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RBI takes measured steps on liquidity amid tax outflows

RBI takes measured steps on liquidity amid tax outflows

Rediff.com11 hours ago

To meet liquidity pressure because of advance tax outflows this month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adopted a measured approach with its latest announcement of open-market operations (OMOs), worth Rs 1 trillion.

Canadian man held for carrying crocodile skull at Delhi airport

Canadian man held for carrying crocodile skull at Delhi airport

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

A Canadian man has been arrested for allegedly carrying a crocodile skull in his bag at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi, the customs department said on Thursday.

V Narayanan takes charge as ISRO chairman

V Narayanan takes charge as ISRO chairman

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Narayanan has a long and distinguished career at ISRO, having played a key role in several important missions, including Chandrayaan-2 and 3, and the Gaganyaan programme.

When can Election Commission hold draw of lots to pick the winner?

When can Election Commission hold draw of lots to pick the winner?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

When the margin of victory is less than the number of postal ballot papers rejected, all such rejected postal ballot papers shall be mandatorily re-verified before declaration of the result.

Rs 10,000 cr every 15 years: Cost of one nation one election

Rs 10,000 cr every 15 years: Cost of one nation one election

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

According to estimates, a total of 11.80 lakh polling stations would be required to be set up across India for Lok Sabha polls this year.

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

In both of these Hindi heartland states, the straight contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress.

Memories Made In Heaven

Memories Made In Heaven

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

It's been three years since we've watched and loved the Web series Made In Heaven.

Low pressure in propellant tank led to GSLV failure last year: ISRO

Low pressure in propellant tank led to GSLV failure last year: ISRO

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The FAC found that the failure happened when the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket's cryogenic engine was to kick in to take the rocket forward.

72.14% turnout recorded in crucial Phase 1 of Assam polls

72.14% turnout recorded in crucial Phase 1 of Assam polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A voter turnout of 72.14 per cent was recorded in Assam till 5 pm on Saturday in the first phase of assembly elections in the state, the Election Commission said.

Why gifts from abroad are no more a good idea

Why gifts from abroad are no more a good idea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

The government can argue the change targets only those residing abroad but the fact remains that it does affect the kin and friends in India of non-residents.

WB poll: 76.16% voter turnout in violence-hit 4th phase

WB poll: 76.16% voter turnout in violence-hit 4th phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The commission said polling was held at 15,940 polling stations spread across 44 assembly constituencies in this phase of polls.

Delhi gets state-of-the-art storehouse for EVMs, VVPATs

Delhi gets state-of-the-art storehouse for EVMs, VVPATs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

A multi-functional facility, equipped with 36 specially designed vaults for storage of Electronic Voting Machines and VVPATs, was on Friday inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra in Delhi, officials said.

For Intel, Hollywood dreams prove a leap too far

For Intel, Hollywood dreams prove a leap too far

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

The drastic change in plans for the retail spaces follows the company's abrupt abandonment of a grand plan to become an entertainment hub in living rooms around the world - a retreat that has been rumored but not yet acknowledged by the company.

Rising temperature, shrinking Siachen

Rising temperature, shrinking Siachen

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

The Siachen Glacier has reduced by 5.9 km in longitudinal extent between 1989 and 2009 because of rising temperatures, researchers say.

Vodafone launches relocation facility

Vodafone launches relocation facility

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Vodafone on Thursday launched a new facility for its postpaid customers across the country enabling them to get a new number when they relocate to different state.

2% hike in excise duty, service tax likely

2% hike in excise duty, service tax likely

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Restoration of Customs duty on crude oil & rollback of exemptions likely.

Another security breach at Mumbai airport

Another security breach at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

In the second incident of security breach within four days, a cargo jet belonging to logistics firm UPS was forced to return 45 minutes after take-off from the airport last night for lack of mandatory custom clearances of a consignment.

Starwood Hotels to expand its network in India

Starwood Hotels to expand its network in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

New York Stock Exchange-listed Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, on Wednesday said it expects to operate 50 hotels in India by the end of 2012 and the country is second only to China in its plans for future growth.

Why do you want Swami Asimanand, court asks CBI

Why do you want Swami Asimanand, court asks CBI

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Opposing the CBI's application to further interrogate Asimanand, his advocate J B Chinna Kesava Rao told the XIV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court that his client had already been interrogated for two days after being arrested by CBI on November 19.

Jacket scam: MHA official sent to CBI custody

Jacket scam: MHA official sent to CBI custody

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

A court in New Delhi today allowed Central Bureau of Investigation to quiz in custody a senior Ministry of Home Affairs official and two others for two days for allegedly accepting Rs 10 lakh as bribe in the purchase of bullet-proof jackets for Central Police Forces.

Canada warns Jet Airways

Canada warns Jet Airways

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

India's top private carrier Jet Airways has reportedly been warned by the Canadian authorities that dozens of their passengers from India are arriving at Toronto's Pearson Airport with fake travel documents.

Mobile woes: 'They kept activating services and charging us!'

Mobile woes: 'They kept activating services and charging us!'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

We asked readers to share experiences they've had with their cellphone service providers. Here are two accounts.

Satyam bags contracts worth $380 million

Satyam bags contracts worth $380 million

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Meanwhile, the company lost 66 clients, worth $183 million (around Rs 900 crore) in the same period -- either because contracts were terminated, or they expired, or were withdrawn. About 23 customers terminated contracts accounting for $70 million as on March 26, 2009.

Eicher ties up with Wipro to source hydraulic kits

Eicher ties up with Wipro to source hydraulic kits

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Eicher Motors said on Monday it had tied-up with Wipro Infrastructure Engineering to source hydraulic tipping kits for its new range of tippers.

'We are targeting 40% credit growth'

'We are targeting 40% credit growth'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

"Our target is to disburse at least Rs 2,000 crore this year. Retail business constitutes 94 per cent of our business. Our total disbursal last year was Rs 7,100 crore and we plan to grow by 40 per cent this year," says LIC Housing Finance's new CEO and director, R R Nair.

Take advantage of your communication skills

Take advantage of your communication skills

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Manpower, a recruitment firm, is hiring Technical Support Officers, Technical Support Officers and Phone Bankers for US, UK and Australian processes.

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Shortage of ICU beds, oxygen, ventilators, vaccines, doctors, nurses and crematorium space in India has dominated headlines around the world in the past few weeks with Covid-19 cases surging beyond control and the government failing to deliver. Yes, election rallies, Kumbh Mela, blatant flouting of social distancing and mask protocols coupled with a messy vaccination process are said to be responsible for the health crisis of colossal proportions that India is facing today. But an analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which is a significant reason for the current situation.

How budget airlines can survive

How budget airlines can survive

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

US-based management guru Kevin Freiberg on Wednesday cautioned that survival of low-cost airlines depended on their ability to deliver 'value' to the target customers and asked them to review their services. \n

Capgemini to hire over 10,000 by 2007

Capgemini to hire over 10,000 by 2007

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Capgemini, one of the world leaders in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, on Monday announced launch of a 500-seat new center in the city, the third such in India after Mumbai and Bangalore.

Germany's match-fixing referee arrested

Germany's match-fixing referee arrested

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

Robert Hoyzer, the referee at the centre of Germany's soccer match-fixing scandal, was arrested on Saturday.

Get your chopper on EMIs

Get your chopper on EMIs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Eurocopter to emulate luxury car makers

The true value of life insurance

The true value of life insurance

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

Boom time for automobile firms

Boom time for automobile firms

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

ICAI suggests 4-tier IT slab, 30% corporate tax

ICAI suggests 4-tier IT slab, 30% corporate tax

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has suggested a four-tier income tax structure for individuals, abolition of surcharge, a 30 per cent corporate tax and a scheme for taxing agriculture income by putting it in the Union List.\n\n\n\n

JCT down Bagan 1-0

JCT down Bagan 1-0

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Joe Paul Ancheri scored the all-important goal in the NFL match.

UK's Lloyds to move 1,500 jobs to India

UK's Lloyds to move 1,500 jobs to India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

Despite protests from a section of trade unions, more British financial services jobs are destined for India with Lloyds TSB announcing that 1,500 jobs will be created in Bangalore and Hyderabad by the end of next year.\n\n\n\n

SBI, HDFC Bank ink ATM sharing pact

SBI, HDFC Bank ink ATM sharing pact

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

State Bank of India has entered into an alliance with HDFC Bank for sharing ATM networks to be operationalised from February 3 this year.

Hope for victimised husbands

Hope for victimised husbands

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003