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How would Brexit impact commodities?

How would Brexit impact commodities?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Britain's 'remain' option gaining traction, with the implied probability of such an outcome at 78 per cent.

Rupee drops to 1-week low of 63.41 against dollar, down 12 paise

Rupee drops to 1-week low of 63.41 against dollar, down 12 paise

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The Indian rupee on Monday reacted downwards by 12 paise to log nearly one-week closing low of 63.41 against the Greenback.

Didn't see any 'tukde-tukde' gang in JNU: Jaishankar

Didn't see any 'tukde-tukde' gang in JNU: Jaishankar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The external affairs minister, a JNU alumnus, condemned the attack on the university campus. He said it's completely against the culture and tradition of the university.

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Endearing moments of family time, impromptu singing sessions, ping-pong games on dinner tables and a constant stream of online humour provide a much-needed salve of hope and sanity in this time of distress.

How has the RBI governor fared in Year1?

How has the RBI governor fared in Year1?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'The no-rate cut policy and preference to wait for the Budget and clarity on the fiscal front demonstrate RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is maturing in his new role,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Striking a major blow to Donald Trump, a federal judge in Seattle brought his administration's executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in US District Court until further hearings can be held.

2002 Gujarat riots: HC judge recuses from hearing Kodnani's bail plea

2002 Gujarat riots: HC judge recuses from hearing Kodnani's bail plea

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

A single judge bench of the Gujarat high court on Tuesday recused itself from hearing a plea by former state minister Maya Kodnani, convicted in the 2002 Naroda Patia riot case, seeking regular bail on the ground of her ill-health.

Pawar lashes out at Maha CM over delay in clearing files

Pawar lashes out at Maha CM over delay in clearing files

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday mocked Maharashtra's Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan for not clearing pending files in time and not taking decisions promptly.

The only purpose note ban served

The only purpose note ban served

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With GDP down by 2 per cent, while 99 per cent of banned notes make way back to the banking system, whom did demonetisation benefit?

One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Samsung has advised consumers in 10 countries to trade their handsets for temporary replacement phones until it releases an updated flagship device.

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'Whichever way you look at it, it is a blow to the JeM and to the Pakistani army in general; the attack has taken place in mainland Pakistan and not in PoK.'

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter.

'This has raised concerns for immigrants from all backgrounds'

'This has raised concerns for immigrants from all backgrounds'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'There's a lot of confusion. It started because the President's tweet was all-encompassing.' 'It has been watered down over the last few days though to more narrow classes of immigrants.'

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

From cutting melons on a stomach to gold ice-cream, here's the weirdest, funniest stories from the world around.

Post demonetisation, IMF cuts India's growth to 6.6%

Post demonetisation, IMF cuts India's growth to 6.6%

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

IMF said in 2017, India is likely to grow at the rate of 7.2 per cent instead of the earlier projected 7.6 per cent.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

Australia to ease visa restrictions on skilled migrants

Australia to ease visa restrictions on skilled migrants

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

A temporary work visa, the 457 visa allows skilled workers to come to Australia for an approved business for up to four years.

Football Extras: Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years

Football Extras: Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

HM meets 20 delegations, reviews work on PMDP on Day 1 of J&K visit

HM meets 20 delegations, reviews work on PMDP on Day 1 of J&K visit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Singh also interacted with delegations representing different communities, including Kashmiri Pandits, Sikhs, Shias, Gujjars, Bakarwals and Paharis.

Here's what Oly champ Mo Farah had to say on Trump's travel ban

Here's what Oly champ Mo Farah had to say on Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Sir Mo Farah took aim at United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Modi flagged off the first batch of pilgrims led by Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib through the corridor, which was thrown open days ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 12.

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Rediff.com30 May 2014

IPS officer D G Vanzara, who is behind the bars in connection with fake encounter cases, will retire on Saturday. After serving for 34 years, the suspended officer who is in jail for the last seven years will retire. He is lodged in Sabarmati Central Prison.

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal over phone and discussed about the prevailing condition on Monday.

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The threat is real the Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters at a White House news conference.

Billboards giving racist spin to Trump's slogan spark outrage

Billboards giving racist spin to Trump's slogan spark outrage

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

The 'Make America White Again' sign was posted by Rick Tyler, an independent candidate in the race for Tennessee's 3rd congressional district seat, currently held by Republican Chuck Fleischmann.

No festive cheer for auto sector; car sales down 5%

No festive cheer for auto sector; car sales down 5%

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

This is the first decline since June this year when car sales declined by 11%.

No permission granted for Sri Sri event, water resources ministry informs NGT

No permission granted for Sri Sri event, water resources ministry informs NGT

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The water resources ministry told the NGT panel it has not granted permission for 'World Cultural Festival' being organised by Art of Living foundation.

Venky's face local backlash after Blackburn's relegation to third tier

Venky's face local backlash after Blackburn's relegation to third tier

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Blackburn Rover became the first former English Premier League champions to be relegated to the third tier.

Modi's ache din is here! GDP grows at 7.3% in Q2

Modi's ache din is here! GDP grows at 7.3% in Q2

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Improved performance of manufacturing, services and trade sectors helped boost GDP

The village that survives on hope

The village that survives on hope

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Naomi Mihara and Ritu Panchal report from Nepal to provide a more humane picture about the conditions on the ground and how the local populace is trying to cope with it.

The people who made headlines

The people who made headlines

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

As 2018 draws to a close and the white noise of 24-hour news cycles and Twitter storms fade into the background, it is already clear that history will remember only a handful of those people, each of whom has taught us something about ourselves and the rapidly changing world in which we live.

Why the RBI kept the rate unchanged

Why the RBI kept the rate unchanged

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Wednesday's hawkish and essentially courageous decision underscores that Governor Urjit Patel will largely represent continuity, rather than a break, with the policies and approach of his predecessor, says Richard Iley.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

New cricket laws: Big bats dismissed, player send-offs introduced

New cricket laws: Big bats dismissed, player send-offs introduced

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Umpires will have the authority to send players off for serious breaches of behaviour under updated laws of the game which will be used from October 1, 2017, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has confirmed.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts live-fire drills in Tibet

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts live-fire drills in Tibet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The brigade that conducted the drills was from the PLA's Tibet Military Command and is one of China's two plateau mountain brigades.

From Gujarat to Assam, India faces flood fury

From Gujarat to Assam, India faces flood fury

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The human toll in the floods and relentless rain across the country reached almost 200 by Thursday, even as thousands in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam, Odisha, West Bengal, and elsewhere were forced out of their homes into temporary shelters.

'They were trying to starve us to death'

'They were trying to starve us to death'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Four fishermen who traveled to the Middle East, dreaming of earning more money, instead ended in an Iranian jail.

Achche din in 2018 as World Bank projects 7.3 per cent growth rate

Achche din in 2018 as World Bank projects 7.3 per cent growth rate

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A report stated that despite initial setbacks from demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax, "all in all" the Indian economy has done well.

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday