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They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Modi, who addressed a public meeting in Hyderabad after laying foundation stone and inaugurating several development projects, also said the lack of cooperation from the state government is leading to delay in the completion of several central projects in Telangana.

'Pakistan Funding For Kashmir Terror Has Never Stopped'

'Pakistan Funding For Kashmir Terror Has Never Stopped'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'There is a trust deficit between Delhi and Srinagar. It is there even today.'

Bihar poll fever to rise as Modi, Rahul to campaign on Friday

Bihar poll fever to rise as Modi, Rahul to campaign on Friday

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Prime Minister Modi will address three rallies -- at Dehri-on Sone (Rohtas district), Gaya and Bhagalpur -- to seek support for National Democratic Alliance nominees on different assembly constituencies going to vote in the first phase on October 28. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also slated to launch his campaign in Bihar elections on Friday.

Centre holds meeting of experts on monkeypox

Centre holds meeting of experts on monkeypox

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

India has so far reported nine cases of monkeypox, including one death.

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level.

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Brimming with excitement and energy, thousands of people across the country gathered in large numbers at various parks and public squares to mark the third International Day of Yoga.

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

While Sunak has maintained a dignified silence over the recent crisis, his supporters have not lost any opportunity to point out how the former finance minister had got the economic forecasts right.

Ready for virtual poll rallies, says BJP amid Omicron risk

Ready for virtual poll rallies, says BJP amid Omicron risk

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party is ready for virtual election rallies and the party will follow the Election Commission's guidelines.

COVID-19 peak in India by mid-Sept, says expert

COVID-19 peak in India by mid-Sept, says expert

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

President of Public Health Foundation of India, Professor K Srinath Reddy said that India may see COVID-19 cases peaking as early as in two months if there are strong public health measures and people take all precautions like wearing face masks and maintaining physical distance.

'Whatever the government says, take with ton of salt!'

'Whatever the government says, take with ton of salt!'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'The prospects for both India and the global economy is that we are headed towards a very difficult time.' 'I see very uncertain at least 8-10 months for both India and the rest of the world.'

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid growing concerns over the spurt in COVID-19 cases in China and some other countries, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the focus is to ensure that no unknown variant of the virus enters India and at the same time there is no impediment to travelling.

Indian PC mkt dips 11.7% in Q3CY22; demand to be slow for next 2 qtrs: IDC

Indian PC mkt dips 11.7% in Q3CY22; demand to be slow for next 2 qtrs: IDC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

India's traditional PC market, inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations declined by 11.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in Q3CY22 (Jul-Sep) after 8 consecutive quarters of growth despite strong shipments of 3.9 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. All segments declined except the government, which grew by 91.5 per cent YoY on the back of government orders, leading to strong growth in the third consecutive quarter. While the desktop and workstation categories grew by 23.4 per cent and 17.6 per cent YoY respectively, the notebook category declined by 19.5 per cent YoY.

'Solillada Saradara' Kharge: From a union leader to Cong prez

'Solillada Saradara' Kharge: From a union leader to Cong prez

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Sober by temperament and nature, Kharge has never landed in any major political trouble or controversy.

Need to stay alert to Covid threat, vaccination only shield, Modi tells CMs

Need to stay alert to Covid threat, vaccination only shield, Modi tells CMs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the challenge of the Covid pandemic is not fully over yet, with the increase in coronavirus cases in the last two weeks manifesting the need to stay alert, and underlined that vaccination remains the biggest protective shield against the virus.

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'The pay cuts have been very tough on those with entire families to support.'

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Rediff.com18 May 2023

There are lessons for the Congress to learn from the Karnataka elections of how burying the hatchet among top leaders and not washing dirty linen in public can help, says Ramesh Menon.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

If elected, he will be the second All India Congress Committee president from Karnataka after S Nijalingappa, and also a Dalit leader to hold the post after Jagjivan Ram.

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

New Google CEO Sundar Pichai made ascent with low-key style and technical chops.

Final leg of Manchester United's 'Rising Stars' program kicks-off in Goa

Final leg of Manchester United's 'Rising Stars' program kicks-off in Goa

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The two-day talent hunt -- the Airtel Rising Stars final -- conducted by Manchester United coaches kicked off at Duler Stadium in Mapusa, Goa on Thursday.

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

That a brown skinned man -- albeit one who speaks with a posh English accent -- would one day be the front-runner in a race to elect Boris's successor and head the party once led by Churchill and Thatcher would seem indigestible to the white men and women who have formed the trunk of the Conservative party for generations.

'When the rates of interest fall, EMIs will come down'

'When the rates of interest fall, EMIs will come down'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

'Marginal rates will definitely affect the consumer's decision in entering a new transaction, but in reality, they don't affect much because banks/financial institutions have come up with step-up EMIs: 50% of home loans which exceed 15 years in India are prepaid, within 7-8 years.' 'This doesn't happen anywhere in the world.'

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'That is the one headline the world is reading about India this week, and it is a potentially damaging story...' 'I don't think a panic mentality has set in, but this story is one that investors and market watchers are absolutely seized with.'

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The BJP is not taking the AAP challenge lightly. Amit Shah has cautioned party insiders to ensure that AAP does not cross a vote share of 24%. He has always seen AAP as a much more significant challenge than the Congress, observes Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Hardworking Sudharsan has the talent to go places

Hardworking Sudharsan has the talent to go places

Rediff.com4 May 2022

From shining in age-group and league cricket in Chennai to a breakout season in Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) before being fast-tracked into the state white-ball teams, things have moved rather swiftly for B Sai Sudharsan as he broke into the IPL.

Centre asks 7 states to focus on vaccination amid Covid cases surge

Centre asks 7 states to focus on vaccination amid Covid cases surge

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said upcoming festivals and mass congregations in different parts of the country may potentially facilitate transmission of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

Minorities, women under constant attack: Sonia slams Modi govt

Minorities, women under constant attack: Sonia slams Modi govt

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Gandhi claimed that authoritarian tendencies are becoming clearer, with the erosion of fundamental rights being accompanied by a narrow imposition of conformity and obedience from dutiful citizens. voters polarised for electoral gains

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Banking and IT lead; see September hiring rise 52%, 34% y-o-y, respectively.

Nothing Surprising About Agnipath

Nothing Surprising About Agnipath

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Agnipath may be an exercise to address the genuine needs of the armed forces. But overall, it betrays the tendency to use the military and paramilitary for employment generation and shaping a national character, instead of treating them as the professional services they are, notes Shyam G Menon.

Premature to declare Covid third wave: Scientists

Premature to declare Covid third wave: Scientists

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The rise in fresh Covid cases and the effective reproduction number -- indication of how fast an infection spreads -- in many states is worrying but don't panic. Instead, mask up and get vaccinated, say experts, stressing that it is too early to declare the beginning of a new wave.

Hiking interest rates to tame inflation not 'anti-national': Raghuram Rajan

Hiking interest rates to tame inflation not 'anti-national': Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan on Monday said the central bank will have to raise interest rates to tame inflation and the hikes need not be considered by politicians and bureaucrats as some "anti-national" activity. Known for his frank views, Rajan also said it was important to remember that the "war against inflation" is never over. "Inflation is up in India. At some point, the RBI will have to raise rates, like the rest of the world is doing," he said in a LinkedIn post.

Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' from 'severe'

Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' from 'severe'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The air quality index of neighbouring areas of Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida was recorded at 312, 368, 301 and 357, respectively.

Mira Nair's son wins election to New York State assembly

Mira Nair's son wins election to New York State assembly

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'It's official: we won. I'm going to Albany to fight to tax the rich, heal the sick, house the poor & build a socialist New York. But I can't do it alone. To win socialism, we'll need a mass movement of the multiracial working class as well. So let's build one,' Mamdani tweeted.

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge, a staunch Gandhi family loyalist from Karnataka, has become the Congress' first non-Gandhi president in 24 years.

With 14,516 cases in a day, India's COVID-19 tally nears 4 lakh

With 14,516 cases in a day, India's COVID-19 tally nears 4 lakh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries continued to surge with 2,13,830 patients cured so far, while there were 1,68,269 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wary of being identified, some said they had been reassured by their friends but were still apprehensive for themselves and their families. Adding to their anxiety was news of protests.

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'A slum free Mumbai cannot happen with Dharavi at the centre of the city.'

'It is climate change time for corporate India'

'It is climate change time for corporate India'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'There are companies that are losing and there are companies that are rising.' 'And the companies that are losing are positioning it as an economic slowdown.'

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

In an address to the nation amid increasing Covid cases through the Omicron variant of the virus, he said the precaution dose will also be available for citizens above 60 years of age and with comorbidities on the advice of their doctor from January 10 next year as well.

'Not too many surprises, not too many gimmicks, and welcome consistency'

'Not too many surprises, not too many gimmicks, and welcome consistency'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'The term 'pro-growth' must be qualified somewhat because, while a rising tide will lift all boats, it will not necessarily do so equally.'