News for '-akhil'

Muslims should oppose incidents like Udaipur vigorously: RSS

Muslims should oppose incidents like Udaipur vigorously: RSS

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

"It is necessary for all to oppose this together," RSS spokesperson Sunil Ambekar said.

RBI rejects bank applications of Sachin Bansal-backed firm, 5 others

RBI rejects bank applications of Sachin Bansal-backed firm, 5 others

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Reserve Bank has rejected applications of Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal-backed company Chaitanya India Fin Credit Private Limited, and five others for setting up banks as these were "not found" suitable, an official statement said on Tuesday. The RBI in a statement said the examination of six applications has now been completed as per the procedure laid down under the guidelines. "Based on the assessment of the applications, (six) applicants were not found suitable for granting of in-principle approval to set up banks," it said.

Hindu Sena puts up saffron flags, posters outside JNU, with a warning

Hindu Sena puts up saffron flags, posters outside JNU, with a warning

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

In a video circulated on WhatsApp, Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta is purportedly heard saying in Hindi, 'Saffron is being insulted in the JNU campus on a regular basis. We want to warn those who are doing this. Mend your ways. We won't tolerate this.'

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The legendary PT Usha will be officially elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the governing body's polls on Saturday, ushering in a new era in country's sports administration.

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

RSS joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya, apparently referring to the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra, described it as a "political gimmick" that will not serve its stated purpose of uniting masses.

Jat leader threatens to call for vote against BJP over OBC status

Jat leader threatens to call for vote against BJP over OBC status

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

"A call, 'No Vote to BJP', will be given during the Vidhan Sabha elections if assurances made by union leaders, including the Prime Minister, are not fulfilled shortly," samiti national president Yashpal Malik on Thursday said.

UP police forms 18-member SIT to probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death

UP police forms 18-member SIT to probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said all aspects related to the death are being investigated and the guilty will not be spared.

Delhi police books ABVP students over JNU clash on Ram Navami

Delhi police books ABVP students over JNU clash on Ram Navami

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The Delhi police on Monday registered an FIR against unknown ABVP students based on the complaint received from a group of students in connection with a clash in JNU campus over non-vegetarian food, officials said.

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday

Some JNU students asked me not to supply chicken: Meat vendor

Some JNU students asked me not to supply chicken: Meat vendor

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'I have been supplying meat to JNU for the last 25-30 years and never has it happened that I have been asked not to supply meat'

Equity mutual funds inflow drops 43% to Rs 8,898 crore in July

Equity mutual funds inflow drops 43% to Rs 8,898 crore in July

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Equity mutual funds attracted Rs 8,898 crore in July, a 43 per cent decline compared to the preceding month as markets continued to remain volatile amid concerns over inflation and rate hike expectations. For the 17th straight month, equity mutual funds witnessed inflows in July. The net inflows in July were lower compared to Rs 15,495 crore seen in June, Rs 18,529 crore in May and Rs 15,890 crore in April, according to data released by Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) on Monday.

Union minister Mishra calls for stepping up use of Hindi in govt work

Union minister Mishra calls for stepping up use of Hindi in govt work

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Ahead of an all-India conference on official language being held in Varanasi on Saturday, Union minister of state for home Ajay Kumar Mishra Teni said more and more government work should be done in Hindi.

RSS eyes expansion as 3-day meet begins in Gujarat

RSS eyes expansion as 3-day meet begins in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

"The RSS runs nearly 60,000 daily shakhas (branches) across the country and 97.5 per cent shakhas have started functioning again after the easing of COVID-19 related restrictions," joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya said.

CBI to probe death of Mahant Narendra Giri

CBI to probe death of Mahant Narendra Giri

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The seer, who was the president of the largest organisation of sadhus in India, was found hanging by his disciples at the Baghambari Mutt in Allahabad on Monday.

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The family members of the fishermen lodged in Pakistani jails say they would vote for those parties in the upcoming elections which assure to bring their relatives back from the neighbouring country.

Coronil case: HC asks Ramdev not to mislead people

Coronil case: HC asks Ramdev not to mislead people

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court Wednesday told Ramdev that while he was welcome to have his followers, he should not mislead the public by saying more than what is 'official'.

RSS says stop religious conversion, enact law

RSS says stop religious conversion, enact law

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

"There are people who get converted and do not disclose that they have converted. They take double benefits," RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said at a press conference."

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy: RSS

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy: RSS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Centre should open all its diplomatic channels with Bangladesh to communicate the global Hindu concern and ask the government there to stop attacks on Hindus and Buddhists, the outfit urged.

Chess legend Anand turns 50. Wish him!

Chess legend Anand turns 50. Wish him!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

World No 6 and former World Chess champion, V Anand w

British education meant to create servants in India, NEP to bring changes: Modi

British education meant to create servants in India, NEP to bring changes: Modi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Addressing a summit in Varanasi on the implementation of the National Education Policy, Modi said the system should not just produce degree-holders but provide human resources needed to take the country forward.

Jammu rocked by protests for 2nd day over Hindu teacher's killing

Jammu rocked by protests for 2nd day over Hindu teacher's killing

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Protests against the killing of a Hindu school teacher in Kulgam continued to rock several parts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir on the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

Nagarjuna is 'super annoyed' by Family Man 2 protests

Nagarjuna is 'super annoyed' by Family Man 2 protests

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Sam, as Nagarjuna affectionately calls Samantha, is like a daughter of the family.' 'Nag gets very upset to see any of his children in a vulnerable situation.'

4 arrested for offering namaaz at Lucknow mall

4 arrested for offering namaaz at Lucknow mall

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday arrested four people and is in search of four others for 'unauthorisedly' offering namaaz in the newly inaugurated LuLu Mall in Lucknow.

Coronavirus forces RSS to call off annual meet

Coronavirus forces RSS to call off annual meet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha which had been scheduled in Bangaluru has been suspended.

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.

With Yogi in fray from Gorakhpur, Hindu Yuva Vahini gets active back in action

With Yogi in fray from Gorakhpur, Hindu Yuva Vahini gets active back in action

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The HYV describes itself as "a fierce cultural and social organisation dedicated to Hindutva and nationalism". Alongside cow protection, its stated objectives are "complete abolishment of the differentiation between touchable-untouchable and high-low, promote the harmonious development of society".

Pushkar Dhami's dilemma: Party won, CM lost

Pushkar Dhami's dilemma: Party won, CM lost

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The ruling party appears set to form the government in Uttarakhand again, the first time in the state's 21-year history that a party will come to power for a second term in a row.

Equity MFs see Rs 15,890 crore inflow in April

Equity MFs see Rs 15,890 crore inflow in April

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Sustaining positive momentum for the 14th straight month, equity mutual funds attracted a net sum of Rs 15,890 crore in April amid heightened volatility in stock market and consistent selling by foreign portfolio investors. This was much lower compared to a record net inflow of Rs 28,463 crore seen in the preceding month, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed on Tuesday. The lower quantum of net inflow from the previous month could be attributed to investors going slightly cautious given the ongoing challenges to the investment environment, Himanshu Srivastava, associate director - manager research, Morningstar India, said.

My case will help those falsely held under UAPA: Gogoi

My case will help those falsely held under UAPA: Gogoi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Labelling the NIA as a 'mere political tool' of the BJP government at the Centre, Gogoi said the judgment will be a landmark for those arrested through the misuse of the two anti-terror laws.

How BJP ensures beneficiaries of govt schemes vote for it

How BJP ensures beneficiaries of govt schemes vote for it

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

A vistarak is assigned to convince voters of the 'far-reaching benefits' of the schemes and doles handed out by the Centre and the UP government.

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Dhami is often regarded as a protg of Maharashtra Governor and former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, whom he served as an Officer on Special Duty and an adviser.

Ranji round-up: Dominant Saurashtra thrash Delhi

Ranji round-up: Dominant Saurashtra thrash Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A summary of Thursday's action in the Ranji Trophy group stage matches.

Bengal to reopen schools, colleges on Feb 3, allows daily flights

Bengal to reopen schools, colleges on Feb 3, allows daily flights

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Schools for classes 8 to 12, colleges and varsities will reopen in West Bengal on February 3, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Monday.

Vishy Anand set to don the commentator's hat

Vishy Anand set to don the commentator's hat

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Viswanathan Anand was to return to Chennai on Monday after competing in the Bundesliga Chess League but had to stay back near Frankfurt given the travel restrictions, his wife Aruna said. Anand, who is set to don the commentator's hat for the FIDE Candidates tournament that begins in Yekaterinburg, Russia to spot the challenger to world champion Magnus Carlsen, will handle the role from his present location.

Muslims realise only Modi, Yogi will work for their growth: UP min Ansari

Muslims realise only Modi, Yogi will work for their growth: UP min Ansari

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Ansari said the Muslim community is now shedding the 'illusion' created by opposition parties like the Samajwadi Party, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Congress.

Equity MFs attract Rs 15,498-cr in Jun on strong SIP flows

Equity MFs attract Rs 15,498-cr in Jun on strong SIP flows

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Investors continue to back-up equity mutual funds in June as such schemes attracted a net inflow of Rs 15,498 crore on strong flows from systematic investment plans despite volatility in the stock market and relentless selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). This also marked the 16th straight month of positive inflow in equity schemes. Inflows into equity mutual funds in June was lower compared to the net inflow of Rs 18,529 crore seen in May, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed on Friday.

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

Equity MFs record Rs 18,529-cr inflow in May

Equity MFs record Rs 18,529-cr inflow in May

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Undeterred by the stock market volatility, uncertainty due to the Ukraine-Russia war and high inflation, equity mutual funds continue to remain attractive choice for investors for the 15th straight month, registering a net inflow of Rs 18,529 crore in May on robust SIP numbers. This was higher than Rs 15,890 crore net inflow in April, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed on Thursday. Equity schemes have been witnessing net inflow since March 2021, highlighting the positive sentiment among investors.

'We are losing our independence more and more'

'We are losing our independence more and more'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Laws have been used in a way to serve the needs of the current regime and its authoritarian ideology.'

Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said that he was not "comfortable" with the present draft clarification given by the yoga guru, remarking that it seemed "more like a pat on the back" and a justification.