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Rapists need to be lynched: Jaya Bachchan on vet's rape-murder

Rapists need to be lynched: Jaya Bachchan on vet's rape-murder

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Leaders from different political parties raised the issue of the gruesome murder and rape of a veterinary doctor in Telangana in Parliament on Monday.

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The ground, which served as the battleground for the 51-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician during the Anna Hazare-led India Against Corruption movement, is getting decked up and workers are busy making arrangements.

A Sebi move that will help companies stay in survival mode

A Sebi move that will help companies stay in survival mode

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Sebi's move to reduce time period required between subsequent QIPs to two weeks would help companies raise capital at regular intervals and time their share sale better.

Activists arrested for evidence on their link with Maoists: Maha police to SC

Activists arrested for evidence on their link with Maoists: Maha police to SC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Maharashtra Police had on August 28 raided the homes of the prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrested at least five of them for their alleged Maoist links, sparking a chorus of outrage from human rights defenders.

Tax dispute? Govt offers immunity scheme

Tax dispute? Govt offers immunity scheme

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The Vivaad se Vishwas scheme is a replica of the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Regulation) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDRS) for indirect tax litigation. The hope is that this would unlock revenue blocked in long-drawn litigation at various forums. Sources in the department say the total value at stake in these disputes would be Rs 5-6 trillion.

'With 50k SIPs, can I make Rs 3 cr by 2030?'

'With 50k SIPs, can I make Rs 3 cr by 2030?'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Prevention plus vaccination is what is going to take us into better territory by September or October.'

Posco fixes April 1 to start Orissa project

Posco fixes April 1 to start Orissa project

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

South Korean steel major Posco will start construction of its 12 million tonne, Rs 51,000-crore mega steel project near Paradip in Orissa on April 1, 2008.

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The protests were triggered by the two attacks on their colleagues.

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The PM alleged that a 'PC' (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The apex court fixed the matter for next hearing on November 16.

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Leaders of a number of opposition parties on Tuesday met twice after which they decided to put up a united fight for the post.

Odisha teacher, who was set on fire, dies; CM orders probe

Odisha teacher, who was set on fire, dies; CM orders probe

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Battling for life for five days, an Odisha teacher who was set ablaze for refusing to withdraw a complaint of molestation in Raygada district, died on Friday.

Strike hits banking services

Strike hits banking services

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Banking services were affected on Friday as employees of public sector banks struck work demanding compassionate appointments, fresh recruitments, one more pension option and ban on outsourcing and merger of public sector banks.

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Whether Lord Ram is a historical person is not the subject before the court.' 'The court was asking every time if can anyone show the exact birthplace of Lord Ram on the basis of documents.' 'I have shown that on the basis of documents. And these documents are not (based) on my beliefs.'

Do you know how much our PM and CMs earn? Click HERE

Do you know how much our PM and CMs earn? Click HERE

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Do you know that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's monthly salary is way higher that Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi? Rediff.com takes a look at the salaries of India's ruling elite

State polls to be held simultaneously, no election in J-K

State polls to be held simultaneously, no election in J-K

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The elections to legislative assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha will be held simultaneously along with the Lok Sabha polls

Honouring the man who caught Nathuram Godse

Honouring the man who caught Nathuram Godse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Raghunath Nayak, a gardener at Birla House, displayed immense courage in chasing the Mahatma's murderer, overpowering him at the risk of his life.

Key stocks to pick for great returns in 2014

Key stocks to pick for great returns in 2014

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Two major events, the general elections and the impact of US tapering, will dictate the direction of the Indian markets.

Guarantor to friend's loan? Beware!

Guarantor to friend's loan? Beware!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

When you sign your name as guarantor to use your good credit to help someone else obtain credit, you are taking a risk that a lender has refused.

Odisha CM demands additional forces to deal with Naxals

Odisha CM demands additional forces to deal with Naxals

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Noting that heavy deployment of security forces in neighbouring Chhattisgarh was driving Maoists to his state, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday demanded two additional Central Reserve Police Force battalions and a military chopper to "effectively" tackle the extremists.

SC to decide whether to refer Ayodhya dispute for mediation

SC to decide whether to refer Ayodhya dispute for mediation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The SC underlined that it has no control over what Mughal ruler Babar did.

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The blaze was suspected to have been triggered by an electric short circuit in the dialysis ward which spread to the ICU.

SC wants 'serious cleaning' of BCCI; asks Srinivasan to quit

SC wants 'serious cleaning' of BCCI; asks Srinivasan to quit

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court has asked Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan to step down from his post to ensure a fair probe in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013 spot-fixing and betting scandal.

EC suspends officer for checking PM's chopper

EC suspends officer for checking PM's chopper

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Modi was stated to have been held up at the place for nearly 15 minutes because of Mohsin's "actions". The officer allegedly checked PM's chopper in violation of norms.

Has the era of strong chief ministers come to an end?

Has the era of strong chief ministers come to an end?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Has the country lost its secret weapon for competing with growing countries like China and Brazil? Mayank Mishra reports

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and renowned music composer A R Rahman dished out enthralling performances, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday.

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Stalin owes his victory this time, like in 2019, to the hate-campaign of the local Hindutva forces, which kept haranguing him, and even his dead father, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

647 villages in Odisha still marooned; DONATE!

647 villages in Odisha still marooned; DONATE!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Though flood situation in Odisha's five northen districts triggered by Cyclone Phailin and resultant rains slightly improved on Wednesday, people of 647 villages continued to be marooned, while the death toll in the twin calamities stood at 28.

Orissa: Land of sun, sand and steel

Orissa: Land of sun, sand and steel

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Close to 60 MoUs have been signed including the $12 billion deal with Posco -- the largest foreign direct investment, FDI, in the country.

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The issue, which has been a matter of intense public discourse for past few months, has evoked contrasting views with many backing the holding of the tests fearing that it may lead to a zero academic year for students, and the Opposition and activists demanding their postponement in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAI to invest Rs 250 cr in Bhubaneswar airport

AAI to invest Rs 250 cr in Bhubaneswar airport

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

The Airports Authority of India on Saturday announced plans to upgrade the Biju Patnaik airport in Bhubaneswar to international standards by investing Rs 250 crore (Rs 2.5 billion).

CBI's Alok Verma meets CVC, refutes corruption charges

CBI's Alok Verma meets CVC, refutes corruption charges

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Verma came to the CVC office in the late afternoon and stayed there for about two hours, they said.

Are good days over for Nifty?

Are good days over for Nifty?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Nifty could fall to 9,500 levels; not a good time to bottom fish, say experts

A chief ministers' conference without CMs

A chief ministers' conference without CMs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Most chief ministers chose to miss a high-level conference, convened to thrash out challenging issues on public order and policing, with only seven state leaders attending it.

After SC prod, CVC begins probe into charges against CBI chief

After SC prod, CVC begins probe into charges against CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The Central Vigilance Commission on Tuesday examined some Central Bureau of Investigation official.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

2,470 BJP workers from across the country would spend a year visiting polling booths, while another 1,441 workers would spend six months and 378,000 workers will spend 15 days to reach out to party cadres and ensure better polling management in areas outside their home districts.

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

A massive pan-India inoculation drive against COVID-19 was set in process on Tuesday with more than 56 lakh doses of the Covishield vaccine flown to 13 cities across India from Pune and taken to designated national and state-level stores amid tight security.

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The storm is India's strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in 20 years.