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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Centre's Covid norms in place, says Mumbai airport

Centre's Covid norms in place, says Mumbai airport

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The city's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has put in place all necessary measures to implement the health ministry's latest COVID-19 guidelines on international passengers arriving in India, the private airport operator said on Wednesday.

K'taka imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

K'taka imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The government decided to enhance surveillance and containment effort within the state by tracking and quarantining the primary and secondary contacts of the COVID-positive persons.

IPL 2022: COVID-19 strikes Delhi Capitals; Mitchell Marsh hospitalised

IPL 2022: COVID-19 strikes Delhi Capitals; Mitchell Marsh hospitalised

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 in a second RT-PCR test along with two support staff, causing fear and panic among rest of the Delhi Capitals squad in Mumbai on Monday.

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The ICMR-National Institute of Virology has been regularly undertaking studies to understand the protective efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines against emerging variants.

IPL: DC-Punjab Kings game moved to Brabourne

IPL: DC-Punjab Kings game moved to Brabourne

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Delhi Capitals contingent will undergo another round of RT-PCR testing on the morning of April 20th, the BCCI said in a statement.

Omicron scare: Stricter norms for travellers to India from tonight

Omicron scare: Stricter norms for travellers to India from tonight

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Strict norms for arriving international passengers, especially from 'at-risk' countries, will come into effect from Tuesday midnight and authorities are stepping their vigil for effective surveillance amid mounting concerns over the emergence of the coronavirus variant Omicron.

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The incident took place in Bhawanpur's Rali Chauhan village in Meerut district when the vehicle of Kanwariyas came in contact with a low-hanging high-tension power line.

As JN.1 cases rise, experts say infection is mild

As JN.1 cases rise, experts say infection is mild

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India on Wednesday reported 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, a development that is neither surprising nor particularly worrying, scientists said while allaying fears but also advising adherence to existing precautionary measures.

Indians going to Turkey will need negative COVID-19 report: Turkish embassy

Indians going to Turkey will need negative COVID-19 report: Turkish embassy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

People travelling from India to Turkey will be required from Saturday to submit a negative COVID-19 report from RT-PCR test done not more than 72 hours before arrival, the Turkish Embassy here said.

Actual Covid cases in India 17 times higher than reported:Study

Actual Covid cases in India 17 times higher than reported:Study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The most striking aspect of this study was that a large proportion of the Indian population was asymptomatic for COVID infection and the age group 26-35 had the maximum number of asymptomatic people, the researchers said.

Omicron threat: Pak bans travel from 15 countries

Omicron threat: Pak bans travel from 15 countries

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Pakistan on Monday banned travel from 15 countries, except under certain conditions, and tightened up travel restrictions on 13 other countries in wake of the threat of the new COVID-19 variant Omicorn.

High-level meet stresses on Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times

High-level meet stresses on Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Amid a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Centre on Monday reviewed with states and Union territories the preparedness for pandemic management and the progress of vaccination.

Valuation comfort likely to limit downside for Axis Bank's stock

Valuation comfort likely to limit downside for Axis Bank's stock

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Axis Bank's results for the fourth quarter of the 2022-23 financial year (Q4FY23) were skewed due to large one-off charges related to its acquisition of Citi's retail business. Axis reported a loss of Rs 5,730 crore on account of exceptional items of Rs 12,350 crore (net of tax) towards Citi's acquisition, policy harmonisation etc. Excluding this one-off, the adjusted net profit or profit after tax (PAT) would be Rs 6,630 crore, up 61 per cent year-on-year (YoY).

Mom, child returning from China test Covid +ve in TN

Mom, child returning from China test Covid +ve in TN

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Both are under home isolation in Virudhunagar. Their samples would be sent to the state lab for whole genomic sequencing.

No data has leaked from Co-WIN portal: Govt

No data has leaked from Co-WIN portal: Govt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'It is clarified that no data has leaked from Co-WIN portal and the entire data of residents is safe and secure on this digital platform,' the health ministry said in a statement.

7-day mandatory home quarantine for international arrivals in India

7-day mandatory home quarantine for international arrivals in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The guidelines released on Friday come into force from January 11 and will remain effective till further government orders.

Centre asks states to avoid overcrowding, ensure mask use

Centre asks states to avoid overcrowding, ensure mask use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stressed on monitoring and reporting of district-wise influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) cases in all health facilities on a regular basis for detecting the early rising trend of cases.

Beware, cybercriminals offering 'Free Omicron Test', warns MHA

Beware, cybercriminals offering 'Free Omicron Test', warns MHA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Amid a rise in Omicron cases, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory against cybercriminals targeting potential victims by offering them free tests for detecting Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Delhi car drag victim was drunk: Sources cite viscera report

Delhi car drag victim was drunk: Sources cite viscera report

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The Delhi Police has received the viscera examination report of 20-year-old Anjali Singh who was killed after being dragged under a car in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri.

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The drop in net interest margin will separate the men from the boys, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Business growth remains robust for Bajaj Finance, M&M Financial Services

Business growth remains robust for Bajaj Finance, M&M Financial Services

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

MMFS is looking at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18 per cent in assets under management (AUM) during FY23 to FY26 on the back of the strong recovery. The company has initiated risk-mitigating initiatives, including diversification into non-vehicle loans, building digital capacity and re-classification of customer profiles into affluent and mass-affluent in semi-urban segments to better target marketing.