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Upset with SPG, Priyanka breaks security cordon

Upset with SPG, Priyanka breaks security cordon

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday broke away from her SPG security cordon and went ahead for campaigning in Tiloi in the district without security cover of the elite protection agency.

'I didn't have to try too hard to be Jessica'

'I didn't have to try too hard to be Jessica'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Myra Karn talks about how life has changed after No One Killed Jessica.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

Exports rise to 5-month high of 11% in March

Exports rise to 5-month high of 11% in March

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Imports rose by 1.44 per cent to $43.44 billion in March 2019.

Review: No One Killed Jessica could've been better

Review: No One Killed Jessica could've been better

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

No One Killed Jessica is brilliant but still lacks the punch.

Exports up 2.44% in Feb; trade deficit narrows

Exports up 2.44% in Feb; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

While the import of gold fell by about 11 per cent to $2.58 billion in February as against $2.89 billion in the corresponding month last fiscal, inward shipments of petroleum products were down by nearly 8 per cent to $9.37 billion.

Month of May could be 'make or break' for COVID-19 fight: Experts

Month of May could be 'make or break' for COVID-19 fight: Experts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Medical experts feel an aggressive containment strategy in red zones and insulation of green zones is a must while giving relaxations.

Cheques to Dalit rape victims to be given by DMs

Cheques to Dalit rape victims to be given by DMs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Under attack by the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi for using helicopters to hand over cheques to rape victims in the state, the state government has decided that instead of director general of police, the job would be now done by concerned district magistrates.

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court, which dismissed the review pleas filed by three of the four death row convicts of the sensational December 16, 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, said the courts cannot be held for committing any illegality in awarding capital punishment in "appropriate cases" till death penalty remains in the penal code.

Statue row: UP chief secretary apologises to SC

Statue row: UP chief secretary apologises to SC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Atul Kumar Gupta has tendered a 'sincere and unqualified apology' to the Supreme Court for allegedly going ahead with the construction of the Rs 2,600-crore memorials and statues of Dalit icons, including Chief Minister Mayawati, in Lucknow. In a 51-page affidavit, Gupta, while strongly denying any defiance of the SC's directions, said he has the highest respect for the apex court and was 'duty bound to comply' with its orders.

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Tax expert Anil Rego answers readers' questions about how Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Budget affects you.

PWD engineer murder: MLA booked under NSA

PWD engineer murder: MLA booked under NSA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Police on Friday decided to invoke the provisions of the National Security Act and the Gangster Act on Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Shekhar Tiwari and others accused in connection with the murder of a senior government engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta in Auraiya in Uttar Pradesh. District Magistrate Shashikant Sharma said the government has directed the district administration to take strict action against all the accused irrespective of their status.

Ajmer blast: In closure report, NIA gives clean chit to Sadhvi Pragya

Ajmer blast: In closure report, NIA gives clean chit to Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The agency said that it could not find any 'strong evidence' against Indresh Kumar, Sadhvi Pragya, Rajendra and Ramesh alias Prince.

'Best time to buy long-term investments'

'Best time to buy long-term investments'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

If they have extra cash to put into long-term investments, then this is the best time to buy. The reason: growth. Emerging markets will continue their high growth rate and investors should try to capture that growth, says Mark Mobius.

Dhaula Kuan gangrape convict gets 14 years in jail

Dhaula Kuan gangrape convict gets 14 years in jail

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

A Delhi court awarded rigorous imprisonment of 14 years to the lone arrested convict in the sensational Dhaula Kuan gangrape case on Thursday in which a Delhi University student was ravished in a moving car in 2005.

Dhaula Kuan gangrape: Lone arrested convicted

Dhaula Kuan gangrape: Lone arrested convicted

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

A Delhi court convicted the lone arrested accused on Tuesday, in the sensational Dhaula Kuan gangrape case in which a Delhi University student was abducted and raped in a moving car.Additional Sessions Judge Neeraj Kumar Gupta held Ajit Singh Katiyar guilty under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Yasin Malik to face trial in two 30-yr-old cases

Yasin Malik to face trial in two 30-yr-old cases

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The cases are related to gunning down of Indian Air Force personnel and the Rubiya Syed kidnapping.

BSP MLA confesses to killing engineer

BSP MLA confesses to killing engineer

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Arrested ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Shekhar Tiwari on Friday confessed that he had beaten and tortured PWD executive engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta until he succumbed to his wounds in the early hours of December 24 in Auraiya in central Uttar Pradesh.

Murder case: Maya suspends SP, dismisses 3 cops

Murder case: Maya suspends SP, dismisses 3 cops

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

In her bid to ward off the common impression that her administration was doing a wishy-washy job in the murder of a PWD engineer by a ruling Bahjan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday ordered suspension of Auraiya district superintendent of police Ekramul Haque and dismissal of three other cops for their alleged complacence in the case.

Several cops involved in engineer murder: Police

Several cops involved in engineer murder: Police

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

The Uttar Pradesh police has finally admitted that some policemen were involved in the murder of PWD engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta in Auraiya."Some of the local cops were involved in the murder conspiracy and investigations have also revealed direct involvement of a few in the killing," said State Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Brij Lal.Gupta was lynched to death, allegedly by local ruling Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Shekhar Tiwari and his associates.

Engineer's murder: BSP MLA's gunners arrested

Engineer's murder: BSP MLA's gunners arrested

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday arrested two gunmen engaged in the personal security of Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Shekhar Tiwari, who is behind bars for allegedly murdering PWD engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta in Auraiya on December 24. "We suspect Tiwari's gunners Pal Singh and Gajraj Singh, so we arrested them today," UP Additional Director General of Police (law and order) Brijlal said on Minday evening.

Drought-hit UP fears 40% dip in crop production

Drought-hit UP fears 40% dip in crop production

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Central team is here to review the drought situation in the state, where 58 districts have been declared drought-hit.

Bollywood's FLOPS so far

Bollywood's FLOPS so far

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Many of them were expected to cover a reasonable distance, but audiences gave them the cold shoulder.

'Bad times don't last'

'Bad times don't last'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'At this time, staying in the game is more important.' 'If we do that, then wealth can be generated.'

R-Power's bid for plants in UP rejected

R-Power's bid for plants in UP rejected

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

In a meeting chaired by state chief secretary Atul Kumar Gupta yesterday, the ETF recommended invitation of fresh bids for setting up the power plants at Bara and Karchhna in the Allahabad district. However, this has to be ratified by the state Cabinet first to take effect. This would be the third time that the state government would invite bids for the two power plants, which have failed to take off in spite of much fanfare with which they were initially announced.

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'

How are entry and exit loads charged in SIPs?

How are entry and exit loads charged in SIPs?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Some valuable tips on SIPs

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Rate cut should reiterate RBI's commitment in providing confidence to consumers and small business.'

China's loss may be India's gain

China's loss may be India's gain

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Mattel step may improve toy quality in India.

Why we should applaud Aamir

Why we should applaud Aamir

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

The director, the music director, the cinematographer, and the leading man reinstates faith in cinema itself.

Now, gang rape and murder in Mulayam's constituency

Now, gang rape and murder in Mulayam's constituency

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Yet another case of gang rape and murder of a teenage girl was reported from Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh, the constituency of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Why Arjun thinks it is an exciting time

Why Arjun thinks it is an exciting time

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

'I wanted to do something where I am playing a man rather than a boy.'

Govt extends Air India CMD's tenure

Govt extends Air India CMD's tenure

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The Government had on August 11 approved three-month extension to Nandan "with the direction that the process of selection of a new CMD may be completed in the meantime.

Four let off in 1990 Sadar Bazaar riots case

Four let off in 1990 Sadar Bazaar riots case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

The judge noted that the case of the prosecution was not consistent with the complaint lodged by one Kamrey Amal wherein he alleged that the accused had on November 14, 1990, burnt his motorcycle and had looted cash.

Hyderabad firing: 2 cops transferred

Hyderabad firing: 2 cops transferred

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Falaknuma Inspector Sudhakar and Mughalpura Inspector Ramachandra Reddy, who were in charge at the firing spot, were transferred by the city Police Commissioner Balvinder Singh.

Dec 16 gang rape: Lawyers of 2 convicts withdraw from case

Dec 16 gang rape: Lawyers of 2 convicts withdraw from case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Two lawyers, representing death row convicts Mukesh and Pawan Kumar Gupta, on Tuesday informed the Delhi high court that they are withdrawing from the December 16 gang rape-cum-murder case on the ground of alleged interference by family members of the convicts.

Court acquits all accused in Mau riot case

Court acquits all accused in Mau riot case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Independent MLA Mukhtar Ansari was one of them.

India's exports contract, but trade deficit falls to 5-month low

India's exports contract, but trade deficit falls to 5-month low

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

September import growth was the second lowest this fiscal year, after the April growth figures of 4.6 per cent, bringing the trade deficit down to $13.98 billion

Threat to Bhagalpur jail was a hoax

Threat to Bhagalpur jail was a hoax

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Police are trying to locate the man who they think wrote the letter as an act of mischief.

Now, husband is entitled to get maintenance

Now, husband is entitled to get maintenance

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The court ruled that the provision of interim maintenance during proceedings of the matrimonial disputes was applicable to both the spouses.