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Hathras exists in Jharkhand too: HC on 'shoddy' probe in rape-murder case

Hathras exists in Jharkhand too: HC on 'shoddy' probe in rape-murder case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Justice Ananda Sen said that the shocking incident has prompted the court to say that "Hathras (like places) is not only in the state of Uttar Pradesh, but also is in the state of Jharkhand." The court cannot keep its eyes shut and ignore this type of "lacklustre and shoddy" probe, he said.

Why this cop got a sudden promotion

Why this cop got a sudden promotion

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'I traced 76 children within two-and-a-half months,' says Assistant Sub Inspector Seema Dhaka.

Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.

Ambani bomb scare: Sachin Vaze shifted out of crime branch

Ambani bomb scare: Sachin Vaze shifted out of crime branch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said on Wednesday that police officer Sachin Vaze will be removed from the Crime Branch and posted in some other department.

Srikanth cruises into Denmark Open quarters

Srikanth cruises into Denmark Open quarters

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The BWF was forced to cancel multiple tournaments and postpone the Asia leg and the World Tour Final to January next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As SBI cuts rates, loans from the bank become cheaper

As SBI cuts rates, loans from the bank become cheaper

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

State Bank announced a 15 basis points reduction in its lending rates, effective August 10 across all tenors.

Indian firms reject Google Play's new bill plan

Indian firms reject Google Play's new bill plan

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Indian industry snubbed Google Play's decision to cut by half its commission for developers when they make $1 million in annual revenue for in-app purchases, saying the US tech giant may continue its "abrasive & monopolistic abuse" as it owns the Android system. Google Play said Tuesday that beginning July 1 it would slash its 30 per cent billing fee to 15 per cent for developers globally when they make the first $1 million of their annual revenue.

3 CRPF personnel killed in terror attack in J-K's Kupwara

3 CRPF personnel killed in terror attack in J-K's Kupwara

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The terrorists opened fire on a naka party of the Central Reserve Police Force at Wangam-Qaziabad in Kralgund area of the district, the officials said.

Joint loan with relative can boost chances of approval

Joint loan with relative can boost chances of approval

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

There can be as many as six co-applicants in a joint loan.

Pet pics: 'Ronny loves the sofa chair'

Pet pics: 'Ronny loves the sofa chair'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Rediff readers share pics of their pets.

Why this Raksha Bandhan was special to Shabana, Baba

Why this Raksha Bandhan was special to Shabana, Baba

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Shabana Azmi presents Mee Raqsam, Baba's directorial debut.

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

With the two teams locked 2-2 in the overall tie after the first the three matches, it was left to their respective mixed doubles pairs to push them ahead.

Afghanistan's Rashid becomes youngest Test captain at 20

Afghanistan's Rashid becomes youngest Test captain at 20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Aged 20 years and 350 days when he walked out for the toss on the first day, Rashid Khan broke a 15-year record held by former Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Tatenda Taibu.

CV sales ride on economic revival, infra and rural demand

CV sales ride on economic revival, infra and rural demand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

MHCV sales' grew by 9% to 5,033 units over September 2020 and 3% over October 2019, the first month registering growth over the previous year.

Soccer: Lazio strike late to draw vs Juve

Soccer: Lazio strike late to draw vs Juve

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Juventus have 13 points from seven games, three behind leaders AC Milan who host Verona later on Sunday. Lazio have 11 points.

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much of a news wiz you are.

Reliance Q3 net up 12% on strong momentum in retail, Jio

Reliance Q3 net up 12% on strong momentum in retail, Jio

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 12 per cent rise in December quarter net profit on improving oil-to-chemical business, strong continued momentum in retail and steady telecom unit Jio.

What can we next expect from Xi?

What can we next expect from Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It will be interesting to see whether India-China border tensions figure during the deliberations of PLA deputies to the NPC and CPPCC, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

Rape victims' testimony not confidence-inspiring: HC

Rape victims' testimony not confidence-inspiring: HC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

In the second judgment, she said sole testimony of the victim in rape cases is sufficient to fix criminal liability. "However, in the present case, considering the sub-standard quality of testimony of the prosecutrix, it would be a grave injustice to send the appellant behind bars for 10 years, her order said.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Pay cut for IndiGo's senior employees, CEO takes biggest hit

Pay cut for IndiGo's senior employees, CEO takes biggest hit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta announced on Thursday that the airline was instituting pay cuts for senior employees and he would himself take the highest cut of 25 per cent amid the novel coronavirus pandemic that has hit the aviation industry hard.

How India Inc is trying to save jobs

How India Inc is trying to save jobs

Rediff.com21 May 2020

India's biggest firm, Reliance Industries, has decided to cut salaries by 10 per cent in its oil and refining divisions. Several smaller companies like Kajaria Ceramics have followed suit with cuts as high as 40 per cent for those earning more than Rs 50 lakh.

The HOT new words of 2020

The HOT new words of 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Quarantine, lockdown, pandemic, covidiot... Sabyasachi Dutta unravels how different nations arrived at their Word Of The Year 2020.

Retail inflation at 15-month low of 4.59% in December

Retail inflation at 15-month low of 4.59% in December

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Declining vegetable prices brought down the retail inflation to a 15-month low of 4.59 per cent in December and within the comfort zone of the Reserve Bank, government data showed on Tuesday. It is for the first time during the current fiscal that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation print is below 6 per cent or in the RBI's target range of 2 to 6 per cent. The central bank factors in the CPI-based inflation while arriving at its monetary policy. The inflation in December 2020 came down from 6.93 per cent in November, mainly on account of 10.41 per cent decline in vegetable prices over the year-ago period.

Paralympic swimmer builds DIY pool with plastic bag

Paralympic swimmer builds DIY pool with plastic bag

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Galleguillo, who is part of the Argentine team of deaf swimmers and training to participate in the 2021 Deaflympics in Brazil, said his time out of the water had been tough.

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Though he went back to writing "beautiful scenes" for other Bollywood directors, his deep interest in the lives of ordinary citizens never slackened, evident from the way he made himself available to human rights groups whenever they called him.

The Kia Sonet is on song

The Kia Sonet is on song

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

On the highway, it pulls along with ease and offers smooth commuter ride and drive experience, and also has little competition, says Pavan Lall.

Biden names key members of his climate team

Biden names key members of his climate team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The nominees are Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior, Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary, Michael Regan as administrator for Environmental Protection Agency and Brenda Mallory as Chair of the Council of the Council on Environmental Quality.

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

On December 15, 2020, JLR announced that it has opened bookings of its first Plug-In Hybrid in India, the New Defender P400e.

South Indian Films You Must See

South Indian Films You Must See

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Surge in UPI transactions is because of an increased consumer interest in making bill payments and recharging mobile phones online, and purchase of non-essential goods on e-commerce platforms.

Nashik farmer overjoyed as PM lauds him in Mann ki Baat

Nashik farmer overjoyed as PM lauds him in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Rajendra Jadhav, a farmer from Satana town in Nashik, has developed a sprinkling machine named 'Yashwant', which is currently being used by the local civic body to sprinkle disinfectants to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Vodafone Idea hints at raising tariffs

Vodafone Idea hints at raising tariffs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The two independent brands Vodafone and Idea will be phased out, and the legacy of the two companies will reflect in the common brand -- Vi.

Maria Sharapova to return to action in Brisbane

Maria Sharapova to return to action in Brisbane

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Maria Sharapova will return to tournament action at the Brisbane International next month

Dhanteras sales kick off on muted note

Dhanteras sales kick off on muted note

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pre-Diwali Dhanteras sales of gold and silver witnessed a tepid response from consumers on Thursday on account of high prices of the precious metals and sluggish demand due to COVID-19 induced economic hardship, according to jewellers and industry experts. However, jewellers are expecting maximum footfalls on Friday as Dhanteras -- considered the most auspicious day in Hindu calendar for buying items, ranging from precious metals like gold and silver to utensils -- is being celebrated for two days this year.

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak; gains 271 pts at close

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak; gains 271 pts at close

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

L&T was the top gainer in the Sensex pack followed by M&M, SBI, Titan, Infosys, Bharti Airtel and Ultratech Cement.

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Like every other job, if you do it enough, you get practice.' 'If you don't, things get rusty.'

We were outplayed by SunRisers, concedes Ponting

We were outplayed by SunRisers, concedes Ponting

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The wicket did not seem to get slower, visually it looked a really good wicket, Warner and Bairstow played the conditions really well, they ran the twos really well. I think the wicket got slightly better in the second innings, which is disappointing for us. We wanted to chase, we felt there will be dew, but no excuses from us, we were just outplayed.'

Reliance Industries Q2 net falls 15% on weak oil business

Reliance Industries Q2 net falls 15% on weak oil business

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A plunge in fuel demand after the raging pandemic forced people to stay home and stifled the economy dealt a body blow to the firm's traditional cash cow oil refining and petrochemicals, even as consumer-facing businesses, which account for 35 per cent of the oil-to-telecom-to-retail conglomerate's revenues, continued to do well.