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Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A court in Mumbai restrained a television news channel on Monday from utilising in any form any material related to the FIR registered in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday approved 412 gallantry awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 74th Republic Day.

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Former Karnataka chief minister S M Krishna, noted industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla and famous playback singer Suman Kalyanpur were given Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

Terror group puts out hit list targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees

Terror group puts out hit list targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Kashmiri Pandits working in the Valley are in a state of panic after a terrorist group released a hit list of 56 employees from the community.

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The "black ink and the deadly attack" cannot suppress the voices of farmers and labourers, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said after ink was thrown on him in Bengaluru.

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

He takes over the CBI in challenging times. The perception is that the agency is reduced to being an instrument of blackmail and intimidation by successive governments.

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria met Lalit Modi in London in 2014

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria met Lalit Modi in London in 2014

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

'Lalit Modi repeatedly kept requesting for Mumbai police's intervention against the underworld. I reiterated to Modi and his lawyer that it was imperative for Lalit Modi to return to Mumbai for the Mumbai police to initiate any inquiry. Thereafter, the meeting lasted barely for 15/20 minutes,' the police commissioner said.

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who has been involved in a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, skipped his interaction.

19 OBSc, 7 Thakurs, 8 Dalits in Yogi Cabinet 2.0

19 OBSc, 7 Thakurs, 8 Dalits in Yogi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The BJP took into consideration caste and regional aspirations while picking ministers in a bid to further consolidate its hold over the politically crucial state which sends the maximum of 80 members to Lok Sabha.

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Two-wheeler exports from India fell by 17.8 per cent to 3.65 million units in 2022-23 (FY23), according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Thursday. This decline is due to a rise in global inflation and the weakening of economies and currencies in key export markets of Africa, Latin America (LatAm), and South Asia. In contrast to FY23, two-wheeler exports from India jumped 35.4 per cent to 4.44 million units in 2021-22 (FY22).

Not joining politics, won't fight polls: Tikait

Not joining politics, won't fight polls: Tikait

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday said Samyukt Kisan Morcha is not contesting any election and he was not going to join politics.

Poonawalla Fincorp case: Sebi removes securities mkt ban on 8 entities

Poonawalla Fincorp case: Sebi removes securities mkt ban on 8 entities

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Relaxing its earlier directions, Sebi on Monday removed the securities market ban imposed on eight entities with respect to alleged insider trading activities in the shares of Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd, which was earlier known as Magma Fincorp. Passing a 62-page confirmatory order, the regulator said the eight entities are now barred from buying, selling or dealing in securities of PFL till further orders. The interim order, passed in September 2021, stand modified to the extent of allowing credit and debit of securities in the accounts of above entities except the securities of PFL, according to the regulator.

India's aviation sector likely to return to profit in FY24 on higher traffic, pricing

India's aviation sector likely to return to profit in FY24 on higher traffic, pricing

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

India's aviation industry could return to profitability in 2023-24 for the first time since the pandemic. The industry may pare aggregated net loss by 75-80 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to between Rs 3,500 crore and Rs 4,500 crore in 2022-23 (FY23), compared with Rs 17,500 crore of net losses in 2021-22 (FY22). A combination of recovery in passenger volumes and easing cost pressures due to stable fuel and foreign exchange (forex) costs could spark a turnaround. CRISIL says domestic and international passenger traffic recovered to 90 per cent and 98 per cent, respectively, of pre-pandemic traffic (2019-20, or FY20), in April-December 2022, compared with April-December 2019.

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'We have to be prepared on the borders to withstand Chinese expansionist designs.'

Why does China have Covid surge and not India?

Why does China have Covid surge and not India?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Most Indians have acquired hybrid immunity which means immunity developed through vaccines and also natural infection protecting them from different COVID-19 variants.

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

Ananya-Varun Win Big at ITA Awards

Ananya-Varun Win Big at ITA Awards

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Quite a few film folk attended the 22nd Indian Television Academy awards ceremony.

Court calls Raut's arrest illegal, witch-hunt, asks why Wadhawans were spared

Court calls Raut's arrest illegal, witch-hunt, asks why Wadhawans were spared

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The arrest of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was "illegal" and a "witch-hunt", a special court in Mumbai said on Wednesday while granting him bail in the Patra Chawl redevelopment matter.

Rape accused Andaman ex-CS in police custody, cops to quiz him with others

Rape accused Andaman ex-CS in police custody, cops to quiz him with others

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The three accused were taken to the Police Line by the special investigation team headed by IPS officer Monika Bhardwaj for a joint interrogation.

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph as heavy rains lashed the coastal region, where several areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts and a large number of trees, electric poles and hoardings got uprooted.

Amitabh Turns Composer!

Amitabh Turns Composer!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'It happened very impromptu.'

Akasa Air aims to operate over 250 flights per week on nine domestic routes by October

Akasa Air aims to operate over 250 flights per week on nine domestic routes by October

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Newly-launched carrier Akasa Air is aiming for over 250 flights per week operating over nine domestic routes by the second week of October, the airline said on Friday as it announced entry in the highly-competitive Delhi market. The airline, founded by late stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala along with aviation industry veteran Vinay Dube, launched its operations on August 7 with a flight to Ahmedabad from the financial capital. Since then, it has expanded the route network to Chennai, Kochi, Bengaluru.

Terrorists kill BJP municipal councillor in Pulwama

Terrorists kill BJP municipal councillor in Pulwama

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and municipal councillor of Pulwama's Tral Rakesh Pandita was killed in the firing by three terrorists in Tral Payeen in Pulwama.

Ashish Mishra can't walk out as release order yet to reach jail

Ashish Mishra can't walk out as release order yet to reach jail

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

It also clarified that any attempt by Ashish Mishra or his family to influence witnesses and try to delay the trial may lead to the cancellation of his bail.

Tribunal refuses interim relief to Google on Rs 936-cr penalty imposed by CCI

Tribunal refuses interim relief to Google on Rs 936-cr penalty imposed by CCI

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief to Google seeking a stay on competition watchdog CCI's penalty of Rs 936.44 crore on the tech giant for abusing its dominant position with respect to Play Store policies. The appellate tribunal has directed Google to deposit 10 per cent of the fine before its registry in the next four weeks. A two-member bench comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar and Alok Srivastava issued notices to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and other respondents and posted the matter for hearing on April 17, 2023.

Did Jaya IGNORE Kangana?

Did Jaya IGNORE Kangana?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Anupam Kher hosted a special screening of his new film Uunchai, also starring Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta and Sarika.

500 farmers to reach Delhi on 30 tractors on Nov 29: Tikait

500 farmers to reach Delhi on 30 tractors on Nov 29: Tikait

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

He further stated that other details regarding the same will be disclosed after a meeting scheduled to take place on November 26, which marks the first anniversary of the farmers' protest against the three farm laws, the repeal of which was recently announced by the Centre earlier this month.

Shooting WC in France: Visas approved for pending Indian para shooters

Shooting WC in France: Visas approved for pending Indian para shooters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

"Besides, three para shooters -- Singharaj, Rahul Jhakhar and Deepinder Singh (all para pistol shooters) and two coaches Subhas Rana (national coach) and Vivek Saini (assistant coach) did not get their visas.

India set to launch manned space mission next year

India set to launch manned space mission next year

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday announced that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is ready to launch India's first Atmanirbhar human flight 'Gaganyaan' by the year 2024.

Tikait's tears have done their job

Tikait's tears have done their job

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The magnificent Jat community has taken his tears to its heart, observes Sudhir Bisht. In Tikait, they see their late leader's son, the son of their doughty farm leader Mahendra Singh Tikait, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The agency has booked Sisodia, a 1992-batch IRS officer Sukesh Kumar Jain who was then secretary of vigilance, retired CISF DIG Rakesh Kumar Sinha who was working as special advisor to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and joint director in the Feedback Unit, they said.

Bar council allows foreign lawyers, firms to practise in India

Bar council allows foreign lawyers, firms to practise in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Shedding its opposition, the Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday took a significant decision to permit foreign lawyers and law firms to practise in areas such as foreign law, international legal issues and arbitration matters, saying that the legal fraternity here may be left behind if it sleeps over the matter.

Dia's Wearing This! Would you DARE to wear it too?

Dia's Wearing This! Would you DARE to wear it too?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The former beauty queen walked for Abraham and Thakore at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

22 killed as tractor-trolley falls into pond in UP's Kanpur

22 killed as tractor-trolley falls into pond in UP's Kanpur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The tractor-trolley, carrying about 50 people, was on its way to Ghatampur after the passengers attended a "mundan" ceremony at the Chandrika Devi temple in Fatehpur.

Wishes for yatra's success, won't join it: Ahkilesh; Maya yet to decide

Wishes for yatra's success, won't join it: Ahkilesh; Maya yet to decide

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

SP chief spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary said Akhilesh will not participate in the yatra, nor will any other leader from the party.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

Marriage is entitled to constitutional protection, not just legal recognition: SC

Marriage is entitled to constitutional protection, not just legal recognition: SC

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Supreme Court said on Tuesday it has to be alive to the fact that the concept of marriage has evolved and must accept the basic proposition that marriage itself is entitled to constitutional protection as it is not just a matter of statutory recognition.

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

No attempts were made to hoist saffron flags at a local mosque in Jahangirpuri, police said.

Shiv Sena reaches out to Tikait as it plans foray in UP

Shiv Sena reaches out to Tikait as it plans foray in UP

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Shiv Sena has plans to field 50 to 100 candidates in Uttar Pradesh, including in Ayodhya and Mathura and made it clear that the party will not be part of any alliance.