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Obscure US-based firm wants to invest $500m, appeals to Modi in ads

Obscure US-based firm wants to invest $500m, appeals to Modi in ads

Rediff.com24 May 2021

An obscure US-based firm with just 19 employees, USD 15 million in revenue and hosting just a one-page website, wants to invest USD 500 billion in equity into India's National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).

Mobile phone PLI scheme extended by a year

Mobile phone PLI scheme extended by a year

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The government on Monday extended the period of production-linked incentive scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing with a focus on mobile phones by a year until 2025-26. The base year of the scheme 2019-20 remains the same but the companies will have the option to choose their five-year period either from the base year or the year 2020-21 for calculation of the incentives under the scheme. "Now we have extended the tenure of the scheme from 2020-21 to 2025-26. "Earlier, it would have ended in 2024-25.

Amazon vs Future: Delhi HC directs Kishore Biyani to maintain status quo on RIL deal

Amazon vs Future: Delhi HC directs Kishore Biyani to maintain status quo on RIL deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Tuesday said it will explore all legal remedies to pursue its Rs 24,713-crore deal with RIL following a Delhi high court order directing status quo to be maintained till the court pronounces its order. Earlier in the day, a Delhi high court bench of Justice J R Midha directed FRL to maintain status quo in relation to its deal with Reliance Retail that has been objected to by US-based e-commerce giant, Amazon. Amazon welcomed the latest court directive.

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days, but many questions remain

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days, but many questions remain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Amarnath pilgrimage resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for three days following flash floods that claimed 15 lives, while the Jammu and Kashmir administration said it would get a clear picture by Tuesday about the damage.

Request Lodha Panel to review clarifications: UN Banerjee

Request Lodha Panel to review clarifications: UN Banerjee

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Questioning Lodha Committee's fresh clarifications, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) legal advisor Ushanath Banerjee pleaded for a review saying it made a clear departure from the earlier stand and misconstrued the order.

Don't worry about contempt of court: Tripura CM to officials

Don't worry about contempt of court: Tripura CM to officials

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

He also mentioned that despite repeated caution by his former Chief Secretary on the ground of contempt of court, his Cabinet took the decision for the ad hoc promotion of the government officials, which is a long-pending issue in the Supreme Court.

Breach of SPG Act, Blue Book can have devastating consequences: SC

Breach of SPG Act, Blue Book can have devastating consequences: SC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the provisions of the Special Protection Group Act and contents of the Blue Book are "comprehensive" in ensuring proximate security of the prime minister and other SPG protectees, and any lapse in following these can lead to "devastating and serious consequences".

'Lataji proved perfection is possible in this imperfect world'

'Lataji proved perfection is possible in this imperfect world'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'Lataji, Ghalib, Beethoven and Shakespeare are far removed from the normal chain of human civilisation.' 'If they were just role models, how come no one was able to achieve an iota of their perfection?' 'They are a kind of intruders who come as reminders of the rule of mediocrity that prevails.'

Scuffle caused stampede, not rush: Vaishno Devi shrine board

Scuffle caused stampede, not rush: Vaishno Devi shrine board

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The Saturday stampede that killed 12 people occurred 'due to a scuffle between two groups of pilgrims', the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said in a statement, emphasising only 35,000 pilgrims were allowed to proceed for the yatra against the normal capacity of 50,000 in view of the pandemic.

PCI staff donate one-day salary to fight COVID-19

PCI staff donate one-day salary to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

It said that PCI chief patron Avinash Rai Khanna has also donated one month of his pension.

2 adults can live together without interference from families: Allahabad HC

2 adults can live together without interference from families: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The petitioners contended before the court that both of them are adults and in love with each other. They have been living together as a couple for the last six months but Kamini's parents were harassing them as they want her to marry another man.

Ayodhya deal: Sanjay Singh claims house 'attacked' by BJP supporters

Ayodhya deal: Sanjay Singh claims house 'attacked' by BJP supporters

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Taking to Twitter, Singh said, "My house has been attacked. Listen carefully BJP supporters, no matter how much hooliganism you indulge in, I will not allow the funds collected for constructing the Ram temple to be stolen even if I am killed."

Praful Patel's tenure as AIFF president violates Sports Code: Sports Ministry tells SC

Praful Patel's tenure as AIFF president violates Sports Code: Sports Ministry tells SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Praful Patel has no mandate to continue as All India Football Federation (AIFF) president as he has already served three terms and the national body should hold elections without further delay, the Sports Ministry informed the Supreme Court.

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The announcement was made by Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on his Twitter page

Chandrababu Naidu quits as Andhra CM

Chandrababu Naidu quits as Andhra CM

Rediff.com23 May 2019

He submitted his resignation to the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana ESL Narasimhan who accepted it, a Raj Bhavan press communique said.

WB Governor threatened me, thought of quitting: Mamata

WB Governor threatened me, thought of quitting: Mamata

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

In an open confrontation with Tripathi, the firebrand Trinamool Congress supremo further alleged that the Governor was acting like a "Bharatiya Janata Party block president."

VK Singh's tweet sparks questions on health system

VK Singh's tweet sparks questions on health system

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Singh's post prompted Twitterati to question the state of the medical infrastructure in the country where even the minister's relatives were struggling.

No further action after attaching Amnesty India's funds, HC tells ED

No further action after attaching Amnesty India's funds, HC tells ED

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Delhi High Court Tuesday restrained the Enforcement Directorate from taking any further action pursuant to the attachment of Amnesty International India's funds in connection with a money laundering case.

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'It is just that they are not in the limelight in a city like Mumbai.' 'It is not a lonely journey, but a tough journey for sure.'

HC rejects plea against CIC order denying details of 2018 SC collegium meet

HC rejects plea against CIC order denying details of 2018 SC collegium meet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a challenge to the Central Information Commission's order dismissing an RTI appeal seeking the agenda of the Supreme Court collegium's meeting on December 12, 2018, when certain decisions were purportedly taken on elevation of judges to the apex court.

Implement Lodha reforms to get BCCI funds: COA to state units

Implement Lodha reforms to get BCCI funds: COA to state units

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) instructed all the state units to sign a draft resolution prepared by them in order to get funds for hosting India's international matches this season.

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

High drama was witnessed at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district on Sunday afternoon as West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari was prevented by police from visiting violence-hit areas in Howrah.

Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The cricketer-turned-politician thanked the party leadership for appointing him head of the Punjab unit and said he would work with every 'member of the Cong family' to fulfil the 'Jittega Punjab' mission and strengthen the party's organisation in the state.

RS Chairman engaged to break Govt-Oppn stalemate: Secretariat

RS Chairman engaged to break Govt-Oppn stalemate: Secretariat

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

"The Chairman was actively engaged in resolving the stalemate over the suspension issue but there was no progress due to shifting positions of the concerned and perhaps, due to unwillingness to regret the misconduct of suspended Members and lack of agreement among the concerned parties on regretting the incidents that led to suspension,' said a statement released by RS Secretariat

Insolvency proceedings against Oyo Hotels closed

Insolvency proceedings against Oyo Hotels closed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday closed insolvency proceedings against Oyo and one of its subsidiaries, and also disallowed the intervention of external parties including Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI). Industry body FHRAI said in May it has been allowed by the NCLAT to intervene on behalf of hotels in the Oyo unit insolvency case before the tribunal. The association had filed the application on behalf of its member hotels in India, who it said at the time are operational creditors suffering hugely on account of non-payments of debt by Oyo.

Farm bills: RSTV audio was disrupted as MPs damaged mic, says CPWD

Farm bills: RSTV audio was disrupted as MPs damaged mic, says CPWD

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The CPWD stated this in a letter to the Rajya Secretariat and also posted it on Twitter, amid allegations by opposition parties that the audio feed of Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV), which exclusively broadcasts proceedings from the Upper House of Parliament, was deliberately muted to black out their point of view.

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to his deputy G Kishan Reddy and enquired about the incident and the prevailing situation at Bhainsa town in Telangana where prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed following a clash between members of two communities.

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The key to scoring good marks in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) lies in identifying target courses and then effectively strategising the preparation to achieve the desired goal.

Mobile phone makers want relaxation under PLI scheme

Mobile phone makers want relaxation under PLI scheme

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

In a communication to the empowered committee on PLI recently, the Indian Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) has stated that except one player (Samsung), all the other eight players (which include vendors of Apple Inc) selected under the scheme were facing numerous challenges in fulfilling the qualification criteria.

'It's beautiful to be a woman!'

'It's beautiful to be a woman!'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Bollywood stars take to social media to send messages to their fans on Women's Day.

Amazon asks Sebi to comply with SC order

Amazon asks Sebi to comply with SC order

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

US e-commerce giant Amazon has written to Ajay Tyagi, chairman of market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), to take action as is necessary to comply with the Supreme Court Judgment, related to the $3.4-billion merger deal between Future Group and Reliance. Amazon has requested Sebi to direct the Indian stock exchanges to withdraw the Observation Letters related to this deal with immediate effect. In January this year, Sebi had given a go-ahead onto Future Group's scheme of arrangement and sale of assets to Reliance, based on which the Bombay Stock Exchange also granted its "no adverse observation" report to the Rs 24,713-crore ($3.4 billion) deal.

'Me too': Modi mocks Cong's surgical strike claim

'Me too': Modi mocks Cong's surgical strike claim

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A day after the Congress claimed that six surgical strikes were carried out by the Manmohan Singh-led government, he said the Congress, which earlier used to mock the surgical strikes, is now saying 'me too, me too'.

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Hailing the decision of the Supreme Court to appoint a two-member committee to oversee reforms in the Cricket Board after the removal of two top BCCI officials, some Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from other disciplines backed ex-cricketers Bishen Bedi and Kirti Azad to undertake the task. "The Hon. Supreme Court has given the onerous responsibility of suggesting names of eminent people who shall comprise a committee to oversee reforms in BCCI and state bodies which have been bedevilled by controversies and malfeasance," they said in a media statement following the apex court's ejection of Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke as President and Secretary of the BCCI.

'PM's appreciation will further strengthen Team India's resolve'

'PM's appreciation will further strengthen Team India's resolve'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words of appreciation on the national cricket team's recent triumph in Australia would strengthen its resolve to perform "under pressure" in future assignments as well.

Why Dhoni is so excited about Rafales

Why Dhoni is so excited about Rafales

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Territorial Army Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Singh Dhoni couldn't hide his excitement after five Rafale fighter jets were formally inducted into the Indian Air Force.

IITK team designed Namo's Ayodhya mask

IITK team designed Namo's Ayodhya mask

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The prime minister was spotted in a Swasa N95 mask created by the IIT-Kanpur start-up and incubator team.

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Rediff.com24 May 2021

However, he also said traditional ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy have also controlled and provided permanent solution to several complex diseases like blood pressure, thyroid, sugar, arthritis, hepatitis and asthma.

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Centre on Friday supported a petition in the Supreme Court for a thorough probe into a "massive security breach" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab, and sought the involvement of the National Investigation Agency in the probe as there was a possibility of "international terrorist angle" and it was a unique case that had the potential to cause "embarrassment".

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Tendulkar shared a video in which he showed a 'priceless' thing that is very close to the legendary batsman.

Shooter Bindra to pick Indian archery teams

Shooter Bindra to pick Indian archery teams

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The development comes a day after the world body de-listed the Archery Association of India for violating the constitution by unanimously electing two parallel bodies in Chandigarh and New Delhi.