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Naidu's 'super six' poll promises come up against empty coffers

Naidu's 'super six' poll promises come up against empty coffers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The new TDP government will have to mop up over Rs 10,000 crore to fulfill the financial requirements for July, a retired senior bureaucrat said.

Houses of 'Dalits' torched in Bihar, 15 held; Oppn slams govt

Houses of 'Dalits' torched in Bihar, 15 held; Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A day after 21 houses were set on fire in Bihar's Nawada district, a top state government official on Thursday said 15 people have been arrested in this connection.

This Tata Stock Has Outperformed Sensex

This Tata Stock Has Outperformed Sensex

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

In calendar year 2024, the stock price of Trent has zoomed 160% As compared to the 18% rally in the BSE Sensex during the same period. It has outperformed the market in the past 10 consecutive years.

Asian Champions hockey: India trounce China

Asian Champions hockey: India trounce China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The Indian men's hockey team dished out a dominant performance to launch its title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over hosts China in the Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir, China on Sunday.

PIX: Livingstone earns England stunning win over Australia

PIX: Livingstone earns England stunning win over Australia

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Images from the second T20 International between England and Australia, at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Cardiff, Wales, on Friday.

PIX: Head, Short fire Australia to easy win over England

PIX: Head, Short fire Australia to easy win over England

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Travis Head struck a remarkable 19-ball half century, including 30 off one over, as Australia beat England by 28 runs in the first match of their T20 series in Southampton on Wednesday.

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Run by a former cricketer and son of India's military heroes, Mike's Forest Retreat is an ode to all that we hold dear.

Direct tax mop-up rises 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh cr

Direct tax mop-up rises 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh cr

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Net direct tax collection grew 21 per cent to over Rs 4.62 lakh crore so far this fiscal, on higher advance tax payment by corporates.

Defence gets Rs 6.21 lakh cr, 4.79% hike from previous allocation

Defence gets Rs 6.21 lakh cr, 4.79% hike from previous allocation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The total allocation to the defence sector is 12.9 per cent of the total budget of the government of India for the financial year 2024-25.

Meity plans jobs push in proposed electronic components PLI scheme

Meity plans jobs push in proposed electronic components PLI scheme

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is looking at a proposal to generate 1.5-2 direct jobs for every Rs 1 crore invested by companies under the proposed electronic components production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. If this plan fructifies, a Rs 10,000 crore investment under the proposed PLI scheme would bring with it the expectation of creating 15,000-20,000 direct jobs in electronic components sector.

Foreign Brands Are Eyeing India Again

Foreign Brands Are Eyeing India Again

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Whether it's Carrefour, Ford, or other foreign majors, they are ready to adjust their strategies and design their plans in a way that would address the Indian consumption story.

Bengal train crash: Signal was defective since 5.50 am

Bengal train crash: Signal was defective since 5.50 am

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The Railway Board in its initial statement said that the driver of the goods train violated the signal.

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Czech duo Siniakova and Machac win mixed doubles gold

Archers Deepika, Bhajan knocked out of Paris Olympics

Archers Deepika, Bhajan knocked out of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

In the fourth set, the German took two points with a 29-27 win but Deepika was already ahead by two points heading into the final set.

DC pacer Salam reprimanded

DC pacer Salam reprimanded

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Rasikh shone with the ball in DC's narrow win on Wednesday, finishing with figures of 3/44 from four overs, taking the important wickets of B Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan and R Sai Kishore.

Budget balanced, takes care of all segments: FM in Rajya Sabha

Budget balanced, takes care of all segments: FM in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Union Budget strikes a fine balance between growth, employment, and fiscal consolidation, and promotes cooperative federalism. Replying to the discussion on the Union Budget 2024-25 and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Budget in Rajya Sabha, the minister said the government is on track to achieve the pre-announced fiscal deficit target of 4.5 per cent by 2025-26. Sitharaman, also a former defence minister, said the Agniveer Scheme to recruit people in the age group of 17.5 to 21 years, is aimed at keeping the armed forces fit, young and battle-ready.

Net direct tax collection surpasses RE in FY24; corp tax receipts a miss

Net direct tax collection surpasses RE in FY24; corp tax receipts a miss

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Direct tax collection, net of refunds, moderately exceeded the revised estimates (RE) for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) on the back of personal income tax revenues, but corporation tax receipts fell short of the RE. Net direct tax collection stood at Rs 19.58 trillion in FY24, surpassing the RE of Rs 19.45 trillion by Rs 13,000 crore, or 0.7 per cent. The government had revised up FY24 projections for personal income tax by 13.5 per cent over the Budget estimates (BE) of Rs 9 trillion, at Rs 10.22 trillion.

Fiscal deficit pegged at 5.5%: Pranab

Fiscal deficit pegged at 5.5%: Pranab

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The fiscal deficit, which is the difference between total expenditure and revenue, as percentage of GDP will come down from 6.9 per cent in the revised estimates for the current fiscal, he said unveiling the 2010-11 Budget in the Lok Sabha.

Key numbers to watch out for in Sitharaman's 7th Budget

Key numbers to watch out for in Sitharaman's 7th Budget

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

All eyes will be on whether Sitharaman provides the much-expected tax relief for the middle class, leaving more money in their hands, as there is tax buoyancy

'Rs 1.7 trillion may be GST average collection next FY'

'Rs 1.7 trillion may be GST average collection next FY'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

'We crossed Rs 1.7 trillion in three months this financial year.'

Highway Spending May Rise 10%

Highway Spending May Rise 10%

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'With new projects and recently awarded projects kicking in, capital expenditure should only increase going forward.'

Aid for Maldives cut, Bhutan gets largest share from MEA pie

Aid for Maldives cut, Bhutan gets largest share from MEA pie

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

In line with India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, the largest share of aid portfolio has been granted to Bhutan with the allocation of Rs 2,068 crore.

FIH Pro League: Indian women's hockey team lose 0-3 to Argentina

FIH Pro League: Indian women's hockey team lose 0-3 to Argentina

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The Indian women's hockey team continued its winless streak in the Belgium leg of the FIH Pro League, slumping to 0-3 defeat against Argentina in Antwerp on Sunday.

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Croatian forward Ante Budimir scored twice to help Osasuna earn a shock 4-2 home win over leaders Barcelona.

WazirX Breach: 'Recovering Stolen Crypto Is Hard'

WazirX Breach: 'Recovering Stolen Crypto Is Hard'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'A lot of them are converted to other tokens, and since crypto is dealt with internationally, it can go to any exchange in any country.'

Robust FY25 outlook to sustain Marico gains

Robust FY25 outlook to sustain Marico gains

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

From its recent lows, the stock of consumer major Marico is up 7 per cent on the back of a better-than-expected June quarter performance and robust outlook. In a pre-quarter update, the management indicated that domestic volume growth should witness an improvement in FY25, while other segments (growth portfolio, international business) too would see traction going ahead. The near-term trigger is strong sales and operating performance for Q1FY25.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

An average Indian couple spends around 2x on weddings versus education (pre-primary to graduation).

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IT major HCL Technologies' Shiv Nadar has retained his position as the 'most generous Indian' in 2023 as well, with a 76 per cent jump in his donations at Rs 2,042 crore. Wipro's Azim Premji's donations zoomed by 267 per cent to Rs 1,774 crore during the same year, according to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 released on Thursday. Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani donated Rs 376 crore in the year, which is an 8 per cent decline.

PIX: Watkins late strike fires England into Euro final

PIX: Watkins late strike fires England into Euro final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 semi-final between the Netherlands and England, at Dortmund BVB Stadion, Germany, on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Stoinis shines as Australia crush Oman

T20 World Cup: Stoinis shines as Australia crush Oman

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

David Warner and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis scored half-centuries as 2021 champions Australia opened their account in the T20 World Cup with a 39-run win against Oman.

Jarry stuns Paul, sets up Italian Open final against Zverev

Jarry stuns Paul, sets up Italian Open final against Zverev

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Chilean 21st seed Nicolas Jarry outclassed American Tommy Paul 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-3 to reach the Italian Open on Friday as former champion Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.

Recipe: Refreshing Lemon Iced Tea

Recipe: Refreshing Lemon Iced Tea

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Prepare a batch of Lemon Iced Tea. Keep sipping it through the day. Add a tot of liquor to convert to a cocktail.

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.

GST for Covid medicines pegged at 5%: Govt

GST for Covid medicines pegged at 5%: Govt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Chaudhary also said that 66 per cent of government-sponsored health insurance schemes in the country are being run by the central government. "When the COVID-19 pandemic started, a decision was made for sale of all medicines at the GST rate between 5 and 12 per cent and the GST rate for COVID-19 related medicines and instruments has been reduced to five per cent," he said during the Question Hour.

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The defence budget was on Thursday increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year's allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India's continuing border row with China in eastern Ladakh as well as concerns over evolving security situation in the strategic waterways.

Euro: Bellingham steals the show in England's win over Serbia

Euro: Bellingham steals the show in England's win over Serbia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Bellingham, who became the first European player to make an appearance at three major international tournaments before turning 21, looked nothing like a 20-year-old.

Flintoff, Harmison peg back Pakistan

Flintoff, Harmison peg back Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

England's pacemen took four wickets between them to restrict Pakistan to 244 for six at close on the first day of the first Test.

Amid volatility retail investor confidence unshaken

Amid volatility retail investor confidence unshaken

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The spike in volatility, amid election uncertainty, has done little to dent the confidence of retail investors, shows demat account addition and equity mutual fund (MF) investment data. In May, investors opened a net 3.6 million demat accounts, taking the total to 158 million. MF data released on Monday pegged the net inflows into equity schemes and SIP investments at new record highs of Rs 34,697 crore and Rs 20,904 crore, respectively.

Plan Your Wedding Expenses Early

Plan Your Wedding Expenses Early

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Understand how wedding expenses fit into your overall financial situation.' 'Evaluate how different levels of spending will impact other goals like retirement, travel, or housing.'