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Bajaj biggest gainer, Anil Ambani biggest loser in Modi Sarkar

Bajaj biggest gainer, Anil Ambani biggest loser in Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Hinduja Group, Mukesh Ambani, Murugappa, and the Adani groups were the other gainers in the Modi regime, while Naveen Jindal and Sun Pharma groups saw the most erosion in their m-cap in the last five years, reports Krishna Kant.

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'

Govt's land law revives lost order of sarkar raj

Govt's land law revives lost order of sarkar raj

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The ordinance has returned near absolute power of discretion in land acquisition, except in tribal areas, into the hands of the bureaucracy yet again

Mamata calls emergency meeting as heatwave lashes Bengal

Mamata calls emergency meeting as heatwave lashes Bengal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Bankura continued to top the maximum temperature chart at 43.7 degrees Celsius, while Panagarh in Paschim Bardhaman district followed closely at 43.5 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.

T20 WC: India brace themselves for B'desh with an eye on semis

T20 WC: India brace themselves for B'desh with an eye on semis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Chance for India batters to get their act right against Bangladesh

Tokyo Paralympics: Bhagat wins badminton gold

Tokyo Paralympics: Bhagat wins badminton gold

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Reigning World champion Pramod Bhagat continued India's fine showing at the Tokyo Paralympics with a gold medal in the badminton SL3 class event, in Tokyo, on Saturday. The 33-year-old Bhagat, who is also the world No. 1 and current Asian champion, scored a 21-11, 21-16 win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the first SL3 class semi-final, which lasted 36 minutes.

Sensex declines 220 pts on selling in FMCG, steel shares

Sensex declines 220 pts on selling in FMCG, steel shares

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

ITC, Sun Pharma, Maruti, M&M, Tata Motors, HCL Tech, Wipro, Infosys, HUL, Bharti Airtel and Reliance were among the major losers. Kotak Bank rose the most by 1.59 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv. L&T, SBI, TCS and HDFC Bank also closed higher.

KCR invokes Shivaji, vows to form farmers' govt from Maha's Nanded

KCR invokes Shivaji, vows to form farmers' govt from Maha's Nanded

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Speaking at a public meeting in Nanded of Maharashtra, he said within 10 days, the BRS' party vehicles will go to every village in all 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra to form farmers' committees.

Sensex down 337 points post Fed rate hike

Sensex down 337 points post Fed rate hike

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Equity indices fell on Thursday, mirroring weak global market trends following the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and hawkish stance. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 337.06 points or 0.57 per cent to settle at 59,119.72. During the day, it tanked 624 points or 1.04 per cent to 58,832.78. The NSE Nifty went lower by 88.55 points or 0.50 per cent to end at 17,629.80.

Pawar hits back at Uddhav's Sena over 'failed to create successor' remark

Pawar hits back at Uddhav's Sena over 'failed to create successor' remark

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'We do not attach any importance if someone is writing about whether we create new leadership or not'

Amnesty slams Modi sarkar's rights record

Amnesty slams Modi sarkar's rights record

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Amnesty highlighted poll-related violence in the lead up to the May 2014 General Elections, communal clashes and failure of consultation on corporate projects as key concerns.

Durga Puja Is Here!

Durga Puja Is Here!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated a Durga Puja pandal that replicates garment shops ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Red alert in Mumbai as IMD predicts heavy rainfall

Red alert in Mumbai as IMD predicts heavy rainfall

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Heavy rains had battered the metropolis on Sunday and Monday as well.

EWS quota: Victory for Modi's mission: BJP; We started process: Cong

EWS quota: Victory for Modi's mission: BJP; We started process: Cong

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court, by a majority view of 3:2, upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to people belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.

BWF Para Worlds: Bhagat and Ramadass emerge champions

BWF Para Worlds: Bhagat and Ramadass emerge champions

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Bhagat now has 11 medals, including six gold, two silver and three bronze medals in the world championships. He has the distinction of reaching the finals in all the editions, barring the 2007 and 2017 World Championships.

Markets settle with modest gains in highly volatile trade

Markets settle with modest gains in highly volatile trade

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Equity benchmarks eked out marginal gains to settle in the positive zone after swinging between gains and losses during the session on Wednesday amid weakness in global bourses. In a trade marked with highs and lows, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 54.13 points or 0.09 per cent to settle at 59,085.43. During the day, it hit a high of 59,170.87 and a low of 58,760.09. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty went up by 27.45 points or 0.16 per cent to 17,604.95.

'Bappa's blessings are forever with everyone'

'Bappa's blessings are forever with everyone'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

'There is clearly a 17 - 18% upside in the markets over the next 12-15 months'

'There is clearly a 17 - 18% upside in the markets over the next 12-15 months'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Earnings growth, attractive valuations and change in FPI flows from negative to positive over the next 12 months are some of the key triggers for an upside. "A poor monsoon, high inflation and further rate hike are some of the key risks

Rumours abound as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari seen with TMC leaders

Rumours abound as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari seen with TMC leaders

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The meeting took place at Bamni Kali Temple at Suri in Birbhum district on Saturday which Adhikari visited ahead of Kali Puja celebrations.

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Sena and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray labelled each other gaddar (traitor) after Shinde's rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted revenge on Thackeray for his betrayal.

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

What Can You Watch This Week?

What Can You Watch This Week?

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Action, drama, thriller and rom-coms, this week has a lot of entertainment coming up on OTT as well as in theatres.

Overhearing talk about CAA protest, cab driver summons cops

Overhearing talk about CAA protest, cab driver summons cops

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Secretary of the All India Progressive Women's Association Kavita Krishnan tweeted about the incident, allegedly involving poet Bappadittya Sarkar on Thursday.

Abki baar, kiski sarkar? Lok Sabha poll results today

Abki baar, kiski sarkar? Lok Sabha poll results today

Rediff.com23 May 2019

EC officials said the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections will begin at 8 am on Thursday and results are expected only by late evening.

Rare phenomenon: Gulab may intensify into another cyclone

Rare phenomenon: Gulab may intensify into another cyclone

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

After remnants of cyclone Gulab that hit the eastern coast of the country brought torrential rains to central Maharashtra, a senior India Meteorological Department official said on Wednesday that we are witnessing a rare occurrence as the weather system might generate another cyclonic storm.

BJP honours Uber driver who took man to cops over CAA chat

BJP honours Uber driver who took man to cops over CAA chat

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Lodha also accused the passenger, poet-activist Bappadittya Sarkar, of hatching an "ant-national conspiracy" against the CAA.

Too little, too late, Cong slams all-party meet on Manipur

Too little, too late, Cong slams all-party meet on Manipur

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A host of Congress leaders, including former party chief Rahul Gandhi, criticised the move to convene an all-party meeting in Delhi and at this juncture.

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Bappadittya Sarkar, who was taken to a Mumbai police station by his cab driver after the latter overheard his phone conservation about an anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest, said the language symbolises whatever is going on in the country.

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex closed at an all-time high of 62,272.68 on Thursday, tracking a firm trend in global markets after the US Fed minutes indicated a slower pace of rate increase that bolstered investors' sentiment. Extending its rally to the third straight day, the 30-share BSE benchmark rallied 762.10 points or 1.24 per cent to settle at 62,272.68, its record closing peak. During the day, it jumped 901.75 points or 1.46 per cent to its lifetime high of 62,412.33.he broader NSE Nifty gained 216.85 points or 1.19 per cent to end at 18,484.10.

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Education, jobs, health and more: Experts share their wishlist.

Modi sarkar to modify Lokpal rules

Modi sarkar to modify Lokpal rules

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Taking the first step towards appointment of Lokpal, the government has decided to modify rules to give more powers to the search committee mandated to recommend names for appointment of chairperson and members of the anti-corruption body.

Sensex slips 153 points in volatile trade

Sensex slips 153 points in volatile trade

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Benchmark indices fell for the third straight day on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling over 153 points amid largely weak global markets as investors remained cautious ahead of the crucial Federal Reserve meeting outcome. Unabated foreign fund outflows also continued to weigh on the domestic equity markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark dropped 153.13 points or 0.29 per cent to settle at 52,693.57.

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Keeping an eye on the 2019 elections, the PM has asked leaders to connect with the youth and hold events in each panchayat and municipal ward across the country.

'How to file revised IT return?'

'How to file revised IT return?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

IT, banking, FMCG shrs lift Sensex, Nifty by almost 1%

IT, banking, FMCG shrs lift Sensex, Nifty by almost 1%

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Equity benchmark indices continued to gain for the third day running on Monday, with the BSE Sensex climbing 781 points in early trade, amid firm global market trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex was trading with a jump of 781.52 points to 53,509.50. The NSE Nifty also gained 228.2 points to 15,927.45.

Sensex gains 345 points at close; FMCG, auto shares shine

Sensex gains 345 points at close; FMCG, auto shares shine

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded by 344 points while Nifty closed above the 16,000 level in choppy trade on Friday, snapping the four-day falling streak on renewed buying interest from foreign funds and firm global trends. The 30-share BSE barometer climbed 344.63 points or 0.65 per cent to settle at 53,760.78. During the day, it jumped 395.22 points or 0.73 per cent to 53,811.37.

Markets gain for 2nd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

Markets gain for 2nd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rose by nearly 1 per cent on Friday, extending gains for a second day on the back of buying in banking, financials and energy stocks in line with firm global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced further by 462.26 points or 0.88 per cent to settle at 52,727.98. During the day, it rallied 644.15 points or 1.23 per cent to 52,909.87. The Nifty gained 142.60 points or 0.92 per cent to settle at 15,699.25.

Caution: Road blocks ahead for Modi Sarkar

Caution: Road blocks ahead for Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

After the Bihar setback, these are the issues the PM must address to maintain the people's faith in him.

Police stopping media from entering party HQ: Cong

Police stopping media from entering party HQ: Cong

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The opposition party is set to stage protests across the country against the questioning of its chief and has slammed the agency's action against its top leadership as "political vendetta".

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Despite a warning issued to him by the Congress, former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot sat on a daylong fast at the Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on Tuesday, demanding action in cases of alleged corruption related to the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state led by Vasundhara Raje.