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Smartphones Not Diamonds Drive India's Exports To US
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024In the June quarter of 2024-2025, smartphone exports hit $2 billion, well ahead of non-industrial diamond exports, which stood at $1.44 billion.
BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'
Sebi intervenes in Rs 45 cr Trafiksol IPO irregularity
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has intervened in the matter concerning alleged irregularities by Trafiksol ITS Technologies, which had come out with a Rs 45 crore initial public offering (IPO) last month. In an ex-parte order, the market regulator has said it will undertake a detailed examination into the disclosures made by the small and medium enterprise (SME) company in its draft offer document. BSE had halted the listing of Trafiksol, a software provider for traffic systems, amid complaints around use of the issue proceeds and wrongful disclosures.
Will China's Loss Be India's Gain In EV Race?
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024Lithium-ion cells, primarily imported from China, are likely to become cheaper following punitive tariffs imposed by the US on Chinese battery cells.
A yr of Israel-Hamas war: Trade with W Asia holds steady
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024A year after a Hamas attack against Israel on October 7 and the ensuing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, India's trade with most West Asian countries has largely escaped any major disruption, except with countries like Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. However, repeated flare-ups of geopolitical tensions in the region continue to drive up shipping and logistics costs.
E-commerce Creating Jobs For Women
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024'Women are taking on key roles in warehouses, such as picking and packing, as well as in our last-mile operations across India.'
Govt Agency Loses 3 Crore In Cyber Attack
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024'The hacker replaced original emails and planted fraudulent emails with a request letter and invoices to be paid to fraudulent bank accounts.'
Women's T20 WC PIX: India lose to Australia; semis hopes fade
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024IMAGES from the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Australia in Sharjah on Sunday
How the markets will fare this week
Rediff.com13 Oct 2024Quarterly earnings of corporates, trading activity of foreign investors and inflation data are the key factors that are expected to drive the momentum in the equity markets this week, analysts said.
Sabotage feared as interlocking system subverted: Rly on TN train mishap
Rediff.com13 Oct 2024"The team of senior officials have found that the mechanical parts of the interlocking system were opened. Normally, these parts get broken after an accident due to the heavy impact of the locomotive and coaches," a source, close to the inspection team, said.
Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England
Rediff.com13 Oct 2024Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday, while the pace duo Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah opted to withdraw from the remaining two Tests against England.
Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?
Rediff.com13 Oct 2024Cameron Green's injury could open up the door for Cameron Bancroft's Test recall in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India next month.
Cops probe if Baba Siddique was threatened over slum rehab project
Rediff.com13 Oct 2024Police have launched a probe into the killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique from different angles, including a possible contract killing, business rivalry or threat over a slum rehabilitation project, officials said on Sunday.
'Preparing to enter affordable housing loans space'
Rediff.com13 Oct 2024'Focus will be on smaller loan amounts to meet the needs of affordable homebuyers.'
Will use weapons with full force if needed: Rajnath
Rediff.com13 Oct 2024Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India has never attacked any country out of hatred or contempt but if its interests are threatened, 'we will not hesitate to take a big step'.
Global Chess League: Triveni Kings win second title in a row!
Rediff.com12 Oct 2024Defending champions Triveni Continental Kings outclassed PBG Alaskan Knights in both final matches to secure their second successive title in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League.
Marquez's India still searching for 1st win
Rediff.com12 Oct 2024India play out 1-1 draw with Vietnam in international football friendly
What caused TN train crash? Experts say 'repeat of Balasore'
Rediff.com12 Oct 2024The Mysuru-Darbhanga Express train was given a green signal to pass through the main line, however, it entered a loop line already occupied by the freight train.
What You Should Know About Arthritis
Rediff.com12 Oct 2024Treatment for arthritis is mainly focused on symptom management and slowing the progression of the disease, says Dr Vishal Shinde.
'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'
Rediff.com12 Oct 2024'The quality of a leader should be such that even if the leader is not there, the institution carries on.'
Shanghai Open: Djokovic downs Mensiks, advances to semis
Rediff.com12 Oct 2024Novak Djokovic dug out a 6-7(4) 6-1 6-4 win over Czech Jakub Mensik on Friday to advance to the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters, where he will face Taylor Fritz.
Mamata silent on demands of junior docs; health of medics deteriorates
Rediff.com12 Oct 2024The ongoing agitation has also led the Federation of All India Medical Association to warn that it would declare a nationwide "complete shutdown of medical services" if any "any harm befalls brave junior doctors".
Cong submits more complaints to EC on EVM discrepancies in Haryana
Rediff.com12 Oct 2024The Congress has said the assembly polls results were "unexpected" and have alleged discrepancies in the EVMs in some seats.
Noel Tata to succeed Ratan Tata; named chairman of Tata Trusts
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024Noel Tata -- the half-brother of late Rata Tata -- who takes over as chairman of Tata Trusts, has been with the Tata Group for over four decades, slowly rising through the ranks in the salt-to-software conglomerate. Having functioned mostly under the shadows of his illustrious half-brother, Noel (67) will now have the responsibility of leading the Tata Trusts -- broadly comprising Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Allied Trusts, and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust & Allied Trusts -- that hold a controlling 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the holding and promoter firm of Tata Group companies.
2 Agniveers killed in firing exercise, Army orders probe
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024A team of Agniveers was firing a field gun when one of the shells exploded, the official said, adding the duo sustained injuries and were taken to the military hospital at Deolali, where they were pronounced dead.
Sprinter Hima exonerated by NADA over doping charges
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024The 24-year-old Hima was last year provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for three whereabout failures in a span of 12 months. She was, however, cleared by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) following a hearing in March.
Man missing from police custody declared dead, found alive 14 years later
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024The case dates back to 2005, when the Punjab police arrested a man under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) and later claimed that he escaped from custody. His father filed a habeas corpus and a few days later, a body was found and it was assumed that it was of the accused person arrested under the NDPS charges. Incidentally, the man was found alive after 14 years.
IT firms may remain on recovery path in Q2
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024Management commentary on demand environment, and forward guidance will be in focus when Indian IT services players declare their September quarter results for financial year 2024-25 (Q2FY25). The industry is exepected to have continued on the path of recovery in Q2, similar to the preceding quarter, rather than sprint towards growth. The top four firms likely grew between 0 per cent and 4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), according to consensus estimates.
China's Market Surge: Should You Invest?
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024Investors need to carefully assess country-specific risks. 'This is especially true of a market that is less transparent than the US.'
Zindaginama Review: Empathetic
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or depressing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Sensex, Nifty rise on buying in banking stocks
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled higher on Thursday, powered by a rally in banking and power stocks amid a largely firm trend in global markets. The stock markets mostly traded range-bound in the absence of any major trigger and persistent foreign capital outflows, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 144.31 points, or 0.18 per cent, to settle at 81,611.41.
'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'
Buying Ford JLR was Tata's way of 'paying back'
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024Tata Indica, the Tata Group's big passenger car bet, was not delivering expected returns a year into its launch. Desperate, the Tata Motors brass, led by Ratan Tata, acceded to a meeting request from Ford Motors for a possible sale of the passenger vehicles division to the American auto major. Some people had advised Tata to sell the business, and the Ford officials came to Bombay House to hold talks.
'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'
'Maarte Jao!': Message For Rinku
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024Rinku Singh says head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav have empowered Indian players to express themselves on the field
'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'
Pharma companies fight fakes with smart packaging
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024Indian pharmaceutical companies are stepping up their efforts to combat the problem of counterfeit drugs, employing a variety of strategies, from packaging innovations to engaging private investigation agencies. The stakes are high, as counterfeit medicines not only harm consumers but also tarnish the reputation of leading brands.
Talks between protesting doctors, Bengal govt fail to break ice
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024Agitating junior doctors, whose nine representatives are on a fast-unto-death demonstration, termed talks with senior officials of the West Bengal government as 'the most disappointing meeting so far'.
'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.
Hyundai Gears Up For Rs 27,856 Crore IPO
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024India's second-largest passenger vehicles firm will be valued at Rs 1.59 trillion at the top-end of the price band of Rs 1,865-Rs 1,960.