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India's m-cap to GDP ratio crosses 100% for first time in over a decade

India's m-cap to GDP ratio crosses 100% for first time in over a decade

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

BSE-listed companies' market capitalisation reached Rs 197.7 trillion on January 21, against India's nominal GDP of Rs 190 trillion during 12 months ended December 2020.

Delhi cops on 'non-stop' duty, wish for normalcy

Delhi cops on 'non-stop' duty, wish for normalcy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Delhi Police personnel, who have been on duty during the multiple protests in Delhi against amended citizenship act, said they want normalcy to be restored in the national capital soon. Some of the policemen who were deployed at Jantar Mantar said they were not even able to go on a tea break or use the restroom.

US rescues 2 hostages from Somalia in Osama-like raid

US rescues 2 hostages from Somalia in Osama-like raid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Helicopter-borne elite US Navy Seals struck deep into Somalia in a daring pre-dawn raid and freed two hostages -- an American woman aid worker and a Dane -- after a shootout with pirates holding them, leaving at least nine gunmen dead, a rare mission in the restive African nation

Pakistan will soon control all of Afghanistan

Pakistan will soon control all of Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The billions India invested in dams, schools, etc in Afghanistan will be gone. The Hindu and Sikh population of Afghanistan has already shrunk from some 200,000 to about 500, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Former India badminton coach Vimal Kumar on Tuesday blamed the withdrawals by Asian nations for the postponement of the Thomas and Uber Cup Final, calling it a "big setback" for the sport.

Sensex extends losses amid F&O expiry; L&T slump

Sensex extends losses amid F&O expiry; L&T slump

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

L&T was the top loser in the Sensex pack, dropping 4.99 per cent, after the engineering major posted a 45 per cent decline in consolidated net profit for the September quarter. Titan, ONGC, Axis Bank, HUL, NTPC, M&M and HDFC were the other major laggards, shedding up to 3.32 per cent. NSE Nifty fell 58.80 points or 0.50 per cent to 11,670.80.

When will Modi use force to kick Chinese out?

When will Modi use force to kick Chinese out?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Even those who do not like him will rally to his call if he says that the country's sovereignty is being threatened by China,' notes Aakar Patel.

Farmers' ultimatum to government

Farmers' ultimatum to government

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'If there is no outcome at Tuesday's meeting, then on the 30th thousands of tractors and farmers will march on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway.'

465 dead in 5 states due to rains, floods during monsoon

465 dead in 5 states due to rains, floods during monsoon

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

According to the home ministry's National Emergency Response Centre, 138 people have died in Maharashtra, 125 in Kerala, 116 in West Bengal, 52 in Gujarat and 34 in Assam due to the floods and rains.

Videocon case: Dhoot family offers to pay Rs 30,000 cr to lenders

Videocon case: Dhoot family offers to pay Rs 30,000 cr to lenders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The settlement offer has been made for 13 out of the 15 Videocon group companies that are currently under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process.

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Heavy snowfall has blanketed Kashmir, bringing relief to the residents from dry weather. The snowfall, which began in the late afternoon on Friday, has continued in most parts of the valley, said officials, adding it is one of the heaviest snowfalls in the recent years in the plains of Kashmir.

Markets ride easy money wave, experts caution against asset price bubbles

Markets ride easy money wave, experts caution against asset price bubbles

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The V-shaped rebound has been aided by a gush of liquidity flooding the global financial system, thanks to balance sheet expansion.

'David Headley has a very deep-felt hatred for India'

'David Headley has a very deep-felt hatred for India'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

If the radical Islamic movement had been largely peaceful, Headley would have probably found another way to ensure real life excitement.' 'But I really do believe that his relationship with radical Islam is real. Very real.' 'It was a match for his desires.'

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A BJP source admitted that a census will inevitably reconfirm the numerical majority of the OBCs. 'That will overturn social equations and consign the upper castes to a twilight zone of marginalisation. The RSS won't accept it.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Tour de France commences as Kristoff wins stage one

Tour de France commences as Kristoff wins stage one

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Norway's Kristoff outsprinted Danish world champion Mads Pedersen after 156 km around Nice.

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'It's a moot point if Kailaasa will ever evolve beyond being a haven for a fugitive from justice,' notes Devangshu Datta.

PIL in SC seeks govt nominees in Ayodhya mosque trust

PIL in SC seeks govt nominees in Ayodhya mosque trust

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The plea, filed by advocates Shishir Chaturvedi and Karunesh Kumar Shukla, said that apart from private individuals and members of state Sunni Board, the presence of central and state government representatives was essential to ensure proper management of the funds.

Chorus grows for postponing entrance exams amid Covid-19 pandemic

Chorus grows for postponing entrance exams amid Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Using the hashtag, SATYAGRAHagainstExamInCovid, many students also took to Twitter to appeal to the government to heed to their demands.

'Taliban resurgence will boost morale of sleeper cells in India'

'Taliban resurgence will boost morale of sleeper cells in India'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'India has to ensure its borders are properly sealed and there is no infiltration from PoK.

Sale of affordable homes improving; signalling recovery in real estate sector: Survey

Sale of affordable homes improving; signalling recovery in real estate sector: Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the residential property market during the April-June period last year but sales have improved in affordable homes segment since July onwards, reflecting economic recovery in the real estate sector, according to the Economic Survey. The National Housing Bank's (NHB) Housing Price Indices (HPIs) are a broad measure of movement of residential property prices observed within a geographic boundary. The NHB-RESIDEX captures two housing price indices -- HPI@ Assessment Prices and HPI@ Market Prices - Under Construction Properties based on the data available for 50 cities with quarterly updation.

Colleges reopen in Kashmir but students stay away

Colleges reopen in Kashmir but students stay away

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Restrictions continue to be imposed for the 66th consecutive day since the abrogation of the state's special status under Article 370 on August 5.

Uproar in LS over Azam Khan's sexist remark on BJP's Rama Devi

Uproar in LS over Azam Khan's sexist remark on BJP's Rama Devi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Participating in the debate on the triple talaq bill on Thursday, Khan made certain observations on a ruling party member.

NSE Outage: Interoperability won't work

NSE Outage: Interoperability won't work

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

While most brokers have upgraded their backend systems to trade, their front-end systems have not been upgraded. They are not compliant with Sebi's interop circular of November 2018 and no one seems to be either aware of this, nor has anything been done about it so far, explains Debashis Basu.

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday night.

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

There are 8,82,542 active cases of the infection in the country which comprises 20.99 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

Covid-hit India needs 5000 tonnes of medical oxygen a day

Covid-hit India needs 5000 tonnes of medical oxygen a day

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

According to industry figures, the pre-Covid demand for liquid medical oxygen (LMO) before the pandemic was 700 tonnes per day across the country. Now, with the second wave, the demand has gone up more than seven times, reports Jyoti Mukul.

The best of November -- in images

The best of November -- in images

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

As we have entered the last month of 2019, here's a rewind of the top moments in November.

Nine JD-S MLAs to be inducted as ministers

Nine JD-S MLAs to be inducted as ministers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Kumaraswamy also ruled out any differences among JD-S MLAs over cabinet berths and allocation of portfolios.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Arsenal in FA Cup 4th round

PIX: Manchester Utd, Arsenal in FA Cup 4th round

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Saturday's third round matches in the FA Cup.

'This is a Ghajini government'

'This is a Ghajini government'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'The prime minister bought spectacles from Germany to see the eclipse, but he cannot see that an eclipse has fallen on the country.'

'He is human': Bengaluru FC coach backs Chhetri

'He is human': Bengaluru FC coach backs Chhetri

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Bayern come from behind to beat gutsy Mainz 2-1 and widen gap.

Life begins at 40: Nation's insurer must now sport a new look

Life begins at 40: Nation's insurer must now sport a new look

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Much of the tardy reaction to competition is the result of LIC's legacy.

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'Everyone wants that doctors should fight from the frontlines of the pandemic, but there's no reaction from the government when they fall ill or even die because of it.'

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The farmers' tractor rally - Kisaan Parade - against the farm laws was expected to be held after 12 pm. However, huge crowds gathered on the borders at around 8 am.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The strangest images you will see today!

What India will we wake up to on May 4?

What India will we wake up to on May 4?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'One hopes that it is for the better that this disaster alters our reality from the morning of May 4,' notes Aakar Patel.

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists including Rajdeep Sardesai in connection with first information reports lodged against them for their alleged 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally on the Republic Day.

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Alkazi, who was the longest serving director of the National School of Drama and mentored generations of actors, produced plays such as Girish Karnad's Tughlaq and Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug.

Farmers block roads, railway tracks during 'Bharat bandh'

Farmers block roads, railway tracks during 'Bharat bandh'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Police personnel in adequate strength were deployed across the state to maintain law and order, officials said.