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LoC attack: The Pakistan army's DANGEROUS gambit

LoC attack: The Pakistan army's DANGEROUS gambit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The timing and mode of the attack in which two Indian soldiers were killed unambiguously point towards the complicity of the Pakistan military leadership in this misadventure. After all just a few months back Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Kayani was all for peace. The solution to this riddle lies in the political developments within Pakistan, says Alok Bansal

Muzaffarnagar riots: 3 women allege gangrape

Muzaffarnagar riots: 3 women allege gangrape

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas claimed 49 lives and displaced over 40,000 people.

SC rejects plea for 10-yr-old rape survivor's abortion

SC rejects plea for 10-yr-old rape survivor's abortion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The bench expressed satisfaction over the medical care being provided to the girl.

Three Indian cueists in last 16

Three Indian cueists in last 16

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

Pankaj Advani, Alok Kumar and Yasin Merchant scored their third straight victories make it to the knock-out phase in the Asian Snooker Championship.

Kumar thrashes Joshi in final

Kumar thrashes Joshi in final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

Alok Kumar successfully defended his snooker title at the National Snooker and Billards Championship.

SC order on CBI extremely positive development: Jaitley

SC order on CBI extremely positive development: Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Jaitley said recent developments have eroded the credibility of the CBI.

Indian Oil manager arrested for ISIS links in Jaipur

Indian Oil manager arrested for ISIS links in Jaipur

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The Special Operation Group and the anti-terrorism squad of Rajasthan Police arrested Mohd Sirazudin, the marketing manager of IOC in Jaipur.

The 10 pm Tuesday raid that rocked the CBI

The 10 pm Tuesday raid that rocked the CBI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Around 10 pm, teams of about 15-16 officers entered the compound of the headquarters and history was made.

Uttarakhand gets its first apple cold chain

Uttarakhand gets its first apple cold chain

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

A total of 4,000 farmers are now selling their apple crops to these collection centres of the farmers' trusts, SHGW and SJS.

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 May 2018

In March this year, Adam Purinton, 52, had pleaded guilty to the charges of murdering Kuchibhotla.

Pankaj Advani shocked

Pankaj Advani shocked

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

The second seeded former world champion was beaten by Pramual Janthad in a league match in the 21st Asian Snooker Championship.

LoC row a conspiracy by Pak Army to disrupt democracy

LoC row a conspiracy by Pak Army to disrupt democracy

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Pakistan Army has indulged in this heinous crime to aggravate tensions with India and use it as a pretext to postpone the forthcoming general election, says Alok Bansal

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The Congress' protests in the national capital were replicated in other parts of the country.

M N Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief not illegal: SC

M N Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief not illegal: SC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Besides, it said, since the regular director has been appointed the main prayer of the petitioner NGO Common Cause stands satisfied.

Swiggy unveils 'Daily', the first-of-its-kind homestyle meal app

Swiggy unveils 'Daily', the first-of-its-kind homestyle meal app

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

To make the service a hassle-free everyday option, Daily will allow users to schedule their meals in advance or opt for a daily, weekly or monthly subscription.

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'In our business, every time a seat goes empty, it is a perishable good.' 'We have lost the opportunity of earning revenue out of it.' 'It's impossible to recover what we have lost.'

Pakistan's burning in sectarian violence

Pakistan's burning in sectarian violence

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

The aggravating sectarian violence threatens to increase the conflict within the Pakistani society and destabilise it, writes Alok Bansal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

4 golden rules of effective communication

4 golden rules of effective communication

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Alok Verma, a facilitator with Focus Adventure, a leading team building provider in India tells us why there's more to communication than merely talking and listening.

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The function at India Gate will begin at 9 am, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Alok Kumar, said.

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The PMO said providing such information "may be a subjective as well as a cumbersome exercise"

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 48 hours.

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Microfinance institutions' deluge of problems, it seems, is never-ending.

Wanted: An agency to probe financial crimes, hacking

Wanted: An agency to probe financial crimes, hacking

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'A separate 'Investigation Agency (Other Offences)' or IA(OO), can be created under the state governments, with the expertise and resources required for investigating non-violent offences,' recommends Alok Tiwari, a Cabinet Secretariat officer.

Odisha pacers wreck Vidarbha in Ranji Trophy

Odisha pacers wreck Vidarbha in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Biplab Samantray took three wickets as pacers put Odisha on top against Vidarbha on the opening day of their Group B Ranji Trophy match at the DRIEMS Ground in Cuttack on Saturday.

Why Pakistan's rebels are attacking Chinese projects

Why Pakistan's rebels are attacking Chinese projects

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

There is a perception amongst those fighting the government in Pakistan that the only sure shot way of drawing Islamabad's attention is to attack the Chinese, as the government does not pay much heed to attacks on hapless Pakistani citizens, says Alok Bansal.

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The CBSE issued a circular on Wednesday informing about the re-examination and said dates and other details for it would be posted on the board's website.

Wedding turns tragic: 24 dead, 26 hurt as wall of hall collapses

Wedding turns tragic: 24 dead, 26 hurt as wall of hall collapses

Rediff.com11 May 2017

A marriage function was going on in the hall when the storm hit the area, police said.

Revealed: The 7 darkest secrets of entrepreneurs

Revealed: The 7 darkest secrets of entrepreneurs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Think you know entrepreneurs well enough? Ha! Think again! These are seven dark secrets that they will never reveal about themselves.

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Since the CJI was a part of the bench and author of the Tuesday's verdict which reinstated Verma as the CBI Director, he opted himself out of the panel's meeting which was ordered to be convened within a week.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

What to expect from Krishna's visit to Pakistan

What to expect from Krishna's visit to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

There is no doubt that if peace prevails between India and Pakistan there is no dearth of benefits to be derived, but even one terrorist attack could derail the whole process, says Alok Bansal.

Terror suspect murder: 14-day custody for two accused

Terror suspect murder: 14-day custody for two accused

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

A magistrate's court on Tuesday awarded 14-day police custody to two accused in connection with the murder of alleged Indian Mujahideen operative Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui in high-security Yerwada jail in Pune.

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

"A few days back, Najeeb's mother had met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and requested for a CBI probe in the matter. In order to get a different perspective on the case and have a fresh look at the evidence, the matter was transferred from South District to Crime Branch yesterday," another senior officer said.

Why DDCA president Rajat Sharma is in trouble...

Why DDCA president Rajat Sharma is in trouble...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

As many as eight Board of Directors of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) have signed a joint resolution for withdrawal of all powers vested with president Rajat Sharma, a move that could have far-reaching implications.

Student arrested for uploading porn clips in schools' names

Student arrested for uploading porn clips in schools' names

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

A student was arrested in Bihar on charges of uploading porn video clips on YouTube in the names of two prestigious private schools, police officials said on Sunday.

Clinton's Delhi visit not spectacular, but a step forward

Clinton's Delhi visit not spectacular, but a step forward

Rediff.com16 May 2012

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to New Delhi last week was to prepare ground for the next US-India Strategic Dialogue to be held in Washington, says Alok Bansal

Dear FM, please HIKE 80C exemption to Rs 3 lakh!

Dear FM, please HIKE 80C exemption to Rs 3 lakh!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

And here's why P Chidambaram must do it, argues Alok Patnia of TaxMantra.com

UP farmers perform shavasana in protest

UP farmers perform shavasana in protest

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A similar protest was organised by farmers on the Lucknow-Sitapur Highway.