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Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Following the disruption in the supply of rare earth or permanent magnets after China's notification on April 4, the mines ministry is planning to introduce a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to recycle critical minerals, according to a top official.

'Would be great to be back at RCB'

'Would be great to be back at RCB'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The two-day IPL mega auction will take place in Jeddah on Sunday and Monday. Mayank, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad last season, was released by the franchise ahead of the auction.

After Vaibhav's historic ton, dad thanks Dravid and Bihar cricket

After Vaibhav's historic ton, dad thanks Dravid and Bihar cricket

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Royals invested in Suryavanshi's talent by spending Rs 1.10 crore at the mega auction last year, almost four times his base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Mandhana acknowledges WPL offers learning platform

Mandhana acknowledges WPL offers learning platform

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Despite being troubled by a few injuries, Mandhana is happy with the squad at her disposal.

Will Rahane Lead KKR In IPL 2025?

Will Rahane Lead KKR In IPL 2025?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'At the moment it's 90% confirmed that Ajinkya will be the new KKR captain. He was bought by KKR specifically for the purpose of being a viable captaincy option.'

RBI cuts CRR to unlock Rs 2.5 lakh crore liquidity for banks

RBI cuts CRR to unlock Rs 2.5 lakh crore liquidity for banks

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Reserve Bank on Friday decided to cut Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by a huge 1 per cent, which will unlock Rs 2.5 lakh crore liquidity to the banking system for lending to productive sectors of the economy. With the reduction in four equal tranches ending November 29, 2025, the CRR would come down to 3 per cent.

IPL Auction: Preity Zinta compliments Nita Ambani

IPL Auction: Preity Zinta compliments Nita Ambani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Preity Zinta praised the Mumbai Indians' IPL contingent for following COVID-19 protocols

Will data science prove to be the game-changer in IPL 2025?

Will data science prove to be the game-changer in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, spoke about how one should be interpreting data and what should be used from the heap that is available currently in the cricketing ecosystem.

Rs 23.75 cr man strikes back: Venkatesh Iyer silences critics

Rs 23.75 cr man strikes back: Venkatesh Iyer silences critics

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

When Iyer managed just 9 runs across his first two games in IPL 2025-and didn't even get to bat in the second-questions began to surface. Was he worth the money?

'Clever' Dubey will have opportunities to grow: Vettori

'Clever' Dubey will have opportunities to grow: Vettori

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'He's obviously a very clever bowler, understands conditions well, understands how he needs to bowl and can mix it up, and I suppose we were desperate for that little bit of control and he's been able to do that in all three games that he's played so far.'

5G spectrum auction expected in May

5G spectrum auction expected in May

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

The long-awaited 5G spectrum auction is expected to be held in May this year if the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) submits by March its recommendations on the rules regarding the sale process, according to a senior official of the telecom department. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw earlier this month said the Trai has informed that it will submit its recommendations for the 5G auction by March and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is simultaneously firming up other processes to hold the auction at the earliest. "Trai has indicated that they will send it (recommendations) by March. "Thereafter, it will take us a month to make a decision around it," telecom secretary K Rajaraman told PTI.

Lyon donates Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin bats for charity

Lyon donates Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin bats for charity

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Nathan Lyon donates bats signed by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah to support cricketers with disability

'We don't buy superstars, we make them'

'We don't buy superstars, we make them'

Rediff.com2 May 2025

On Thursday, opener Suryavanshi was out for a duck, while young Jaiswal too could not make an impact, scoring just 13 runs as RR were all out for 117 at their home ground, chasing Mumbai Indians' 217/2.

Mona Lisa To Move...

Mona Lisa To Move...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The Mona Lisa -- arguably, the most famous painting ever -- will move from its current place in the Louvre in Paris.

SEE: Ajinkya Rahane's Roof-Hitting Rampage

SEE: Ajinkya Rahane's Roof-Hitting Rampage

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Experienced batter Ajinkya Rahane has joined Kolkata Knight Riders as they ramp up preparations for IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: Du Plessis's new role in Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Du Plessis's new role in Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

South African batting stalwart Faf du Plessis has been appointed vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals team for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

'That's why you pay Starc the big bucks'

'That's why you pay Starc the big bucks'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Starc was at his lethal best in the Super Over, restricting RR to just 11/2 with a masterclass in death bowling.

Why Are KKR Fans Upset With Nitish Rana?

Why Are KKR Fans Upset With Nitish Rana?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

As he was dismissed for just eight runs, KKR fans served him a brutal reminder of his old 'loyalty' remark.

IPL 2025: Will Kohli return as RCB captain?

IPL 2025: Will Kohli return as RCB captain?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar have emerged as the leading candidates for the role of RCB captain for IPL 2025.

Thala Joins CSK's 1st 2025 Cake Smash

Thala Joins CSK's 1st 2025 Cake Smash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The first celebratory cake facial of the season went to new recruit Rahul Tripathi, who turned 34 on March 2

Matthew Wade joins Gujarat Titans as assistant coach

Matthew Wade joins Gujarat Titans as assistant coach

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The former Australia wicketkeeper with GT for two seasons as a player -- in 2022 and 2024 -- but not part of the IPL mega auction following his retirement from international cricket.

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Before he plays a lawyer in Kesari 2 next, Sukanya Verma looks at the professions Akshay has acted on screen before.

Irrespective of repercussions, Starc 'heavily committed' to DC

Irrespective of repercussions, Starc 'heavily committed' to DC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Starc, who won the IPL last year with Kolkata Knight Riders, said having lack of information was also among the reasons he chose not to go back to India.

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The world's first franchise-based rugby sevens league, the Rugby Premier League (RPL), will get under way in Mumbai in June, organisers Rugby India and GMR Sports said on Friday.

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

At the start of the auction on Sunday, Punjab Kings had the highest funds at Rs 110.5 crore, which decreased to Rs 10.9 crore before Day 2 on Monday.

The one big worry for Curran at IPL auction...

The one big worry for Curran at IPL auction...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

England all-rounder Sam Curran but said being in the same 'bracket' as someone like Ben Stokes and a few others like Cameron Green might affect his chances.

'I turned down captaincy...': KL Rahul reveals

'I turned down captaincy...': KL Rahul reveals

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

KL Rahul, the stylish Indian batter, has been performing consistently regardless of his batting position.

5G spectrum auction likely in early June

5G spectrum auction likely in early June

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The government is likely to hold 5G spectrum auction in early June, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The minister said that the Department of Telecom is working as per expected timeline and the process is on to resolve industry concerns around spectrum pricing. Asked about the schedule of the spectrum auction, Vaishaw said that it is expected to be in early June.

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If as critics point out, the environmental impact assessment study was commissioned only after the auction process got underway with not all the stakeholders getting to know of it, then the government has already compromised the trust it could have enjoyed with Kerala's public including its coastal communities, points out Shyam G Menon.

Vettori to abandon Australia mid-Test for IPL

Vettori to abandon Australia mid-Test for IPL

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The IPL auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25, clashing with the Perth Test scheduled from November 22.

New Punjab Kings pick finds comfort in Shreyas' presence

New Punjab Kings pick finds comfort in Shreyas' presence

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Shedge will also reunite with his Mumbai teammate Musheer Khan at Punjab Kings as both were picked by their base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Nov 1

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Nov 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday said it has lined up as many as 69 properties of Saradha Group of Companies for an auction on November 1 at a reserve price of Rs 30 crore. The move is part of Sebi's efforts to recover money raised by the company from public through illicit schemes. In a notice, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said the auction will be conducted between 11 am to 1 pm on November 1, 2022.

Why Shubman Gill took a pay cut for Titans

Why Shubman Gill took a pay cut for Titans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has decided to take a pay cut and will be the second player retained by the IPL franchise ahead of the October 31 deadline.

Chahal Wears His Attitude During Divorce

Chahal Wears His Attitude During Divorce

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

During his divorce proceedings, Yuzvendra Chahal arrived at the court wearing a black T-shirt with a bold statement 'Be Your Own Sugar Daddy" written on it.

Will Venkatesh Iyer captain KKR in IPL 2025?

Will Venkatesh Iyer captain KKR in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Bought back by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday, Venkatesh Iyer said he would be "more than happy" to take on the captaincy challenge and step into Shreyas Iyer's shoes.

Mini-auction for IPL 2023 to be held on Dec 23

Mini-auction for IPL 2023 to be held on Dec 23

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The Turkish city of Istanbul, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad were also in contention to host the auction but, the BCCI eventually opted for the coastal Kerala city.

'Tensed' Team India players follow IPL Auction

'Tensed' Team India players follow IPL Auction

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Rohit Sharma took to social media to share a photo of his teammates following the IPL 2022 auction.

Sunrisers, Knight Riders playing for pride, not points

Sunrisers, Knight Riders playing for pride, not points

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders will have little motivation left when they take on also ousted Sunrisers Hyderabad in an inconsequential IPL game in New Delhi on Sunday.

I Deserve This: Chahal On Rs 18 Cr Deal

I Deserve This: Chahal On Rs 18 Cr Deal

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Chahal, thrilled to join the setup, shared his excitement about working with Ponting and teaming up with Shreyas Iyer, the likely captain of the franchise.