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Why US FDA is cracking down on India's shrimp shipments

Why US FDA is cracking down on India's shrimp shipments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

US, the largest market for Indian shrimp exporters, is peeved over the use of banned antibiotics.

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and South Western Army chief Lt Gen Alok Kler paid tributes to Col Sharma at Jaipur Military Station's 61, Cavalry Ground.

Team India's report card: Dhoni, Kohli impress in depressing series

Team India's report card: Dhoni, Kohli impress in depressing series

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

India were consigned to their second straight overseas series defeat after being thrashed by 87 runs in the fifth One-Day International On Friday. The defeat in Wellington completed a 4-0 series whitewash by the Kiwis. A look at how India's players fared.

The shoddy way India looks at Afghanistan

The shoddy way India looks at Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

New Delhi has consigned to itself the role of the underdog, says Ajai Shukla

India's vaccine diplomacy with the Maldives

India's vaccine diplomacy with the Maldives

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

COVID-19 has emerged as an important form of diplomatic currency around the world as nations try to showcase their soft power gains. In this race, India has an edge as India is already a pharmaceutical giant having produced some 60 per cent of global vaccines and now justly seeking to strengthen ties and expand its influence in its neighbourhood and beyond, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Onion prices are likely to come down soon

Onion prices are likely to come down soon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Last week, the Union Cabinet decided to import 1.2 lakh tonnes of onions to improve the domestic supply and control prices, which touched Rs 100 per kg earlier this month.

V C Shukla cremated with full state honours

V C Shukla cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The mortal remains of former Union minister and senior Congress leader Vidya Charan Shukla were Wednesday consigned to flames at his farmhouse 'Radheshyam Bhawan' in Raipur with full state honours.

Delhi: 99 pistols meant for criminals seized; 2 arrested

Delhi: 99 pistols meant for criminals seized; 2 arrested

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

In one of the biggest hauls, Delhi Police seized 99 pistols and 198 magazines meant for various criminal gangs operating in and around the national capital, police said on Wednesday.

Sarabjit Singh cremated with full state honours

Sarabjit Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The mortal remains of Sarabjit Singh, who died after being brutally assaulted by fellow inmates in a Lahore jail, were consigned to flames in his native village in Bikhiwind on Friday afternoon with state honours.

Photos: Paa child artist Taruni Sachdev cremated

Photos: Paa child artist Taruni Sachdev cremated

Rediff.com17 May 2012

The 14-year-old child star died in the Nepal plane crash.

LoC killings: Last rites of jawans held with military honours

LoC killings: Last rites of jawans held with military honours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Amid heart-rending scenes, the mortal remains of five army jawans killed by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control were on Thursday consigned to flames with full military honours in their respective villages in Bihar and Maharashtra.

RBI tightens gold import, drops move subsequently

RBI tightens gold import, drops move subsequently

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The gold market has remained under pressure.

Ministry seeks easier gold import norms

Ministry seeks easier gold import norms

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

In order to contain current account deficit, the Reserve Bank last month imposed restrictions on gold imports by banks and other authorised agencies.

More EU curbs on basmati

More EU curbs on basmati

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Imposing yet another restriction, the European Union has demanded mandatory certification from Indian authorities for every imported Basmati consignment as belonging to specific strains of traditional varieties to be eligible for customs duty concess

Gold import rises in July as price slide fuels demand

Gold import rises in July as price slide fuels demand

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The rise was due to a sharp fall in prices, which spurred demand.

Parking woes hit India's border trade with Bangladesh

Parking woes hit India's border trade with Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

While the Bongaon municipality accommodates 1,200 trucks, the rest are at the mercy of private parking lots, where contractors charge an upfront fee of about Rs 4,000 per day.

Automakers hit by longest slowdown in 20 years; PV sales sink 78%

Automakers hit by longest slowdown in 20 years; PV sales sink 78%

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Market leader Maruti Suzuki sold 51,274 units, down 49.61 per cent from the same month last year. Hyundai Motor sold 21,320 units, a decline of 49.25 per cent and Mahindra & Mahindra sold 8,075 units, down 54.54 per cent.

NIA to probe Kerala gold smuggling case

NIA to probe Kerala gold smuggling case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The gold, weighing over 30 kg, was seized from the "diplomatic baggage" that had landed by air cargo at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport recently from the Gulf.

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.

Consumer durable firms stare at uncertain future

Consumer durable firms stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

In 2020 a round of hikes in customs duty on components like compressors, motors and printed circuit boards aggravated the situation, coronavirus crisis is now leaving manufacturers with no option but to hike prices despite fall in sales.

One more arrest in RDX landing case

One more arrest in RDX landing case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

The arrest was made at the coastal town of Veraval in Junagadh district on the basis of information provided by a mafia don Dawood Ibrahim aide.

As Maharashtra farmers protest, onion prices soar again

As Maharashtra farmers protest, onion prices soar again

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Assembly elections in Maharashtra are scheduled later this month. The farmer protests are likely to affect the results, especially in the onion-growing belt of Nashik.

How much will this painting sell for?

How much will this painting sell for?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

This is the largest single-owner sale of Indian modern art, but it is for reasons other than this historicity that it will be remembered, says Kishore Singh.

State funeral for Sarabjit; hundreds turn up to pay respects

State funeral for Sarabjit; hundreds turn up to pay respects

Rediff.com3 May 2013

A large number of people, including women, have started arriving for the cremation of 49-year-old Sarabjit who succumbed to his injuries in a hospital in Lahore on Thursday following a brutal attack in Kot Lakhpat Jail where he was lodged since 1990.

Veteran singer PB Srinivas passes away

Veteran singer PB Srinivas passes away

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

The 82-year-old veteran playback singer died after a brief illness at his CIT Nagar residence in Chennai.

Stats: Delhi's agony continues with 4th loss in a row

Stats: Delhi's agony continues with 4th loss in a row

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Statistical highlights of the Pepsi IPL match between Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Don't Miss: Some interesting videos of this week

Don't Miss: Some interesting videos of this week

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Don't Miss: Some interesting videos this week

Why couples must watch porn together

Why couples must watch porn together

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Contrary to popular belief, watching porn can actually do wonders for your sex life.

Tapas Paul's death sets off political slugfest in Bengal

Tapas Paul's death sets off political slugfest in Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

"Tapas Paul was under tremendous pressure from central agencies and was a victim of the Centre's vendetta politics," she told reporters at Rabindra Sadan where Paul's mortal remains have been kept for people to pay homage.

RBI puts curbs on gold imports by banks

RBI puts curbs on gold imports by banks

Rediff.com13 May 2013

As per a data released on Monday by the government, gold and silver imports during April jumped by 138 per cent to $7.5 billion against $3.1 billion in the year-ago period.

'80 per cent of women still wear the wrong sized bra'

'80 per cent of women still wear the wrong sized bra'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Richa Kar's story is one of the rare entrepreneurial success stories in India. To set up a business in an industry as personal as lingerie and disrupt it, is a commendable feat. Read on to know why she succeeds in inspiring many more women to take up the entrepreneurial route.

All clear at Delhi's IGI airport after suspected radioactive leak

All clear at Delhi's IGI airport after suspected radioactive leak

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The entire area has been cordoned off and National Disaster Management Authority has also been informed about the incident.

IPL PHOTOS: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians

IPL PHOTOS: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Images from Wednesday's Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Jaipur.

What will Uddhav Thackeray do next?

What will Uddhav Thackeray do next?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Mumbai has not seen scenes like what it witnessed on Sunday when Balasaheb Thackeray's cortege made its way to Shivaji Park. Will Uddhav Thackeray, Balasaheb's political heir, use this huge surge of support to revive his party's electoral fortunes, wonders Abhishek Mande.

'Losing streak is cause of concern for us'

'Losing streak is cause of concern for us'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

As Delhi Daredevils slipped to their fourth successive defeat in the ongoing Pepsi Indian Premier League, left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem admitted that the team's losing streak is a "cause of concern".

Veteran Haas ends Djokovic dominance in Miami

Veteran Haas ends Djokovic dominance in Miami

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Germany's Tommy Haas recorded the upset of the tournament when he stunned two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-4 in the fourth round of the Sony Open at Miami on Tuesday.

Lance Naik Sudhakar killed in Pak attack cremated

Lance Naik Sudhakar killed in Pak attack cremated

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The mortal remains of Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh Baghel, who was one of the soldiers killed in an attack by the Pakistan army across the LoC, were on Thursday consigned to flames at his village Darhia near here with full military honours.

Delhi gangrape victim's ashes brought to ancestral village

Delhi gangrape victim's ashes brought to ancestral village

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

A day after her mortal remains were consigned to flames, ashes of the Delhi gangrape victim, who emerged as an epitome of woman's pride during her 13-day battle for life, were brought to her ancestral village by the family.