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Combined revenue of listed Tata group's firms tops Rs 10 trillion

Combined revenue of listed Tata group's firms tops Rs 10 trillion

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Led by Tata Motors and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the combined revenue of the Tata group's listed firms crossed the Rs 10-trillion mark for the first time, in 2022-23. The group's 14 key listed companies in which Tata Sons holds a direct equity stake reported a combined revenue of Rs 10.07 trillion in FY23, up 15.3 per cent from Rs 8.73 trillion in FY22. The combined net profit of these companies was, however, down 10.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) at Rs 66,670 crore in FY23, from a record high of Rs 74,540 crore in the previous financial year, when the profit had jumped 156 per cent YoY, aided by Tata Steel's strong showing.

Tiku Weds Sheru: DREADFUL!

Tiku Weds Sheru: DREADFUL!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Even the worst movies have a song, a scene, or a performance that makes all the effort of making a film worthwhile. This one should have been scrapped at script stage, declares Deepa Gahlot.

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat as it was investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called 'credible allegations' of the involvement of 'agents of the Indian government' in the killing of a Sikh extremist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

'Maratha quota issue can't be solved in 40 days'

'Maratha quota issue can't be solved in 40 days'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'It is now the government's duty to find a way out of this impasse without hurting interests of any sections of Maharashtrian people.'

Deshwal wins gold in men's 10m air pistol at Deaflympics

Deshwal wins gold in men's 10m air pistol at Deaflympics

Rediff.com7 May 2022

India won its second gold medal in shooting at the 24th Deaflympics in Caxias do Sul, Brazil with Abhinav Deshwal claiming the men's 10m air pistol title.

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Following the violence, the authorities clamped curfew for 24 hours in the area and reduced the curfew relaxation hours in several other districts.

Carve out Manipur into 3 UTs for ending ethnic violence: BJP Kuki MLA

Carve out Manipur into 3 UTs for ending ethnic violence: BJP Kuki MLA

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Haokip advocated giving "political and administrative recognition to the ethnic separation" in the state, upping the ante from earlier vaguely explained demands for a "separate administration" for Kuki areas made by fellow Kuki community leaders.

Ahead of state elections, LPG price cut by Rs 200

Ahead of state elections, LPG price cut by Rs 200

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The government on Tuesday announced a Rs 200 per cylinder cut in prices of domestic cooking gas as it looked to counter the cheaper LPG promise of the Congress in upcoming assembly elections in states like Madhya Pradesh.

West Zone ride on Pujara century to inch towards Duleep final

West Zone ride on Pujara century to inch towards Duleep final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Pujara went into lunch on 92 and hardly wasted any time to reach the landmark upon his return. Pujara hammered Saurabh for a couple of fours, one through the cover and one behind the point fielder, to complete his hundred.

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The Aadhaar-enabled payment system, or AEPS, allows consumers who don't have smartphones or debit cards to perform basic banking transactions like cash deposit, cash withdrawal, intrabank or interbank fund transfer, balance enquiry and obtaining a mini statement through biometric authentication at micro-ATMs.

Lucky to have Rohit take over leadership, says Dravid

Lucky to have Rohit take over leadership, says Dravid

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Rohit took over after Kohli quit as India's Test captain following a series defeat in South Africa in January 2021.

PIX: Ashwin shines as India dominate Day 1 in Windies

PIX: Ashwin shines as India dominate Day 1 in Windies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and the West Indies in Dominica, on Wednesday.

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's archers showed tenacity and authority in equal measure to storm into the quarter-finals in all the six team events of the Asian Games.

Sports Shorts: Rivzi's silver opens India's account at ISSF World Cup

Sports Shorts: Rivzi's silver opens India's account at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Minister calls Udupi washroom video small incident blown out of proportion

Minister calls Udupi washroom video small incident blown out of proportion

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

A first information report (FIR) has been registered against three girl students of a paramedical college in Udupi over the alleged recording of a video of their fellow student in the college washroom recently, police sources said.

Dravid points finger at bowling for WTC final loss

Dravid points finger at bowling for WTC final loss

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

'We had hoped that however behind we were, we could've shown more fight but we knew we needed exceptional performances. It was not a 469-run wicket. We gave away a lot of runs -- bowling was disappointing. We played some poor shots yesterday.'

IT unions move in to call the shots

IT unions move in to call the shots

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The third CITU strike in West Bengal and the move of unions to call the shots in Kerala's IT sector are developments that the IT industry, at large, has denounced.

Adani says Mundra petchem work suspended as finances not tied-up yet

Adani says Mundra petchem work suspended as finances not tied-up yet

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Embattled Adani Group on Monday said it has put on hold major equipment procurement and site construction activities for the Rs 34,900 crore petrochemical project at Mundra in Gujarat as the project has not yet tied up finances. The group's flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, Mundra Petrochem Ltd in 2021 for setting up a greenfield coal-to-PVC plant at Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) land in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Asked by stock exchanges to comment on a PTI report on Sunday that the group has suspended work on the project, AEL said, "The financial closure of the Green PVC project of Mundra Petrochemicals Limited ( MPL) is pending with the financial institutions and it is in their active consideration."

Women's T20 WC: India aim for improved bowling vs Windies

Women's T20 WC: India aim for improved bowling vs Windies

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Indian bowlers were guilty of taking their foot off the pedal in the back end of the innings

As tribal body seeks Prez rule, Meiteis urge PM not to talk to Kuki militants

As tribal body seeks Prez rule, Meiteis urge PM not to talk to Kuki militants

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The Zomi-Kuki organisation also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for a permanent solution to the ongoing ethnic strife

CBDT's proposal to lower tax collection target shot down

CBDT's proposal to lower tax collection target shot down

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The direct tax collections are likely to fall short of the revised Budget target by Rs 650 billion and, in fact, were Rs 150 billion lower than the original estimate for the fiscal

Amritpal's uncle flown to Assam as search enters day 4

Amritpal's uncle flown to Assam as search enters day 4

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Over 100 people have been arrested so far in the crackdown, according to Punjab Police.

Friendlies: Morocco STUN soccer powerhouse Brazil

Friendlies: Morocco STUN soccer powerhouse Brazil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Boufal and Sabiri score to give Morocco 2-1 win over Brazil

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun India to bow out on a high

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun India to bow out on a high

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

League Cup: Rashford strikes as Manchester Utd outclass Forest

League Cup: Rashford strikes as Manchester Utd outclass Forest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Marcus Rashford continued his fine season as he scored again to help Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in their League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

Rediff.com2 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on Monday.

'We're waiting for you': Gunmen threaten Messi

'We're waiting for you': Gunmen threaten Messi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

A threatening message was left for Lionel Messi at a supermarket belonging to the family of Antonela Roccuzzo, the Argentine captain's wife.

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

India crowned SAFF U-18 Women's Champions

India crowned SAFF U-18 Women's Champions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

India lost 0-1 to Bangladesh but still emerged champions of the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship

PIX: CSK strengthen hold on playoffs with comfortable win over DC

PIX: CSK strengthen hold on playoffs with comfortable win over DC

Rediff.com11 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

Sky high shots: Dronestagram announces its winners

Sky high shots: Dronestagram announces its winners

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Dronestagram, an online community for dedicated to drone photography enthusiasts, has released the winners of its annual photo contest. Here are the best.

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used poetry and humour to take swipes at the government on Monday, saying nothing will be accomplished by changing names, and went on to recall how first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'inclusive' approach of involving opposition parties had led to the laying of a strong foundation for the Constitution.

Sindhu, Harshit shine as North gains Duleep Trophy advantage

Sindhu, Harshit shine as North gains Duleep Trophy advantage

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

North East were 65 for 2, 475 runs in arrears, when bad light and rain forced an early closure to their first dig on Thursday.

Injury forces world No. 1 Alcaraz out of Australian Open

Injury forces world No. 1 Alcaraz out of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

World number one Carlos Alcaraz will not play in the Australian Open after picking up a right leg muscle injury during pre-season training, the Spaniard said on Friday.

'The Kuno project is doomed to fail'

'The Kuno project is doomed to fail'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'The space required for wild cheetah populations to thrive was grossly under-estimated.' 'Cheetahs, because of their social system and ecologically fragile nature, live at only 1 cheetah per 100 sq kms even in the best habitats of Africa.'

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The extension of qualifying period gives, at least half a dozen others among Indian men and possibly one woman, a chance to bid for a place in the Games.

FIFA WC: Poland knows its do or die against Saudi

FIFA WC: Poland knows its do or die against Saudi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

"We're adding zero points to our account ahead of the third match, which will definitely be lost," goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had said on the eve of the Mexico game.

Taliban attackers shot most students in the head

Taliban attackers shot most students in the head

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Most of the students at the army-run school in Peshawar were shot in the head from point blank range by the ruthless Taliban suicide attackers, in one of the most gruesome attacks against children in recent years.

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

T20 PIX: Batting flops as India women lose to England

T20 PIX: Batting flops as India women lose to England

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

India's bowlers put up a valiant effort with a below par total to defend before rookie Alice Capsey held her nerves to guide England to a seven-wicket win in the third women's T20 International.