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Maruti may close plant over truck strike

Maruti may close plant over truck strike

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

India's biggest car maker Marutyi Udyog Ltd, a unit of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp, said on Wednesday it may have to temporarily close its plant due a nationwide strike by truckers now in its third day.

MUL ready to face any challenge

MUL ready to face any challenge

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Maruti Udyog Limited said on Monday it was ready to face any challenge and retain leadership position in the car market in short to medium- term.\n\n

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

'Implementation of GST would lead to the growth story of India'.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

President appoints new Governors, Banwarilal Purohit made TN Governor

President appoints new Governors, Banwarilal Purohit made TN Governor

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The appointments of five governors, including for Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, and Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands by President Ram Nath Kovind were announced on Saturday.

US court summons Bachchan for alleged 'khoon ka badla khoon' remark in 1984 riots

US court summons Bachchan for alleged 'khoon ka badla khoon' remark in 1984 riots

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by a court in the United States over his alleged controversial slogan in 1984 following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards.

Resurgent Daredevils face table leaders Mumbai

Resurgent Daredevils face table leaders Mumbai

Rediff.com5 May 2017

A re-energised Delhi Daredevils would look for their third win in a row when they face table leaders Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Fodder scam verdict tomorrow, Lalu reaches Ranchi

Fodder scam verdict tomorrow, Lalu reaches Ranchi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ranchi will pronounce its judgement on Monday in the multi-crore fodder scam, in which Rashtriya Janata Party chief Lalu Prasad, if convicted, will face immediate disqualification as a Lok Sabha member.

Will Gujarat Lions' skipper Raina get fit vs Mumbai Indians

Will Gujarat Lions' skipper Raina get fit vs Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

High on confidence after decimating a high-profile Royal Challengers Bangalore, an upbeat Gujarat Lions will be aiming to lift their game a notch higher when they face title contenders Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Rajkot on Saturday.

Malegaon blast: Decide bail pleas in a month, SC tells trial court

Malegaon blast: Decide bail pleas in a month, SC tells trial court

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The accused persons had approached the apex court challenging the denial of their bail,.

Rahul's primary experiment evades disaster

Rahul's primary experiment evades disaster

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Even as questions continue to be raised within the Congress party over Rahul Gandhi's primary election experiment, the party has managed to avoid a major embarrassment by forcing controversial former MP Jagdish Tytler to withdraw his nomination

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

Who will AAP name for the speaker's post?

Who will AAP name for the speaker's post?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

With the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress not coming forward with the name of a candidate for the post of Delhi assembly speaker, the Aam Aadmi Party is considering the names of its legislators for the post.

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Delhi has emerged as the youngest assembly in terms of age of elected legislators from the four states, with an estimated average age of about 43 years for members of Legislative Assembly elected in the national capital.

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Vadra was directed by a Delhi court to cooperate with the investigation being carried out by the central probe agency after he knocked on its door seeking anticipatory bail in this case.

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

While Bibek Debroy echoed his view in Twitter, Pronob Sen questioned Kumar's conclusion

'84 riots: HC refuses to stay CBI probe against Tytler

'84 riots: HC refuses to stay CBI probe against Tytler

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Delhi high court on Thursday declined to grant a stay on the Central Bureau of Investigation probe against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Bedi is irked with Kejriwal for using her photo in AAP posters

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday declared a list of 62 candidates out of a total of 70 for the February 7 Delhi assembly elections, with its chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi contesting from Krishna Nagar and former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar seat.

Kiran Bedi named BJPs' Delhi CM candidate

Kiran Bedi named BJPs' Delhi CM candidate

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentary board has announced the name of Kiran Bedi as the chief ministerial candidate of the party for the Delhi assembly election on Monday. This was announced by party president Amit Shah. She will contest from the Krishna Nagar constituency in Delhi.

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Police arrested four people for the assault on Wednesday.

DeMo@Ground Zero: 'No savings, no profits, only losses'

DeMo@Ground Zero: 'No savings, no profits, only losses'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'After household expenses, we are left with nothing...' 'Sometimes I think it is better to shut the store...'

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The pipeline for well-qualified and experienced policy economists at senior levels of government has broken, leading to a growing dearth of suitable candidates for top economist positions.

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Young people have an abundance of choice today. Yet finding purpose is an altogether different challenge for them.

Unmukt, Nayar to lead India 'A' against visiting Kiwis

Unmukt, Nayar to lead India 'A' against visiting Kiwis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Promising Delhi batsman Unmukt Chand will lead India 'A' in three one-day matches against a visiting New Zealand 'A', while Abhishek Nayar will captain the side for the three-day and four-day games in the series, starting in Visakhapatnam on August 31. Chand has also been named for three-day and four-day games.

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Anti-CAB protests intensify in Guwahati even as the PM appealed for calm, assuring the people of the state that the govt will protect their interests.

Justice Khehar makes history

Justice Khehar makes history

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Landmark judgments follow new CJI's assumption of office.

'Gen Manekshaw could speak to politicians like no other chief has'

'Gen Manekshaw could speak to politicians like no other chief has'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'General Sam Manekshaw looked from left to right and said, "Gentlemen, I have come to have a look at you. I am taking a good look at your faces. When I come back after the war is over, some faces may not be here".'

Top e-com firms to gain from start-up policy

Top e-com firms to gain from start-up policy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the policy last month.

Kejriwal effigies burnt at farmer suicide protest rally

Kejriwal effigies burnt at farmer suicide protest rally

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Youth Congress and BJP workers staged protests in Delhi a day after a farmer committed suicide at an AAP rally.

Fodder scam: Lalu pleads for leniency; sentencing tomorrow

Fodder scam: Lalu pleads for leniency; sentencing tomorrow

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The court to announce punishment against Lalu tomorrow at 2 pm via video conferencing.

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In his fresh letter to Modi, Kejriwal urged him to end IAS officers' strike so that he can attend a meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday.

Anti-Sikh riots: HC seeks CBI's reply on plea against verdict

Anti-Sikh riots: HC seeks CBI's reply on plea against verdict

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the response of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the two persons, who were sentenced to three years in jail for rioting in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, on the plea of victims' families challenging the trial court verdict acquitting them of murder charges.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

HC upholds conviction of bus driver who mowed down 9 persons

HC upholds conviction of bus driver who mowed down 9 persons

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Rejecting the plea of insanity, the Bombay High Court today upheld the conviction of a State Transport bus driver who had mowed down nine persons and injured 35 others in Pune in January 2012.

'Nation building can't be done by people on sabbatical'

'Nation building can't be done by people on sabbatical'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

'We do not want people who are air dropped and who fly out once the job is done.' 'Ever since liberalisation started, we keep on hearing that it's going to be jobless growth.' 'This speaks of the failure of the foreign returned policy makers.' 'When questions are raised, answers should be given and not a resignation.'

Dhoni takes Jharkhand into Vijay Hazare semis

Dhoni takes Jharkhand into Vijay Hazare semis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Jharkhand entered the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after outplaying Vidarbha by six wickets at the Palam Ground, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

Lalu awarded 5-yr jail term in third fodder scam case

Lalu awarded 5-yr jail term in third fodder scam case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Former chief minister Jagannath Mishra was also found guilty in the case pertaining to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 37.62 crore from the Chaibasa treasury in the 1990s.

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Sisodia said several meetings, attended by IAS officers, were held during the day.

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Key documents related to the seven-year-old scam go missing from medical college in Gwalior.