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CBI chargesheets journalist Upendra Rai

CBI chargesheets journalist Upendra Rai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The court will take cognisance of the chargesheet on August 6. At present, Rai is in judicial custody.

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

India business is back on growth path, says Unilever

India business is back on growth path, says Unilever

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

After a strict lockdown impacting sales, India has returned to the growth path again, Anglo-Dutch FMCG major Unilever has said. The return of growth of India business, along with Brazil and continued recovery in China, helped the company's emerging markets clock a growth of 5.3 per cent in the September 2020 quarter.

Shehla granted protection from arrest in sedition case

Shehla granted protection from arrest in sedition case

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Considering all the facts, court's additional session judge Pawan Kumar Jain granted interim relief from arrest to her as police have not issued a notice to the accused.

American who tried to stop Kansas shooting says 'happy to risk my life'

American who tried to stop Kansas shooting says 'happy to risk my life'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

In a video posted on the University of Kansas Health System's YouTube page, 24-year-old Ian Grillot said, "I was more than happy to risk my life to save the lives of others, there were families, there were kids inside there were boys watching a basketball game". "I couldn't stand there. I had to do something. That is why I acted the way I did," the construction worker said.

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Avoid high risk transactions even if they seem more profitable.

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Many eyebrows were raised in Bihar on Monday as news broke of a meeting between Communist Party of India's rising star Kanhaiya Kumar and Ashok Choudhary, a minister and key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Ask MF Guru: Want to invest for my kids's education

Ask MF Guru: Want to invest for my kids's education

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

EVMs recovered from Muzaffarpur hotel on polling day

EVMs recovered from Muzaffarpur hotel on polling day

Rediff.com7 May 2019

District Collector Alok Ranjan Ghosh said that the Sector Officer Awadesh Singh's driver had expressed his desire to vote. According to a primary reply by the officer, he had taken the EVM machine and VVPAT into a private hotel. A formal reply by the Sector Officer is awaited.

'Not a single woman who does not have a #MeToo story'

'Not a single woman who does not have a #MeToo story'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'Yes, there will be some posts that will be shared out of revenge but most of the people who have been named and shamed like M J Akbar and Alok Nath have been known to be serial offenders for years.'

Confused about the stock market? Here's Help

Confused about the stock market? Here's Help

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'Is it advisable to have more number of scrips in small quantities or a few scrips in big quantities?'

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Last-minute airfares rise 40% as rain disrupts Mumbai airport

Last-minute airfares rise 40% as rain disrupts Mumbai airport

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

On Tuesday 55 flights were diverted, over 200 flights were cancelled because of rain, low visibility and poor braking action on secondary runway

Transferred over false, unsubstantiated and frivolous charges: Verma

Transferred over false, unsubstantiated and frivolous charges: Verma

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Breaking his silence, the ousted CBI chief said that he was transferred on the basis of allegations made by only one person, who was inimical to him.

Ajay Devgn: Age is just a number

Ajay Devgn: Age is just a number

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Ajay Devgn celebrates birthday at De De Pyaar De trailer launch.

COVID-19: Govt panel recommends capping private hospitals' rates

COVID-19: Govt panel recommends capping private hospitals' rates

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The committee has recommended Rs 8,000-10,000, Rs 13,000-15,000, and Rs 15,000-18,000 including PPE costs for isolation beds, and ICUs with or without ventilator, respectively, to all hospitals. Currently, hospitals are charging Rs 24,000-25,000, Rs 34,000-43,000 & Rs 44,000-54,000 (excluding PPE cost).

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law named UK finance minister

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law named UK finance minister

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The MP for Richmond in Yorkshire, married to Murthy's daughter Akshata, first entered the UK Parliament in 2015 and has fast risen up the Conservative Party ranks as a staunch Brexiteer who had back Johnson's strategy to leave the European Union.

3 sentenced to death for murder

3 sentenced to death for murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

The HC confirmed the sentence given to the three by a city court.

BJP trying to destabilise Rajasthan govt, claims Cong

BJP trying to destabilise Rajasthan govt, claims Cong

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Claiming a heavy transfer of cash to Jaipur, Gehlot said there were reports about the BJP's plan similar to that of Madhya Pradesh and some of the party MLAs were offered Rs 25 crore in cash with Rs 10 crore in advance.

CVC report on CBI director has some 'very uncomplimentary' findings: SC

CVC report on CBI director has some 'very uncomplimentary' findings: SC

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi ordered that the confidential CVC report be given to Verma in a sealed cover and asked him to respond to it by Monday, also in a sealed cover. It will take up the matter on Tuesday.

Caravan reporters allege assault in Northeast Delhi

Caravan reporters allege assault in Northeast Delhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The magazine alleged that the mob physically assaulted the staffers, threatened to kill them and also used communal slurs.

WATCH: How #MeToo changed Vinta Nanda's life

WATCH: How #MeToo changed Vinta Nanda's life

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'I stopped getting work after 2004. Between 2005 and 2018, I had no work.'

Spotted: Legendary Dennis Lillee

Spotted: Legendary Dennis Lillee

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Reader Alok Rakyan sent us a picture of Dennis Lillee from Tokyo.

With OCEN, small businesses have access to instant loans

With OCEN, small businesses have access to instant loans

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The protocol aims to "democratise" lending, reduce costs of credit, and ensure accessibility of credit to small companies and street vendors, according to Nandan Nilekani.

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.

Spotted: Kapil Dev and Barry Richards in Japan

Spotted: Kapil Dev and Barry Richards in Japan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Reader Alok Rakyan sent us this picture from Japan.

Review: Khajoor Pe Atke, half-baked satire

Review: Khajoor Pe Atke, half-baked satire

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'The satire in Khajoor Pe Atke is not savage enough,' feels Prasanna Zore.

Any military drone from Pak will be shot down: Lt Gen Kler

Any military drone from Pak will be shot down: Lt Gen Kler

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Lt Gen Kler said the systems and radars of the Indian armed forces are in place.

'Social media offers great freedom for victims to speak up'

'Social media offers great freedom for victims to speak up'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'We should be careful in creating a new Internet justice system in case it's misused.'

FPIs stay bullish on India for third consecutive month; invest Rs 17,219 cr in Apr

FPIs stay bullish on India for third consecutive month; invest Rs 17,219 cr in Apr

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Overseas investors had put in a net sum of Rs 45,981 crore in March and Rs 11,182 crore in February in the capital markets

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The protesting farmers dubbed the three laws as "anti-farmer" and claimed they infringe upon their basic right to sell their produce at MSP.

What every entrepreneur MUST know

What every entrepreneur MUST know

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Venture capitalist Alok Mittal shares his views on entrepreneurship and offers advice to young entrepreneurs.

'Is investing in gold, govt bonds better than stocks?'

'Is investing in gold, govt bonds better than stocks?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

CBI officer probing 'role' of Akhilesh Yadav in illegal mining case shifted

CBI officer probing 'role' of Akhilesh Yadav in illegal mining case shifted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Asthana was sent on a forced leave after the CBI registered a case of corruption against him. His plea to quash the FIR was rejected by the Delhi high court.

Crime thriller 'Chowkidar hi chor' being run in Delhi, says Rahul

Crime thriller 'Chowkidar hi chor' being run in Delhi, says Rahul

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Gandhi has been repeatedly using the "chowkidaar" jibe to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Allow sale of non-essentials: Retailers to govt

Allow sale of non-essentials: Retailers to govt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Retailers are also demanding that home delivery across all forms of retail should be allowed to ensure a level playing field.

SC to hear plea against Nageswara Rao as CBI interim chief next week

SC to hear plea against Nageswara Rao as CBI interim chief next week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The petition has sought laying down of specific mechanisms to ensure transparency in the process of appointment of CBI director.

Nitish Kumar is NDA leader in Bihar, says JD-U

Nitish Kumar is NDA leader in Bihar, says JD-U

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The JD-U has insisted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is the leader of the alliance and it has been the "senior partner" in the state, indicating that it should get a major share.

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'The government made a mess.' 'When there is a director, how can you have an in-charge director?' 'Then, they shifted all the 14 officers who were working on the Asthana case which has never happened in the history of the CBI.'