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Customs allows e-clearance for moving laptops

Customs allows e-clearance for moving laptops

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The Customs clearance required for moving equipment like laptops, desktops, etc out of SEZ units was delaying things as the clearance had to be taken in person after a first level of approval online.

Coffee Day stares at bankruptcy as asset sale fails to make headway

Coffee Day stares at bankruptcy as asset sale fails to make headway

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Attributing the delay in debt servicing to a liquidity crisis, the company said its total indebtedness was Rs 518 crore.

Delhi lockdown: Few cars, people on roads

Delhi lockdown: Few cars, people on roads

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Health and Family Welfare department had issued a detailed order on Sunday, notifying the lockdown in the whole of Delhi, stipulating various restrictions.

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The strident support from the hotels comes at a time when the industry is itself caught off guard with a sharp dip in both in-bound traffic from foreign markets, reduced domestic traction as well as a total shut-down of MICE business that has led the country top players by market cap to lose over half their value in just a little over a month.

Weekend curfew: Roads empty, markets shut in Delhi

Weekend curfew: Roads empty, markets shut in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The weekend curfew, aimed at breaking the chain of spiralling coronavirus infections, was clamped at 10 pm on Friday and will continue till 5 am on Monday.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Delhiites woke up to the sound of thunder and lightning this morning and, according to the weather department, the city recorded 117.9 mm rainfall from 5:30 AM to 2.30 PM.

Niagara Falls is covered in ice, and it's otherworldly

Niagara Falls is covered in ice, and it's otherworldly

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Niagara Falls has turned into a spectacular winter wonderland amid a brutal winter storm that has swept over a vast swath of the United States. Temperatures dropped to as low as -2F in Niagara, New York state, as tourists observed stunning displays of ice clinging on at the top of the waterfall. Large chunks of ice could be seen flowing over the tremendous volume of water, with the mist forming a beautiful rainbow. Breathtaking images show mounds of untouched snow and ice forming along the banks of the falls and river, creating a stunning wintry scene.

No blockade, all tracks cleared, says Punjab; Railways disagrees

No blockade, all tracks cleared, says Punjab; Railways disagrees

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

'The rail network all across the state of Punjab is presently totally clear for uninterrupted movement of goods trains,' a home department statement said in Chandigarh. However, hours after the Punjab government's statement, the Railways accused it of 'misguiding' people over the extent of blockade of rail tracks in the state by the protesting farmers.

Bihar imposes lockdown till May 15 after HC nudge

Bihar imposes lockdown till May 15 after HC nudge

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A day after the Patna high court slammed the Bihar government for its poor handling of the second wave of the pandemic and sought to know whether it was enforcing lockdown or not, the administration on Tuesday announced imposition of lockdown from May 5 to May 15.

The incredibly rare 'Elephant Queen' in Kenya

The incredibly rare 'Elephant Queen' in Kenya

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

"If I hadn't looked upon her with my own eyes, I might not have believed that such an elephant could exist in our world."

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

According to sources, all private offices will work from home and only government offices and essential services will be open.

Grp Capt Varun Singh had planned to celebrate Shaurya Chakra feat in MP

Grp Capt Varun Singh had planned to celebrate Shaurya Chakra feat in MP

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Group Captain Singh was conferred with the Shaurya Chakra, India's third highest peacetime gallantry award, in August this year for averting a possible mid-air accident after his Tejas light combat aircraft was hit by a major technical problem last year.

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Robbed of prey as people fled, Omar Perez came marching back and shot bullet after bullet into Prudhvi Raj Kandepi's head, thus ensuring that a man he had never met before, known nothing of, would never get up again.

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Delhi Police has asked commuters to avoid Rajpath and its connecting roads on Friday morning as nearly 30,000 people are expected to throng the Red Fort on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, traffic officials said.

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'We have never compromised on the location of properties and that won't change.'

Donald in the House: What Indians must know

Donald in the House: What Indians must know

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

'It behoves us in India to watch how the US is pushing back.' 'It's a lesson in rising to the defence of Constitutional values when the administration won't,' says Mitali Saran.

Pentagon staff to return to work but US shutdown drags on

Pentagon staff to return to work but US shutdown drags on

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Most of the 400,000 Pentagon staff sent home amid the US government shutdown have been ordered to return to work even as the deadlock over the federal budget between Republicans and Democrats entered its sixth day on Sunday.

Like a scene from Mars: California skies glow orange as wildfires continue

Like a scene from Mars: California skies glow orange as wildfires continue

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Large areas of California have burned for weeks as fires consumed 2.3 million acres, or 20 times what burned all of last year, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday. In Washington state, wildfires virtually wiped out an entire small town Tuesday. In Oregon, thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes Wednesday after fires broke out across the state, The Oregonian reported.

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different farmers' bodies blocked state and national highways at several places on Saturday, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Now, Jio takes its battle against Airtel to the cloud

Now, Jio takes its battle against Airtel to the cloud

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

With intense competition in telecom sector, the two companies are rushing to diversify into other revenue streams, prominent among which are cloud services.

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank's growth projection for next financial year is lower than 8-8.5 per cent projected by the finance ministry in the recent Economic Survey which was tabled in Parliament on January 31. Unveiling the bi-monthly policy, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said, "Recovery in domestic economic activity is yet to be broad-based, as private consumption and contact-intensive services remain below pre-pandemic levels."

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Himanshu and Twinkle Kalia spend their days ferrying the ill to hospital, fetching medicines, arranging funerals and sometimes stepping in to perform last rites too.

Are Banks In Good Shape?

Are Banks In Good Shape?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Flush with liquidity, banks are eager to lend. And, therein lies the problem, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Overheated silencer may have caused Aero India blaze: Officials

Overheated silencer may have caused Aero India blaze: Officials

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

A major fire swept through the parking area, far away from the venue of Asia's premier air show, gutting about 300 cars on Saturday.

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Park is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A series of steps taken by the government to promote ease of doing business and liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms have helped India receive record FDI inflows so far this year, and implementation of measures like PM Gati Shakti, single window clearance and GIS-mapped land bank are expected to further push investments in 2022. Notwithstanding the global slowdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, total foreign direct investments into India rose to a record $81.72 billion in 2020-21. During April-July this fiscal, FDI (foreign direct investment) into the country increased by 62 per cent to $27.37 billion.

Youth ask for jobs, govt says look at moon: Rahul in Maha

Youth ask for jobs, govt says look at moon: Rahul in Maha

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

He also sought to know if Modi, during his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, asked the latter about the 2017 Doklam standoff.

7 dead as LPG blast triggers building collapse in West Delhi

7 dead as LPG blast triggers building collapse in West Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Police said around 15 people were rescued and shifted to Acharya Bhikshu hospital. Of them, seven died and four people, who were critical, have been shifted to Safdarjung hospital. A few more persons are feared trapped under the debris, they said.

The Gujaratification Of India

The Gujaratification Of India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Gujarati's intolerance for diversity can be seen in India's hard nationalism which is showing itself in Kashmir and the North East, observes Aakar Patel.

Covid: All trains, metro, inter-state buses shut till March 31

Covid: All trains, metro, inter-state buses shut till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister. The districts where lockdown was announced include 10 districts each in Maharashtra and Kerala, six districts each in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, five each in Karnataka and Haryana, three each in Tamil Nadu and Punjab.

IL&FS to file bankruptcy for its offshore firms in UAE

IL&FS to file bankruptcy for its offshore firms in UAE

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

A tribunal consented with the decision of the newly constituted board of the IL&FS and observed that the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings was the best option for the two firms.

Weekend curfew in Delhi; malls, gyms to be closed

Weekend curfew in Delhi; malls, gyms to be closed

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Auditoriums, malls, gyms and spas will be shut down and cinema theatres will be allowed with a third of the capacity on weekdays. Eating out will be banned and only home deliveries will be allowed. Weekly markets will be allowed but with restrictions.

Sitharaman bets big on infra spending to take highway to growth

Sitharaman bets big on infra spending to take highway to growth

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While she primed up spending on infrastructure to create jobs and boost economic activity, Sitharaman did not tinker with income tax slabs or tax rates. Her Budget for the fiscal year beginning April 2022 proposed a massive 35 per cent jump in capital expenditure to Rs 7.5 lakh crore, coupled with rationalisation of customs duty, an extension of time for setting up new manufacturing companies and plans for starting a digital currency and tax crypto assets.

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The identities of the victims have not been disclosed.

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

In a significant directive, the home ministry said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central government.

Kejriwal all set to take oath on Sunday, invites PM to ceremony

Kejriwal all set to take oath on Sunday, invites PM to ceremony

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Kejriwal as the CM of Delhi. The President has also appointed six MLAs -- Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam -- as ministers of the Delhi government following the advice of the CM.

Tatas, US-based fund among Air India bidders

Tatas, US-based fund among Air India bidders

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata group was among "multiple" entities who on Monday put in preliminary bids for buying the government's stake in loss-making carrier Air India.

Unlock 2: Schools, malls, cinemas to remain shut till July 31

Unlock 2: Schools, malls, cinemas to remain shut till July 31

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

International air travel of passengers has been permitted in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat mission. Further opening-up will take place in a calibrated manner.

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Farmers gathered at several national highways, key roads and some railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana on Friday morning as part of their nationwide protest against the Centre's new agri laws.

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Is there more than meets the eye to Kitex Garments, the world's second-largest children's garment producer, abandoning Kerala for Telangana?