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Modi rubbishes reports of rift; hails Advani's yatra

Modi rubbishes reports of rift; hails Advani's yatra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Setting at rest speculation over a rift with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said all such reports were "extremely unfortunate and condemnable" and praised his forthcoming yatra against corruption and black money.

Pawar drops ED office visit plan, says won't get scared off

Pawar drops ED office visit plan, says won't get scared off

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pawar thanked the Shiv Sena and the Congress for backing him on the ED action issue.

Gulbarg massacre: This is where my father died

Gulbarg massacre: This is where my father died

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Gulbarg massacre: This is where my father died

Girl made to stand in boys' washroom in school as 'punishment'

Girl made to stand in boys' washroom in school as 'punishment'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

"She (the teacher) dragged my child forcefully and asked her to stay for five minutes inside the boys' washroom as a punishment for not wearing the uniform," alleged the father of the victim.

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The violence-affected areas witnessed several rounds of stone-pelting from pro and anti-CAA protesters. At least 11 police personnel, including DCP Shahdara and ACP (Gokalpuri) were injured. 2 CRPF personnel were also injured. All private and government schools in Northeast Delhi district will remain closed on Tuesday.

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin from February next year and the first match of the tournament will be played between India and Australia.

Lalit Modi lawyers to adopt wait and watch policy over SC order

Lalit Modi lawyers to adopt wait and watch policy over SC order

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

As the Supreme Court rejected Lalit Modi's plea, seeking reconstitution of BCCI-appointed panel probing allegations of financial irregularities against him, Mehmood Abdi, the lawyer of the former IPL Chairman, said they will wait for the order copy before deciding their future course of action.

NDTV India moves SC against government's ban order

NDTV India moves SC against government's ban order

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The petition challenges the constitutional validity of the government order, the channel said in filing to the stock exchanges.

BCCI's accounts not frozen, NZ series should go on: Justice Lodha

BCCI's accounts not frozen, NZ series should go on: Justice Lodha

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

With the BCCI threatening to call off the ongoing series between India and New Zealand, the Justice R M Lodha led panel on Tuesday clarified that they didn't direct the banks to freeze the accounts of the Board and it should carry on with its routine expenses. Fuming at the defiance of its recommendations, the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha panel had "directed" banks, where BCCI holds accounts, not to disburse "large" funds to the state associations, a decision taken by the Board at its Special General Meeting on September 30.

Kejriwal to meet L-G on Friday; warns babus of 'consequences' if they defy posting order

Kejriwal to meet L-G on Friday; warns babus of 'consequences' if they defy posting order

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The Delhi government also explored legal options, including filing contempt petition, against those who refused to comply with the directive, an official said.

Last minute tips to crack NMAT-C

Last minute tips to crack NMAT-C

Rediff.com3 May 2011

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (Commerce) or NMAT (C) is scheduled for Sunday May 15. More than 10,000 students are likely to take this test to three years' BBA and Bcom (Hons) programmes.

Lodha Panel to BCCI: England tour not our mandate, need payment details

Lodha Panel to BCCI: England tour not our mandate, need payment details

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court appointed Lodha Committee has told the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) that the "proposed MoU" between England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the BCCI "is not a part of the mandate" and no directions can be issued on payments unless details are furnished.

Banda rape case: CBI registers case against BSP MLA

Banda rape case: CBI registers case against BSP MLA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday registered a case against Bahujan Samaj Party member of Parliament Purushottam Dwivedi and four others in the alleged rape of a minor Dalit girl in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh in December last year.

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'India has decided - Democracy needs to be celebrated.'

IIM grad reacts: 'No doubt students are world-class'

IIM grad reacts: 'No doubt students are world-class'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Environment minister Jairam Ramesh recently stirred the hornet's nest when he suggested that the faculty members of IITs and IIMs were not 'world class' and that the institutes were 'excellent' because of the quality of students. Siddhesh Joglekar an IIM-C alumnus reacts.

Britain, India to set up a tourism development forum: Sahai

Britain, India to set up a tourism development forum: Sahai

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Britain and India have agreed to set up a joint tourism development forum to give a fillip to tourism in the two countries through a combined effort of the travel industry of both sides.

READ: Anna's open letter to all MPs

READ: Anna's open letter to all MPs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday issued an open letter to all members of Parliament, appealing them to prevent introduction of the 'anti-poor' Lokpal Bill passed by the Cabinet last week.

Sulking minister Gurudas Kamat quits

Sulking minister Gurudas Kamat quits

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Fifty-seven-year-old Kamat, a five-time MP from Mumbai, who was elevated as Minister of State with Independent Charge on Tuesday morning, has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that he wants to be relieved of his ministerial responsibility.

Kapil wins Global Diversity Award for Sport 2011

Kapil wins Global Diversity Award for Sport 2011

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

India's first World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has been chosen for the Global Diversity Award for Sports 2011 for his outstanding achievements in cricket and his recent induction into the ICC Hall of Fame 2010.

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

On the directive of the Hyderabad High Court, the BCCI, on Tuesday, appointed Ratnakar Shetty as observer for the one-off Test match between India and Bangladesh, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from Thursday.

Mahinda Rajapaksa becomes Lanka's new PM

Mahinda Rajapaksa becomes Lanka's new PM

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The 74-year-old leader, who describe himself as "a rebel with a cause", earlier served as the country's president from 2005-2015, becoming South Asia's longest-serving leader. He was also prime minister for a brief period in 2018.

Terrorism cannot be compartmentalised: India

Terrorism cannot be compartmentalised: India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

India and Afghanistan are historic friends. Our two countries enjoy a relationship based on history, civilization, trade and cultural exchanges and shared values and interests stretching back thousands of years. India is committed to the unity, integrity and independence of Afghanistan underpinned by democracy and cohesive pluralism and free from external interference.

Readers recommend colleges in Delhi

Readers recommend colleges in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present the responses we recieved for colleges in Delhi.

Congress MLA climbs on Orissa Speaker's podium

Congress MLA climbs on Orissa Speaker's podium

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

An Opposition Congress member on Tuesday climbed on the Speaker's podium in the Orissa assembly demanding Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's resignation.

'EC suffering from crisis of credibility'

'EC suffering from crisis of credibility'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Sixty-six former bureaucrats in a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind said that the 'polling body's independence, fairness, impartiality and efficiency are perceived to be compromised today'.

Six most popular dating apps on Facebook

Six most popular dating apps on Facebook

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Here's a short background about some of the most popular dating apps integrated with Facebook.

Indian arrested for rape in Zimbabwe absolved of all charges

Indian arrested for rape in Zimbabwe absolved of all charges

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The Indian national arrested for alleged rape in Zimbabwe has been absolved of all charges and released with immediate effect by the High Court there, his company claimed on Wednesday.

Kejriwal warns hospitals over 'black-marketing' of beds

Kejriwal warns hospitals over 'black-marketing' of beds

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

He, however, added that most of the private hospitals in Delhi were good and only a couple of them were indulging in such malpractice.

CoA's decision to stall SGM is to keep lid on opaque decisions: Chaudhary

CoA's decision to stall SGM is to keep lid on opaque decisions: Chaudhary

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Chaudhary openly questioned the decisions taken by CoA with regards to various appointments.

Modi on how to track undeclared wealth

Modi on how to track undeclared wealth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Modi said officers must fix clear targets to improve the country's tax administration by 2022, the 75th anniversary of Independence.

'We are very close to the peak in Mumbai'

'We are very close to the peak in Mumbai'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'There is just one silver lining: The fatality rate has gone down.'

IMAGES: The stunning new Hero MotoCorp Impulse

IMAGES: The stunning new Hero MotoCorp Impulse

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Check out Hero MotoCorp's hottest new bike all set to be launched in India

Who supported Osama, hosts 130 banned terrorists?: India slams Pak

Who supported Osama, hosts 130 banned terrorists?: India slams Pak

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Khan in his maiden speech at the 74th UNGA session suggested that nuclear-armed Pakistan may not have much of a choice if a conventional war were to break out between Pakistan and India which he described as a country seven-times its size.

Foxconn is not a sweatshop: Steve Jobs

Foxconn is not a sweatshop: Steve Jobs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

After a series of suicides at Foxconn, Apple Inc's chief executive Steve Jobs said that Foxconn, the global contract manufacturer that assembles iPhones and iPads in China, "is not a sweatshop."

Naidu steps up efforts for 3rd Front, meets opposition leaders

Naidu steps up efforts for 3rd Front, meets opposition leaders

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Naidu met Congress president Rahul Gandhi and discussed with him the possibilities of all opposition parties uniting and forging a joint opposition alliance.

India to 'stop' flow of its share of water to Pak: Gadkari

India to 'stop' flow of its share of water to Pak: Gadkari

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Gadkari said the water of these 'Eastern rivers' will be diverted and supplied to Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.

Article against Jayalalithaa triggers storm, Sri Lanka tenders apology

Article against Jayalalithaa triggers storm, Sri Lanka tenders apology

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

An "offensive" article on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa published on the Sri Lankan Defence Ministry website with an accompanying graphic image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked up a storm in India which acted with "alacrity" on Friday to force the island nation to tender an unqualified apology.

UK's House of Commons congratulates 'magnificent' Tendulkar

UK's House of Commons congratulates 'magnificent' Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

A Motion was laid in the House of Commons in the UK congratulating batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on his "magnificent" career and for being an able ambassador of the game.

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar has rejected BCCI's observation that his alleged Conflict of Interest falls under "tractable category", terming the parent body "responsible for the current situation".

Satyam given time till Sep 30 to publish results

Satyam given time till Sep 30 to publish results

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Following the CLB nod, the company can also publish the June 2010 quarterly numbers with the September quarter results.