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G20 communique papers over differences on Russia-Ukraine war

G20 communique papers over differences on Russia-Ukraine war

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The G20's Bali Declaration Wednesday acknowledged differences among members on the Russia-Ukraine war but said it was essential to adhere to international law, including protection of civilians caught in conflicts.

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC to hear Sebi's plea on extension of probe time on Tuesday

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC to hear Sebi's plea on extension of probe time on Tuesday

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Supreme Court adjourned to Tuesday the hearing on a plea of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) seeking extension of six months to complete a probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. The hearing on the market regulator's plea and PILs could not take place on Monday due to paucity of time and on account of scheduled hearing of certain matters before a special bench at 3 pm. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala on May 12 had said it would consider granting three more months to Sebi for concluding its probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation and lapses in regulatory disclosure.

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The suicides have involved more NEET aspirants than JEE. 'It's a make-or-mar situation.' 'Either you get into a government medical college, where the fee is much lower than in private institutes, or you don't make it.'

'Very healthy and fertile market for long-term investors'

'Very healthy and fertile market for long-term investors'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Investors should look to incrementally allocate towards equity from a medium-to-long term horizon.'

Beware! The Two Economic Indias

Beware! The Two Economic Indias

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The substantially increased economic dualism may exert lasting negative influences which could include a reduced potential for economic growth; the persistence of a very weak employment and poverty situation; rising social and political discord; and heightened vulnerability to geopolitical challenges, cautions Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

DGCA tells airlines how to handle unruly passengers

DGCA tells airlines how to handle unruly passengers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The guidelines come in the wake of back-to-back two urination incidents on Air India flights last year.

SC suggests Project Tiger-like plan to save great Indian bustard from extinction

SC suggests Project Tiger-like plan to save great Indian bustard from extinction

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Coming to the rescue of the critically endangered great Indian bustard (GIB), the Supreme Court on Wednesday mooted the idea of launching 'Project GIB' on the lines of 'Project Tiger', which was started in 1973 to save the big cats, and sought the government's view on the proposal.

How We Can Have A Credible NIRF Ranking

How We Can Have A Credible NIRF Ranking

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Whenever there is an evaluation scheme, it is human tendency to score as high as possible. None would like to highlight their shortcomings, and everyone likes to highlight their positives. This is what is happening in this context of rankings as well, points out Profesor N Ravichandran.

In Modi's Amritkal, Worrying Decline Of Economy

In Modi's Amritkal, Worrying Decline Of Economy

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

NITI Aayog has not said what the reasons were for having achieved or not having achieved what was sought to be achieved, or what lessons can be learned for the future, points out Aakar Patel.

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The alacrity with which regional States responded to Delhi's invite signals that expectations are high regarding an Indian role in the efforts to stabilise the situation in Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India in process of filing appeal against Cairn arbitration award

India in process of filing appeal against Cairn arbitration award

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

India is in the process of filing an appeal against an arbitration panel asking it to return $1.2 billion to British oil firm Cairn Energy Plc, sources said on Wednesday. If enforcement proceedings are initiated, India is confident to address them and will strongly defend its interests, the sources said, adding it is open to a constructive settlement of tax disputes within the existing legal framework. India is in the process of filing an appeal in the Cairn's arbitration award case, they said, adding in this case, it was well within India's sovereign powers to redress the situation of Double Non-Taxation and tax abuse. Cairn chief executive Simon Thomson had last month met the then finance secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey to discuss the arbitration award.

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

Rediff.com8 May 2023

It also said the cheetahs will be allowed to move out of KNP and will not necessarily be "recaptured unless they venture into areas where they are in significant danger".

China terms crackdown in Xinjiang as 'counter terrorism'

China terms crackdown in Xinjiang as 'counter terrorism'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

China on Saturday maintained silence on India's abstention at the voting at the UNHRC on the human rights situation in Xinjiang

Does Biden trust India?

Does Biden trust India?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Blinken visit indicated that the Biden administration is still somewhat tentative about the specifics of its relations with India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has served multiple stints at India's embassy in Washington, DC.

How SA batters mastered India's spinners in first ODI

How SA batters mastered India's spinners in first ODI

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

South African batter Rassie van der Dussen was satisfied that he could execute his sweep shots to perfection as the Indian spinners were unsettled during the home team's 31-run win over visitors in the first ODI in Paarl on Wednesday.

India's GDP projections by World Bank, IMF too optimistic: Subramanian

India's GDP projections by World Bank, IMF too optimistic: Subramanian

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Subramanian recommended five ways of financing additional expenditure over a period of one year, including cutting expenditure and borrowing directly from the RBI or monetising debt.

WPL: WI all-rounder Dottin slams Gujarat Giants over omission

WPL: WI all-rounder Dottin slams Gujarat Giants over omission

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has expressed disappointment at her exclusion from Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants, terming it 'bewildering'.

Cipla gets nod to import Moderna vaccine for emergency use in India

Cipla gets nod to import Moderna vaccine for emergency use in India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

India's drug regulator Drugs Controller General of India has granted permission to Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Cipla to import Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for restricted emergency use in the country, official sources said on Tuesday.

I have no personal ambitions: Chidambaram on Cong polls

I have no personal ambitions: Chidambaram on Cong polls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The former Union minister asserted that an objective analysis of the political situation will lead to the conclusion that the Congress has to be the "pole" around which Opposition unity in the 2024 Lok Sabha election can be built.

Decision on India's tour to Sri Lanka later this week

Decision on India's tour to Sri Lanka later this week

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday said it will take a call on India and Bangladesh's upcoming tours to the island nation later this week. India was scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in June-July for three ODIs and as many T20Is while Bangladesh was due to visit in July-August for a three-Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship.

With Elections Near, Debate On Freebies Rages

With Elections Near, Debate On Freebies Rages

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Populism gains momentum during election periods, and this trend is evident in at least four states: Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Sensex pares early losses; ends up 144 points

Sensex pares early losses; ends up 144 points

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance emerged as the biggest gainer by climbing 2.95 per cent. Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Maruti, Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel were the other major winners. HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra and Titan were among the laggards.

India far away from COVID-19 peak: Govt

India far away from COVID-19 peak: Govt

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Joint Secretary in the health ministry Lav Agarwal said it is wrong to just look at the total number of cases and state that India has the seventh highest number of cases as the population of countries also should be taken into account. About 14 countries with a cumulative population almost equal to that of India have reported 55.2 times more COVID-19 deaths, he said.

Afghanistan, terror sanctuaries in Pak on agenda for Blinken's India visit

Afghanistan, terror sanctuaries in Pak on agenda for Blinken's India visit

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

The two sides are also expected to explore ways to deepen defence collaboration, including exercises, defence transfers and technologies ahead of the next edition of the 2+2 defence and foreign ministerial dialogue to be held in the US later this year, they said.

What makes Rishabh Pant so special...

What makes Rishabh Pant so special...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Pant displayed tremendous game sense to first bide his time before taking a worn out attack to the cleaners. He completed his hundred with an audacious six off Dom Bess.

SC asks Sebi to probe allegations against Adani group

SC asks Sebi to probe allegations against Adani group

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Sebi to probe within two months allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group and any lapses in regulatory disclosures, and also set up a panel to look into protection of Indian investors after a damning report by a US short seller wiped out more than USD 140 billion of the conglomerate's market value. The top court while directing the setting up of a six-member committee headed by former apex court judge Justice A M Sapre for the assessment of the extant regulatory framework and for making recommendations to strengthen the process said it was appropriate to set up such a panel of experts in order to "protect Indian investors against volatility of the kind which has been witnessed in the recent past". The court-appointed Justice Sapre panel, which will be provided assistance by the Centre and other statutory agencies including the Sebi chairperson, will have to submit its report in a sealed cover within two months, said the bench which comprised Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala.

Office mkt remains appealing for long-term investors seeking stable returns

Office mkt remains appealing for long-term investors seeking stable returns

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Indian office real estate market, which had recovered significantly in early 2022, began to slow down in the latter half due to macroeconomic problems in the developed world. Rental yields are likely to be stable at best in FY24.

Surya provides update on Bumrah's fitness

Surya provides update on Bumrah's fitness

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'But in the team, the environment is good and all are first-class fit and ready for second T20I'

IT firms delaying onboarding freshers

IT firms delaying onboarding freshers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'It is a sign of a bigger problem which is coming in the next six months.'

REVEALED: How RBI Operated During Covid

REVEALED: How RBI Operated During Covid

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

200 staffers, consisting of RBI officials and support teams, who are essential to perform critical functions, were isolated at a separate facility in a dedicated quarantined environment near all three RBI data centres.

Amit Shah requests Owaisi to accept Z category security

Amit Shah requests Owaisi to accept Z category security

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Shots were fired at Owaisi's car on February 3, 2022 in Uttar Pradesh following which two persons were arrested and arms were also recovered.

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

India pacer Umesh Yadav is rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru after suffering a thigh muscle injury while playing for English country side Middlesex against Gloucestershire last month.

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid growing concerns over the spurt in COVID-19 cases in China and some other countries, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the focus is to ensure that no unknown variant of the virus enters India and at the same time there is no impediment to travelling.

Adani row: SC panel says SEBI couldn't find anything, but...

Adani row: SC panel says SEBI couldn't find anything, but...

Rediff.com19 May 2023

An expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court said it cannot conclude any regulatory failure around Adani Group's stock rallies, and that Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has 'drawn a blank' in its probe into alleged violations in money flows from offshore entities into the conglomerate.

Omicron impact: Dark clouds gather over travel firms

Omicron impact: Dark clouds gather over travel firms

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

India's largest online travel agency, MakeMyTrip said that it is premature to assess the impact of Omicron variant on overseas tour bookings. Others in the travel sector however are worried about cancellations in the coming days as countries tighten travel restrictions. "It is too early to assess the impact of the new Covid-19 variant on outbound travel. "Additional protocols are already set in any case from several countries which will help contain the variant coming to India.

'India Paralympics will abide by decision of world body'

'India Paralympics will abide by decision of world body'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

President of the Paralympic Committee of India, Deepa Malik said the apex body of para-sports in India, 'will abide by the international committee as well as in accordance with our government directives on the situation of COVID-19 in our country'.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, 2 killed in tree collapse; more showers likely

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, 2 killed in tree collapse; more showers likely

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The local train traffic on the Central and Western Railway routes was mostly normal though the trains were running a few minutes late, railway officials said.

'There could be new challenges, new battles'

'There could be new challenges, new battles'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'The Indian economy and the Indian financial sector today remain resilient and much better placed.'

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 15 its order asking the Manipur police not to take any coercive steps against four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two FIRs lodged against them for alleged offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

South Africa need to find ways to combat new ball: Maharaj

South Africa need to find ways to combat new ball: Maharaj

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Maharaj feels some adjustment and a change in mindset could help them combat the swing.