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Kharge not invited to President's G20 dinner, Rahul says...

Kharge not invited to President's G20 dinner, Rahul says...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Interacting with the media at Brussels Press Club in Brussels, Gandhi said the government's action tells about its thinking.

Tableaux of states on Rajpath showcase India's cultural diversity

Tableaux of states on Rajpath showcase India's cultural diversity

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

25 tableaux of different states, departments and armed forces were part of the parade.

Is This Kid Attending Parliament?

Is This Kid Attending Parliament?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Ladakh's Lok Sabha MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal brought his wife Sonam Wangmo and son to Parliament on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

'Government woke up after so many days, solution must come out'

'Government woke up after so many days, solution must come out'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Bajrang Punia, Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadiyan, arrived at the minister's house for the meeting on Wednesday morning.

Celebrating Ganga Dussehra

Celebrating Ganga Dussehra

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Devotees gathered in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna, Moradabad, Haridwar, Agra and Kolkata on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, June 9, 2022.

RBI rejects 3 small finance banks' applications

RBI rejects 3 small finance banks' applications

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Reserve Bank of India has rejected three applications, including that of West End Housing Finance, for setting up small finance banks. These applications were found not suitable for granting of in-principle approval to set up small finance banks, it said in a statement on Tuesday. RBI had received about a dozen applications to set up banks under the guidelines for 'on tap' Licensing of Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks (SFBs).

Where In The World Are These Argentina Fans?

Where In The World Are These Argentina Fans?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Some of Argentina's most passionate fans can be found in towns and cities across football-crazy Kerala.

HUL's Q1 profit rises 6.9% to Rs 2,556 crore

HUL's Q1 profit rises 6.9% to Rs 2,556 crore

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Thursday reported a 6.9 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 2,556 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2023, riding on a gradual recovery in the FMCG industry despite operating in challenging environment. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,391 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, Hindustan Unilever Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated total income in the first quarter stood at Rs 15,679 crore as against Rs 14,757 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal.

Thalaiva Remembers Appu

Thalaiva Remembers Appu

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Rajinikanth traveled to Bengaluru to attend the Karnataka Ratna Award ceremony on Tuesday, November 1, which honoured the late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar.

Railways put Odisha tragedy toll at 278 as 3 more succumb to injuries

Railways put Odisha tragedy toll at 278 as 3 more succumb to injuries

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Apart from 278 deaths, 1,100 people were injured in the June 2 accident.

Why Hillary Clinton visited Ahmedabad

Why Hillary Clinton visited Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Hillary Clinton has long been an admirer of Ela Bhatt, the renowned Gandhian and founder of the Self-Empowered Women's Association, who passed into the ages last year.

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The bus was carrying pilgrims from outside Jammu and Kashmir to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Katra is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine atop Trikuta hills.

Maoist leader Sanjoy Deepak carrying Rs 25 lakh bounty held in Hyderabad

Maoist leader Sanjoy Deepak carrying Rs 25 lakh bounty held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Rao's history includes arrests in 2000 by Sahadha police of Nandurbar district and subsequent releases, as well as an underground stint in 2002, leading to his arrest by Malkanoor PS police of Karnataka in 2005.

Adani plans to build 10 GW solar manufacturing capacity by 2027

Adani plans to build 10 GW solar manufacturing capacity by 2027

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is planning to build 10 GW of integrated solar manufacturing capacity by 2027, as it looks to capture energy transition business, sources close to the company said. Adani Group currently has a solar manufacturing capacity of 4 GW. Adani Solar has a confirmed order book of over 3,000 MW in exports that are to be serviced over the next 15 months, they said, adding Adani, recently, raised $394 million for solar manufacturing from Barclays PLC and Deutsche Banks AG through a trade finance facility.

Thiruvalluvar Is Protected From The Sea

Thiruvalluvar Is Protected From The Sea

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The 133-feet Thiruvalluvar statue was recently maintained by the Tamil Nadu government with chemical coating for saving the granite monument from the sea's salt wind in Kanyakumari.

BJP names candidates for bypolls, fields SP rebel from Ghosi

BJP names candidates for bypolls, fields SP rebel from Ghosi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The party has fielded Parvati Das for the by-election to the Bageshwar assembly seat in Uttarakhand and Lijinlal G for the Puthuppally assembly seat in Kerala.

Cruelty under Section 498A not applicable to live-in relationships: HC

Cruelty under Section 498A not applicable to live-in relationships: HC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Section 498A of the IPC provides the punishment for the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman who subjects her to cruelty.

India Has A New CDS!

India Has A New CDS!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

As CDS, General Chauhan's primary task will be to implement the theaterisation model to bring in tri-services synergy by rolling out integrated military commands.

If Sharif, Modi could meet, then...: Raut on Pawars meet

If Sharif, Modi could meet, then...: Raut on Pawars meet

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

I think Sharad Pawar invited Ajit Pawar for the INDIA bloc meeting, Raut said.

Kathakali At The Gateway

Kathakali At The Gateway

Rediff.com24 May 2023

On Tuesday, the current lot of G20 visitors toured three colonial landmarks in south Mumbai -- the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation's heritage building headquarters, the magnificent Gateway of India and the Taj Palace hotel.

Limbless bodies, bloodbath on tracks: Odisha train crash survivor

Limbless bodies, bloodbath on tracks: Odisha train crash survivor

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'It was a sight that I will never forget. God help the families. My condolences'

Do Marxists Believe In Santa?

Do Marxists Believe In Santa?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan -- a devotee of Marx and Engels, Lenin and Stalin for well over half a century -- was spotted with a man and child with a starling resemblance to St Nick aka Santa Claus aka Ded Moroz (as Santa is known in Vladmir and Josef's native Russia).

Rajasthan replay? Cong caught between Sidda and DKS

Rajasthan replay? Cong caught between Sidda and DKS

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Here is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the two aspiring CMs.

Centre to prepare SOPs for journalists after Atiq's killing

Centre to prepare SOPs for journalists after Atiq's killing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The MHA, under the leadership of the prime minister and guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will prepare the SOPs for the safety and security of journalists, they said.

Modi holds review meet as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

Modi holds review meet as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Officials in coastal Devbhumi Dwarka said around 1,300 people have been shifted to safer places so far.

Indian nationals arrive from Ukraine

Indian nationals arrive from Ukraine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

>Two hundred and forty one Indians in the Ukraine returned on a special Air India flight from Kyiv amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions.

Ambani scions get seats on Reliance board

Ambani scions get seats on Reliance board

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Shareholders have given approval to the appointment of Ambani scions Akash, Isha and Anant on board of Reliance Industries, the company said in a stock exchange filing.

Making Waves: Dad, Daughter Make History

Making Waves: Dad, Daughter Make History

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Father-daughter duo, Flying Officer Ananya Sharma and Air Commodore Sanjay Sharma created history when they flew in the same formation of Hawk-132 aircraft at IAF Station Bidar, where Flying Officer Ananya is undergoing her training before she graduates onto superior fighter aircraft.

23 held after violence during voting in Karnataka village

23 held after violence during voting in Karnataka village

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The villagers stopped a section officer's vehicle which was carrying reserved EVMs for the assembly elections and damaged two control and ballot units each and three VVPATs (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail), the EC said in a statement.

Japan's Sumo Wrestlers In India!

Japan's Sumo Wrestlers In India!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

A member of the audience participates as Sumo wrestlers perform during the Nissan Konnichiwa Japan 2022 event in New Delhi.

Why Biden told Modi, 'I should take your autograph'

Why Biden told Modi, 'I should take your autograph'

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he too is finding it difficult to accommodate all the requests he is getting for a community event, where Modi will speak on Tuesday, even though the Sydney venue has a capacity of 20,000, officials added.

Mamata Consoles KK's Family

Mamata Consoles KK's Family

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The West Bengal government paid its last respects to renowned singer KK with a gun salute to his mortal remains.

Elgar case: Vernon, Ferreira likely to walk out of jail next week

Elgar case: Vernon, Ferreira likely to walk out of jail next week

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Activists Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira, accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, are likely to walk out of jail only next week after securing bail from the Supreme Court on Friday as certain formalities are to be completed before they are released, defence lawyers said in Mumbai.

Nifty scales Mount 20K, Sensex regains 67,000

Nifty scales Mount 20K, Sensex regains 67,000

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Power Grid, Maruti, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, ITC, Nestle and Mahindra & Mahindra were the major gainers. Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the laggards.

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'During the nine years of BJP rule, not a single temple has been reconstructed.' 'They might have constructed the Ram temple as it is an emotional issue. But they are not much interested in issues like heritage.'

Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 1.80 lakh crore have come back in banks: Das

Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 1.80 lakh crore have come back in banks: Das

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said about 50 per cent of Rs 2,000 notes in circulation has come back in the banking system since the RBI announced withdrawal of the highest denomination currency last month. As on March 31, 2023, he said, Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 3.62 lakh crore were in circulation. "So far, Rs 1.80 lakh crore have come back after the announcement," he said during an interaction with media after releasing the bi-monthly monetary policy here.

NSE warns investors against assured return investment schemes

NSE warns investors against assured return investment schemes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday asked investors not to put their money in guaranteed returns investment schemes offered by three individuals. The advisory came after the exchange found that the three individuals -- Veena (associated with Algo Master), Ankita Mishra and Vishal -- were offering such schemes. In a statement, the bourse said that these persons are not registered either as members or authorised persons with any registered member of the NSE.

Severe cold conditions persist in North India

Severe cold conditions persist in North India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Delhi recorded a cold wave for the second consecutive day on Friday, with the minimum temperature at Ayanagar in southwest Delhi plunging to a numbing 1.8 degrees Celsius.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

4 heavily-armed terrorists travelling to Kashmir in truck killed

4 heavily-armed terrorists travelling to Kashmir in truck killed

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The terrorists were intercepted near Tawi Bridge when they were travelling in a truck to Kashmir.