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India's mcap-to-GDP ratio third-highest despite correction

India's mcap-to-GDP ratio third-highest despite correction

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The ratio of market capitalisation to gross domestic product (GDP) in India remains elevated despite the recent correction in the equities markets. It was 147.5 per cent on December 3, 56 per cent higher than the 10-year average of 94 per cent. The current ratio is slightly lower than the all-time high ratio of 154 per cent at the end of September this year.

Bangladesh launches $5 billion graft probe against Hasina

Bangladesh launches $5 billion graft probe against Hasina

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

An anti-graft panel in Bangladesh has launched an investigation against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family in connection with the allegations of embezzling $5 billion in the Rooppur nuclear power plant, according to a media report.

Varun Dhawan's Body Double Becomes A Star

Varun Dhawan's Body Double Becomes A Star

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'I've had a 10-and-a-half year journey behind the camera and people don't know who I am.'

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister of India and architect of the country's economic reforms, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. Born in a village in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan, Singh's family witnessed first-hand the tragic Partition. Throughout his long public life, he often spoke of communal harmony and democratic values. He served two terms as prime minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his wisdom and quiet demeanor.

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Leaders from around the world extended their greetings to India on its 76th Republic Day, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations and expressing hope for a stronger future. The Indian diaspora across the globe celebrated the occasion with enthusiasm at Indian missions abroad, where the national tri-colour was unfurled, accompanied by cultural performances and patriotic fervour. The celebrations highlighted the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and its global partners.

Reliance Q3 net rises 7.4% on rebound in retail, higher telecom earnings

Reliance Q3 net rises 7.4% on rebound in retail, higher telecom earnings

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday reported a 7.4 per cent rise in its December quarter net profit, as its retail business rebounded and telecom earnings rose. Its consolidated net profit of Rs 18,540 crore, or Rs 13.70 per share, in October-December - the third quarter of April 2024 to March 2025 fiscal (FY25) - compared to Rs 17,265 crore, or Rs 12.76 a share, in the same period a year back, according to a stock exchange filing by the company.

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani on Monday expressed his delight after succeeding in his plans to pair the peerless Jasprit Bumrah with New Zealand pace great Trent Boult for the 2025 IPL.

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police force on Tuesday reiterated the incident is "not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it".

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and women in Afghanistan'.

ED attaches fresh assets of Nirav Modi

ED attaches fresh assets of Nirav Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached fresh assets worth Rs 29.75 crore of fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi under the anti-money laundering law. A provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to attach these assets that are in the form of bank deposits, land, and buildings, it said in a statement.

3 Khalistani terrorists gunned down in encounter in UP

3 Khalistani terrorists gunned down in encounter in UP

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Two AK-47 rifles, two Glock pistols, and a huge cache of ammunition were seized from them, he said.

FDI inflows in India cross $1 trillion

FDI inflows in India cross $1 trillion

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India have crossed the $1 trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country's reputation as a safe and key investment destination globally. According to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the cumulative amount of FDI, including equity, reinvested earnings and other capital, stood at $1,033.40 billion during the said period.

MG Cyberster EV To Debut In India In January 2025

MG Cyberster EV To Debut In India In January 2025

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The Cyberster is currently sold in the UK for about Rs 63 lakh and is expected to be priced between Rs 65 lakh and Rs 70 lakhs.

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka have raised security concerns with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) amid the ongoing anti-immigrant riots in Britain, with players requesting increased security ahead of their upcoming test series against England.

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Everything you need to know about Coldplay's concert at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on January 18, 19 and 21.

LOC issued against Briton among 6 in Rs 7K cr Delhi cocaine haul

LOC issued against Briton among 6 in Rs 7K cr Delhi cocaine haul

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

According to police sources, the UK national, Savinder Singh, came to India last moth to supervise the transportation and delivery of the 208-kg consignment suspected to have been brought from South American countries.

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a 'golden age' of America.

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Some British Hindus have taken to social media to voice their objections over a lack of proper consultation ahead of a Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Stramer at 10 Downing Street in London, where reportedly non-vegetarian snacks and alcohol were included on the menu.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Investors' sentiments will be guided by a host of domestic and global macroeconomic data announcements this week, along with the trading activity of foreign investors and trends in world stocks, analysts said. Besides, the rupee-dollar trend and movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude will also be crucial in dictating terms in the market, experts added.

Falling poverty claims in SBI report spark concerns about methodology

Falling poverty claims in SBI report spark concerns about methodology

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

State Bank of India (SBI), in a report on Friday, claimed a significant decline in the headline poverty ratio in rural areas on account of enhanced physical infrastructure, higher consumption growth in the bottom fractile and direct benefit transfers (DBTs).

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The deadlock over the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play its matches of the 50-over showpiece at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will have a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027.

BP beats Shell; to operate ONGC's Mumbai High fields

BP beats Shell; to operate ONGC's Mumbai High fields

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

BP Plc has won a bid to operate ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field by offering up to 60 per cent increase in output over baseline, the state-owned firm said on Wednesday. State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) had in June last year floated a tender seeking foreign partners to reverse declining output at its flagship Mumbai High fields, offering a share of revenue from incremental production plus a fixed fee but not any equity stake.

Guha Apologises For Bumrah Remark

Guha Apologises For Bumrah Remark

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Isa Guha has apologised for her controversial comment about Jasprit Bumrah.

'Saddest' One Direction Reunion At Liam's Funeral

'Saddest' One Direction Reunion At Liam's Funeral

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Just over a month after the death of Liam Payne, mourners gathered on Wednesday for a private funeral service.

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Never understood how he was dropped after a triple century.'

Indians Were At X'mas WWI Truce!

Indians Were At X'mas WWI Truce!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The German and British sides, along with the Indian soldiers, met at halfway points, on no man's land and gave the Indian soldiers sweets and Christmas trees and they offered biscuits and cognac in return.

Snooker: King banned for five years for match-fixing

Snooker: King banned for five years for match-fixing

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Former Northern Ireland Open champion Mark King has been banned from snooker for five years after being found guilty of match fixing, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) said on Friday.

Bashir's visa issue: UK govt wants India to treat British citizens fairly

Bashir's visa issue: UK govt wants India to treat British citizens fairly

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The UK government on Wednesday stated that India should treat British citizens "fairly" when they apply for visas after off-spinner Shoaib Bashir's arrival for the five-match Test series was delayed due to lingering issues relating to his travel documents.

Australia's selection dilemma as Marsh's fitness in doubt

Australia's selection dilemma as Marsh's fitness in doubt

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Despite the heavy defeat, Australia are unlikely to make wholesale changes to their playing eleven and have retained the same squad for the Adelaide fixture.

'Pace of engagement with UK has picked up'

'Pace of engagement with UK has picked up'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'As Tata Steel we will obviously use group-level leverage to make progress where we want.'

Bomb threat saga continues as more flights get threats

Bomb threat saga continues as more flights get threats

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

In the past few days, more than 40 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats which later turned out to be hoaxes.

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Shahana Goswami's Santosh has been shortlisted for the best foreign film Oscars.

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

"Dr Manmohan Singh, soon after becoming the prime minister, had himself carried a small table for us to have tea comfortably at his Safdarjung Lane residence instead of asking his house help," Dr Srinath Reddy, who was the chairperson of the PM's medical panel, recalled.

Hopes of sealing India-UK trade deal in Oct may be fading

Hopes of sealing India-UK trade deal in Oct may be fading

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The hope that the ongoing 13th round of negotiations towards an India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) could conclude with a deal for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to sign off in time for the India versus England World Cup cricket clash in Lucknow on October 29 seem to be fading, according to a UK media report on Wednesday. The Financial Times quoted officials briefed on the negotiations to say that a lack of movement towards opening up of the Indian market to British professional services in the field of law and accountancy is among the factors for the slowdown. So much so that cricket fan Sunak's proposed return visit to India after an inaugural visit as UK Prime Minister to New Delhi for the G20 Summit last month is looking "very, very unlikely to happen".

UK's parliamentary panel report calls China 'greatest risk'

UK's parliamentary panel report calls China 'greatest risk'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

China's size and ambition have enabled it to successfully penetrate every sector of the UK's economy, an influential parliamentary panel has said, warning that Beijing's national imperative continues to become a technological and economic superpower on which other countries are reliant, which represents the "greatest risk" to the UK.

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Van Nistelrooy has also gained valuable experience as Assistant Coach for the Netherlands national team under Guus Hiddink.

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Indians mounted daring escapes during World War II too. But they are forgotten.

Is This The Future Of Television?

Is This The Future Of Television?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'If you are watching cricket and don't want to leave the screen, you could check the menu and order through Zomato (or any other app) from a small part of your screen. That is what we are working towards.'

Red Sea attacks: US, UK, allies strike Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas

Red Sea attacks: US, UK, allies strike Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

In a statement issued on Saturday, Austin said that the US and the UK also received support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand in conducting the additional strikes.

Can Aerobic Fitness Lower Dementia Risk?

Can Aerobic Fitness Lower Dementia Risk?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'High cardiorespiratory fitness may buffer the impact of genetic risk of all dementia by 35%.'