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Akhilesh takes potshot at BJP on 'love jihad'

Akhilesh takes potshot at BJP on 'love jihad'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a potshot at Bharatiya Janata Party for raising the issue of 'love jihad'(affairs involving Muslim boys and Hindu girls) by suggesting that its MP Hema Malini had no qualms about acting in movies which showed such relationships.

3 Indian banks plan branches in Pak

3 Indian banks plan branches in Pak

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

State Bank of India, Bank of India and Punjab National Bank have sought permission to open branches in Pakistan, the government said in Parliament on Tuesday.\n\n

Pawan Ruia gets DRI notice

Pawan Ruia gets DRI notice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

The directorate of revenue Intelligence has issued a show cause notice to Pawan Kumar Ruia, who had acquired public sector engineering giant Jessop & Co and ailing tyre company Dunlop India Ltd, for allegedly claiming false export benefits.

Dunlop to sort out issues soon

Dunlop to sort out issues soon

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

The stand-off between the Pawan Kumar Ruia led management of ailing Dunlop India and workers' union remained unresolved on Saturday, but the new management expressed confidence that all pending issues would be sorted out soon paving the way for re-op

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A five-judge Bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh. The duo had moved a curative petition in the top court after a Delhi court issued death warrants in their names for their hanging on January 22.

Britannia turns to new-age tech to beef up rural reach

Britannia turns to new-age tech to beef up rural reach

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Market experts say that of the total 600,000 villages in India, under two per cent or around 10,000 villages contribute to about half of the rural consumption in the country. Targeting these villages and ensuring that penetration is strong is key for most consumer goods companies.

Trade through Nathula to start in Sep

Trade through Nathula to start in Sep

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The resumption of border trade between India and China through Nathula in Sikkim has been set tentatively for September this year.

Pawan Ruia to raise $100 mn

Pawan Ruia to raise $100 mn

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

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.

No quota, no azadi, I want my razai: Slain Captain's final FB post

No quota, no azadi, I want my razai: Slain Captain's final FB post

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The 10 Para Special Forces officer was leading his men from the front in a complicated operation in a seven-storey building in Pampore where at least three terrorists had holed up.

Manish Tewari unlikely to contest LS polls

Manish Tewari unlikely to contest LS polls

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Union Minister Manish Tewari, who has been hospitalised due to a heart ailment, is unlikely to contest the Lok Sabha polls, sources said on Sunday.

Global IIT meet in Bangalore on Dec 24

Global IIT meet in Bangalore on Dec 24

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

The alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology from across the globe will converge in Bangalore on December 24 for PanIIT, a conference where they would share knowledge and experiences with each other.

Governor dissolves Sikkim assembly

Governor dissolves Sikkim assembly

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling drove down from Gangtok to Rangpo and submitted to the governor a letter recommending dissolution of the House.

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Older workers are headed for the VRS exit in larger-than-expected numbers even as unrest stirs over unrevised wage settlements.

RBI says banks cannot decline pre-2005 notes

RBI says banks cannot decline pre-2005 notes

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Pre-2005 banknotes are being withdrawn from circulation since January 2014 by RBI and a large percentage of these notes have already been withdrawn

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

Jessop plans another round of restructuring

Jessop plans another round of restructuring

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Engineering goods major Jessop & Co Ltd, acquired by Ruia Cotex, is planning another round of financial restructuring to wipe out the entire accumulated loss of Rs 110 crore.

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.

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'This Sunday holds special significance for us, as we woke up to a new and transformed Sunday, with a feeling of relief that the lingering issue of Ayodhya dispute has been resolved once and for all'

H-1B visa cut: Indian IT firms unruffled

H-1B visa cut: Indian IT firms unruffled

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

Bullish on increased outsourcing by the US IT firms from India, the domestic software firms view as "positive" or of "little impact" last week's decision by the US to reduce H-1B visa issued to workers in technology industry to 65,000 from 195,000.

I-League: Odafe strikes twice to disappoint Mumbai FC

I-League: Odafe strikes twice to disappoint Mumbai FC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Odafe Okolie scored twice from the penalty spot to guide Sporting Clube de Goa to their first win at home as they rallied to beat Mumbai FC 3-2 in the Hero I-League, in Margao, Goa, on Sunday.

Can't be swayed by emotions, have to follow law in rape cases: Court

Can't be swayed by emotions, have to follow law in rape cases: Court

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Deprecating the hue and cry over acquittals in rape cases, a Delhi court has said that the judiciary cannot be swayed by emotions or media reporting and has to limit itself to the ambit of law, testimonies of witnesses in deciding such cases.

Nepal quake: PM directs immediate dispatch of rescue, relief teams

Nepal quake: PM directs immediate dispatch of rescue, relief teams

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The directives came after he took stock of the situation arising from the massive earthquake at a high-level meeting attended by Ministers Arun Jaitley and Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra and senior officials of National Disaster Response Force and Indian Metereological Department.

'People are losing relatives because...'

'People are losing relatives because...'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'...of the non-availability of doctor expertise or appropriate treatment.' 'That's because of the nature of the disease at this point of time, it is very difficult to contain.'

Kargil martyr's wife dies as hospital insists on Aadhaar

Kargil martyr's wife dies as hospital insists on Aadhaar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The state government has ordered an inquiry into the matter.

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Bhaichung Bhutia, India's iconic former football captain, is set to try his political luck again, this time in his native state of Sikkim, as he plans to contest the assembly elections due this year.

Chhetri double strike sinks Salgaocar in Federation Cup

Chhetri double strike sinks Salgaocar in Federation Cup

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Bengaluru FC rode on Sunil Chhetri double strike as they beat Salgaocar FC 3-2 in their Group B league match as the 36th Federation Cup football tournament kicked off in Vasco.

41 IPS officers transferred in UP, SSP appointed in Firozabad

41 IPS officers transferred in UP, SSP appointed in Firozabad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Uttar Pradesh government on Monday transferred 41 senior IPS officers, posting a senior superintendent of police in Firozabad, where two police constables have been shot dead by unidentified assailants leading to violent protests.

Nayanthara to produce a woman-centric film

Nayanthara to produce a woman-centric film

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Must read: At 68, THIS is how Narendra Modi stays fit!

Must read: At 68, THIS is how Narendra Modi stays fit!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Indian prime minister swears by Ayurveda, castor oil and mustard oil for treating common health problems.

Mukesh Ambani keeps salary capped at Rs 15 crore for 10th year

Mukesh Ambani keeps salary capped at Rs 15 crore for 10th year

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Ambani's wife Nita Ambani, a non-executive director on the company's board, earned Rs 600,000 sitting fee.

Bajrang wins bronze at World Wrestling championships

Bajrang wins bronze at World Wrestling championships

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

India's impressive show at the World Wrestling Championships continued as Bajrang bagged a bronze medal in the 60kg freestyle category with an overwhelming 9-2 win over Mangolia's Nyam-Ochir Enkhsaikhan, in Budapest on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Aamir Khan the star attraction at Geeta Phogat's wedding

PHOTOS: Aamir Khan the star attraction at Geeta Phogat's wedding

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was the centre of attraction as stars descended at the wedding ceremony of Olympian wrestlers Geeta Phogat and fellow wrestler Pawan Kumar, on Sunday.

AAP's LS candidate Savita Bhatti opts out of race

AAP's LS candidate Savita Bhatti opts out of race

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party's candidate Savita Bhatti on Sunday opted out of Lok Sabha polls from the lone Chandigarh parliamentary seat. Savita, widow of comedian and satirist Jaspal Bhatti shot off an e-mail to the AAP office in Delhi mentioning that she is "not interested" in contesting the general elections.

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Getting the first tyres out from the Sahaganj plant will still require a lot of effort, but with the state government on its side, the hopes are high.

13 Maruti ex-employees get life term for 2012 Manesar violence

13 Maruti ex-employees get life term for 2012 Manesar violence

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Of the 18 other ex-workers, who had been convicted of various other offences like violence, rioting and attempt to murder, four have been given a sentence of 5 years.

I-League: Bengaluru FC thrash Shillong Lajong to emerge on top

I-League: Bengaluru FC thrash Shillong Lajong to emerge on top

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

North Korean Kim Song Yong struck a brace in Bengaluru FC's convincing 3-0 win over Shillong Lajong to emerge as table toppers in the I-League, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Amit Kumar helps India take 6th place in wrestling World Cup

Amit Kumar helps India take 6th place in wrestling World Cup

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

World Championships silver medallist Amit Kumar won four of his five bouts as India finished sixth in the FILA Men's Freestyle Wrestling World Cup.