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Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The domestic equity market, which is on a record-breaking spree, will focus on macroeconomic data announcements, movement in global stocks and the US Fed minutes to get further direction, analysts said. Trading activity of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) will also innfluence investors.From the domestic macroeconomic front, Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for the manufacturing sector will be released on Monday, and that o,f the services sector on Wednesday. Investors, this week, will keenly watch major global market events, icluding the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, scheduled to be out on Wednesday.

Cash bonanza for Ranji players, umpires

Cash bonanza for Ranji players, umpires

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Domestic match fees to be increased substantially.

Twenty-20 set for Indian domestic debut

Twenty-20 set for Indian domestic debut

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

The BCCI accepted the rules and regulations on Twenty-20 cricket by introducing them in the domestic circuit from this year.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Announcement of macroeconmic data such as industrial production and inflation, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision along with trends in global equities would dictate movement in the stock market this week, analysts said. Besides, foreign fund trading activity would also guide the trends in equities. "All eyes are now on the US Fed policy outcome for cues, which is scheduled on June 14. In the following sessions, the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of Japan (BoJ) will also announce their policy decisions.

CAG flags anomalies in accounts of units under IT, telecom ministries

CAG flags anomalies in accounts of units under IT, telecom ministries

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Monday reported multiple irregularities in the accounts of units under the IT and telecom ministries, including purchases of hardware and software worth Rs 890 crore by NICSI in contravention of rules. In its audit report for financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged anomalies in the decision taken by state-run telecom firm BSNL, C-DoT, the Department of Posts, ITI Limited and CDAC that had adverse financial implications. "NICSI procured hardware and software costing Rs 890.34 crore through the 'Strategic Alliance' route in contravention of General Financial Rules, 2005 and departmental instructions and thus failed to ensure transparency and competitiveness in the procurement process," according to the CAG report tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Shastri claims vindication of India's DRS stance following Ashes howlers

Shastri claims vindication of India's DRS stance following Ashes howlers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Former Indian captain Ravi Shastri has insisted that widespread criticism has vindicated India's blunt and uncompromising position on the Decision Review System (DRS), saying that the 'shit' has hit the roof in a massive series, referring to the Ashes.

Have the Indian stock markets rallied too fast, too soon?

Have the Indian stock markets rallied too fast, too soon?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Indian frontline benchmarks - the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 - have rallied around 12 per cent each since June-end and outperformed their global peers by a wide margin. On Thursday, the US Fed hiked interest rates by another 75 basis points (bps) - the third such hike this year - and surprised the markets by projecting further sizable hikes in the coming months. With the latest hike, the Fed fund rate (FFR) now stands in the range of 3 - 3.25 per cent and is highest since January 2008.

IPL: Kolkata pitch under investigation

IPL: Kolkata pitch under investigation

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The erratic behaviour of the pitch at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday during the Indian Premier League match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Deccan Charges will be probed, BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said. Shah said the IPL's technical committee and the Cricket Association of Bengal would probe all aspects of the pitch to ensure that a better wicket is prepared for the upcoming matches.

Bob Houghton is India's football coach

Bob Houghton is India's football coach

Rediff.com28 May 2006

The Englishman will take charge of the national team on June 20.

Kabbadi Toilet Scandal: Dhawan Urges Yogi To Take Action

Kabbadi Toilet Scandal: Dhawan Urges Yogi To Take Action

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'This is very disheartening to see Kabaddi players at a State level tournament having food in toilet. Would request @myogiadityanath & @UPGovtSports to look into the same and take necessary action,'

Men's 20km walk result reversed

Men's 20km walk result reversed

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Video footage showed that Services' Somendro Singh, who finished first, had actually covered a lap less in the 50-lap event.

'Railways is known for covering up accidents'

'Railways is known for covering up accidents'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Imagine what will happen when a train running at 128 kmph moves onto a track that is meant to have only a speed less than 30 kmph!' 'Naturally, it will derail, and the coaches will go for a tailspin.'

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

He said the situation was made difficult for the terrorist organisations as a result Jaish chief Maulana Masood Azhar sent his nephews to carry out terror activities.

Sreesanth's inclusion cleared

Sreesanth's inclusion cleared

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

The ICC okayed the pace bowler's replacement for the injured Ajit Agarkar in India's Champions Trophy squad

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

India is 'deeply concerned' at the deteriorating security situation and astounding loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict.

Accused in Mumbai student's murder was not official guard, would harass her: Cops

Accused in Mumbai student's murder was not official guard, would harass her: Cops

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The 35-year-old security guard who was the prime suspect in the rape and murder of an 18-year-old girl student of a government hostel in south Mumbai, was not officially appointed but was a laundry man who died by suicide after the crime, the police said on Wednesday.

Factors that will drive markets this week

Factors that will drive markets this week

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Industrial production and inflation data, quarterly earnings from IT majors and global trends would drive the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Moreover, foreign fund trading activity, movement of the rupee and global crude oil prices would also dictate terms in the market, they added. Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for 'Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti'.

India, Nepal boundary meet concludes

India, Nepal boundary meet concludes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

The two sides welcomed the progress made in respect of mandated boundary tasks including fair mapping of boundary of strip sheets.

Rain prevents start of tennis finals

Rain prevents start of tennis finals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

The finals of the men's and women's team events that were scheduled to be played on Thursday afternoon will be held on Friday.

Player replacements approved for Champions Trophy

Player replacements approved for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Champions Trophy has approved requests from four countries for the replacement of players.

ICC okays Inzy's replacement

ICC okays Inzy's replacement

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Faisal Iqbal has been cleared to replace banned skipper Inzamam-ul Haq in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Centre reduces Covid booster dose gap to 6 months from 2nd jab

Centre reduces Covid booster dose gap to 6 months from 2nd jab

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The Union health ministry has reduced the gap between the second and precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all beneficiaries from nine to six months following a recommendation by National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).

Why Real Madrid are taking legal action against Barcelona

Why Real Madrid are taking legal action against Barcelona

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Real Madrid will join the complaint filed on Friday by Spanish prosecutors against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club's ex-presidents over alleged payments to a company owned by a senior refereeing official to influence match results.

Advocaat to coach UAE

Advocaat to coach UAE

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Former Netherlands coach Dick Advocaat signed a one-year deal to take charge of the United Arab Emirates national side.

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assessed the situation in Joshimath and steps taken to ameliorate people's hardship at a meeting attended by Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, R K Singh, Bhupendra Yadav and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and top officials.

AIFF shortlists foreign coaches

AIFF shortlists foreign coaches

Rediff.com7 May 2006

Former Chelsea manager Ian Porterfield and Dutch coach Clemence Westorhof are on AIFF's list

SC says it's concerned about risk factors of GM mustard

SC says it's concerned about risk factors of GM mustard

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court observed on Tuesday it is more concerned about the risk factors than anything else when it comes to the conditional approval granted by the Centre for environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard. On October 25 last year, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union environment ministry had approved the environmental release of transgenic mustard hybrid DMH-11 and the parental lines containing barnase, barstar and bar genes so they can be used for developing new hybrids. The apex court is hearing separate pleas by activist Aruna Rodrigues and NGO 'Gene Campaign' seeking a moratorium on the release of any genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment pending a comprehensive, transparent and rigorous bio-safety protocol in the public domain conducted by agencies of independent expert bodies the results of which are made public.

Malinga named SL specialist bowling coach for Aus tour

Malinga named SL specialist bowling coach for Aus tour

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The appointment will be effective from February 1 to 20.

Railways' NTPC, Level 1 exams suspended amid protests by aspirants

Railways' NTPC, Level 1 exams suspended amid protests by aspirants

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

It has also formed a committee which will examine the grievances of those who have passed the exams under different railway recruitment boards and those who have failed.

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China has blocked a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and the deputy chief of the Pakistan-based terror group, in the second such move by Beijing in less than two months.

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The dagger insignia on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wicketkeeping gloves put India's cricket administrators on collision course with the ICC after the BCCI declined the world body's "request" to have it removed.

Good turn-out for BCCI conclave

Good turn-out for BCCI conclave

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

Factors that will drive markets this week

Factors that will drive markets this week

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Macroeconomic data announcements, the Covid situation in China and global market cues would guide Dalal Street in the first week of trading in the New Year, analysts said. Markets would also keep a track on rupee movement, Brent crude oil prices and foreign fund investment trends. "As market players attempt to understand the Fed's stance, Indian markets may respond in lockstep with their international counterparts when the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes are made public later this week.

Morphed video of anti-Sikh Cabinet meet originated in Pak: Delhi cops

Morphed video of anti-Sikh Cabinet meet originated in Pak: Delhi cops

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Primarily, two Twitter accounts -- @simrankaur0507 and @eshalkaur1-- were identified which had started the propagation of the video in question, Delhi police said.

MCA forces BCCI to change Ranji schedule; match in TN rescheduled

MCA forces BCCI to change Ranji schedule; match in TN rescheduled

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

A Group B Ranji Trophy match between Odisha and Jharkhand, which was scheduled to be played in Dindigul, in Tamil Nadu, from December 7, will be rescheduled.

A sneak peek into Ranji captains conclave

A sneak peek into Ranji captains conclave

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The captains and coaches also deliberated over the relevance of Duleep Trophy and the Irani Trophy.

Tendulkar replacement approved

Tendulkar replacement approved

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Champions Trophy allowed the Indians to replace the injured batting ace with Rohan Gavaskar.

Mauritius' plans to exit 'grey list' hits COVID roadblock

Mauritius' plans to exit 'grey list' hits COVID roadblock

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The country was, in February, put on the list of jurisdictions that require increased monitoring. These are done to counter money-laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing in a more efficient manner.

Covid surge: K'taka makes face masks mandatory in indoor locations

Covid surge: K'taka makes face masks mandatory in indoor locations

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government also decided to make face masks mandatory in closed spaces and airconditioned rooms.