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BJP Stonethrowers Clash With Bengal Cops

BJP Stonethrowers Clash With Bengal Cops

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Violent clashes were witnessed in Bengal on Wednesday, September 13, 2022, during the Bharatiya Janata Party's Nabanna Abhijan (March to Secretariat) protest against the Mamata Banerjee government's alleged corruption.

1 killed, 8 injured in clash over religious post in Maharashtra's Akola

1 killed, 8 injured in clash over religious post in Maharashtra's Akola

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The police appealed to citizens not to panic and not to believe in any rumour.

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'They hate him so much that if PM Modi says the Sun rises in the east the Congress will say the Sun rises in the west.'

Delhi Police gives nod to 'Muslim Mahapanchayat'

Delhi Police gives nod to 'Muslim Mahapanchayat'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The city police told the Delhi high court on Friday they have granted permission to Mission Save Constitution, an organisation that claims to be working for protection of citizen rights, to hold an 'All India Muslim Mahapanchayat' at the Ramlila grounds on December 18 subject to certain conditions for safe and smooth conduct of the event.

Hindenburg report a malicious attempt to hurt stocks: Adani

Hindenburg report a malicious attempt to hurt stocks: Adani

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday reiterated that the Hindenburg report was a combination of misinformation and discredited allegations. Speaking at the AGM of his group companies, he said that on the eve of Republic Day this year, US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research published a report to short group stocks just as it was planning to launch the largest Follow-on Public Offering in India's history.

Adani Ports to buy back another $195 mn of bonds

Adani Ports to buy back another $195 mn of bonds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone will prepay $195 million of debt due in 2024 as the conglomerate helmed by Gautam Adani looks to boost investors' confidence post being targeted by a US short-seller. In a stock exchange filing, APSEZ said it will buy back $195 million of bonds due in 2024 using its cash reserves. Out of the $520 million principal outstanding, $325 million will be left after the buyback, it said.

Pakistan's Deadly Drone Delivered Package

Pakistan's Deadly Drone Delivered Package

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

3 pistols, 4 grenades, 6 magazines and 48 rounds were recovered from the drone-delivered package.

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IT major HCL Technologies' Shiv Nadar has retained his position as the 'most generous Indian' in 2023 as well, with a 76 per cent jump in his donations at Rs 2,042 crore. Wipro's Azim Premji's donations zoomed by 267 per cent to Rs 1,774 crore during the same year, according to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 released on Thursday. Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani donated Rs 376 crore in the year, which is an 8 per cent decline.

Rubaiya case: Yasin Malik, aide appear in court; another accused identified

Rubaiya case: Yasin Malik, aide appear in court; another accused identified

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Ali Mohammad Mir, who is the prime accused in the kidnapping case after Malik, had taken Rubaiya Sayeed in his vehicle to Sopore from Srinagar and kept her at a guesthouse.

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

One person was killed and 10 others suffered injuries when members of two communities clashed at a village in Maharashtra's Satara district following an 'objectionable' post on social media, police said.

With rains at unprecedented low in August, kiranas keep less stocks

With rains at unprecedented low in August, kiranas keep less stocks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

With the rains at unprecedented low in August, kiranas are thinking twice before stocking up on goods. "With August 2023 rain shortfall at almost a 100-year low, we are seeing kiranas stocking up very carefully," Akshay D'Souza, chief of growth and insights at Bizom. He added, "As we look ahead, it does seem that the impact of rains in September will be critical to the sowing season.

Powered by utility vehicles, PV dispatches to dealers increased 9% in August: SIAM

Powered by utility vehicles, PV dispatches to dealers increased 9% in August: SIAM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose 9 per cent year-on-year in August on the back of strong demand for utility models, industry body SIAM said on Monday. Overall passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers rose to 359,228 units last month from 328,376 units in August 2022. Utility vehicle sales increased 34 per cent year-on-year to 181,825 units.

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Appearing before cheering fans at the star-studded opening ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata on Thursday, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan spoke of staying positive and alive, and on the new crop of historical films being steeped in 'fictionalised jingoism'.

No question hour, private members' business in special Parliament session

No question hour, private members' business in special Parliament session

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

A session of both Houses of Parliament will be held from September 18-22 without Question Hour or private members' business, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha secretariats said on Saturday.

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The first President born after Independence takes office.

When PM installed the Sengol in new Parliament

When PM installed the Sengol in new Parliament

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The prime minister prostrated before the Sengol and sought blessings from high priests of various 'adheenams' in Tamil Nadu with the holy sceptre in hand.

Parineeti's Mumbai Home Decked Up

Parineeti's Mumbai Home Decked Up

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha are said to be getting engaged on May 13.

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

"Nari shakti" and women empowerment dominated the theme of tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.

Regulation doesn't take away minority status: SC on AMU

Regulation doesn't take away minority status: SC on AMU

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Merely because an educational institution is regulated by a statute does not take away from it the character of a minority institution, the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday as it commenced hearing the vexed question of minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

SC throws helpline to 284 students from violence-hit Manipur

SC throws helpline to 284 students from violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday came to the rescue of 284 students from ethnic violence-hit Manipur by giving them the option of attending classes online at Manipur university or getting relocated to Assam University in Silchar or the North East Hill University in Shillong.

Detained inside our flats ahead of Modi's DU visit,' claim AISA activists

Detained inside our flats ahead of Modi's DU visit,' claim AISA activists

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

A senior Delhi Police officer, however, said no student was detained.

Odisha accident: Safety commission submits report to railway board

Odisha accident: Safety commission submits report to railway board

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The contents of the report could not be immediately ascertained.

Aaditya Thackeray moves HC, seeks to be heard in Sushant death case PIL

Aaditya Thackeray moves HC, seeks to be heard in Sushant death case PIL

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has moved the Bombay high court seeking to be heard before any order is passed in a public interest litigation demanding a CBI probe in connection with the deaths of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager Disha Salian.

RBI retains inflation forecast for FY24 at 5.4%

RBI retains inflation forecast for FY24 at 5.4%

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Reserve Bank on Friday retained the inflation forecast for 2023-24 at 5.4 per cent, and vowed to take timely measures to prevent any spillovers of global food and fuel price shocks. Stressing that the Reserve Bank has identified high inflation as a major risk to macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth, Governor Shaktikanta Das said the September retail inflation number may be lower than August and July prints. The headline inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) moderated to 4.6 per cent in first quarter of 2023-24 as compared to 7.3 per cent in the same period a year ago.

Bilkis Bano case: SC says Gujarat govt 'usurped power'

Bilkis Bano case: SC says Gujarat govt 'usurped power'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Gujarat government was "complicit and acted in tandem with one of the convicts", the SC said.

When Children Dressed As Lord Krishna

When Children Dressed As Lord Krishna

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Children dress up as Lord Krishna on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.

When the Finance Minister did Yoga

When the Finance Minister did Yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman performed yoga during a mass yoga session at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Chidambaram on parliamentary panel reviewing new criminal laws

Chidambaram on parliamentary panel reviewing new criminal laws

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday nominated former home minister and Congress member P Chidambaram to the department-related parliamentary standing committee on home affairs.

Rahul Ready To Plough For Kinder Bharat

Rahul Ready To Plough For Kinder Bharat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

What were our political leaders up to on the weekend?

Hindu women move SC for ASI survey of 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Hindu women move SC for ASI survey of 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The plaintiffs submitted that the exact nature of the 'Shivling' can be determined after removing the artificial/modern walls/floors surrounding it and by undertaking a survey of the entire sealed area by excavation and using other scientific methods.

Minority or not has to be decided by today's standards, says SC in AMU case

Minority or not has to be decided by today's standards, says SC in AMU case

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

An institution of national importance must reflect the "national structure", the Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday while pointing out that around 70 to 80 per cent students studying at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) are Muslims even without reservation.

Adani Group net profit up 107% in first half of FY24 but sales slow down

Adani Group net profit up 107% in first half of FY24 but sales slow down

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The net profit of the listed Adani group companies more than doubled year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the first half of 2023-24 (H1FY24), even as their revenue declined in this period. The nine firms posted a 107.7 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 23,929 crore in April-September compared to the year-ago period. Net sales, on the other hand, were down 14 per cent to Rs 1.49 trillion in H1FY24, data collated by Business Standard showed.

Uddhav's Sena eyeing 8 out of 10 LS seats in Mumbai metro region

Uddhav's Sena eyeing 8 out of 10 LS seats in Mumbai metro region

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena is keen to contest eight out of the 10 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with some 'give and take' in the next elections, sources said on Tuesday.

When Mary Kom And Vidya Got Together...

When Mary Kom And Vidya Got Together...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Here's how some Bollywood stars spent their Thursday.

Tearful Mahesh Babu At Father Krishna's Funeral

Tearful Mahesh Babu At Father Krishna's Funeral

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Superstar Krishna passed into the ages on November 15, sending the Telugu film industry in a state of mourning.

Tri-services guard of honour for Supreme Commander Droupadi Murmu

Tri-services guard of honour for Supreme Commander Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

After assuming office, President Murmu inspected a tri-services guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 15.

'We Stand With Bilkis Bano!'

'We Stand With Bilkis Bano!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Women's organisations in Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai protested against the Gujarat government's remission of the sentence to convicts in the Bilkis Bano case/

Why Are The Scindias Bowing To Amit Shah?

Why Are The Scindias Bowing To Amit Shah?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend...