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The Election Festival Is Here!

The Election Festival Is Here!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

After the Gujarat and Himachal elections and the municipal polls in Mumbai and Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh will elect new assemblies next year leading up to the Lok Sabha election in April-May 2024, points out Virendra Kapoor.

'For the BJP, Nitish was a use-and-throw politician'

'For the BJP, Nitish was a use-and-throw politician'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'The only thing that makes Nitish Kumar acceptable to Biharis, to the Mahagatbandhan allies, is the BJP.'

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.

US Bill seeks to double H-1B visas

US Bill seeks to double H-1B visas

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

A Bill to double the number of H-1B visas to 115,000, with the option of raising the limit 20% annually is now pending before US Congress.

India boosts border infrastructure to meet Chinese aggression

India boosts border infrastructure to meet Chinese aggression

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The chief engineer of 'Project Vartak', Brig Raman Kumar told ANI that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is developing and maintaining all road networks in the key border areas of western Assam and western Arunachal Pradesh.

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'As soon as the violence broke out, they should have stepped in and sent a message that the state is there to stop this violence.' 'Had they done it right there, the situation would not have gone out of control.'

UP polls: Over 60% voting recorded in Phase I amid EVM glitches

UP polls: Over 60% voting recorded in Phase I amid EVM glitches

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Till 5 pm, Agra recorded 56.61 per cent polling, Aligarh 57.25 per cent, Baghpat 61.35 per cent, Bulandshahr 60,52 per cent, Gautam Buddh Nagar 54.77 per cent, Ghaziabad 54.77 per cent, Hapur 60.50 per cent, Mathura 58.51 per cent, Meerut 58.52 cent, Muzaffarnagar 62.14 per cent and Shamli 61.78 per cent, an EC report said.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

This was Kuwait's second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.

No decision yet on next Assam CM

No decision yet on next Assam CM

Rediff.com4 May 2021

A decision on the next chief minister in Assam is yet to be taken though two days have passed since the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance won the assembly election and the state chief of the saffron party said on Tuesday that either incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal or senior minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will head the next government.

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

From rescuing tiger cubs to rescuing a crocodile to admiring spring in Kashmir, here are some interesting videos for your viewing pleasure.

Exports rise 16.78%; trade deficit at record $25.63 bn

Exports rise 16.78%; trade deficit at record $25.63 bn

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

India's merchandise exports in June rose by 16.78 per cent year-on-year to $37.94 billion while the trade deficit ballooned to a record $25.63 billion on account of a steep increase in gold and crude oil imports, according to the government's preliminary data released on Monday. The export growth in June moderated from 20.55 per cent in May and 48.34 per cent in June 2021. During the month under review, exports of engineering, pharmaceutical and plastic products recorded negative growth.

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The highest polling of 72.35 per cent was recorded in Sirmour district followed by 68.48 per cent in Solan and 67.67 per cent in Una and 67.5 per cent in Lahaul and Spiti. The high-altitude district of Lahaul and Spiti had recorded 21.95 per cent, the lowest, till 1 pm, but polling was brisk as the sun came out.

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Earlier, a lot of fear was in the minds of people that the BJP is anti-Christian and anti-minority, but over the years people have learnt to accept that the BJP is just another national party.'

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'The honourable prime minister virtually handpicked me for the Amritsar East seat.' 'Amit Shahji announced that if I am elected, the whole of Punjab will be drugs free.'

BJP govt in UP needed to keep state riot-free: Modi

BJP govt in UP needed to keep state riot-free: Modi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Attacking the Samajwadi Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it supported rioters and the mafia, and fielded criminals in western Uttar Pradesh for the assembly elections.

Will Congress steal a march over ruling BJP in Goa?

Will Congress steal a march over ruling BJP in Goa?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

With just over a month to go for assembly elections in Goa, political observers feel the Congress may upset the Bharatiya Janata Party's plans for retaining power in the coastal state, but appear less enthused about the Trinamool Congress, whose entry has added colour to the poll campaign.

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

There will be a lot to repair and rejuvenate -- if that opportunity even presents itself, warns Rathin Roy.

Network Associates to double R&D staff in India

Network Associates to double R&D staff in India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

Network Associates Inc, which makes software to stop computer viruses and manage computer networks, said on Wednesday it would more than double its Indian engineering staff to 200 by the end of 2003.\n\n\n\n

FIFA WC: Mexico beat Saudi, but both teams ousted

FIFA WC: Mexico beat Saudi, but both teams ousted

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Mexico's exit ended a run of seven successive last-16 appearances at the World Cup and the defeat for Saudi Arabia killed off what had looked to be a realistic chance of advancing from the group stages for the first time in 28 years.

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Inability to take everyone along during his nearly four-year term led to Trivendra Singh Rawat's undoing. He tried to take control of all major departments by holding on to more than 40 of them, but still could not deliver.

Mamata, Tejashwi discuss Bengal poll, no clarity on seat sharing

Mamata, Tejashwi discuss Bengal poll, no clarity on seat sharing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Emerging from a meeting with Banerjee at the state secretariat, Yadav said that the first priority of his party was to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party's progress in West Bengal.

Haas engineers German win

Haas engineers German win

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Max Verstappen clinched his second win of the season as the Australian Grand Prix was halted with three red flags.

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Carlos Sainz put Ferrari on pole position for the US Formula One Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, with Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen joining the Spaniard on the front row.

Petrol doped with 20% ethanol starts retailing in 11 states/UTs

Petrol doped with 20% ethanol starts retailing in 11 states/UTs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Petrol doped with 20 per cent ethanol was rolled out on Monday at select petrol pumps in 11 states and union territories as part of a programme to increase use of biofuels to cut emissions as well as dependence on foreign exchange-draining imports. At present, 10 per cent ethanol is blended in petrol (10 per cent ethanol, 90 per cent petrol) and the government is looking to double this quantity by 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the higher 20 per cent ethanol blended petrol two months ahead of the planned rollout in April, at the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru.

'It may take time for EV to become your only car'

'It may take time for EV to become your only car'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'If it is your second car (electric vehicle), you typically keep it for travel within the city.' 'And the first car (internal combustion engine-run vehicles) can then be used to travel to some other cities.'

Top four IT firms double net staff addition in Q2

Top four IT firms double net staff addition in Q2

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The record in net addition from the top four was in 2016-17, of 59,427 employees.

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Exports had risen over 11 per cent in July, year-on-year.

Katrina Goes On A Movie Date...

Katrina Goes On A Movie Date...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

After inviting childhood friend Malavika Mohanan to the screening of his new film, Sardar Udham, Vicky Kaushal asks rumoured girlfriend Katrina Kaif out on a movie date.

Can Jaguar Land Rover Meet its EV Target by 2030?

Can Jaguar Land Rover Meet its EV Target by 2030?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The question is: Will the company have a strong balance sheet to support this massive investment plan?

Exports decline 12.2% in Dec; trade deficit widens

Exports decline 12.2% in Dec; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

India's exports contracted 12.2 per cent to $34.48 billion in December 2022, mainly due to global headwinds, and the trade deficit widened to $23.76 billion during the same period, according to official data released on Monday. Imports in December 2022 also declined 3.5 per cent to $58.24 billion as against $60.33 billion in the year-ago period. In December 2021, exports stood at $39.27 billion and the trade deficit was at $21.06 billion.

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

At a rally held in Bilaspur Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presented the PM with a 'Ransingha', a trumpet-like traditional instrument.

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The BJP is not taking the AAP challenge lightly. Amit Shah has cautioned party insiders to ensure that AAP does not cross a vote share of 24%. He has always seen AAP as a much more significant challenge than the Congress, observes Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

40% of all vehicles sold will be electric by 2030

40% of all vehicles sold will be electric by 2030

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

As much as 35 per cent to 40 per cent of all vehicles sold in the country across segments will be electric by 2030, up from a mere 2 per cent this year, says a Bain & Co report released today. This translates to 14-16 million new electric vehicles (EVs) selling in a year. The inflexion point, which is now being seen month on month in many segments (such as two-wheelers which hit around 4-5 per cent in December), will be more than visible in 2026, when 4-5 million EVs across segments are expected to be sold, accounting for 15-20 per cent of the total sales, says the report.

UP Win May Make Yogi Modi's Heir

UP Win May Make Yogi Modi's Heir

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A handsome victory for the BJP in UP would act as confirmation of its recent political choices. The UP chief minister would be cemented in the popular mind as Mr Modi's chosen heir within the Hindutva fold, and presumably as his successor in New Delhi, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Sainz puts Ferrari on pole after drop for Verstappen

Sainz puts Ferrari on pole after drop for Verstappen

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Carlos Sainz will start Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after penalties reshuffled the grid

Bypolls: BJP trounces SP in strongholds, AAP loses in Punjab

Bypolls: BJP trounces SP in strongholds, AAP loses in Punjab

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Consolidating its position, the Bharatiya Janata Party wrested high-profile Rampur and Azamgarh Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh from the Samajwadi Party and won three assembly seats, including that of Chief Minister Manik Saha, in Tripura in by-election results announced on Sunday.

Don't Miss Signs Of Economic Slowdown!

Don't Miss Signs Of Economic Slowdown!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Don't be surprised if growth in the second half of the financial year drops below 4%, which is where it was in the year before the pandemic, warns T N Ninan.