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Abu Dhabi's Mubadala invests Rs 6,247.5 cr in Reliance Retail

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala invests Rs 6,247.5 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co will invest Rs 6,247.5 crore to buy a 1.4 per cent stake in Reliance Industries Ltd's retail arm -- the billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led firm's third such deal in less than two days.

Mukesh Ambani gets 5.52 lakh shares in RIL rights issue

Mukesh Ambani gets 5.52 lakh shares in RIL rights issue

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Ambani now holds 80.52 lakh shares or 0.12 per cent of RIL, up from 75 lakh shares held before the rights issue. His wife Nita and children Isha, Akash, and Anant too got 5.52 lakh shares each after they subscribed to the rights offering. They, too, hold 0.12 per cent each in the firm.

'Make bowlers wear masks to ensure they don't use saliva'

'Make bowlers wear masks to ensure they don't use saliva'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq said that pacers will find it extremely difficult to adopt to ICC's new guidelines for resumption of cricket and proposed a mask for the bowlers to ensure they don't end up applying saliva on the ball "instinctively". The International Cricket Council has recommended a host of "back to cricket" guidelines which includes a 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from coronavirus.

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Oshane Thomas was named a reserve in West Indies' 25-member squad for the England tour, where they will engage in a three-Test series with the hosts, starting July 8 at Southampton.

LPG now costs Rs 942.50 after hike in dealers' commission

LPG now costs Rs 942.50 after hike in dealers' commission

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

A 14.2-kg subsidised LPG cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 507.42 as against Rs 505.34 previously, according to a price notification of State-owned fuel retailers.

Competitive cricket will return to Australia after coronavirus hiatus with T20 carnival

Competitive cricket will return to Australia after coronavirus hiatus with T20 carnival

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Select games will also be streamed live on the MyCricket Facebook page to a global audience, including one of the semi-finals and the grand final on Monday, June 8.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Rajya Sabha witnessed unruly scenes on Sunday as Opposition members stormed the well and reached the deputy chairman's seat to protest against the farm bills debated and passed by the Upper House through voice vote.

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Pune-based entrepreneur's unlisted company is already the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world and the networth has been helped by vaccine distribution and manufacturing potential of his business, it added. Recentrly, Serum struck an agreement with AstraZeneca to manufacture 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccine being developed by Oxford University.

Online coaching for Olympic-bound boxers

Online coaching for Olympic-bound boxers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

In a conference call with these boxers on Sunday, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh took stock of their preparations amid a national lockdown till April 14 to fight the pandemic.

'IPL could be held after monsoon'

'IPL could be held after monsoon'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Hopefully, things will improve and give us more variables which we can control and accordingly take the decision.'

Priyanka offers prayers at Ravidas temple in Varanasi

Priyanka offers prayers at Ravidas temple in Varanasi

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Speaking at a function in Varanasi on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti, she urged the audience to take the teachings of the saint to the masses. "He (Sant Ravidas) had dreamt of a society, where there is no discrimination and where every person is respected. You all should take forward his teachings to the masses, especially at a time, when there is so much violence and hatred in the society. His teachings are need of the hour," Priyanka Gandhi said.

AFI bars its athletes from handshakes, hugging and spitting at training camp

AFI bars its athletes from handshakes, hugging and spitting at training camp

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The AFI has also asked its athletes to download the Government of India's 'AAROGYA SETU' App for tracking COVID-19 positive cases near them.

You can buy now, pay later for RIL's rights issue

You can buy now, pay later for RIL's rights issue

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Reliance Industries shareholders will have to pay only 25 per cent for subscribing to the company's mega Rs 53,125-crore rights issue, and the balance will have to be paid in two instalments in May and November next year, the company said.

PIX: Sobhita, Anurag Kashyap take Moothon to Toronto

PIX: Sobhita, Anurag Kashyap take Moothon to Toronto

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Besides Priyanka Chopra-Farhan Akhtar's The Sky Is Pink, it will also see the premiere of Geetu Mohandas' Malayalam film, Moothon.

Govt releases Rs 14,103 cr GST compensation to states, more soon

Govt releases Rs 14,103 cr GST compensation to states, more soon

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

GST collections in March slipped below the psychological Rs 1-lakh crore mark for the first time in four months to Rs 97,597 crore as the COVID-19 lockdown that shut most businesses compounded tax collections in an already sluggish economy.

Cricket post-COVID: ICC recommends gloves for umpires, 14-day isolation camps

Cricket post-COVID: ICC recommends gloves for umpires, 14-day isolation camps

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The International Cricket Council issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at resumption of cricket around the world while at the same time maintaining the highest safety protocols.

Suspended RS MPs end sit-in after Oppn boycotts House

Suspended RS MPs end sit-in after Oppn boycotts House

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The suspended Rajya Sabha parliamentarians, who spent the night on the lawns near Mahatma Gandhi's statue in what several old-timers said was the first such overnight protest in the complex, got a surprise visitor in the morning -- Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh who came with tea and snacks.

August 27 GST Council meet will be a stormy affair

August 27 GST Council meet will be a stormy affair

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The 41st meeting of the GST Council, to be held via video conferencing, has just one agenda for discussion -- making up for shortfall in states' revenues, sources said.

This Nepal cricketer surpasses Tendulkar, Afridi

This Nepal cricketer surpasses Tendulkar, Afridi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Paudel scored a 58-ball 55 as Nepal beat United Arab Emirates by 145 runs in an ODI at Dubai.

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

World No 2 Bajrang assured of seeding at Olympics

World No 2 Bajrang assured of seeding at Olympics

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Wrestling's world governing body UWW announced fresh rankings which placed Bajrang at number two in the 65kg category. Dahiya is fourth in the very competitive 57kg category.

Oppn-ruled states take on Centre at GST Council meet

Oppn-ruled states take on Centre at GST Council meet

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

While Congress and the states ruled by non-NDA parties pushed for the Centre meeting its statutory obligation of covering the deficit, the Union government cited a legal opinion to say it had no such obligation if there was a shortfall in tax collections. The Centre as well as BJP-JD-U-ruled Bihar were of the opinion that the states should borrow to make up for the shortfall in the tax revenues that have been compounded by the COVID-19 crisis, sources said.

4 more Indians on board Japan cruise test positive for COVID-19

4 more Indians on board Japan cruise test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

With the fresh infections, the total number of Indians infected with the virus on the vessel rose to 12, the Indian embassy said.

Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa for Chinese citizens

Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa for Chinese citizens

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

On Sunday, India airlifted a second batch of 323 stranded Indians and seven Maldivian citizens from coronavirus-hit Wuhan city, taking the total number of people evacuated to 654.

12, 18 pc slabs may merge making GST 2-tier, says Jaitley

12, 18 pc slabs may merge making GST 2-tier, says Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Penning a Facebook post on the second anniversary of GST rollout, Jaitley said as many as 20 states are already showing more than a 14 per cent increase in their revenues and do not require the Centre to compensate them for revenue loss arising out of GST implementation.

Don't pay workers wages during calamities, says House panel

Don't pay workers wages during calamities, says House panel

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Parliamentary standing committee on labour, led by Biju Janata Dal MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, has said in its report that it is unjustifiable for owners to pay workers' wages during natural calamities.

Mumbai Indians vs CSK: Wankhede braces for mouth-watering contest

Mumbai Indians vs CSK: Wankhede braces for mouth-watering contest

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

CSK have been on a roll with three wins on the trot that have boosted them to the top of the table.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

How reading helped Sreejesh cope with lockdown stress

How reading helped Sreejesh cope with lockdown stress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The confinement hasn't ended even though he is back home from one but celebrated Indian hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh is not complaining as, at least, there are no mental demons to fight. The two-time Olympian said the more-than-two-month long stay at the Sports Authority of India's south centre in Bengaluru owing to the COVID-19 lockdown was beginning to weaken his and several other players' mind and he took to reading motivational books to keep himself going.

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.

Coronavirus impact: Govt restricts exports of 13 APIs, formulations

Coronavirus impact: Govt restricts exports of 13 APIs, formulations

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Exports of 13 APIs - including paracetamol, tinidazole, metronidazole, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, acyclovir, progesterone - along with formulations made from these APIs, would be restricted.

Mukesh Ambani aims to turn RIL into zero net debt firm by Dec

Mukesh Ambani aims to turn RIL into zero net debt firm by Dec

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Thanks to a $5.7 billion deal with Facebook, a Rs 53,125 crore rights issue and more stake sale to companies such as Saudi Aramco, the target is likely to be achieved by December.

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Many states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were opposed to opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of the coronavirus infection.

COVID-19: 14-day lockdown in Guwahati; Hyd to shut market

COVID-19: 14-day lockdown in Guwahati; Hyd to shut market

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The state government will review the lockdown situation in Guwahati after seven days from the enforcement of the restrictions.

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

International Cricket Council recommended a host of 'back to cricket' guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19. Former India opener Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving 'every day'.

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

Lakshya wins Scottish Open crown

Lakshya wins Scottish Open crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

His 4th title this season

Reliance sells 2.32% stake in Jio for Rs 11,367 cr, 3rd deal in 2 weeks

Reliance sells 2.32% stake in Jio for Rs 11,367 cr, 3rd deal in 2 weeks

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Reliance Industries on Friday announced the sale of 2.32 per cent stake in its digital unit to US-based Vista Equity Partners for Rs 11,367 crore, the third deal in a little over two weeks that will inject a combined Rs 60,596.37 crore in the oil-to-telecom conglomerate to help it pare debt. The US-based private equity firm will buy a stake in Jio Platforms, which houses the country's youngest but biggest telecom firm Jio, at an equity value of Rs 4.91 crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 crore.

How Yogi will tackle the homecoming migrants' crisis

How Yogi will tackle the homecoming migrants' crisis

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The CM recently instructed officials to prepare a roadmap for providing local jobs to about two million people, especially in the rural-based industries, such as khadi, dairy, and food processing units and MSMEs.