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Recovery in sight for silver

Recovery in sight for silver

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Silver prices have fallen by eight per cent in 2015 to Rs 34,290 a kg.

Modi using govt machinery to intimidate Opposition: Mamata

Modi using govt machinery to intimidate Opposition: Mamata

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

She wondered why PM Modi is not removing his own cabinet secretary or the Union home secretary, if he was so 'fond of making last-minute changes'.

IAF displays strength at dress rehearsal for 83rd Air Force Day

IAF displays strength at dress rehearsal for 83rd Air Force Day

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The Indian Air Force put its might on display at the full dress rehearsal on Tuesday, ahead of the 83rd Air Force Day on October 8, at the Hindon air base in Ghaziabad.

ISRO gears up for human spaceflight programme

ISRO gears up for human spaceflight programme

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The space agency said Chandrayaan-2 planned for mid-April.

RBI officials quizzed over 20:80 gold import scheme

RBI officials quizzed over 20:80 gold import scheme

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The four officials were asked questions related to the UPA government's '20:80' gold import scheme, which was cleared by Chidambaram on May 13, 2014, barely three days before the counting of votes of the general election

'China doesn't want war'

'China doesn't want war'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'China would rather tie us down; and bleed us as much as it can so that we aren't able to lift our heads to face them.'

No solution yet on ONGC-RIL gas siphoning case

No solution yet on ONGC-RIL gas siphoning case

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

ONGC has suffered a loss of over Rs 30,000 crore due to alleged siphoning off of natural gas by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) from the PSU's well in Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin and appointment of an experts body on the issue "will not help", the state-run oil firm said.

Emotional pitches don't win elections Rahul Gandhi: BJP

Emotional pitches don't win elections Rahul Gandhi: BJP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday attacked Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for making an emotional pitch to garner votes and claimed he had been compelled to do so as he had nothing to drive home about UPA government's performance.

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.

Why no-fly list is still not ready

Why no-fly list is still not ready

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Government officials favoured compulsory biometric identification but said it did not happen because of the Supreme Court judgment on Aadhaar

CWG updates: Shuttlers, paddlers add to India's gold rush

CWG updates: Shuttlers, paddlers add to India's gold rush

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won their respective singles matches, while Satwik Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa triumphed in the mixed doubles to help India outclass Malaysia in the final and clinch the gold medal in the Mixed Team badminton gold medal match at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

Rediff.com21 May 2019

After going on to conquer the ring, Nikhat Zareen hopes to inspire young girls to follow in her footsteps and fight for their dreams.

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The naval officer had circumnavigated the globe in 2012-13, and was a special invitee at the race, which commemorates 50 years of the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race 1968-69.

Mahadayi row: Bandh hits normal life in Karnataka

Mahadayi row: Bandh hits normal life in Karnataka

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

The bandh has been called by pro-Kannada and farmers' organisations, protesting the Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal's interim order rejecting the state's petition seeking 7.56 tmcft for drinking water projects.

Amidst euphoria, some voices question cost of Mars mission

Amidst euphoria, some voices question cost of Mars mission

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

While the Mars mission got wide praise, there were voices which questioned the need for spending Rs 450-500 crore on it when the country is facing hunger and poverty.

Uttar Pradesh to deploy drones to disperse mobs

Uttar Pradesh to deploy drones to disperse mobs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Drones will soon perform a special task in the state capital apart from functioning as eyes in the sky with the Lucknow Police planning to use them for dispersing mobs.

India hope to shift spotlight on medals at humdrum CWG

India hope to shift spotlight on medals at humdrum CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Indian contingent would be aiming to make it all good with strong medal-winning performances when the acutely-low-on-buzz Commonwealth Games start

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday.

India's first military satellite GSAT-7 launched successfully

India's first military satellite GSAT-7 launched successfully

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

India's first exclusive defence satellite GSAT-7 was successfully launched by European space consortium Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana on Friday, giving a major push to the country's maritime security.

No change on gas price hike decision: Moily

No change on gas price hike decision: Moily

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Amidst Finance Ministry raising prospects of forcing Reliance Industries to sell gas at old price of $4.2, Oil Minister M Veerapa Moily on Thursday said there was no rethinking in the government on the decision to double gas rates from April 1, 2014.

Two AI staff suspended on smuggling charges; probe ordered

Two AI staff suspended on smuggling charges; probe ordered

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The smuggling came to light when their baggage were passed through an X-ray machine following a tip off.

Gas price hike soothes industry's nerves

Gas price hike soothes industry's nerves

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Reason behind for the change in his stance: gas price increase.

ISRO's Mars mission to be launched on October 28

ISRO's Mars mission to be launched on October 28

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

India's Mars Orbiter Mission is slated to be launched on October 28 after a national committee of experts gave the go ahead for the Rs 450 crore ambitious venture after threadbare deliberations.

Food Security Bill is political gimmick in hurry: Rajnath

Food Security Bill is political gimmick in hurry: Rajnath

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Critical of the hurried clearance of the food security ordinance, Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh said on Thursday the United Progressive Alliance government was just doing a "political gimmick in a hurry" before the 2014 general elections.

Sports Shorts: Trump says he will not invite NBA champs to White House

Sports Shorts: Trump says he will not invite NBA champs to White House

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna answers readers' queries and guides them to take control of their life.

Grand welcome awaits Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

Grand welcome awaits Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

A grand welcome awaits Rio Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik when she arrives home on Wednesday, with hectic preparations underway to give her a rousing reception at her village Mokhra Khas in Rohtak district. When Sakshi touches down at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi at around 3:50 a.m. tomorrow, as many as five ministers of the BJP Government in Haryana will be there to receive her.

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The arbitration clause is present in almost 95 per cent of corporate agreements, according to tax and audit firm Ernst & Young.

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.

Why this police officer got a US award

Why this police officer got a US award

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Rachakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat has thrice been honoured by the International Association of Chiefs of Police for his unusual efforts in community policing and welfare. The only Indian police officer to be honoured thus.

Private banks mull exit from gold coin business

Private banks mull exit from gold coin business

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

India's top private banks might soon exit from the gold coin business.

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Corporate legal cases kept India Inc on its toes in 2014 as high stake matters on coal, telecom and mining came up in the Supreme Court, which also sent Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy to jail.

Why Centurion pitch could suit Team India

Why Centurion pitch could suit Team India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

South African opener Aiden Markram is of the opinion that the pitch at Supersport Park, although aiding more pace and bounce, will also be good for batsmen.

ISRO chief: Chances of recovering GSAT-6A still alive

ISRO chief: Chances of recovering GSAT-6A still alive

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

The ISRO lost communication with the satellite when it attempted to ignite the engine in a third and final move to its desired location.

'Why was the government not prepared?'

'Why was the government not prepared?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

'Post Independence, it is for the first time that people have Rs 500 in their pocket, but the family is sleeping without food.'

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Soon, e-tailers could use drones to deliver your purchases

Soon, e-tailers could use drones to deliver your purchases

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Seattle-based Amazon had considered debuting drone delivery services in Mumbai and Bangalore by Diwali this year

Amit Shah trapped in lift for 40 minutes; rescued by CRPF

Amit Shah trapped in lift for 40 minutes; rescued by CRPF

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The CRPF personnel had to tear apart steel doors of the elevator to pull out Shah and other leaders trapped inside.

Tendulkar urges sports minister to support banned boxer Sarita

Tendulkar urges sports minister to support banned boxer Sarita

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Veteran boxer Sarita Devi, who is currently serving a provisional suspension, has found support from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar who has written a letter to the Sports Minister urging him to support her and ensure that her career is not terminated prematurely.

Sugar mills face bitter reality at festival time

Sugar mills face bitter reality at festival time

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The state government has formed two committees under the chief secretary and the cane commissioner on the matter.