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Munger firing: EC orders removal of SP, DM

Munger firing: EC orders removal of SP, DM

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The poll panel has also ordered an inquiry into the entire incident by Magadh Divisional Commissioner Asangba Chuba Ao, an election commission statement said.

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

Players can train in Australian Open quarantine, ATP Cup cancelled

Players can train in Australian Open quarantine, ATP Cup cancelled

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Melbourne on Friday completed 28 days since the last reported locally-acquired case of novel coronavirus infection.

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The NSCN-IM is no longer the force it used to be. Once the 'de facto government' of Magaland, it gradually reduced to an extortion racket. But missteps by the Centre could give it a new lease of life.

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Goodbye makes ordinary places, ordinary people and ordinary events become interesting, observes Mayur Sanap.

Govt approves procurement of military hardware worth Rs 13,165 cr

Govt approves procurement of military hardware worth Rs 13,165 cr

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The cost of acquiring the advanced light helicopters from the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has been estimated at Rs 3,850 crore while a batch of rocket ammunition will cost Rs 4,962 crore, the defence ministry said.

Australian Open quarantine plan facing legal challenge

Australian Open quarantine plan facing legal challenge

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The apartment owners at the Westin Melbourne said they had concerns for their health and never agreed to international players quarantining at the Westin

Don't threaten, warn or issue show cause notice to taxpayers under Operation Clean Money, CBDT tells taxman

Don't threaten, warn or issue show cause notice to taxpayers under Operation Clean Money, CBDT tells taxman

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The department had sent SMSes and emails to 18 lakh people who made suspicious deposits of over Rs 500,000 during the 50-day demonetisation period.

IndiGo to put in place new policy on related party transactions

IndiGo to put in place new policy on related party transactions

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Under the new policy, external advice would be sought for related party transactions that are worth over Rs 2 crore and bidding process would be mandatory for any such contract.

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Bharatvani, when it is complete, will revive languages in India that are on the verge of extinction.

Jittery champion Kenin brushes off leg injury concerns

Jittery champion Kenin brushes off leg injury concerns

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

While she was keen not to take anything away from an impressive performance by Muguruza in Friday's match, Kenin said she had been hampered by a groin problem.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Nityananda, Naxals and land-grabbing charges

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Nityananda, Naxals and land-grabbing charges

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks about the land-grabbing allegations, the Swami Nityananda sex scandal and his interaction with Naxal leaders.

Sharapova to get Australian Open wildcard

Sharapova to get Australian Open wildcard

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed on Wednesday that the 2008 champion will receive a wildcard entry into the main singles draw for the tournament, which starts in Melbourne on January 20.

Tougher now for taxmen to impose penalty

Tougher now for taxmen to impose penalty

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Setting aside the orders of the AO and Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) in case of Delhi-based Genesis Overseas case, the ITAT has ruled that tax sleuths cannot impose penalty without clearly mentioning the grounds for such action.

'Nowadays youth are stressed'

'Nowadays youth are stressed'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

'Youth love to be free. They don't understand that habits like drinking and smoking are addictions which result in bondage,' says Bhanumathi Narasimhan, director of Women and Child Welfare programmes, Art of Living Foundation.

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Scottish broadcaster said Murray was self-isolating and still had hopes of competing in the Australian Open next month.

Aus Open: Tune-up matches cancelled due to COVID-19

Aus Open: Tune-up matches cancelled due to COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Victoria, of which Melbourne is the capital, reintroduced the compulsory wearing of masks in indoor public places from Thursday while private gatherings were reduced from 30 people to 15.

With COVID-19 spike in Melbourne, NSW offers to host Australian Open

With COVID-19 spike in Melbourne, NSW offers to host Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Victoria is undergoing a second lockdown and has nearly 8,000 active COVID-19 cases, while NSW has about 800.

World leaders find a reason to smile

World leaders find a reason to smile

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

An image of Presidents Bush, Hu and Putin at the APEC meeting.

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Assam's longest border dispute is with Nagaland, which began since the creation of the state in 1963.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the shortlisted images of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year!

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Australia's medicines and medical devices regulator on Monday formally recognised India's Covaxin, a vaccine against the coronavirus as the country's border was reopened for the first time in nearly 20 months.

Ask Anil: Of debt MFs and loss on gifted shares

Ask Anil: Of debt MFs and loss on gifted shares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

2 FIRs lodged in connection with Munger violence

2 FIRs lodged in connection with Munger violence

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The incident, allegedly triggered by the local police objecting to a procession being taken out for immersion of a Durga idol late Monday night in flagrant violation of social distancing norms, had set off a pitched battle between security personnel and devotees.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Flesh review

Flesh review

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Swara Bhasker and Akshay Oberoi shine in this gripping revenge drama about human trafficking, applauds Namrata Thakker.

Australian Open tweaks extreme heat policy

Australian Open tweaks extreme heat policy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Players in the men's draw at the Australian Open will be allowed 10-minute breaks during matches as part of an updated extreme heat policy at the year's first Grand Slam.

Indian couple's dream shattered after New Zealand mosque shooting

Indian couple's dream shattered after New Zealand mosque shooting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Abdul Nazer and Ansi Alibava were inside the Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch when the first shots were fired by a white supremacist.

New blacklisting policy: No blanket ban on firms indulging in corruption

New blacklisting policy: No blanket ban on firms indulging in corruption

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The new policy would also allow many of the stuck programmes, like the heavy weight torpedos for the six Scorpene submarines, to move ahead with clarity.

Nadal visits Christ the Redeemer in Rio

Nadal visits Christ the Redeemer in Rio

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Spain and World No 1 Rafael Nadal visited the popular Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio before the Rio Open tennis tournament.

'Make sure the truth is on your side'

'Make sure the truth is on your side'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

'The size or economic potential of no event can be a valid excuse to break the law of the land.'

Centre should consider ceasefire in J&K from Ramzan: Mehbooba

Centre should consider ceasefire in J&K from Ramzan: Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Mufti appealed to all shades of opinion in joining in the mission to get the state out of violence and bloodshed.

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Padma Bhushan was conferred on 17 personalities including N Chandrasekharan, chairman of Tata Sons, Krishna and Suchita Ella of Bharat Biotech, Cyrus Poonawalla, Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, chairman of Google.

No reopening of SC, ST reservations in promotion: SC

No reopening of SC, ST reservations in promotion: SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would not reopen its decision on granting reservation in promotions to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as it was for the states to decide how they implement it.

Arunachal Pradesh has ALWAYS been part of India

Arunachal Pradesh has ALWAYS been part of India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

China has long coveted Arunachal Pradesh, which it calls Southern Tibet. But, as Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan explains, in 1947, the present state of Arunachal Pradesh constituted the North East Frontier Tract of Assam. When India adopted its Constitution on 26 January 1950, NEFT became 'a separate politico-administrative entity' although it was constitutionally still a part of Assam. Its administration was brought directly under the President of India with the Governor of Assam acting as his agent. A revealing excerpt from his book The Origin Story of India's States.

Axone review

Axone review

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

For audiences craving something new, Axone leaves a good impression, notes Joginder Tuteja.

Ponting honoured with Australia's highest civil award

Ponting honoured with Australia's highest civil award

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Senior Australian batsman Ricky Ponting has been awarded country's highest civil honour along with a host of sportspersons of international repute.

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Military sources said the research ship Shi Yan 1 forayed into Indian waters in September but was forced to retreat after it was suspected to be involved in spying.

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Among other transfer news globally, defender Rahul Bheke joins Mumbai City FC while Locatelli completes Juventus move.

Dhawan, Smriti recommended for Arjuna awards

Dhawan, Smriti recommended for Arjuna awards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Meanwhile, the Board has given the names of Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik as India's representatives in the World XI team that will play West Indies in a charity Twenty20 match at the Lord's on May 31.