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CJI among SC judges who delivered Ayodhya ruling invited for Ram temple event

CJI among SC judges who delivered Ayodhya ruling invited for Ram temple event

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Besides the present CJI Chandrachud, former CJIs Ranjan Gogoi and SA Bobde and former judges Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer were part of the bench which had delivered the historic verdict on November 9, 2019.

Investors become poorer by Rs 6 lakh cr as markets crash

Investors become poorer by Rs 6 lakh cr as markets crash

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 6 lakh crore in a single day on Wednesday as the BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled over 790 points. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 790.34 points or 1.08 per cent to settle at 72,304.88. During the day, it slumped 872.93 points or 1.19 per cent to 72,222.29.

Rs 4000 cr missing link in electoral bonds data

Rs 4000 cr missing link in electoral bonds data

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The ECI data covers 20,421 bonds worth Rs 12,769 crore. The ADR data, however, collated information on 27,811 bonds worth Rs 16,492 crore. The gap is nearly Rs 4,000 crore and involves over 7,000 bonds.

Sensex climbs 228 points on buying in HDFC Bank, M&M

Sensex climbs 228 points on buying in HDFC Bank, M&M

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

M&M was the biggest gainer in the Sensex chart, rising 6.51 per cent, followed by NTPC, PowerGrid, SBI, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints and Wipro. In contrast, Axis Bank, ITC, HUL, Nestle India and Sun Pharma were among the laggards.

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Rediff.com6 May 2024

As Mumbai's real estate and electric vehicle penetration grows, two of the city's private power distribution companies, Adani Electricity and Tata Power, are eyeing a bigger business pie, particularly betting on high-value customers. Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML), the subsidiary which houses Adani Energy Solutions' Mumbai distribution business, recorded a six per cent growth in total units sold in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), the company's presentation shows. This gain came at over 13 per cent growth in the year-ago period.

Raj Thackeray May Get 1 Lok Sabha Seat

Raj Thackeray May Get 1 Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The MNS joining the BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra could help it with a 'Thackeray versus Thackeray' narrative, fielding Raj Thackeray, an articulate speaker, to take on his cousin Uddhav Thackeray.

India logs 797 new Covid cases, highest since May; 5 dead

India logs 797 new Covid cases, highest since May; 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India has logged 797 new cases of COVID-19, the highest in 225 days, while the number of active cases of the infection have been recorded at 4,091, the health ministry said on Friday.

India to buy 200 BrahMos missiles for Rs 19K cr to boost Navy

India to buy 200 BrahMos missiles for Rs 19K cr to boost Navy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has accorded approval for the procurement of more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and associated equipment for the Indian Navy at a cost of around Rs 19,000 crore, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Ahead of interim Budget, Sensex gains 612 points

Ahead of interim Budget, Sensex gains 612 points

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Benchmark equity indices climbed nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday on buying in HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. Investors are eyeing the two important events lined up ahead -- the interim budget and the US Fed interest rate decision -- to derive further cues from. Recovering all the early lost ground, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 612.21 points or 0.86 per cent to settle at 71,752.11.

Body of soldier's mother traced to Manipur hospital mortuary after 4 months

Body of soldier's mother traced to Manipur hospital mortuary after 4 months

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The fate of the soldier's aunt Neilam (55), brother-in-law Jamkhotang (40) and cousin Thangjam Haokip (25) still remain unknown.

Drop in onion and potato output; tomato slightly up

Drop in onion and potato output; tomato slightly up

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Onion and potato production is expected to be down in the 2023-24 crop year, while the tomato output could be marginally higher, the Department of Agriculture's first advance estimates of horticultural output released on Thursday showed. "Production of onion in 2023-24 is expected to be around 25.47 million tonnes compared to around 30.20 million tonnes last year due to a decrease of 3.43 million tonnes in Maharashtra, 0.99 million tonnes in Karnataka, 0.35 million tonnes in Andhra Pradesh and 0.31 million tonnes in Rajasthan," the official statement by the department of agriculture said.

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% on concerns over Middle East conflict

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% on concerns over Middle East conflict

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

From the Sensex basket, Tata Motors, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Power Grid, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance and Asian Paints were the major laggards.

Sensex jumps 349 points; Nifty scales fresh lifetime high

Sensex jumps 349 points; Nifty scales fresh lifetime high

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Among Sensex gainers, Power Grid jumped the most by 4.16 per cent after its board approved an investment of Rs 656 crore in transmission projects. Private lenders HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, IndusInd Bank and ICICI Bank were also among lead gainers. NTPC, Nestle and Hindustan Unilever also ended the session with gains.

What's Nirmalaji Praying For?

What's Nirmalaji Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

What some of our leaders were up to in the last couple of days.

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

On Tuesday, when trends indicated she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust... This victory belongs to all of you, this is the victory of your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan and in the honour of Mandi.'

AstraZeneca admits in court: Covishield causes TTS

AstraZeneca admits in court: Covishield causes TTS

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

United Kingdom-headquartered pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca (AZ) has admitted that in 'very rare cases' its Covid vaccine can cause a blood clot related side effect but the causal link is unknown, according to court papers being quoted in the UK media.

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

62 per cent of respondents across various demographics, including villages, towns, and cities, perceived a greater difficulty in securing employment compared to the previous five years, shows pre-poll survey by Centre for Study of Developing Societies.

Modi Meets Uma Thurman's Dad

Modi Meets Uma Thurman's Dad

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi had a typically hectic schedule soon after his arrival in the United States as he met with thinkers, businessmen and members of the Indian diaspora in New York City.

Indore Temple: Frantic Efforts To Rescue Survivors

Indore Temple: Frantic Efforts To Rescue Survivors

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Rescue operations being conducted for those trapped in the stepwell at a temple following a roof collapse in Indore on Thursday.

It is 40 Plus Degrees Outside...

It is 40 Plus Degrees Outside...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Heatwave conditions continued unabated as temperatures hovered in the range of 40 to 44 degrees Celsius over most parts of the country on Tuesday, April 18, with Hamirpur and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh sizzling at 44.2 degrees Celsius.

Infosys gets Rs 341 crore tax demand for assessment year 2020-21

Infosys gets Rs 341 crore tax demand for assessment year 2020-21

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Infosys has received a tax demand of Rs 341 crore for assessment year 2020-21 from the Income Tax Department, the IT services company said on Monday adding it is evaluating filing an appeal against the said order. The Bengaluru-headquartered company said it is in the process of evaluating the impact of the order on its financial statements for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2024. Infosys also said it is evaluating filing an appeal against this order.

Battle for short term money likely to turn more intense in March

Battle for short term money likely to turn more intense in March

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The need for money among banks, especially for short-term funds, may turn more intense in the last month of the financial year to feed the demand for capital for tax payments and meet year-end targets. The mobilisation of funds via the certificate of deposits (CDs) has seen a threefold increase to over Rs 60,000 crore in the fortnight that ended February 23 from around Rs 20,000 crore in the fortnight of January 26, 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.

No coercive steps against Wankhede in Sushant drugs case, says HC

No coercive steps against Wankhede in Sushant drugs case, says HC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Bombay high court on Monday said no coercive steps shall be taken against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede till April 10 on notices issued to him on the NCB's preliminary inquiry over irregularities in a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

When A Leopard Appeared In Court

When A Leopard Appeared In Court

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

A leopard entered the district court premises in Ghaziabad and injured several people.

Manish Sisodia's Arrest: AAP Protests!

Manish Sisodia's Arrest: AAP Protests!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Glimpses from AAP protests over Manish Sisodia's arrest.

UP court grants ASI 10 more days to submit Gyanvapi report

UP court grants ASI 10 more days to submit Gyanvapi report

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The court fixed December 11 as the next date of hearing in the matter, Yadav said.

PIX: Congress workers celebrate across country

PIX: Congress workers celebrate across country

Rediff.com13 May 2023

As the Congress marched ahead to win power in Karnataka, ousting the BJP from its only southern perch, celebrations broke out at its offices in Bengaluru, Delhi and several other places.

Television prices may go up by 10% in April due to rising open cell rates

Television prices may go up by 10% in April due to rising open cell rates

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Consumers may have to shell out more to buy television panels as manufacturers say they may raise prices again in April. The industry has been facing this issue of price rise post the pandemic and open cell prices have gone up by around 30 per cent in the last one year. And, television panel manufacturers expect this trend to continue.

Former NITI Aayog VC Arvind Panagariya to head Finance Commission

Former NITI Aayog VC Arvind Panagariya to head Finance Commission

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

The government on Sunday appointed former Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission. Joint Secretary in the finance ministry Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey will be the secretary to the commission, the government said in a notification. "The President is pleased to constitute a Finance Commission with Dr Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog and Professor, Columbia University, as the Chairman. Members of the Commission will be notified separately," it said.

Dimple Yadav Hits The Campaign Trail

Dimple Yadav Hits The Campaign Trail

Rediff.com9 May 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

Bengal CID refuses to give Shajahan Sheikh's custody to CBI

Bengal CID refuses to give Shajahan Sheikh's custody to CBI

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is likely to move the Calcutta high court on Wednesday against the West Bengal government for not handing over suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh's custody to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), a highly placed source said.

Swiggy gets one step closer to $1.25 bn IPO

Swiggy gets one step closer to $1.25 bn IPO

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Food delivery major Swiggy has received approval from its shareholders for a $1.25 billion initial public offering (IPO), according to filings made with the Registrar of Companies sourced by Tofler. The Bengaluru-based firm plans to raise as much as Rs 3,750 crore (around $450 million) via a fresh issue and up to Rs 6,664 crore (around $800 million) through an offer-for-sale (OFS) component, the filings stated.

Infosys loses $1.5 bn mega contract; client terminates deal

Infosys loses $1.5 bn mega contract; client terminates deal

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

IT services firm Infosys has said that a global company has decided to terminate a multi-year contract worth $1.5 billion with it. On September 14, 2023, Infosys announced a pact with a global company to offer enhanced digital experiences alongside modernisation and business operations services leveraging Infosys platforms and AI (Artificial Intelligence) solutions. In a BSE filing on Saturday, Infosys said the global company has now elected to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the parties will not be pursuing the master agreement."

A Bike Rally To Celebrate Women Power

A Bike Rally To Celebrate Women Power

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Women bikers take part in rallies in Delhi and Nagpur to commemorate International Women's Day.

SC refuses industry bodies' unlisted plea against electoral bond details

SC refuses industry bodies' unlisted plea against electoral bond details

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Not ordering disclosure of details of electoral bonds prior to April 12, 2019, was a "conscious choice" by the Constitution bench, the Supreme Court said on Monday while refusing to entertain the submissions of ASSOCHAM and CII against the disclosure of bond details on the ground of their plea not being listed.

'Muslims are obviously angry and disappointed'

'Muslims are obviously angry and disappointed'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'Not just Maharashtra, the Congress has not fielded even one Muslim candidate from Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa.'

When Modi Met Operation Dost Team

When Modi Met Operation Dost Team

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Prime Minister N D Modi interacted with members of the National Disaster Response Force and Indian Army who were deployed on Operation Dost in earthquake-shattered Turkey on Monday, February 20, 2023.

'Time for my Bollywood debut?': US envoy's Mumbai darshan

'Time for my Bollywood debut?': US envoy's Mumbai darshan

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Newly appointed Ambassador of the United States (US) to India Eric Garcetti visited Mumbai on Tuesday and met Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the actor's residence 'Mannat', besides offering prayers at Mumbadevi Temple and Jama Masjid.

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade.

MiG-29K aircraft suffers tyre burst at Goa airport, none hurt; flights hit

MiG-29K aircraft suffers tyre burst at Goa airport, none hurt; flights hit

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Due to the tyre burst, the aircraft got stranded on the taxiway, prompting authorities to shut the airport's runway till 4 pm, affecting the services of passenger flights, officials said.