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2 killed as portion of Gurugram apartment collapses, builder booked

2 killed as portion of Gurugram apartment collapses, builder booked

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

While Ekta Bhardwaj, 31, died Thursday night, the body of Sunita Srivastava was recovered on Friday, officials said, adding that operations by rescue personnel at the incident site are still on.

All you want to know about advance tax

All you want to know about advance tax

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

September 15 is the deadline for paying the second instalment of advance tax. This is income-tax (I-T) taxpayers need to pay every quarter, instead of a lump sum at the end of the year. Ashutosh K Srivastava, senior associate, SKV Law Offices, says, "The tax has to be usually paid when income is earned. "Nonetheless, according to the I-T Act, the taxpayer has to estimate his income for the entire financial year. Based on that, he/she pays tax at specific intervals."

P-Notes investment rises to Rs 90,580 cr in Apr

P-Notes investment rises to Rs 90,580 cr in Apr

Rediff.com23 May 2022

P-notes are issued by registered Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to overseas investors who wish to be a part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly. They, however, need to go through a due diligence process. According to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) data, the value of P-note investments in Indian markets -- equity, debt, and hybrid securities -- stood at Rs 90,580 crore at April-end, compared to Rs 87,979 crore in March.

Varanasi university lecturer sacked over post on Navratra fast

Varanasi university lecturer sacked over post on Navratra fast

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

In his social media post in Hindi, Gautam had written, "For women, it is better to read the Constitution of India and the Hindu Code Bill instead of fasting for nine days during Navratra. Their lives will be free from fear and slavery. Jai Bheem."

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Hearing a bunch of petitions, a division bench of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Madhuresh Prasad directed the government to immediately stop the caste-based survey, and ensure that the data already collected are secured and not shared with anybody till final orders are passed.

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'Bharat has been leading, but it cannot carry India as the bulk of the sales come from India in terms of volume and profitability.'

India has not approached Pak for talks: MEA

India has not approached Pak for talks: MEA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

On questions about remarks by Pakistan PM's advisor on national security Moeed Yusuf that India has sent a message to Pakistan with a desire for conversation, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "Let me make it clear that no such message was sent from our side."

FPIs withdraw Rs 50,203 cr from equity market in June

FPIs withdraw Rs 50,203 cr from equity market in June

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Continuing their massive selling spree for the ninth consecutive month, foreign investors dumped Indian shares worth Rs 50,203 crore in June -- the highest net outflow in over two years -- amid aggressive rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, elevated inflation and relatively higher valuation of domestic equities. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have now pulled out around Rs 2.2 lakh crore from domestic equities in the first six months of 2022 -- the highest-ever net withdrawal by them. Before that, FPIs withdrew Rs 52,987 crore in the entire 2008, data with depositories showed.

After record sales in FY23, auto companies expect demand to mute

After record sales in FY23, auto companies expect demand to mute

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

'In FY23, PV sales are expected to end the year at a record 3.8 million units, up 26 per cent. In FY24, however, the industry is expecting 5-7 per cent volume growth'

Manish Sisodia's ED custody by extended by 5 days

Manish Sisodia's ED custody by extended by 5 days

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

A court in New Delhi on Friday extended by five days the Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody of Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia who has been arrested in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy.

Irani Cup: Rahul's dipping form - a chance for Mayank?

Irani Cup: Rahul's dipping form - a chance for Mayank?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

With KL Rahul struggling to find his form, the Irani Cup can help Mayank Agarwal find his way back into the national team.

Maruti plans to convert its website into vehicle financing platform

Maruti plans to convert its website into vehicle financing platform

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

India's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), is focused on getting 50 per cent of its customers' car-financing transactions executed through its Smart Finance platform by next year. Shashank Srivastava, executive director-sales, MSIL, said this will help the company turn its website into a single-window channel through which customers can select their models, find dealers, and arrange financing. He said there is a likelihood that 100 per cent of its customers availing of financing will take it through Smart Finance. To date, the company has disbursed Rs 6,500-crore loans via Smart Finance to around 100,000 customers, accounting for 28 per cent of all finance-based car-purchase transactions for the company.

FPIs withdrew Rs 41,000 cr in March

FPIs withdrew Rs 41,000 cr in March

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Continuing their selling spree for the sixth consecutive month, foreign investors pulled out a massive Rs 41,000 crore from the Indian equity market in March on anticipation of rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and deteriorating geopolitical environment amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Further, flows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are expected to remain volatile in the near term given the headwinds in terms of elevated crude prices and inflation, experts said. According to data available with the depositories, FPIs were net sellers to the tune of Rs 41,123 crore in the equity market last month.

Auto Industry Sweats As Semiconductor Shortage Persists

Auto Industry Sweats As Semiconductor Shortage Persists

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Open order books in February breach 700,000; wait period for some models exceed a year.

India seeks assistance for sailors stranded in Chinese waters

India seeks assistance for sailors stranded in Chinese waters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Indian bulk cargo vessel MV Jag Anand has been on anchorage near Jingtang port in Hebei province of China since June 13 and it has 23 Indian sailors.

Allahabad University VC complaints about 'azaan on loudspeaker'

Allahabad University VC complaints about 'azaan on loudspeaker'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Asserting that she is not against any religion, the VC suggested that azaan can be recited even without a loudspeaker so that it does not cause discomfort to others.

The Most Popular Web Series Of 2022

The Most Popular Web Series Of 2022

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The world's most popular source for movie content, IMDb unveiled its list of the 10 Most Popular Indian Web Series, based on their page views on the site.

Ranji semis: Akash Deep puts Bengal in driver's seat; Saurashtra fightback

Ranji semis: Akash Deep puts Bengal in driver's seat; Saurashtra fightback

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Bengal pacer Akash Deep bowled a game-changing spell on Friday

Four Indian Americans win elections to US Congress, 3 of for 4th time

Four Indian Americans win elections to US Congress, 3 of for 4th time

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Four Indian-American politicians from the ruling Democratic Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal, were elected to the US House of Representatives on Wednesday and many others won across the country to state legislatures in the highly polarised midterm elections.

7 Indians abducted in Libya; govt trying to secure release: MEA

7 Indians abducted in Libya; govt trying to secure release: MEA

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The Indians were kidnapped at a place called Asshwerif on September 14 when they were on their way to the Tripoli airport to catch a flight to India, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at a media briefing.

UP govt forms judicial panel to probe Lakhimpur incident

UP govt forms judicial panel to probe Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'The Governor is pleased to appoint Justice High Court, Allahabad (retd) Pradeep Kumar Srivastava as a single-member Commission of enquiry with Headquarters at Lakhimpur Kheri'

Furore over 'Rashtrapatni' remark reignites gender debate

Furore over 'Rashtrapatni' remark reignites gender debate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the last 75 years, there have been multiple calls for a gender-neutral term for the head of the State and debates over it.

Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by up to 1.9%

Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by up to 1.9%

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday said it has increased prices of its entire product range, except Celerio, by up to 1.9 per cent with immediate effect. In a regulatory filing, the company noted that it has taken the decision to hike prices due to an increase in various input costs. The weighted average price rise in ex-showroom prices (New Delhi) across select models is 1.9 per cent, it added. This is MSI's third price hike this year.

UP: Dalit boy dies after being thrashed by teacher

UP: Dalit boy dies after being thrashed by teacher

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Nikhil Kumar, a class 10 student at a local inter-college on Phaphond Road in Achalda police station area, was allegedly thrashed by his social sciences teacher Ashwini Singh on September 7 for making mistakes in a test.

India rejects Pak's list of terrorists involved in 26/11 attacks

India rejects Pak's list of terrorists involved in 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In a strongly-worded reaction on the issue, Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said India has repeatedly called on Pakistan to give up its 'obfuscation and dilatory tactics' in discharging its international obligations in the trial of Mumbai terror attacks.

Tributes paid to martyrs on 14th anniversary of 26/11 attacks

Tributes paid to martyrs on 14th anniversary of 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Tributes were also paid at the places targeted by terrorists including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Cama and Albless Hospital, Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, the Oberoi Trident, Nariman House, the Jewish community centre, and the memorial of ASI Tukaram Omble who was martyred while overpowering Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist who was captured alive.

Nikita Dutta's Classy Styles

Nikita Dutta's Classy Styles

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Through six snapshots, we discover that Nikita Dutta knows how to dress.

Pooja Hegde, Allu Arjun, Ranveer's Big Award Night

Pooja Hegde, Allu Arjun, Ranveer's Big Award Night

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The 10th edition of South Indian International Awards took place in Bengaluru over the weekend.

2 charred bodies in car: Raj cops nab man linked to cow vigilante group

2 charred bodies in car: Raj cops nab man linked to cow vigilante group

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The family members of the deceased had named five men linked to the Bajrang Dal in their complaint to the police.

Ghar Waapsi Review

Ghar Waapsi Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Ghar Waapsi is strewn in pithy wit. And believable scenes of pyaar and takraar, observes Sukanya Verma.

Complete LAC disengagement at earliest: India to China

Complete LAC disengagement at earliest: India to China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The formal process of disengagement of troops began on July 6, a day after a nearly two-hour telephonic conversation between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on ways to bring down tensions in the area.

India slams China, says Ladakh standoff result of its actions

India slams China, says Ladakh standoff result of its actions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

The comments by External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava came at a media briefing when asked about the fresh comments by the Chinese foreign ministry blaming India again for the border situation in eastern Ladakh.

Do FTAs boost manufacturing, exports? Not always

Do FTAs boost manufacturing, exports? Not always

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Countries negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) need to keep in mind eight "myths" which surround these pacts, like they lead to accelerated increase in exports and promote domestic manufacturing, according to a report by think-tank GTRI. The report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) claims to dispel these 'myths', including that FTAs weaken the WTO (World Trade Organisation), countries are rushing to do FTAs, and these pacts promote investment and lower prices. It is "erroneously" believed that most world trade happens through the FTA route, but in reality, it is less than 20 per cent, said the report titled 'FTAs: Fabulous, Futile, or Flawed?'.

MEA draws Capitol Hill parallel as US reacts to farmers' protest

MEA draws Capitol Hill parallel as US reacts to farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Hours after the Joe Biden Administration reacted to the farmer protests, India on Thursday said the comments must be seen in their entirety and compared reactions to the violence at the Red Fort with those seen after storming of the United States Capitol.

FPIs withdraw Rs 6,400 cr from equity markets

FPIs withdraw Rs 6,400 cr from equity markets

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Foreign investors have pulled over Rs 6,400 crore from the Indian equity market in the first four trading sessions of the ongoing month when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and US Federal Reserve raised interest rates. Given the headwinds in terms of elevated crude prices, inflation, tight monetary policy among others, FPIs' flows in India are expected to remain volatile in the near term, Shrikant Chouhan, Head - Equity Research (Retail), Kotak Securities, said. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) remained net sellers for seven months to April 2022, withdrawing a massive amount of over Rs 1.65 lakh crore from equities. This was largely on the back of anticipation of a rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and due to the deteriorating geopolitical environment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

India slams Pak for sheltering 'first accused' of Pulwama attack

India slams Pak for sheltering 'first accused' of Pulwama attack

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava also slammed Pakistan's flip-flop on the presence of Dawood Ibrahim in the country, saying it 'lays bare the insincerity' of Islamabad in responding to legitimate expectations of the world that it will track down international terrorists operating from its soil.

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Where was the armed police?' 'Did you see armed constables around him?' 'There was deep negligence by the UP police and this was a deep conspiracy.'

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, saying a mentality to insult them in speech and conduct has crept in.

India trashes Pak's claims of Delhi sponsoring terrorism

India trashes Pak's claims of Delhi sponsoring terrorism

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The so-called claims of 'proof' against India enjoy no credibility, are fabricated and represent figments of imagination, the MEA said.

FPIs pumped Rs 12,266 cr into Indian markets in 5 days

FPIs pumped Rs 12,266 cr into Indian markets in 5 days

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained net buyers to the tune of Rs 12,266 crore in the Indian market in the first five trading sessions of February, as positive sentiment post-Union Budget 2021 sparked a rally in investment.