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With policy ammunition, defence stocks set to fire

With policy ammunition, defence stocks set to fire

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A spate of recent orders under the Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) category have led to investor focus on defence stocks. Actually, the defence index has been an outperformer for a long while with public sector undertakings (PSUs) like Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bharat Electronics (BEL), Bharat Dynamics (BDL), Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers (GRSE), Cochin Shipyard and Goa Shipyard being beneficiaries of the policy.

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Online video platform YouTube's ecosystem has contributed over Rs 10,000 crore to India's GDP and supported more than 7.5 lakh full-time equivalent jobs in the country, according to a report. In India, over 4,500 channels had over 10 lakh subscribers and the number of YouTube channels in India making Rs 1 lakh or more in their annual revenue increased by over 60 per cent year-over-year in 2021, the YouTube Impact Report based on analysis by Oxford Economics said. "YouTube's creative ecosystem contributed over Rs 10,000 crore and supported more than 7,50,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the Indian economy in 2021. "That economic impact shows up in four ways, through direct, indirect, induced, and catalytic impacts," the report said.

The HOTTEST jobs of 2021

The HOTTEST jobs of 2021

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Entrepreneur and podcaster Raj Shamani identifies four most sought after job profiles.

CBI charges its officer, lawyer for subverting Anil Deshmukh case

CBI charges its officer, lawyer for subverting Anil Deshmukh case

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

A confidential statement of Central Bureau of Investigation chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, recorded during his previous tenure in connection with bribery allegations against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, was recovered by the CBI from devices of an arrested agency official and a lawyer of the politician, officials said on Thursday.

Morphed video of anti-Sikh Cabinet meet originated in Pak: Delhi cops

Morphed video of anti-Sikh Cabinet meet originated in Pak: Delhi cops

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Primarily, two Twitter accounts -- @simrankaur0507 and @eshalkaur1-- were identified which had started the propagation of the video in question, Delhi police said.

Is the fairy tale of India's sugar sector facing multiple challenges?

Is the fairy tale of India's sugar sector facing multiple challenges?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

The last few years have been uncharacteristically good for the Indian sugar sector for a variety of reasons. While on the one hand, the weather supported good crop production; on the other hand, the programme to blend ethanol with petrol took off in a big way. The long-pending problem of burgeoning sugarcane arrears almost came down to nil and exports boomed to record highs.

Accusations against Gadling prima facie true, says HC, denies bail

Accusations against Gadling prima facie true, says HC, denies bail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court on Tuesday refused bail to advocate Surendra Gadling in connection with a 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case, noting that prima facie the accusations against him are true.

'A change of guard is badly needed'

'A change of guard is badly needed'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'In Bengal it is a very sad way in which the party is faring. I don't have high hopes.'

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport, asserts Devangshu Datta.

5G will make our cities smarter and society safer: Akash Ambani

5G will make our cities smarter and society safer: Akash Ambani

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

5G ambulances will not just allow remote consultation, but would also be able to transit data and video to hospitals in real time, saving precious time for critical patients. 5G technology would also support the development of new educational applications, improve agriculture productivity, and aid search and rescue missions with high resolution cameras in disaster recovery zones.

With 26 cases already of cow vigilantism, 2017 set to be worst year yet

With 26 cases already of cow vigilantism, 2017 set to be worst year yet

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

A report by IndiaSpend shows that 97 per cent (68 of 70) of such incidents were reported after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power in May 2014.

IPL 2023: CSK return to fortress Chepauk, MSD eyes milestone

IPL 2023: CSK return to fortress Chepauk, MSD eyes milestone

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

CSK remain sentimental favourite of the fans, primarily because of the man at the helm.

NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy to sell company stake to Adani

NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy to sell company stake to Adani

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy on Friday said they will sell all but 5 per cent of their remaining shareholding in the news broadcaster to Adani Group for up to Rs 647.6 crore. Roys, who founded New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) as India's first and largest private producer of news current affairs and entertainment television, lost their status of being the company's largest shareholder in recent weeks. This follows Adani Group becoming the majority shareholding of NDTV after first buying out a company backed by the founders and then acquiring more shares from the open market.

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Unless you know what you are and what you are not, how will you get an appropriate job?

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Police said according to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report, the blood samples recovered from Poonawala's house were of Walkar's.

Adani says examining legal options against Hindenburg

Adani says examining legal options against Hindenburg

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

A day after Adani Group's shares took a beating as Hindenburg Research made damaging allegations against it, the group on Thursday said it is examining legal options to take "punitive action" against the US activist investor for its "reckless" attempt to sabotage a share-sale at the conglomerate's flagship firm. "The maliciously mischievous, unresearched report published by Hindenburg Research on January 24, 2023 has adversely affected the Adani Group, our shareholders and investors. "The volatility in Indian stock markets created by the report is of great concern and has led to unwanted anguish for Indian citizens," the group's lead head Jatin Jalundhwala said in a statement.

Newspapers' group asks Google for 85% of ad revenue

Newspapers' group asks Google for 85% of ad revenue

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

It also asked the technology giant to ensure more transparency in the revenue reports provided to publishers.

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The volunteers are asked to keep an eye on posts which are against the sovereignty and integrity of India, against the defence of India, against the security of the state, against friendly relations with foreign states, content aimed at disturbing public order, disturbing communal harmony and child sex abuse material.

Commission revises long form for M&As, changes effective from May 1

Commission revises long form for M&As, changes effective from May 1

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Companies planning merger and acquisition (M&A) will have to disclose the extent of "complementary linkages" among them and their impact on the market. This comes under the revised reporting requirements of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The changes will take effect on May 1. Entities may also have to provide market-facing data of the past five years with respect to their market size, the market share of the parties, and also that of the competitors, along with customers and suppliers.

J&K cops cracking down on 'white-collar jihadis'

J&K cops cracking down on 'white-collar jihadis'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir Police recently arrested five suspected "white-collar jihadis" who were behind a campaign to spread falsehood about the sovereignty of the country.

Hate speech: Jantar Mantar event organiser denied bail

Hate speech: Jantar Mantar event organiser denied bail

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Additional Sessions Judge Anil Antil denied relief to Preet Singh, arrested by the Delhi Police in the case, saying right to assemble and freedom to air one's thoughts are cherished under the Constitution, however, these are not absolute and have to be exercised with inherent reasonable restrictions.

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'Our technology is going to help Indian agriculture the way the White Revolution helped milk production.'

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

Congress leader files review plea against verdict upholding EWS quota

Congress leader files review plea against verdict upholding EWS quota

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A Congress leader on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its verdict upholding the 10 per cent reservation introduced in 2019 for the economically weaker sections (EWS) in educational institutions and government jobs that excluded the poor among the SC/ST/OBC categories.

10 Most Relevant Job Skills For 2023

10 Most Relevant Job Skills For 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Siva Prasad Nanduri, chief business officer, TeamLease Digital, outlines the skills that will help you get a job in 2023.

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Since 2014, many of Mohan Bhagwat's speeches have acted as cues for government policy.

Khalsa TV loses broadcast licence in UK over Khalistani propaganda

Khalsa TV loses broadcast licence in UK over Khalistani propaganda

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Khalsa Television Limited has surrendered its licence to broadcast in the UK after an investigation by the country's media watchdog found its KTV channel breached broadcasting rules with Khalistani propaganda and issued a draft notice to revoke last month.

Congress makes stunning comeback in Karnataka; BJP routed

Congress makes stunning comeback in Karnataka; BJP routed

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The Congress on Saturday made a stunning comeback in Karnataka ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party from its lone southern citadel with a comfortable majority in a morale booster win that will be key for reviving its electoral fortunes ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

FSSAI: Only 3% of packaged food item contain over 2% trans fat

FSSAI: Only 3% of packaged food item contain over 2% trans fat

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated to reduce the limit of industrially produced trans-fats, to not more than 2 per cent to make the country free from the industrially-produced trans-fats by 2022, a year-ahead of the WHO guidelines, the regulator said in a statement.

The Hottest Jobs for Freshers in India

The Hottest Jobs for Freshers in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Jobs in HR, administration and recruitment have seen a substantial rise as per Monster data with a 42% growth in job posting activity.

BJP, Cong or AAP? Who's winning Gujarat, on social media?

BJP, Cong or AAP? Who's winning Gujarat, on social media?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Only 15 per cent of the tweets posted by Congress' official Twitter handle during Nov 21-27 were on the Gujarat polls.

Kundra's offence affects detrimental to society's 'health': Court

Kundra's offence affects detrimental to society's 'health': Court

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

While rejecting their bail pleas on July 28 in a case related to alleged production and streaming of pornographic content through apps, the court also said that the police had followed the legal procedure.

How To Find True Love In 2023

How To Find True Love In 2023

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

People with shared interests have higher chances of falling in love and making it into a happy relationship, says Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

SC Collegium again backs elevating gay lawyer Kirpal as HC judge

SC Collegium again backs elevating gay lawyer Kirpal as HC judge

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The three-member Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and also comprising Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph, said the proposal for appointment of Kirpal as a judge of the high court has been pending for over five years and needs to be processed expeditiously.

Kundra main facilitator in porn films case, earned millions: Chargesheet

Kundra main facilitator in porn films case, earned millions: Chargesheet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Businessman Raj Kundra was the "main facilitator" in a pornographic content case and he along with other accused exploited young women struggling in the movie industry by filming them in obscene ways, the Mumbai Police claimed in a supplementary charge-sheet filed in a court on Wednesday.

India to have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026: Deloitte

India to have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026: Deloitte

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

India will have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026 with rural areas driving the sale of internet-enabled phones, a Deloitte study said on Tuesday. India had 1.2 billion mobile subscribers in 2021, of which about 750 million are smartphone users. It is poised to be the second-largest smartphone manufacturer in the next five years. "The smartphone market is expected to reach 1 billion smartphone users by 2026," according to Deloitte's 2022 Global TMT (Technology, Media and Entertainment, Telecom) predictions.

UK media watchdog suspends Khalsa TV licence over Khalistani propaganda

UK media watchdog suspends Khalsa TV licence over Khalistani propaganda

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The communications regulator said the 95-minute live discussion programme included material likely to 'incite violence.'

Doctor among 3 held over death threat to ex-Bengal chief secy

Doctor among 3 held over death threat to ex-Bengal chief secy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The officer said the man who had typed out the letter was arrested from Ballygunge on Monday.

Army, BSF personnel among hooch deaths in Bihar

Army, BSF personnel among hooch deaths in Bihar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The latest deaths have been recorded in Samastipur district. Earlier, at least 33 people died in Gopalganj and West Champaran districts upon consuming spurious liquor.

10 die after consuming sanitiser in Andhra Pradesh

10 die after consuming sanitiser in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The victims of Kurichedu village had been drinking sanitiser for the past few days, mixing it with water and soft drinks, Prakasam district Superintendent of Police Siddharth Kaushal said.