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Parl security breach accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy

Parl security breach accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The chargesheet, spread over 1,000 pages, was filed before the Patiala House Court in June and the court took its cognisance last month. A supplementary was filed in July.

Parliament breach: 3 MPs hailed as 'saviours of the day'

Parliament breach: 3 MPs hailed as 'saviours of the day'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha members Hanuman Beniwal, Malook Nagar and Gurjeet Singh Aujla were at the centre of the scene when a group of MPs managed to overpower two persons who jumped into the House chamber and released yellow gas from canisters.

SC dismisses plea to review Adani-Hindenburg verdict

SC dismisses plea to review Adani-Hindenburg verdict

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking review of its January 3 verdict by which it refused to transfer the probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani Group to a special investigation team or the CBI.

Parliament Staff's Style Makeover

Parliament Staff's Style Makeover

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Parliament staff will don a new set of uniforms from the five-day special session of Parliament which begins on Monday, September 18.

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The shooter, as per FBI, used an AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56mm, a common calibre for such weapons.

Govt panel to check out credentials of controversial Maha IAS officer

Govt panel to check out credentials of controversial Maha IAS officer

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

In a statement, the Centre said the probe would be conducted by an additional secretary-rank officer to verify the candidature claims and other details of the 2023 batch officer, who has been allotted the Maharashtra cadre.

More treasure, cash found in Sai Baba chamber

More treasure, cash found in Sai Baba chamber

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

More treasures were found on Tuesday as an inventory being made of articles inside the Poornachandra Chamber, one of the personal chambers of the late Sathya Sai Baba in Yajur Mandir, continued for the second day.

Chaos continues in Bangladesh as police remain absent

Chaos continues in Bangladesh as police remain absent

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The students, including members of Bangladesh Scouts, were seen controlling the traffic movement at several places, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.

Pre-Budget talks: Industry bodies suggest tax reforms to revenue secy

Pre-Budget talks: Industry bodies suggest tax reforms to revenue secy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Three industry bodies suggested changes in India's tax regime in their pre-Budget discussions with Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra in New Delhi on Tuesday. The bodies - Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) - held separate meetings with Malhotra during the day and put across their suggestions for the upcoming Budget.

Chambers stripped of 100m title

Chambers stripped of 100m title

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Sprinter Dwain Chambers has been stripped of his 2002 European 100 metres title after admitting he took the steroid THG that year.

Minor fire in LS deputy speaker's chamber

Minor fire in LS deputy speaker's chamber

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

There were some tense moments since the chamber is a few metres away from the prime minister's chamber.

Controversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar likely to be sacked

Controversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar likely to be sacked

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar, who is at the centre of a controversy over alleged misuse of power and privileges, may be terminated from service if found guilty, official sources said on Friday.

Intruders sat quietly in visitors gallery, jumped down suddenly

Intruders sat quietly in visitors gallery, jumped down suddenly

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Visitors at the public gallery of Lok Sabha on Wednesday said the two protesters who jumped into the House's chamber were sitting quietly and disrupted the proceedings "all of a sudden".

Raj Bhavan probe clears Bengal guv of molestation charges

Raj Bhavan probe clears Bengal guv of molestation charges

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

The report, made public on Saturday, claimed the complaints were "ill-motivated."

Spotted: Dwain Chambers in London

Spotted: Dwain Chambers in London

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Reader Smita Sukumar sent us this picture from London.

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

About the 34-year-old officer's alleged misuse of power, including the use of a private luxury car with a VIP number plate and red-blue beacon, during her tenure at the Pune collector's office, Dilip said she had taken permission for everything.

President's address on Thursday, debate to be next govt-Oppn friction point

President's address on Thursday, debate to be next govt-Oppn friction point

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament will also be the first after the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Chambers drugs hearing set for Thursday

Chambers drugs hearing set for Thursday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

Dwain Chambers is to attend a UK Athletics independent drugs disciplinary hearing on Thursday, British newspapers reported.

8 security personnel suspended for Parl security breach

8 security personnel suspended for Parl security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Those suspended have been identified as Rampal, Arvind, Vir Das, Ganesh, Anil, Pradeep, Vimitt and Narendra.

USA India Chamber felicitates Dr Barry Bloom

USA India Chamber felicitates Dr Barry Bloom

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

The award was presented by Dr Martin Mackay, pesident Global R&D, Pfizer and Karun Rishi, president, USA-India Chamber of Commerce, at a function in Boston recently, according to a release by the chamber.

US-Indian Chamber of Commerce hails Budget

US-Indian Chamber of Commerce hails Budget

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The USA-India Chamber of Commerce has said the annual budget presented by the finance minister Pranab Mukherjee is a massive piece of fiscal stimulus which would spur growth and employment in the country.

Amritpal's mother says he is not Khalistani supporter, seeks early release

Amritpal's mother says he is not Khalistani supporter, seeks early release

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Replying to a question, she said people voted for him with expectations that he would work for their welfare.

Jailed Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid take oath as LS MPs

Jailed Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid take oath as LS MPs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Singh, 31, and Rashid, 56, won the recent Lok Sabha elections from Khadoor Sahib in Punjab and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, respectively, as Independents while being incarcerated.

Why Are Bengaluru IT Workers Protesting?

Why Are Bengaluru IT Workers Protesting?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'The overwhelming evidence from various studies and reports indicates that the current work culture in the IT sector, characterised by excessive hours, has severe consequences for health, productivity, and overall quality of life.'

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh disowns mother's statement

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh disowns mother's statement

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh has distanced himself from his mother's statement in which she had said that her son was not a Khalistani supporter, according to a statement issued by the Khadoor Sahib MP.

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The CPI-M leader was the chief minister of the state from 2000 to 2011.

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has urged the International Cricket Council to revisit the two new-ball rule in limited-over formats, saying it is "unfair" to finger spinners.

Indo-Pak chamber wants transport, trade links

Indo-Pak chamber wants transport, trade links

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

Restoration of communication and transport links between India and Pakistan and liberalising visa norms for the businessmen are among the suggestions made by the India-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Nobel laureate Prof Mohammad Yunus, the designated head of Bangladesh's interim government, on Wednesday fervently appealed everybody 'to stay calm' and 'refrain from all kinds of violence' as the country witnessed a major reshuffle in the security establishment after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.

SEE: 2 men jump into Lok Sabha from visitors' gallery

SEE: 2 men jump into Lok Sabha from visitors' gallery

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The video shows the man running around the Lok Sabha as baffled MPs watch and make sense of the situation.

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Rediff.com5 May 2015

He will become executive chairman and continue to be chairman

FIFA chamber probes ex-boss Blatter for bribery, corruption

FIFA chamber probes ex-boss Blatter for bribery, corruption

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

FIFA's ethics watchdog is investigating ex-president Sepp Blatter and two other former executives on a raft of possible violations including bribery and corruption, the world soccer body said on Friday.

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has received the backing from more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination on the first ballot, CNN reported on the first full day of her campaign.

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Bilateral trade has suffered seriously because of the growing unrest.' 'There is a standstill on both sides amid the curfew.'

Safin enters chamber of horrors

Safin enters chamber of horrors

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'We need more support from states to back budding talents from not-so-affluent families.'

London Chamber to set up 250 learning centres

London Chamber to set up 250 learning centres

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans setting up of 250 centres of learning and resource centres in Gujarat.