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'Gaadi atak gayi hai'
Rediff.com2 Sep 2024The silver on Monday is Kathuniya's fifth consecutive second place finish since the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021.
Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case
Rediff.com2 Sep 2024In a relief to former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair, the Supreme Court on Monday granted him bail after nearly 23 months of incarceration in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, observing that liberty is 'sacrosanct' and needs to be respected in cases involving even stringent laws.
India's agriculture growth dips in Q1 as heatwave stings crop output
Rediff.com2 Sep 2024Gross Value Added (GVA) growth in agriculture and allied activities in the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year (Q1FY25) dipped to 2.7 per cent at constant prices from 4.2 per cent in Q1FY24 due to a drop in output of some crops following heatwave in the main growing months. Low post-monsoon rains, which dried most of the reservoirs in several states across the country, also impacted the production of many crops. At current prices, the growth was estimated at 8.5 per cent as against 4.1 per cent in Q1FY24 due to a spike in food inflation during the April to June months of FY25.
Indian manufacturers see softer increases in new business
Rediff.com2 Sep 2024India's manufacturing sector growth moderated in August as output and sales rose at slowest rates since January, while competitive pressures and inflation concerns hampered business confidence, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 57.5 in August, below July's reading of 58.1 but above its long-run average of 54.0, signalling a substantial improvement in operating conditions.
Over 6,900 corruption cases probed by CBI pending
Rediff.com2 Sep 2024Over 6,900 corruption cases probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation were pending trials in different courts, 361 for more than 20 years, according to the latest annual report of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). Besides, as many as 658 corruption cases were pending CBI investigation, 48 for more than five years.
Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?
Rediff.com2 Sep 2024With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal
Rupee Asia's Second Worst Performing Currency In August
Rediff.com2 Sep 2024The rupee has depreciated by 0.6 per cent so far in the current financial year.
Auto sales decline for 2nd consecutive month in August
Rediff.com1 Sep 2024Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported decline in wholesales in August as the companies curtailed vehicle dispatches amid drop in demand and to cut inventories at dealer level. Market leader Maruti Suzuki India said its total domestic passenger vehicle wholesales were at 143,075 units last month as compared to 156,114 units in the year-ago month, registering a dip of 8 per cent. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined to 10,648 units last month as against 12,209 units a year ago.
Defeat forces that insulted Shivaji Maharaj: MVA leaders at Mumbai rally
Rediff.com1 Sep 2024They slammed the Union and state governments for the collapse, with Uddhav Thackeray calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology as one "smacking of arrogance", while Sharad Pawar said the episode was an example of corruption.
Let someone else do it: Nitish aide K C Tyagi quits JD-U post
Rediff.com1 Sep 2024'I have been a spokesperson of the party for the last 41 years and now I think some other party member should take up my post,' JD-U's K C Tyagi tells Rediff.com about his resignation from the post of party spokesperson.
PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round
Rediff.com1 Sep 2024Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek swatted aside 25th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2 with a near-flawless performance to reach the round of 16 for a fourth straight year at the U.S. Open on Saturday.
Haryana polls deferred to Oct 5, counting with J-K on Oct 8
Rediff.com31 Aug 2024The Election Commission on Saturday deferred the Haryana assembly poll date to October 5 from October 1, saying the decision was taken keeping in mind a centuries-old festival of the Bishnoi community.
Manipur: Kukis hold rallies to demand separate administration
Rediff.com31 Aug 2024People belonging to the Kuki-Zo community on Saturday took out three rallies in parts of Manipur to press their demand for a separate administration and protested against the viral audio clips allegedly of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, in which certain objectionable comments were made.
Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move
Rediff.com31 Aug 2024Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).
Suryakumar doubtful for Duleep Trophy after injury?
Rediff.com31 Aug 2024Suryakumar Yadav's participation in the upcoming Duleep Trophy is in doubt after he injured his hand while fielding during the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament.
'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king's statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, an act coming in the backdrop of a huge row over the crash which provided ammunition to the opposition to target the Mahayuti government ahead of assembly polls.
Promising runner Parvej fails doping test
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024Top Indian middle distance runner Parvej Khan fails dope test, provisionally suspended
Key infra sectors' growth slows to 6.1% in July
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024The growth in production of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 6.1 per cent in July this year due to a decline in the output of crude oil and natural gas, according to official data released on Friday. The growth rate, however, is up from 5.1 per cent in June.
GDP growth slows to 15-month low of 6.7% in Apr-Jun
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024India's economic growth slowed to a 15-month low of 6.7 per cent in April-June 2024-25, mainly due to poor performance of the agriculture and services sectors, government data showed on Friday. The gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 8.2 per cent in the April-June quarter of 2022-23. India, however, remained the fastest-growing major economy, as China posted a 4.7 per cent growth in April-June 2024.
Directorate of Arts okayed Shivaji statue model, but...: Officials
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024The directorate grants approval to the statues of iconic personalities if they are found to be carrying the facial and other physical features of those personalities well. The 35-foot statue of the Maratha empire founder, installed at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg's Malvan tehsil and unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December last year, collapsed on Monday.
Term of 22nd law panel to end, UCC report pending
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024The term of the 22nd Law Commission, which is without a chairperson for the past few months, ends Saturday with its key report on the uniform civil code still in works. The report prepared by the law panel on simultaneous elections is ready and is pending submission to the law ministry.
Zepto adds $340 million to basket; valuation at $5 billion ahead of IPO
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024Quick commerce major Zepto has raised $340 million in a follow-on financing round at a valuation of $5 billion as it gears up for an initial public offering (IPO). This is Zepto's third big-ticket fundraise within a year. With this, the company has raised more than $1 billion in 12 months.
Maharashtra govt doesn't charge BCCI for police cover!
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024The Bombay high court has slammed the decision of Maharashtra government to not charge the Board of Control for Cricket in India for police protection given during cricket matches conducted in the state.
VOTE: Can Jaiswal Succeed In Australia?
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024'He has not played in Australia, or at least he has not played in Perth in a Test match on a wicket that bounces.'
'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024'In a complex situation a PM coming was not necessary'
'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'
Banks Caught In A Trap
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024The cost of deposits is on the rise, but banks can't raise interest rate on close to 60% of their loan books, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Indians Prefer Lakshadweep To Maldives
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024Passenger traffic to Lakshadweep more than doubled from April to June this year.
1 arrested in Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse incident
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024Chetan Patil, the structural consultant, had claimed that he was not the structural consultant for the project.
Real Madrid, Liverpool to clash in revamped 36-team Champions League
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024Liverpool were drawn on Thursday to face champions Real Madrid when they return to the Champions League, which has been expanded to a 36-team league format.
MP: 6 GRP cops suspended over beating of woman, grandson
Rediff.com30 Aug 2024The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday suspended six Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel including a station in-charge in connection with the beating of a woman and her grandson in Katni district.
Manipur's Kuki-Zo groups demand separate UT with legislature
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024Representatives from Kuki-Zo communities said their demands have crossed the point where they wanted President's rule to be imposed in the state, and now they see a Union Territory with legislature on the lines of Puducherry carved out of Manipur as the only solution to the ongoing strife.
SpiceJet placed under enhanced surveillance
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024Aviation watchdog DGCA on Thursday decided to place crisis-hit SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance that will entail increased spot checks and night surveillance to ensure safety of the airline's operations. Based on reports of cancellation of flights and financial stress being experienced by SpiceJet, DGCA said it conducted a special audit of the airline's engineering facilities on August 7 and 8 and certain deficiencies were found during the audit.
With Rs 11.6 lakh cr wealth, Adani replaces Ambani as India's richest
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024Recouping the dent caused by the Hindenburg Research report, Gautam Adani's networth shot up 95 per cent to Rs 11.6 lakh crore last year, which helped him replace Mukesh Ambani to become the richest Indian, a report said on Thursday. Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Ambani's overall networth increased by 25 per cent to Rs 10.14 lakh crore, as per the 2024 Hurun India Rich List. In 2023's report, Adani's wealth declined by 57 per cent to Rs 4.74 lakh crore, and Ambani was way ahead with a fortune of Rs 8.08 lakh crore.
Expert explains why Shivaji Maharaj statue collapsed
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024Corroded nuts and bolts likely contributed to the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue by causing a failure in steel members forming the frame inside the statue, according to a structural engineer.
'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.' 'If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.'
'India Is Critical To US National Security'
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024'Now it's for India to also make certain decisions. The sky's the limit. You've got to be strategic.'
All you need to know about the new Champions League format
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024The revamped Champions League will feature a tennis-style seeding system for the last-16 knockout phase, UEFA said.
US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.
'Bharat Dojo Yatra': Rahul Gandhi teaches martial arts
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared a video on martial arts sessions held at campsites of his east to west Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra earlier this year and said a 'Bharat Dojo Yatra' is coming soon.