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England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Coach Brendon McCullum said England will continue with their attacking Bazball approach in the last two Tests.

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

It is in power on its own only in three states -- Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana -- with a big question mark on whether it can even stake claim to be head of the INDIA bloc.

'Not very hopeful': UN chief on peace between Ukraine-Russia

'Not very hopeful': UN chief on peace between Ukraine-Russia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

"The responsibilities of member states must be assumed by member states and let's not make the UN the scapegoat of the failures or of the negative actions that are committed by member states," he said.

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

Pak prisoner Sanaullah dies after multiple organ failure

Pak prisoner Sanaullah dies after multiple organ failure

Rediff.com9 May 2013

The body has been shifted to the mortuary of the Institute from the ICU in the Advanced Trauma Centre.

Incident unacceptable, shameful: Scindia on Mumbai tarmac food row

Incident unacceptable, shameful: Scindia on Mumbai tarmac food row

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The safety and security of citizens is primary for the government, he said.

ED raids Kejriwal's PS, AAP MP; attempt to scare, says Atishi

ED raids Kejriwal's PS, AAP MP; attempt to scare, says Atishi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

About 10 premises in the national capital are being covered as part of the raids.

There can be no peace in Manipur till...: Gaurav Gogoi

There can be no peace in Manipur till...: Gaurav Gogoi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Gogoi said these arms and ammunition, which were looted from the security forces, will be used against the common people of the state that has been witnessing violence since May 3.

Anxiety Behind Modi's Banswara Speech?

Anxiety Behind Modi's Banswara Speech?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

In the coming days, unless Modi tones down the communal spiel, it will be clear that anxiety continues to drive his mind and clouds his judgment, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Elon Musk is Israel, meets Netanyahu, visits Kfar Aza attacked by Hamas

Elon Musk is Israel, meets Netanyahu, visits Kfar Aza attacked by Hamas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Musk also heard the tale of 4-year-old Israeli-American Avigail Idan, who was taken to Gaza and freed on Sunday as a result of a hostage negotiation.

IRFC, NBCC, SJVN, BHEL: PSU stocks are on fire; analysts see more headroom

IRFC, NBCC, SJVN, BHEL: PSU stocks are on fire; analysts see more headroom

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Stocks of public sector undertakings (PSUs) have been on fire in the past year as investors cheered an improvement in key operating metrics and embraced counters of these state-owned enterprises, analysts suggest. The S&P BSE PSU Index has gained over 90 per cent in the past year, rising much higher than the S&P BSE Sensex, which has rose nearly 19 per cent during this period, according to ACE Equity data. The BSE PSU Index, reports show, has delivered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28 per cent (including dividends reinvestments) over five years and risen by almost 60 per cent in the past year.

Centre upset with Bengal for 'intel failure'

Centre upset with Bengal for 'intel failure'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Monday's Naxalite attack on a joint forces camp in Silda, West Midnapore, has left the West Bengal government red-faced and the Union home ministry livid. At least 24 paramilitary jawans of the Eastern Frontier Rifles were killed last evening.

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday, April 13.

7 lessons I learned from failure

7 lessons I learned from failure

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

A startup founder shares important lessons learned from shutting down his company.

Fresh clashes in Imphal after rearrest of youth released on bail

Fresh clashes in Imphal after rearrest of youth released on bail

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A special court in Manipur on Friday granted bail to the five village defence volunteers who were arrested by the police for possessing weapons amid an agitation for their release, officials said.

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The big surprise is that Narendra Modi, the greatest conjurer in our national politics, has not yet presented a theme to this election, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'Hindutva Must Refute Nehru To Make Its Case'

'Hindutva Must Refute Nehru To Make Its Case'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Nehru remains central to the polemic between the Congress and the BJP, or stated ideologically, between secular and Hindu nationalism.' 'The reason is that Nehru represents what is optimally possible as a secular politics along with liberalism and democracy in a country like India.'

Modi meets women from Sandeshkhali, slams TMC

Modi meets women from Sandeshkhali, slams TMC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Modi, while addressing a rally in Barasat, said whatever happened with women in Sandeshkhali "is a matter of shame".

NEW! Generals involved in national security talks

NEW! Generals involved in national security talks

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The future can only get better if we continue to break silos and work as integrated teams focussed on promoting national interests, recommends Sanjeev Nayyar.

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'Nothing will fall into anybody's lap for free.' 'There is a lot of competition out there, there are a lot of people to take your place.' 'It's never easy.'

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Municipal corporations penalise late property tax payments. 'Penalties can include attachment of properties, bank accounts, rent and other movable assets," says Anand Moorthy, co-founder, Square Yards.

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Zoramthanga said people fleeing from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur feel safe in Mizoram which is ruled by his party.

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins may be undecided about his future as Australia's One-Day International captain after the World Cup but few of his compatriots will be urging him to stand down after his efforts in India.

Adani group adds Rs 73,000 crore in mcap as investors lap up shares

Adani group adds Rs 73,000 crore in mcap as investors lap up shares

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The market capitalisation of Adani Group companies rose by nearly Rs 73,000 crore on Monday as investors lapped up shares of the power-to-port conglomerate after BJP's electoral wins in three states, spurring hopes of regime continuity at the Centre. The Gautam Adani group's market map once again neared the Rs 12-trillion mark, following sharp gains made over the past week. "Two big overhangs for the Adani Group have receded somewhat following the state election results, there is more certainty that the BJP will win a third time next year.

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Wouldn't it be better to join the celebrations with the vast Hindu majority while at the same time criticising Mr Modi/BJP/RSS for politicising it? notes Shekhar Gupta.

Chilling numbers: 14,483 banking fraud cases in H1FY24

Chilling numbers: 14,483 banking fraud cases in H1FY24

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The number of frauds in the banking sector during the first half of the current financial year has increased substantially to 14,483 cases, although the amount involved is only 14.9 per cent of the previous year's amount, according to a RBI report. The report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2022-23, underlined the need to protect the banking system and the payments system from the risks of fraud and data breaches emanating from cyber threats. As many as 14,483 frauds were reported involving an amount of Rs 2,642 crore in the first half of current financial year, as compared to 5,396 cases (Rs 17,685 crore) in the same period a year ago.

Vajpayee ex-aide's book blames Musharraf's K-stand for Agra Summit collapse

Vajpayee ex-aide's book blames Musharraf's K-stand for Agra Summit collapse

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

In the book, Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship Between India and Pakistan, Bisaria says this public telecast sounded to observers like a mid-summit report on the talks, where Pakistan's hard views were being inflicted on India, while New Delhi's positions were unclear.

Will Modi's TN Over-Exposure Boomerang On BJP?

Will Modi's TN Over-Exposure Boomerang On BJP?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

There is an impression within the Tamil Nadu BJP -- although no one is airing it -- that over-exposure for Narendra Modi over the past months may work against party candidates, as they have triggered a near-continuous social media debate on his achievements and failures, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP wins senior dy mayor, dy mayor posts in Chandigarh

BJP wins senior dy mayor, dy mayor posts in Chandigarh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

In the 35-member municipal House, the BJP has 17 councillors. The number of BJP's strength increased from 14 to 17 after three Aam Aadmi Party councillors switched over to it on February 19. The AAP has 10 members while the Congress has seven. The Shiromani Akali Dal has one councillor.

Lessons To Be Learnt From Nitin Desai's Death

Lessons To Be Learnt From Nitin Desai's Death

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

We must stop stigmatising business failures. Particularly when startups are mushrooming all around, the financial system, backed by the RBI and the government, can explore ways of extending support to restart the journey of a failed entrepreneur by finance as well as counselling, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Adani-Hindenburg row: Plea in SC seeks contempt action against Sebi

Adani-Hindenburg row: Plea in SC seeks contempt action against Sebi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court for initiation of contempt proceedings against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), alleging it has violated the timeline for completing the investigation and submitting its report on the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. An application has been filed by PIL petitioner Vishal Tiwari saying that despite the deadline given to the SEBI it has failed to comply with the direction of the court and has not submitted the final conclusion/report as was directed by the court. It said by the order dated May 17, 2023, the apex court directed SEBI to submit its report till August 14, 2023.

Drug kingpin held in Himachal over death of NIT student

Drug kingpin held in Himachal over death of NIT student

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The SP said Chopra is the kingpin of drugs in Hamirpur and added that this is the seventh case registered against him under the NDPS Act.

Adani-Hindenburg saga: Over 12 entities involved in short-selling under Sebi lens

Adani-Hindenburg saga: Over 12 entities involved in short-selling under Sebi lens

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

More than a dozen entities, both domestic and foreign, had come under the regulatory glare over alleged short-selling before and after the publication of the Hindenburg research report against Adani Group, two people familiar with the development said. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), which is examining the rise in stock values of Adani Group in the past few years, is also scrutinising the trade data and trade pattern of these entities allegedly involved in short-selling and made significant profit. Enquiries in the trade pattern of these entities reflected a profit of over Rs 30,000 crore, pre- and post-Hindenburg saga, said one of the two people.

Atiq murder: UP police conduct flag march, patrolling in several districts

Atiq murder: UP police conduct flag march, patrolling in several districts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

In the aftermath of the incident, the UP police also conducted a flag march in Lucknow's Husainabad.

'Entrepreneurship is a marathon'

'Entrepreneurship is a marathon'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'There are multiple ups and downs.' 'You should be able to withstand all that.' 'You need to have the temperament to run a marathon.'

Adani-Hindenburg row: Sebi requests SC for more time to conclude probe

Adani-Hindenburg row: Sebi requests SC for more time to conclude probe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Market regulator Sebi on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking 15 more days to conclude the ongoing probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in its fresh application, said that it has examined and investigated 24 matters pertaining to the case. "Out of the said 24 investigations/examinations, 17 are final and complete and approved by the Competent Authority in accordance with Sebi's extant practice and procedures," the regulator said.

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

Two-step selection process to pick wrestlers for Olympics

Two-step selection process to pick wrestlers for Olympics

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Bajwa, when asked whether Indian grapplers will compete under the United World Wrestling (UWW) flag at the Paris Olympics since the Wrestling Federation of India has been banned by the international body, told PTI that, since the Olympics and Asian Games are multi-discipline events, "they will compete as part of the Indian contingent".

Cracking the whip: Stricter rules against suspicious trading on cards

Cracking the whip: Stricter rules against suspicious trading on cards

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed new regulations to deal with suspicious trading activities-a move that will empower the market watchdog to go after entities making unusual profits without any fundamental basis. The regulator has issued a discussion paper, inviting feedback on the draft of the Sebi (Prohibition of Unexplained Suspicious Trading Activities in the Securities Market) Regulations, 2023, which are aimed at curbing front-running, use of mule accounts, pump and dump schemes, and misuse of social media influencers. Currently, Sebi's Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP) and Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT) Regulations deal with such activities.