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Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Plug-in hybrids have two engines and the electric part has a much larger battery than in the regular hybrids. Car companies, led by the Japanese, are pushing the Indian government to look at hybrids in the interim if it wants to reduce carbon emission.

'Wrong conclusions, untenable': CBI begins appeal against 2G scam acquittals

'Wrong conclusions, untenable': CBI begins appeal against 2G scam acquittals

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began making submissions on Monday on its appeal before the Delhi high court challenging the acquittal of accused persons, including former telecom minister A Raja, and firms in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case in December 2017.

13 Maoists killed, one captured in Odisha

13 Maoists killed, one captured in Odisha

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Altogether 13 Maoist ultras including a woman were killed in an encounter with security forces inside a forest in Malkangiri district early on Saturday while another rebel was captured. The Maoist group that camped there was suspected to have been involved in the May 25 attack on a Congress convoy in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh that killed senior party leaders V C Shukla, Mahendra Karma and about 19 others.

Chinese Premier, not Xi Jinping, to attend G20 summit in India

Chinese Premier, not Xi Jinping, to attend G20 summit in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

President Xi is also skipping the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and East Asia summits in Jakarta this week.

Tata Power stock likely to remain subdued in near-term; here's why

Tata Power stock likely to remain subdued in near-term; here's why

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Tata Power saw a big sell-off, with the stock falling almost 8 per cent after declaring disappointing results for the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2023-24 (FY24) on Friday evening. The company reported net consolidated revenue of Rs 14,650 crore, up 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) of Rs 2,607 crore, up 2 per cent Y-o-Y, in the quarter, led by higher sales across Odisha distribution companies (discoms) and capacity addition in renewables. This was well below consensus estimates.

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

With the spate of businesses turning their attention to Ayodhya, land rates have shot up, in some pockets by as much as 10 times. Whether one walks into a hotel lobby or sits down for a meal, land deals are being discussed at every other table -- one on one or among groups.

2 army officials, 3 militants killed as Shopian encounter ends

2 army officials, 3 militants killed as Shopian encounter ends

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

An army major, a trooper and three militants were killed in a nearly 24-hour-long gunfight, which ended on Saturday in south Kashmir's Shopian district.

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The CBI contended before the Delhi high court on Tuesday that there were glaring illegalities in the trial court judgment that acquitted former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'I have faced 18 hours of darkness daily all my life.'

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Shrinivas Sainis Dattatraya, 39, went missing on Friday from camp IV situated at an altitude of 8,400 metres while returning from the Summit, said Mingma Sherpa, chairperson of the Seven Summit Trek, which organised the expedition.

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The message that India has conveyed since the start of this conflict is clear and consistent. It is important to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and to work towards an early restoration of peace and stability. A peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward'

Gautam Adani will find it hard to raise funds, says Moody's

Gautam Adani will find it hard to raise funds, says Moody's

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Moody's Investors Service on Friday warned that the rout in Adani Group shares could hurt the conglomerate's ability to raise capital, while its peer Fitch saw no immediate impact on its ratings. Adani Group's listed companies have lost over USD 100 billion in value in just over a week after short-seller Hindenburg Research's scathing report flagged concerns about the ports-to-energy conglomerate's debt levels and alleged stock manipulation, accounting fraud and the use of tax havens.

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The opposition has been critical of the Centre's handling of the situation, accusing it of not doing enough to ease the hardships of the migrant workers, many of whom have lost their jobs during the lockdown which started on March 25.

Near-term headwinds may delay UPL recovery

Near-term headwinds may delay UPL recovery

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

UPL, the country's largest agrochemical company, had a weak July-September quarter (Q2), reporting a sharp fall in revenues across geographies. Overall, the revenues were down 19 per cent on the back of lower agrochemical prices and inventory destocking. While the overall volumes were down 7 per cent, prices fell by 15 per cent. Volume decline in the European market was on the back of high channel inventory and product bans while in India the fall by 27 per cent was on account of muted demand for segments such as cotton and pulses.

NIA arrests JeM operative involved in Pulwama attack

NIA arrests JeM operative involved in Pulwama attack

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Officials said that 22-year-old Shakir Bashir Magrey, a furniture shop owner and resident of Hajibal, Kakapora in Pulwama, had provided shelter and other logistical assistance to suicide-bomber Adil Ahmad Dar.

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The resolution, sponsored among others by Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Palestine, demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, "notably with regard to the protection of civilians."

Why leading steel cos are surrendering commercial coal blocks

Why leading steel cos are surrendering commercial coal blocks

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Essel Mining & Industries Limited (EMIL), Adani Enterprises (AEL), and JSW Steel are looking to surrender their mines. Of these, AEL and EMIL have already notified the government.

Poonch attack: Over 50 bullet marks found on Army vehicle

Poonch attack: Over 50 bullet marks found on Army vehicle

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The sources said two group of seven to eight terrorists, are believed to have engineered the attack.

Pak LeT operative killed in brawl at Jaipur prison

Pak LeT operative killed in brawl at Jaipur prison

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Shakrullah was serving life sentence under the UAPA.

Srinagar: Terrorists attack CRPF convoy, jawan killed

Srinagar: Terrorists attack CRPF convoy, jawan killed

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Five other personnel were injured along with two civilians, including a 10-year-old girl.

Earnings-equity valuation gap of Indian IT companies widens

Earnings-equity valuation gap of Indian IT companies widens

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Nifty IT index rose by 5.14 per cent on Friday (January 12), marking its best performance in a day since July 2020, followed by another 1.9 per cent rally on Monday. With this, the index, which tracks the share prices of India's 10 biggest information technology (IT) services companies, has increased 7.1 per cent in the past two sessions. However, the substantial rally in the index occurred at a time when India's four largest IT companies reported their worst quarterly performance in over five years.

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his country's stance against an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his meetings with key Middle Eastern leaders on Saturday, CNN reported.

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Singh was under investigation by the federal agency as part of the case lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against an educational trust run by his wife and former legislator Kanta Andotra, they said.

70 commandos completed Myanmar operation in 40 minutes

70 commandos completed Myanmar operation in 40 minutes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

A crack team of about 70 commandos from 21 Para of the Indian Army carried out the surgical strike inside Myanmar territory in the thick of the night that killed 38 insurgents belonging to NSCN(K) and KYKL militant groups on Tuesday.

Days after abandoned coup attempt in Russia, Putin's stern warning

Days after abandoned coup attempt in Russia, Putin's stern warning

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

In a televised address to the nation on Monday, Putin said that since the start of the events, steps were taken on his orders to avoid large-scale bloodshed, as he thanked the Russians for endurance and support.

MLAs supporting Pilot find it untenable to work under Gehlot: Sources

MLAs supporting Pilot find it untenable to work under Gehlot: Sources

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The MLAs supporting Pilot cannot stand the repeated undermining of Pilot, also the state PCC chief, by the Gehlot camp and the letter by the police's special operations group sent to the deputy chief minister was to "humiliate him", sources said.

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and took stock of the ongoing operation, the officials said, adding he asked the troops to be relentless in their pursuit.

Railway cancels all regular tickets till June 30, specials to run

Railway cancels all regular tickets till June 30, specials to run

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Passengers who are disallowed from travelling on trains because of symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus will also receive full refund for their tickets, the railways has said.

231 Indians evacuated from Sudan, land in Ahmedabad from Jeddah

231 Indians evacuated from Sudan, land in Ahmedabad from Jeddah

Rediff.com2 May 2023

As many as 231 Indians, including 208 Gujarat residents, who were evacuated from strife-torn African nation Sudan under the Centre's 'Operation Kaveri', landed at Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday, said a state government official.

States urge Centre to run special trains for migrants

States urge Centre to run special trains for migrants

Rediff.com1 May 2020

As the Centre's decision ahead of the end of the 40-day lockdown brought cheers to lakhs of migrant workers across the country, quarantine centres and shelter homes were also being readied for the returning migrants with Uttar Pradesh alone preparing to receive an estimated 10 lakh people.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

As tribal body seeks Prez rule, Meiteis urge PM not to talk to Kuki militants

As tribal body seeks Prez rule, Meiteis urge PM not to talk to Kuki militants

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The Zomi-Kuki organisation also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for a permanent solution to the ongoing ethnic strife

Kupwara encounter ends; 5 LeT terrorists, 2 soldiers killed

Kupwara encounter ends; 5 LeT terrorists, 2 soldiers killed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

In a major success, army killed five suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists while losing two soldiers during an overnight encounter that ended on Saturday in Kupwara district bordering Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Gangster Sachin Bishnoi, who was allegedly involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, was extradited from Azerbaijan and brought back to India on Tuesday, officials of the Delhi police said.

Places of Worship Act: Centre gets time to file reply

Places of Worship Act: Centre gets time to file reply

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted time till October 31 to the Centre to file its response to a batch of pleas challenging certain provisions of a 1991 law that prohibits filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.

After Putin, Xi Jinping to skip G20 summit in Delhi

After Putin, Xi Jinping to skip G20 summit in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

There is no official word either from China or from India on who will represent Beijing at the upcoming G20 summit.

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Accused circulated a video of themselves confessing to the killing and threatened to take PM Modi's life

TCS seeks special Pak visa for staff

TCS seeks special Pak visa for staff

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Killed ISIS chief's sister captured by Turkish forces in Syria

Killed ISIS chief's sister captured by Turkish forces in Syria

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

According to The New York Times newspaper, 65-year-old Rasmiya was captured on Monday evening in the city of Azaz in the province of Aleppo in northern Syria, where she lived with her husband and relatives.

India concludes air evacuation operations from Yemen

India concludes air evacuation operations from Yemen

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

India on Thursday wrapped up its air evacuation operations from Yemen rescuing another 630 of its citizens from Sanaa, taking the total number of Indians brought home from the war-ravaged country to over 4,640 besides around 960 nationals from 41 countries.