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Maha suspends IPS officer for allowing hoarding without DGP office nod

Maha suspends IPS officer for allowing hoarding without DGP office nod

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A notification issued by the state home department on Friday said the IPS officer, as the then Government Railway Police commissioner, permitted the erection of the hoarding without taking mandatory permission from the office of Maharashtra director general of police.

Delhi cops suspect airport roof collapsed due to...

Delhi cops suspect airport roof collapsed due to...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

The Delhi Police on Friday filed a first information report (FIR) under sections related to death by negligence after the collapse of the roof of Delhi airport's Terminal-1 killed one person and injured six others.

Delhi bomb scare: Senders 'wanted to create panic'

Delhi bomb scare: Senders 'wanted to create panic'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The intention of the bomb hoax emails received by nearly 200 Delhi schools was to 'create mass panic and disturb public order', the Delhi Police says in a first information report (FIR) registered by its Special Cell.

13-year-old boy sent bomb threat to Delhi airport 'just for fun', detained

13-year-old boy sent bomb threat to Delhi airport 'just for fun', detained

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The boy wanted to check whether it could be traced back to him or not, police said.

No need for concern about Covid sub-variant JN.1: Kerala health minister

No need for concern about Covid sub-variant JN.1: Kerala health minister

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

George said this was detected months ago in Indian passengers who were screened at Singapore Airport.

Banks' gross NPAs at 12-yr low, may fall further to 2.5%

Banks' gross NPAs at 12-yr low, may fall further to 2.5%

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The bad assets or gross NPAs of commercial banks fell to a 12-year low of 2.8 per cent in March 2024 and may go down further to 2.5 per cent by the end of the current fiscal, said the RBI's Financial Stability Report (FSR) released on Thursday. Scheduled Commercial Banks' (SCBs) gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio fell to 2.8 per cent, and the net non-performing assets (NNPA) ratio to 0.6 per cent at the end of March 2024. "The asset quality of SCBs recorded sustained improvement, and their GNPA ratio moderated to a 12-year low in March 2024. Their NNPA ratio too improved to a record low," said the June FSR.

Journalist questioned in Delhi assault case 4 years after FIR

Journalist questioned in Delhi assault case 4 years after FIR

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Caravan in a statement said it was a "worrying" development and neither it nor the named journalists were informed of any such FIR for four years.

14-day quarantine, RT-PCR tests: SOPs for passengers from UK

14-day quarantine, RT-PCR tests: SOPs for passengers from UK

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Only 30 flights per week will operate between India and the UK when services resume from January 8 and this arrangement will continue till January 23, Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had said on Friday.

Kerala woman found infected with Covid sub-strain JN.1

Kerala woman found infected with Covid sub-strain JN.1

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN. 1 has been detected in Kerala as part of an ongoing routine surveillance activity of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a senior official from the Indian Council of Medical research (ICMR) said on Saturday.

No plan for mandatory Covid testing at airports now, say govt sources

No plan for mandatory Covid testing at airports now, say govt sources

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Even though the number of cases is rising and the JN.1 sub-variant has been detected in the country, there is no cause of immediate concern as 92 per cent of those infected are opting for home-based treatment, indicating mild illness, they said.

Maliwal assault: Delhi cops recreate 'crime scene'

Maliwal assault: Delhi cops recreate 'crime scene'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The Delhi Police on Monday took Bibhav Kumar, who is allegedly involved in an assault on Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal, to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence for a recreation of the alleged crime scene, an officer said.

Margin, demand woes may deflate tyre makers

Margin, demand woes may deflate tyre makers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The margins of tyre manufacturers could come under pressure given the rise in rubber prices and the moderating demand for tyres. In the past three quarters, the revenue growth for listed tyre companies has moderated from low to mid-single-digit on account of factors such as lower demand in replacement segments, weak export markets and the decline in the average selling prices to car makers (OEMs). Demand trends could remain muted in the near term, given the weak passenger vehicle replacement demand, assuming a typical replacement cycle of 3-5 years, and demand moderation in the OEM segment.

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.

Delhi detects 7 M pneumonia cases amid outbreak in China

Delhi detects 7 M pneumonia cases amid outbreak in China

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Mycoplasma pneumoniae has been linked to the recent surge in respiratory ailments among children in China.

Delhi hospital firing victim was not the target, 2 held

Delhi hospital firing victim was not the target, 2 held

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Delhi Police has arrested two people in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man inside a ward in the GTB Hospital, officials on Monday said.

Maliwal case: Delhi Police to scrutinise CCTV footage at CM's House

Maliwal case: Delhi Police to scrutinise CCTV footage at CM's House

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The Delhi Police has written to the company that has installed CCTVs at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's place to take footage of the incident in which party MP Swati Maliwal was allegedly assaulted at the Chief Minister's house, sources said.

Loan growth may drive further gains for LIC Housing

Loan growth may drive further gains for LIC Housing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

LIC Housing Finance (LICHF) delivered a healthy FY24 with improvements in net interest margin (NIM) and credit costs and an improved return on assets of 1.7 per cent compared to an average of 1.3 per cent between FY14-FY23. Loan growth was low due to technology upgrades to the platform in H1FY24, though momentum improved in H2FY24. In Q4FY24, the net interest income (NII) came in at Rs 2,250 crore.

Amid JN.1 scare, Karnataka reports 2 Covid deaths

Amid JN.1 scare, Karnataka reports 2 Covid deaths

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Two Covid-19 related deaths and 20 fresh cases were reported in Karnataka, according to a Health bulletin issued on Wednesday.

How To Remain Healthy With One Kidney? Ask rediffGURU

How To Remain Healthy With One Kidney? Ask rediffGURU

Rediff.com29 May 2024

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar offers advice on how to take care of your kidneys.

ICICI Bank stock shines in a dull market on good Q3

ICICI Bank stock shines in a dull market on good Q3

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

ICICI Bank reported good results for the October-December 2023 quarter (Q3), with 24 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in profit after tax (PAT). Net interest margin (NIM) dropped 10 bps quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) to 4.43 per cent. Credit growth was at 19 per cent Y-o-Y (4 per cent Q-o-Q), while deposit growth was at 19 per cent Y-o-Y (3 per cent Q-o-Q).

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Delhi Police spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa said the internal security of the JNU lies with the varsity administration. He said the police did not reach late and handled the situation professionally.

Many hurt as ABVP activists, Left groups clash at JNUSU poll meet

Many hurt as ABVP activists, Left groups clash at JNUSU poll meet

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

While the warring groups blamed the other side for the ruckus, there was no immediate reaction from the JNU administration.

Credit growth, quality assets likely to spur bank profits in Q4 FY24

Credit growth, quality assets likely to spur bank profits in Q4 FY24

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

With high credit growth and healthy asset quality, listed commercial banks are expected to report steady growth in earnings during the fourth quarter ended March 2024 (Q4 FY24). Profits are expected to grow at 9.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and net interest income (NII) by 8.7 per cent in Q4 FY24, according to Bloomberg analysts' estimates. According to Motilal Oswal Securities, while bank credit growth has been robust, deposit growth has also gathered pace.

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Larger hospitals are not worried about a spike in cases, as they are now accustomed to converting ICUs and general wards into negative pressure zones or isolation rooms. For smaller hospitals, the task is tedious.

Centre alerts states, UTs as country sees surge in Covid cases

Centre alerts states, UTs as country sees surge in Covid cases

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

In a letter to states and Union Territories, Union health secretary Sudhansh Pant underlined that "due to consistent and collaborative actions between the Centre and state governments, we have been able to sustain the (COVID-19) trajectory at sustainable low rates".

Delhi man rapes woman for a week, used to pour 'hot dal' on her

Delhi man rapes woman for a week, used to pour 'hot dal' on her

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The woman had around 20 injury marks on her body when she was hospitalised. She was recently discharged, they added.

Street disappointed with SBI Card's Q4 performance

Street disappointed with SBI Card's Q4 performance

Rediff.com8 May 2024

SBI Cards & Payment Services reported mixed results for the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY24. While it managed to deliver strong earnings growth, it saw a perceptible decline in net interest margin (NIM) and suffered deteriorating asset quality. Taken together, the market was disappointed with the share dropping 3.5 per cent.

Truckers' stir turns violent in Surat; cop beaten up, 23 held

Truckers' stir turns violent in Surat; cop beaten up, 23 held

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The incident took place near Magdalla Port on Dumas road when a large number of truck drivers blocked the road demanding withdrawal of the new law on hit-and-run cases, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-6) Rajesh Parmar said.

'Friends' force Delhi teen to lick shoes, perform sex act

'Friends' force Delhi teen to lick shoes, perform sex act

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

A 14-year-old boy was made to lick shoes and perform 'unnatural sex' on three of his friends, who also recorded the act and put its video on social media, in south Delhi's Hauz Khas area, police said on Monday.

Improving metrics keep Street positive on stocks of public-sector banks

Improving metrics keep Street positive on stocks of public-sector banks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Public sector banks (PSBs) have delivered significant outperformance over the past three years and the sector has been re-rated. Given the growth and profitability expectations of an 18 per cent return on equity (RoE) over FY24-26, there is still a case for buying at the current levels. While the net interest margins or NIMs may remain range-bound or have a downward bias, there's optimism about possibly better opex ratios and lower non-performing assets (NPAs), plus scope for further credit cost reduction, and healthy treasury performances as interest rates trend down.

MEA official stops car to help, finds laptop, cash, passport stolen

MEA official stops car to help, finds laptop, cash, passport stolen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A senior official serving in the ministry of external affairs was robbed of his official laptop, passport and other valuables after unidentified men broke his car's window pane when he tried to help a person lying unconscious on the Aurobindo Marg in south Delhi, the police said on Tuesday.

Kanjhawala case: 10 police vehicles couldn't track killer car

Kanjhawala case: 10 police vehicles couldn't track killer car

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

On the fateful night, multiple teams were deployed under four ACPs of Rohini district to trace the car, collect details from PCR callers and identify the victim as well as the accused involved in the case, sources said, adding that teams from Aman Vihar, Prem Nagar, Begumpur and Prashant Vihar were deployed to crack the case.

Panic as leopard enters Delhi home, injures 8

Panic as leopard enters Delhi home, injures 8

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A leopard strayed into a village in north Delhi's Wazirabad early on Monday, creating panic in the area and injuring eight residents before being tranquillised by forest department officials after an over five-hour-long rescue operation.

Drone-like object spotted flying over PM's residence

Drone-like object spotted flying over PM's residence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

However, police and other security agencies did not find anything suspicious, a senior officer said, adding that the Air Traffic Control (ATC) also did not find anything.

11 cops on duty at time of Kanjhawala death suspended

11 cops on duty at time of Kanjhawala death suspended

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The MHA had on Thursday directed the Delhi Police to suspend all its personnel deployed on the route following a report into the accident submitted by an inquiry committee headed by Special Commissioner Shalini Singh.

Covid negative must for flyers transiting through China, 5 countries

Covid negative must for flyers transiting through China, 5 countries

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

A negative Covid report is a must for passengers transiting through China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand, irrespective of their originating countries, before landing at any Indian airport, the Union health ministry said on Monday.

Canada to make Covid report mandatory for fliers from China

Canada to make Covid report mandatory for fliers from China

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Canadian government announced that this new requirement will come into effect on January 5, at which point travellers aged two and older will need to provide proof of a negative test before leaving for Canada.

Delhi govt orders to inspect all abandoned borewells after man's death

Delhi govt orders to inspect all abandoned borewells after man's death

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

She said that the borewell surrounding was completely locked when the rescue teams arrived and added that the police are looking into the matter.

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Out of over 70,000 personnel, 14,000 will be deployed at and around Kartavya Path for the security of the Republic Day parade, they said.

Drone spotted over Kejrwial's residence, probe underway

Drone spotted over Kejrwial's residence, probe underway

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Information was received at 4.46 pm that a drone has been seen over the CM's residence at the Civil Lines area, a senior police officer said.