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Kiran Bedi assumes charge as LG of Puducherry

Kiran Bedi assumes charge as LG of Puducherry

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Bedi is the fourth woman Lt Governor of the UnionTerritory, a post which was under the additional charge of Lt Governor of Andaman and NicobarIsland for nearly two years.

SC judge recuses from hearing OP Chautala's plea

SC judge recuses from hearing OP Chautala's plea

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Earlier, Justice Lalit had recused himself from hearing the plea of Indian National Lok Dal Chautala's son Ajay on similar grounds.

Kiran Bedi appointed new LG of Puducherry

Kiran Bedi appointed new LG of Puducherry

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi was on Sunday appointed as Lt Governor of Puducherry.

'Modi wave is no longer that effective'

'Modi wave is no longer that effective'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'Farmers' issues will rule the narrative in the 2019 elections.'

Post restructuring, SBI-led consortium may hold around 40% stake in Jet

Post restructuring, SBI-led consortium may hold around 40% stake in Jet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The airline has struggled to pay salaries and vendors on time and its Rs 10,963 crore fund and non fund based facilities have now been assigned 'D' rating by ICRA - the seventh rating downgrade since March 2017.

The man who saved SpiceJet from going bankrupt

The man who saved SpiceJet from going bankrupt

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The task I had undertaken was by no stretch of imagination an easy one, says Ajay Singh.

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Sunny Deol

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Sunny Deol

Rediff.com26 May 2004

The non-bailable arrest warrant against the film star, who is also the managing director of Vijeta Films, is in connection with a cheque bouncing case.

Cabinet reshuffle: Raje inducts 6 new faces

Cabinet reshuffle: Raje inducts 6 new faces

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

In her second cabinet reshuffle, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday inducted six new ministers including a Dalit woman MLA, elevated two state ministers to Cabinet rank and dropped two state ministers.

Sanjiv Kapoor to board Vistara after SpiceJet stint

Sanjiv Kapoor to board Vistara after SpiceJet stint

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Chief Operating Officer, Sanjiv Kapoor will be leaving the company effective October 31, 2015 after two years with the organisation.

Airlines oppose lower cancellation fees, quicker refunds to passengers

Airlines oppose lower cancellation fees, quicker refunds to passengers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

New rules will unnecessarily make the airlines responsible for reasons beyond their control

Yogi Adityanath: BJP's fiery Hindutva mascot

Yogi Adityanath: BJP's fiery Hindutva mascot

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Born as Ajay Singh, the diminutive shaven headed politician is known for his provocative speeches and mass following across Uttar Pradesh.

Who's the tallest of them all?

Who's the tallest of them all?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'All statue-building is an exercise in hubris, but Mr Adityanath's enterprise begs a question: Can a state with rampant child malnutrition and 325 children dying in a Gorakhpur hospital afford Rama's benediction?' asks Sunil Sethi.

SpiceJet, Maran agree to resolve warrants' issue

SpiceJet, Maran agree to resolve warrants' issue

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

SpiceJet board is likely to pass a resolution within three days after the court order.

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Valmiki has not written anything about Hanuman's caste.' 'I want to clarify that Hanuman was not a Vanar, but an Adivasi.'

'We favour a friendly tax regime'

'We favour a friendly tax regime'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

"In rural India, even minimal infrastructural facilities are not available for farmers. It is unthinkable to impose a tax on agricultural income, says Rajnath Singh

Bollywood's BEST Air Force Movies

Bollywood's BEST Air Force Movies

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

May the Air Force be with you!

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Minority investors of SpiceJet might be feeling cold-shouldered.

JBT scam: SC upholds jail term of Chautala and his son

JBT scam: SC upholds jail term of Chautala and his son

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala and others, challenging their conviction and award of 10-year jail term in the teachers' recruitment scam case.

Congress wins Chitrakoot bypolls

Congress wins Chitrakoot bypolls

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Nilanshu Chaturvedi polled 66,810 votes, while Bharatiya Janata Party rival Shankar Dayal Tripathi got 52,677 votes.

What Rahul must be careful about

What Rahul must be careful about

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'The 2019 battle is a battle for the kind of India that we want to live in.' The Congress's long history is pockmarked with sins great and small, but Mr Gandhi has the advantage of representing a new generation with a relatively clean slate, and a chance to redefine contemporary perception,' says Mitali Saran.

Food Security Bill is historic, promote it: Rahul to Congress leaders

Food Security Bill is historic, promote it: Rahul to Congress leaders

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday termed Food Security Bill a "historic legislation" and asked party leaders to publicise its importance to masses as they gear up for elections scheduled early next year.

Co-founder of SpiceJet seeks time to finalise rescue

Co-founder of SpiceJet seeks time to finalise rescue

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Officials in India's civil aviation ministry are now expected to meet SpiceJet stakeholders within a couple of days to discuss the revival plan

Prashant Kanojia and 9 cases that should worry you

Prashant Kanojia and 9 cases that should worry you

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

One would not think that a Facebook status or a tweet could land you in jail, at least not in India -- the world's largest democracy. However, the reality is a lot more brutal in India, which has a shameful history of locking up its citizens for dissenting viewpoints. According to Mint, at least 50 people have been arrested through 2017 and 2018 for posts on social media. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com presents some of the most prominent cases.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

'Mandir had no impact in Chhattisgarh'

'Mandir had no impact in Chhattisgarh'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'BJP ministers in Chhattisgarh were arrogant'

Three state Congress units urge Rahul to take over as party chief

Three state Congress units urge Rahul to take over as party chief

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

On Saturday, Delhi unit of the Congress unanimously adopted a resolution urging Rahul to take over as the president.

SpiceJet in talks with two US-based private equity firms

SpiceJet in talks with two US-based private equity firms

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Earlier, PE firms such as Goldman Sachs and Indigo Partners had evinced interest in the Indian aviation market.

A resurgent SpiceJet plays the 1010 card

A resurgent SpiceJet plays the 1010 card

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The airline launched a three-day discounted sale of tickets starting at Rs 1,010, to mark its 10th anniversary

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

For debt-laden Jet Airways, bitter foe Tata may turn into timely saviour.

SpiceJet cuts fare, to operate 2 more flights to Kathmandu

SpiceJet cuts fare, to operate 2 more flights to Kathmandu

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

No frills carrier SpiceJet on Monday cut down base fare for its evening flights to Kathmandu to Re 1 for two days starting on Monday.

SpiceJet vs Kalanithi Maran: An ugly battle

SpiceJet vs Kalanithi Maran: An ugly battle

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Kalanithi Maran, the former promoter of Spicejet, has moved the Delhi High Court against the airline.

PM Modi leads tributes to BAI chief Das Gupta after demise

PM Modi leads tributes to BAI chief Das Gupta after demise

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes that poured in for Badminton Association of India president Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta, who passed away in Lucknow after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday.

Start of 'acche din' for Indian boxing?

Start of 'acche din' for Indian boxing?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Entrusted with the task of undoing four years of damage, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh says the bickering that has ruined the sport is not very difficult to control and he is confident of bringing in a professional approach in the set-up with his corporate experience.

He got ex-UP CMs evicted from their homes

He got ex-UP CMs evicted from their homes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'My passion remains pushing for probity in public life and I shall continue my fight,' S N Shukla tells Virendra Singh Rawat.

Five airlines win bids to fly 128 routes; link 70 airports

Five airlines win bids to fly 128 routes; link 70 airports

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Agra, Shimla, Nanded, Kanpur and Jamshedpur are among the many airports that would see connectivity under Udan.

'My brother told us about BJP MP's role'

'My brother told us about BJP MP's role'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'The CM was in Gorakhpur when this attempt to murder took place on my brother.' 'I waited for two days to see what action the police takes, but after 48 hours, the police has not even questioned Paswan.'

Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

All of them, including Patkar, were taken to hospitals by the administration, police said.

MP assembly polls: BJP, Cong confident of putting up a good show

MP assembly polls: BJP, Cong confident of putting up a good show

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

With less than a month to go for the assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress have exuded confidence of winning the elections.

'Secularism has become a dirty word'

'Secularism has become a dirty word'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'If any party talks too much about Muslims, it will lose.'