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Several booked after boycott video surfaces in violence-hit Khargone

Several booked after boycott video surfaces in violence-hit Khargone

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

In the clip, which went viral on social media, an announcement on a truck-mounted sound system was heard about the call to boycott the community members, accusing them of spreading violence in Khargone.

Learnt a lot: Jugraj Singh on his India debut

Learnt a lot: Jugraj Singh on his India debut

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Jugraj made his International debut against France during the FIH Hockey Pro League matches in South Africa

Curfew remains in 2 J-K districts amid communal tension, Internet suspended

Curfew remains in 2 J-K districts amid communal tension, Internet suspended

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

According to officials, inflammatory speeches were made during a protest against derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammad by now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Omicron spike: Delhi shuts schools, cinemas, gyms

Omicron spike: Delhi shuts schools, cinemas, gyms

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The 'yellow' alert restrictions stipulate that shops and establishments of non-essential goods and services and malls will open based on odd-even formula from 10 am to 8 pm.

BJP instigated people to burst firecrackers: Gopal Rai

BJP instigated people to burst firecrackers: Gopal Rai

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

He alleged that the BJP made people burst firecrackers on Diwali.

Delhi to re-impose night curfew from Monday amid spike in Covid cases

Delhi to re-impose night curfew from Monday amid spike in Covid cases

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

With the COVID-19 positivity rate touching 0.55 percent, the Delhi government has decided to re-impose night curfew from Monday, according to sources.

IPL 2021: BCCI to let players decide on COVID-19 vaccination

IPL 2021: BCCI to let players decide on COVID-19 vaccination

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Only Indian players can get vaccinated here, the BCCI source said.

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Besides opening up the possibility of a policy that allows vintage cars retrofitted with electric batteries to ply on roads, this also gives a clue to how cars older than 15 years that are banned can be valued again by a similar conversion to EVs, says Ritwik Sharma.

Rain wreaks havoc in parts of India; 17 dead, thousands moved to safety

Rain wreaks havoc in parts of India; 17 dead, thousands moved to safety

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Incessant showers caused landslides and floods in various parts of the country leaving at least 17 people dead on Wednesday while thousands more were forced to move to safety as rivers swelled and water reservoirs filled up fast.

Transport strike in Delhi today; schools shut

Transport strike in Delhi today; schools shut

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The UFTA is an umbrella body representing 41 associations and unions of goods and passenger segments, including trucks, buses, autos, tempos, maxi-cabs and taxis plying in the Delhi-NCR region.

BJP youth worker's murder sparks tension in Karnataka

BJP youth worker's murder sparks tension in Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Police are probing various angles, including the assailants coming from neighbouring Kerala.

India's fuel sales slump 50% in April

India's fuel sales slump 50% in April

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The only fuel that showed growth was LPG as the government dole of free cooking gas cylinders to poor households fired up consumption by 21 per cent during April 1 to 15.

After heavy downpour, Mumbai limps back to normalcy

After heavy downpour, Mumbai limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The Central Railway has decided to operate its suburban services in Mumbai division on Sunday time table, which means it will ply fewer trains, compared to weekdays when trains are run in full capacity.

PE/VC investments touch all-time high of $9.5 bn in July

PE/VC investments touch all-time high of $9.5 bn in July

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Investments by private equity and venture capital funds doubled to a record high of $9.5 billion in July mainly driven by higher investor interest in the e-commerce sector, a report said on Monday. Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments stood at $4.1 billion in the year-ago period. The activity was higher by 77 per cent when compared to June's $5.4 billion, the report on monthly PE/VC investment activity by industry lobby IVCA and consultancy firm EY said.

Trade bodies impose 12-hr bandh in Nagaland over 'illegal taxation'

Trade bodies impose 12-hr bandh in Nagaland over 'illegal taxation'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The shutdown has been complete in not only major cities like Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung, but even smaller towns such as Tuli, Jalukie, Pfutsero, CNCCI president Khekugha Muru told PTI.

Can 'hatred for China' be business opportunity for India?

Can 'hatred for China' be business opportunity for India?

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Work is underway in identifying global companies in sectors ranging from electronics, auto components and medical equipment to shift part of their existing or incremental manufacturing to India.

Curbs further eased in J-K; life slowly returning to normal

Curbs further eased in J-K; life slowly returning to normal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Mobile services and internet remained suspended for the 16th consecutive day, while landline telephone services in many areas also remained affected.

GDP to clip at 9.5% as growth impulses strong: Das

GDP to clip at 9.5% as growth impulses strong: Das

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Stating that growth impulses and the fast-moving indicators are strong, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday exuded confidence of the economy clipping at the projected 9.5 per cent this fiscal. Giving all the credit for the faster-than-expected recovery of the economy to the government, Das said the central bank has only been supporting the government in reviving the economy ravaged by the pandemic. Citing a slew of measures the government has taken since the pandemic struck in March 2020, the governor specifically mentioned tax cuts on fuels, tax resolution for the telecom sector, annulling of the retro tax legislation, sale of Air India, plans to sell some of the public sector banks and PLI scheme as the major reforms and growth-drivers bearing fruits now.

'Data protection bill veered away from core issues'

'Data protection bill veered away from core issues'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

'There were two options before the government -- create a complex, cumbersome law, which will cause a tremendous amount of compliance challenges for startups or say let's go back and do a clean slate, where we do a framework of laws and policies'

Broken mementos sour the experience for some PM auction bidders

Broken mementos sour the experience for some PM auction bidders

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Recipients of these damaged mementos have been given the option to either seek a refund of their bid amount or get a replacement for these broken items.

Watch out for these TOP 5 bowlers in IPL 2022

Watch out for these TOP 5 bowlers in IPL 2022

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A look at the top five bowlers, who are expected to make a difference in IPL 2022.

Sunday lockdown turns streets empty in Bhopal, 2 other cities of MP

Sunday lockdown turns streets empty in Bhopal, 2 other cities of MP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

People in Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur woke up to a quieter outdoor and deserted streets on Sunday as the coronavirus-triggered lockdown came into force in these three cities of Madhya Pradesh.

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

At least two of them - Lava and Micromax - are arming themselves against the Chinese rivals which made them insignificant in the local market over the past few years.

Planning to buy a mobile, online? Forget it for now

Planning to buy a mobile, online? Forget it for now

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla issued an order excluding the non-essential items from sale by the e-commerce companies from the consolidated revised guidelines, which listed the exemption given to the services and people from the purview of the lockdown.

Mission Begin Again: BEST buses hit Mumbai roads; offices, shops open

Mission Begin Again: BEST buses hit Mumbai roads; offices, shops open

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Even as the lockdown remains in force till June 30, the Maharashtra government, as part of the phase-wise reopening of the economy and public activities under 'Mission Begin Again', has allowed private offices to resume operations with 10 per cent staff. Since the lockdown came into force in March, regular operations of BEST buses were suspended and services were available only for the essential services staff and health workers.

Modi's dream: Of drones and technology

Modi's dream: Of drones and technology

Rediff.com27 May 2022

There was an environment of "indifference" towards the use of technology in governance before 2014 due to which the poor and the middle class suffered the most, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. He asserted the current government has ensured last-mile delivery of services with the help of technology, including drones. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating India's biggest drone festival in Delhi, he said, "At a time when we are celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, it is my dream that everyone in India should have a smartphone in his or her hand, every farm should have a drone and every house should have prosperity." The enthusiasm being seen in India about drone technology is amazing and indicates possibilities of an emerging sector of employment generation, the prime minister said.

India to become world's fastest growing economy: FinMin report

India to become world's fastest growing economy: FinMin report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Armed with necessary macro and micro growth drivers, India is on its way to becoming the fastest growing major economy in the world, a finance ministry report said. Rapid vaccination and teeming festivities will push India's ongoing recovery resulting in narrowing of demand-supply mismatches and greater employment opportunities, as per the monthly Economic Review prepared by the ministry.

HC puts brakes on govt's 120 kmph highway speed limit

HC puts brakes on govt's 120 kmph highway speed limit

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Madras High Court has set aside a notification of the central government, fixing 120 kmph as the speed limit for vehicles plying on highways.

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Umran was a net bowler during India's last World T20 campaign in the UAE.

Harrowing time for Delhi commuters as auto, taxi unions go on 2-day strike

Harrowing time for Delhi commuters as auto, taxi unions go on 2-day strike

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Passengers complained that they had to wait a long time for Ola and Uber cabs, and added that those were available at inflated rates.

Despite separatists call for strikes, Kashmir limps back to normalcy

Despite separatists call for strikes, Kashmir limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Public transport has resumed plying at many places in Kashmir and shops have been gradually reopening as more people are now carrying out their day to day activities

Life changing IPL deal for tennis-ball star 'Narine'

Life changing IPL deal for tennis-ball star 'Narine'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

For tennis-ball sensation Ramesh Kumar, the Rs 20 lakh contract with KKR has ensured that his father doesn't have to make a living as a cobbler and his mother no longer needs to criss-cross villages in Punjab's Fazilka district to sell bangles.

How Shami played a role in grooming 'Gentle Giant' Mohsin

How Shami played a role in grooming 'Gentle Giant' Mohsin

Rediff.com2 May 2022

While he has been primarily a white-ball bowler, in 2020 during the first COVID-19 lockdown, Mohsin Khan got a rare chance to train with Mohammed Shami at his residential ground in Amroha.

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

West Indies will again rely on a hardened bunch of Twenty20 specialists as they bid to retain their World Cup title, but are set for a stern test from India, out to secure a first global trophy under Virat Kohli, and an England team bidding to become champions in two formats.

Double-digit growth likely this year: CEA Subramanian

Double-digit growth likely this year: CEA Subramanian

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) K V Subramanian on Tuesday exuded confidence that India would achieve double-digit growth in the current financial year on the back of policy initiatives and continuing reforms. He also said the country is well poised to meet the fiscal deficit target of 6.8 per cent of GDP. "At this stage, I can say confidently that we should be able to achieve that fiscal deficit number. "Any shortfalls that might happen on the disinvestment side will also be accompanied by positive surprises that have happened on tax revenue," he told reporters.

Fresh restrictions imposed in Srinagar for Friday prayers

Fresh restrictions imposed in Srinagar for Friday prayers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Friday prayers have not been allowed at Jamia Masjid - the grand mosque of Kashmir in downtown (old city area) - for the past over two months now.

'Remain invested in equities for the long term'

'Remain invested in equities for the long term'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'Short term volatility is likely due to various factors, global and domestic; investors may use this as an opportunity to increase the allocation to equities.'

Budget targets are achievable: Sitharaman

Budget targets are achievable: Sitharaman

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

At the customary post-Budget media interactions, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her topmost bureaucrats touched upon a number of issues. The minister said the government taxing income from digital virtual assets did not give them legitimacy and that issue was being dealt separately in the planned cryptocurrency Bill. She also expressed confidence that the Budget targets were achievable.

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

With its new line-up, the firm has managed to touch the right chords, but to regain market share from the established players, Micromax will have to fight a protracted battle.

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bala Devi is hoping for an Indian Super League-style women's league in the near future.