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AAP says Kejriwal under house arrest; Delhi Police denies claim

AAP says Kejriwal under house arrest; Delhi Police denies claim

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'On the direction of the home ministry, the Delhi Police has put chief minister Arvind Kejriwal under house arrest ever since he visited farmers at Singhu Border'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Banking is a business of trust.'

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Whether it is a good upgrade or not is something the judges will decide on the technicalities of the process, not substance. 'But they can't do much because of the constitutional fiction they themselves propounded with their "basic structure" formulation. 'That has not been violated because Article 370 was constitutionally temporary,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Pak film industry may suffer 70% loss if Indo-Pak ties worsen

Pak film industry may suffer 70% loss if Indo-Pak ties worsen

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

There has only been a boom in the cinema industry in Pakistan in the last few years because of the release of latest Bollywood and Hollywood films if there is any permanent ban you can expect lot of cinema houses and multiplexes to close down.

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Transport minister M R Vijayabaskar said that despite the stir, 80% buses were running.

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has accepted a temporary position as bowling consultant to the New Zealand national team under recently appointed head coach John Wright.

Rishi Sunak lights diyas on Downing Street for Diwali

Rishi Sunak lights diyas on Downing Street for Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

His celebratory gesture on Thursday night marks a first for Downing Street, which annually sees the UK prime minister host a Diwali gathering and an Annakut, or spread of festive food, from London's Swaminarayan Mandir next door at No 10.

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

He claimed that India built a Kali temple, created 'an artificial Kali river' and 'encroached the Nepalese territory through deploying the Army' at Kalapani. The river defines the border between the two countries.

Employment generation touched 16-month high in Dec

Employment generation touched 16-month high in Dec

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

During December 2018, maximum number of 217,000 jobs were created in the 18-21 years age group followed by 203,000 in the 22-25 years age bracket.

'Alappuzha may get submerged in 20-25 years'

'Alappuzha may get submerged in 20-25 years'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

'Because of the melting of ice as well as irresponsible human behaviour such as throwing soil and plastic into the sea, there has been a rise in temperature.' 'I fear there will be direct and dangerous consequences for us.'

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

More than 53,500 people were now staying in various relief camps across the state.

How the government manages its expenses in GST regime

How the government manages its expenses in GST regime

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

In a circular, the home ministry said the revised cash management system, formulated by the ministry of finance, has to be followed in view of the changes in tax receipt under the GST regime.

Nepal complete 'massive' leap to ODI nation

Nepal complete 'massive' leap to ODI nation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Nepal became the latest nation to join the One-day International (ODI) club, securing their 50-overs status for the first time at the ongoing ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe.

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Several states of the country are battling grim flood situations that have affected lakhs of people and have also resulted in loss of life and property.

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The league said last week that the deal, called 'Boost La Liga', would strengthen its clubs and give them funds to spend on new infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as increasing how much they could spend on players' salaries.

Army mulling proposal to allow civilians in force for 3 yrs

Army mulling proposal to allow civilians in force for 3 yrs

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'If approved it will be a voluntary engagement and there will be no dilution in selection criteria'

Winds of change in Cricket Australia

Winds of change in Cricket Australia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Earl Eddings was named the new permanent chairman of Cricket Australia (CA) by the board, on Wednesday, four weeks after taking up the post on a temporary basis when David Peever was forced to resign.

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Lenders had filed 1,251 cases to recover Rs 24,765.5 crore. Wilful defaulters are the entities that do not pay back money despite the ability to do so. Defaulters above Rs 1 crore were considered for this exercise.

Madras HC allows prisoner leave for 'purpose of procreation'

Madras HC allows prisoner leave for 'purpose of procreation'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The bench then observed that it was time the government forms a committee to consider allowing conjugal visits to prisoners and that many countries had given them such rights.

Will RBI cut rates in December?

Will RBI cut rates in December?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Analysts say RBI will cut rates because the liquidity crunch that began this time last year is still hurting the economy and also with an eye on the August industrial production numbers, which showed a contraction by 1.1 per cent -- the steepest in seven long years.

India may have LOST 10-12% of GDP growth FOREVER

India may have LOST 10-12% of GDP growth FOREVER

Rediff.com28 May 2021

India's likely medium-term potential growth will almost certainly be markedly lower than that experienced in pre-pandemic years, warns Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.

Coronavirus: Messi, Barca teammates to take additional pay cut

Coronavirus: Messi, Barca teammates to take additional pay cut

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'We want to clarify that our desire has always been to apply a drop in salary because we fully understand that this is an exceptional situation and we are the first ones who have ALWAYS helped the club when asked'

Flood-ravaged Kerala's wait for full central aid could be long

Flood-ravaged Kerala's wait for full central aid could be long

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

After the initial release of funds, the central government follows certain rules and guidelines before awarding the final aid to any state for a natural calamity.

Tur dal price on rise yet again

Tur dal price on rise yet again

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

At an average national price of Rs 90 a kg in the retail market, it shows a jump by 20% in the last two months.

India's GDP to grow at 7.3 pc this fiscal, 7.5 pc next: World Bank

India's GDP to grow at 7.3 pc this fiscal, 7.5 pc next: World Bank

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Attributing the growth to an upswing in consumption and investment, the World Bank has said India will continue to be the fastest growing major economy in the world.

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."

8.96 lakh jobs created in Jan, 76.48 lakh in last 17 months: EPFO

8.96 lakh jobs created in Jan, 76.48 lakh in last 17 months: EPFO

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The addition in January was 131 per cent higher as compared with 3.87 lakh EPFO subscribers added in the year-ago month.

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

She said the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) adopted last year by India's Parliament was of 'great concern'.

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Companies have activated a comprehensive pandemic response plan with requisite risk mitigation protocols for keeping networks working as telecom is an essential service.

Centre allows states to borrow 50% of '20-'21 limit in April

Centre allows states to borrow 50% of '20-'21 limit in April

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

This permission was given some time late last month, before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 31 issued the indicative borrowing calendar for the states for April-June and the one for the Centre for April-September.

Poll season pulls services sector growth to 1-yr low

Poll season pulls services sector growth to 1-yr low

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The seasonally adjusted Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index fell to 50.2 in May, from 51.0 in April, pointing to the slowest growth rate in the current 12-month stretch of expansion.

Monsoon fury: 169 dead as rains batter south India, Maharashtra

Monsoon fury: 169 dead as rains batter south India, Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The flooding in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra has left people without homes and brought about destruction worth crores.

Indian investors relax, Greek crisis will not impact your returns

Indian investors relax, Greek crisis will not impact your returns

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Greek crisis is coming at a time when India is short of hard news on the domestic front.

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The Trump administration announced those F-1 and M-1 (non-academic and vocational students) visa holders planning to take online classes only will not be allowed to remain in the United State.

Post elections, RBI to update RTI disclosure norms

Post elections, RBI to update RTI disclosure norms

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The Supreme Court had observed that issues of national economic interest; disclosure of information regarding currency or exchange rates/interest rates/ taxes; regulation or supervision of banking, insurance and other financial institutions; proposals for expenditure or borrowing, and foreign investments, could all, in some cases, harm the national economy, especially if released prematurely.

Milne hopeful of Guptill coming good in WC final

Milne hopeful of Guptill coming good in WC final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The right-hander's form is a far cry from the man who blasted the Black Caps to the final four years ago on his way to finishing the tournament as the top run scorer.

World Bank see India's FY21 growth slip to 2.8%

World Bank see India's FY21 growth slip to 2.8%

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The World Bank on Sunday said the coronavirus outbreak has severely disrupted the Indian economy, magnifying the pre-existing risks to its outlook. In its 'South Asia Economic Update: Impact of Covid-19', the World Bank estimated the Indian economy to decelerate to 5 per cent in 2020 and projected a sharp growth deceleration in fiscal 2021 to 2.8 per cent in a baseline scenario.

Jessica's killer Manu Sharma gets parole for brother's wedding

Jessica's killer Manu Sharma gets parole for brother's wedding

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted five days parole to Manu Sharma, serving life term in Tihar Jail for killing ramp model Jessica Lall in 1999, on the condition that he will not visit night clubs or discotheques during the period.

UK govt 'spying' on Assange

UK govt 'spying' on Assange

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

The British government has been accused of spying on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, sparking an outrage among civil rights campaigners in the country.

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the United States has said that it encourages dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Indian government to resolve their differences.