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Retail inflation eases to 9-month low in July on cheaper food items

Retail inflation eases to 9-month low in July on cheaper food items

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Economic affairs secretary S C Garg said that all macroeconomic parameters are performing well.

Eight 'Pak nationals' held in UP; some have terror links

Eight 'Pak nationals' held in UP; some have terror links

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Eight suspected Pakistani nationals, with some of them involved in terror activities, were detained by security forces in Maharajgunj when they allegedly tried to cross Indo-Nepal border, official sources said on Sunday.

It's raining malls in India this year

It's raining malls in India this year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

7.8 million square feet of mall space is under construction this year, the highest ever since 2011.

Share your Rangoli pics with us!

Share your Rangoli pics with us!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

We want to know what you've drawn this Diwali! Send us your photographs!

Mala, Helen, Nargis: How are cyclones named?

Mala, Helen, Nargis: How are cyclones named?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The World Meteorological Organisation/Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Panel on Tropical Cyclones, at its twenty-seventh session held in 2000 in Muscat, Oman, agreed to assign names to the tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Chai Sahay, an artificial intelligence-based mobile app, will be primarily used to issue advisory, disseminate information related to various schemes of the board for the sector as well as provide real-time weather updates, says Avishek Rakshit.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

Why did India's building craze halt?

Why did India's building craze halt?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'The real estate sector has been badly bruised because it has become too reliant on funding from NBFCs, including housing finance companies. 'When the NBFC industry was rocked late last year by a large default, the real estate sector was hit hard. 'An intricate web of links between rural incomes, construction activity and shadow banks are fuelling the economic slowdown', says Pranjul Bhandari.

India has no defence against coronavirus

India has no defence against coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

One third of all Indians live in one room. Another one third lives in 2 rooms. They cannot self quarantine or isolate and if infected they will pass it on to others. It is impossible for India to control an epidemic, warns Aakar Patel.

Sanjiv Puri reveals ITC's future strategy

Sanjiv Puri reveals ITC's future strategy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Puri said ITC will focus on health and wellness products within the FMCG vertical. He also said the company will attempt to reinforce the existing categories in the FMCG segment.

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Prices in Bengaluru, the National Capital Region, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, however, witnessed an uptick during the period.

Rupee trims initial losses

Rupee trims initial losses

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The partially convertible rupee was trading at 65.87/88 per dollar.

To control high fuel prices, India may cut oil imports

To control high fuel prices, India may cut oil imports

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Apart from this, state refiners are looking at optimising crude oil inventory levels without in any way affecting fuel supplies in the domestic market.

Railways to get first dedicated corridor for freight train

Railways to get first dedicated corridor for freight train

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The 190-km railway line will be between Dadri in Uttar Pradesh and Phulera in Rajasthan, which fall under the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

How merger with Gruh Finance helps Bandhan

How merger with Gruh Finance helps Bandhan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The two entities' combined distribution network would comprise 4,182 banking outlets and 476 ATMs across 34 states and Union territories of India, with more than 31,000 employees serving about 15 million customers across the country.

Bagree Market fire rages on even after 42 hours

Bagree Market fire rages on even after 42 hours

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

City mayor Sovan Chatterjee, who visited the market, said the fire was controlled to some extent, but refused to comment on how long it would take to extinguish the blaze completely.

Cooking gas, jet fuel prices hiked

Cooking gas, jet fuel prices hiked

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

While jet fuel price was increased by Rs 2, subsidised LPG price has been hiked by Rs 4.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Non-subsidised LPG to cost Rs 93 more.

21 months later, RBI says 99.3% of banned notes were returned

21 months later, RBI says 99.3% of banned notes were returned

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

This mean that just Rs 10,720 crore of the junked currency did not return to the banking system.

What do Indian voters really want?

What do Indian voters really want?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

In the run-up to the polls, a survey has revealed that better employment opportunities is the single most important issue for citizens and that the government has fared below average in this aspect.

AGR woes: No decision on relief to telcos at crucial meet

AGR woes: No decision on relief to telcos at crucial meet

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Telecom companies have been desperately waiting for a bailout package from the government after a Supreme Court order put their statutory liabilities at Rs 1.47 lakh crore.

India's 2nd-largest job provider is today gasping for growth

India's 2nd-largest job provider is today gasping for growth

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Particularly hit has been the apparel sector, where the time taken by the industry to adjust to the Goods and Services Tax regime, downward revision of export incentives, and a credit squeeze faced by small and medium scale enterprises, has pushed production downwards.

Bandhan Bank still waiting for RBI guidelines on meeting promoter holding norms

Bandhan Bank still waiting for RBI guidelines on meeting promoter holding norms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

RBI's licensing norms require a bank to bring down promoter holding to 40 % within 3 years of operation - which, for Bandhan Bank, will be by Aug 23

Why your household Budget will hit the roof

Why your household Budget will hit the roof

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Vegetable, fruit prices to be on the rise over weak supply, crop damage

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'We were lucky, in many ways, that we got the disease late.'

Edible oils of all varieties to cost more; prices surge up to 8%

Edible oils of all varieties to cost more; prices surge up to 8%

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Through increase in import duty, the government aims to help domestic oilseed crushers and edible oil producers who suffered badly last year due to cheap imports

Petrol price cut by Rs 1.42/litre, diesel by Rs 2.01

Petrol price cut by Rs 1.42/litre, diesel by Rs 2.01

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

This is the third reduction in rates this month

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The key beneficiary of this expansion in the motorcycle market happens to be Bajaj Auto.

Labour pain for India's infra sector

Labour pain for India's infra sector

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The labour force at large has turned less needy, due to various government financial incentives and freebies.

'India could step up to fill the gap as China's economy slows'

'India could step up to fill the gap as China's economy slows'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The minister further cited that the IMF's global growth forecasts of 3.4% in 2016 and 3.6% in 2017 were still very strong.

Kolkata drub Mumbai 3-0 in a spectacular ISL opening night

Kolkata drub Mumbai 3-0 in a spectacular ISL opening night

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Atletico de Kolkata gave the football-crazy city fans a night to remember in their 3-0 drubbing of Mumbai City FC as the inaugural Hero Indian Super League football tournament kicked off in spectacular fashion after a star-studded opening ceremony in Kolkata.

Focus shifts to rapid testing as India's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,547

Focus shifts to rapid testing as India's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,547

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

However, the number of confirmed cases reported by states rose by over 500 to cross 3,000 with at least 90 dead. While Maharashtra, Telangana and Delhi disclosed several new cases of the deadly virus infection, government officials said the numbers have risen in last few days mostly due to one event -- referring to the Tablighi Jamaat's religious gathering in the national capital attended by thousands of people last month.

Mumbai, Pune top realty investment spots

Mumbai, Pune top realty investment spots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

In 2012, Knight Frank estimated that prices in Ulwe grow by 50% in three years.

New EVMs will stop working if tampered with

New EVMs will stop working if tampered with

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The Election Commission has decided to replace 9,30,430 EVMs purchased before 2006 as the older machines are nearing their 15-year life cycle.

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry officials also said India was at the second stage as there is still no 'hard evidence' to say that there has been community transmission of the fast-spreading coronavirus, remarks which may provide anxious citizens with much needed assurance and hope.

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

According to SBI executives, the aim is to do things efficiently with an eye on profitability, and get a feedback on areas, including which business to enter and which to exit.

Why Modi govt is crushing dissent

Why Modi govt is crushing dissent

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

For this dispensation, ideas are dangerous. Those who propagate liberalism and democratic traditions are even more dangerous, observes Rashme Sehgal.

'Lockdown is okay, but more important are TESTS, TEST, TESTS'

'Lockdown is okay, but more important are TESTS, TEST, TESTS'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'In the last two months, we have only done 16,000 tests and that is nothing.' 'If coronavirus cases in the community picks up and infection spreads, then we will be in big trouble.'

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Bharti may look at gaining market share pre-merger and benefit from a lower capex intensity

Will burn you down: Bengal Missionary school gets threat letters

Will burn you down: Bengal Missionary school gets threat letters

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Policemen in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri town went on a round-the-clock vigil after a missionary school received four handwritten letters in Hindi

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The wheels turn for bicycles, as manufacturers go back to the basics. After motorised two-wheelers overtook cycle sales in the country, manufacturers are focusing on commuter segment again and reviving entry-level cycles.