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MP cop asks gym to bar entry of Muslims, shunted out

MP cop asks gym to bar entry of Muslims, shunted out

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

According to the police, some Bajrang Dal members had visited the gym, located in the Ayodhya Nagar area of Bhopal, and raised questions over the presence of Muslim trainers at the facility.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

Air Sahara president Alok Sharma quits

Air Sahara president Alok Sharma quits

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Hours after Jet Airways closed the deal to acquire Air Sahara, the Lucknow-based airline's president Alok Sharma quit his post but said he would continue to facilitate its smooth transition to 'Jetlite'.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

BJP LS list: Shivraj, Scindia included; Pragya Thakur left out

BJP LS list: Shivraj, Scindia included; Pragya Thakur left out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party's first list of 24 candidates for Lok Sabha from Madhya Pradesh featured former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, while Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur was replaced by another candidate.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

BJP announces list of candidates for MP, Chh'garh before poll dates

BJP announces list of candidates for MP, Chh'garh before poll dates

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The party's decision to announce the first list of candidates so early underlines the significance it has attached to five state elections, the last round of assembly contest before the all-important Lok Sabha polls.

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He is among several leaders of Indian heritage who have ascended to the highest echelon of public service globally.

Bidhuri ducks query on LS rant; more BJP MPs seek probe into Danish Ali

Bidhuri ducks query on LS rant; more BJP MPs seek probe into Danish Ali

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The opposition parties, which have demanded the strictest action including suspension of Bidhuri for his "vile and communal" remarks during a discussion on the success of Chandrayaan-3 in Lok Sabha on Thursday, hit out at the BJP, alleging that it was trying to defend its MP instead of punishing him.

Rishi's Day Out!

Rishi's Day Out!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

After moving into 10 Downing Street a couple of weeks go, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is making his first outing on the world stage.

Sunak goes with continuity, retains chancellor Hunt, foreign secretary Cleverly

Sunak goes with continuity, retains chancellor Hunt, foreign secretary Cleverly

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

In another move aimed at continuity, James Cleverly will stay in his post as Foreign Secretary despite not being a Sunak loyalist.

Delhi college's ban on non-veg food kicks up a row, students to protest

Delhi college's ban on non-veg food kicks up a row, students to protest

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Hansraj College's decision to discontinue serving non-vegetarian food at its canteen and hostel after it reopened following the pandemic in February last year has drawn sharp criticism from several quarters.

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has unveiled one of the United Kingdom's most diverse cabinets, with key frontline posts going to ethnic minority members of Parliament, including Indian-origin Suella Braverman as the home secretary.

Bharti, UK govt consortium win bid for bankrupt satellite firm OneWeb

Bharti, UK govt consortium win bid for bankrupt satellite firm OneWeb

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While Indian telecom czar Sunil Mittal's Bharti did not share deal details, UK Business Secretary Alok Sharma said his government and Bharti Global, will provide $500 million each.

CBI chargesheets journalist Upendra Rai

CBI chargesheets journalist Upendra Rai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The court will take cognisance of the chargesheet on August 6. At present, Rai is in judicial custody.

Climate deal emerges at COP26, India intervenes on fossil fuel

Climate deal emerges at COP26, India intervenes on fossil fuel

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Negotiators from nearly 200 countries have accepted a new climate agreement after the COP26 summit in Glasgow concluded its extra time plenary on Saturday with a deal, which recognises India's intervention for the world to 'phase down' rather than "phase out" fossil fuels.

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

As a politician, Yadav is amiable and a consensus-maker, not hamstrung by dogma.

Modi to present India's climate action plan at COP26 summit

Modi to present India's climate action plan at COP26 summit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

During his three-day UK visit until Tuesday, Modi is listed to address the COP26 summit with a national statement about India's climate action plan in the afternoon session on Monday, ahead of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Air One in fray to apply for licence to fly

Air One in fray to apply for licence to fly

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Following the entry of Tata-SIA and AirAsia into the Indian aviation market, the domestic aviation industry is seeing increased interest from private entities.

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law named UK finance minister

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law named UK finance minister

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The MP for Richmond in Yorkshire, married to Murthy's daughter Akshata, first entered the UK Parliament in 2015 and has fast risen up the Conservative Party ranks as a staunch Brexiteer who had back Johnson's strategy to leave the European Union.

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

At a virtual press conference to launch the report, Inger Anderson, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, said, "Climate change is here and now. No one is safe. Despite warnings from so many years, the world did not listen. We need to act now. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will not only limit climate change but also reduce air pollution."

Why India was made the Fall Guy at COP26

Why India was made the Fall Guy at COP26

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The game plan is to pressure India and China to come back and commit to further emissions cuts by next year's UN meeting. Neither China nor India has 2030 targets anywhere near in line with a 1.5 degree centigrade pathway, and so will be on the target list of nations under pressure to return next year with more ambition, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Shivratri draws thousands to Kumbh Mela for holy dip

Shivratri draws thousands to Kumbh Mela for holy dip

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Security has been tightened in Haridwar for the first day of the Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) on Friday, as thousands of devotees are expected to take a dip in the River Ganga to mark the festival of Maha Shivratri. Around 10,000 security personnel have been deployed in Haridwar to thwart any kind of untoward incident when devotees, including ash-covered Naga sadhus participate in the festivities

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Avoid high risk transactions even if they seem more profitable.

Scientists say Oxford Covid vaccine looks safe, induces immunity

Scientists say Oxford Covid vaccine looks safe, induces immunity

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The results show they induced strong antibody and T-cell immune responses for up to 56 days after they were given. T-cells are crucial for maintaining protection against the virus for years.

Sahara to start flights to Kuala Lumpur

Sahara to start flights to Kuala Lumpur

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Private carrier Air Sahara will commence operations to Kuala Lumpur from March 19 and hopes to get government clearance to start services to the Middle East by January 2008, a top airline official said.

Air Sahara may tie up with Indus Air

Air Sahara may tie up with Indus Air

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Air Sahara on Monday said it is in talks with upcoming low-cost carrier Indus Air, promoted by Kapil Mohan of Mohan Meakins Group.

Jet, Air Sahara to continue ground handling

Jet, Air Sahara to continue ground handling

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

A day after government decided to restrict the number of ground handling agencies in six major airports, full-frill private carriers Air Sahara and Jet Airways asked the government on Friday to let them continue providing these services.

Ask MF Guru: Want to invest for my kids's education

Ask MF Guru: Want to invest for my kids's education

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Sahara to buy 10 Boeing 737-800s

Sahara to buy 10 Boeing 737-800s

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Air Sahara is believed to be in the process of signing a deal with Boeing for acquiring new aircraft, even as negotiations are on by mediators to resolve the Jet-Sahara dispute

Seemanto to pilot Air Sahara

Seemanto to pilot Air Sahara

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

Air Sahara cuts fare by 20-70%

Air Sahara cuts fare by 20-70%

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

Toeing the line taken by its competitors, including Indian Airlines, Air Sahara on Tuesday announced the launch of fare buckets while doing away with its advance purchase schemes, claiming that the new system would lower airfares by 20 to 70 per cent

Missing pilots ground Sahara

Missing pilots ground Sahara

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

No deal with Jet Airways: Air Sahara

No deal with Jet Airways: Air Sahara

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

No deal has been signed between Air Sahara and Jet Airways, but discussions are on for a strategic alliance between the two private carriers.

Airline sale, a profitable exit: Sahara

Airline sale, a profitable exit: Sahara

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Sahara group on Wednesday said the sale of its airline to Jet Airways for $500 million was not a "distress deal but a profitable exit" from the business that did not hold promise and future in the short to medium term.

Hyderabad to be Air Sahara hub

Hyderabad to be Air Sahara hub

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Things will get worse before they get better, warns UK PM on COVID-19

Things will get worse before they get better, warns UK PM on COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'From the start, we have sought to put in the right measures at the right time. We will not hesitate to go further if that is what the scientific and medical advice tells us we must do'

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

To enable large-scale vaccine studies to take place across the UK, the aim is to get 500,000 people signed up by October, which is considered vital in the fight against coronavirus.