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Trump to sign executive orders before meeting Pak PM today

Trump to sign executive orders before meeting Pak PM today

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump is set to engage in high-stakes bilateral meetings on Thursday, including a closed-door session with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Oval Office, according to Trump's public schedule released by the White House.

Bombay HC refuses to hear co-op banks' plea against note ban

Bombay HC refuses to hear co-op banks' plea against note ban

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

"You (banks) can go get clarification from the apex court. If SC says there is no stay, then we will hear this matter. But till then it would not be proper for us to hear the petitions or grant any relief as the apex court is already seized of the issue," Justice Oka said.

Post note ban, separatists and Maoists feel 'fund-starved', says Jaitley

Post note ban, separatists and Maoists feel 'fund-starved', says Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said demonetisation left Maoists in many parts of India and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir "fund starved".

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the RSS on its 100th anniversary, citing excerpts from a book claiming Mahatma Gandhi described the Sangh as a "communal body with a totalitarian outlook." The party also referenced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's criticism of the RSS.

'Don't Want Shah Rukh To Say No To Me'

'Don't Want Shah Rukh To Say No To Me'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".'

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

Sebi bans US-based Jane Street from securities mkt; impounds illegal gains of Rs 4,843 cr

Sebi bans US-based Jane Street from securities mkt; impounds illegal gains of Rs 4,843 cr

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Markets regulator Sebi has barred US-based Jane Street Group from the securities markets and directed the group to disgorge unlawful gains of Rs 4,843 crore for allegedly manipulating stock indices through positions taken in derivatives segment. This could be the highest disgorgement amount ever directed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

I-T dept asks banks to report pre-note ban cash deposits

I-T dept asks banks to report pre-note ban cash deposits

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Banks, cooperative banks and post offices will have to report to the tax department all cash deposits between April 1 to November 9, 2016.

IPL 2025: Why Siraj is excited about lifting of saliva ban

IPL 2025: Why Siraj is excited about lifting of saliva ban

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj welcomed the BCCI's decision to lift the ban on using saliva to shine the ball ahead of IPL 2025, saying it will aid "reverse swing" even in unfriendly conditions.

TN special teams to monitor drug firms after cough syrup deaths

TN special teams to monitor drug firms after cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Tamil Nadu has formed special teams to monitor drug manufacturers after deaths of infants in Madhya Pradesh were linked to a cough syrup made by a Tamil Nadu-based company. Inspections are being conducted at pharmaceutical firms across the state.

Nitish says JD-U will review note ban on Jan 23; dismisses Lalu seating row

Nitish says JD-U will review note ban on Jan 23; dismisses Lalu seating row

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

"It was a social event and we did not talk politics there," he said on his interaction with Modi.

Notes ban may hit property market by Rs 8 lakh crore

Notes ban may hit property market by Rs 8 lakh crore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The maximum fall on total market valuation will be in Mumbai (Rs 2,00,330 crore) followed by Bangalore (Rs 99,983 crore) and Gurgaon (Rs 79,059 crore).

Boy ends life after losing father's Rs 14 lakh in online game

Boy ends life after losing father's Rs 14 lakh in online game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The boy's father returned home after lodging a complaint with the bank manager, and narrated the matter to his family, the police said.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Pakistan announced a 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan following deadly border clashes. The agreement aims to facilitate dialogue and find a resolution to the conflict.

Parrikar's remarks on note ban ending Kashmir protests a misconception: Farooq

Parrikar's remarks on note ban ending Kashmir protests a misconception: Farooq

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

"If the defence minister thinks that by examination and change in currency (demonetisation), the storm, which has erupted here, will die down, then he has a misconception. This storm will not die down. Whatever they do, this storm is there and after exams, they will see that the storm will rise once again."

What steps taken?: SC to Delhi govt on cracker ban

What steps taken?: SC to Delhi govt on cracker ban

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih referred to newspaper reports mentioning a considerable violation of court orders.

Sebi lifts trading ban on Jane Street after Rs 4,843 cr deposit in escrow account

Sebi lifts trading ban on Jane Street after Rs 4,843 cr deposit in escrow account

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday announced that it has allowed Jane Street, the US-based proprietary trading firm accused of market manipulation, to resume trading after the company deposited the mandated Rs 4,843.57 crore in an escrow account. The move comes after Jane Street complied with Sebi's directive, issued in the interim order dated July 3, to deposit the amount in an escrow account.

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

From a modest start with baithaks of a handful of swayamsevaks in a small town in Nagpur, the RSS, which completes 100 years of its foundation on Thursday, has come a long way to become the world's biggest voluntary organisation with a pan-India presence, shaping the country's political and social discourse.

Buying a home? Banned notes can be useful!

Buying a home? Banned notes can be useful!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Looking for a way out, property developers deal in banned notes.

India scored a self-goal with Modi's note ban, taunts Chinese daily

India scored a self-goal with Modi's note ban, taunts Chinese daily

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India lost fastest growing major economy tag to China in the March quarter with a GDP growth of 6.1%

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Advertisers will pay 18 lakh to 25 lakh per 10 seconds, a 10% to 20% increase over the last Asia Cup final.

Note ban leaves politicians high and dry in UP ahead of polls

Note ban leaves politicians high and dry in UP ahead of polls

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Lead players in the poll-bound state are understood to be re-working their strategies on how to manage the campaign with less money with Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes becoming illegal tender in one stroke.

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

He, however, did not make it clear what aspects he wanted Modi to admit as the "mistake"

Sardar Patel, The Man Who United India

Sardar Patel, The Man Who United India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The rising tide of Indian nationalism meant that the people of princely states now were keen to become a part of a united and integrated India rather than remain subjects of a princely state. The Congress too supported the people's wish and it fell upon Patel to get the princes to agree. He did so magnificently, using every trick available, whether it was sweet talk or coercion; the rulers buckled and Patel earned the eternal gratitude of the entire nation.

Note ban positives from April, GST will unleash economy: Das

Note ban positives from April, GST will unleash economy: Das

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The positive effects of demonetisation will be visible from April and the completion of remonetisation process will drive consumption going forward, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said on Tuesday.

After lull during notes ban, banks return to CD market

After lull during notes ban, banks return to CD market

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

According to bond dealers, the spike in CD issuance could indicate that liquidity won't remain as comfortable by the end of the financial year (March 31) as it now is.

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta.

Centre is desperate, blundering: Vadra slams government on note ban

Centre is desperate, blundering: Vadra slams government on note ban

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Terming demonetisation as an 'unplanned and unthought process', Vadra wrote, "The government seems to have reached its levels of desperation to overcome the initial blunder it created."

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Increase of 10% to 12% likely in a bid to improve citizens' mood after demonetisation.

Nothing will deter us from fighting against note ban: Mamata

Nothing will deter us from fighting against note ban: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The TMC chief and West Bengal CM made the remarks after her party member received three calls from the CBI.

'A New Generation Refuses To Be Silent'

'A New Generation Refuses To Be Silent'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Discontent is deepest among young people.' 'They are weary of inequality, exclusion, and empty promises.'

PM slams Opposition for not letting House debate note ban

PM slams Opposition for not letting House debate note ban

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

He said Parliament in the past decades has debated a number of government decisions, which had caused tensions and social conflict, but it was now deadlocked by rival parties over a 'constructive decision' like demonetisation.

Note ban impact: Sensex set to miss year-end target

Note ban impact: Sensex set to miss year-end target

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

While analysts predicted the Sensex to cross 30,000 in 2016, the index currently stands 12% lower at 26,400.

'I Can't Say On September 22, I Will Be With A Stick'

'I Can't Say On September 22, I Will Be With A Stick'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'I am doing the drive in making sure that people pass this on. So the drive is not with distrust. The drive is just in case.' 'Just in case it doesn't get passed on, I am here.'

Modiji, how can these Indians cope with the note ban?

Modiji, how can these Indians cope with the note ban?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

How are the illiterate and aged coping with Modi's demonetisation, wonders Subir Roy.

'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I need 3-4 lakhs for the wedding. All prospective grooms demand a motorcycle which costs 1 to 1.5 lakhs, then you have to also give a bed, cupboard, utensils, fridge,' says Kamala, her wrinkled forehead furrowing with despair.

Are Your Gel Nails Secretly Ageing You?

Are Your Gel Nails Secretly Ageing You?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Gel nails look nice but your nails might not thank you for it later,' says Dr Rinky Kapoor, celebrity dermatologist and co-founder and director of The Esthetic Clinics. 'Think of nails as an investment. They're not just for beauty, they're a reflection of your overall health.'

Uneasy calm in Leh amid heavy police deployment; 50 detained

Uneasy calm in Leh amid heavy police deployment; 50 detained

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

An uneasy calm prevails in Ladakh as authorities enforce a curfew following clashes between security forces and protesters demanding statehood and constitutional protections. The violence resulted in fatalities and injuries, prompting detentions and political reactions.

SC refuses to stay note ban, but warns against 'surgical strike on people'

SC refuses to stay note ban, but warns against 'surgical strike on people'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

SC asked AG to file an affidavit about the measures undertaken by the govt and RBI to minimise public inconvenience.

Maha passes bill to curb urban Naxalism; won't misuse, assures CM

Maha passes bill to curb urban Naxalism; won't misuse, assures CM

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The Maharashtra legislative assembly passed the 'Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill' aimed at preventing unlawful activities of Left Wing Extremist organizations, focusing on urban Naxalism and passive militancy.