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Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024Balaji was arrested on June 14 last year by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister in an earlier AIADMK government.
Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri enter quarters at Macau Open
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024Star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament with a straight-game victory over compatriot Ayush Shetty in the second round in Macau on Thursday.
Banks turn to CD issuances in September amid sluggish deposit growth
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024Banks have issued Rs 7.78 trillion worth of CDs in the current calendar year until August 2024, compared to Rs 4.9 trillion in the same period of 2023, registering a 59 per cent growth
'Unconstitutional': HC formally strikes down govt's fact checking unit
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024On September 20, a single bench of Justice A S Chandurkar held that the amended rules being vague and broad had the potential of causing a chilling effect not only on an individual, but also on the social media intermediary.
'There are a lot of good things that sir taught me'
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024Yuvraj, Azhar pay tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi
IT Firms Cautious On Salary Hikes
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024The good news is that salary hikes are expected, though it is uncertain when they will be implemented.
Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024Man City to face Spurs in League Cup
Formidable India eye record-extending run in Kanpur
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024India would want their big guns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to fire when the mighty hosts aim for a clean sweep against a beleaguered Bangladesh in the second and final Test starting in Kanpur on Friday.
Villages To Safeguard India's Borders
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024In underlining the role of border villages as custodians of India's frontiers, New Delhi is following China's example in Tibet.
Why MotoGP India has been postponed
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024Next year's event was expected to take place in March when weather conditions were more suitable.
Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024As the Queen star found herself in the middle of a row, with the BJP distancing itself and the Congress attacking it, here's a look at some of the controversies, political and otherwise.
Gehlot should be quizzed: Ex-OSD on 2020 phone tapping case
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024He said Gehlot could tell how he got the call recordings and whether the call interceptions were done legally or not.
'Make in India' initiative helped strengthen economy
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024The Modi government's flagship initiative 'Make in India' launched 10 years ago has helped the country boost exports, push investments and promote manufacturing. Under the initiative, launched on September 25, 2014, a series of measures have been taken by the government to boost local manufacturing. These initiatives include the rollout of production linked incentive (PLI) schemes for 14 sectors, easing foreign direct investment (FDI) norms, reducing compliance burden to improve business climate, all approvals through single window, and rolling out of the national logistics policy.
Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.
Why India's top star is so excited about 'IPL of Chess'
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is excited about the upcoming Global Chess League, which he calls the "IPL of chess". The League has an innovative format which is to give four points for a win while playing with black and three points while playing with white pieces.
More urban shoppers opting for Qcom platforms
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024Quick commerce (Qcom) platforms are bringing upon a rapid change in the behaviours of online shoppers, with 31 per cent of buyers relying on the fast delivery option for grocery needs, according to a new study.
What Will Israel Do Next?
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.
Former Manchester United defender hangs up boots
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024'I have no regrets, I wouldn't change a thing.'
'If I get the call and...'
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024The 33-year-old said his rehabilitation was going well and that he would undergo a scan on Wednesday.
Will These Stars Make It To Bigg Boss 18?
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024Bigg Boss 18 is all set to return to our screens on October 6. Hosted by Salman Khan, the names of the contestants who will be participating are not revealed yet.
India's captain confident of World Cup win: 'We've ticked all the boxes'
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for long but the Indian captain feels that her team has ticked all the boxes in its bid to cross the line in the Women's T20 World Cup beginning in the UAE from October 3.
How Brook-led England ended Australia's unbeaten streak
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024Chasing 305 for victory, England were pushed on the backfoot when they were reduced to 11/2 early in the chase. But a partnership of 156 between Brook and Will Jacks (84 in 82 balls, with nine fours and a six) swung the tide in the hosts' favour.
Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024In the first Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Pant scored a magnificent century and returned to Test side with a bang.
Is Urmila Getting A Divorce?
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024Urmila and Mohsin have not confirmed the news yet.
Why This Fadnavis Confidante Quit BJP...
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024'I had told Fadnavisji that I will be with the party till the Lok Sabha election and I will give my 100 per cent to campaign for the BJP. But ultimately I will have to take this decision (to quit the BJP).' 'When I requested him to see this from the point of view of an elder brother, he could not say anything more after that.'
S&P retains India's growth forecast at 6.8%, expects RBI to cut rates in Oct
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday retained India's growth forecast at 6.8 per cent for the current fiscal and said it expects the RBI to start cutting interest rates in its October monetary policy review. In the economic outlook of Asia Pacific, S&P Global Ratings also retained its GDP growth forecast for the 2025-26 fiscal at 6.9 per cent and said solid growth in India will allow the Reserve Bank to focus on bringing inflation in line with its target.
MUDA 'scam' threatening Sidda govt goes back 3 decades
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case over which the Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accorded sanction for investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has its origins more than three decades ago.
US lenders say Delaware SC ruling affirms Byju's defaulted on Term Loan B
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024US lenders on Tuesday said that the Delaware Supreme Court ruling has affirmed that Byju's defaulted on Term Loan B while the edtech firm asserted that it has no impact on legal proceedings going on in India. Byju's US-based lenders on Tuesday said the Delaware Supreme Court (SC) in its September 23 order affirmed the previous ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery and said an event of default had occurred under the credit agreement and entitled Byju's lenders and their administrative agent, GLAS Trust, for action against the company.
Can new coach help PV Sindhu reclaim glory?
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024PV Sindhu still has the hunger to succeed, and the primary aim is to help her regain consistency, says her new coach Anup Sridhar, who has been roped in by the two-time Olympic medallist on a trial basis following the Paris Games.
Govt asks SC not to hear marital rape plea this week
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024The Centre on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court not to hear this week the pleas on the vexed legal question of whether a husband should enjoy immunity from prosecution for the offence of rape if he forces his wife, who is not a minor, to have sex.
Credit card delinquencies rise even as retail credit growth moderates
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024Balance-level delinquencies in the credit card segment saw a 17 basis points (bps) year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in the quarter ending June 2024 (Q1FY25). In all other credit segments, including personal loans, delinquencies declined even as retail credit growth moderated, consequent to banks tightening the supply of credit to the unsecured segments, a report by TransUnion CIBIL said on Monday. Data shows that balance-level delinquencies, measured in terms of 90 days or more past due, in the credit card segment stood at 1.8 per cent in Q1FY25- highest among all other credit segments.
Bumrah is the 'Kohinoor' of Indian Cricket!
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024Ever since his return to international cricket in 2023 ahead of the 50-over World Cup after a long while of battling injuries, Bumrah has been unplayable, delivering some of the best spells in recent memory.
Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.
MF Investor Base To Touch 50 Million
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024The number of active SIP accounts is nearing the 100 million milestone.
Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024The chief minister had challenged the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for an investigation against him in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in a prime locality.
New ICC chief Jay Shah to stay as BCCI secretary till December
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024Jay Shah will not step down from his current role as BCCI Secretary during the upcoming AGM, as he is scheduled to assume his new position only from December 1.
Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries.
The Hotelier Who BJP Apologised To
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowri Shankar is a familiar name across the country. With over 1,500 employees, it is renowned for its filter coffee and Keerai Vada throughout Tamil Nadu. Its operating revenues range from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore.
EPFO logs nearly 20 lakh net new members in July
Rediff.com23 Sep 2024Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a net addition of 19.94 lakh members in July this year, the labour ministry said on Monday. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said at a press conference that 10.52 lakh new or first-time workers subscribed to social security schemes run by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The minister said almost 20 lakh net new members addition (19.94 lakh) was recorded in July this year.
'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'
Rediff.com23 Sep 2024Wright blasts Man City's Haaland for throwing ball at Arsenal's Gabriel