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UP ready to see major poll battle ahead of 2024 elections

UP ready to see major poll battle ahead of 2024 elections

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The first of the two-phase urban local body polls in Uttar Pradesh will take place on Thursday, a major poll battle in the politically crucial state ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections.

Single-dose Sputnik Light Covid vaccine gets approval for emergency use in India

Single-dose Sputnik Light Covid vaccine gets approval for emergency use in India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The firm presented that Sputnik Light vaccine is approved in 29 countries, including Russia and Argentina.

Counting begins for UP panchayat polls, to take two days

Counting begins for UP panchayat polls, to take two days

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Counting of votes began on Sunday for lakhs of panchayat seats in Uttar Pradesh, a process expected to take two days across 829 centres. There were scuffles involving the supporters of candidates in three districts and social distancing to fight the spread of coronavirus went for a toss at several places, reports said.

Hathras borders sealed, Sec 144 imposed as Rahul, Priyanka to visit

Hathras borders sealed, Sec 144 imposed as Rahul, Priyanka to visit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The administration has also ordered to seal the borders of Hathras district. The decision was taken to maintain law and order in the district, which hogged limelight after a 19-year-old Dalit gang rape victim from the district died at a Delhi hospital on Tuesday.

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Uttar Pradesh director general of police HC Awasthy, Sashastra Seema Bal DG Kumar Rajesh Chandra and Special Secretary Home Ministry VSK Kaumudi were short-listed for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation director.

Human trials of India's 1st mRNA vaccine to start in February

Human trials of India's 1st mRNA vaccine to start in February

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals has submitted phase 2 data of mRNA vaccine and has also completed the recruitment of phase 3 data.

HDFC Sec halts cash trading on NSE for brief while over tech glitch

HDFC Sec halts cash trading on NSE for brief while over tech glitch

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Domestic brokerage HDFC Securities blocked trading in NSE's cash segment for its clients for a limited period due to a "technical glitch".

DGCI approves Covaxin for phase 2/3 trials on children

DGCI approves Covaxin for phase 2/3 trials on children

Rediff.com13 May 2021

India's apex drug regulator has granted permission for conducting the phase II/III clinical trial of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine in the age group of 2 to 18 years, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

'You may get IT department notice if...'

'You may get IT department notice if...'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Which Banks Should You Keep Your Money?

Which Banks Should You Keep Your Money?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Be wary of co-operative banks which have historically been most vulnerable.

Maha local body polls: Elections to de-reserved OBC seats on Jan 18

Maha local body polls: Elections to de-reserved OBC seats on Jan 18

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Friday said polls to local bodies from other backward class reserved constituencies, which were scheduled on December 21, will now be held on January 18 and these seats will be converted as general category ones.

Differing Tenures FDs: Time To Lock In

Differing Tenures FDs: Time To Lock In

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Instead of only focusing on the tenure for which the best interest rate is available, investors should also focus on their own investment horizon.

Ex-NSE MD Ravi Narain sent to 2-day ED custody

Ex-NSE MD Ravi Narain sent to 2-day ED custody

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A Delhi court on Wednesday sent former MD and CEO of National Stock Exchange Ravi Narain to two days' custodial interrogation by Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping on stock exchange employees. Special Judge Sunena Sharma allowed ED's plea seeking Narain's custody till September 9 after the accused was produced before him by the probe agency. ED's Special Public Prosecutor N K Matta told the court that Narain was required to be confronted with other accused persons and evidence in the matter to unearth the larger conspiracy in the matter.

Sec 144 imposed in Mumbai to check rising COVID-19 cases

Sec 144 imposed in Mumbai to check rising COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The prohibitory order, issued by a senior police official, says restrictions on movement of residents for non-essential work will remain in force till July 15.

NSE phone tapping: Chitra Ramkrishna gets bail

NSE phone tapping: Chitra Ramkrishna gets bail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday granted bail to Chitra Ramkrishna in the money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) employees, saying prima facie there are reasonable grounds to believe she is not guilty. Justice Jasmeet Singh granted bail to the former NSE managing director on a personal bond of Rs one lakh and two sureties of the like amount. "Prima facie there are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not guilty of the offence and she is not likely to commit any offence while on bail...the application is allowed and the applicant is granted bail," the court said.

NSE phone tapping: Ex-Mumbai PC Sanjay Pandey appears before ED again

NSE phone tapping: Ex-Mumbai PC Sanjay Pandey appears before ED again

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi for the second day on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the alleged illegal phone tapping of NSE employees, officials said. This is the second consecutive day that the retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer is being questioned by the federal probe agency in this case. Like Monday, the officer will continue to reply to questions on the business and operations of a firm floated by him for security audit of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, they said.

NSE scam: CBI books ex-Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey for phone tapping

NSE scam: CBI books ex-Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey for phone tapping

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The CBI action comes following a complaint from the Union home ministry.

Time To Ladder Up Your FD Deposits

Time To Ladder Up Your FD Deposits

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Banks will continue to increase FD rates to attract more deposits and meet the increasing demand for credit.'

Madras HC hands over AIADMK hq to Palaniswami, setback for OPS camp

Madras HC hands over AIADMK hq to Palaniswami, setback for OPS camp

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Madras high court on Wednesday set aside the proceedings of the Tamil Nadu revenue department locking and sealing the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam headquarters in Chennai following the July 11 violence, and directed that the keys of the office be handed over to party chief K Palaniswami.

Modi govt welcomes judgment on Sec 66A: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Modi govt welcomes judgment on Sec 66A: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Government on Tuesday made it clear that it differs with the UPA regime's stand on Section 66A of the IT Act.

Himachal withdraws order on scribes' character certificate for PM coverage

Himachal withdraws order on scribes' character certificate for PM coverage

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The prime minister will address a public meeting after inaugurating AIIMS in Bilaspur and participate in the famous Kullu Dussehra celebrations during his visit to the state.

Corbevax cleared for kids in 5-12 yrs age group, Covaxin for 6-12

Corbevax cleared for kids in 5-12 yrs age group, Covaxin for 6-12

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The approval by the Drugs Controller General of India comes following recommendations by the Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.

RBI allows retail investors to enter G-sec market, opens borrowing tap for govt

RBI allows retail investors to enter G-sec market, opens borrowing tap for govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

In a major move aimed at encouraging small investors to become direct investors in government bonds or stated simply to an infinite source of lending to the government, the Reserve Bank on Friday said it will allow them to directly buy government debt, making India the first Asian country to do so and among a handful globally.

Why early applicant Pfizer's Covid vaccine is delayed

Why early applicant Pfizer's Covid vaccine is delayed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Pfizer sought to participate in the Subject Expert Committee consultations towards an emergency use authorisation for its Covid-19 vaccine. However, the company representatives have been unable to participate in the meetings because of extremely short notices of a few hours or less and time-zone limitations.

Pharma majors shift focus to inhalants, nasal spray for Covid

Pharma majors shift focus to inhalants, nasal spray for Covid

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

While Lupin is working on a Remdesivir powder for inhalation, Glenmark has tied up with a Canadian Biotech firm for nitric oxide nasal spray that reduces Sars-CoV-2 viral load and thus transmission.

Govt officials can't work as state election commissioners: SC

Govt officials can't work as state election commissioners: SC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Friday held that a person employed with the government cannot work as state election commissioners (SECs) and came down on the Goa government for giving its law secretary the additional charge of the SEC.

'I am getting repeated mails from Income Tax department'

'I am getting repeated mails from Income Tax department'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

States paying through the nose for debt as cost soars past 7.16%

States paying through the nose for debt as cost soars past 7.16%

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The cost of debt-funds for the states has touched the highest level so far this fiscal with the weighted average cut-off crossing the 7.16 percentage points at the latest auctions, up 11 bps over the past week, reflecting the hardening yields even for the government securities. The hardening of the rates at the first auction of the quarter comes in the wake of the expected large supply of debt from the states, as indicated for Q4 at Rs 3.2 lakh crore, up by Rs 10,000 crore. Nine states on Tuesday raised Rs 18,900 crore at the latest auction of state development loans.

Coronavirus: Sec 144 imposed in 4 Bihar, 2 J-K districts

Coronavirus: Sec 144 imposed in 4 Bihar, 2 J-K districts

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The orders under Section 144, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), will remain in force for a month in Kishtwar and for 15 days in Ramban district of Jammu, an official spokesperson said on Saturday. In Bihar, the administration imposed Section 144 of CrPC in Sheohar, Banka, Gopalganj and Samastipur districts on Saturday.

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Capital gains exemption limit and a steep reduction in the highest surcharge will empower the masses with enhanced liquidity flow that can be invested in real estate, points out Dhaval Ajmera.

More Covid vaccine candidates get approval for clinical trials in India

More Covid vaccine candidates get approval for clinical trials in India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Ahmedabad-based Zydus Cadila, Bharat Biotech's intra-nasal candidate are among the candidates who got approval from the expert panel to conduct clinical trials, Sohini Das reports.

TMC-BJP to clash again as polls to Bengal's 108 civic bodies announced

TMC-BJP to clash again as polls to Bengal's 108 civic bodies announced

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Polls to 108 municipalities of West Bengal will be held on February 27, the State Election Commission said in its notification on Thursday, setting the stage for yet another contest for the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, nine months after the assembly polls.

Now, 3 more Kambala racers better Bolt's 100m mark!

Now, 3 more Kambala racers better Bolt's 100m mark!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Another Kambala racer has created a record in the 100 metres during the traditional buffalo race in Karnataka, covering the distance in 9.51 seconds, and improving on the timing of Srinivas Gowda, who stirred up a social media frenzy with his recent running exploits. Nishant Shetty from Bajagoli Jogibettu is the new jockey who broke 28-year-old Gowda's record at the Venoor Kambala on Sunday, organisers said.

Govt panel recommends regular market approval for Covishield, Covaxin

Govt panel recommends regular market approval for Covishield, Covaxin

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

An expert panel of India's central drug authority on Wednesday recommended granting regular market approval to COVID vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in adult population subject to certain conditions, official sources said.

Whistleblower alleges irregularities in Invesco's fixed income schemes

Whistleblower alleges irregularities in Invesco's fixed income schemes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Sebi is reportedly examining the matter internally and has reached out to the fund house on the matter.

Expert panel seeks more data on SII, Bharat Biotech vaccines

Expert panel seeks more data on SII, Bharat Biotech vaccines

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

An expert committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday sought additional safety and efficacy data for COVID-19 vaccine candidates of Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech, after deliberating upon their applications seeking emergency use authorisation for the shots, official sources said.

J-K: Over 50% voting in 3rd phase of DDC polls

J-K: Over 50% voting in 3rd phase of DDC polls

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Reasi district of Jammu region recorded 75.20 per cent voting, the highest in the union territory, State Election Commissioner (SEC) K K Sharma said, adding that 50.53 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the third phase of the maiden DDC polls in J-K.

Prospects remain healthy for NBFCs, bank credit shows a strong trend

Prospects remain healthy for NBFCs, bank credit shows a strong trend

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

While rising interest rates and tighter liquidity are giving negative signals for the financial sector, increasing economic activity could mean higher business volumes for lenders. Liquidity in the banking system has moved from Rs 8 trillion surplus into a deficit of Rs 33,000 crore over the 2022 calendar year. By the end of November, bank credit had grown 17.5 per cent YoY (year-on-year).

Sec 144 imposed in Delhi following violence

Sec 144 imposed in Delhi following violence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The prohibitory orders would be in force till September 8, a senior police officer told PTI.