News for 'Part III'

Congress MP wants 'Sindh replaced with 'Northeast' in national anthem

Congress MP wants 'Sindh replaced with 'Northeast' in national anthem

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Why are we glorifying a place of a hostile nation, he said.

IAF planes bring back 664 Indians from strife-torn Yemen

IAF planes bring back 664 Indians from strife-torn Yemen

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Over 660 Indian nationals evacuated from Yemen arrived home by two IAF planes and a special Air India flight on Friday night, taking the total number of evacuees who have been safely brought back from the strife-torn country to 1,022.

FIRST LOOK: Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation

FIRST LOOK: Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

All set for Mission Impossible 5?

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Investigators are now trying to ascertain as to who made these alleged forged documents and whether an organised gang is behind it.

Beijing becomes 'no-go-zone' as COVID-19 cases jump to 106

Beijing becomes 'no-go-zone' as COVID-19 cases jump to 106

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The Chinese capital reported 106 domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases since June 11 and a senior city official warned that the situation is "extremely severe" in Beijing where authorities have mounted massive containment measures including mass testing of about 90,000 people.

Less-cash drive launched in DeMo gets boost in Budget

Less-cash drive launched in DeMo gets boost in Budget

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

In an otherwise agriculture- and public health-focused Union Budget 2018-19, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain technology, internet of things -- jargons that found little or no mention in the previous Budgets -- managed to make their presence felt.

Govt to infuse Rs 7,940 cr in PSU Banks in FY'16

Govt to infuse Rs 7,940 cr in PSU Banks in FY'16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday proposed to infuse Rs 7,940 crore funds next fiscal in the public sector banks.

CAT holds senior advocate guilty of contempt

CAT holds senior advocate guilty of contempt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The principal bench of the (CAT) took suo moto cognisance of the behaviour of advocate Mehmood Pracha, while arguing the case of Sanjiv Chaturvedi, an Indian Forest Service officer of Uttarakhand cadre on deputation to All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, who filed different applications with regard to recording of his Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs), it said.

India's auto sector staring at a bleak future

India's auto sector staring at a bleak future

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

286 dealers closed down in 18 months, 32,000 jobs impacted. Maharashtra leads with 84 closures, followed by Tamil Nadu and Delhi. The worst-hit is the passenger car segment.

IN PICS: India test fires Prithvi-II ballistic missile

IN PICS: India test fires Prithvi-II ballistic missile

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

India on Monday successfully test-fired its nuclear capable 'Prithvi-II' ballistic missile, with a range of 350 kms, as pa rt of user trial by the armed forces from Chandipur off Orissa coast.

PM assures farmers, says govt committed to their welfare

PM assures farmers, says govt committed to their welfare

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Without directly referring to the farmers' agitation, which entered the 17th day on Saturday, Modi said agriculture reforms as part of government efforts are aimed at removing roadblocks, and the new laws will also bring in technology and investment in the sector.

CBI to close coal block case against Kumar Mangalam Birla

CBI to close coal block case against Kumar Mangalam Birla

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

After a 10-month probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to file a closure report in the coal block allocation case involving industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla and former Coal Secretary P C Parakh as the agency could not find any evidence in this matter.

Will caste and NEET become poll issues again in TN?

Will caste and NEET become poll issues again in TN?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Once the Covid crisis subsides in the state, the NEET exam this year, whether conducted or cancelled, could become an electoral issue next year, along with the BC-MBC reservations issue, especially the 'creamy layer' aspect, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chandrayaan 2: Cong says 'good time' to remember Nehru; BJP hits back

Chandrayaan 2: Cong says 'good time' to remember Nehru; BJP hits back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The BJP hit back accusing the Congress of drawing the issue into political arena.

Experts list few things that will be different in FY16

Experts list few things that will be different in FY16

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

India will have to devise policies to ensure overall growth in FY16.

Verdict on SC/ST Act has diluted its provisions: Centre to SC

Verdict on SC/ST Act has diluted its provisions: Centre to SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The government also said the 'confusion' created by the apex court verdict may have to be corrected by reviewing the judgment and recalling the directions issued by it.

FinMin seeks Cabinet nod to reduce govt stake in banks

FinMin seeks Cabinet nod to reduce govt stake in banks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Punjab National Bank is the second largest PSU bank, in which government holding is 58.87 per cent.

How hedge funds make money for HNIs

How hedge funds make money for HNIs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

These funds give the wealthy an option to invest in strategies that other equity products like mutual funds and portfolio management services cannot, says Nishant Agarwal.

India pays Russia $3 billion to lease sub

India pays Russia $3 billion to lease sub

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The INS Chakra III will be ideal for 'sea denial' missions, in which the submarine denies the enemy the use of the sea.

Why are banks afraid of trade unions?

Why are banks afraid of trade unions?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Individual banks should break away from the industry pact and have their own settlements with the unions, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The National Recruitment Agency will prove to be a boon for crores of youngsters, the PM said.

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The NRA will have representatives of IBPS, SSC and Indian Railways.

Coal scam: Court to hear case involving Birla, others on Oct 21

Coal scam: Court to hear case involving Birla, others on Oct 21

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The FIR relates to allocation of Talabira II and III coal blocks in 2005.

Inspiring! They donate their hair to cancer patients

Inspiring! They donate their hair to cancer patients

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Having cancer can be devastating. But for women, the side-effects of the disease, especially the loss of hair, is the hardest part.

Sebi tightens P-note norms

Sebi tightens P-note norms

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

New regime places more limits on unregulated foreign entities

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Cue the drum roll... A 'breathtaking, vast and intimidating' image of ocean waves crashing has won the top prize in a prestigious photography competition celebrating Australian and New Zealand snappers. The Alpha Awards was designed to showcase the work of Australian and New Zealand photographers on Sony Alpha lenses. Take a look at the stunning shots.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Locust swarms can vary from less than one square kilometre to several hundred square kilometres. There can be at least 40 million and sometimes as many as 80 million locust adults in each square kilometre of swarm. Here's everything you need to know about the latest threat to India from the skies.

'India is among most promising entrepreneurial landscapes'

'India is among most promising entrepreneurial landscapes'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

PVC is looking at entrepreneurs with passion and it aims to build technology ventures.

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K.

Pak shows air defence skills near India border

Pak shows air defence skills near India border

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Pakistan Army and the Pakistan Air Force have effectively targeted a drone aircraft, displaying their capability as part of the Azm-e-Nau III military exercise that is being conducted in a desert near Bahawalpur.

Baskin Robbins eyes small Indian cities for growth

Baskin Robbins eyes small Indian cities for growth

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

World's largest ice cream chain Baskin Robbins is planning to enter tier II and tier III cities as part of its expansion.

Vegetarians are not normal here

Vegetarians are not normal here

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Who said vegetarian food was hard to find in Iran?

Navy signs $100-mn deal for maintenance of Boeing's P-8Is

Navy signs $100-mn deal for maintenance of Boeing's P-8Is

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Boeing also won a $4.5-billion contract for 10 C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, and will soon start delivery of $3 billion contracts to supply 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopters., reports Ajai Shukla.

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Devastation struck Venezuela when oil prices started collapsing in 1982, following a global oil glut. The country's economy contracted overnight.

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

AIIMS-Delhi is among the 12 sites selected by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for conducting Phase I and II randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trials of Covaxin.

Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

In addition to Pichai and Nadella, IBM's Arvind Krishna, Micron's Sanjay Mehrotra, Ajay Banga from Mastercard and Ann Mukherjee from Pernod are among the six Indian-Americans among over 200 corporate honchos who will advise the President and offer recommendations on how to revive the American economy.

Symonds rules over Kings

Symonds rules over Kings

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

He no longer plays for Australia, but Andrew Symonds showed he is still one of the most dangerous players around. In fact, he forms an integral part of the Deccan Chargers middle order and he proved that yet again with a cracking knock of 53 against Kings XI punjab in the IPL match in Cuttack on Friday.

AP: Students punished for speaking Telugu

AP: Students punished for speaking Telugu

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Taking a serious view of the management of a private English medium school punishing two of its students for speaking in Telugu, the Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday ordered an inquiry into the incident.