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US Fed hikes interest rates by 75 percentage points to combat inflation

US Fed hikes interest rates by 75 percentage points to combat inflation

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday (local time) raised interest rates by 75 basis points (bps) or three-quarters of a percentage point in the boldest move since 1994.

No place for letter writers in new Congress panels

No place for letter writers in new Congress panels

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Those who denounced the letter writers in the "Group of 23" like Nirmal Khatri and Naseeb Pathan have interestingly found places in the panels announced by Gandhi on Sunday evening.

Tokyo Games: Sensational Pix!

Tokyo Games: Sensational Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Kharge meets Gehlot, underlines need for 'discipline'

Kharge meets Gehlot, underlines need for 'discipline'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

After the meeting, Kharge said that there should be discipline in the party and the party has to be kept united.

Congress suspends 3 Jharkhand MLAs held in Bengal with cash

Congress suspends 3 Jharkhand MLAs held in Bengal with cash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

However, the Congress asserted that its coalition government led by the Jharkhand Mukti Morchais "completely secure and stable'' and would complete its term.

'Not the time for aggressive fiscal consolidation'

'Not the time for aggressive fiscal consolidation'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The government should not go in for an 'aggressive fiscal consolidation' in the upcoming Budget as global risks have not abated, RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Member Ashima Goyal said on Wednesday. Goyal further said subsidies are expected to come down as food and energy inflation moderates. WPI inflation in food articles in November was 1.07 per cent against 8.33 per cent in the previous month.

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 12 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Encouraging Indian leaders to stand up against Russian invasion: US

Encouraging Indian leaders to stand up against Russian invasion: US

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

At her daily news conference on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked how the world's largest and oldest democracies are working together to bring peace in the region amidst the war in Ukraine.

Big Pharma pushes for US action against India

Big Pharma pushes for US action against India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Emerging markets, from South Africa to China and India, are battling to bring down healthcare costs.

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ajmal in an interview to a media house on Friday had commented on women and Hindu men as well as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, purportedly as a rejoinder to his remarks on 'love jihad'.

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The balloon, which was being used by the People's Republic of China in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above US territorial waters.

Modi govt has taken the right action on J-K

Modi govt has taken the right action on J-K

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'Having dealt with security and insurgency for 15 years, I am fully convinced that the steps taken by the government in regard to J&K and the measures in force there are essential,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Truce ends; Gehlot, Pilot resume attacking each other

Truce ends; Gehlot, Pilot resume attacking each other

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

In his remarks at the rallies, Pilot has cornered the Gehlot government over issues such as the repeated paper leaks and political appointments of retired bureaucrats while sidelining party workers.

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 398 at 11 am, worsening from 357 at 4 pm on Friday. It was 354 on Thursday, 271 on Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday and 312 on Monday (Diwali).

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Had it not been for the complicity of the state and Biren Singh's leadership, these riots would not have spread this far and for so long.'

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

'Valieva's clearance is slap in the face to clean athletes'

'Valieva's clearance is slap in the face to clean athletes'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The situation around Valieva and the Russian team had been 'incredibly distracting' for other skaters.

Remarks against CDS: Kerala filmmaker renounces Islam, accepts Hinduism

Remarks against CDS: Kerala filmmaker renounces Islam, accepts Hinduism

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Malayalam film director and Sangh Parivar fellow traveller Ali Akbar has announced that he and his wife were giving up Islam in protest against a section of social media users allegedly indulging in jubilation over the tragic death of Chief Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and his wife in a helicopter crash.

Mundka fire: North Delhi civic body suspends 3 officials for laxity in duty

Mundka fire: North Delhi civic body suspends 3 officials for laxity in duty

Rediff.com18 May 2022

It also said that 44 establishments were found running without a valid health trade license and also without a no-objection certificate from the fire department.

'Tax cuts prove government is capable of taking decisive action'

'Tax cuts prove government is capable of taking decisive action'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

In an interaction with Jash Kriplani, A Balasubramanian, managing director and chief executive officer, Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company, shares his optimism on what makes him believe that these cuts can help in addressing multiple issues plaguing the economy, without letting fiscal deficit pose any major risk.

Nirav Modi's siblings face CBI, ED action

Nirav Modi's siblings face CBI, ED action

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Both Purvi Deepak Modi and Neeshal Modi are accused in the $2-billion scam allegedly orchestrated by their elder brother Nirav Modi and uncle Mehul Choksi in Punjab National Bank, they said.

BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'Our approach is forward-looking. The central leadership wants young leaders to lead the charge now. This will also send a clear signal that lapses will not be tolerated. We are targeting beyond 2025.' Satyavrat Mishra reports.

Resigning from Cong for GN Azad was a blunder: Ex-JK Dy CM

Resigning from Cong for GN Azad was a blunder: Ex-JK Dy CM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'We repent our decision today as we feel we betrayed our (Congress) party, while the DAP betrayed us'

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The statement of Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral John Aquilino on Wednesday came ahead of the 15th round of high-level military talks between India and China on March 11.

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Asim said 53 injured were currently being treated while seven had been admitted to the intensive care unit.

Ajmal vows to return with clean action, eyes 2015 World Cup

Ajmal vows to return with clean action, eyes 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Banned Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal vowed to correct his illegal bowling action and return to cricket before next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Not everyone wants Andhra Pradesh divided

Not everyone wants Andhra Pradesh divided

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Congress party's reported proposal to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh has those not in favour of the move, especially in the Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions, up in arms.

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Guterres placed a floral wreath at the 26/11 attacks memorial in the hotel.

China aggressor against India, says next US envoy to Beijing

China aggressor against India, says next US envoy to Beijing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

China has been an aggressor against India along the Himalayan border, a top American diplomat nominated by President Joe Biden as his next envoy to Beijing has told lawmakers, stating that the US must hold the Chinese government accountable for failing to play by the rules.

United Bank of India declares Vijay Mallya as wilful defaulter

United Bank of India declares Vijay Mallya as wilful defaulter

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

United Bank's exposure to Kingfisher Airlines was around Rs 350 crore (Rs 3.50 billion)

Sporting sanctions increase on Russia

Sporting sanctions increase on Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

More sporting bodies sanctioned Russian and Belarusian athletes on Tuesday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Shinde camp to take 'important decision' today, may extend Assam stay

Shinde camp to take 'important decision' today, may extend Assam stay

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Independent MLAs might approach Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari very soon.

Why Prashant Kishor Is Eyeing Bihar

Why Prashant Kishor Is Eyeing Bihar

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The JD-U, may be the BJP's partner for now. But it is a party at all only because of Nitish Kumar. The day Nitish Kumar exits, the JD-U will split into hundreds of pieces. Obviously, Prashant Kishor is setting himself up as the vessel that will collect all the pieces and put them together in some sort of political instrument, explains Aditi Phadnis.

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Opposition MP pointed to a set of changes taking place in India that had caught the Congress and UPA government off guard, such as a shift from rural to urban.

Cong says cops barged into its HQ, beat up workers; Delhi Police denies

Cong says cops barged into its HQ, beat up workers; Delhi Police denies

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Congress alleged that Delhi Police personnel forcibly entered its headquarters and beat up party workers and leaders on Wednesday, on a day the party staged vociferous protests against the questioning of Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate for the third consecutive day.

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.

Gehlot likely to be dropped from Cong presidential race

Gehlot likely to be dropped from Cong presidential race

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Names of senior party leaders Kharge, Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh, Sushilkumar Shinde, Mukul Wasnik and Kumari Selja are now also doing the rounds for the post.

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said