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Black money: SC asks SIT to look into Bank of Baroda scam

Black money: SC asks SIT to look into Bank of Baroda scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The court on September 3 asked the SIT to submit its fresh report.

Meghalaya rescue op: Have to believe in miracles, Centre to SC

Meghalaya rescue op: Have to believe in miracles, Centre to SC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

It said the authorities were making all efforts to save the lives of these persons and the Indian Navy and planes and helicopters of the Indian Air Force have been deployed in the rescue operation.

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Travel photographers take note! The competition is already fierce in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, now underway. National Geographic editors have pulled together some of their favourite entries so far from all three categories - Nature, People and Cities. Once the competition closes, a panel of judges, selected by National Geographic Travel, will choose a winner in each of the categories and also name an overall winner. A public vote will also see a people's choice winner named. The photographer scooping the top prize will win $10,000 and have their winning image posted on the Nat Geo Travel Instagram account. The contest is now open and entries can be submitted until May 31, 2018.

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Government on Monday formed a multi-agency group to monitor exposes in this regard and vowed to take action against all "unlawful" accounts held abroad.

Senior SC advocate Ranjit Kumar appointed Solicitor General

Senior SC advocate Ranjit Kumar appointed Solicitor General

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Senior Supreme Court advocate Ranjit Kumar, considered an expert on constitutional laws, was appointed as the solicitor general on Saturday. The law ministry issued a notification appointing Kumar, who has defended Gujarat in a number of cases, as the next solicitor general of India.

18 MLAs backing Dinakaran disqualified by TN Speaker

18 MLAs backing Dinakaran disqualified by TN Speaker

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The MLAs have been disqualified with effect from Monday, under the 1986 Tamil Nadu Assembly Members Party Defection Law.

Black money: SC irked with Centre for not implementing orders

Black money: SC irked with Centre for not implementing orders

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

While posting the matter on April 29, the bench asked the Solicitor General to take proper instruction from the Revenue Secretary and also respond "What prevented them (Centre) to comply with the directions."

Nehra on why Bumrah should play in first Test vs South Africa

Nehra on why Bumrah should play in first Test vs South Africa

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Former pacer Ashish Nehra feels the Indian team management can think of handing Jasprit Bumrah his Test debut in the opening game against South Africa as his awkward action and yorkers might prove lethal on the Cape Town track.

9 Branded Watches That Look Expensive But Are Not

9 Branded Watches That Look Expensive But Are Not

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

9 Branded Watches That Look Expensive But Are Not

Former Portuguese PM Guterres to be next UN chief

Former Portuguese PM Guterres to be next UN chief

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Russia's envoy to the UN and President of the Council for October Vitaly Churkin announced that after the sixth straw poll, Guterres has emerged as the "clear favourite" even as hopes for a woman to succeed Ban Ki-moon as the world's top diplomat suffered a major setback.

SC to hear final arguments in I-T case against Rahul, Sonia on Dec 4

SC to hear final arguments in I-T case against Rahul, Sonia on Dec 4

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The income tax probe against the Congress leaders has arisen from the investigation into the private criminal complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy before a trial court in connection with the National Herald case, in which the trio are out on bail.

SpiceJet admits faults; promises to 'adjust processes'

SpiceJet admits faults; promises to 'adjust processes'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

The airline was also asked to refund the money it charged from passengers for food and beverages as, according to the laid-down rules, it was supposed to have offered these items for free.

Do Sri Lanka bowlers have it in them to take 20 wickets?

Do Sri Lanka bowlers have it in them to take 20 wickets?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

'Even though the immediate past has not been good we are looking for a new leaf to start with'

A ton on Test debut is result of Prithvi's grit

A ton on Test debut is result of Prithvi's grit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'He batted like someone who has played 50 Test matches.' 'He is an unbelievable talent and hopefully if he is nurtured well, he will serve Indian cricket for a long, long time'

SpiceJet plane hits buffalo during take-off

SpiceJet plane hits buffalo during take-off

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

A Delhi-bound SpiceJet plane hit a stray buffalo on the runway while rolling for take-off from Surat airport late Thursday night, providing anxious moments to the 146 people on board.

How HCL plans to tackle attrition

How HCL plans to tackle attrition

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

'Employee first and customer second' continues to be a very strong philosophy of HCL.

Ishant, the workhorse or attacking bowler for India?

Ishant, the workhorse or attacking bowler for India?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Ishant needs to figure out his role in the team, says McGrath

Small cars, two-wheelers set for a cheaper ride

Small cars, two-wheelers set for a cheaper ride

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai stand to gain the maximum, given their large portfolio of products in the sub-4 meter segment.

I can't be successful bowling only yorkers: Bumrah

I can't be successful bowling only yorkers: Bumrah

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

India's limited overs specialist Jasprit Bumrah is aware that bowling effective yorkers can't remain his only weapon at the highest level.

Flight delay: DGCA asks SpiceJet to refund fare

Flight delay: DGCA asks SpiceJet to refund fare

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

SpiceJet will have to refund fare to passengers due to a flight delay.

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".

Tips from Vettori; coaching from Panesar: O'Keefe all set for India

Tips from Vettori; coaching from Panesar: O'Keefe all set for India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Australia spinner Steve O'Keefe is aware that taming the Indians would be a 'big job' but exuded confidence that his team is capable of doing 'some damage' during their four-Test series.

Review: Kaaviya Thalaivan is worth a watch

Review: Kaaviya Thalaivan is worth a watch

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Tamil film Kaaviya Thalaivan is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, says S Saraswathi.

Will 2Bme b the brand 4 U?

Will 2Bme b the brand 4 U?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Shashwat Goenka of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka group plans a high-decibel campaign around its young apparel brand 2Bme.

Dravid has made me mentally stronger: Hardik Pandya

Dravid has made me mentally stronger: Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Ecstatic after his maiden call-up into the Indian cricket team, all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that India A coach Rahul Dravid's guidance during the Australia tour has made him "mentally stronger". "For me, everything changed after my tour of Australia with the India A team. It is a tour that transformed me as a cricketer. I can't but thank Rahul Dravid enough for his contribution. I understood that there is a mental aspect about the game that needs to be worked upon. He (Dravid) made me mentally stronger," Hardik told PTI.

Major mishap averted as 2 aircraft come face-to-face at Delhi airport

Major mishap averted as 2 aircraft come face-to-face at Delhi airport

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Miscommunication with the ATC is said to have caused the near-miss. DGCA probe underway.

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The bench listed the matter for final disposal on January 18 and said since it will hear the matter in detail, no interim orders will be passed on various interim applications as of now.

ATM woes: Rs 26,000 was debited from my account

ATM woes: Rs 26,000 was debited from my account

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Bangalore resident Ramesha SG tells us how he left his card at the ATM and lost Rs 26,000.

Eden Gardens to stage match with pink balls, under floodlights

Eden Gardens to stage match with pink balls, under floodlights

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Cricket Association of Bengal will stage the four-day final of the S K Acharya memorial tournament (Ranji Trophy pre-season tourney) with pink balls and under floodlights. The title round of the four-team tournament will be played at the Eden Gardens from October 1-4.

Meet PM, resolve Kashmir issue politically: SC to JKNPP leader

Meet PM, resolve Kashmir issue politically: SC to JKNPP leader

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The bench said the statements made by Bhim Singh may not be 'relevant judicially' but they may be 'relevant politically'.

'Any patriot cannot go on abusing the country'

'Any patriot cannot go on abusing the country'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

"You can't meddle with patriotism. Everything is alright but patriotism can never be compromised," says retired Supreme Court judge N Santosh Hegde.

Decoding one of India's greatest ever ODI players

Decoding one of India's greatest ever ODI players

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Yuvraj Singh has been an enigma as well as a paradox in Indian cricket.

Kofi Annan: The 'teflon' UN secretary-general

Kofi Annan: The 'teflon' UN secretary-general

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'Kofi Annan will be remembered more for his Nobel Prize and related glory rather than Rwanda and Volcker,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan with whom he worked in the UN.

Harbhajan not treated well by Indian cricket: Saqlain

Harbhajan not treated well by Indian cricket: Saqlain

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Practitioners of the same art do have fellow feelings and no wonder pioneer of 'doosra' Saqlain Mushtaq feels sad about the manner in which the senior India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been sidelined by the team management. While he terms Ravichandran Ashwin as a "world class bowler", he feels that Harbhajan not getting a single start during the last seven T20 internationals is "not doing the bowler's confidence any good". "I am afraid that Indian cricket board and team management's treatment to Harbhajan has not been great. He was a world class bowler and is still a world class bowler. The emergence of Ashwin doesn't mean that you drop Harbhajan or put him under tremendous pressure," Saqlain told PTI during an interaction. The 39-year-old Saqlain, who has 208 Test and 288 ODI wickets, said dropping a top grade performer according to convenience is not the best example to set. "Look from the time he got dropped (in 2011), he has made three comebacks which meant that when you needed him, you picked him and when the need

How DK became a match winner

How DK became a match winner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'People didn't associate Dinesh with hitting sixes. He had the ability to hit fours and the odd six, but hitting sixes (regularly) is one aspect of the game we have really worked hard on.'

'Wish you all a very Happy Dhanteras!'

'Wish you all a very Happy Dhanteras!'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

SC refuses to stay culling of nilgai, wild boar, monkeys

SC refuses to stay culling of nilgai, wild boar, monkeys

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

An animal rights activist on June 15 asked the court to quash the three notifications that declared nilgai (blue bulls), monkeys and wild boars as vermin in the states of Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, respectively.

Are 54 Indians in Pakistan jails dead or alive, asks SC

Are 54 Indians in Pakistan jails dead or alive, asks SC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The court then directed the government to pay the salary and retirement benefits to the dependents of the PoWs.

PM, Cabinet were under confusion created by vested interests: Raja

PM, Cabinet were under confusion created by vested interests: Raja

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Former Telecom Minister A Raja on Tuesday told a Delhi court that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Cabinet members were "completely under confusion" created by "vested interests" about policy and procedure of Department of Telecommunication in allocating the 2G spectrum.

Ganga cleansing on for 30 yrs, SC seeks 'verifiable progress'

Ganga cleansing on for 30 yrs, SC seeks 'verifiable progress'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said Ganga cleansing programmes have been going on for over three decades with almost no impact on the ground and wondered whether the government wanted to do something during this tenure or would it spill over to the next term.