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'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

IL&FS to file bankruptcy for its offshore firms in UAE

IL&FS to file bankruptcy for its offshore firms in UAE

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

A tribunal consented with the decision of the newly constituted board of the IL&FS and observed that the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings was the best option for the two firms.

CM's promise to citizens enforceable: HC

CM's promise to citizens enforceable: HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Once the Chief Minister had given a solemn assurance, a duty was cast on the Delhi government to take a stand as to whether to enforce the promise or not, the court said.

'Confused: Family floater or individual health insurance?'

'Confused: Family floater or individual health insurance?'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, answers your queries on HEALTH and AUTO insurance.

Pension schemes: Govt owes Rs 9,100 crore, says EPFO

Pension schemes: Govt owes Rs 9,100 crore, says EPFO

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Part of the dues has been pending since 1995-96 - the inception year of the Employees' Pension Scheme administered by the EPFO. The Centre also owes the EPFO more than Rs 1,000 crore towards the minimum pension scheme it had notified in September 2014.

Greet with namaste: PM amid coronavirus scare

Greet with namaste: PM amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The entire world is taking up the habit of 'namaste', Modi said.

Governor rejects Naidu's land acquisition ordinance

Governor rejects Naidu's land acquisition ordinance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The TDP leadership sees the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi behind the governor rejecting the ordinance. Member of Parliament CM Ramesh told this correspondent that the governor was acting like the "Centre's agent".

BPCL offers employees golden handshake ahead of privatisation

BPCL offers employees golden handshake ahead of privatisation

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

"The Corporation has decided to offer a voluntary retirement scheme, with a view to enable employees who are not in a position to continue in service of the Corporation due to various personal reasons, to request for grant of voluntary retirement from the services of the Corporation," Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) said in an internal notice to its employees.

SBI Q3 net dips 4.2%; confident of higher loan growth

SBI Q3 net dips 4.2%; confident of higher loan growth

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The country's largest lender SBI on Thursday reported a 4.20 per cent decline in consolidated December quarter net at Rs 6,257.55 crore, largely because of a higher base in the year-ago period where it had benefitted from a Rs 4,500 crore one-off income. On a standalone basis, the city-headquartered lender's net profit came in at Rs 5,196.22 crore as against Rs 5,583.36 crore in the year-ago period and Rs 4,574.16 crore in the preceding September quarter. SBI chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara told reporters that the year-ago period had seen the resolution of the Essar Steel loans, resulting in an over Rs 4,000 crore interest income and Rs 500 crore other income benefit.

Will WADA give all clear to Narsingh for Rio Olympics?

Will WADA give all clear to Narsingh for Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

A day after wrestler Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti-doping Agency (NADA), its parent world body WADA said that it will review the case.

Karnataka restricts entry of people from Guj, Maha, Kerala, TN

Karnataka restricts entry of people from Guj, Maha, Kerala, TN

Rediff.com18 May 2020

"We have decided not to allow people from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu till May 31, but allowed in stages (staggered manner)," the CM said said.

Over 41 lakh from 15-18 yrs age group get Covid vaccine on 1st day

Over 41 lakh from 15-18 yrs age group get Covid vaccine on 1st day

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Modi said India has taken an important step forward in protecting its youth population against the disease.

'Scrapping centres will be an industry'

'Scrapping centres will be an industry'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'Our automakers export 50 per cent of what they manufacture and once the policy comes into play, which is in the next 2-3 years, we would become a Rs 10 trillion industry.'

Customers in limbo as banks, RBI thrash out differences

Customers in limbo as banks, RBI thrash out differences

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The payments industry is at a crossroads with the banking regulator on two pressing issues, neither of which seems headed towards an amicable solution. Depending upon which side accommodates the other, customers in India will have to choose between convenience and ironclad safety. In the end, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which regulates both banks and all payments services providers, will prevail. But the question is: will it do so by bending a little or by sticking to its firm stand? The two issues - one concerning payment facilitators storing customers' card details and the other about auto-renewal of payments - appear similar but aren't.

Xiaomi stores cover up with 'Made in India' banners

Xiaomi stores cover up with 'Made in India' banners

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has begun covering its retail store branding with white 'Made in India' logo amid fears of vandalism at outlets against the backdrop of Sino-India border tension, the All India Mobile Retailers Association said. The association had written to Chinese mobile brands to highlight the threat of vandalism at offline stores by people amid calls for boycotting Chinese products in certain sections.

Aadhaar not mandatory for bank accounts, phones... for now

Aadhaar not mandatory for bank accounts, phones... for now

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The deadline of March 31 has been postponed till the apex court delivers its final judgment.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

US pat for stent price cut

US pat for stent price cut

Rediff.com8 May 2017

NPPA's decision would also benefit domestic stent makers.

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Asked if Ganguly would be cornered at the meeting, he laughed and cited an example.

Ignoring your spouse is healthy, says study

Ignoring your spouse is healthy, says study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Ignoring a spouse's demands may benefit low-income couples but negatively affect higher-income couple's relationship.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

CAA to be implemented soon: Nadda

CAA to be implemented soon: Nadda

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its implementation got delayed. But as the situation is slowly improving, the work has started. The rules are now being framed and CAA will be implemented very soon. Under this act all the eligible people will definitely get Indian citizenship," Nadda told the social groups, who included Dalits, Gorkhas, Rajbanshis and other tribes.

Assam plans survey to identify indigenous Muslim population

Assam plans survey to identify indigenous Muslim population

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

As per the plans, the survey will be conducted to identify people of four communities -- Goria, Moria, Desi and Jolah of the tea tribes -- considered as indigenous.

First salary: 'After 25 interviews, I got the job'

First salary: 'After 25 interviews, I got the job'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Someshwar Shinde reveals how he landed his first job.

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution amendment bill to restore the power of states to make their own OBC lists after a thaw in the logjam as Opposition parties backed the legislation but demanded the removal of the 50 per cent cap on reservation, with many of them also calling for a caste-based census.

Taking anti-malarial drug to protect against virus: Trump

Taking anti-malarial drug to protect against virus: Trump

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Soon after Trump revealed to the world that he has been taking the medicine, the White House doctor said the president is in good health.

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The commerce department has said that earnings through the new tax will equal the losses faced by Indian industry after the US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

Delhi assembly passes resolution against NPR, NRC

Delhi assembly passes resolution against NPR, NRC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The resolution 'earnestly' appealed to the Centre to withdraw and not carry out the whole exercise of NRC and NPR 'in the interest of the nation, particularly when the economy is witnessing the worst-ever downslide and unemployment is witnessing a terrifying growth, and with the threat of the corona pandemic looming large'.

'Nehru is to be blamed for farm crisis'

'Nehru is to be blamed for farm crisis'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

'Nehru wanted to strengthen industries by exploiting agriculture and that policy was continued by successive governments.'

Govt portal for stranded migrant workers soon

Govt portal for stranded migrant workers soon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The portal, which has been tentatively named by the labour and employment ministry as the National Portal for COVID-19 Affected Unorganised Migrant Workers, will gather the details of all the unorganised sector workers who are stranded in relief camps, residential or industrial clusters.

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Earlier, at the AGM of 2016, shareholders had approved his appointment for a period of three years with effect from February 5, 2017

Why Djokovic is facing resistance from Federer, Nadal

Why Djokovic is facing resistance from Federer, Nadal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic announced his resignation as head of the ATP's Player Council and intends to form a new breakaway body to represent athletes -- but his plans have immediately met with stiff resistance from within tennis.

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'People have been infected. They are responsible for it internationally.' 'They only admitted in February that it is infectious. This proves our case.'

Chanda Kochhar's termination case: HC seeks RBI's reply

Chanda Kochhar's termination case: HC seeks RBI's reply

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Chanda Kochhar, the high-profile ex-banker had on November 30 moved the Bombay high court challenging "termination" of her employment by ICICI Bank which also denied her remuneration and clawed back all the bonuses and stock options between April 2009 and March 2018 for her alleged role in granting out of turn loans worth Rs 3,250 crore to the Videocon Group which benefitted her husband Deepak Kochhar. A division Bench of justices Ranjit More and SP Tavade allowed her to implead RBI and directed the apex bank to file its reply by December 16.

Sachin-VVS case: Ombudsman rejects demand for documents

Sachin-VVS case: Ombudsman rejects demand for documents

Rediff.com1 May 2019

BCCI's Ombudsman cum ethics officer Justice (Retd) DK Jain rejected complainant Sanjeev Gupta's request for access to contractual obligations of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman with their respective IPL franchises.

Ex-Navy chief's resignation treated as voluntary retirement

Ex-Navy chief's resignation treated as voluntary retirement

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The sudden resignation by Admiral D K Joshi as navy chief in the wake of a spate of mishaps has been treated by the government as "voluntary retirement, which will ensure that he will not be deprived of any retirement benefits.

Sitharaman rebuts Rahul charge: No loan is waived off

Sitharaman rebuts Rahul charge: No loan is waived off

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rebutted Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Randeep Singh Surjewala's allegations regarding "wilful defaulters, bad loans and write-offs", and stated that they have "attempted to mislead people in a brazen manner".

MFs you must Buy, Hold or Exit

MFs you must Buy, Hold or Exit

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A June 11 survey by cLocalCircles across 299 districts puts overall vaccine hesitancy levels at 18 per cent, with 11 per cent of the respondents saying they were not convinced if the currently available vaccines would protect them against the new strains; and 5 per cent said they do not plan to take the vaccine at all.