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SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

"Interim orders wherever granted shall continue. Re-list in first half of April, 2024," the bench said in its order and directed the parties to complete the pleadings by then.

Coming soon: A new IAF museum spread over 43 acres in Delhi

Coming soon: A new IAF museum spread over 43 acres in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A proposal for new Air Force Aerospace Museum was cleared by defence ministry and a final financial sanction on the Detailed Project Report is awaited.

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

Punjab's Water Woes And Stubble Burning

Punjab's Water Woes And Stubble Burning

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Irrigation woes have contributed to the problem of stubble burning in the state, reports Sarthak Choudhury.

Plans afoot to develop Noida-like industrial city in UP's Bundelkhand

Plans afoot to develop Noida-like industrial city in UP's Bundelkhand

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Noida was conceived in the 1970s and went on to transform the Western UP's landscape for good. Akin to the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida), the Yogi Adityanath government has instituted the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) with its epicentre in Jhansi.

Violence in Manipur wouldn't have occurred if ...: CM Biren Singh

Violence in Manipur wouldn't have occurred if ...: CM Biren Singh

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Singh said that he would resign if the government measures against the use of drugs and its campaigns against the influx of unauthorised immigrants to contain the situation in the state were found to be unconstitutional.

Telangana allocates 11,000 acre land for mega pharma city

Telangana allocates 11,000 acre land for mega pharma city

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday announced the establishment of a massive industrial park dedicated to pharmaceutical manufacturing activities.

Trust member, not Modi, is the 'yajman' of Ram temple puja

Trust member, not Modi, is the 'yajman' of Ram temple puja

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Earlier, there was a debate if Modi is entitled to adopt the role which usually goes to a "householder".

Baghel woos Chhattisgarh farmers with another loan waiver if voted to power

Baghel woos Chhattisgarh farmers with another loan waiver if voted to power

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The Baghel government had earlier said it fulfilled the 2018 promise and waived agriculture loans worth Rs 9,270 crore of 18.82 lakh farmers in the state.

Now, A Tirupati Balaji Temple In Jammu

Now, A Tirupati Balaji Temple In Jammu

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Spread over 62 acres of land, the temple has been built at an approximate cost of Rs 25 crores and the construction was completed in two years.

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

'VinFast has committed $500 million to Tamil Nadu'

'VinFast has committed $500 million to Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Our objective is to reach a localisation rate of 50% in the span of five years.'

Spouses of G20 leaders savour street food, millet dishes

Spouses of G20 leaders savour street food, millet dishes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"First ladies from Turkiye, Japan, the UK, Australia and Mauritius, among others visited the exhibition at NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art)," the source added.

Haldwani: Madrasa razed, shoot at sight order issued after 60 injured

Haldwani: Madrasa razed, shoot at sight order issued after 60 injured

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A curfew was imposed in Haldwani on Thursday after local residents set vehicles and a police station on fire and hurled stones, injuring more than 60 people, over the demolition of an 'illegally built' madrasa and an adjoining mosque, officials said.

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Sanjiv Puri, chairman and managing director of ITC, is looking to expand the conglomerate's play outside India by taking "strategic positions" in markets close to home in the non-cigarette fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and hospitality businesses. In a recent conversation with Business Standard, Puri revealed that ITC is setting sights beyond India's borders. "We already export to 100-odd countries. We want to scale that up and take some strategic positions in markets close to us," he said.

Will never forget: Yajman couples at Ayodhya consecration

Will never forget: Yajman couples at Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Divine experience and a proud moment' is how the 15 couples who were the 'mukhya yajman' for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya described the grand event and said that the day will be forever etched in their memories.

ED freezes Rs 30 cr land linked to TN minister Balaji in money laundering probe

ED freezes Rs 30 cr land linked to TN minister Balaji in money laundering probe

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

A 2.49 acre land valued at more than Rs 30 crore belonging to the sister-in-law of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji has been frozen as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation against him, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Thursday.

Ayodhya Ram temple's ground floor to be ready by October

Ayodhya Ram temple's ground floor to be ready by October

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The ground floor of the three-storey Ram temple in Ayodhya is in its final stages and the work on ancillary structures is going on in full swing for their completion by October this year, the temple authorities said on Monday.

Ram temple consecration: 14 couples from across country to be 'Yajmans'

Ram temple consecration: 14 couples from across country to be 'Yajmans'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

'They are from the north, east, west, south and northeast part of India. They will be the 'mukhya yajmaan' (main hosts)'

Kolkata Tram Gets Puja Makeover!

Kolkata Tram Gets Puja Makeover!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

And it's not just the festival Kolkata's beloved tram service is celebrating.

Will EV Policy Lure Tesla?

Will EV Policy Lure Tesla?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

If Tesla comes in, India's position as a manufacturing hub will rise many notches, as it will become only the second country, after China, to have both Apple as well as Tesla.

Ex-top cop's startling claim puts Ajit Pawar in trouble

Ex-top cop's startling claim puts Ajit Pawar in trouble

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Though the name of the district minister is not mentioned in the book, Madam Commissioner, the retired IPS officer apparently points to Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, the present deputy chief minister of Maharashtra. Pawar held the post of "guardian minister" of Pune district at the time, when the state had a Congress-NCP government.

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'

Haryana govt red-faced as officials give Vadra clean chit in DLF land deal

Haryana govt red-faced as officials give Vadra clean chit in DLF land deal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

No violation of rules or regulations were found in the transfer of land by businessman Robert Vadra's Skylight Hospitality to realty major DLF, the Haryana government has told the Punjab and Haryana high court in Chandigarh.

After temple replicas, Banarasi sarees on Ram temple theme a hit too

After temple replicas, Banarasi sarees on Ram temple theme a hit too

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The weavers have received customised orders for various patterns on the sarees, including Ram Mandir motifs on the pallu, designs detailing life of Lord Ram right from his childhood to killing Ravana, and 'Shree Ram' inscriptions on the border.

Land allotment to RSS will be reviewed: Karnataka minister

Land allotment to RSS will be reviewed: Karnataka minister

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

According to him, the purpose behind such allotment was to help these organisations grow and with that its ideologies should also grow.

Farmer's to get a bird's eye view: IFFCO to purchase 2,500 agri drones

Farmer's to get a bird's eye view: IFFCO to purchase 2,500 agri drones

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

At a time when climate change poses significant challenges and the need for sustainable and efficient farming practices has never been more critical, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) allow farmers to gain a bird's-eye view of their crops from ground level. Drones have become a new force in precision agriculture, helping increase productivity while prioritising sustainability and resilience. Fertiliser major IFFCO is exploring this very transformative power of technology in agriculture.

Women strip to protest eviction drive in Guwahati

Women strip to protest eviction drive in Guwahati

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Women staged a semi-nude protest in Assam's largest city Guwahati against an eviction drive in Silsako Beel (lake) area on Friday, as excavators ravaged to the ground several houses to clear alleged encroached land of the wetland.

Tata Realty to scale up business in India, overseas

Tata Realty to scale up business in India, overseas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Tata Realty and Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, is looking to expand its business with over 50 projects across major cities in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The combined projects boast a development potential exceeding 51 million sq ft, according to a top executive. The Mumbai-based real estate major has completed the first phase of project developments in Male (the Maldives), and is gearing up for the second phase. It has also expanded its footprint in Sri Lanka and plans to add about 2 million sq ft. in Colombo.

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Over the past year, Amul has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a dairy-centric entity to a comprehensive foods company. Since 2022, PepsiCo India, too, has embarked on extensive launches in the food category. Not to be left behind, ITC, which has been introducing an average of 100 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products across categories every year, has also launched a number of packaged food items.

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Google on Tuesday began reinstating about 250 Indian apps it had delisted from its Play Store over a billing dispute as it caved in to government criticism, but the squabble may not yet be over.

World champs Aditi and Deotale's journey started from same sugarcane farmland

World champs Aditi and Deotale's journey started from same sugarcane farmland

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Pravin Sawant now hopes his archery training academy, built on one-acre sugarcane farmland, will finally get due recognition, after producing India's two world champions Aditi Swami and Ojas Deotale.

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A simple Estonian soup that's much tastier than you imagine.

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

There's been so much interesting content on OTT. Subhash K Jha picks his Best Original Feature Films on digital platforms.

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.

Ram temple invitation cards to be hand-delivered to guests

Ram temple invitation cards to be hand-delivered to guests

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Besides, various representatives of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and their allies are also aiding in hand-delivering the invitations.

People are skating, cycling, walking to Ayodhya

People are skating, cycling, walking to Ayodhya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Walking, cycling and even skating! Covering long distances amid bone-chilling cold, people from all over the country and cutting across religions are flocking to the temple town of Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22.

Congress leaders detained during protest in Karnataka

Congress leaders detained during protest in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

More than Rs 8 crore unaccounted cash has been seized in subsequent raids at various locations by Lokayukta. The arrested officer's father is Madal Virupakshappa, the MLA representing Channagiri constituency in Davangere district of the state.

Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has told the Supreme Court that it has not 'encroached' the land of the Delhi high court at Rouse Avenue in New Delhi and that the space was allotted to it in 2015.

HC green signal to UP's Banke Bihari temple corridor

HC green signal to UP's Banke Bihari temple corridor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker and Justice Ashutosh Srivastava passed the order while hearing a PIL filed by Anand Sharma and another person from Mathura.