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Days after Mumbai meet, INDIA partners AAP, Cong reject tie-up in Punjab

Days after Mumbai meet, INDIA partners AAP, Cong reject tie-up in Punjab

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Punjab Minister Anmol Gagan Mann on Wednesday said her Aam Aadmi Party will fight on all 13 parliamentary seats in the state.

Shareholder bonhomie at Naik's last AGM as an era draws to a close

Shareholder bonhomie at Naik's last AGM as an era draws to a close

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday, shareholders made the usual request to the top management for bonus shares. But this time, the setting was different. The man at the helm, outgoing group chairman AM Naik, 82, was heard assuring shareholders that he would join the chorus soon. There were laughs and chuckles at Naik's playful remark as he addressed the last AGM, nearly six decades after he joined L&T as a junior engineer and some 25 years at the top.

'Voice of 140 crore Indians': INDIA leaders sound poll bugle

'Voice of 140 crore Indians': INDIA leaders sound poll bugle

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The opposition INDIA alliance on Friday finalised a 13-member committee.

Wimbledon prize money increased to record amount

Wimbledon prize money increased to record amount

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The total prize money on offer at Wimbledon has risen to a record 44.7 million pounds ($56.52 million) for the Championships this year.

Sara 'So So Proud' Of Arjun!

Sara 'So So Proud' Of Arjun!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS DAY'.

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The victim was allegedly murdered and later burned in a coal furnace in a village of the Bhilwara district, with locals claiming that she was also gang-raped.

Conversion accused found with 30 Pak numbers in phone: UP police

Conversion accused found with 30 Pak numbers in phone: UP police

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The police have seized Khan's two mobile phones and also his CPU for further investigation.

AMC stocks' Q1 after-party may be nearing an end

AMC stocks' Q1 after-party may be nearing an end

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Asset Management Companies (AMCs) demonstrated improved business metrics in the first quarter ended June 2023 (Q1FY24), but a sharp run-up in stocks leaves little room for further upside in the immediate term, say analysts. During this quarter, HDFC AMC reported a 10 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in revenue from operations at Rs 575 crore. Nippon India's revenue from operations went up 12 per cent to Rs 354 crore.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Local train services came to a halt between Badlapur and Ambarnath section in Maharashtra's Thane district adjoining Mumbai due to water-logging on railway tracks after heavy rains, officials said.

Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is in early discussions to buy a minority stake in billionaire Mukesh Ambani's rapidly expanding retail unit for about $1 billion (Rs 8,200 crore), sources said. The Qatar Investment Authority is keen on tapping the fast-growing Indian market and has entered into a discussion to buy about 1 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures, sources with knowledge of the matter said. Talks, sources said, are at a preliminary stage and being led by an executive director on the board of parent Reliance Industries Ltd.

Acid test for specialty chemical firms: Mix of weak demand, low realisations

Acid test for specialty chemical firms: Mix of weak demand, low realisations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The weak April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) results of the largest listed specialty chemical maker, SRF, and multiple global headwinds for the sector are expected to weigh on the prospects of Indian specialty chemical companies in 2023-24 (FY24). Stocks in the sector (down 7-18 per cent) have underperformed the benchmarks (up over 10 per cent) in the past three months, and given the multiple challenges, the trend is likely to continue. Kotak Institutional Equities expects a very weak quarter (Q1FY24) for the sector due to destocking, demand weakness across certain critical end-use industries, and price erosion amid intense competition from Chinese suppliers.

Rehabilitating Nadal pulls out of Barcelona Open

Rehabilitating Nadal pulls out of Barcelona Open

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Nadal skipped tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami as well as the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters after suffering the injury he suffered at the Australian Open.

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz

'Made a mistake of doubting Nadal'

'Made a mistake of doubting Nadal'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Coco Gauff said she will never again make the mistake of doubting Rafael Nadal's chances at French Open

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The alliance adopted a resolution to this effect and said its theme for the elections will be "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India, (India will unite, India will win)".

Australian Open: Prannoy, Rajawat to face off in semis; Sindhu out

Australian Open: Prannoy, Rajawat to face off in semis; Sindhu out

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

P V Sindhu has made early exits in as many as seven of the 12 BWF World Tour events this year.

RS adjourned amid ruling party ruckus over Rajasthan

RS adjourned amid ruling party ruckus over Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday amid an uproar in the House over the issue of law and order situation in Rajasthan.

Duleep Trophy: South Zone face West Zone in an all-star final

Duleep Trophy: South Zone face West Zone in an all-star final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Mayank Agarwal, vice-captain of South, Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw have come to this match riding on heaps of runs that they have made in the previous Ranji season.

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog on Wednesday sought a 14-day physical remand of former prime minister Imran Khan as he was produced before a special court inside a high security police facility in Islamabad for the hearing in a corruption case in which he has been arrested.

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Sindhu, Sen look to regain lost touch in Canada Open

14-year-old girl raped, thrown into furnace in Rajasthan

14-year-old girl raped, thrown into furnace in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly murdered and her body was burnt in a coal furnace in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, the police said on Thursday.

What Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America

What Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'I wish you were here to see for yourself what Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America.'

Zimbabwe move one step closer to World Cup qualification

Zimbabwe move one step closer to World Cup qualification

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe carried the form they showed in Group A to get the better of a fighting Oman, with Williams continuing his stellar run.

Singapore Open: Srikanth starts strong; Sindhu, Prannoy shocked

Singapore Open: Srikanth starts strong; Sindhu, Prannoy shocked

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Kidambi Srikanth made a winning start but PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy were ousted

Amarnath Yatra: Drinks, fast food among 40 items banned

Amarnath Yatra: Drinks, fast food among 40 items banned

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

More than 40 food items have been banned at the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrims have been advised to achieve physical fitness by walking at least 5 kilometres a day, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board said in its health advisory issued on Thursday.

Bangladesh's collapse hands India T20I series victory

Bangladesh's collapse hands India T20I series victory

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Spinners Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma held their nerves during death overs as India pulled off a nail-biting eight-run victory over Bangladesh

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2023

World No 1 Novak Djokovic said Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat on clay and is one of the top title contenders for the French Open.

How a 14 yr-old had hand in Liverpool's comeback win

How a 14 yr-old had hand in Liverpool's comeback win

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Liverpool analysts had watched how Barcelona players were always distracted when decisions went against them and word was passed down to Carl Lancaster, a coaching mentor at the club's academy, who asked the ball boys to serve their players quickly.

Rohit praises Arjun's performance in MI win

Rohit praises Arjun's performance in MI win

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Tendulkar delivered under pressure as he defended 20 runs off the final over to secure a 14-run for MI against Sunrisers.

India's First Apple Store: Sneak Peek

India's First Apple Store: Sneak Peek

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Apple BKC is designed to be one of the most energy-efficient Apple Store locations in the world, with a dedicated solar array and zero reliance on fossil fuels for store operations. The store is operationally carbon neutral, running on 100 percent renewable energy, Apple said in a statement.

Maruti, Hyundai post single-digit rise in June passenger vehicle sales

Maruti, Hyundai post single-digit rise in June passenger vehicle sales

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) and Hyundai posted single-digit growth in domestic sales in June, even as the overall passenger vehicle segment crossed the 20 lakh units sales mark for the first time-ever in the first half this year. Toyota Kirloskar Motor reported a double-digit growth in dispatches to dealers, while Kia saw a dip in wholesales last month. MG Motor India also reported a double-digit increase in retail sales in June 2023 compared to the same month last year.

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's remarks on Thursday came during his address to a joint session of the US Congress. He attributed a big part of the success of India-US ties to Indian-Americans.

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

India's total value of defence production breached Rs 1 trillion-mark in the fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23), up 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY). At the bourses, this has been well reflected in related-stocks from the sector as they gained considerable ground during this period. Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, MTAR Technologies, Bharat Electronics (BEL), and Bharat Dynamics (BDL) have skyrocketed up to 160 per cent in a year, as against a 14 per cent jump in the S&P BSE Sensex.

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in London on Tuesday.

Cooking gas cylinders to cost Rs 50 more

Cooking gas cylinders to cost Rs 50 more

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Petroleum and oil marketing companies raised the price of commercial liquid petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by Rs 350.50 per unit and domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 50 per unit with immediate effect from Wednesday.

How a 14-yr-old saved her brother from death

How a 14-yr-old saved her brother from death

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Archana Masih meets two young people in a Raipur hospital who convey the human tragedy of a conflict that is destroying lives -- on both sides.

Analysts see rich valuations for paint, tyre stocks; time to book profit?

Analysts see rich valuations for paint, tyre stocks; time to book profit?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Amid cooling raw material prices, the crude-oil linked companies, which includes paint and tyre firms, have been on a roll over the past one year. Shares of related companies have gained up to 84 per cent, as against a 14 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. Analysts, however, believe stretched valuations in both these sectors could trigger a de-rating.

Prannoy enters Malaysia Masters final; Sindhu loses

Prannoy enters Malaysia Masters final; Sindhu loses

Rediff.com27 May 2023

This is H S Prannoy's first final of the season and second since the runner-up finish at the Swiss Open last year.

Top Performer: Cameron Green's All-Round Brilliance

Top Performer: Cameron Green's All-Round Brilliance

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Cameron Green's all-round heroics lead Mumbai Indians to victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits

Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, declined by 11 per cent in 2022 to 3.42 billion Swiss francs (nearly Rs 30,000 crore), annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.