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Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has told the Supreme Court that it has not 'encroached' the land of the Delhi high court at Rouse Avenue in New Delhi and that the space was allotted to it in 2015.

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Congress has so far announced 82 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls beginning April 19.

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.'

Investors Must Avoid GREED!

Investors Must Avoid GREED!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Rebalance your portfolio in case it has become overweight on equities vis-a-vis your strategic asset allocation.

'2024 poll will be major event for mid/smallcaps'

'2024 poll will be major event for mid/smallcaps'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'It will dictate the flow of funds into the index. We will maintain caution on mid/smallcaps.'

Father of Mahadev app scam accused found dead

Father of Mahadev app scam accused found dead

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The body of Sushil Das (62), who was missing since the last two days, was found in a well at Achhoti village under Anda police station limits on Tuesday afternoon and prima facie it looks like a case of suicide, Durg Senior Superintendent of Police Ram Gopal Garg said.

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Indian government sources said Muizzu, in the meeting, brought up the issue of Indian military personnel present in the Maldives for operating aircraft for medical evacuation and to counter drug trafficking.

ED summons actor Prakash Raj in Rs 100-cr ponzi case

ED summons actor Prakash Raj in Rs 100-cr ponzi case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The investigation pertains to a case against Pranav Jewellers, a partnership firm based in Tiruchirapalli, whom the ED raided on November 20 and claimed to have seized "unexplained" cash of Rs 23.70 lakh and some gold jewellery.

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

'Private capex will depend on demand and supply situation'

'Private capex will depend on demand and supply situation'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'The private sector will look to the budget to check whether there are any headwinds or tailwinds.'

Will India-Maldives smoke peace pipe at next meeting?

Will India-Maldives smoke peace pipe at next meeting?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

India on Thursday said it remains committed to take forward its development agenda with the Maldives, including implementation of various welfare projects in the island nation.

'You can never write off Arvind Kejriwal'

'You can never write off Arvind Kejriwal'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

'This is the biggest crisis Kejriwal is facing in his life.' 'If he is able to come out of this, then he will have a great future.'

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Pakistan-India bilateral relations remained frozen for the fourth year over the vexed Kashmir issue but analysts hope the strained ties could be repaired if Nawaz Sharif becomes the prime minister for a record fourth time in the general elections in February in the absence of his main challenger Imran Khan who is in jail in multiple cases.

2019 election: How investors hedge their profits

2019 election: How investors hedge their profits

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

As the 2019 election draws near, investors focus on long-dated options.

Foreign funding licences of 8,353 NGOs not renewed in 5 yrs: Govt tells RS

Foreign funding licences of 8,353 NGOs not renewed in 5 yrs: Govt tells RS

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Foreign funding licences of 8,353 NGOs were not renewed by the Union home ministry and the registration of 264 NGOs was suspended in the last five years, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

SC verdict on Adani 'extraordinarily generous': Cong

SC verdict on Adani 'extraordinarily generous': Cong

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Congress on Wednesday said the Supreme Court judgment on certain matters relating to transactions by the Adani Group has proven to be 'extraordinarily generous' to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and asserted that the party's fight against crony capitalism and its ill-effects on prices, employment and inequalities will continue.

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'When corporates have a stake in the government through contributions to political parties, democracy, which is supposed to work for the common man, doesn't.'

Bulls on rampage! Sensex, Nifty hit record highs

Bulls on rampage! Sensex, Nifty hit record highs

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Among major Sensex movers, ITC rose the most by 1.70 per cent, Wipro by 1.43 per cent, Tech Mahindra by 1.36 per cent and Nestle India by 1.27 per cent. Other gainers included HCL Tech, Asian Paints and Reliance. On the other hand, ICICI Bank, NTPC, UltraTech Cement and Tata Steel traded with a loss of up to 0.82 per cent.

BSE, NSE close at record highs; Sensex breaches 69K

BSE, NSE close at record highs; Sensex breaches 69K

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports sustained their gaining momentum and traded higher by 4.40 per cent and 4.37 per cent, respectively. BPCL, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and SBI were the other major gainers. On the other hand, HCL Tech, Infosys and Bajaj Auto traded in the negative zone with a loss of up to 1.54 per cent.

How 33% reservation empowered women at panchayat level

How 33% reservation empowered women at panchayat level

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

In the three decades since reservation of seats for women in panchayati raj institutions was introduced, the country saw women dismantling gender barriers to take the lead in the political field at the grassroots level and excel in it.

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

In a dazzling resurgence, foreign investors have graced the Indian equity markets with an influx of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023, fuelled by optimism over the country's resilient economic fundamentals amid shadows of a gloomy global scenario. Experts believe that the positive trend may continue in 2024. This follows Indian equities witnessing the worst-ever net outflow of Rs 1.21 lakh crore by FPIs in 2022 on aggressive rate hikes by the central banks globally after net inflows for three consecutive years.

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'My Life Was In Danger'

'My Life Was In Danger'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'

Ahead of Karnataka polls, 26th tranche of electoral bonds to go on sale from Monday

Ahead of Karnataka polls, 26th tranche of electoral bonds to go on sale from Monday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections, the government on Friday approved the issuance of the 26th tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale on April 3.

2020 US Presidential election to be most expensive in history

2020 US Presidential election to be most expensive in history

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Center for Responsive Politics said that an 'extraordinary influx' of political donations in the final months -- driven by a Supreme Court battle and closely watched races for the White House and Senate -- pushed total spending in the election past the previously estimated 11 billion dollars figure.

SC/STs not homogeneous, observes top court in quota within quota hearing

SC/STs not homogeneous, observes top court in quota within quota hearing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for grant of quota inside quota, on Wednesday said all SCs and STs may not be homogeneous in terms of their sociological, economic, education and social status.

IPO issuances in first half of FY24 hit 16-year high, raise Rs 26,272 crore

IPO issuances in first half of FY24 hit 16-year high, raise Rs 26,272 crore

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

As many as 31 mainboard IPOs raised a cumulative Rs 26,272 crore in this period, according to Prime Database. During the April-September 2007 bull run, 48 IPOs totalling Rs 21,243 crore were launched. The number of deals in H1FY24 was 2.2 times that of the same period of the last fiscal year, but the amount raised was 26 per cent lower.

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on Saturday with hosts China eager to lift a country mired in economic gloom.

Don't want Shiv Sena Bhavan or any property of Uddhav camp: Shinde group

Don't want Shiv Sena Bhavan or any property of Uddhav camp: Shinde group

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

He said Shinde has already made it clear his faction is not interested in staking claim to the Shiv Sena Bhavan or any property linked to the Thackeray group.

NDA Better For Economy Than INDIA In 2024

NDA Better For Economy Than INDIA In 2024

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

What is most troubling is that not a single party that is part of INDIA has talked about any kind of reform and economic sense, argues R Jagannathan.

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'They are happy for the Hindu community as Ram Lalla is consecrated in Ayodhya.'

Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

BRS spokesperson Sravan Dasoju, speaking to PTI, expressed confidence KCR would win from both the constituencies with a thumping majority.

Cong Crowdfunding Sees 20,400 Bot Attacks, 1,340 Data Theft Attempts

Cong Crowdfunding Sees 20,400 Bot Attacks, 1,340 Data Theft Attempts

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Most of the bot attacks have originated from outside India.' 'Our firewalls are resilient and withstood the attacks.'

Govt allocates Rs 1,900 crore to buy EVMs

Govt allocates Rs 1,900 crore to buy EVMs

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

According to the budget document, Rs 1,891.78 crore has been allocated for purchase of EVMs by the poll panel.

Covid body bags 'scam': Ex-Mumbai mayor appears before EOW

Covid body bags 'scam': Ex-Mumbai mayor appears before EOW

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The EOW had registered a case against Pednekar and two senior officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) under various Indian Penal Code sections including 420 (cheating) and 120 (B) (criminal conspiracy), based on a complaint filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya.

K'taka launches 4th poll promise, 1.1 cr women get Rs 2k a month

K'taka launches 4th poll promise, 1.1 cr women get Rs 2k a month

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

"Gruha Lakshmi" scheme, rolled out amid fanfare, is one of the five pre-poll 'guarantees' of the Congress, which ousted the Bharatiya Janata Party from power in the May assembly elections.

'Money lending has become prudent and conservative'

'Money lending has become prudent and conservative'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'We need to be far more careful given the fact that while this is group lending, it's essentially unsecured.'

Many MPs not keen to donate funds to PM CARES

Many MPs not keen to donate funds to PM CARES

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Many feel that the money from their MPLADS should go directly to a district hospital in their respective constituencies rather than a central fund like PM CARES. Archis Mohan reports.

Govt plans to make India self-reliant in edible oils

Govt plans to make India self-reliant in edible oils

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The government will formulate a strategy to make India self-reliant in edible oils by boosting domestic output of oilseeds and launch a comprehensive programme to support dairy farmers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday. India imports a large quantity of edible oils to meet the domestic demand. During the 2022-23 marketing year (November-October), the country imported nearly 165 lakh tonnes of cooking oils, valuing a whopping Rs 1.38 lakh crore.