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Compassion ok, but stray dogs can't be allowed to be menace: SC

Compassion ok, but stray dogs can't be allowed to be menace: SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Some NGOs and individual petitioners have moved the apex court against the decisions of some high courts, including the Bombay high court and the Kerala high court, to allow municipal authorities to deal with the stray dogs menace as per the rules.

Semenya says NO to medication to lower testosterone

Semenya says NO to medication to lower testosterone

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya's future was in doubt on Friday after she said she would not take medication to lower her testosterone levels to comply with new rules for the 800 metres.

Why Modicare is 'bad news' for India's middle class

Why Modicare is 'bad news' for India's middle class

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Hospitals empanelled for Modicare may give preference to poor patients over the middle class for fear of strict government action, says Harsh Roongta.

Hockey India lifts ban on Gurbaj Singh

Hockey India lifts ban on Gurbaj Singh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Hockey India (HI) has lifted the nine-month ban on Gurbaj Singh with immediate effect in the wake of Punjab and Haryana High Court's order that termed the suspension of the senior player "illegal".

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in June dedicated the modernised and expanded Bhilai Steel Plant to the nation.

SC forms SIT to probe charges against ex-CBI chief in coal scam

SC forms SIT to probe charges against ex-CBI chief in coal scam

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The apex court said the present CBI director would head the special investigation team which would look into the report of the apex court-appointed panel headed by M L Sharma, a former special director of the agency, that had prima facie indicted Sinha in the matter.

Rajan may keep rates static in his last policy announcement

Rajan may keep rates static in his last policy announcement

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The government is likely to name a successor to Rajan sometime this month

South Africa's World T20-bound spinner Phangiso suspended over illegal action

South Africa's World T20-bound spinner Phangiso suspended over illegal action

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

South Africa left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso will miss the first two Twenty20 Internationals against Australia this week after his action was found to be illegal by the International Cricket Council's testing laboratory.

Clean chit to CJI: Woman ex-employee 'dejected'

Clean chit to CJI: Woman ex-employee 'dejected'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The woman said that she will consult her lawyer and decide on the next steps.

Major changes in Australia's Test team after India debacle

Major changes in Australia's Test team after India debacle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Batsmen Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh were all dropped from the squad that lost a home Test series against India for the first time.

UP govt develops medicines with cow urine for liver, immunity

UP govt develops medicines with cow urine for liver, immunity

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The UP government is also planning to free up its own land from illegal encroachment to set up these new cow- shelters in "safe locations" and with full facility for fodder and water.

Meiyappan, Kundra banned for life; CSK, RR for 2 yrs

Meiyappan, Kundra banned for life; CSK, RR for 2 yrs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the first time, Dhoni entered the field of play for an angry confrontation with umpire Gandhe

Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes?

Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A robust dispute settlement system would help the government unlock tax revenues, and also aid ease of doing business.

India is top priority, expect dynamic product line: Hitachi

India is top priority, expect dynamic product line: Hitachi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

For Hitachi, India remains a very important market for high-end products.

NGT blocks odd-even rollout, says AAP govt treats it like a picnic

NGT blocks odd-even rollout, says AAP govt treats it like a picnic

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

The NGT directed the Delhi govt not to implement the scheme unless it established that it was not counter-productive.

Govt notifies new RTI rules; CIC tenure cut to 3 yrs

Govt notifies new RTI rules; CIC tenure cut to 3 yrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The new rules have given discretion to government to decide on allowances or service conditions not specifically covered by the 2019 rules which would be 'binding'.

No SC decision yet on who will hear judges appointment plea

No SC decision yet on who will hear judges appointment plea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

'It is a very vital issue and we cannot keep it pending. We intend to pass an order as to who will hear the matter.'

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017.

Rajini @ 70: Film one-liners do not a politician make

Rajini @ 70: Film one-liners do not a politician make

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Rajinikanth's visible electoral strength is his constant mouthing of the term, 'aanmiga arasiyal', or 'spiritual politics', without he having to explain what it is. By implication, it is all that what Dravidian politics is not about. It may imply anti-corruption, being against Periyar's forgotten anti-god, anti-Brahmin dictum, but also ends up covering 'Tamil pride', which begins with Tamil language where, as a Maratha from Karnataka, he has more to defend himself. However, in the contemporary national context, aanmiga arasiyal is seen as a front for Rajini to market his brand of 'soft Hindutva' but identified even more with the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in political terms, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

US SC Judge nominee Kavanaugh denies sexual assault allegations

US SC Judge nominee Kavanaugh denies sexual assault allegations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Kavanaugh's nomination plunged into chaos after Christine Blasey Ford on Sunday told 'The Washington Post' that she was subjected to a sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee in high school in the early 1980s.

Gorakhpur tragedy: Hospital principal suspended, PM monitoring situation

Gorakhpur tragedy: Hospital principal suspended, PM monitoring situation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Tandon also assured of a high level probe into the multiple deaths, headed by the principal secretary. An action will be taken after a due report is taken out.

Maruti Ciaz SHVS is among the longest and widest cars in its segment

Maruti Ciaz SHVS is among the longest and widest cars in its segment

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The Maruti Ciaz SHVS is the latest champion of the prestigious million-rupee sedan segment and the new blockbuster from the Indo-Japanese automobile giant. The car has finally given Maruti its first hit in the premium sedan market and thus Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com decided to induct the car into their long term fleet to see how well it does as a member of the family.

Karnan's unsavoury act made judicial system laughing stock: SC

Karnan's unsavoury act made judicial system laughing stock: SC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The apex court, which came out with a detailed verdict on the six-month jail term awarded to Karnan, then a sitting judge of the Calcutta high court now retired, said his case was "unfortunate" as it concerned action against a sitting judge which had drawn the attention of both domestic and foreign media.

A timeline of Judge Loya case

A timeline of Judge Loya case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The chronology of events leading to the Supreme Court verdict.

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'In terms of growth rate, India is better than China.'

Two affordable phones with long battery life

Two affordable phones with long battery life

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Lenovo's Vibe P1m ticks most boxes for phones available at this price and has a monster of a battery to boot.

RBI to unveil norms for early detection of stressed loans

RBI to unveil norms for early detection of stressed loans

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

At least five state-run banks on central bank's radar for lax credit appraisal

Supreme Court dismisses litigation for OCI voting rights

Supreme Court dismisses litigation for OCI voting rights

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The SC dismissed a PIL seeking quashing of amendments made in Citizenship Act which deny voting rights to OCIs.

Crores spent yet Yamuna remains dirty

Crores spent yet Yamuna remains dirty

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

A parliamentary panel has noted that Yamuna river seems "dirtier" than before despite Rs 6,500 crore having been spent on its clean-up even as a project to lay interceptor sewers along the three major drains of Delhi suffers delays.

RBI cannot adopt a policy of higher inflation tolerance: Study

RBI cannot adopt a policy of higher inflation tolerance: Study

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

The study points out that for the determination of growth and investment at the macroeconomic level, the real interest rate is more relevant, even though the nominal interest rate is important for investment planning at the firm level.

Govt to review executive salaries at companies

Govt to review executive salaries at companies

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The government is looking to review the guidelines governing executive pay practices at the companies to bring them in tune with the changing times in terms of the economic advances in the country.

Review: Is the Suzuki Burgman Street better than the Access 125?

Review: Is the Suzuki Burgman Street better than the Access 125?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The Suzuki Burgman Street steps up the style quotient with its maxi-scooter looks, but is the same as the Access 125 in many ways. So, is it worth paying Rs 9,000 extra?

BCCI-COA meet: Selectors rewarded; general body to decide on Olympics

BCCI-COA meet: Selectors rewarded; general body to decide on Olympics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

India's participation in Olympics will be decided only by the general body of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which in all likelihood won't change its present stance of not taking part as they don't want to follow the Olympic charter.

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The George Institute for Global Health has launched a nutrition application in India for this, called FoodSwitch.

Not afraid of elections, says AAP on MLAs disqualification row

Not afraid of elections, says AAP on MLAs disqualification row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The Election Commission on Friday recommended President Ram Nath Kovind that the 20 MLAs be disqualified.

'Lockdown has changed the environment around us'

'Lockdown has changed the environment around us'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'If we want a better life, we have to treat nature better, and behave properly.' 'That's nature's message to us.'

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The situation in the state was 'extremely grave', said Vijayan, who spoke to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home minister, Rajnath Singh, this morning seeking more central assistance for relief operations.

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Rohingyas settled in Jammu tells how they are facing a battle for survival

Govt to cut stake in public banks

Govt to cut stake in public banks

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Govt keen to dilute stake in state banks.