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Tikait gives govt time till Oct 2 to repeal farm laws

Tikait gives govt time till Oct 2 to repeal farm laws

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Tikait claimed a few inputs had been received regarding some "miscreants trying to disrupt peace" during the "chakka jam" that was announced for 12 noon to 3 pm on Saturday.

EPFO net new enrolments grow nearly 20% in Feb

EPFO net new enrolments grow nearly 20% in Feb

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Net new enrolments with retirement fund body EPFO grew by nearly 20 per cent to 12.37 lakh in February compared to the same month in 2020, according to the payroll data released on Tuesday, providing a perspective on formal sector employment amid the coronavirus pandemic. The provisional payroll data of EPFO highlights a growing trend with the addition of 12.37 lakh net subscribers during the month of February, 2021, a Labour Ministry statement said. The data reflects growth of 3.52 per cent in net subscribers addition in February 2021 over January 2021.

UP outcome will impact national politics

UP outcome will impact national politics

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The Bengal outcome can have a marginal impact on national politics. Whereas elections in UP next year might still change the course ahead of the parliamentary poll in 2024, observes Virendra Kapoor.

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

In a statement, the PMO said three vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which two are in Phase II and one is in Phase-III. It further said Indian Scientists and research teams are collaborating and strengthening the research capacities in neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

LOST your JOB? Please read this

LOST your JOB? Please read this

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Job opportunities will be available in pharma, retail, medical, virtual business operating sectors, IT sector, telecommunications, infrastructure development, healthcare sector and e-commerce.'

RBI plans to speed up cheque clearance. Here's how

RBI plans to speed up cheque clearance. Here's how

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The cheque truncation system, which is currently operational at the major clearing houses of the country, has stabilised well and it has made large efficiency gains: RBI

Should you invest in Barbeque Nation IPO?

Should you invest in Barbeque Nation IPO?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Barbeque Nation IPO: The promoters hold 60.24 per cent stake, CX Partners owns 33.79 per cent and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investment firm Alchemy Capital holds 2.05 per cent in the company.

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

NPAs under Mudra scheme rise to 5% for public sector banks

NPAs under Mudra scheme rise to 5% for public sector banks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Former RBI governors Urjit Patel and Raghuram Rajan have also expressed worry about the Mudra scheme, particularly government's target-setting practice and the rising bad loans.

Ready for Akshay as Bachchan Pandey?

Ready for Akshay as Bachchan Pandey?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the forthcoming Southside remakes.

Netaji's grand nephew wants Muslims included in CAA

Netaji's grand nephew wants Muslims included in CAA

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Bose, a grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have categorically noted the Citizenship (Amendment) Act is not based on religion.

How the iconic Modern bread travelled from Chennai to Mexico

How the iconic Modern bread travelled from Chennai to Mexico

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Wrapped in blue and orange wax paper, it's a familiar sight on the shelves of kirana stores across the country. Given how well travelled and mobile it is - starting its journey in Chennai, then turning to Singapore and now landing in Mexico - you could say it lives up to its name: Modern. Modern Food Enterprises, the company that manufactures and sells the bread in question as well as other bakery products under the "Modern" brand name, has recently been sold to the world's largest baking company, Grupo Bimbo, for an undisclosed amount. This latest transaction is the second change of guard at Modern within five years and third since the government divested the company at the turn of the century. At a time, when the National Democratic Alliance government has decided to privatise, or shut down, public sector enterprises except for those deemed strategic, Modern makes for a promising case study of how divestment led to the brand's growth, both in revenue and reach.

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If you delay the diagnosis even by 24 hours, in that 24 hours individuals would have affected more people.' 'So, contact tracing, testing, isolation, quarantine needs to continue.'

'I am definitely a grey character'

'I am definitely a grey character'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't find characters that are not grey that exciting.'

Day 25: Anti-CAA protest continues in Shaheen Bagh

Day 25: Anti-CAA protest continues in Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'There's no going back on this protest till the CAA is repealed and the government assures of dropping the NRC proposal'

Country needs to be prepared for 3rd Covid surge: SC to Centre

Country needs to be prepared for 3rd Covid surge: SC to Centre

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the country needs to be prepared for the third wave of COVID-19 which experts say could be more harmful, especially for children, and emphasised upon the need to create buffer stock of oxygen.

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

As part of its expansion plans, Jio has announced the roll-out of Internet of Things (IoT) services in association with Samsung, which will help consumers and enterprises.

Big fat Indian weddings to the rescue of 5-star hotels

Big fat Indian weddings to the rescue of 5-star hotels

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Hotels are also relying on couples who had earlier planned destination weddings but are now considering options within the country.

Muslim League challenges citizenship bill in SC

Muslim League challenges citizenship bill in SC

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The IUML alleged that the bill violates the fundamental Right to Equality of the Constitution.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

How both car owners and govt stand to gain from FASTags

How both car owners and govt stand to gain from FASTags

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While the most obvious beneficiary of this roll-out will be manufacturers of FASTags, or the Radio Frequency Identification chips, a PwC report says implementation of a pan-India electronic toll collection system on national highways may help save approximately Rs 87,000 crore annually.

Fresh 48-hour ban on campaigning on Azam Khan

Fresh 48-hour ban on campaigning on Azam Khan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

This is the second time this month that the EC has imposed a ban on him. The fresh ban will come into force at 6.00 am on Wednesday.

Are you ready for these movies?

Are you ready for these movies?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest projects announced during the lockdown.

Banks defer 2-day strike called on September 26-27

Banks defer 2-day strike called on September 26-27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Finance secretary Rajiv Kumar was positive in formation of a committee consisting all concerned to address the issues arising out of the proposed merger of 10 banks including preserving the identity of all the banks.

Car majors suspend manufacturing operations

Car majors suspend manufacturing operations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Hyundai Motor and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have announced the suspension of manufacturing operations at their respective plants amid coronavirus outbreak. On Sunday, various automakers like Maruti Suzuki India, Honda Cars, Mahindra & Mahindra and Fiat announced a temporary halt in manufacturing operations at their respective facilities.

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

Vardhan reviews preparedness for vaccination drive

Vardhan reviews preparedness for vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first phase of the pan India roll-out of COVID-19 vaccination drive at 10.30 am via video conferencing.

Hathras case exposes under-utilised Nirbhaya scheme

Hathras case exposes under-utilised Nirbhaya scheme

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The high-profile rape cases in Hathras, in Unnao (2018) and Kathua (2018) show that the infrastructure slated under the Nirbhaya Fund is either absent or inefficient, reports Geetanjali Krishna.

Healthy people might have to wait till 2022 for Covid vaccine: WHO

Healthy people might have to wait till 2022 for Covid vaccine: WHO

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Addressing an online question and answer session, WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said there would be at least one effective vaccine by 2021 but it would be available 'only in limited quantities'. "Most people agree, it's starting with healthcare workers, and frontline workers, but even there, you need to define which of them are at highest risk, and then the elderly, and so on," Swaminathan said on prioritising who gets the vaccine first.

'I don't plan my films for posterity'

'I don't plan my films for posterity'

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'If am in a plane with a superstar and a screenwriter, I would rather sit next to the writer.'

India set for biggest ever spectrum sale

India set for biggest ever spectrum sale

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Eyeing a record high spectrum sale of Rs 1 lakh crore, the government on Wednesday fixed the base price for 3G auction at Rs 3,705 crore per mega hertz - which itself can fetch over Rs 17,000 crore (Rs 170 billion) from this band.

3G auction closes; licence bid touches Rs 16,828cr

3G auction closes; licence bid touches Rs 16,828cr

Rediff.com19 May 2010

According to sources, Bharti, Idea and Vodafone Essar have won in some of the circles in the auction that lasted 34 days.

Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'The Telugu original with its brilliant rendering of the hero by Vijay Deverakonda works better than Kabir Singh.' 'It also has a sharper play of caste politics and raw authenticity of characters rooted in a local universe that gets lost in translation when it is remade for a pan-India audience,' argues Ritwik Sharma.

Airtel to acquire Tikona's 4G biz for about Rs 1,600 cr

Airtel to acquire Tikona's 4G biz for about Rs 1,600 cr

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

With this acquisition, Airtel will be second company, after Reliance Jio, in the country to have pan-India presence in 2300 Mhz band

For 6th time in a row, RBI leaves key rate unchanged, lowers GDP to 9.5%

For 6th time in a row, RBI leaves key rate unchanged, lowers GDP to 9.5%

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to leave benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent but maintained an accommodative stance as the economy faces heat of the second Covid wave.

Coronavirus: 3.8 cr people may lose jobs in tourism, hospitality sectors

Coronavirus: 3.8 cr people may lose jobs in tourism, hospitality sectors

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

A large percentage of total tourism business activity of India, which is estimated at $28 billion+ in forex and upwards of Rs 2 lakh crore in domestic tourism activity will be at economic risk through the year.

Cancel broadband spectrum held by Reliance Jio: CAG

Cancel broadband spectrum held by Reliance Jio: CAG

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The CAG has suggested canceling nationwide broadband spectrum allocated to Infotel Broadband Services, now a Reliance Industries company, for allegedly rigging the auction and violating rules.

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of its own, notes Pavan Lall.

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'In India the box office numbers are insane. It released with 7 other films It still did 70 crores during pandemic times. 'To have your second feature film in Telugu create this kind of impact is a dream come true.'