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Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Avoid relying on a bank RM for investment advice. Instead, approach a Sebi-registered investment advisor whose livelihood depends on the fee paid by his customers and not on product commissions.

Maruti Suzuki Q2 net profit jumps over 80%

Maruti Suzuki Q2 net profit jumps over 80%

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Maruti Suzuki India's net profit surged 80.3 per cent to Rs 3,716.5 crore in the September quarter, driven by better sales, softening commodity prices, cost reduction efforts and higher non-operating income. The company had delivered a net profit of Rs 2,061.5 crore in the year-ago period, Maruti Suzuki India said in a statement on Friday. Maruti said it is expecting the affordability of small cars in the domestic market to come back in the next 2-3 years in the face of rising income levels of people and a growing economy, among others.

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the House adopted the report of its Ethics Committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

Feel sorry for those who think Rahul will defeat Modi: Himanta

Feel sorry for those who think Rahul will defeat Modi: Himanta

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Gandhi, who is being attacked by the BJP for his 'democracy under attack' in India remarks in the UK, had addressed a press conference in the national capital on Thursday, after being disallowed from defending himself inthe Lok Sabha and said if Indian democracy was functioning, he would be able to say his piece in Parliament, asserting that it is a 'test of democracy'.

Army contingents display evolution of uniforms, rifles since 1947

Army contingents display evolution of uniforms, rifles since 1947

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Three marching contingents of the Indian Army wore uniforms and carried rifles from previous decades, while one contingent wore the new combat uniform and carried the latest Tavor rifles at Republic Day Parade-2022 (RDP-2022) as a part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrating the 75th year of India's independence.

'No leader can match up to Modi'

'No leader can match up to Modi'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal can be the game changers of 2024.'

Govt may clear 5 of 7 Collegium recommendations for elevation to SC

Govt may clear 5 of 7 Collegium recommendations for elevation to SC

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

On December 13 last year, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended to the government to appoint Justice Pankaj Mithal, Chief Justice, Rajasthan high court; Justice Sanjay Karol, Chief Justice, Patna high court; Justice P V Sanjay Kumar, Chief Justice, Manipur high court; Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah of Patna high court; and Justice Manoj Misra of Allahabad high court as apex court judges.

Muslim neighbours help family with slain Kashmiri Pandit's last rites

Muslim neighbours help family with slain Kashmiri Pandit's last rites

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

A day after he was shot dead by terrorists, Kashmiri Pandit bank guard Sanjay Sharma was cremated in his native village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday, with his Muslim neighbours lending a helping hand to his grief-stricken family.

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

A democracy is one, only if it has a robust Opposition. And as its actions show, the Modi-BJP combine gives two hoots for that. So, the Opposition must learn to convince people why the BJP must go. Else, it can count down to 2029, points out Shyam G Menon.

Pawar's stand on Adani will not affect Oppn unity: Raut

Pawar's stand on Adani will not affect Oppn unity: Raut

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Saturday said Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar not favouring formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe allegations against the Adani group will not lead to cracks in opposition unity.

Chided by BJP MP, Delhi Jal Board official bathes in Yamuna

Chided by BJP MP, Delhi Jal Board official bathes in Yamuna

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A senior Delhi Jal Board (DJB) official on Sunday bathed in water taken from a stretch of the Yamuna where the utility sprayed a chemical to dissipate foam in the river.

Halla Bol Or Rahul Lao Rally?

Halla Bol Or Rahul Lao Rally?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Glimpses from the Congress party's Halla Bol rally at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday, September 4, 2022

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Contests in 13 seats would attract most attention during the Chhattisgarh assembly elections as they feature prominent leaders of the Congress and BJP.

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Congress on Wednesday asserted that the only way to comprehensively investigate the Adani issue is through a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and claimed that the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee would be a 'clean chit' panel for the government.

Thank You, Supreme Court!

Thank You, Supreme Court!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

In a relief to 4,000 families facing imminent threat of demolition of their houses in a bitterly cold winter, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Uttarakhand high court order for removal of encroachments from 29 acres of land claimed by the railways in Haldwani, terming it a 'human issue' and saying 50,000 people cannot be uprooted overnight.

Slammed by Ajit Pawar, Raut says he only listens to Sharad Pawar

Slammed by Ajit Pawar, Raut says he only listens to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Ajit Pawar had also slammed Raut without taking the latter's name and said spokespersons of other parties were behaving like NCP's spokespersons.

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.

'Yes, we are coming back'

'Yes, we are coming back'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I want us not to underestimate Indian voters. They can tell good work from bad.'

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'The entire electorate of Wayanad is joyful. Rahulji is with us and we are with him wherever he is.'

'Why Worship Modi For Women Reservation Bill?'

'Why Worship Modi For Women Reservation Bill?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'This is not about revering women; this is about women entering politics.' 'This is about women having a say in how State policies have to be shaped.'

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The communication was clear, transparent and worded in a manner that did not induce any fear in the minds of the people, point out A K Bhattacharya.

Dhaba murder: Sahil Gehlot's father among 5 held for conspiracy

Dhaba murder: Sahil Gehlot's father among 5 held for conspiracy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

According to sources, Sahil and Nikki, who lived in a live-in relationship, had got married at a temple in Noida in October 2020.

A Selfie With Naveen Babu

A Selfie With Naveen Babu

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Justice Sanjay Kumar Mishra, acting chief justice of the Uttarakhand high court, and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik take a selfie at the joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of high courts at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.

Why women's reservation bill is pending for 27 years

Why women's reservation bill is pending for 27 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

While the BJP and the Congress have always supported the bill, opposition by other parties and demands from some for quota for backward classes within the women's quota have been key sticking points.

After joining BJP, Anil Antony talks about relations with father

After joining BJP, Anil Antony talks about relations with father

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Talking about the relationship with his father, Anil Antony said, "We all are different and our thinking is also different. Joining the BJP is my personal decision and my father has been associated with the Congress for many decades. He has a different attachment to the Congress."

Kashmiri Pandit's Killers Gunned Down

Kashmiri Pandit's Killers Gunned Down

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Two terrorists believed to be behind Sunday's killing of a Kashmiri Pandit were gunned down early on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces inside a mosque in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. An Indian Army jawan was also killed.

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The situation in Manipur and the Delhi services ordinance are set to dominate the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Thursday with the Opposition gearing up to raise these issues to corner the government.

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday extended by two weeks the protection from coercive action it has granted to four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two first information reports (FIRs) lodged against them in Manipur for allegedly promoting enmity between different groups.

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A fierce competition among parties to offer freebies and guarantees, a scramble for tribal, OBC, women votes and a touch of Hindutva -- all have combined to make the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls a high-stakes battle with main rivals BJP and the Congress pulling out all the stops to gain power.

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has said that 31 bills will be taken up in the monsoon session. Among these include the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023.

Sanjay Raut backs Adityanath over Asad's encounter

Sanjay Raut backs Adityanath over Asad's encounter

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Criminals and terrorists have no caste or religion, he said, adding that those who have suspicions on such police action can always approach courts for remedial measures.

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

'The relationship between Kashmiri Pandits and Article 370 is vexed.' 'Sentiment in Jammu towards Article 370 was largely unfavourable and Jammu resented being lumped with Kashmir and placed on a different footing from the rest of India.'

'It may take time for EV to become your only car'

'It may take time for EV to become your only car'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'If it is your second car (electric vehicle), you typically keep it for travel within the city.' 'And the first car (internal combustion engine-run vehicles) can then be used to travel to some other cities.'

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

All MPs of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including nominated members, are entitled to vote in the vice presidential election.

CRPF used hi-tech gadgets to neutralise Kashmiri Pandit killers

CRPF used hi-tech gadgets to neutralise Kashmiri Pandit killers

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Bullet-proof vehicles, wall-through radars and drones are some of the new gadgets inducted by the Central Reserve Police Force into its counter-insurgency operations in Kashmir, leading to precision-based actions against terrorists.

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing, seek relocation outside Valley

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing, seek relocation outside Valley

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Scores of protesting Kashmiri Pandit prime minister's package employees on Monday reiterated their demand for relocation outside the valley, saying their worst fears have come true with the latest killing of a community member in Pulwama.

Are Modi, Shah Planning Operation Bihar?

Are Modi, Shah Planning Operation Bihar?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The Janata Dal-United-Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress government will face a confidence vote in the Bihar assembly on Wednesday, August 24, next, and it is quite likely that the BJP will do all it can to defeat the trust vote.

'We will settle scores with each and every person'

'We will settle scores with each and every person'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This government will be toppled in 2024.'

'Parliament must be inaugurated by the President of India'

'Parliament must be inaugurated by the President of India'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'There is no law or Article in the Constitution that says the prime minister must inaugurate the new Parliament, but Article 79 of the Constitution says the President of India is the competent person.'

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Almost all of these companies either unveiled their new electric vehicle or alternative energy-powered models.