News for 'Rajiv Kumar'

India's 2nd largest PSB is finally born

India's 2nd largest PSB is finally born

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

BoB now has over 9,500 branches, 13,400 ATMs, 85,000 employees to serve 12 crore customers.

Bollywood's Top Spy Thrillers

Bollywood's Top Spy Thrillers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at some of the biggest spy thrillers, and where you can watch them.

'We need Tharoor to shake the system'

'We need Tharoor to shake the system'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'Since the party is at a stage when things are very bad, this is the best time to experiment.'

Muslim vendor shot at in Bihar in suspected hate crime

Muslim vendor shot at in Bihar in suspected hate crime

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The suspect, Rajiv Yadav, also asked the man, Mohammed Qasim, to go to Pakistan, they said.

Bihar polls: Nitish holds seat-sharing talks with Nadda

Bihar polls: Nitish holds seat-sharing talks with Nadda

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

At the meeting which lasted for more than half an hour, the leaders of the two parties are understood to have discussed the key issue of seat-sharing among alliance partners in the NDA, which also includes Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP.

Put your own house in order: Mayawati's counter to Rahul

Put your own house in order: Mayawati's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Gandhi had on Saturday said that the Congress reached out to the BSP leader, offering her the chief minister's post for contesting the assembly polls together, but she did not respond.

Vinesh for Khel Ratna; Aware, Deepak Punia and Sakshi nominated for Arjuna

Vinesh for Khel Ratna; Aware, Deepak Punia and Sakshi nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

World silver winner Deepak Punia, making a transition from junior to senior circuit, and Rahul Aware, who won a bronze in Nur Sultan, are deserving candidates for the Arjuna Award.

Rs 1.80 lakh cr bad loans likely to be recovered in FY'19

Rs 1.80 lakh cr bad loans likely to be recovered in FY'19

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

After the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code came into force, which calls for an auction of assets of loan defaulting entities, recoveries have picked up, said Jaitley.

At -7.5%, economy claws back faster in Q2 but enters recession

At -7.5%, economy claws back faster in Q2 but enters recession

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

India's economy recovered faster than expected in the September quarter as a pick-up in manufacturing helped GDP clock a lower contraction of 7.5 per cent and held out hopes for further improvement on better consumer demand. The gross domestic product (GDP) had contracted by a record 23.9 per cent in the first quarter of the 2020-21 fiscal (April 2020 to March 2021) as the coronavirus lockdown pummelled economic activity.

India reports 8,603 fresh Covid cases in India

India reports 8,603 fresh Covid cases in India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The daily rise in infections has been below 50,000 for 160 consecutive days now.

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A high-powered probe committee set up by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the site and appealed to the general public to share videos, statements or any other evidence about the incident.

Economists tell PM to work for high growth, predictable taxes

Economists tell PM to work for high growth, predictable taxes

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Ahead of his government's first full year budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sought ideas from economists to attract investments, create jobs and finance infrastructure to put India back on high growth path.

Campaign ends for first phase of Bihar elections

Campaign ends for first phase of Bihar elections

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The BJP's quest for dominance over the states political scene, evident from a seat-sharing deal as part of which it clinched nearly as many constituencies as the Janata Dal-United its senior partner so far- resonated during the election campaign.

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Govt reconstitutes body, says will not interfere in senior PSB appointments

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It is clear that Kamal Nath is gearing up for the 2023 assembly polls, reports Sandeep Kumar.

Bailable warrant against Tharoor for 'scorpion on Shivling' remark

Bailable warrant against Tharoor for 'scorpion on Shivling' remark

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

In October 2018, the Congress leader had stoked a controversy by invoking a news article where an unnamed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader had compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a "scorpion sitting on a Shivling".

Bollywood Loves a Good Murder

Bollywood Loves a Good Murder

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest money-making movie murder mysteries.

Bigg Boss 15: Karan Loses His Temper!

Bigg Boss 15: Karan Loses His Temper!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Karan has a showdown with Tejasswi, and it's all Rashami's fault!

Bihar polls in 3 phases from Oct 28; counting on Nov 10: EC

Bihar polls in 3 phases from Oct 28; counting on Nov 10: EC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The term of the 243-member Bihar legislative assembly comes to an end on November 29.

Govt will announce additional measures to boost economy: FM

Govt will announce additional measures to boost economy: FM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The FM said an announcement with regard to the additional steps will be made after consulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mamata transfers police officers for following EC's orders

Mamata transfers police officers for following EC's orders

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Several police officers who followed the Election Commission's orders during the recent West Bengal assembly polls get punishment transfers. Payal Mohanka reports.

'How can you call a Bharat Ratna a fattu?'

'How can you call a Bharat Ratna a fattu?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com finds out why Sacred Games has run into trouble.

Hotels to restaurants, aggregators' discounts come home to bite

Hotels to restaurants, aggregators' discounts come home to bite

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

As regular promotional discounts and offers rolled out by well-funded apps determine the demand trend, online hospitality aggregators face growing discontent from restaurants and hotels over commissions and pricing power.

Priyanka meets UP Cong leaders, party to hit the streets against Yogi govt

Priyanka meets UP Cong leaders, party to hit the streets against Yogi govt

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday brainstormed with senior Congress leaders from Uttar Pradesh on the preparations for next year's assembly polls, as the party resolved to hit the streets against the Bharatiya Janata Party government over issues such as unemployment, price rise and law and order.

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'The biggest problem that faces the Opposition in Gujarat is just a day or two before voting is scheduled, Modiji goes on a spree of emotional appeals.' 'That process has been set in motion much earlier this time in Gujarat.'

Sushant's father lodges FIR against Rhea Chakraborty

Sushant's father lodges FIR against Rhea Chakraborty

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Several political leaders and film personalities have demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into his death.

Mamata takes on EC over showcause: People will showcause EC on May 19

Mamata takes on EC over showcause: People will showcause EC on May 19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The EC issued a show cause notice to CM and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.

At 38,667, India reports less than 50,000 new Covid cases for 48 days

At 38,667, India reports less than 50,000 new Covid cases for 48 days

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

India saw a single-day rise of 38,667 coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of cases to 3,21,56,493, while the death toll rose to 4,30,732 with 478 fresh fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data updated Saturday.

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.

Economists slam govt's economic outlook

Economists slam govt's economic outlook

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Prime Minister's key economic advisor C Rangarajan on Friday lowered the growth forecast for the current fiscal to 5.3 per cent from 6.4 per cent projected earlier and listed out host of measures including further liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms to improve economic condition.

'V P Singh is needlessly maligned'

'V P Singh is needlessly maligned'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'As his close associate Som Pal told me, "Mandal was never V P Singh's brainchild. It was a Janata Party commitment he inherited".' 'He would have done it anyway at some point, but the specific timing of his decision was dictated entirely by political exigency -- his government was threatened.' 'It also turned out to be a game changer in Indian politics.'

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Laxmi was insistent that our homes should never have name-plates, because the name Laxmikant-Pyarelal should never be separated!'

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'Many of them were scared. So, I went to my seniors and said I should be given the vaccine first. I wanted to prove to my colleagues that there is no need to be scared'

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.

India's Olympics-bound athletes learn Japanese culture

India's Olympics-bound athletes learn Japanese culture

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian athletes attended a cultural sensitivity workshop, named 'Omotenashi', on Thursday. Conducted by the Sports Ministry, 'Omotenashi' (the Japanese version of Atithi devo bhava) was organised by the Sports Authority of India, in association with the Indian Olympic Association.

Falling rupee puts spotlight on govt in election year

Falling rupee puts spotlight on govt in election year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Brokerage firm CLSA says in its interactions with government officials, measures such as the dollar-deposit scheme were under consideration.

There is no liquidity crisis, PSBs tell Sitharaman

There is no liquidity crisis, PSBs tell Sitharaman

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Sitharaman said economic slowdown seems to have bottomed out and the coming festive season will help the economy start looking up.

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.