Search results for '2002'

Sensex sinks 2,002 pts as global selloff intensifies

Sensex sinks 2,002 pts as global selloff intensifies

Rediff.com4 May 2020

ICICI Bank was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, sinking over 10 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Maruti. Bharti Airtel and Sun Pharma were the gainers in the BSE index. NSE Nifty suffered a heavy loss of 566.40 points, or 5.74 per cent, to settle at 9,293.50.

NIA charges 3 Pak handlers among 5 Lashkar men with Rajouri terror attack

NIA charges 3 Pak handlers among 5 Lashkar men with Rajouri terror attack

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The final report against a juvenile who was also apprehended in the case will be submitted to the Juvenile Justice Board in Rajouri, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.

2002 Gujarat riots convict arrested for assaulting woman journalist

2002 Gujarat riots convict arrested for assaulting woman journalist

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

A former television journalist was allegedly attacked by a convict in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riot case, who was out on parole, when she went to meet him regarding a book she is writing.

Records tumble as India crush SA in dominant Test win

Records tumble as India crush SA in dominant Test win

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

India inflicted a crushing 10-wicket defeat on South Africa in the one-off Women's Test in Chennai

Think Before You Make A Complaint!

Think Before You Make A Complaint!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

National Commission concluded that false and baseless allegations had been made in the complaint to claim a highly exaggerated and atrocious amount of compensation.

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The top court had come down heavily on the ED and said it is not expected to be "vindictive" in its conduct and must act with utmost probity and fairness.

FY24 per capita income growth may be one of lowest in 21 yrs

FY24 per capita income growth may be one of lowest in 21 yrs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Growth rate in per capita income is projected to fall to the lowest in 21 years this financial year - except for the financial years 2019-20 (FY20) and 2020-21 (FY21) - according to the first advance estimates. During the last 21 years, the two periods - FY20 and FY21 - saw growth rates in per capita income lower than 7.9 per cent, seen during FY24. This was despite the real gross domestic product (GDP) being projected to grow by 7.3 per cent in the current financial year by the first advance estimates.

Ex-Maha CM, LS speaker Manohar Joshi passes away

Ex-Maha CM, LS speaker Manohar Joshi passes away

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

His political career began with his involvement in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and he later became a member of the Shiv Sena.

EU stresses on 'accountability' for 2002 Guj riots

EU stresses on 'accountability' for 2002 Guj riots

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

At a time when Narendra Modi is reaching out to cross-section of people nationally and internationally, the European Union on Thursday stressed on the 'accountability' for the 2002 Gujarat riots, maintaining that the matter was of 'interest' to everyone.

Explained: Tax Changes On Property Sales

Explained: Tax Changes On Property Sales

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Maintain a proper record of documents that can act as proof of the cost of acquisition of the property, cost of improvements made to the property, expenses related to transfer of the property (like brokerage and registration charges). These will come in handy in case of a dispute with the taxman.

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday

Can History Repeat Itself?

Can History Repeat Itself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Electoral setbacks and thwarted ambition can have an unpredictable effect on leaders,, observes Aditi Phadnis.

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The high court of Jharkhand on Friday granted bail to former chief minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to a land scam.

2002-2003 Mumbai blasts case: HC releases Atif Mulla on bail

2002-2003 Mumbai blasts case: HC releases Atif Mulla on bail

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

A division bench of justices A S Oka and A A Sayed granted bail to Atif Mulla on a surety of Rs 1.50 lakh.

BJP Hopes To Taste Success In Samajwadi Party Citadel Mainpuri

BJP Hopes To Taste Success In Samajwadi Party Citadel Mainpuri

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The BJP, which won the Samajwadi Party strongholds of Rampur and Azamgarh in 2022 bypolls, hopes to wrest Mainpuri too.

People will assess 1969 & 2002 riots: Modi

People will assess 1969 & 2002 riots: Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The people have assessed communal riots in Gujarat during the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party rule in 1969 and 2002 respectively, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Asked how he assesses 1969 and 2002 Gujarat riots at a time when the state is celebrating golden jubilee of its foundation, he said "it is for the people to assess and they have assessed from time to time (by way of elections)".

India calls US report on human rights 'deeply biased'

India calls US report on human rights 'deeply biased'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

India on Friday described a United States State Department report citing alleged incidents of human rights violations including in Manipur as 'deeply biased' and said it reflects a poor understanding of India and it attach no value to it.

Guj moves SC for review of Bilkis verdict, wants removal of adverse remarks

Guj moves SC for review of Bilkis verdict, wants removal of adverse remarks

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The Gujarat government has said the apex court's observation in the January 8 judgment, holding the state guilty of "usurpation of power" and "abuse of discretion" for complying with an order of another top court bench, was an "error apparent on the face of the record" primarily on three grounds.

2002 riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi

2002 riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

A bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and Deepak Gupta said the matter will be heard on November 19, as the court has not gone through the petition in detail.

How Swift Changed Maruti's Thinking

How Swift Changed Maruti's Thinking

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Swift Dzire has clocked 2.5 million in sales, and you might, in a non-too-distant future, see headlines that the DZire has done 3 million as well, observes Suveen Sinha.

Does Amitabh endorse the 2002 riots, asks Congress

Does Amitabh endorse the 2002 riots, asks Congress

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

"Does he (Amitabh) condemn the role of Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujarat pogrom of 2002 or he endorses it?...What does he say about the Gujarat massacre and fake encounters that took place since Modi took over," Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari asked at a briefingin New Delhi.

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of South Indian hits, there's a pattern to the man and his methods.

'SIT manipulated NHRC, CEC reports on 2002 riots'

'SIT manipulated NHRC, CEC reports on 2002 riots'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The lawyer of Zakia Jafri on Thursday alleged before the magistrate's court here that Special Investigation Team probing the 2002 Gujarat riots cases "ignored and manipulated" conclusions of National Human Rights Commission and Chief Election Commissioner.

PIX: Captain Rohit hits the nets

PIX: Captain Rohit hits the nets

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Ahead of the first Test against England, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has started sweating it out in the nets.

''Hockey Team Can Win Olympic Medal'

''Hockey Team Can Win Olympic Medal'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'Our consistency under pressure will be tested to the maximum at Paris.'

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Brighton midfielder James Milner, who made his Premier League debut in 2002 at age 16, passed Ryan Giggs into second in all-time league appearances on Monday with 633 matches. He needs 20 more to equal Gareth Barry's record.

Is Stage 3 Breast Cancer Curable?

Is Stage 3 Breast Cancer Curable?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

While advanced stages of cancer may not be completely curable, with timely awareness, appropriate diagnosis and medical intervention, you can try to improve the symptoms and prolong your life span.

'Why are they interested only in Gujarat fake encounters?'

'Why are they interested only in Gujarat fake encounters?'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The Gujarat government told the Supreme Court on Thursday that the petitioners who have sought a probe into the alleged fake encounters in the state from 2002 to 2006 need to explain the reasons for their "selective public interest" in raising the issue.

'Dhoni's great, but I still choose Sourav as my captain'

'Dhoni's great, but I still choose Sourav as my captain'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Former India better Parthiv Patel chose the former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and captain Sourav Ganguly as his captain over Mahendra Singh Dhoni and said that there will always be a soft corner for his first skipper.

Lok Sabha may see election for Speaker's post for 1st time since Independence

Lok Sabha may see election for Speaker's post for 1st time since Independence

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Since Independence, Lok Sabha Speakers have been chosen by consensus.

Man 'linked to 2002 Sai temple blast' arrested

Man 'linked to 2002 Sai temple blast' arrested

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department has arrested an accused in connection with the 2002 Sai Baba Temple blast case in Hyderabad.

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Now, every state election -- first up, Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand later this year, then Delhi in January and Bihar in September next year -- will be seen by his followers for evidence of his recovery, and by rivals of sharpening decline, points out Shekhar Gupta.

2002 Sardarpura riots: Convicts withdraw bail plea from HC

2002 Sardarpura riots: Convicts withdraw bail plea from HC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Thirty-one persons convicted in the 2002 Sardarpura riot case of Mehsana district on Monday withdrew their regular bail plea from the Gujarat high court.

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Dropping references to the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, the killing of Muslims in Gujarat riots and Hindutva, and tweaking the reference to Manipur's merger with India are among the latest set of revisions made public by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in its textbooks.

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With all 29 under its belt, the BJP became the first political party to achieve such a feat after 40 years in Madhya Pradesh.

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the reasons cited by the convicts have no merits.

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The top court on January 8 had quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case, saying the orders were 'stereotyped' and passed without application of mind.