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Mumbai is costliest city for travellers, Chandigarh best holiday spot

Mumbai is costliest city for travellers, Chandigarh best holiday spot

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Mumbai was found to have the highest average hotel room rent of Rs 23,092 for three nights while hotels in Jaipur continues to remain the cheapest to stay.

Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with the public: RBI

Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with the public: RBI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said nearly 97.26 per cent of the Rs 2,000 bank notes have been returned to the banking system, and only about Rs 9,760 crore worth of the notes are still with the public. On May 19, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes from circulation. "The total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation, which amounted to Rs 3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023 when the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 bank notes was announced, has declined to Rs 9,760 crore as at the close of business on November 30, 2023," the RBI said in a statement.

NIA cracks down on Babbar Khalsa, Bishnoi gang; raids 32 places

NIA cracks down on Babbar Khalsa, Bishnoi gang; raids 32 places

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The raids were carried out in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and the Union Territory of Chandigarh by the NIA as part of a mega operation that began early Thursday morning, a spokesperson of the premier investigating agency said.

Committee formed to probe Chandigarh roof collapse

Committee formed to probe Chandigarh roof collapse

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The committee headed by Deputy Commissioner R K Rao has been asked to submit its report within a month, an official release said in Chandigarh on Monday.

Bribe money 'passed on' as poll funds to AAP, claims ED

Bribe money 'passed on' as poll funds to AAP, claims ED

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday alleged that bribe money generated from corruption in a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) contract was 'passed on' as election funds to the Aam Aadmi Party that rules the national capital.

Ankita's In Love With...

Ankita's In Love With...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

No matter what the occasion is, Ankita Sharma's got a salwar suit to match the mood.

Infosys at Chandigarh and why SEZs work

Infosys at Chandigarh and why SEZs work

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Govt should examine how SEZs can overcome their main problems over land acquisition.

Slimming up in Chandigarh

Slimming up in Chandigarh

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Manushi's Day Out In London

Manushi's Day Out In London

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Nimrat prays at the Golden Temple... Look who Kapil Sharma bumped into on a flight! ...Mouni romances in Paris...

Chandigarh: 4 Babbar Khalsa men held

Chandigarh: 4 Babbar Khalsa men held

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Four Babbar Khalsa terrorists were arrested in Chandigarh Tuesday morning, a day after three militants of the outfit, including its India operations chief, were taken into custody in Delhi.

Jolt to Khattar as HC quashes law on 75% quota in private jobs for locals

Jolt to Khattar as HC quashes law on 75% quota in private jobs for locals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Justices G S Sandhawalia and Harpreet Kaur Jeewan also held the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 "ultravires" and said it will become "ineffective from the date it came into force".

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Fifteen days ago, we were only talking of Ayodhya. Now we are talking about farmers.'

Haryana has no right over Chandigarh: Badal

Haryana has no right over Chandigarh: Badal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

"Chandigarh is ours. They (Haryana) have no right over it," Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said on Wednesday.

Malaika's 'Date' With M F Husain!

Malaika's 'Date' With M F Husain!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Bollywood is always on the move, whether on work or pleasure. And they *always* keep us updated!

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Creating a positive reform that does away with an official who constitutes a flawed aspect of Indian democracy will allow the BJP to rightfully claim this as one of its positive legacies, suggests Karan P Shah.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4 against defending champions Saurashtra

'Bought US stocks; shall I make tax declaration?'

'Bought US stocks; shall I make tax declaration?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Vivek Lala answers your income tax and personal finance queries.

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Parents, students and coaching institutes will find alternatives to cater to the demand.'

Amid surge in terrorist attacks, Army chief may visit Jammu on Monday

Amid surge in terrorist attacks, Army chief may visit Jammu on Monday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The Army chief is likely to visit Jammu and discuss the recent and ongoing counter-terrorist operations and the casualties that have been suffered in the recent terror attacks there, defence sources said.

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

In a major organisational rejig ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Saturday appointed Avinash Pande the general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, replacing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while Sachin Pilot was made the general secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh.

Hawara handed over to Chandigarh police

Hawara handed over to Chandigarh police

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

A Delhi court on Thursday handed over Jagtar Singh Hawara, prime accused in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to the Chandigarh police, 18 months after he made a daring escape from the high-security Burail jail.

Chandigarh Dynamos beat Sher-e-Jalandhar

Chandigarh Dynamos beat Sher-e-Jalandhar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The local favourites began their campaign in style with a 2-0 win in a Tier I match of the Premier Hockey League II on Sunday.

On June 21, Modi will do yoga in Chandigarh

On June 21, Modi will do yoga in Chandigarh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The main event, which is being held at Capitol Complex, is likely to be attended by around 30,000 people out of the total 1,20,000 who have registered themselves.

AAP, Cong spar over Punjab MLA's arrest in 2015 case

AAP, Cong spar over Punjab MLA's arrest in 2015 case

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira was arrested by the Punjab Police in connection with a 2015 drugs case on Thursday morning, official sources said.

1 killed, 5 cops hurt as farmers clash with police in Punjab

1 killed, 5 cops hurt as farmers clash with police in Punjab

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The victim was a farmer apparently taking part in the protest in the district's Longowal area, where police were trying to stop protesters from blocking a national highway and a toll plaza, officials said.

Chandigarh Comets win a thriller against Pune Strykers

Chandigarh Comets win a thriller against Pune Strykers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Chandigarh Comets Strykers spanked Pune Strykers in a great comeback to win 4-3 in their Bridgestone World Series Hockey match in Chandigarh on Monday.

Canadian mission in Chandigarh

Canadian mission in Chandigarh

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

He said in the last five years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the role of zonal councils has changed from advisory nature to action platforms.

Ahead of 5-state polls, 29th set of electoral bonds to go on sale from Nov 6

Ahead of 5-state polls, 29th set of electoral bonds to go on sale from Nov 6

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Electoral bonds have been pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency to political funding.

Amid WFI row, Rahul meets Bajrang Punia, tries wrestling

Amid WFI row, Rahul meets Bajrang Punia, tries wrestling

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Gandhi's meeting with the wrestlers comes against the backdrop of a controversy surrounding the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

Vaani Gets Ready For Mandala Murders

Vaani Gets Ready For Mandala Murders

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Vaani Kapoor says she wanted to make her debut in the digital space with a 'clutter-breaking' story and Mandala Murders came as the perfect opportunity.

Bhushan CD 'doctored', says CFSL Chandigarh

Bhushan CD 'doctored', says CFSL Chandigarh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Forensic examination of a controversial CD purportedly containing conversation of Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh by a central laboratory shows that it was "doctored", contradicting findings of two other such tests.

Harinder wins Chandigarh Open

Harinder wins Chandigarh Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

The local lad fired a blemish-less tour-under 68, to win with a tally of 14-under 274.

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Sharad Pawar camp described the ruling as a "murder of democracy" which would be challenged in the Supreme Court.

Mankad wins Chandigarh ITF tourney

Mankad wins Chandigarh ITF tourney

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

Wild card Harsh Mankad won the US $10,000 ITF singles event in Chandigarh after his opponent in the final, Rohan Bopanna, pulled out due to a knee injury. The victory gave Mankad his second crown, having won the doubles title along with Rupesh Roy at the CLTA Complex on Friday.

Chandigarh Lions edge past Superstars

Chandigarh Lions edge past Superstars

Rediff.com19 Oct 2008

Chandigarh Lions beat Chennai Superstars by eight runs in the ICL encounter on Saturday.

NIA books designated terrorist Pannun, SFJ for threats to Air India flyers

NIA books designated terrorist Pannun, SFJ for threats to Air India flyers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Pannun, the self-proclaimed general counsel of "unlawful association" SFJ, released the video messages on social media platforms on November 4.

See Parineeti-Raghav's Wedding Reception Invite

See Parineeti-Raghav's Wedding Reception Invite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Wedding preparations for Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha are in full swing.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

India was convicted even without...: Envoy on Nijjar probe

India was convicted even without...: Envoy on Nijjar probe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Because India was asked to cooperate and if you look at the typical criminal terminology, when someone asks to cooperate, it means you have already been convicted and you better cooperate