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Govt bans Lebanon-based terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir

Govt bans Lebanon-based terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In a notification, the Union home ministry said the HuT is involved in radicalisation and motivation of gullible youth to join terrorist organisations, such as ISIS, and raising funds for terror activities.

'SC ruling cause of concern for mining industry'

'SC ruling cause of concern for mining industry'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'The biggest impact will be on coal and hence on power cost. Then comes iron ore, coking coal, bauxite.'

Shivaji statue wouldn't have collapsed if...: Gadkari

Shivaji statue wouldn't have collapsed if...: Gadkari

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said if stainless steel had been used for construction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, it would not have collapsed.

Pricing weakness likely to weigh on Indian steel companies' stocks

Pricing weakness likely to weigh on Indian steel companies' stocks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Steel companies are witnessing margin pressures in Q2FY25 and this may persist until China sees growth recovery.

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The four wickets that India prised out in the third session, on balance, swung the game back in their favour, says Prem Panicker .

Senior Cong leaders rush to J-K amid seat dispute with NC

Senior Cong leaders rush to J-K amid seat dispute with NC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

They said the meeting was necessitated after "some differences" cropped up in seat-sharing arrangement during the talks between the local leadership of the parties.

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

He could have blazed a trail that few Indian judges had. It was a missed opportunity of a lifetime, notes Ramesh Menon.

Maha polls: Shah tells BJP cadres to sink differences

Maha polls: Shah tells BJP cadres to sink differences

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

An organisation where workers function in different directions never succeeds, BJP sources quoted Shah as telling a party gathering in Mumbai on Tuesday. Shah has also asked the Maharashtra BJP to undertake 'Ghar Chalo Abhiyan' to reach out to every household in the state and called for strengthening the party's booth-level network, a party leader said.

Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire calls

Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire calls

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The United States has called for a 21 day ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.

Kuki-Meitei-Naga MLAs meet in Delhi but no Amit Shah or Biren Singh

Kuki-Meitei-Naga MLAs meet in Delhi but no Amit Shah or Biren Singh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Around 20 MLAs belonging to the warring Meitei and Kuki communities of Manipur met in New Delhi on Tuesday for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state 17 months ago, in a bid to hammer out a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.

Congress students union occupies NTA hq, leaves after protest

Congress students union occupies NTA hq, leaves after protest

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The Congress's student and youth wings took to the streets in the national capital on Thursday over alleged irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams, with NSUI members forcefully entering the NTA headquarters and locking its office, and the IYC staging a huge protest at Jantar Mantar.

India's maiden critical mineral auctions: Who are the participants?

India's maiden critical mineral auctions: Who are the participants?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

India on Monday announced the results for the country's first critical mineral auction. Amid the tepid response from big players, the list of successful bidders included some lesser known names. A total of five companies secured bids for six critical mineral blocks of graphite, manganese, phosphorite, lithium, and rare earth elements with auction premiums ranging from 13.05 per cent to 400 per cent.

Can India bounce back? Crucial clash vs Pak in Women's T20 WC

Can India bounce back? Crucial clash vs Pak in Women's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India will have to regroup quickly and iron out the imbalances in team combination when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in a crucial second group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.

India's exports marginally up; trade deficit narrows

India's exports marginally up; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Snapping the two months slide, the country's merchandise exports rose marginally by 0.5 per cent to $34.58 billion in September while trade deficit narrowed to $20.78 billion. According to official data released on Wednesday, imports increased by 1.6 per cent to $55.36 billion in September compared to $54.49 billion in the year-ago period. The trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, was $20.8 billion during the same month last year.

As crisis deepens, exporters concerned about Indo-Bangladesh trade

As crisis deepens, exporters concerned about Indo-Bangladesh trade

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Domestic exporters on Monday expressed concerns over the crisis in Bangladesh and said the developments in the neighbouring country would have implications on bilateral trade. However, exporters expect that the situation may normalise soon. According to exporters, they are already facing disruptions in exports to Bangladesh due to a shortage of foreign exchange in that country.

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.

What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?

What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The strains are telling as old friends and new enemies face each other in the battlefield.

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

An impressive performance in Jharkhand and, especially, Maharashtra assembly polls next month by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will lay to rest the doubts over the party's political dominance after its underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha polls and strike a body blow to the Opposition.

Same Islamists forced Hasina...: Exiled author Taslima Nasreen

Same Islamists forced Hasina...: Exiled author Taslima Nasreen

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Nasreen accused Hasina of pleasing the 'Islamists', however, the same 'Islamists' have been in the student movement who forced the former Bangladesh PM to leave the country on Monday.

How To Lose Money In F&O Trading

How To Lose Money In F&O Trading

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

F&O trading is a zero-sum game where one person's loss is another's gain. Only one per cent of traders gained the money lost by 93 per cent, warns Harsh Roongta.

Delhi mayor orders crackdown on basement coaching centres

Delhi mayor orders crackdown on basement coaching centres

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Three civil services aspirants died on Saturday after the basement of a building, which was part of a coaching centre, was flooded following heavy rain in central Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area.

T20 WC: 'Hat-trick Patrick' is a record-breaker!

T20 WC: 'Hat-trick Patrick' is a record-breaker!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Pat Cummins is the first bowler to register back-to-back hat-tricks at the T20 World Cup.

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone anticipating the coronation of Vinícius Júnior as the new king of football.

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'

Australia captain urges CA, broadcaster to 'iron things out'

Australia captain urges CA, broadcaster to 'iron things out'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Channel Seven has threatened to terminate its contract with Cricket Australia (CA) unless there is some clarity over a playing schedule, which has been compromised by COVID-19 restrictions.

After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Based on the complaint filed by the rail staff police has lodged an FIR against unknown persons regarding the matter.

College degree useless, open puncture shop: BJP MLA to students

College degree useless, open puncture shop: BJP MLA to students

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Madhya Pradesh advised students to open 'motorcycle puncture repair shops' since nothing would be gained by obtaining degrees, the statement ironically coming at an event to inaugurate a 'PM College of Excellence' in his Guna assembly constituency.

Export plunges 9.3%; trade deficit widens to 10-month high

Export plunges 9.3%; trade deficit widens to 10-month high

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

India's exports registered a steepest decline in 13-month falling 9.3 per cent in August to $34.71 billion due to global economic uncertainties, while the trade deficit soared to a 10-month of $29.65 billion. According to the government data released on Tuesday, imports increased by 3.3 per cent to $64.36 billion, which is a record high, due to a significant jump in the inbound shipments of gold and silver.

GST Gamed For Rs 81,875 cr, Finds Report

GST Gamed For Rs 81,875 cr, Finds Report

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The highest-ever goods and services tax (GST) evasion has been done by the online money gaming industry.

Iron Maiden storms Mumbai

Iron Maiden storms Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Iron Maiden plays a tight two hour set that leaves Mumbai gasping.

'Kohli Will Turn Things Around'

'Kohli Will Turn Things Around'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'Even if we had won the New Zealand series 3-0, it would have meant little because the conditions in Australia are very different, and the team there is very different.' 'In Australia, you just go with a clean slate and start fresh. It doesn't matter what has happened on the previous page.'

Al Qaeda terror module aspiring to declare 'khilafat' busted

Al Qaeda terror module aspiring to declare 'khilafat' busted

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have busted an Al Qaeda terror module after arresting of 11 people and detaining three others from Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

Correction in steel stocks could be a buying opportunity

Correction in steel stocks could be a buying opportunity

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

India's steel market is out of step with global trends. Global demand is weak with China at a huge supply surplus to its domestic demand, pushing down global steel prices. India's domestic demand for steel is strong, given the continuing infrastructure push and is likely to accelerate as urbanisation improves, and the auto sector continues to grow alongside the infrastructure push.

Is This Aishwarya's Epic Fail At Cannes?

Is This Aishwarya's Epic Fail At Cannes?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The silver gown with turquoise fringes designed by Falguni and Shane Peacock just didn't do her any justice.

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Devara's self-appointed guardian of the sea unleashing violence as a means to end violence is purely Junior NTR fan-tasy, observes Sukanya Verma.

Mumbai serial blasts convict killed as inmates attack him in jail

Mumbai serial blasts convict killed as inmates attack him in jail

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Prima facie, an argument with other inmates over taking a bath in the bathroom area of the jail resulted in the attack on 59-year-old Munna alias Mohammad Ali Khan alias Manoj Kumar Bhawarlal Gupta.

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Earthen ware are environment-friendly and keep the food's nutritional content intact Heat can circulate through the food in earthen pots, preserving the nutrition.