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BJP's no-trust motion against Chhattisgarh govt defeated

BJP's no-trust motion against Chhattisgarh govt defeated

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The no-confidence motion moved by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party against the Congress government in Chhattisgarh where assembly polls are due next year, was defeated by voice vote in the state Legislative Assembly on Thursday.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday, October 3.

ED arrests Chhattisgarh CM's deputy secretary; political action, says Baghel

ED arrests Chhattisgarh CM's deputy secretary; political action, says Baghel

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The agency had in October arrested Sameer Vishnoi, an IAS officer of the state, and two others, after conducting several raids in the case.

Yummy food pics for foodies

Yummy food pics for foodies

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week. You can share yours too! Simply click on this link #RediffFoodies.

Parliament adjourned over Lakhimpur killings, Oppn MPs' suspension

Parliament adjourned over Lakhimpur killings, Oppn MPs' suspension

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Parliament was adjourned for the day on Wednesday due to uproar by the Opposition members over Lakhimpur Kheri killings in Lok Sabha and the suspension of 12 members in Rajya Sabha.

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It said it was not convinced with the grounds of the CBI to condone over 4,500 days' delay in filing the appeal. The CBI had filed the appeal on February 2 this year.

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

After lot of deliberation, the CBI this year got the nod from the NDA government to file an appeal in the apex court.

Shinde faction moves no-trust motion against Maharashtra deputy speaker

Shinde faction moves no-trust motion against Maharashtra deputy speaker

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

A day after the Uddhav Thackeray faction submitted a plea before Deputy Speaker Narhari Jhirwal to disqualify the rebel MLAs, the Ekanth Shinde faction on Friday gave a notice of no-confidence motion against the deputy speaker.

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The CBI had moved the trial court seeking permission for further probe in the matter saying it had come across fresh material and evidence.

Armymen's trust moves SC over discrepancy in pension to different forces

Armymen's trust moves SC over discrepancy in pension to different forces

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

An armymen's trust has moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to the central government to remove the disparity in the pensionary benefit and to extend the old pension scheme benefits to the personnel of the armed forces under both the ministry of home affairs and the ministry of defence.

Chhattisgarh CM expands team

Chhattisgarh CM expands team

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Senior party leaders and a host of senior civil and police officials attended the swearing-in ceremony.

BJP stages walkout in Uttarakhand assembly

BJP stages walkout in Uttarakhand assembly

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Accusing the Centre of meting out "step-motherly" treatment to Uttarakhand in granting financial assistance, opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday staged a walkout in the Uttarakhand Assembly.

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

In an embarrassment to the ruling party, two of its sitting ministers lost and six were trailing.

Chhattisgarh minister walks out of assembly over Cong MLA's remarks

Chhattisgarh minister walks out of assembly over Cong MLA's remarks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The minister walked out of the House after being upset over what he termed as the government's 'limited' statement on the issue, following which members of the opposition BJP claimed such an incident had 'never happened where a minister expressed dissatisfaction over his own government's reply'.

PIL seeks CBI probe in Kochi IPL row

PIL seeks CBI probe in Kochi IPL row

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The Shashi Tharoor-Lalit Modi stand-off over the Kochi IPL team reached the Supreme Court on Tuesday with a petition seeking a CBI probe into the Union Minister's alleged proxy stakes in the Rs 1533-crore franchise, won by a consortium, Rendezvous Sports World. Alternatively, the petition urged the apex court to constitute a special investigation team to probe the allegations.

India Inc steps up, foots bill for staff vaccination

India Inc steps up, foots bill for staff vaccination

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

RIL, Capgemini, IndiGo among companies which have offered to pay their employees' vaccination cost.

Do the Gandhis see a threat to their bastions?

Do the Gandhis see a threat to their bastions?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Does India's first political family see some serious threat to its own bastions? The question was doing rounds in Uttar Pradesh, where lie Rae Bareli and Amethi -- the respective parliamentary constituencies of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice president son Rahul Gandhi. Sharat Pradhan reports.

Petition to probe Tharoor over IPL row withdrawn

Petition to probe Tharoor over IPL row withdrawn

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

A lawyer, who had sought a direction from the Supreme Court for a CBI probe into Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's alleged proxy stake in the Kochi IPL franchisee, on Thursday withdrew his petition.

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.

MCG Test: Day 1. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 1. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Only two Indians have scored a 50 in the first innings of a debut Test outside India: Sunil Gavaskar in 1971 and Mayank Agrawal in 2018.

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Likely to select from 3 shortlisted; follows Sanjeev Kaushik's refusal to take the job if made to retire from IAS

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

SAG 2019: Dominant India bags 27 medals on Day 2

SAG 2019: Dominant India bags 27 medals on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Mehuli Ghosh's effort will, however, not be considered as a world record, as the South Asian Games' results are not recognised by the international body (ISSF) for the purpose of records.

Must-read! How to write a GOOD resume

Must-read! How to write a GOOD resume

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

These tips will help you keep it short, professional and error-free.

Ram Naresh Yadav sworn-in as Chhattisgarh Governor

Ram Naresh Yadav sworn-in as Chhattisgarh Governor

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Ram Naresh Yadav was on Wednesday sworn-in as the Governor of Chhattisgarh following the resignation of Shekhar Dutt. The Madhya Pradesh Governor has been given the additional charge of Chhattisgarh.

CBI to probe 2013 Jiram valley attack

CBI to probe 2013 Jiram valley attack

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

On May 25, 2013, Naxals ambushed the Congress leaders' convoy in Jiram valley of Bastar's Darbha region.

Modi on Rahul's turf promises to transform Amethi in 7 months

Modi on Rahul's turf promises to transform Amethi in 7 months

Rediff.com5 May 2014

BJP prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi left no stone unturned to make frontal attacks on Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, repeatedly blaming them for Amethi's neglect. Sharat Pradhan reports

Antony panel submits report on Cong's poll debacle to Sonia

Antony panel submits report on Cong's poll debacle to Sonia

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The much talked about report of the AK Antony panel, which went into the reasons of worst-ever poll debacle of Congress, was today submitted to party President Sonia Gandhi.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Why kirana shops are rushing to become online sellers

Why kirana shops are rushing to become online sellers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Neighbourhood stores have the ability to adapt to changes.

Despite hat-trick for Chouhan, 10 MP ministers lose

Despite hat-trick for Chouhan, 10 MP ministers lose

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

In an embarrassment for the Bharatiya Janata Party, 10 of its incumbent ministers have lost the polls, even as the ruling party led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan scored a hat-trick in the assembly polls

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The CBI filed the appeal against the May 31, 2005 decision of the high court by which all accused, including Europe-based industrialists Hinduja brothers, were discharged from the Rs 64-crore pay-off case.

Rivals raise 'city of contrasts' to target Sonia in Rae Bareli

Rivals raise 'city of contrasts' to target Sonia in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Glaring contrasts in various spheres in this Nehru-Gandhi family pocketborough are being raised by the rivals to target Congress President Sonia Gandhi for lop-sided development in the constituency from where she is seeking a fourth term.

BJP wins two-thirds majority in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls

BJP wins two-thirds majority in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Overcoming anti-incumbency factor, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday secured a two-thirds majority in the Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh winning 165 seats in the 230-member House.

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

There is a dearth of talent in the Indian banking industry. A testimony to this is the two new CEOs in the private sector -- Sandeep Bakhshi in ICICI Bank Ltd and Amitabh Chaudhry in AXIS Bank Ltd -- have come from the insurance sector, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Bijnor district where she met families of two persons killed in the violence. Internet services have been suspended in several areas till Monday, while prohibitory orders remained in force across the state.

Malegaon: Was caught in political crossfire, Purohit tells SC

Malegaon: Was caught in political crossfire, Purohit tells SC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

He said he's languishing in jail for nine years without even charges being framed against him.

UP gold hunt: CCTV cams installed; 'descendants' stake claim

UP gold hunt: CCTV cams installed; 'descendants' stake claim

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The Archaeological Survey of India on Sunday installed a couple of close-circuit cameras around the ruins of an 18th century fortress in Daundiya-Khera village of Unnao district (about 140 km from Lucknow), where its teams were busy digging in search of 1000 tons of gold, believed to have been buried there -- as per a dream witnessed by a popular local godman Baba Shobhan Sarkar.

Congress 'primary': Another exercise in failure for Rahul Gandhi?

Congress 'primary': Another exercise in failure for Rahul Gandhi?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi had brought in the United States style 'primaries' with much fanfare to empower grassroot leaders to fight the Lok Sabha elections.

Why recent rate cut will not impact banks financials

Why recent rate cut will not impact banks financials

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Recent rates cuts by most banks may not have a significant impact on margins, say analysts.