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Rs 17cr cash seized in ED raid on Kolkata-based gaming app operators

Rs 17cr cash seized in ED raid on Kolkata-based gaming app operators

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

A picture released by the federal agency showed bundles of seized Rs 500 currency notes along with a few in the denomination of Rs 2,000 and Rs 200 stacked together on a bed.

Budget: Health sector allocation sees 16% hike to Rs 86,200 cr

Budget: Health sector allocation sees 16% hike to Rs 86,200 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Out of Rs 86200.65 crore, Rs 83,000 crore have been allocated to the department of health and family welfare while Rs 3200 crore have been allocated to the department of health research.

Will Brahmastra add to Karan Johar's 100 Crore Club?

Will Brahmastra add to Karan Johar's 100 Crore Club?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Two double centuries, three movies over the Rs 150 crore mark and five centuries -- that's how the repertoire looks like for Karan Johar and his Dharma Productions.

In Jhagadia tribal strongman Chhotubhai Vasava doesn't feel need to campaign

In Jhagadia tribal strongman Chhotubhai Vasava doesn't feel need to campaign

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'I don't need to go out now. I don't have to buy votes. My workers are campaigning for me, visiting villages. I know people in every village and their issues,' says the 78-year-old leader.

REVEALED: How Much New BrahMos Missiles Cost

REVEALED: How Much New BrahMos Missiles Cost

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The MoD did not reveal the number of missiles procured through the latest contract.
However, this information was inadvertently revealed through an official MoD photograph that accompanied the announcement.

'Which ITR Should I File?'

'Which ITR Should I File?'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

According to forecasting agencies, the city is set to record its best air quality for the day after Diwali since 2015 on Tuesday.

Airtel hikes prepaid tariffs by 20-25%

Airtel hikes prepaid tariffs by 20-25%

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday announced 20-25 per cent tariff hikes for various prepaid offerings, including tariffed voice plans, unlimited voice bundles and data top-ups, and said the new rates will come into effect from November 26. The entry-level tariffed voice plan has been raised by about 25 per cent, while for unlimited voice bundles, the increase in most cases is about 20 per cent. Sunil Mittal led telco -- whose India mobile customer base stood at about 323 million at the last count -- has also increased the tariffs for data top-up plans by about 20-21 per cent

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, cover every town by 2024

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, cover every town by 2024

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel will start rolling out 5G services this month and cover all towns and key rural areas of the country by March 2024, a senior company official said on Tuesday. Bharti Airtel managing director and CEO Gopal Vittal also said that the price of mobile services in India is very low and needs to go up. "We intend to launch 5G starting August and extend to a Pan India roll out very soon.

BJP or AAP: Who will win support of Surat diamond workers in Gujarat polls?

BJP or AAP: Who will win support of Surat diamond workers in Gujarat polls?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

There are around 15 lakh diamond workers in Gujarat, including nearly seven lakh employed in units in Surat, which is the largest hub of cutting and polishing of these precious stones.

Govt proposes new data privacy law, raises penalty to Rs 500 cr for violations

Govt proposes new data privacy law, raises penalty to Rs 500 cr for violations

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The government will "notify such countries or territories outside India to which a data fiduciary may transfer personal data", according to the draft unveiled on Friday for public feedback.

The Water Warrior

The Water Warrior

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Coimbatore-based environmental activist R Manikandan, was named the South Zone Water Warrior by the Government of India's Jal Shakti ministry.

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja compares the first six months of 2020 with the first six months in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Maha govt reduces COVID-19 testing rates for 4th time

Maha govt reduces COVID-19 testing rates for 4th time

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The new rates will be Rs 900, Rs 1,400 and Rs 1,800 per test, adding it was the fourth time rates had been revised from the original Rs 4,500.

Dom's Take: The Grand Illusion

Dom's Take: The Grand Illusion

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Dominic Xavier wonders why the government wants to spend so much money on construction at a time when the money could be put to better use to address and alleviate the agony and misery that so many Indians experience each day.

Airspace coordination in India helps airlines save big

Airspace coordination in India helps airlines save big

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Coordination between defence and civilian authorities has freed up airspace for commercial airlines in India, resulting in routes becoming shorter and costs coming down, apart from mitigating pollution. "Due to various restrictions of the military, only about 58 per cent of the Indian airspace was being utilised. It is close to 70 per cent now," said an official of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Officials of the AAI said to date 119 routes had been shortened. Sources said since December 2020 the cumulative savings of airlines had been close to Rs 200 crore while there was a reduction in emission of around 45,000 tonnes of carbon.

Aamir Vs Akshay: Who Will Win BO Battle?

Aamir Vs Akshay: Who Will Win BO Battle?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

This is the fourth time in three decades that Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar have had movie releases on the same day.

Big Tech in financial system poses concentration risk: Shaktikanta Das

Big Tech in financial system poses concentration risk: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The increasing involvement of Big Tech in the financial system could give rise to concentration risk and there are potential spillovers, which call for closer attention, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Tuesday. "...enormous amounts of consumer data is being generated and leveraged upon by a few entities (the so-called Big Tech) by virtue of their huge customer base. "Such developments raise concerns on concentration risk and potential spillovers as their level of engagement with the financial system strengthens in the years to come," Das said at the Global Fintech Fest 2022.

Govt saved Rs 10,000 crore in interest costs in FY22

Govt saved Rs 10,000 crore in interest costs in FY22

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Union finance secretary T V Somanathan recently said the Centre had saved Rs 10,000 crore in FY22 on interest payments after adopting new accounting mechanisms for central government agencies and centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) for state governments. Speaking at an event, Somanathan said due to these, there was an unspent balance of Rs 1.2 trillion with state agencies from CSS as on March 31, 2022. This means this amount will be reduced from the Centre's borrowing for now and it can be considered a short-term saving for the exchequer.

BJP woos Manipur with free scooters for girls, Rs 100-cr start-up fund

BJP woos Manipur with free scooters for girls, Rs 100-cr start-up fund

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The BJP also promised Rs 25,000 to girls from economically weaker sections under the 'Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Maheiroi Singi Scheme' if voted back to power.

Steel prices soar over mounting raw material costs

Steel prices soar over mounting raw material costs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Raw material prices had been on the rise, but since Russia waged war on Ukraine, prices have surged.

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Delhi high court has permitted Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, against whom a lookout notice was issued by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case, to travel abroad for IIFA awards subject to certain conditions.

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'Dharavi will be completely slum free by 2040'

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The 36-year-old actor has been questioned two-three times by the agency in the said case earlier.

I-T raids on Sena corporator reveal benami properties, hawala transactions

I-T raids on Sena corporator reveal benami properties, hawala transactions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The department raided more than 35 premises in Maharashtra's capital city on February 25, and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement on Thursday that 'preliminary investigation indicates that these contractors have evaded income to the extent of Rs 200 crore on account of...malpractices'.

'I had to settle scores with the government'

'I had to settle scores with the government'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'I had to get back into Parliament. Mamata has given me that opportunity.'

Over 11K Amrapali flats to be given possession in 2-3 months

Over 11K Amrapali flats to be given possession in 2-3 months

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

In a good news for the hassled home buyers of Amrapali Group, the Supreme Court on Friday was informed that 11,858 flats will be delivered in 2 to 3 months of which 5, 428 units will be handed over the possession in October. A bench of Chief Justice UU Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi was informed by court receiver senior advocate R Venkataramani that in the upcoming festive season next month 5,428 flats which have been completed by the NBCC will be given to the home buyers with electricity and water connection. "We are facing some issues in providing electricity and water connections to the other 6,430 completed flats and once the connections are provided and they receive completion certificates, these units will be handed over to the home buyers in the next two to three months", he said.

The BIGGEST August Releases

The BIGGEST August Releases

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggest Bollywood hits in August in the last decade.

Flying with just a cabin bag will be 10-15% cheaper

Flying with just a cabin bag will be 10-15% cheaper

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

On a busy corporate route like Delhi-Mumbai, hand luggage fare can be cheaper by at least Rs 500-Rs 800.

BJP received highest corporate donations in 2019-20

BJP received highest corporate donations in 2019-20

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Donations from corporates to the national parties increased by 109 per cent between FY 2017-18 and 2018-19, said an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), an NGO working for bringing in transparency in electoral politics.

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed to people to celebrate Hindu new year Ugadi and 'Hosa Tadaku' festivals peacefully without disturbing law and order.

Rs 2,000 notes were not printed in 2019-20: RBI

Rs 2,000 notes were not printed in 2019-20: RBI

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The number of Rs 2,000 currency notes in circulation has come down from 33,632 lakh pieces at end-March 2018 to 32,910 lakh pieces at end-March 2019 and further to 27,398 lakh pieces at end-March 2020.

FabIndia, Aether Ind, 5 others get Sebi's nod to float IPOs

FabIndia, Aether Ind, 5 others get Sebi's nod to float IPOs

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Seven companies, including lifestyle retail brand FabIndia and specialty chemical company Aether Industries, have received capital markets regulator Sebi's go-ahead to raise funds through initial share sales. Syrma SGS Technology, Asianet Satellite Communications, Sanathan Textiles, Capillary Technologies India and Harsha Engineers International too received the watchdog's nod to float Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). These companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers with Sebi during December 2021 and February 2022, obtained observations during April 27-30, an update with the regulator showed on Monday.

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The RBI refuses to classify a cryptocurrency as an asset since it doesn't have future cash flow and its value is always fluctuating because of speculation. There is also no consumer protection, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay, and hence the e-rupee trial run.

How successful are Salman's Eid films?

How successful are Salman's Eid films?

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists how much money Salman's Eid releases have made over the years.

What's in the Eveready takeover for Burmans

What's in the Eveready takeover for Burmans

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The change in ownership is expected to give a fresh lease of life to the company that has often been dragged by financial stress in its close to three-decade journey under the Khaitans, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Neeraj's javelin, Lovlina's gloves headline second day of e-auction

Neeraj's javelin, Lovlina's gloves headline second day of e-auction

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympics javelin and Lovlina Borgohain's boxing gloves hogged the limelight on day two of the third edition of the e-auction of gifts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

MVA Heading For Collapse In Maharashtra?

MVA Heading For Collapse In Maharashtra?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'The BJP is using its money and muscle power to break the MVA government.'

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'Aquaponics can effectively cushion the impact of a calamity like COVID.'