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Russian intelligence deputy chief hurt in Moscow assassination attempt

Russian intelligence deputy chief hurt in Moscow assassination attempt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russian military intelligence (GRU), has been involved in Russia's military campaigns in Ukraine and Syria. He's also been sanctioned by the US and EU for his role in malicious cyber activities and the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England.

Mandi cloudburst toll rises to 14, search on for 31 missing

Mandi cloudburst toll rises to 14, search on for 31 missing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The death toll from cloudburst and flash flood-related incidents in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh has risen to 14, with a search underway for 31 missing individuals. Extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and livestock has been reported across the district.

1 killed as heavy rain lashes Tripura; over 10K people evacuated

1 killed as heavy rain lashes Tripura; over 10K people evacuated

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

As many as 10,600 members of 2,800 families were evacuated after their houses had been submerged by the floodwater and shifted to 60 relief camps across the state, he said, adding that 14 teams have been engaged in rescue operations.

Pvt corporate sector posts 8% on-year sales growth in Q3

Pvt corporate sector posts 8% on-year sales growth in Q3

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The private corporate sector showed improvements across various segments in the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY25), with the operating profit margin of listed non-financial companies increasing sequentially by 50 basis points (bps) to 16.2 per cent, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data released on Monday. Sales of listed private non-financial companies increased by 8.0 per cent during Q3FY25, compared to 5.5 per cent in the corresponding quarter a year ago. It was, however, 5.4 per cent in Q2FY25.

Is It Summer Already, Sharvari?

Is It Summer Already, Sharvari?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Jaideep basks in the sun. Why is Pranutan all dressed in black? Sandeepa picks strawberries...

Adani Crisis: What RBI, SEBI Must Do

Adani Crisis: What RBI, SEBI Must Do

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

In the context of market integrity, the IRAI and RBI should go over the minutes of the LIC and SBI board meetings when the decisions to invest in Adani equity or debt were taken, notes Jaimini Bhagwati, former World Bank treasury professional.

How to pick the right life and health insurance policy

How to pick the right life and health insurance policy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

It is important to look at factors like claim settlement ratios, persistency ratios, the extent of premium increase with age, insurer's reputation, etc, says Vaidyanathan Ramani.

Govt awaiting operators reply on 3G roaming pacts

Govt awaiting operators reply on 3G roaming pacts

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The government last month issued notices to telecom companies to stop offering 3G data services outside their licensed circles through roaming pacts with each other.

TDSAT upholds telcos' 3G roaming agreement, quashes fines

TDSAT upholds telcos' 3G roaming agreement, quashes fines

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

In July 2012, TDSAT gave split verdict where one of the bench member ruled in favour and other member ordered against it.

Banks face more headache from diamond industry

Banks face more headache from diamond industry

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The problem is actually acute in the diamond jewellery industry where there is no uniform criteria of inventory valuation unlike gold, whose prices are uniform and widely quoted.

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea resume 3G services in all circles

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea resume 3G services in all circles

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Telecom operators Vodafone and Idea Cellular on Monday said they will resume 3G services in circles where they don't have spectrum through intra-circle roaming (ICR) pacts with other operators.

Telcos sit on Rs 38k-cr liability bomb

Telcos sit on Rs 38k-cr liability bomb

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Companies might have to shell out a fourth of the industry's annual net revenue to clear the obligation

Govt may remove plasma therapy as COVID-19 treatment

Govt may remove plasma therapy as COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

A trial has shown that plasma therapy does not reduce mortality or prevent progression of COVID-19.

4G ends business rivalry, brings Ambani brothers together

4G ends business rivalry, brings Ambani brothers together

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

RCom may get around Rs 4,500 crore by trading its radiowaves to Reliance Jio.

CMC eyes US census project, to hire 500

CMC eyes US census project, to hire 500

Rediff.com28 May 2004

After successfully completing India's census project for 2001, CMC Ltd is all geared up to bid for similar projects across the world including in the US, and also plans to hire about 500 professionals in the current financial year.

'Indian firms yet to recover from overstretched balance sheets'

'Indian firms yet to recover from overstretched balance sheets'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Indian companies are in a precarious financial position.

Some of India's top firms face debt trap

Some of India's top firms face debt trap

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

These firms reported a combined operating profit of Rs 26,077 crore (Rs 260.77 billion).