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Bagan qualify for AFC Cup, set up ISL final against Mumbai City

Bagan qualify for AFC Cup, set up ISL final against Mumbai City

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Bagan adopted a completely different approach from the first leg. They had 16 shots in the first half but just three on target. It took them just three minutes to sound a warning.

Joe Biden takes over @POTUS Twitter account

Joe Biden takes over @POTUS Twitter account

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The 78-year-old veteran Democratic leader's Twitter account @PresElectBiden transformed into @POTUS after he took the oath of office at the West Front of the US Capitol as the 46th President of the United States in a historic but scaled down ceremony under the unprecedented security umbrella of thousands of security personnel.

Rathore joins Sahara as senior VP

Rathore joins Sahara as senior VP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore joined the Sahara after receiving the nod from the government and the Indian Army

Sensex blues: Investors lose Rs 11.3 lakh cr in 6 days

Sensex blues: Investors lose Rs 11.3 lakh cr in 6 days

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Falling for the sixth straight session, the BSE Sensex plunged 1,114.82 points or 2.96 per cent to close at 36,553.60 on Thursday, tracking a heavy selloff in global markets. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies stood at Rs 1,48,76,217.22 crore, down by Rs 11,31,815.5 crore in six sessions. Since September 16, the 30-share BSE benchmark index has fallen by 2,749.25 points.

Sudan VP killed in plane crash

Sudan VP killed in plane crash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Vice President John Garang was killed when a Ugandan presidential plane he was travelling in crashed into a mountain range in southern Sudan

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Tendulkar shared a video in which he showed a 'priceless' thing that is very close to the legendary batsman.

Prez, VP, PM condole Dutt's death

Prez, VP, PM condole Dutt's death

Rediff.com25 May 2005

In a condolence message to his son Sanjay Dutt from St Petersburg, where he is on a State visit, President A P J Abdul Kalam, said Sunil Dutt had made significant contributions to the fields of art and public life.

VP, Oscar to attend Pope's funeral

VP, Oscar to attend Pope's funeral

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

The funeral will take place on Wednesday, the Vatican said.

BJP VP Vinay Katiyar claims threat to life

BJP VP Vinay Katiyar claims threat to life

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Bhartiya Janata Party vice president and former Vinay Katiyar has claimed threat to his life by unidentified Islamic extremists.

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said Neerj Chopra's "golden victory" at the Tokyo Olympics is a historic and proud moment for the entire country, including the Indian armed forces.

Budget 2022: Insurers want investment limit of 80C hiked

Budget 2022: Insurers want investment limit of 80C hiked

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Insurance companies are seeking a separate deduction limit of Rs 1 lakh for insurance premium payment under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act in the upcoming Union Budget to bring in more people under the ambit of insurance. The insurers also want reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) rate of 18 per cent currently applied on health insurance products to 5 per cent to make such products more affordable to common people. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2022-23 on February 1.

Gold price likely to cross Rs 55,000/10gm in 2022

Gold price likely to cross Rs 55,000/10gm in 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Gold, which lost its sheen to some extent in the second half of 2021, is likely to regain the glitter in the New Year and cross the Rs 55,000-per-10-grams level amid pandemic woes, inflation worries and stronger US dollar. After a stellar run up in 2020 when the yellow metal touched a record high of Rs 56,200 on the MCX in August, the prices are near Rs 48,000 per 10 grams now. This is roughly 14 per cent lower from the all-time highs and 4 per cent lesser compared to January 2021 levels.

Infosys' cloud, infrastructure biz head Samson David quits

Infosys' cloud, infrastructure biz head Samson David quits

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

David, is set to join Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a senior VP for Enterprise Services Delivery.

Not interested in 2012 VP post: Nikki Haley

Not interested in 2012 VP post: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com16 May 2011

The Indian American Republican Governor of South Carolina Nimrata 'Nikki' Randhawa Haley has said that she's not interested in being the vice presidential candidate of the Republican presidential nominee in 2012.

As shares tumble, Adani denies 3 fund accounts were frozen by NSDL

As shares tumble, Adani denies 3 fund accounts were frozen by NSDL

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Shares of Adani group companies witnessed a massive drubbing in morning trade on Monday, tumbling up to 25 per cent, amid reports that the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) has frozen certain FPIs accounts that have holding in some of these firms.

Dear Nirmalaji, please incentivise savings

Dear Nirmalaji, please incentivise savings

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Esha Wali, who is the vice president of technology at a Mumbai bank, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Now, I'm not a BJP man: VP-elect Venkaiah Naidu at Tirumala shrine

Now, I'm not a BJP man: VP-elect Venkaiah Naidu at Tirumala shrine

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

After worshipping at the Sri Ranganayaka Mandapam, the vice president-elect was honoured with the sacred silk cloth and holy prasadams by the management of the shrine.

India and China have to narrow down differences: VP Ansari

India and China have to narrow down differences: VP Ansari

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

India and China have to narrow down differences and build on convergences by exploiting the potential of Panchsheel, the five principles of peaceful co-existence propounded by the two countries along with Myanmar in 1954, Vice President Hamid Ansari said on Saturday.

Attack on Egypt VP killed two bodyguards: Report

Attack on Egypt VP killed two bodyguards: Report

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman was recently the target of an assassination attempt, in which two of his bodyguards were killed.A senior Obama administration official confirmed that the attack happened soon after Suleiman was appointed on January 29. The official described it as an organised attack on Suleiman's motorcade.Suleiman may take over as interim leader of Egypt in some of the proposals reportedly being considered for an expedited political transition.

What Rahul Gandhi as VP means for the Congress

What Rahul Gandhi as VP means for the Congress

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

In all likelihood he is going to rely on senior party leadership for political management, using the Youth Congress and the young brigade to mobilise the 'aam admi', which the Congress redefined in Jaipur as the poor and middle-classes, says Neerja Chowdhury.

Siachen Hero Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar passes away

Siachen Hero Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Based mainly on his reconnaissance reports, the Indian Army went ahead with the mission to occupy the Siachen heights under the Operation Meghdoot.

Why Masaba is proud of Kamala Harris

Why Masaba is proud of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The designer shared a note explaining how Kamala's victory inspires her.

Nifty soars to fresh peak; Sensex rallies 515 points at close

Nifty soars to fresh peak; Sensex rallies 515 points at close

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Reliance was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging over 3 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Dr Reddy, Maruti and ITC.

Sensex, Nifty end flat; IT stocks gain

Sensex, Nifty end flat; IT stocks gain

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

SBI was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting over 2 per cent, followed by TCS, Tech Mahindra, HUL, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank and Titan. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints and HDFC Bank were among the laggards.

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Today, more about 35 per cent of Amazon's traffic is through mobiles.

BOO BJP leader Ram Madhav for targeting VP over yoga day

BOO BJP leader Ram Madhav for targeting VP over yoga day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

On Sunday, Ram Madhav posted a tweet trying to shame Ansari for not attending the yoga day celebrations at Rajpath.

Rio Olympic Games preparations worst ever, says IOC VP Coates

Rio Olympic Games preparations "worst" ever, says IOC VP Coates

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice president John Coates called Brazil's preparations for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games "the worst" he has ever seen and critically behind schedule, but warned there is no "plan B" to find another host.

Chinese Parl approves VP for top military post

Chinese Parl approves VP for top military post

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Chinese Parliament approved the nomination of Vice President Xi Jinping for the vice-chairmanship of the powerful Central Military Commission, paving the way for him to succeed President Hu Jintao in 2012.

UNPA to have own nominee for VP

UNPA to have own nominee for VP

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

The UNPA's decision clearly reflects no change in its earlier stand of maintaining equal distance from the Congress and the BJP.

It's not 'Shekhawat vs Shekhawat', says VP

It's not 'Shekhawat vs Shekhawat', says VP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

He refused to acknowledge Pratibha Patil, his rival in the Presidential election, as a Shekhawat

Tickets worth Rs 52.36 lakh went unsold for Delhi ODI: BCCI VP

Tickets worth Rs 52.36 lakh went unsold for Delhi ODI: BCCI VP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

BCCI vice-president C K Khanna on Thursday claimed that tickets worth Rs 52.36 lakh for the recent ODI match between India and New Zealand went "unsold". "Tickets worth Rupees 52,36,000 were unsold. Why all the tickets were not sold-out? DDCA started online ticket sale quite late that too without proper advertisement," Khanna claimed in a media release.

Ahead of VP's visit, detonators found in Kerala

Ahead of VP's visit, detonators found in Kerala

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Two days before Vice President Hamid Ansari's visit to Kannur, a sack of detonators and fuse wires were seized from a private bus plying between Kannur and Kozhikode on Thursday.

Vikram J Singh joins Centre for American Progress as VP

Vikram J Singh joins Centre for American Progress as VP

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Vikram J Singh, the highest-ranking Indian American at the Pentagon is quitting his administration job to head up the national security division at the Center for American Progess -- a Washington, DC progressive think tank with close links to President Obama -- which has at its helm another Indian American, Neera Tanden.

Taylor could replace Howard as ICC VP candidate

Taylor could replace Howard as ICC VP candidate

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

With John Howard's bid thwarted by the Afro-Asian bloc, former Australian captain Mark Taylor could be proposed as an alternate candidate for the International Cricket Council (ICC) vice-president's post by the cricket boards of Australia and New Zealand.

BCCI may oppose Howard's candidature as ICC VP

BCCI may oppose Howard's candidature as ICC VP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard's candidature as the International Cricket Council (ICC) vice-president appears to have run into rough weather with the BCCI apparently being reluctant to back him in the executive board meeting on Wednesday.

VP election: Polling underway, Hamid Ansari set to win

VP election: Polling underway, Hamid Ansari set to win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

United Progressive Alliance nominee Hamid Ansari appears set to get a second term as Vice President by emerging a clear winner against National Democratic Alliance's Jaswant Singh in a direct contest for the post on Tuesday.

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

NEUFC could have doubled their tally soon after the half-hour mark had Suhair VP converted his chance. Rochharzela whipped a cross for the unmarked striker in the box, but he cushioned his header over the crossbar.

Relieved Congress hopes Mamata will back Ansari for VP

Relieved Congress hopes Mamata will back Ansari for VP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Strains in the Congress-Trinamool ties seem to be disappearing with Mamata Banerjee announcing her party's support to United Progressive Alliance Presidential nominee Pranab Mukherje and the All India Congress Committee now hopes that the TMC would also back Hamid Ansari in the vice presidential race.

Cong reminds NDA VP nominee of exit from BJP

Cong reminds NDA VP nominee of exit from BJP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Congress on Monday took a dig at National Democratic Alliance's vice presidential nominee Jaswant Singh reminding him of his unceremonious exit from the Bharatiya Janata Party three years ago for praising Pakistan's founder Mohammed Ali Jinnah in his book.

Farooq Abdullah pledges support for Ansari in VP poll

Farooq Abdullah pledges support for Ansari in VP poll

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

The National Conference on Saturday pledged support for Hamid Ansari who appears to be the Congress choice in the vice presidential poll scheduled next month.