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UP govt withdraws Azam Khan's Y-category security, says it's not needed

UP govt withdraws Azam Khan's Y-category security, says it's not needed

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has withdrawn the 'Y-category' security cover provided to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, saying it was not needed, even as his party decried the move as "unfortunate."

Committed to restructuring board: Raveendran tells Byju's shareholders

Committed to restructuring board: Raveendran tells Byju's shareholders

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Ahead of Friday's extraordinary general meeting (EGM), Byju Raveendran, chief executive officer (CEO) of Byju's, told shareholders that he is committed to restructuring the board of the embattled educational technology (edtech) firm. He also committed to appointing two non-executive directors to the board by the mutual consent of the founder and shareholders. The development comes at a time when a consortium of key shareholders, holding over 30 per cent stake in Byju's, issued a notice to the embattled edtech firm this month, calling for an EGM to address "persistent issues", including a proposed change of management at the firm.

Tax devolution not about richer vs poorer states

Tax devolution not about richer vs poorer states

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Tax devolution shares, which threaten to create a north-south divide among states, may have more to do with per capita income, and not so much with population.

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more ambitious film would have done.

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

>It's not easy to predict the market. But there are at least two positive factors to back the PSU banks, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Can Shreyas Iyer overcome his short ball woes?

Can Shreyas Iyer overcome his short ball woes?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Iyer is a player who primarily plays with hands with not much pronounced footwork.

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The VHP expressed its concerns and condemned the dissemination of "misleading information" regarding the construction of the temple alleged to be built atop a razed mosque.

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Its people are either victims of corruption or witnesses to it.'

Afghanistan make their own luck with eye on semis spot

Afghanistan make their own luck with eye on semis spot

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Jonathan Trott, who took over the coaching reins in July, said it was the result of some serious hard work to get their batting and basics right for the tournament.

3rd Test: India's vulnerable middle-order in focus against fearless England

3rd Test: India's vulnerable middle-order in focus against fearless England

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins in Rajkot on Thursday.

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'They hate him so much that if PM Modi says the Sun rises in the east the Congress will say the Sun rises in the west.'

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.'

'No one knows who funds the BJP'

'No one knows who funds the BJP'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'Who has given how much money to which party, the people of India must know this fact.'

IRFC, NBCC, SJVN, BHEL: PSU stocks are on fire; analysts see more headroom

IRFC, NBCC, SJVN, BHEL: PSU stocks are on fire; analysts see more headroom

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Stocks of public sector undertakings (PSUs) have been on fire in the past year as investors cheered an improvement in key operating metrics and embraced counters of these state-owned enterprises, analysts suggest. The S&P BSE PSU Index has gained over 90 per cent in the past year, rising much higher than the S&P BSE Sensex, which has rose nearly 19 per cent during this period, according to ACE Equity data. The BSE PSU Index, reports show, has delivered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28 per cent (including dividends reinvestments) over five years and risen by almost 60 per cent in the past year.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

BJP claims Soren absconding; CM sends email to ED

BJP claims Soren absconding; CM sends email to ED

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The Jharkhand unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday claimed that Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been 'absconding' since the last 18 hours, fearing action of the Enforcement Directorate.

My Father L K Advani

My Father L K Advani

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

'There is a song that fits my father. It is from the Dev Anand film Hum Dono, which goes Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...'

5 Electric SUVs Coming To India

5 Electric SUVs Coming To India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

If you are planning to buy an electric car in the near future, it would be highly advisable to wait for these upcoming electric SUVs.

No animosity with Harmanpreet: Alyssa Healy

No animosity with Harmanpreet: Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Alyssa backed Harmanpreet and the India team to come out stronger from this series.

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Not only the senior team but the young Blue Colts also emerged victorious in the SAFF Men's U-19 champions after hammering Pakistan in the final and clinching a vigorous 3-0 victory.

Soren 'missing', ED team camps at his house, seizes BMW

Soren 'missing', ED team camps at his house, seizes BMW

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The agency seized a Haryana-registered BMW car from Soren's residence apart from some documents recovered by them during the search conducted at the house, sources said.

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

China ramped up troop deployment, infra along LAC in 2022: Pentagon

China ramped up troop deployment, infra along LAC in 2022: Pentagon

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

According to the 'Military and Security Developments involving the People's Republic of China' report 2023: "Since early May 2020, sustained tensions along the India-China border have dominated the Western Theater Command's attention."

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

In a relief to senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjay Kundu, the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Himachal Pradesh high court direction to remove him from the post of state Director General of Police over allegations that he tried to pressure a businessman who claimed to have received a threat to his life from his partners.

'Women can thrive at any age'

'Women can thrive at any age'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'It doesn't matter if you are from abroad or Indian, we are told that there's a prime time for a female actor.' 'It's time that people understand there is no certain age for women to thrive in.'

Revanth Reddy: From ABVP member to Cong CM contender

Revanth Reddy: From ABVP member to Cong CM contender

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Reddy faced the biggest challenge of his political life in 2015 when he was allegedly caught on camera trying to bribe a nominated MLA to vote in favour of the TDP in a legislative council election.

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'US officials must grapple with the possibility that one of its closest partners attempted an extrajudicial killing on its soil.' 'This is not something that friends typically do to friends.'

Bombay HC judge orders CBI to probe charge she favoured accused

Bombay HC judge orders CBI to probe charge she favoured accused

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Justice Bharati Dangre on Thursday recused herself from the case before her, but said such "disgruntled elements" which make an accusation against a judge and "walk away" without waiting for the consequences of their "intimidating action."

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'In my time, I didn't have that kind of guidance. 'I asked to speak to the international pageant winners before I went and nobody spoke with me. 'It doesn't take away from your title when you help others. It just brings more accolades back to our country.'

'Maratha agitation was government-sponsored'

'Maratha agitation was government-sponsored'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'After Manoj Jarange Patil began his long march towards Mumbai on January 20, he kept increasing his demands and the government meekly surrendered to him.'

How Pathaan Bookings Are Going...

How Pathaan Bookings Are Going...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

They were not houseful by Wednesday night but rest assured, there will be hardly any seats available by the time full-fledged booking opens for regular screens on January 20.

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

'Now that we are a pure-play India business, many investors are open to investing.'

Coach Amre to Iyer: You're good player of short ball, forget what others are saying

Coach Amre to Iyer: You're good player of short ball, forget what others are saying

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Often players in their sub-conscious mind know how they feel about a particular situation but when the validation comes from someone who they can rely upon, the next step becomes easier.

Raveendran puts Rs 4K cr own wealth into Byju's

Raveendran puts Rs 4K cr own wealth into Byju's

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Byju Raveendran, founder of educational technology (edtech) firm Byju's, has injected around Rs 4,000 crore of personal capital into the company in recent months. This move comes as the company grapples with challenges, including securing fresh capital, delays in financial reporting, and legal disputes with lenders. "Raveendran has pledged personal property to assist the company in dealing with the crisis. "He conveyed to employees that despite perceptions of being a billionaire, he has reinvested a major portion of his wealth back into the company," said a person familiar with the matter.

'LGBT people are entitled to same rights as everyone'

'LGBT people are entitled to same rights as everyone'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'Not giving a human being the basic requirement of marriage and right to institution of family merely because of their orientation is indeed against the principle of the core values of a democracy.'

'Successful listing is true justice to RE development in country'

'Successful listing is true justice to RE development in country'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

'This is not just the IREDA's IPO. It is the success of the ministry of new and renewable energy and of the renewable energy industry.'

'Ram Mandir Is With 2024 Election In Mind'

'Ram Mandir Is With 2024 Election In Mind'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'We should not underestimate the power of Hindutva.'

Rs 6,100 crore in 3 months: Riding the wave of floating-rate mutual funds

Rs 6,100 crore in 3 months: Riding the wave of floating-rate mutual funds

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Floating-rate mutual funds are back in demand after a year-long period of consistent outflows. In the past three months, investors have poured over Rs 6,100 crore into these debt schemes, indicating a reversal in fortunes for the category that recorded outflows for 11 consecutive months (May 2022 to March 2023), totalling Rs 32,250 crore. Floating-rate funds invest at least 65 per cent in floating-rate instruments, which have their interest rates linked to the Reserve Bank of India repo rate.

Very cordial relationship with Mamata, no difficulties: Bengal guv

Very cordial relationship with Mamata, no difficulties: Bengal guv

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Bose, who completed a year as the governor on Tuesday, said his priority is the well-being of the people of the state.