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Coal scam: Ex-coal secretary HC Gupta, two govt officials get bail

Coal scam: Ex-coal secretary HC Gupta, two govt officials get bail

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Former coal secretary and four others, including two serving government officials, were on Friday granted bail by a special court in connection with a coal blocks allocation scam case.

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position.

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The EU ambassador to India hoped the principle of equality will be upheld in the CAB. He also said that Pak must take action against terror groups.

Football Briefs: Suarez puts Barca on course for another Cup final

Football Briefs: Suarez puts Barca on course for another Cup final

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Railways to cut down delays, boost major projects

Railways to cut down delays, boost major projects

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The railways ministry has a capex target of Rs 1 lakh crore for the financial year.

India Inc pitches for rate cut to prop up growth

India Inc pitches for rate cut to prop up growth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

CII suggested the policy measures required to ease the tight liquidity situation by cutting CRR by at least 50 basis points.

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Oil slides to new 11-year low as Saudi-Iran row cuts chance of output curbs

Oil slides to new 11-year low as Saudi-Iran row cuts chance of output curbs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Oil has slumped from above $115 in June 2014 as shale oil from the United States has flooded the market

Solar trade spat: India hits back at US

Solar trade spat: India hits back at US

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

India said on Tuesday it was investigating US policies supporting solar panel makers, the latest move in an escalating row over renewable energy that has worsened already strained ties between the two countries.

Cricket Buzz: Buttler to maintain attacking approach

Cricket Buzz: Buttler to maintain attacking approach

Rediff.com22 May 2018

England batsman Jos Buttler has vowed not to curb his attacking instincts after earning a "surprise" recall to the Test team for the opening test against Pakistan starting at Lord's on Thursday.

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying said China-Pakistan cooperation is in accordance with the 48-member nuclear club, which supervises global nuclear commerce.

A white elephant called the Bullet train

A white elephant called the Bullet train

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The Bullet train is a childish desire to join an elite club at the cost of 99.9 per cent of rail passengers, says S Pushpavanam.

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

"We have decided to add new features to our convoy movement to and from Kashmir," CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar said.

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The MCA stadium at Gahunje in Pune will host the remaining six 'home' matches of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after these were shifted from the southern city following protests over the Cauvery water-sharing issue in the Tamil Nadu capital.

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Admiral Puri says it would be wasteful to buy a foreign helicopter, pay for transfer of technology, and develop manufacturing capability in an Indian private sector strategic partner when all this already exists with HAL.

LeT's student wing branded as terror outfit

LeT's student wing branded as terror outfit

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Tightening the noose around Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the United States on Wednesday designated the Pakistan-based terror group's student wing Al-Muhammadia Students a terrorist organisation and slapped sanctions against its two top leaders.

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Some organisational changes are likely in some of the key army formations.

Tea planters' cup of woes is spilling over

Tea planters' cup of woes is spilling over

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The tea industry, hit by rising costs, falling prices and political unrest in the North Bengal plantations, is especially vulnerable to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid slowdown blues, the government has unveiled a raft of measures over the past few months aimed at improving liquidity in the system, moderating interest rates as well as credit growth apart from addressing stress in the NBFC sector.

Hardly anything done to clean Ganga, situation extraordinarily bad: NGT

Hardly anything done to clean Ganga, situation extraordinarily bad: NGT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The green panel ordered a survey to seek views of the common people about what they feel on ground about the pollution in the Ganga.

Susan Rice joins White House as national security advisor

Susan Rice joins White House as national security advisor

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama's confidant Susan Rice, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, has joined the White House as the national security advisor.

IDBI Bank to declare Kingfisher Airlines 'wilful defaulter'

IDBI Bank to declare Kingfisher Airlines 'wilful defaulter'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Bank claims it wasn't quizzed by CBI, only financial information was sought.

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The railway division is in talks with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

Why Japan is betting big on Indian pharma cos

Why Japan is betting big on Indian pharma cos

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

One reason Japan is betting highly on Indian pharma is that these companies have strong cash flows, low leverage and high debt capacity for medium to large sized acquisitions.

Beckenbauer will answer FIFA questions, wants ban lifted

Beckenbauer will answer FIFA questions, wants ban lifted

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Franz Beckenbauer said on Sunday he is ready to answer questions from FIFA about an investigation into World Cup bidding by June 27 and believes that should remove any justification for its 90-day ban on him.

Where are the crude oil prices headed?

Where are the crude oil prices headed?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Despite the recovery to above $40 levels after hitting $28-29 in Jan, worries of over-supply in the face of weak demand remain.

Ruias to sell 49% in Essar Oil to Rosneft for Rs 10,500 cr

Ruias to sell 49% in Essar Oil to Rosneft for Rs 10,500 cr

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The transaction will lead to an open offer for minority holders.

Why curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions is not easy

Why curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions is not easy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Negotiating a sustainable compromise with Iran is not getting any easier, and this delay might not yield the desired result of bringing Tehran's nuclear programme under stringent limits, says Claude Smadja

Why Iran is upset with India

Why Iran is upset with India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'Tehran,' Foreign Minister Zarif said, 'had expected the Modi government to be "more resilient" in the face of Washington's bullying,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

10 PSU stocks worth buying

10 PSU stocks worth buying

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Known for stable returns, near debt-free status and dividend track record, these 10 PSU stocks are worth buying now.

The Railway Budget's many firsts

The Railway Budget's many firsts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Many of the steps outlined are innovative.

Finally, an army strike corps aimed at China

Finally, an army strike corps aimed at China

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The new 17 Strike Corps with 80,000 troops and a budget of Rs 64,000 crore will provided the much-needed offensive capacity against China. R S Chauhan reports.

American-made AK-47 set to fire through USA

American-made AK-47 set to fire through USA

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Kalashnikov USA announced on Tuesday that it is now selling AK-47 assault rifles and shotguns that have been manufactured at a US factory.

ISIL has become richest terrorist group: US senators

ISIL has become richest terrorist group: US senators

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Asserting that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has become the most well-funded terrorist group in recent memory, two top American senators have urged the Obama Administration to label the outfit as a 'Transnational Criminal Organisation', a designation given to Hezbollah.

21 banks lower lending rates after RBI rate cut

21 banks lower lending rates after RBI rate cut

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Banks have reduced their base rate or the minimum lending rate in the range of 0.1-0.5 per cent till April 15.

Will ICC appeal against Anderson-Jadeja 'not guilty' verdict?

Will ICC appeal against Anderson-Jadeja 'not guilty' verdict?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The decision on whether to appeal or not against judicial commissioner Gordon Lewis' verdict pronouncing both James Anderson and Ravindra Jadeja 'not guilty' in the Trent Bridge altercation lies entirely on International Cricket Council CEO Dave Richardson, who has six days to do so.

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Today pay-later services are available for practically anything under the sun. And these include small purchases like clothes, gadgets, movie tickets, and even food.

Get a credit card this Onam!

Get a credit card this Onam!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Let the festivities and celebrations begin; get yourself a credit card this Onam. Shop with it, earn reward points, make your family happy but remember to never go overboard or miss your payments, says Rajiv Raj

Face consequences if you go on strike: Centre to employees

Face consequences if you go on strike: Centre to employees

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'Any employee going on strike in any form would face the consequences which, besides deduction of wages, may also include appropriate disciplinary action.'