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Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

When Vadodara businessman P Radhakrishnan was told he could not get his bag back when he was offloaded from a flight in the US, he asked the ticketing agent a question. The next thing he knew, he was under arrest, accused of 'terrorising.'

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The partnership will look to expand Ford's reach in the fast-growing Indian market and improve M&M's access to global markets

Qualifier 2: Can KKR break their IPL hoodoo against Mumbai?

Qualifier 2: Can KKR break their IPL hoodoo against Mumbai?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would be eager to avenge their twin defeats in the league stage when they face old foes Mumbai Indians in the IPL Qualifer 2 in Bengaluru, on Friday.

It's 'do-or-die' for Kings XI against Mumbai Indians

It's 'do-or-die' for Kings XI against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Kings XI Punjab will once again be facing a 'do-or-die' situation during their penultimate round encounter against table toppers Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

India reeling under cash crunch, but this mint can't print Rs 2,000 notes

India reeling under cash crunch, but this mint can't print Rs 2,000 notes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

In the third of a four-part series, Business Standard reporter travels to Nashik to assess how the currency press there is responding to demonetisation.

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Justice Khehar, 64, will be the first Chief Justice from the Sikh community and he will succeed CJI Thakur who will be demitting office on January 3, 2017.

Babri demolition case: SC to pronounce verdict on involvement of BJP leaders

Babri demolition case: SC to pronounce verdict on involvement of BJP leaders

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday on a plea seeking restoration of conspiracy charges against senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Kamal Haasan, RJD, Left support sit-in by Kejriwal, ministers

Kamal Haasan, RJD, Left support sit-in by Kejriwal, ministers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Haasan said that interference in the functioning of an elected government is 'unacceptable in a democracy'.

No fresh FIR against Tytler for influencing witnesses: CBI

No fresh FIR against Tytler for influencing witnesses: CBI

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The court has now fixed the case for July 30 for filing of protest petition against CBI's third closure report giving clean chit to Tytler in the case.

Honoured to be appointed by PM to NITI Aayog: Panagariya

Honoured to be appointed by PM to NITI Aayog: Panagariya

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Indian-American economist Arvind Panagariya has said that he is "honoured" to be appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the first Vice Chairman of the newly created NITI Aayog, which replaces the 65-year-old Planning Commission.

Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The trial court declined the plea of Kumar's lawyer that he be sent to high-security Tihar Jail.

Lalu gets 3.5-yr jail, Rs 10 lakh fine in fodder scam case

Lalu gets 3.5-yr jail, Rs 10 lakh fine in fodder scam case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

RJD sources said that the party would appeal against the verdict.

12 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

12 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Four personnel were also injured in the Naxal attack and two of them were stated to be critical.

After Karnataka drama, RJD, Congress stake claim in Bihar, Goa, Manipur

After Karnataka drama, RJD, Congress stake claim in Bihar, Goa, Manipur

Rediff.com18 May 2018

In a protests against the decision of Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to invite BJP to form the government despite falling short of the required numbers, the Congress has been demanding they be called to form the government in Goa and Manipur as it had emerged as the largest party in the 2017 assembly election.

The Indian who challenged Einstein

The Indian who challenged Einstein

Rediff.com15 May 2018

'He was nominated for the Nobel Prize 9 times and several scientists wrote to the academy pointing out the injustice.' Ambassador T P Sreenivasan remembers E C G Sudarshan, the legendary physicist who passed into the ages on Monday, May 14.

Malegaon blasts: SC issues notice to Centre on removal of prosecutor

Malegaon blasts: SC issues notice to Centre on removal of prosecutor

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

A bench comprising Justices J Chelameswar and A M Sapre asked the Centre and NIA to file their responses within one week.

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The quantum of punishment will be announced on January 3, 2018.

'1984 was the beginning, followed by 1992 and 2002'

'1984 was the beginning, followed by 1992 and 2002'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'1984 is important as it is the beginning of the State making war against its citizens in India.' 'Since then, we had the government of the day organising riots or genocide by attacking certain people.'

A unique 'dark' restaurant-theatre run by the blind

A unique 'dark' restaurant-theatre run by the blind

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Darkness pervades India's first 'Seeing in Dark' restaurant-theatre built in the upscale Vastrapur area in Ahmedabad where visitors can experience life without light just like a visually impaired person.

Sonia among 300 MPs who have defaulted on electricity, water bills

Sonia among 300 MPs who have defaulted on electricity, water bills

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and H D Devegowda, Union Ministers Smriti Irani, Najma Heptullah and Ram Vilas Paswan are among over 300 MPs who are on the utility bill defaulters list of the New Delhi Municipal Council.

Meet India's new Chief Justice

Meet India's new Chief Justice

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid title dispute case, the Sebi-Sahara payment row, the Aadhaar privacy issue and the Cauvery water dispute are only some of the legal puzzles he will have to deal with.

Guess who Indira Gandhi's political heir is

Guess who Indira Gandhi's political heir is

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'Some BJP old timers have remarked that the BJP is now driven by its own high command, the way the Congress was under Mrs Gandhi, says Subir Roy.

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Indian boxer Pavitra (60kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Games after out-classing Pakistan's Rukhsana Perveen in a bout that did not go beyond the opening round, in Jakarta, on Saturday.

When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Bollywood has always had a special fascination with wheels, be in motorcycles or cars. So it was no wonder that a special enclave was created at the ongoing Auto Expo 2016 in Greater Noida to tip the hat to the iconic films where the automobile played a critical part.

BJP won't indulge in horse-trading to form Delhi govt: Rajnath

BJP won't indulge in horse-trading to form Delhi govt: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday scoffed at reports that it was trying to lure MLAs of other parties to form government in Delhi, saying the party has never indulged in horse-trading and will not do so in future.

ED grills Punjab minister in drug money laundering case

ED grills Punjab minister in drug money laundering case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia was on Friday questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged Rs 6,000 crore money laundering drugs racket case.

Won't accept dropping of charges against Advani in Babri masjid case, says SC

Won't accept dropping of charges against Advani in Babri masjid case, says SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday kept its options open on examining the dropping of conspiracy charge against accused like L K Advani, M M Joshi and Uma Bharti in the demolition of the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri structure in Ayodhya in 1992.

Retain Rajan as RBI Governor, Bhagwati advises Modi

Retain Rajan as RBI Governor, Bhagwati advises Modi

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Describing the BJP's election victory as an "astonishing triumph of Narendra Modi", noted economist Jagdish Bhagwati on Monday advised him to retain Raghuram Rajan as RBI Governor and to hold monthly press conferences to articulate the government's agenda.

CBI ready to re-examine Tytler's role in 1984 riots

CBI ready to re-examine Tytler's role in 1984 riots

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The agency had earlier given a clean chit to the Congress leader in the case.

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The 33-year-old man, identified as Jagdish Kanani was arrested from suburban Borivali on Sunday night.

1984 riots guilty remain unpunished: Jaitley

1984 riots guilty remain unpunished: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Raking up the issue of 1984 riots, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Monday alleged that those guilty for the "state sponsored" violence still remain unpunished.

Jolly LLB 2 Review: Akshay does complete justice!

Jolly LLB 2 Review: Akshay does complete justice!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Jolly LLB did well with its droll depiction of a small-time lawyer and how his guilty conscience encourages him in vindicating the downtrodden. In its sequel, Akshay Kumar does it even better, feels Sukanya Verma.

Malegaon: Was caught in political crossfire, Purohit tells SC

Malegaon: Was caught in political crossfire, Purohit tells SC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

He said he's languishing in jail for nine years without even charges being framed against him.

IPL preview: Mumbai gunning for revenge against Pune in Qualifier 1

IPL preview: Mumbai gunning for revenge against Pune in Qualifier 1

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Table-toppers Mumbai Indians will be itching to avenge their double defeat against Rising Pune Supergiant in the league stage when the two teams face-off in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The wheels turn for bicycles, as manufacturers go back to the basics. After motorised two-wheelers overtook cycle sales in the country, manufacturers are focusing on commuter segment again and reviving entry-level cycles.

PM says Jallikattu matter is sub-judice, assures support to OPS

PM says Jallikattu matter is sub-judice, assures support to OPS

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'While appreciating the cultural significance of Jallikattu, the PM observed that the matter is presently sub judice,' the PMO tweeted.

Malegaon blast case: Anticipation, anxiety, relief...

Malegaon blast case: Anticipation, anxiety, relief...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on all the action that unfolded at the NIA court hearing the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

Was summons served on Sonia in New York?

Was summons served on Sonia in New York?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The petitioners claim the summons was served via hospital staff, a claim refuted by sources close to the Congress president. George Joseph reports from New York.

Modi should raise outsourcing issue with US: Bhagwati

Modi should raise outsourcing issue with US: Bhagwati

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Bhagwati reminded Modi that the US system was driven by lobby groups and India needed to voice its concern over the anti-outsourcing sentiment in the US

2008 Malegaon blasts case: SC judge recuses from hearing plea

2008 Malegaon blasts case: SC judge recuses from hearing plea

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A Supreme Court judge on Friday recused from hearing a plea against removal of Special Public Prosecutor by NIA in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, saying that he had represented certain accused in the matter.