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Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid economic uncertainty

Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid economic uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

In September, sales of 125cc models - that include the Hero Glamour, Splendor, Pulsar 125, Victor Star City, among others - grew by a whopping 30 per cent over the same period a year ago to 305,615 units.

After Najeeb, another JNU student 'goes missing'

After Najeeb, another JNU student 'goes missing'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Mukul Jain, enrolled in Life Sciences course, has been missing since January 8.

Maha polls: NOTA percentage goes up

Maha polls: NOTA percentage goes up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Analysis shows 7,42,134 voters opted for NOTA as against 4,60,741 votes who had chosen this option in 2014 polls.

Nandigram: Will Dada trounce Didi?

Nandigram: Will Dada trounce Didi?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Nandigram, 126 km south of Kolkata, is Suvendu Adhikari's bastion, where he has vowed to defeat Mamata Banerjee by 50,000 votes or quit politics.

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The diamond merchant, who has been behind bars at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London ever since his first bail application was rejected on March 20, can apply for a high court bail appeal at any time until his next remand hearing on April 26.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

India's military is changing, and how!

India's military is changing, and how!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The creation of a CDS has got the head right. Issues that were not talked about for years are now being discussed, points out Ajai Shukla.

Sushant case: NCB grills Rhea for 8 hrs on Day 2

Sushant case: NCB grills Rhea for 8 hrs on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'She came yesterday, she came today... we talked to her all day, questioned her. So, I cannot say she is not cooperating. She will come tomorrow too. 'So we are getting her cooperation,' NCB deputy director general (DDG) (south-west region) Mutha Ashok Jain told reporters after the questioning session.

London court remands Nirav Modi till Feb 27 in PNB case

London court remands Nirav Modi till Feb 27 in PNB case

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The 48-year-old, who has been lodged at Wandsworth prison in south-west London, appeared via videolink from prison before district judge David Robinson. "I am told that your case is proceeding in accordance with the directions for a final hearing on 11 May," the judge told Modi, as he set the next 28-day remand hearing via videolink for February 27. Modi's extradition trial is scheduled for five days starting May 11, with the case management hearings in the case set to begin once all the evidence has been handed in to the court for the trial.

Sushant case: NCB grills Rhea for about 6 hours

Sushant case: NCB grills Rhea for about 6 hours

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

NCB Deputy Director General (south-west region) Mutha Ashok Jain told reporters outside the agency's office later that Rhea will be called again on Monday for questioning and recording of her statement like Sunday.

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The state has total 8,98,39,600 voters, including 1,06,76,013 in the age group of 18 to 25 years. A total of 6.5 lakh polling personnel have been deployed at 96,661 polling booths across the state.

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com13 May 2020

District Judge Samuel Goozee expressed his concern at the late submission of the documents, said to include largely bank statements relating to the diamond merchant's companies, but has agreed to consider the application for their submission.

Nirav Modi further remanded in custody, trial in May

Nirav Modi further remanded in custody, trial in May

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Westminster magistrates' court judge Nina Tempia confirmed that Modi's extradition trial is scheduled between May 11 and 15 next year and that he must re-appear via videolink every 28 days for "call-over hearings" until the case management for the trial kicks in from February next year.

Sprinter Bolt trains at Norwegian club Stromsgodset

Sprinter Bolt trains at Norwegian club Stromsgodset

Rediff.com30 May 2018

He also hopes to play some part in a friendly against the club's Under-19 side.

Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'Urbanisation results in heavy rainfall events.'

Good news! Monsoon hits Andaman, on way to Kerala

Good news! Monsoon hits Andaman, on way to Kerala

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The much-awaited south-west monsoon on Monday brought first showers to the Andaman and Nicobar islands, setting the stage for its early progression towards Kerala.The onset of monsoon has now set the stage for the four-month rainfall season that has been eagerly awaited by the agricultural community who had to bear the brunt of a severe drought last year.The weather office said conditions were favourable for further advancement of the monsoon over more parts of Bay of Bengal

'Amir confessed to 'fixing' after Afridi slapped him'

'Amir confessed to 'fixing' after Afridi slapped him'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Mohammad Amir confessed to spot-fixing only after then ODI skipper Shahid Afridi slapped the fast bowler, while Salman Butt was involved in corruption much before Pakistan's ill-fated tour of England in 2010, claimed former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq.

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea for fifth time

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea for fifth time

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

He appeared via videolink from the prison as his legal team offered a package of "stringent" bail measures, including bail security of 4 million pound, house arrest with a 24-hour electronic tag as well as a private security guard service and a strictly monitored access to gadgets and telephones.

Nirav Modi's extradition trial to begin on May 11

Nirav Modi's extradition trial to begin on May 11

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The five-day extradition trial of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi will begin from May 11 in a part-remote setting, a UK court has ordered. Modi is fighting his extradition to India over the nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case.

Below normal monsoon this season: Government

Below normal monsoon this season: Government

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

South-west monsoon is likely to be below normal this season, government announced on Wednesday raising concerns about its impact on agriculture and economy.

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England has been blanketed in snow, plunging Britain's transport network into chaos with crashed cars, grounded planes and cancelled trains. Police forces and highway agencies across the United Kingdom have urged people not to travel unless 'absolutely necessary' as they deal with surging calls, while all trains have been suspended out of London Euston.

India likely to stage sharp V-shaped recovery in 2021-22: RBI's Das

India likely to stage sharp V-shaped recovery in 2021-22: RBI's Das

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Softening inflation, Das said would make available more policy space to the central bank to address risks to the growth going forward.

After floods, Kerala in the grip of rat fever

After floods, Kerala in the grip of rat fever

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

A total of 71 people tested positive for rat fever in various hospitals in the state while 123 people approached hospitals with suspected symptoms of the disease.

Former Dutch keeper in frontline against COVID-19

Former Dutch keeper in frontline against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Joyce Sombroek, 29, is a practicing GP and says that with the outbreak of the Coronavirus, we currently find ourselves in a very special situation, as she treats patients affected by the virus.

Meghalaya flood: Death toll mounts to 27

Meghalaya flood: Death toll mounts to 27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The flood situation in the Garo Hills areas of Meghalaya has remained grim for the second day while the death toll has mounted to 27. As per preliminary data, damage to infrastructure caused by the devastating floods in the Garo hills area is about Rs 1,000 crore.

French workers asked to move to India or face sack

French workers asked to move to India or face sack

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Workers of a recession-hit textile company in south-west France have been asked to shift to India to work in its factory in Bangalore for a pittance or face a sack, a media report has said. Nine employees at Carreman textiles plant in Castres, south-west France, were told that they could continue workingfor the firm only if they relocated to Bangalore and accepted a meagre monthly salary of 48 pounds per month, The Daily Telegraph said.

Nirav Modi extradition case adjourned till September

Nirav Modi extradition case adjourned till September

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The charges against the diamond merchant centre around his firms Diamonds R Us, Solar Exports and Stellar Diamonds making fraudulent use of a credit facility offered by the Punjab National Bank, known as 'letters of undertaking'.

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Here's how the heavyweights are faring.

PHOTOS: The bigwigs spotted at poll booths

PHOTOS: The bigwigs spotted at poll booths

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Maharashtra and Haryana voted in assembly elections on Monday. Several prominent personalities also exercised their franchise.

Disasters displaced 5mn in India, the highest in the world

Disasters displaced 5mn in India, the highest in the world

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The displacements were a result of a combination of increasing hazard intensity, high population exposure and high levels of social and economic vulnerability, a report says.

Usain Bolt fires two goals in Australia's Central Coast Mariners trial

Usain Bolt fires two goals in Australia's Central Coast Mariners trial

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt scored two goals in his first start for the Central Coast Mariners in a trial match on Friday that he hopes could pave the way for a professional contract as a soccer player.

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The national capital received heavy precipitation resulting in waterlogging on several roads and traffic jams at various intersections.

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Thursday lost his fight against being extradited to India as a United Kingdom judge ruled that he can be sent back to face charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2 billion Punjab National Bank scam case.

Monsoons to be 'near normal' this year

Monsoons to be 'near normal' this year

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Caught in a vicious grip of inflation, the government on Wednesday announced that the south-west monsoon, crucial for the nation's agricultural well being, would be near normal this season. "India Meteorological Department's long range-forecast for the 2008 south-west monsoon season is that the rainfall for the country as a whole is likely to be near normal," Earth Sciences Minister Kapil Sibal told reporters in New Delhi.

Nirav Modi in custody, next hearing via video on Jan 2

Nirav Modi in custody, next hearing via video on Jan 2

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Modi appeared for his regular 28-day "call-over" appearance from London's Wandsworth prison at Westminster magistrates' court, where judge Gareth Branston reconfirmed that his extradition trial will begin on May 11 next year and will last five days.

Only 19% of employers plan to hire in next Q, 52% see no change

Only 19% of employers plan to hire in next Q, 52% see no change

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook survey released on Tuesday, that covered 5,131 employers across India, a net 19 per cent of employers are anticipating an actual rise in their staffing numbers, while 52 per cent expect no change and 28 per cent are not sure about adding to their existing staff strength.

Early monsoon sets in Andaman & Nicobar

Early monsoon sets in Andaman & Nicobar

Rediff.com12 May 2008

The south-west monsoon, the lifeline of many farmers of the country, has set in the south Andaman Sea and the south-east Bay of Bengal a good five days in advance. Weather forecasters have predicted widespread rains over Andaman and Nicobar islands during the next three to four days and further strengthening of westerly winds in the region. India's 235 million farmers rely on the timing of the June-September monsoon season to decide which crops to grow.

MP: Chouhan to fight polls, Kamal Nath, Scindia to sit it out

MP: Chouhan to fight polls, Kamal Nath, Scindia to sit it out

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The ruling BJP stole a march on the Congress on Friday by releasing its first list of 177 candidates for the assembly polls.

Monsoon hits Kerala, 'sluggish march', says Met Dept

Monsoon hits Kerala, 'sluggish march', says Met Dept

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Monsoon normally hits Kerala on June 1 but this year, Met department had predicted that it will hit the state on June 5.

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Modi's defence team doubled the bail security to 2 million pounds and offered he would stay on 24-hour curfew at his London flat.