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Uttar Pradesh Family Deaths: Suicide Pact Suspected Amid Financial Woes

Uttar Pradesh Family Deaths: Suicide Pact Suspected Amid Financial Woes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Three members of a family were found dead in a locked room in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district, with police suspecting a suicide pact driven by financial difficulties.

Pakistani Hockey Players' Dues Unpaid, Allowance Slashed

Pakistani Hockey Players' Dues Unpaid, Allowance Slashed

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pakistani hockey players are facing financial difficulties as they await pending dues from the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). Their daily training camp allowance has also been reduced ahead of the FIH World Cup.

Friends say financial woes changed Shahzad

Friends say financial woes changed Shahzad

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Pakistani-American terror suspect Faisal Shahzad was a liberal person until he was struck by financial woes in the past few years, his friends say, following which he appears to have lost the way.

Maruti Suzuki discontinues Ignis hatchback amid weak sales, supply woes hit S-Presso and WagonR

Maruti Suzuki discontinues Ignis hatchback amid weak sales, supply woes hit S-Presso and WagonR

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Maruti Suzuki has discontinued its Ignis hatchback due to weak sales and a shift towards SUVs, while simultaneously facing supply chain issues for its popular S-Presso and WagonR models, leading to booking halts at some dealerships.

Dressing room brawl leaves Real Madrid star hospitalised

Dressing room brawl leaves Real Madrid star hospitalised

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Tensions within Real Madrid's squad have escalated, with a dressing room fight between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni resulting in Valverde being hospitalised.

Border stumped by Cricket Australia's financial woes

Border stumped by Cricket Australia's financial woes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Sacked CEO Kevin Roberts alone is not responsible for Cricket Australia's financial woes and culpability of the Board also needs to be fixed, said the legendary Allan Border. Border was flabbergasted how Cricket Australia got to the situation where it had to stand down around 80 per cent of its staff, saying that the sword should not fall on just one head.

Intense battle of ballot in Tamil Nadu's cradle Of democracy

Intense battle of ballot in Tamil Nadu's cradle Of democracy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

There is something that makes the Uthiramerur assembly constituency in Kancheepuram district special.

West Asia Conflict Deepens India's Economic Challenges

West Asia Conflict Deepens India's Economic Challenges

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Even if there is an early agreement on a cessation of hostilities in West Asia, the price shock will not go away easily, points out A K Bhattacharya.

'When we looked outside, we saw a missile'

'When we looked outside, we saw a missile'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Indians returning from the Middle East share their experiences of fear and uncertainty as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran disrupts travel and daily life, leaving many stranded and facing financial strain.

Netaji's Forward Bloc struggles for survival amid financial woes

Netaji's Forward Bloc struggles for survival amid financial woes

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The organisation established its electoral presence post-Independence in states such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Assam, with West Bengal being its main stronghold, but eight decades down the line, the party, now limited to just some pockets of the country, has no MP or MLA in its kitty.

Gandhi Talks Review: Underwhelming

Gandhi Talks Review: Underwhelming

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The fact that a major studio put out a silent film starring some of the biggest names in the industry in these concerning times for the film business is the one big takeaway from Gandhi Talks, notes Arjun Menon.

Financial woes clip Air India's wings

Financial woes clip Air India's wings

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

$3.6 billion worth of aircraft - by today's prices - are lying idle or are in hangers due to poor maintenance and management

Of economists and India's financial woes

Of economists and India's financial woes

Rediff.com17 May 2008

One should be careful when taking advice from experts, and not suspend one's own judgment.

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The stock of the country's largest beer maker, United Breweries (UBBL), is trading at 25-month lows given multiple headwinds related to volumes, regulatory issues, and margin trajectory. After a muted second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), brokerages also expect the company's Q3FY26 performance to be underwhelming.

'She's our pride': Village near Mumbai mourns Air India crew member

'She's our pride': Village near Mumbai mourns Air India crew member

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Villagers gathered at the house of Maithili Moreshwar Patil after news of the tragedy started dominating news headlines, with most recollecting the hard work she put in to pursue her dreams in the aviation sector despite coming from a humble background.

A worried wife's letter on financial woes

A worried wife's letter on financial woes

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Take care not to give in to the tempation of your current lifestyle, where everything is screaming 'buy now': a bit of careful indulgence and careful planning could hold you good for the rainy days ahead, when you can sit back and enjoy in peace!

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

India's $280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncertainty against its biggest-ever push into artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of global capability centres (GCCs). Heightened scrutiny of the US H-1B visa programme - including a proposed $100,000 fee for new visas and concerns over a potential 25 per cent outsourcing tax - has complicated cross-border delivery for Indian firms, even as companies accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on onsite staffing.

IIT fee hike won't fix financial woes

IIT fee hike won't fix financial woes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Tuition fee does little to even meet the institutes' operating expenses; directors differ on fee hike.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Tribunal orders liquidation of Go First

Tribunal orders liquidation of Go First

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday ordered the liquidation of Go First, the budget carrier that stopped flying nearly three years ago after being bogged down by financial woes. In May 2023, the airline filed for a voluntary insolvency resolution process citing financial woes. The tribunal, in a 15-page order, said it is ordering the liquidation of the corporate debtor Go Airlines (India) Ltd.

'US consumer spending shrinks 3% on financial woes

'US consumer spending shrinks 3% on financial woes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Consumer spending, which accounts for nearly two-third of the economy, grew modestly earlier in the year but fell in July and August on an annualised rate. Recent figures from companies, and interviews across the country, show that automobile sales are plummeting, airline traffic dropping, restaurant chains struggling to fill tables, customers are sparse in stores, the paper said.

Honda quits Formula One amid financial woe

Honda quits Formula One amid financial woe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Honda pulled out of Formula One with immediate effect on Friday, feeling the bite of the global recession in a major blow to a sport itself looking to cut costs to survive.

'Wipro staff driven to suicide by financial woes'

'Wipro staff driven to suicide by financial woes'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The body of 26-year-old Anup Kumar Agarwal was recovered from railway tracks between Byappanahalli and Krishnarajapuram stations on December 23, a few days after the company discovered the fraud and his alleged role in it.

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India's brittle energy security is inextricably linked to two opposing paradigms - fossil fuels, and the transition to green energy. The first powers the present; the second paves the way for Viksit Bharat in 2047.

Will Pak hockey team travel to India for Junior WC?

Will Pak hockey team travel to India for Junior WC?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Pakistan qualified for the 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup event after finishing runners-up in the Asia Cup held in Oman recently. They had lost the continental final to India 3-5.

'Can My Uncle Sponsor My US F1 Visa?'

'Can My Uncle Sponsor My US F1 Visa?'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

From tackling visa woes to admission counselling, rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta helps you choose the right course and country to study abroad.

Ant Financial's stake value declines to Rs 2,742 crore on Paytm woes

Ant Financial's stake value declines to Rs 2,742 crore on Paytm woes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Chinese financial giant, which had invested in One 97 Communications since 2015, has seen a sharp decline of 45 per cent, or Rs 2,125 crore, in its stake value since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took action against Paytm Payments Bank on January 31. One 97 shares closed at Rs 422.6 a share on Monday. The Chinese company, however, had sold its stake worth Rs 8,293 crore in three tranches over one year.

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'My life has been quite difficult. I felt I could see it in words. I thought if everyone else can write, then I can too.'

SpiceJet interested in buying bankrupt Go First

SpiceJet interested in buying bankrupt Go First

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

SpiceJet on Tuesday said it has expressed interest to acquire Go First and plans to submit its offer after carrying out due diligence of the bankrupt carrier. Go First, which stopped flying since May 3 amid financial woes mainly triggered by Pratt & Whitney engine issues, is undergoing an insolvency resolution process.

How Bank of India Plans To Counter Deposit Woes

How Bank of India Plans To Counter Deposit Woes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

A grooming branch network for servicing HNIs is a stepping stone for a full-fledged wealth management business.

After rape charges, financial woes for cop who complained against SP chief

After rape charges, financial woes for cop who complained against SP chief

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The complaint alleges that Thakur misused his position as IG and both, he and his wife, possessed properties disproportionate to their income.

Sunset for once-storied Jet Airways as turbulent insolvency flight ends

Sunset for once-storied Jet Airways as turbulent insolvency flight ends

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

More than five years ago on an April evening, cash-starved Jet Airways announced temporary grounding of operations after flying as a full service airline for 25 years. Since then, more than 20,000 jobs and money worth thousands of crores owed to lenders, vendors and passengers evaporated while awaiting an insolvency resolution. And today, the Supreme Court ordered the airline's liquidation, marking the formal completion of a turbulent journey into the sunset and shattering lean revival hopes.

Demand woes likely to keep a lid on HUL stock in near term

Demand woes likely to keep a lid on HUL stock in near term

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The October-December quarter (Q3FY25) results of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) indicated weak demand, with urban growth muted and rural showing recovery. Consolidated revenue grew by 1.6 per cent (volume was flat) to Rs 15,818 crore, due to price hikes. Prices of key raw materials such as palm oil and tea remained elevated, leading to compression of gross margin.

Does govt plan to junk MTNL, BSNL merger?

Does govt plan to junk MTNL, BSNL merger?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The government is considering the option of handing over operations of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) to BSNL through an agreement, instead of pursuing a merger route, a source privy to the development said. A final call on this is likely to be taken in a month's time. The source said the option of handing over debt-laden MTNL's operations to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) through an agreement is being looked into.

Pay cut for players after Pakistan suffers huge loss in CT

Pay cut for players after Pakistan suffers huge loss in CT

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Pakistan suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending Rs 869 crore for hosting the Champions Trophy 2025.

Car dealers seek Siam's help amid inventory woes

Car dealers seek Siam's help amid inventory woes

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) has raised concerns over the rising inventory levels of four-wheelers at dealerships which have now reached a 60-day stockpile or around 550,000 units. This situation could mean a significant financial burden on dealerships due to the additional interest cost for the extended holding period. These 60-day inventory levels are nearing the 2018-19 levels when inventory days had approached 70 days, leading to the closure of around 282 passenger vehicle dealerships.

'Why would Sunny ask Akshay to help him?'

'Why would Sunny ask Akshay to help him?'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'He has gone through several financial crises and emerged from it. He will find a way out of this one too.'

Margin woes, valuations to weigh on P&G Hygiene

Margin woes, valuations to weigh on P&G Hygiene

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

From its highs over the past month, the stock of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Healthcare fell 7 per cent before recovering this week. The stock has been an underperformer over the last year and has traded flat over this period.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem showered with cash awards

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem showered with cash awards

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Pakistan's sensational javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem who won the country's first individual Olympics gold in 40 years is being showered with cash awards by Punjab and other provincial governments and organisations.

Street positive on cement stocks despite pricing pressures, demand woes

Street positive on cement stocks despite pricing pressures, demand woes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Cement manufacturers have hiked prices after a challenging Q1FY25, and Q2FY25 (so far) when general elections and seasonal factors cut down on construction activity. The August prices are currently around 3-6 per cent above July 2024 but may not be sustainable in the face of weak demand. H2FY25 may see realisation growth which, if it happens, would drive average operating profit/tonne improvements in H2FY25 over a muted H1FY25.