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Prayagraj police issues posters of 59 accused of June 10 violence

Prayagraj police issues posters of 59 accused of June 10 violence

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The Prayagraj police have issued posters of 59 people, allegedly involved in the June 10 violence, which will be put up on roadsides and public places so that they could be identified and arrested, officials said.

China wades into Prophet row, says 'religions should co-exist'

China wades into Prophet row, says 'religions should co-exist'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

China on Monday waded into the furore over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries against Prophet Mohammed, expressing the hope that the incident can be properly managed.

Is Indian American Nikki Haley running for US prez? Stay tuned, she says

Is Indian American Nikki Haley running for US prez? Stay tuned, she says

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Prominent Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley has said that she thinks she can be the "new leader" who can take the country in a new direction and the United States cannot have a second term under Joe Biden as president.

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Monday said that its officers had detained a suicide bomber, a member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was plotting a terrorist attack against one of India's leadership elite, Russia news agency Sputnik reported.

IPL: Delhi Daredevils is now Delhi Capitals; Iyer to continue as captain

IPL: Delhi Daredevils is now Delhi Capitals; Iyer to continue as captain

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Dhawan returns to Delhi for the 2019 season after being traded by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Australian great Ricky Ponting will continue to coach the team.

Al-Qaeda warns of suicide attacks in India on Prophet remarks

Al-Qaeda warns of suicide attacks in India on Prophet remarks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Several Muslim nations have condemned remarks by BJP's former national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal against the Prophet.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

Odisha villagers protesting against JSW project stop Medha Patkar

Odisha villagers protesting against JSW project stop Medha Patkar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Patkar, talking to reporters, said that she wanted to meet the family members of Swain, but a section of locals claimed that the team of activists was there to seek feedback from them about the JSW project.

SEE: Delhi Capitals make players feel at home

SEE: Delhi Capitals make players feel at home

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals Co-owner Parth Jindal surprised his team.

India Inc getting back in biz with no-jab-no-entry policy

India Inc getting back in biz with no-jab-no-entry policy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

With the threat of a third Covid-19 wave looming large, companies are scrambling to protect employees and keep operations safe--from a no-jab-no-entry-at-workplace policy to ramping up vaccination, it's an all-out effort to prevent the scale of devastation seen in the first two waves. At least two top steel companies--Tata Steel and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India)--are pushing for vaccination certificates for entry into work premises. AM/NS India, a joint venture between world's leading steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, and Japan's Nippon Steel, is set to make vaccination the certificate a requirement from July 1.

Bobby Jindal for Vice-President?

Bobby Jindal for Vice-President?

Rediff.com12 May 2008

'To see Jindal just a heartbeat away from the US Presidency should gladden our hearts.'

Adani among 11 bidders in race for CIL's Rs 3,100-cr coal import tender

Adani among 11 bidders in race for CIL's Rs 3,100-cr coal import tender

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Eleven bidders, including Adani Enterprises, have shown interest in the first-ever coal import tender issued by national miner Coal India (CIL). Recently, state-owned NTPC awarded 6.25 million tonnes (mt) of imported coal tender worth Rs 8,300 crore to Adani Enterprises. CIL, in a public statement on Tuesday, said: "The prominent Indian agencies among them (11 coal importers) were Adani Enterprises, Mohit Minerals, and Chettinad Logistics. "A couple of coal exporting agencies from abroad, including one from Indonesia, have also shown interest," it said.

RIL may be lone bidder for JBF Petrochem

RIL may be lone bidder for JBF Petrochem

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries (RIL) is likely to be the lone bidder for Mangalore-based JBF Petrochemicals, which is up for sale after defaulting on bank loans worth Rs 5,000 crore. The lenders for the second time extended the deadline for submission of bids, which had ended on August 20, as several players, including public sector companies, were redrawing their acquisition plans, said people in the know. "There were several companies which had submitted their expressions of interest (EoIs) for the company but after due diligence decided to exit the race," said a source close to the development. "The new deadline for submitting financial offers is August-end," the source said.

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Prominent Indian-American politician Nikki Haley launched her presidential campaign on Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to challenge former US President Donald Trump in his 2024 bid for the White House.

Maharashtra chemist stabbed to death for post supporting Nupur Sharma

Maharashtra chemist stabbed to death for post supporting Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A 54-year-old chemist was stabbed to death in Amravati city of Maharashtra, with the police suspecting that the accused committed the offence as the victim had allegedly shared a post on a social messaging platform in support of Nupur Sharma, whose remarks on Prophet Mohammed led to nationwide protests and global condemnation.

Pak summons Indian charge d'affaires over remarks on Prophet

Pak summons Indian charge d'affaires over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Indian diplomat was told that these remarks are totally unacceptable and have not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan but of Muslims across the world, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement.

Crash Course Review

Crash Course Review

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Annu Kapoor delivers a fine performance in this not-so-novel Web series about Kota and its IIT coaching system, says Namrata Thakker.

Prophet row: 'Thousands' booked in Ranchi, security beefed up

Prophet row: 'Thousands' booked in Ranchi, security beefed up

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Internet services, however, were restored in the district after nearly 33 hours, Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Chhavi Ranjan said.

High coal price to weigh on steel cos' Q2 earnings

High coal price to weigh on steel cos' Q2 earnings

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Rising prices of international coal - both coking and thermal - used in the making of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, respectively, are expected to have an impact on margins of metals companies in July-September quarter (Q2) as steel companies may see margins getting eroded, while the base firms could stand to benefit, said brokerages.

CEO earnings up in tandem with profits of companies

CEO earnings up in tandem with profits of companies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Mirroring the increase in the earnings of their companies, the chief executives and promoters of India's top listed firms gained handsomely from the boom last financial year. Their remuneration includes salaries, perquisites or perks, and profit-linked commissions.

Cars, buildings swept away as rains trigger flash floods in Dharamshala

Cars, buildings swept away as rains trigger flash floods in Dharamshala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The district administration has instructed tourists to postpone their visit to Dharamshala in view of the heavy rains.

Coal India production slower than the captive mines

Coal India production slower than the captive mines

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Coal production by Coal India (CIL) has grown slower than the captive mines, awarded over the last six years. During 2020-22, production from the captive mines jumped by 38.5 per cent while CIL saw a tepid growth of 3.4 per cent, according to government data. In terms of dispatch to the power sector, captive mines have raced ahead, witnessing a growth of 72 per cent compared to 15 per cent for CIL. For the current fiscal year, CIL's production is expected to be around 565 million tonnes.

Kuwait to deport expats over protest against Prophet remark

Kuwait to deport expats over protest against Prophet remark

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

All expats in Kuwait must respect Kuwait laws and not take part in any type of demonstrations, said the instructions.

Have you drunk these new Indian beers?

Have you drunk these new Indian beers?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

These new Indian beers demonstrate that 'strong' needn't be unsubtle.

RIL, Adani to set up solar units under PLI scheme

RIL, Adani to set up solar units under PLI scheme

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

As many as 19 firms, including Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Adani Group and Tata have evinced interest for setting up solar manufacturing units under a production linked incentive scheme of the government. In April this year, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 4,500 crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing capacity of solar PV modules. The scheme is aimed at adding 10,000 MW manufacturing capacity of integrated solar PV modules entailing direct investment of Rs 17,200 crore.

Not everyone in BJP's circle of friends is happy over action against leaders

Not everyone in BJP's circle of friends is happy over action against leaders

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's action against its two members for their controversial comments against Prophet Mohammed cap a series of statements from its top brass and also Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat that sought to distance their organisations from shrill and combative religious rhetoric, even as it has brought to fore the conflict within their wide sphere of support.

Adani highest bidder for West Bengal's Tajpur deep-sea port

Adani highest bidder for West Bengal's Tajpur deep-sea port

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

India's largest private port operator Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) Ltd has emerged as the highest bidder for the West Bengal government's greenfield deep-sea port project at Tajpur in a neck-to-neck fight with JSW Group, a source said on Friday. APSEZ and Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group were the only two entities that took part in the financial bid round, though there were more port and logistics majors who had expressed initial interest in the estimated Rs 7,000-crore project in Purba Medinipur district. "APSEZ is the highest bidder, offering a share of 0.25 per cent of gross revenue. "It was marginally higher than the second bidder who offered 0.23 per cent," a senior government official said, without wanting to be named.

Reject elite understanding of democratic process: CJI

Reject elite understanding of democratic process: CJI

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

...educated people are better decision-makers must be rejected, the CJI said.

From JSPL to Tata Steel, steel stocks melt down on export duty levy

From JSPL to Tata Steel, steel stocks melt down on export duty levy

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The imposition of 15 per cent export duty on steel has suddenly altered the prospects of the sector to negative and led to a big sell-off in steel stocks. Iron ore and pellet exports have to face duties of 45-50 per cent, which means they become uncompetitive. The Ukraine war has led to a supply crunch in global markets and pushed up prices, with Europe, in particular, looking for replacements for Ukrainian and Russian exports.

Why Pant apologised to Avesh Khan after IPL auction...

Why Pant apologised to Avesh Khan after IPL auction...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Parth Jindal revealed that their skipper Rishabh Pant wanted to have the pacer in the team.

Never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries: Rijiju to athletes

Never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries: Rijiju to athletes

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Rijiju posted the comment while wishing Olympic-bound shooters a successful trip to Croatia

Will Bobby Jindal be Republicans' saviour?

Will Bobby Jindal be Republicans' saviour?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Maybe the Republicans too will find their saviour in a fresh-faced minority with a funny name and unlikely story: Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal, the Indian-American son of a Hindu named Raj, who became America's first Indian American governor (in Louisiana, of all places), converting to Christianity and pledging to restore Reaganism along the way. 2012, Obama vs Jindal. Wouldn't that be something, asks Matthew Schneeberger

How Nifty50's composition has changed in 10 years

How Nifty50's composition has changed in 10 years

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The new entrants comprise Asian Paints, Britannia, Titan, Nestl, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv.

The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala I Knew

The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala I Knew

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A family man, a confident investor, someone who was sure two decades ago that India and its stock market were going to boom. T N Ninan recalls his chats with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

'25% compound return for 22 years is unrealistic'

'25% compound return for 22 years is unrealistic'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your mutual fund queries.

Diwali extravaganza for buy-now, pay-later biz

Diwali extravaganza for buy-now, pay-later biz

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The 'buy-now, pay-later' (BNPL) juggernaut continued to roll on during the festive season with multiple players seeing disbursals grow by more than 100 per cent compared to Diwali last year. LazyPay, the BNPL platform of Prosus-owned payments major PayU, witnessed a credit demand increase of 300 per cent over the festive season last year, especially in segments like travel, food & beverages and entertainment. "We also saw an uptick of 70 per cent in user acquisition in the last two months.

3 factors that will dictate markets this week

3 factors that will dictate markets this week

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Markets this week would be guided by the ongoing quarterly earnings, macroeconomic data announcement and global trends, analysts said. The government will release industrial production data for June and inflation data for July this week. The RBI has revised its retail inflation forecast to 5.7 per cent, up from the earlier 5.1 per cent due to price pressure on account of supply constraints and high crude oil prices.

Modi's silence on Prophet row very meaningful: Ex-VP Hamid Ansari

Modi's silence on Prophet row very meaningful: Ex-VP Hamid Ansari

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

"I am an Indian citizen and for me, the Constitution of India is my religious book," Ansari asserted.

Court seeks ATR from police on plea against Rahul

Court seeks ATR from police on plea against Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

A Delhi court on Wednesday sought an action taken report from the Delhi Police on a private complaint filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly disclosing the identity of a minor rape victim, the lawyer for the complainant said.

ASK AJIT: How to get 20% return on shares?

ASK AJIT: How to get 20% return on shares?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.