News for 'USD 500'

Jaishankar holds talks with US NSA, reviews ties

Jaishankar holds talks with US NSA, reviews ties

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'Sullivan and Jaishankar welcomed the cooperation in recent weeks that resulted in deliveries of over USD 500 million in COVID-19 relief supplies from the US federal and state governments, US companies and private citizens across America for the people of India'

Trump rakes up Hillary Clinton's Indian donations issue

Trump rakes up Hillary Clinton's Indian donations issue

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Released by the Trump campaign in form of a 35-page booklet, none of these allegations are new and have been known in the public domain for past several years.

'No choice': Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs at Twitter

'No choice': Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs at Twitter

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Musk has blamed activists for a significant drop in the company's revenues.

Consistency was the key to Indonesia Masters title: Kiran George

Consistency was the key to Indonesia Masters title: Kiran George

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Indian shuttler Kiran George says his giant-killing act at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament earlier this year gave him the self-belief, which proved to be the key en route his second BWF title at the Indonesia Masters.

Rajapaksa faces new crisis as dissidents plan to ditch govt

Rajapaksa faces new crisis as dissidents plan to ditch govt

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The dissidents, led by former president Sirisena's Sri Lanka Freedom Party, would leave the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna coalition with its 14 Members of Parliament, party sources said after their meeting with the President on Monday.

Lankan Prez sacks brother Basil Rajapaksa as FM; invites Oppn to join unity Cabinet

Lankan Prez sacks brother Basil Rajapaksa as FM; invites Oppn to join unity Cabinet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Basil had negotiated the Indian economic relief package to help Sri Lanka tackle the current foreign exchange crisis.

Randhawa soars into joint lead

Randhawa soars into joint lead

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Jyoti Randhawa and Chapchai Nirat are in joint lead after the penultimate round at Indian Open golf.

Jeev, Jyoti lead Indian challenge

Jeev, Jyoti lead Indian challenge

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Country's top-ranked golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will spearhead the local challenge at the Indian Open beginning from Thursday.

Doval moots interoperability among central police forces

Doval moots interoperability among central police forces

Rediff.com24 May 2024

National security advisor Ajit Doval on Friday suggested that various central armed police forces of the country should have "jointness" and interoperability among themselves like the ongoing plan for the defence forces.

'I am 65, diabetic. Which mediclaim plan to buy?'

'I am 65, diabetic. Which mediclaim plan to buy?'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With former prime minister Imran Khan in jail, Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is tipped to emerge as the single largest party in the elections.

Sensex bleeds in morning trade, down by 869 pts

Sensex bleeds in morning trade, down by 869 pts

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday due to selling in financials, oil and IT stocks amid weak global trends.

Kahlon in joint-lead at Thailand

Kahlon in joint-lead at Thailand

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

The Indian ace Jeev Milkha Singh is in third place at the Thailand Open, behind leaders Harmeet Kahlon and Australia's Scott Barr.

Gold may plunge to Rs 20,500 level: India Ratings

Gold may plunge to Rs 20,500 level: India Ratings

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Gold prices in the country may even dip to Rs 20,500 per ten grams.

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While there is no imminent threat to the AFC Asian Cup participation by the senior men's team in late 2023 or early 2024, some of the games slated for clubs and age-group national teams in the next few months could well be a tricky terrain.

Jeev placed second at Thailand Open

Jeev placed second at Thailand Open

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

Two other Indians, Harmeet Kahlon and Shiv Kapur, cruised into the top-ten at the mid-way stage of the Thailand Open.

Banking major UBS to axe 3,500 jobs

Banking major UBS to axe 3,500 jobs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The move comes close on the heels of rival Credit Suisse Group announcing about 2,000 job cuts last month.

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Seven of the 10 finalists were Indian-Americans.

Cairns accepts India's $1bn refund offer, to drop cases, says CEO

Cairns accepts India's $1bn refund offer, to drop cases, says CEO

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

UK-based Cairn Energy PLC on Tuesday said it will drop litigations to seize Indian properties in countries ranging from France to the US, within a couple of days of getting a USD 1 billion refund resulting from the scrapping of a retrospective tax law.

2 US Congressmen test positive for coronavirus

2 US Congressmen test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The two Congressmen are Mario Diaz-Balart and Ben McAdams.

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's visit saw India and the US signing several major deals to boost cooperation in key areas such as defence, space and trade.

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'Sweden removed the inheritance tax because many of the rich were fleeing. For example, the owner of IKEA had migrated out of Sweden'

Sri Lankan crisis worsens as new finance minister quits, dissidents may walk out

Sri Lankan crisis worsens as new finance minister quits, dissidents may walk out

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka's new Finance Minister Ali Sabry on Tuesday resigned, a day after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed him after sacking his brother Basil Rajapaksa amidst the island nation's worst economic crisis.

US Fed cuts interest rate to almost zero

US Fed cuts interest rate to almost zero

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

In a drastic measure to stem any major disruption to the US economy as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate to almost zero and said it would buy USD700 billion in bonds. The covid-19 pandemic has sickened more than 156,000 people worldwide and left more than 5,800 dead. The death toll in the US stands at 68, while infections neared 3,700.

Prannoy eyes good show as Sindhu, Srikanth desperate for a turnaround

Prannoy eyes good show as Sindhu, Srikanth desperate for a turnaround

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to arrest their slump in form when they begin their campaign at the Australia Open badminton tournament in Sydney on Tuesday.

Chess: Carlsen crushes Praggnanandhaa; Erigaisi wins

Chess: Carlsen crushes Praggnanandhaa; Erigaisi wins

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Arjun Erigaisi scored a fine win over speed game specialist Quang Liem Le but his compatriot Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was outplayed by World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the penultimate round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals.

Airtel plans to list 500mn-pound bond issue on London Exchange

Airtel plans to list 500mn-pound bond issue on London Exchange

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Airtel said the amount will be used for refinancing its existing loan portfolio.

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The new year will witness two unmanned missions under the "Gaganyaan" project, deep ocean exploration project, "Samudrayaan" and many more.

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The main Opposition BNP of former premier Khaleda Zia, 78, who is under house arrest, is boycotting the elections amidst violence.

WHO literally a pipe organ for China: Trump

WHO literally a pipe organ for China: Trump

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Trump has launched an investigation into the WHO's role in the spread of coronavirus and have accused it of siding with China during the pandemic.

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Cohen, 52, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

On his maiden visit to Beijing, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which the two leaders agreed to strengthen the all-weather friendship and the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Indian-American boy, 14, wins National Geographic Bee

Indian-American boy, 14, wins National Geographic Bee

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Karan Menon, a 14-year-old Indian-American student, has won the prestigious National Geographic Bee competition in the US, in which the top three positions were bagged by Indian-origin contestants.

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.

FIIs pull out Rs 8,500 cr from debt market in 2 weeks

FIIs pull out Rs 8,500 cr from debt market in 2 weeks

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The latest outflow comes after a net pull-out of Rs 33,135 crore from the debt securities in June.

Musk threatens to name & shame advertisers who ditch Twitter, defends layoffs

Musk threatens to name & shame advertisers who ditch Twitter, defends layoffs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

While replying to a user on Twitter, Elon Musk said, "Thank you. A thermonuclear name & shame is exactly what will happen if this continues."

Rajapaksa won't resign under 'any circumstances'

Rajapaksa won't resign under 'any circumstances'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Government also defended the President's decision to enforce a state of emergency, that had given him sweeping authority to act in the interests of public security and preserving public order, including suspending any laws, authorising detentions and seizing property, saying it was declared after attempts were made to attack the President's Office and other public property.

Founder, desi ex-president charged with 'massive fraud' in US

Founder, desi ex-president charged with 'massive fraud' in US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani and the founder Elizabeth Holmes raised money by deceiving investors about the company's technology, business and financial performance, raising more than USD 700 million in years-long "massive fraud".

With Rs 21,500 cr investment, ONGC hopes to double KG basin output

With Rs 21,500 cr investment, ONGC hopes to double KG basin output

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Oil and Natural Gas Corp, which had last year firmed up an investment of Rs 34,012 crore (USD 5.076.37 billion) in bringing to production 10 oil and gas discoveries in its Bay of Bengal block KG-DWN-98/2 (KG-D5), plans to invest another Rs 21,528.10 crore (USD 3.2 billion) in developing the ultra-deepsea UD-1 find.

Passenger opens plane emergency exit, walks on wing in US

Passenger opens plane emergency exit, walks on wing in US

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The incident happened when the plane was taxiing at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.