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Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

An Indian-origin couple and their two children were found dead in their home in the US state of New Jersey and the police are investigating the matter as a homicide.

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Those close to Khanna, 46, say he is keeping his options open ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028 or beyond. But others in his orbit are talking about an even more compressed timeline: running in 2024 if President Joe Biden, 80, decided not to, according to Politico, a political newspaper company based in Arlington County in the US.

India-China trade to touch USD 100 bn in 4 yrs: Assocham

India-China trade to touch USD 100 bn in 4 yrs: Assocham

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

As per the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, the two Asian giants can emerge as world's largest trading partners by 2030.

US becoming Marxist 3rd world country, Trump says in 'last email' ahead of surrender

US becoming Marxist 3rd world country, Trump says in 'last email' ahead of surrender

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Hours before his arraignment, former US president Donald Trump sent an email to his supporters, which he claimed was the last one before his arrest, saying that the United States is becoming a "Marxist Third World" country and went on social media questioning the fairness of the judiciary.

Asia Cup: Electrifying atmosphere of India-Pakistan clash missing

Asia Cup: Electrifying atmosphere of India-Pakistan clash missing

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

A cricket match involving India and Pakistan is not just about top-quality cricket, but it is also about roaring fans giving the stadium the atmosphere of a Roman colosseum.

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

USD 3.5 million award for Indian researcher

USD 3.5 million award for Indian researcher

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Five out of every thousand children born in the United States start life with the ill effects of alcoholism by their mother.

PepsiCo seeks FIPB nod to invest USD 200 mn more

PepsiCo seeks FIPB nod to invest USD 200 mn more

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Soft drinks and foods major Pepsico India Holdings Pvt Ltd has applied to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board to invest an additional $200 million (around Rs 950 crore) as equity in its Indian operations.

Rupee ends lower at 63.84 against USD on Greek crisis

Rupee ends lower at 63.84 against USD on Greek crisis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The rupee has lost 32 paise, or 0.50 per cent, in five trading days

Tightening India-US 10-year bond yield spread puts rupee under pressure

Tightening India-US 10-year bond yield spread puts rupee under pressure

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

One of the key factors contributing to the decline in the value of the rupee against the US dollar is the tightening yield spread between the 10-year India government bond and the US government bond. The yield on 10-year Indian government bonds is now only 295 basis points higher than that of US 10-year treasury bonds, the lowest since January 2007. Lower spread means lower incentive for foreign investors to invest in rupee assets, which adversely affects foreign capital inflows into the country and weighs on the rupee-dollar exchange rate.

AIFF likely to get USD 400,000

AIFF likely to get USD 400,000

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

The project is part of FIFA's mission to develop the game in various parts of the world.

Amid India's concerns, US to provide F-16 package to Pak

Amid India's concerns, US to provide F-16 package to Pak

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who was on a visit to the US last month, said that America's relationship with Pakistan has "not served" either of the two countries and raised questions on the Biden administration's approval of a USD 450-million sustenance package for the F-16 fleet.

Consistency was the key to Indonesia Masters title: Kiran George

Consistency was the key to Indonesia Masters title: Kiran George

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Indian shuttler Kiran George says his giant-killing act at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament earlier this year gave him the self-belief, which proved to be the key en route his second BWF title at the Indonesia Masters.

Rupee may test 57/USD in 3 months: JP Morgan

Rupee may test 57/USD in 3 months: JP Morgan

Rediff.com23 May 2014

The bank adds it expects Modi to fight inflation through administrative measure

India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India and the US on Thursday said they are looking forward to the reconvening of the India-US Trade Policy Forum later this year to further enhance trade relationship and identify new areas for engagement.

Don't want to spill my champagne: Porn star on Trump Indictment

Don't want to spill my champagne: Porn star on Trump Indictment

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Daniels has said she had a sexual encounter with Trump at a Lake Tahoe hotel in 2006 - the year after he married his current wife Melania.

'No choice': Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs at Twitter

'No choice': Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs at Twitter

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Musk has blamed activists for a significant drop in the company's revenues.

How Jyothi Yarraji's disqualification turned into silver medal

How Jyothi Yarraji's disqualification turned into silver medal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Drama unfolded in the last event of the day at the 'Big Lotus' stadium when the women's 100m hurdles was stopped after the gun was fired.

Rupee snaps 7-day losing streak against USD, closes 10 paise higher

Rupee snaps 7-day losing streak against USD, closes 10 paise higher

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The rupee on Friday closed 10 paise higher at 65 against the US dollar on fresh selling of greenback by banks.

The scandal that led to Donald Trump's indictment

The scandal that led to Donald Trump's indictment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Trump becomes the first former US president to face a criminal charge.

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Asserting that the world does not have much time to correct the mistakes of the last century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a 'Green Credit Initiative' focused on creating carbon sinks through people's participation and also proposed to host the United Nations climate conference in 2028, or COP33, in India.

Jay Shah provides updates on WPL, Asia Cup venue

Jay Shah provides updates on WPL, Asia Cup venue

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

BCCI honourary secretary Jay Shah provived updates on the Asia Cup venue, WPL and India's preparations for the ODI World Cup.

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

On his maiden visit to Beijing, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which the two leaders agreed to strengthen the all-weather friendship and the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Sensex gains 179 points in highly volatile trade

Sensex gains 179 points in highly volatile trade

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Among the Sensex firms, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Nestle and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the major gainers. Infosys, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever and Titan were the major laggards.

Rupee gains 106 paisa versus USD

Rupee gains 106 paisa versus USD

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The rupee appreciated further on Thursday, adding 106 paise to 66.01 against the dollar, after steps taken by new Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan to attract US currency inflows boosted market sentiment.

Rupee snaps 6-day winning spree vs USD, drops 26 paisa to 66.99

Rupee snaps 6-day winning spree vs USD, drops 26 paisa to 66.99

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Rupee was impacted by renewed dollar demand from banks and importers amid sharp falls in equity market

Rupee hits 7-week high of 67.54 vs USD, up 31 paise

Rupee hits 7-week high of 67.54 vs USD, up 31 paise

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

A sustained rise in equity market also boosted the rupee sentiment.

Indian GM Gujrathi stuns world champion Carlsen

Indian GM Gujrathi stuns world champion Carlsen

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Gujrathi won the match with black pieces as he exploited a tactical oversight from his famous opponent.

Despite JP Morgan move, analysts remain watchful of bank stocks; here's why

Despite JP Morgan move, analysts remain watchful of bank stocks; here's why

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The rally in PSBs, analysts feel, was more a knee-jerk reaction to the development, and the actual benefits will start to accrue once the addition takes place in 2024. "The actual benefit for banks from the inclusion in JP Morgan's EM Index will accrue from June 2024 onwards. "Until then, the larger fundamentals of the market will dictate the moves. "Once the initial euphoria subsides, bond markets will look to global cues which may trigger fresh selling," said Siddharth Khemka, head of retail research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Foxconn plans mobile component manufacturing arm in TN

Foxconn plans mobile component manufacturing arm in TN

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Taiwan's Foxconn signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Tamil Nadu government on Monday to establish a new mobile component manufacturing facility for Rs 1,600 crore in Kancheepuram with potential to generate 6,000 jobs. On his Twitter handle, Chief Minister M K Stalin said the LoI was signed, in his presence, between the state government and Foxconn Group represented by its chairman Young Liu. State Industries Minister T R B Rajaa, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena and senior officials participated.

2 held for stealing over USD 30,000 from MH370 victims

2 held for stealing over USD 30,000 from MH370 victims

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

A Malaysian bank officer and her husband have been arrested and a hunt is on for a Pakistani man for allegedly stealing over USD 30,000 from the accounts of 4 passengers aboard the missing airliner MH370.

Rupee bounces back by 27 paise to close at 66.55 against USD

Rupee bounces back by 27 paise to close at 66.55 against USD

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The trading range for the Spot USD/INR pair is expected to be within 66.20 to 67.00.

Jet fuel price hiked by over 18%, touch all-time high

Jet fuel price hiked by over 18%, touch all-time high

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Jet fuel prices on Wednesday were hiked by over 18 per cent -- the steepest ever increase -- to all-time high levels after international oil price surged to a multi-year high.

India's FDI inflow fell by 26% in 2021, says UN report

India's FDI inflow fell by 26% in 2021, says UN report

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Foreign Direct Investment flows to India in 2021 were 26 per cent lower, mainly because large M&A deals recorded in 2020 were not repeated, the UN trade body has said.

India's military spending 3rd highest in world after US, China: Reports

India's military spending 3rd highest in world after US, China: Reports

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

India's military spending of USD 76.6 billion ranked third highest in the world.

Tax dept issues notice to Anil Ambani for Rs 814 cr in 2 Swiss bank accounts

Tax dept issues notice to Anil Ambani for Rs 814 cr in 2 Swiss bank accounts

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The income tax department has sought to prosecute Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani under the Black Money Act for allegedly evading Rs 420 crore in taxes on undisclosed funds worth more than Rs 814 crore held in two Swiss bank accounts.

Rupee recovers from 29-month low vs USD

Rupee recovers from 29-month low vs USD

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Investors are trying to push ahead with dollar purchases, emboldened by improving market sentiments

Yangtse clash spells danger for Xi Jinping's new term

Yangtse clash spells danger for Xi Jinping's new term

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Observers say China should re-address its policies towards India or else it will continue to face flare-ups increasing the tensions between the two countries at a time China's increasing tension with the US over Taiwan and the South China Sea besides the downturn in the Chinese economy which is hit hard by the zero-covid policy.

Rupee tumbles 82 paise to breach 66-level against USD

Rupee tumbles 82 paise to breach 66-level against USD

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Reacting to market specific developments, the domestic unit touched a low of 66.74 in intra-day trade before concluding at 66.65.

Triveni Continental Kings crowned Global Chess League champions

Triveni Continental Kings crowned Global Chess League champions

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The champion was ultimately decided in a series of sudden-death blitz games where the decisive outcome came in the fourth game.