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HC upholds closure of Sterlite Copper in Tuticorin

HC upholds closure of Sterlite Copper in Tuticorin

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The Madras high court on Tuesday rejected a plea from mining giant Vedanta to order reopening of its Sterlite copper unit at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu.

Cops clear 6 men accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case

Cops clear 6 men accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

On April 1, six men had attacked Pehlu Khan while he was transporting his cows to Haryana from Rajasthan.

Talvar, Beeba Boys, Parched make it to TIFF 2015

Talvar, Beeba Boys, Parched make it to TIFF 2015

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The film is based on the Arushi Talwar murder case.

The Judgementall Hai Kya Review

The Judgementall Hai Kya Review

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Judgementall Hai Kya is a wild move but works because of how assured its cast is before and its crew is behind the camera, feels Sukanya Verma.

4 terrorists killed in J&K, suicide attack on CRPF camp foiled

4 terrorists killed in J&K, suicide attack on CRPF camp foiled

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

"Four terrorists were killed in the retaliatory firing and the suicide attack was foiled," an official said.

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

Rediff.com22 May 2019

To mark the first anniversary of the Sterlite firing anniversary -- 13 people died and several were injured when the Tamil Nadu police fired on a large crowd protesting -- various organisations will hold rallies and meetings in the port city.

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

These individuals largely include businessmen associated with companies, including the dummy ones, in sectors ranging from real estate, financial services, technology and telecom to paints, home decoration, textiles, engineering goods, gems and jewellery. Several of these persons and their companies are said to be based in Kolkata, Gujarat, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.

#India-Photos that are worth a thousand words!

#India-Photos that are worth a thousand words!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Rediff.com's readers share the best of their India travel images. You can share yours too!

Did Narsingh Yadav intentionally dope?

Did Narsingh Yadav intentionally dope?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

While handing down a four-year ban on Narsingh Yadav, the Court of Arbitration for Sports has ruled that the wrestler failed to produce any 'real evidence' regarding the sabotage theory he had advanced and the balance of probabilities was that he orally took the banned substance intentionally in tablet form on more than one occasion.

Has crime reduced in Bihar?

Has crime reduced in Bihar?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Nitish Kumar and his officials maintain that Bihar has one of the lowest crime rates in India. Bihar police crime data indicates otherwise.

2 killed in Bihar court bomb blast

2 killed in Bihar court bomb blast

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Two persons, including a woman suspected to be a human bomb were killed and about 16 others, including lawyers, injured in a bomb blast at Ara civil court premises in Bihar on Friday which appeared to be aimed at helping undertrials flee.

Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat, changes course towards Oman

Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat, changes course towards Oman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Though the "eye of the storm" is away from land, the cyclone's outer periphery would leave its impact on the coast.

India's October gold imports seen picking up sharply

India's October gold imports seen picking up sharply

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Imports of gold virtually stopped since July 22 after confusion on the new import rules.

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said people living in the coastal belt would be shifted to safer places.

Western Railway probe blames heavy rain for Elphinstone stampede

Western Railway probe blames heavy rain for Elphinstone stampede

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The report said people with heavy luggage lost their balance because of which the stampede may have occurred.

Narsingh's fate sealed; CAS deems he 'intentionally' took banned substance

Narsingh's fate sealed; CAS deems he 'intentionally' took banned substance

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Dismisses sabotage angle, saying: "...all in all found the sabotage (s) theory possible, but not probable and certainly not grounded in any real evidence'

Delhi CS attends first official meeting with CM after alleged assault

Delhi CS attends first official meeting with CM after alleged assault

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Hours before the meeting, Prakash in a letter to Kejriwal, said he would attend it to discuss important budget matters, assuming that the chief minister ensures 'no physical attack and verbal assault' on officers attending the meet.

Gold jewellery exports climb in March, set to keep rising

Gold jewellery exports climb in March, set to keep rising

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Indian jewellers such as Gitanjali Gems, Malabar Gold and Kalyan Jewellers have opened stores abroad to limit the slump in sales.

Hardik Patel arrested in Surat, released on bail; internet banned

Hardik Patel arrested in Surat, released on bail; internet banned

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Patel community leader Hardik Patel was arrested in Surat tonight for defying prohibitory orders clamped ahead of his 'Ekta March' for reservation under OBC quota but was freed on bail by a court soon afterwards.

How two Indians made US regulator see red

How two Indians made US regulator see red

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

US regulator seeks Sebi's help in probing online Ponzi scheme run by duo under American names

Cyclone Ockhi takes wind out of Gujarat poll campaign; rallies cancelled

Cyclone Ockhi takes wind out of Gujarat poll campaign; rallies cancelled

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rallies for Wednesday were cancelled.

Bihar: Police firing toll rises to six, OC suspended

Bihar: Police firing toll rises to six, OC suspended

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

With one more person succumbing to injuries, the toll in Monday's police firing on a mob in the Bagaha police district rose to six even as the Officer In-charge of Naurangia police station has been placed under suspension, police sources said today.

Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

Rediff.com31 May 2015

In fresh troubles for Nestle over safety standards of its famous Maggi noodle brand, the Uttrakhand Food Safety Department has collected samples of the 'two-minute' noodles from the company's Pantanagar plant and other places in the state.

Action against Durga was taken to teach her a lesson: IPS body

Action against Durga was taken to teach her a lesson: IPS body

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Maintaining that action was taken against Durga Shakti Nagpal to 'teach her a lesson' for acting against the sand mafia, an Indian Police Service body has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to ensure justice to the young Indian Administrative Service officer.

Didn't flout law, got funds from Indians only: AAP to HC

Didn't flout law, got funds from Indians only: AAP to HC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Rejecting the allegation of illegally receiving foreign funds, Aam Aadmi Party has told the Delhi high court that it got donations worth Rs 30 crore from Indian citizens only, out which about Rs 8.5 crore came from NRIs.

'What is peer to peer lending?'

'What is peer to peer lending?'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

In an online chat with readers January 24, Rajeev Mahajan of Antworks answered queries on personal loans and peer to peer lending.

Ranji Roundup: Bengal chase down record 322 against Delhi

Ranji Roundup: Bengal chase down record 322 against Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday

The National Awards continue to confound

The National Awards continue to confound

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

In a year where we can find positives in wins for the great Gulabi Gang documentary and ace cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, the silver lining doesn't seem as wide if our priorities remain as skewed.

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the scenes that left him impressed this year.

BSP MP, wife sent to police custody in maid murder case

BSP MP, wife sent to police custody in maid murder case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh and his wife Jagriti, arrested in connection with the murder of their maid, were on Wednesday remanded in five days police custody by a Delhi court which observed the alleged offences were "very serious".

SC to hear Durga suspension issue on Aug 12

SC to hear Durga suspension issue on Aug 12

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

IAS officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal's suspension issue came up on Thursday in the Supreme Court which agreed to hear a PIL seeking quashing of all proceedings against her on Monday even as IPS officers joined their IAS colleagues in batting for her.

Candidate declares he purchased minor for prostitution

Candidate declares he purchased minor for prostitution

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The Association for Democratic Reforms came out with the figures in a report after analysing affidavits of the candidates of 12 Lok Sabha seats that are going to polls. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Review: Rangoon, an explosion by Vishal Bhardwaj

Review: Rangoon, an explosion by Vishal Bhardwaj

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Rangoon haunts in unlikely fashion and, while the director's most straightforward picture, holds enough of its own marvels to justify multiple viewings,' notes Raja Sen.

Review: Talvar is a bloody sharp film

Review: Talvar is a bloody sharp film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Talvar is a cleanly-crafted film, says Raja Sen.

Review: Ship Of Theseus is a work of art

Review: Ship Of Theseus is a work of art

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

It is a sign of evolution in filmmaking, writes Sukanya Verma.

Review: <I>Ship Of Theseus</i> is a beautiful near-masterpiece

Review: Ship Of Theseus is a beautiful near-masterpiece

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Anand Gandhi's directorial debut is a film we've all been waiting for.

Review: Haider is bewitchingly clever

Review: Haider is bewitchingly clever

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Haider will haunt you long after you've left the theatre, promises Sukanya Verma.

Swimmers, wrestlers shine as India's gold rush continues at South Asian Games

Swimmers, wrestlers shine as India's gold rush continues at South Asian Games

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

There was no stopping the Indian juggernaut at the 12th South Asian Games with the country's swimmers, wrestlers and weightlifters continuing their dominance in the competition to fetch a bulk of the gold medals, in Guwahati, on Sunday.

Review: Haider may be Vishal Bhardwaj's best film

Review: Haider may be Vishal Bhardwaj's best film

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Haider is a remarkable achievement and one of the most powerful political films we've ever made, a bonafide masterpiece that throbs with intensity and purpose.

BSP MP, wife sent to judicial custody in maid murder case

BSP MP, wife sent to judicial custody in maid murder case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh and his wife Jagriti, arrested in connection with the murder of their maid, were on Monday remanded to four-day judicial custody by a court after the Delhi Police said they are waiting for some reports and will confront the accused with them later.