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IPL Auction Day 1: The players, their price

IPL Auction Day 1: The players, their price

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Here's the full list of players sold on Day 1:

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

"Polling was held peacefully at the 11,697 polling booths across the state with 65.1 per cent of the electorate casting their votes till the close of polls," Chief Electoral Officer Saujanya who does not use a surname said.

Joshimath: Two more hotels in dangerous condition; cracks in many places

Joshimath: Two more hotels in dangerous condition; cracks in many places

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The number of houses that have developed cracks has now risen to 826 out of which 165 are in the "unsafe zone", a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority said.

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Many families in the affected area are finding it hard to sever their emotional ties with their homes and move out.

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'The problem is that all this reconstruction work is being monitored by the prime minister himself with inputs being provided directly by the PMO so nobody in the state government dare contradict them even if their suggestions are totally contrary to what the ecology of this region requires.'

Rahul performs Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, calls Modi '21st-century king'

Rahul performs Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, calls Modi '21st-century king'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

In Haridwar, where he performed 'Ganga Aarti' at the famous Har Ki Pauri Ghat, Gandhi said, "We will give you a chief minister who comes to you, listens to your problems and runs the government accordingly."

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Those transferred include special secretary of health and family welfare Udit Prakash Rai, a 2007 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

The Curious Case Of Andhra Pradesh Capitals

The Curious Case Of Andhra Pradesh Capitals

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The idea of three capitals has not been abandoned, even as the state lurches from financial crisis to crisis.

Anil Agarwal's firm wins bid for Videocon

Anil Agarwal's firm wins bid for Videocon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Bankruptcy court NCLT on Tuesday allowed billionaire Anil Agarwal's Twin Star Technologies to take over Videocon Industries Ltd for about Rs 3,000 crore. Twin Star, a part of Vedanta Group, will pay around Rs 500 crore within 90 days as upfront payment and the rest as non-convertible debentures over a period of time. A two-member Mumbai bench of the NCLT comprising members - H P Chaturvedi and Ravikumar Duraisamy - approved the resolution plan by Twin-Star Technologies.

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The number of subsidence-affected homes rose to 678 while 27 more families were evacuated to safety, a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority in Chamoli said, adding so far 82 families have been shifted to safe locations in the town.

Online shopping during festive season could touch Rs 25k cr

Online shopping during festive season could touch Rs 25k cr

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

"This is expected to be the busiest festive season for e-commerce companies as Indian consumers are likely to spend up to Rs 25,000 crore as against over Rs 20,000 crore spent in the festive season last year," Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat said.

Grp Capt Varun Singh had planned to celebrate Shaurya Chakra feat in MP

Grp Capt Varun Singh had planned to celebrate Shaurya Chakra feat in MP

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Group Captain Singh was conferred with the Shaurya Chakra, India's third highest peacetime gallantry award, in August this year for averting a possible mid-air accident after his Tejas light combat aircraft was hit by a major technical problem last year.

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Top Performer: Captain Cool Faf

Top Performer: Captain Cool Faf

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Faf du Plessis showed why he continues to be among the top-rated batters in T20 cricket at the D Y Patil stadium on Tuesday night.

PSBs strike may affect transactions worth Rs 15,000 crore

PSBs strike may affect transactions worth Rs 15,000 crore

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Unions, which are protesting against FDI in the banking sector, are pressing for various demands.

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Mukesh Ambani said he had never seen any city decked up so strikingly as Lucknow

One-day strike: Economy loses a whopping Rs 25,000 crore

One-day strike: Economy loses a whopping Rs 25,000 crore

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

As a nationwide strike of trade unions hit banking and other services on Wednesday, business chambers pegged the loss to the economy at a staggering Rs 25,000 crore and said such "disruptive" actions can hit India's image as an attractive business destination.

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Game Streaming the Next Hot Career?

Game Streaming the Next Hot Career?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Game streaming is becoming a serious professional choice for youth, as it allows them to make good money.

PM inaugurates Saryu canal project in poll-bound UP

PM inaugurates Saryu canal project in poll-bound UP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exhorted farmers to adopt natural farming saying it will help not only save water but also produce better crops, and invited them to join a mega programme on it on December 16 as it would prove beneficial for them.

Chouhan cedes chair to deity's portrait in cabinet meet, draws ex-babus' ire

Chouhan cedes chair to deity's portrait in cabinet meet, draws ex-babus' ire

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

At a Madhya Pradesh cabinet meeting held in the temple town of Ujjain, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ceded his seat to Lord Mahakal's portrait, an act some former bureaucrats said was "unprecedented" in the history of the state and could have been avoided.

Online shoppers to spend Rs 22,000 cr on V-day gifts!

Online shoppers to spend Rs 22,000 cr on V-day gifts!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

52 per cent of shoppers surveyed said they prefer to shop online.

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday.

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Even as Chinese troops continue squatting on territory that we claim as our own -- this was the lowest allocation for defence in percentage terms since the 1950s, reveals Ajai Shukla.

ASK AJIT: Will these shares make me rich?

ASK AJIT: Will these shares make me rich?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stockmarket queries.

How India's military strength grew in 2022

How India's military strength grew in 2022

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach in sync with the broader national security doctrine and procured a variety of military platforms and weapons to enhance their combat capabilities.

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

While agency sources informed that Gandhi recorded his statement and checked its transcript minutely, Congress leaders said the investigators took multiple breaks during his questioning

'Choppergate': Are IAF Veterans Being Made Scapegoats?

'Choppergate': Are IAF Veterans Being Made Scapegoats?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

When the IAF veterans' bail petition came up for hearing, in an unprecedented move, senior serving and retired Air Marshals and Air Vice Marshals rallied behind the accused officers and appeared before the court to give sureties for each, something that has never happened ever before.

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.

'Post Balakot, Army was ready for conventional war'

'Post Balakot, Army was ready for conventional war'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The sources said Indian Army had finalised contracts to procure ammunition worth Rs 11,000 crore after the Uri terror attack in September 2016, and it has received 95 per cent of the total order.

Hundreds bid tearful farewell to Group Captain Varun Singh

Hundreds bid tearful farewell to Group Captain Varun Singh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Singh's wife and daughter, his father Colonel K P Singh (retd), mother Uma besides, other close relatives were also present there and bid a teary-eyed farewell to him.

Aviation security market to cross Rs 31K cr by 2015: Assocham

Aviation security market to cross Rs 31K cr by 2015: Assocham

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The airport security market, which comprises segments like security, disaster response, identification, manning and cyber security is currently growing at a compounded annual growth rate of about 25 per cent, according to a study titled 'India Homeland Security Market: An Emerging Opportunity'.

'MF Guru: Need 7 cr for child's studies'

'MF Guru: Need 7 cr for child's studies'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Both RCB and PBKS will have new captains at the helm in Faf du Plessis and Mayank Agarwal respectively

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'Cracks continue to appear in more and more houses.' 'We believe the government is not going to tell us the truth.'

After poll loss, what makes Dhami confident of winning bypoll?

After poll loss, what makes Dhami confident of winning bypoll?

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In the brief history of the hill state of Uttarakhand, there has not been a single instance where a chief minister has lost a by-election, reports Shishir Prashant.

Congress leader of tukde-tukde gang: Quotes from Modi's Lok Sabha speech

Congress leader of tukde-tukde gang: Quotes from Modi's Lok Sabha speech

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Here are some top quotes from Prime Minister Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha.

Lakhimpur violence adds to Yogi's woes ahead of UP poll

Lakhimpur violence adds to Yogi's woes ahead of UP poll

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Lakhimpur violence, in which the son of senior BJP leader and Union minister of state Ajay Mishra Teni are accused of trampling four protesting farmers to death, has opened another front for the CM to deal with, after the mysterious death of Akhara Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri last month and the death of a Kanpur-based trader in Gorakhpur recently.

Grp Cpt Varun's body taken to Bhopal, last rites on Friday

Grp Cpt Varun's body taken to Bhopal, last rites on Friday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

After the guard of honour, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, military and other officials paid floral tributes to the decorated air warrior.

Will be logistically ready to hold simultaneous polls by September 2018: EC

Will be logistically ready to hold simultaneous polls by September 2018: EC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The announcement came days after it issued a formal direction that VVPAT will be used at polling stations in all future elections where polls are held using EVMs.