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Can Prashant Kishor Shake Up Bihar Politics?

Can Prashant Kishor Shake Up Bihar Politics?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'Prashant Kishor is a businessman before he is a politician, and given that the expected average turnout for JSP candidates is 5,000 to 6,000 votes and since Bihar has a significant number of seats where the margin between the winner and runner-up falls within that range he will capitalise on exactly that to showcase his presence.'

Forex kitty declines by $2.16 billion to $584.25 billion

Forex kitty declines by $2.16 billion to $584.25 billion

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

India's forex reserves dropped by $2.164 billion to $584.248 billion for the week ended April 21, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had risen by $1.657 billion to $586.412 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India's forex kitty declines by $1.32 bn to $593.75 bn

India's forex kitty declines by $1.32 bn to $593.75 bn

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.32 billion to $593.75 billion for the week ended June 9, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall reserves had jumped by $5.93 billion to $595.07 billion for the previous reporting week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon Championships played at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Forex reserves jump $5.9 bn to $595 bn

Forex reserves jump $5.9 bn to $595 bn

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

India's forex kitty jumped $5.929 billion to $595.07 billion for the week ended June 2, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The reserves had dropped for two consecutive weeks and declined by $4.34 billion to $589.14 billion in the previous reporting week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli: The one who forced Gen-Z to fall in love with Red and Whites

Forex kitty drops $4.34 billion to $589.14 billion

Forex kitty drops $4.34 billion to $589.14 billion

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Falling for the second consecutive week, India's forex reserves dropped by $4.34 billion to $589.14 billion for the week ended May 26, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had declined by $6.05 billion to $593.48 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves drop by $6 billion to $593.48 billion

Forex reserves drop by $6 billion to $593.48 billion

Rediff.com26 May 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by $6.05 billion to $593.48 billion during the week ended May 19, RBI said on Friday. The drop in the kitty has snapped two consecutive weeks of increases. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had increased by $3.5 billion to take the overall quantum just shy of $600 billion.

Forex kitty jumps $3.5 bn to $599.53 bn

Forex kitty jumps $3.5 bn to $599.53 bn

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The overall reserves had jumped by $7.2 billion to $595.98 billion for the previous reporting week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Croatian forward Ante Budimir scored twice to help Osasuna earn a shock 4-2 home win over leaders Barcelona.

Forex kitty falls $325 million to $560.94 billion

Forex kitty falls $325 million to $560.94 billion

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped $325 million to $560.942 billion as of February 24, making it the fourth consecutive week of decline in the kitty, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined $5.68 billion to $561.267 billion. In October 2021, the forex kitty reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Nunes saves City in 94th min! Champions League hopes alive

Nunes saves City in 94th min! Champions League hopes alive

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Manchester City's Matheus Nunes scored deep in injury time to salvage a crucial 2-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday in their breathless chase for a Champions League berth next season.

Forex kitty swells by $12.74 bn to $609.02 billion

Forex kitty swells by $12.74 bn to $609.02 billion

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

India's forex reserves have swelled by $12.74 billion to $609.02 billion in the week ended July 14, making it one of the strongest weekly surges in the kitty in recent times, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by $1.23 billion to $596.28 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn

Forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

India's forex reserves increased by $6.31 billion to $584.76 billion for the week ended April 7, the RBI said on Friday. In the last reporting week, the forex kitty snapped a two-week rising trend to decline by $329 million to 578.45 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India's forex kitty drops $1.49 bn to $575.27 bn

India's forex kitty drops $1.49 bn to $575.27 bn

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by $1.49 billion to reach $575.27 billion as of February 3, snapping a three-week rising trend, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had jumped by $3.03 billion to $576.76 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic, meets Alcaraz in French Open final

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic, meets Alcaraz in French Open final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated record-chasing Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a clash of generations on Friday to set up a blockbuster French Open final showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

India's forex kitty jumps by $12.8 bn to $572.8 bn

India's forex kitty jumps by $12.8 bn to $572.8 bn

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

India's forex kitty rose by $12.80 billion to $572.80 billion in the week ended March 17, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had dropped by $2.39 billion to a three-month low of $560.00 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves drop by $1.268 bn to $561.583 bn

Forex reserves drop by $1.268 bn to $561.583 bn

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

India's forex reserves declined by $1.27 billion to $561.58 billion for the week ended January 6, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall reserves had increased by $44 million to $562.85 billion in the previous reporting week after two consecutive weeks of the slide. In October 2021, the country's foreign exchange kitty reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Foreign exchange reserves down to $564.05 bn

Foreign exchange reserves down to $564.05 bn

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves fell $6.687 billion to $564.05 billion in the week ended August 19, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. In the previous week ended August 12, the reserves declined $2.24 billion to $570.74 billion. The drop in the reserves during the week ended August 19 was due to a fall in the Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) and the gold reserves, as per the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by RBI on Friday.

Foreign exchange reserves decline to $570.74 bn

Foreign exchange reserves decline to $570.74 bn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves fell $2.238 billion to $570.74 billion in the week ended August 12, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. In the previous week ended August 5, the foreign exchange reserves declined $897 million to $572.98 billion. The fall in the reserves in the reporting week ended August 12 was on account a decline in the Foreign Currency Assets (FCA), a major component of the overall reserves, according to the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by RBI on Friday.

Forex reserves drop by $5.68 billion to $561.26 billion

Forex reserves drop by $5.68 billion to $561.26 billion

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India's forex reserves dropped by $5.681 billion to $561.267 billion for the week ended February 17, the RBI said on Friday. This is the third consecutive week of a drop in the reserves after the $8.319 billion decrease in the previous reporting week to $566.948 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Tharoor in diplomatic delegation: Cong accuses govt of playing politics

Tharoor in diplomatic delegation: Cong accuses govt of playing politics

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The opposition party's attack came after Shashi Tharoor, not part of the four leaders nominated by the Congress, was named as the head of a delegation to key partner countries to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following Operation Sindoor.

Forex reserves drop by $8.32 bn to $566.95 bn

Forex reserves drop by $8.32 bn to $566.95 bn

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

India's forex reserves dropped by $8.32 billion to $566.95 billion for the week ended February 10, the RBI said on Friday. This is the second consecutive week of drop in the reserves after the $1.49-billion decrease in the previous reporting week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves drop by $329 mn to $578.45 bn

Forex reserves drop by $329 mn to $578.45 bn

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

India's forex reserves dropped by $329 million to $578.45 billion for the week ended March 31, on decline in gold reserves, the RBI said on Friday. The forex kitty had risen handsomely in the previous two reporting weeks, and rose by $5.98 billion to $578.78 billion for the week ended March 24. For FY23, the overall kitty has dropped by $28.86 billion.

India's forex kitty jumps $3.03 bn to $576.76 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $3.03 bn to $576.76 bn

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

India's forex reserves increased by $3.034 billion to $576.76 billion as of January 27, making it the third consecutive week of a jump in the kitty. The overall reserves had risen by $1.727 billion to $573.727 billion in the previous reporting week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves down by $2.23 bn to $550.87 bn

Forex reserves down by $2.23 bn to $550.87 bn

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $2.23 billion to stand at $550.87 billion for the week ended September 9, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had dropped by $7.94 billion to $553.11 billion. The fall in the reserves during the reporting week was on account of a dip in the foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves, according to the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by the RBI.

Forex reserves down $3 bn to $561 bn

Forex reserves down $3 bn to $561 bn

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $3.01 billion to $561.05 billion in the week ended August 26, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed. In the previous week ended August 19, the reserves had dipped by $6.69 billion to $564.05 billion. The fall in the reserves during the reporting week ended August 26 was on account of a dip in the foreign currency assets (FCA), a major component of the overall reserves, and the gold reserves, according to the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by the RBI on Friday.

Forex reserves up by $3.85 bn to $601.36 bn

Forex reserves up by $3.85 bn to $601.36 bn

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves increased by $3.85 billion to $601.36 billion in the week ended May 27, according to RBI data. In the previous week, the reserves rose by $4.23 billion to $597.51 billion. During the reporting week, the rise in forex reserves was due to an increase in the Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) and the gold reserves, according to the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

Forex reserves down $691 mn to $562.81 bn

Forex reserves down $691 mn to $562.81 bn

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

India's forex reserves dropped by $691 million to $562.808 billion as of December 23, making it the second consecutive week of decline in the kitty, according to the RBI data. The overall reserves had dropped by $571 million to $563.50 billion in the previous reporting week, snapping a five-week trend of an increase in the kitty. In October 2021, the country's foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Wednesday.

Krishna Beats Cramps, Wins Purple Cap

Krishna Beats Cramps, Wins Purple Cap

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Not only is Prasidh Krishna picking wickets with quiet consistency, he is also frugal with conceding runs.

Forex reserves decline by $571 mn to $563.5 bn

Forex reserves decline by $571 mn to $563.5 bn

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

After rising for five consecutive weeks, India's forex kitty dropped $571 million to $563.5 billion for the week ended December 16, according to RBI data released on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had swelled $2.91 billion to $564.06 billion, making it the fifth straight week of an increase in the kitty after a protracted decline. In October 2021, the country's foreign exchange kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves fall $897 mn to $572.978 bn

Forex reserves fall $897 mn to $572.978 bn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined $897 million to $572.98 billion in the week ended August 5, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the previous week ended July 29, the reserves had risen $2.31 billion to $573.87 billion. In the week ended August 5, the fall in the foreign exchange reserves was due to a dip in the Foreign Currency Assets (FCA), a major component of the overall reserves, as per the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by RBI on Friday.

Forex reserves swell by $2.91 bn to $564.06 bn

Forex reserves swell by $2.91 bn to $564.06 bn

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

India's forex reserves rose by $2.908 billion to $564.06 billion for the week ended on December 9, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had soared by $11 billion to $561.16 billion. This is the fifth consecutive week of an increase in the reserves.

Forex kitty rises by $1.78 billion to $573.78 billion

Forex kitty rises by $1.78 billion to $573.78 billion

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India's forex reserves increased by $1.78 billion to $573.78 billion in the week ended January 20, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. This is the second consecutive week of a rise in the kitty after the $10.42 billion jump to $572 billion during the preceding week. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

'Terror Hasn't Gone Away, But We Have Raised The Cost And Consequences For Pakistan'

'Terror Hasn't Gone Away, But We Have Raised The Cost And Consequences For Pakistan'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'War is not an answer. War is not a solution.' 'Deterrence is a solution. We should have the stick with us with which we can beat Pakistan.'

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic battled past Frenchman Corentin Moutet in a match that lasted more than three hours on Thursday.

Forex reserves zoom by $10.417 bn to $572 bn

Forex reserves zoom by $10.417 bn to $572 bn

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

India's forex reserves zoomed by $10.42 billion to $572 billion as on January 13, making it one of the biggest weekly jumps in the kitty in recent times. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped by $1.268 billion to $561.58 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Why Asim Munir Wanted War

Why Asim Munir Wanted War

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The launch of the first-ever direct train service from Delhi to Kashmir would be a big turning point in the Valley's mood and its integration with India. He had to thwart it at any cost, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Forex kitty drops by $1.09 bn to $529.99 bn

Forex kitty drops by $1.09 bn to $529.99 bn

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by $1.087 billion to stand at $529.99 billion for the week ended November 4 on a sharp decline in gold reserves, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had swelled by $6.561 billion to reach $531.08 billion, making it the biggest weekly jump in a year. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.