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Timeline: Zakia Jafri's 20-year-long legal battle

Timeline: Zakia Jafri's 20-year-long legal battle

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Following is the timeline of events in the case in which the Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) clean chit to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 riots in the state.

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'Cracks continue to appear in more and more houses.' 'We believe the government is not going to tell us the truth.'

WhatsApp won't compel users to accept new privacy policy

WhatsApp won't compel users to accept new privacy policy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Whatsapp clarified before the bench that it would not limit the functionality for users who are not opting for new privacy policy in the meantime.

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Over longer periods of three, five and 10 years, small-cap funds have rewarded their investors handsomely.

India natural ally of G7: Modi

India natural ally of G7: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is a natural ally for the G7 countries in defending the shared values from a host of threats stemming from authoritarianism, terrorism and violent extremism, disinformation and economic coercion.

8 bn rubles of Indian oil firms stuck in Russia

8 bn rubles of Indian oil firms stuck in Russia

Rediff.com27 May 2022

As much as 8 billion rubles (about Rs 1,000 crore) of dividend income belonging to Indian oil firms is stuck in Russia after the Putin administration clamped down on dollar repatriation, officials said on Friday. Indian state oil firms have invested $5.46 billion in buying stakes in four different assets in Russia. These include a 49.9 per cent stake in Vankorneft oil and gas field and another 29.9 per cent in TAAS-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha fields.

T20 World Cup India Report Card

T20 World Cup India Report Card

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Patel and Arshdeep Singh were the only bright lights in a poor India show at the T20 World Cup.

HC raps Adhikari, refuses to shift Mamata's poll petition outside Bengal

HC raps Adhikari, refuses to shift Mamata's poll petition outside Bengal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The top court said if it transfers the election petition, it would be an expression of lack of faith in the entire high court.

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also appointed Harsh Mahajan, Rajender Rana, Pawan Kajal and Vinay Kumar as the new working presidents of the Himachal Pradesh PCC.

2nd T20I Team: Who Will Kohli Replace?

2nd T20I Team: Who Will Kohli Replace?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The big question for Captain Rohit Sharma and Head Coach Rahul Dravid is to where to accomodate Virat Kohli, who has struggled for runs across formats in the last couple of years.

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Yashpal Arya and his son, along with their supporters, joined the Congress in the presence of senior party leaders Harish Rawat, K C Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala in New Delhi.

BJP leadership intervenes to prevent Uttarakhand minister from quitting

BJP leadership intervenes to prevent Uttarakhand minister from quitting

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Sources said Rawat left the meeting as he was angry that a proposal for a medical college in Kotdwar -- his constituency -- was not being cleared by the cabinet.

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your mutual fund queries.

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The announcement came late Monday evening - and broke the internet. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, had bought microblogging site Twitter for a neat $44 billion. The little blue bird, which is known to take on many avatars depending on the mood, leanings and interests of who it is chirping for, went into overdrive. While some Twitter users flooded the site with memes and humorous takes on the move, the deal also had a fair share of critics.

It's 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' season in Uttarakhand ahead of polls

It's 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' season in Uttarakhand ahead of polls

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

From Congress to BJP and back to Congress, Yashpal Arya, who was Uttarakhand's transport and excise minister in the Dhami government till the other day, has resigned and returned to his womb. But he is not the only one in the Land of the Gods to do so, reports Shishir Prashant.

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Maharashtra is the BRS' first target.

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Even though each episode is about an hour long, you won't reach even blink: Divya Nair applauds Suzhal: The Vortex.

Dhan Singh Rawat or Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank? Who shall replace Rawat

Dhan Singh Rawat or Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank? Who shall replace Rawat

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Names of at least half a dozen leaders, including Dhan Singh Rawat, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Satpal Maharaj, are doing the rounds to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat, who resigned as the chief minister of Uttarakhand on Tuesday.

Covid not yet over, strengthen surveillance, Mandaviya tells states

Covid not yet over, strengthen surveillance, Mandaviya tells states

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The minister appealed to states and Union Territories to continue and strengthen surveillance and focus on genome sequencing for identifying new variants in the country.

U'khand polls: Cong promises to reserve 40% jobs for women in police

U'khand polls: Cong promises to reserve 40% jobs for women in police

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra released the Congress' manifesto for Uttarakhand on Wednesday promising to reserve 40 per cent jobs for women in the police department, jobs to four lakh people, and creation of a 'tourism police' force.

Rahul performs Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, calls Modi '21st-century king'

Rahul performs Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, calls Modi '21st-century king'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

In Haridwar, where he performed 'Ganga Aarti' at the famous Har Ki Pauri Ghat, Gandhi said, "We will give you a chief minister who comes to you, listens to your problems and runs the government accordingly."

MCD polls: BJP-AAP direct battle on cards as Congress nowhere in picture

MCD polls: BJP-AAP direct battle on cards as Congress nowhere in picture

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

After the alteration of the boundaries, the BJP assessed the wards afresh to see what changes in strategy were needed

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'No one makes someone a cricketer. As a coach, you can only guide them.'

I used to reach Film City at 5 am for Mahabharat shoot: Roopa Ganguly

I used to reach Film City at 5 am for Mahabharat shoot: Roopa Ganguly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The 55-year-old actor-turned-politician admitted that due to the hectic schedule of the shooting, she "did not get to watch the series" on television.

Prashant Kishor to join Cong? Rahul brainstormed with leaders

Prashant Kishor to join Cong? Rahul brainstormed with leaders

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Most of the leaders who attended the meeting agreed that Kishor joining the Congress would be beneficial for the party, they added.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay the Centre's order dismissing Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who had assisted the CBI in its probe in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, a month before his scheduled retirement.

Vikram Review

Vikram Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

With ample whistle podu moments, Vikram is a macho blockbuster that shouldn't be missed, applauds Divya Nair.

Lakhimpur: UP govt agrees to monitoring of SIT probe by ex-judge

Lakhimpur: UP govt agrees to monitoring of SIT probe by ex-judge

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The bench, also comprising justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, said that it will have to take the consent of the judge concerned and will consider names of even former apex court and high court judges for monitoring the probe in the sensational case and pronounce the same on Wednesday.

Shastri@60: 'Ravi was a very streetsmart cricketer'

Shastri@60: 'Ravi was a very streetsmart cricketer'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'Ravi was very streetsmart, cricketsmart, so that made him more adaptable whenever situations changed or conditions changed.'

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

As people queued up across these states to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi is new Punjab CM

Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi is new Punjab CM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Congress picked Charanjit Singh Channi as the next chief minister of Punjab, making him the first Dailt to hold the post in the state, a day after Amarinder Singh resigned following a bitter power tussle in the party.

Ex-U'khand Cong chief Upadhyay sacked for anti-party activities

Ex-U'khand Cong chief Upadhyay sacked for anti-party activities

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Congress on Wednesday removed its former Uttarakhand unit chief Kishore Upadhyay from all positions for anti-party activities, pending further action in the matter.

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Sule, citing Railway Ministry documents, said the largest number of Shramik Special trains -- 1033 -- were operated from Gujarat, followed by Maharashtra (817) and Punjab (429).

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Over the years, a noticeable unpleasantness began to develop between senior and junior, Sorabjee and Salve. Salve gave credit, for his rise in the profession, to Nani Palkhivala, and not to Sorabjee. This hurt Sorabjee, though he never admitted it.

Senior Cong leader Indira Hridayesh passes away

Senior Cong leader Indira Hridayesh passes away

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Leader of Opposition in the Uttarakhand Assembly Indira Hridayesh passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in New Delhi on Sunday.

SC refuses to pause demolitions across states

SC refuses to pause demolitions across states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The apex court said it cannot pass an omnibus order preventing authorities from taking action.

Russia, Ukraine crisis: India may get to export more wheat in global markets

Russia, Ukraine crisis: India may get to export more wheat in global markets

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Russia-Ukraine conflict would have nil or negligible impact on India's foreign trade, and the crisis may give domestic exporters an opportunity to ship more wheat in the global markets, sources said on Thursday. India's central pool stood at 24.2 million tonnes, twice more than the buffer and strategic needs, they said. More than a quarter of the world's wheat export comes from Russia and Ukraine.

Odisha Open: Malvika Bansod cruises into quarters

Odisha Open: Malvika Bansod cruises into quarters

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Bansod took just over half an hour to dispatch 16-year-old Tasnim in the pre-quarterfinals

U'khand polls: BJP eyes to beat trend, Cong tries to make a comeback

U'khand polls: BJP eyes to beat trend, Cong tries to make a comeback

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

The voting will begin at 7 am and end at 5 pm after the electioneering came to an end on Saturday, 48 hours before the electorate begin casting their votes.

Expelled Rawat as he was forcing party for tickets to kin: Dhami

Expelled Rawat as he was forcing party for tickets to kin: Dhami

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The BJP expelled Harak Singh Rawat from the primary membership of the party for six years on Sunday amid speculations that he was joining the Congress.