News for '-ranjit'

SC reserves verdict on re-conduct of AIPMT exam

SC reserves verdict on re-conduct of AIPMT exam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on petitions seeking re-conduct of All India Pre-Medical Test 2015 for alleged large-scale irregularities in the examination held on May 3.

R S Sharma to be new Mumbai police chief

R S Sharma to be new Mumbai police chief

Rediff.com30 Dec 2002

He will take over from M N Singh on January 1, 2003.

CBI chief responds to NCW notice

CBI chief responds to NCW notice

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

CBI Director Ranjit Sinha on Thursday sent his reply to National Commission Women expressing regret over his "inadvertent" remark giving analogy of rape while explaining legalising betting.

India to provide 2 military helicopters to Nepal for polls

India to provide 2 military helicopters to Nepal for polls

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Close on the heels of providing nearly 770 vehicles, India said it would loan two military helicopters to Nepal for use by personnel engaged in security duties for the upcoming Constituent Assembly polls.

Jyoti, Arjun make fine start

Jyoti, Arjun make fine start

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

East Bengal get Brazilian striker

East Bengal get Brazilian striker

Rediff.com2 Dec 2002

The transfer formalities of Gilmar, who played in the Italian League last season, were completed on Monday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Aftek Info, 3G Tel in JV

Aftek Info, 3G Tel in JV

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Mumbai-based Aftek Infosys Ltd and 3G Tel of UK have decided to set up a new firm, Aftek 3G Tel, to develop software products and services in the 3G environment for the UK-based clients.

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A division bench of the court of chief justice L Narasimha Reddy directed the director of state vigilance to probe into the case

Modi not responsible for Assam violence: Ex-NSG chief

Modi not responsible for Assam violence: Ex-NSG chief

Rediff.com8 May 2014

'The violence that shook Assam was a direct outcome of the state's ethnic problem... The tension that created a rift between the Bodos and the non-Bodos for years found a blood-spattered expression.' Former NSG chief Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary, the Trinamool Congress candidate from Kokrajhar, speaks to Indrani Roy/Rediff.com about last week's carnage in Assam.

Lucknow Central: Farhan & Co power prison drama

Lucknow Central: Farhan & Co power prison drama

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'Low-hanging ambitions and straightforward conflict between negotiators of harm and reform renders Lucknow Central a surprising watchability,' says Sukanya Verma.

CBI boss wants to drop charges against Lalu in fodder scam

CBI boss wants to drop charges against Lalu in fodder scam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

In a surprise move, Central Bureau of Investigation director Ranjit Sinha has advocated the dropping of charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the three pending cases which are offshoots of the infamous fodder scam in which the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader has been convicted in one of the cases.

Aftek Info in JV with UK firm

Aftek Info in JV with UK firm

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Mumbai-based IT products and services firm Aftek Infosys Ltd said on Thursday that it has entered into a joint venture with UK-based IT firm in the wireless and mobile area.

My mother, Sitara Devi, wasn't adept at playing 'the game'

My mother, Sitara Devi, wasn't adept at playing 'the game'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

"She chose a path less trodden and turned it into a road paved with gold as far as her dance was concerned. There will never be another Sitara Devi," says her son, musician Ranjit Barot.

Demand for gold in India booms

Demand for gold in India booms

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Demand for gold in India, the world's biggest market, has risen sharply with the wedding season in full swing.\n\n\n\n

Gangjee stars in Hero Golf Pro-Am

Gangjee stars in Hero Golf Pro-Am

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

The Chandigarh Open event was won by Delhi's Pappan and team.

Smriti Irani in line of fire again in LS

Smriti Irani in line of fire again in LS

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

HRD Minister Smriti Irani was again in the line of fire in the Lok Sabha with opposition members forcing Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to allow them to speak on their notice for the privilege motion against the minister.

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Increased price control over branded generic medicines has affected its profitability

Don't panic, evacuation process is in place: India tells citizens in Nepal

Don't panic, evacuation process is in place: India tells citizens in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India has asked its citizens in Nepal not to panic in the wake of the devastating quake, saying an evacuation process is in place and the situation is improving.

Bihat gears up for Kanhaiya's first visit since arrest

Bihat gears up for Kanhaiya's first visit since arrest

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

In view of the threat perception to Kanhaiya, strict security arrangements have been made in Bihat and around his home during his stay.

Major Naxal attack in Delhi-NCR averted, 10 ultras held

Major Naxal attack in Delhi-NCR averted, 10 ultras held

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

550 live cartridges, an INSAS assault rifle, two other rifles and three self-loading rifle magazines were seized along with a huge quantity of explosives and detonators.

Taj Exotica rolls out the red carpet for BRICS summit

Taj Exotica rolls out the red carpet for BRICS summit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The hotel has currently turned into a high security zone with guests living there moved out to other facilities of the Taj group.

Life sentence for militant in Maken murder case

Life sentence for militant in Maken murder case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Additional Sessions Judge R K Jain also sentenced Ranjit Singh Gill to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after he was found guilty under section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

Myth of the tolerant, peaceful, Hindu

Myth of the tolerant, peaceful, Hindu

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The idea that Hindus are peace-loving and reticent is modern, says Aakar Patel.

I-League: Glen's double helps Shillong Lajong stun Dempo 3-0

I-League: Glen's double helps Shillong Lajong stun Dempo 3-0

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Shillong Lajong rode on Trinidad World Cupper Cornel Glen's double strike to script a shock 3-0 defeat of former champions Dempo in their lung opener of the 7th edition of the I-League in Mapusa on Sunday.

Chikungunya menace: SC slaps fine on Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

Chikungunya menace: SC slaps fine on Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The SC imposed fine of Rs 25,000 on Jain for failing to disclose names of officers disobeying orders.

Reveal source of documents against CBI director: SC to Bhushan

Reveal source of documents against CBI director: SC to Bhushan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday directed advocate Prashant Bhushan, who has levelled allegations against Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha of protecting accused in the 2G case, to reveal the name of the whistleblower from whom he got CBI documents and guest list at the top cop's residence.

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Unitech alleged that the takeover of the management of the company by the Centre would make it difficult for them to deposit Rs 750 crore as directed by the apex court to safeguard the interests of homebuyers.

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

'Rahul Gandhi was given the impression that if the seat was given to me, then the alliance would be broken in all 40 seats.'

Will recuse myself from coal scam probe if SC orders so: CBI chief

Will recuse myself from coal scam probe if SC orders so: CBI chief

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Under attack for allegedly meeting officials of companies accused in 2G scam, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Thursday said that he would recuse himself from the ongoing probe in Coal scam if the Supreme Court ordered so.

Court refuses CBI director's plea to gag media from reporting on documents

Court refuses CBI director's plea to gag media from reporting on documents

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it cannot take cognisance of documents pertaining to the entry list of visitors at Central Bureau of Investigations director's residence till they are placed on record and asked advocate Prashant Bhushan to file an affidavit annexing the materials.

SC declines Kanhaiya's bail plea to HC, says intervention will set a 'dangerous precedent'

SC declines Kanhaiya's bail plea to HC, says intervention will set a 'dangerous precedent'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The SC transferred the bail plea of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar to the Delhi HC and asked it to expeditiously deal with the matter.

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Colonel Anil Athale (retd) recalls how the Battle of Panipat, 258 years ago, changed the history of India for the next century and half.

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At a time when the Kashmir valley has been shut down, it is perhaps appropriate that we remember Lal Ded, Kashmir's best known spiritual and literary figure, someone remembered with divine adoration both by Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir. A fascinating excerpt from Sandhya Mulchandani's For The Love Of God: Women Poet Saints Of The Bhakti Movement.

Tata Motors to launch 2 car models every year till 2020

Tata Motors to launch 2 car models every year till 2020

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The company, which on Wednesday launched its compact sedan Zest in the NCR, priced between Rs 464,000 and Rs 699,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), is also working to upgrade its sales and service network.

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Over 3,500 police personnel have deployed as the farmers began their march from the Ramlila Maidan to Parliament at 10.30 am.

SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism

SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

It also sought the assistance of the Centre and states for removing violent content related to cow vigilantism uploaded on social media.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Fake degree scam: 3,000 teachers resign fearing action by Patna HC

Fake degree scam: 3,000 teachers resign fearing action by Patna HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

About 3,000 school teachers, who allegedly used fake degree certificates to procure jobs, have resigned in Bihar till date fearing legal action and the Patna high court on Tuesday refused to extend deadline to quit voluntarily.

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The "pervasive" threat of financial crimes and corruption is a challenge to the country's economy and global efforts are required to combat this menace, CBI chief Ranjit Sinha said.