Onkar Singh In New Delhi And Agencies

Stories by Onkar Singh In New Delhi And Agencies

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

The edited sheep contains no foreign DNA, distinguishing it from transgenic organisms and paving the way for regulatory approval under India's evolving biotech policy framework.

Raj Thackeray May Get 1 Lok Sabha Seat

Raj Thackeray May Get 1 Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2024

The MNS joining the BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra could help it with a 'Thackeray versus Thackeray' narrative, fielding Raj Thackeray, an articulate speaker, to take on his cousin Uddhav Thackeray.

My Father L K Advani

My Father L K Advani

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2024

'There is a song that fits my father. It is from the Dev Anand film Hum Dono, which goes Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...'

SBI to invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank

SBI to invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2020

Assuming the private bank issues 20 billion shares at Rs 10 apiece (with face value of Rs 2 each), the total capital raise will be Rs 20,000 crore. And for the 49 per cent stake, SBI will need to put in about Rs 10,000 crore.

Paytm may buy Rana Kapoor's stake in Yes Bank

Paytm may buy Rana Kapoor's stake in Yes Bank

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

Kapoor and his associate entities owned 10.6 per cent in the bank at the end of June 2019.

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2019

A key hindrance to a faster turnaround of these banks is the slow progress in the resolution of legacy bad loans and the need to build up provisions against those assets.

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2018

It will be tough for the Congress leader to return to the Upper House from either Telangana or Andhra, where the party's presence has dwindled. But neither House will forget her.

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2016

Through this mobile application, the handset will be used for authenticating biometrics of customers making Aadhaar enabled payment.

How Brexit is affecting Tata's UK asset sale

How Brexit is affecting Tata's UK asset sale

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

In March, Tata Steel announced its intention to sell the entire 10.5 million-tonne UK assets.

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

Mallya has denied that he had fled India and said he would comply with laws.

Return with passport: Supreme Court tells Vijay Mallya

Return with passport: Supreme Court tells Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2016

Banks are seeking an order that Mallya should appear in person before the court.

'Murli Manohar Joshi is sentimental about his Varanasi seat'

'Murli Manohar Joshi is sentimental about his Varanasi seat'

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

Mukhar Abbas Naqvi, senior vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is convinced that Narendra Modi will become the next prime minister of India.

Will Gulaab Gang release tomorrow? Delhi HC to hear producers's plea

Will Gulaab Gang release tomorrow? Delhi HC to hear producers's plea

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

A day after the Delhi high court stayed the release of Gulaab Gang, the film's producers have moved to a larger bench against the order.

Pizza delivery guy at the Oscars receives $1000 tip!

Pizza delivery guy at the Oscars receives $1000 tip!

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

The Pizza Delivery guy who didn't know he was headed to the Oscars!

'Kejriwal is an honest messiah and the only hope for this country'

'Kejriwal is an honest messiah and the only hope for this country'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2014

AAP is not like any other party but an alternative for a change in this country, Jarnail Singh tells Rediff.com's Onkar Singh.

Jan Lokpal by first week of February: Arvind Kejriwal

Jan Lokpal by first week of February: Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told media persons at a press conference that the draft Lok Pal would be ready by January 15 on Thursday. Delhi's chief secretary would head the committee.

Sting operation: Shazia Ilmi takes channel, editor to court

Sting operation: Shazia Ilmi takes channel, editor to court

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2013

Aam Adami Party's Shazia Ilmi, who was one of the leaders of caught in an alleged sting operation, has filed a criminal complaint with the Delhi police and also taken the channel, India News editor-in-chief Deepak Chaurasia and journalist Aniranjan Jha to court for defamation.

Why Bhansali's Ramleela got a new name

Why Bhansali's Ramleela got a new name

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2013

The Bombay HIgh Court refused to issue stay orders on the film's release.

Will miss Tendulkar's presence in the Indian squad: Bedi

Will miss Tendulkar's presence in the Indian squad: Bedi

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2013

India's legendary left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi on Monday said he is not surprised by Sachin Tendulkar's decision to retire from cricket, after the two-Test series against the West Indies next month.

'India, Pak using Kashmir to solve their own problems'

'India, Pak using Kashmir to solve their own problems'

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2013

In an exclusive telephonic interview with rediff.com from Srinagar, People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti accused the governments of Pakistan and India for the present situation in Jammu and Kashmir.