on Tuesday.

Fund mobilisation through equity, debt routes down 20% to Rs 11 lakh cr in 2022

Fund mobilisation through equity, debt routes down 20% to Rs 11 lakh cr in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Fund mobilisation by companies through equity and debt routes has dropped 20 per cent in 2022 to nearly Rs 11 lakh crore, as exuberance dwindled this year due to expensive credit avenues and volatile markets. The first half of 2023 could continue to remain challenging. The year 2021 was extraordinary for fundraising from the equity and debt routes, while 2022 has seen a slowdown in capital raising owing to elevated volatility provoked by unprecedented inflation globally and the Russia-Ukraine war.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

My marriage was not legal in India: TMC's Nusrat Jahan

My marriage was not legal in India: TMC's Nusrat Jahan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Popular Tollywood heroine and Trinamool Congress member of Parliament Nusrat Jahan on Wednesday claimed her marriage with businessman Nikhil Jain was not a legal one but a live-in relationship as their wedding in Turkey did not have recognition in Indian law.

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Amritpal is the creation of journalists and the inaction of the government in Punjab.'

Anikta's Bridal Looks! VOTE!

Anikta's Bridal Looks! VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The actress made for a beautiful bride in these stunning wedding looks.

Actor-MP Nusrat Jahan's marriage invalid: Court

Actor-MP Nusrat Jahan's marriage invalid: Court

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

A Kolkata court has declared a purported marriage between actor turned Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan and city-based businessman Nikhil Jain in Turkey as legally invalid.

Delhi's selectors sacked after Saurashtra thrashing

Delhi's selectors sacked after Saurashtra thrashing

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association sacked its senior selection committee, comprising former National selector Gagan Khoda, Mayank Sidhana and Anil Bhardwaj, on Thursday after the state team was decimated by Saurashtra in a Ranji Trophy group league game.

The duo who will lead the 'Hell March' at R-Day

The duo who will lead the 'Hell March' at R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Major Nikhil Maurya and Major Tarun Rathee will be leading the marching contingent of the Indian Army's Parachute Regiment Special forces on Republic Day.

Ignoring Kumaraswamy's appeal, several throng wedding venue of his son

Ignoring Kumaraswamy's appeal, several throng wedding venue of his son

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Nikhil, son of former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, tied the nuptial knot with Revathi, the grand-niece of former Karnataka housing minister M Krishnappa. The marriage was solemnised at Kumaraswamy's Kethaganahalli farmhouse at Bidadi in the neighbouring Ramanagara district, a JD-S stronghold.

SEE: AB, Gayle inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame

SEE: AB, Gayle inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli made the announcement about the inductions of his two dear mates.

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'Unlike on the western and eastern borders where there is an enemy at the gate, here there is an invisible enemy which is building its own capability and can come into play at a time and place of his choosing.'

Does Akshay look good with Vaani? VOTE!

Does Akshay look good with Vaani? VOTE!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor are all set to thrill us in Bellbottom.

Nitish baiter Kushwaha quits JD-U again, floats yet another party

Nitish baiter Kushwaha quits JD-U again, floats yet another party

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Disgruntled Janata Dal-United leader Upendra Kushwaha on Monday resigned from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party, less than two years after returning to the party, and announced formation of the 'Rashtriya Loktantrik Janata Dal'.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

PHOTOS: What Ayodhya's Ram temple will look like

PHOTOS: What Ayodhya's Ram temple will look like

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Gold and silver will be used in the design of the main doors of the temple.

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Posters asking non-Hindus to stay away from the ghats of the Ganga and the temples along the river came up in Varanasi, prompting the police to launch a probe.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

Saif-Kareena Want To EXPLORE INDIA

Saif-Kareena Want To EXPLORE INDIA

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Ranbir meets up with family... Allu Arjun celebrates his anniversary... Shahid shares picture with son...

Another comeback for Gandhi family loyalist Margaret Alva

Another comeback for Gandhi family loyalist Margaret Alva

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Barring a brief lull in 2008 triggered by her standoff with Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the issue of family entitlement in ticket distribution, the suave and soft-spoken Alva's career has largely been a dream run.

EC defers Bihar municipal polls after HC declares quotas for OBCs illegal

EC defers Bihar municipal polls after HC declares quotas for OBCs illegal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The order that was passed less than a week ahead of the first phase of polls scheduled on October 10 throws a spanner in the election process.

How to build a world-class ventilator in 90 days, at one-third the cost

How to build a world-class ventilator in 90 days, at one-third the cost

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The start-up mentors debated if they could drive the price further down, but feared an even lower price would raise doubts about its quality, as was the case with the Tata Nano, reports Amrita Singh.

Human rights violated during Assam eviction drive: Human rights panel

Human rights violated during Assam eviction drive: Human rights panel

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The AHRC has asked the home department to inform it about the steps taken within 21 days, and said the next course of action will be decided on the basis of the response.

SAFF Cup: India beat Maldives, to face Pakistan in semis

SAFF Cup: India beat Maldives, to face Pakistan in semis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

India produced a dominant display to beat Maldives 2-0 and book a semifinal spot in the South Asian Football Federation Cup, in Dhaka, on Sunday.

What To Watch On OTT This Week

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Lavender marriages, time travel and teens turning into furry red pandas, cheer and chaos collide on OTT this week.