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Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy questioned the party's decision to suspend Kirti Azad over the DDCA row.

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

To an award show that's famous for honouring artists belatedly, we have sent as our official entry one of our major film-makers's weakest work yet, feels Sreehari Nair.

SC blasts Delhi govt

SC blasts Delhi govt

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

The court was angry that the government showed little will to stop encroachment on the banks of the river Yamuna leading to its pollution

The Poverty Puzzle

The Poverty Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

There's no silver bullet to get rid of poverty, says Alok Sheel.

Scam accused on PAC chair; Railways gets HC notice

Scam accused on PAC chair; Railways gets HC notice

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Patna HC issued a notice to Railways on Tuesday on a petition challenging appointment\nof former RJD minister and accused in multi-crore bitumen scam Illiyas Hussain as chairman of Passenger Amenities Committee of the Indian Railways.

Sri Lanka softens stand on Tiger talks

Sri Lanka softens stand on Tiger talks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Japan's special peace envoy to Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi offered to host the talks after the government said it was no longer insisting negotiations must be held within the island

Rs 3 lakh recompense each to kin of those killed in Andhra Pradesh

Rs 3 lakh recompense each to kin of those killed in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced a solatium of Rs three lakh each to the next of kin of those gunned down in red sander smuggling in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.

Annan meets Kalam

Annan meets Kalam

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

During the 35-minute meeting between the two, Kalam suggested the launch of an India-UN partnership for Afro-Asian development for providing urban amenities in rural areas.

Adityanath meets affected families in Sonbhadra

Adityanath meets affected families in Sonbhadra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Targeting opposition parties, Adityanath alleged the agricultural land on which tribals used to practice traditional agriculture was registered "in the name of a Congress leader in a wrong way in 1955". He also claimed that the village head and his brother involved in the incident were associated with the Samajwadi Party.

Wailing mother's plea compels young LeT terrorist to surrender

Wailing mother's plea compels young LeT terrorist to surrender

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The college student, a goalkeeper for his local team in Anantnag in south Kashmir, is believed to have turned to militancy after a close friend was killed in an encounter.

FM announces Rs 1.48 lakh crore for Railways

FM announces Rs 1.48 lakh crore for Railways

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

There's a 13 per cent increase over last year, in an effort to put its flagging revenues back on track.

Suresh Prabhu's day out with high-speed train in Paris

Suresh Prabhu's day out with high-speed train in Paris

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu travelled on TGV, the French high-speed train, which can clock up to the maximum speed of 320 km per hour.

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Ten civilians lost their lives while 89 others were injured in firing and shelling by Pakistan along the International Border in Jammu region between January 2014 and February this year.

Risk needs to be taken in Kashmir

Risk needs to be taken in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'The return of violence in Kashmir justifies government precautions, but risk has to be taken.' 'We need to act and ensure that risk is converted to gain through direct interaction with Kashmir's public,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Economic benefits must reach the rural population

Economic benefits must reach the rural population

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

The President said the focus must be on Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) and interlinking of rivers.

Mini-Budget Part III takes shape

Mini-Budget Part III takes shape

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

How to be a bigot

How to be a bigot

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'In this season of inspired mean-spirited campaigning, it still seemed remarkable that we are more likely to learn civics lessons from school children than our leaders,' says Rahul Jacob.

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister plans to reinstate the Railways as the backbone of the economy

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Long-term funding was a requirement for infrastructure projects, and asset-liability mismatch in the banking system, impacts the access to finance for infrastructure projects. One of the key challenges would, however, be to get private sector back into investing.

Saradha scam: CBI to quiz Suvaprasanna

Saradha scam: CBI to quiz Suvaprasanna

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The deal in question is the sale of Devkripa Vyapar Pvt Ltd, the holding company of Akhon Samay, a news channel that never went of air.

Recommend reforms in BCCI, Verma tells Lodha Committee

Recommend reforms in BCCI, Verma tells Lodha Committee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Livid over Narayanswami Srinivasan attending the Board of Control for Cricket in India's working committee meeting, Cricket Association of Bihar secretary Aditya Verma shot off a letter to the Justice Lodha Committee, requesting it to recommend administrative reforms in the cricket board.

3-judge bench recalls 2-judge order against SC/ST Act

3-judge bench recalls 2-judge order against SC/ST Act

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Dealing with the misuse of provisions of SC/ST Act and lodging of false cases, the bench said it was not due to the caste system but due to human failure. The directions passed on provision of arrest and conducting a preliminary probe before any case is lodged is uncalled for and the court should not have exercised its plenary powers, said the bench.

Shamili to play Kunchacko Boban's heroine in next

Shamili to play Kunchacko Boban's heroine in next

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

'Human rights not a sword for intervention'

'Human rights not a sword for intervention'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

India's argument is that the commission has become a body in which those who themselves are worst violators try to shield one another and thus has outlived its purpose

Parliament panel rejects govt proposal to try juveniles as adults

Parliament panel rejects govt proposal to try juveniles as adults

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

A parliamentary committee on Wednesday rejected the government's proposal to try as adults juveniles between 16 and 18 years involved in heinous cases such as rape, saying the move is "in conflict with law" and should be "reviewed".

BJP pounces on PM's letter to Sonia

BJP pounces on PM's letter to Sonia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

The party is likely to table a privilege motion against Manmohan Singh.

Sahara to build 50 townships in UP

Sahara to build 50 townships in UP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

The Sahara Group said on Tuesday it would build 50 self-sufficient townships in Uttar Pradesh with modern facilities and amenities at an investment of over Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion).

Sabarimala stand-off: 69 people remanded, HC raps police action

Sabarimala stand-off: 69 people remanded, HC raps police action

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made it clear that the Left government was with the believers.

Ceasefire violation: Govt rushes to provide relief to border residents

Ceasefire violation: Govt rushes to provide relief to border residents

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The government has launched a rescue operation to ensure the safety of the border residents following spurt in the incidents of cross border firing from the Pakistani side along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Save AND repay your loan

Save AND repay your loan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

As of now, 1,77,500 people have been housed in over 351 camps, the chief minister said, adding food, and medical amenities were being provided to them by the government.

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

facilities at Bangalore one understands the financial year end frenzy at these establishments and the slipshod slippages in timeframes, quality of overhaul, servicing and quality control across the board, for aircraft and equipment alike,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Easy skincare solutions for men

Easy skincare solutions for men

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Conglomerate has become the first corporate house in India's history to adopt a historical monument, in a Rs 250 mn contract spanning five years.

Delivery of 1.5 mn houses delayed, builders face buyers' ire

Delivery of 1.5 mn houses delayed, builders face buyers' ire

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Most of these projects were launched between 2008 and 2010

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.