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CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Paramilitary force personnel and state police force will be deployed and drone cameras will be used to ensure security on Friday.

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said India has lost one of the finest political leaders and a legal luminary.

How Jaitley made good friends even among opponents

How Jaitley made good friends even among opponents

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh puts it succinctly: "Arun Jaitley was every non-BJP person's favourite BJP-ite."

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.

Celebrate Christmas at your risk: Hindu outfit to UP schools

Celebrate Christmas at your risk: Hindu outfit to UP schools

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Taking note of the warning, the Uttar Pradesh Police directed all district police chiefs to take strict action against those indulging in intimidation of any sort.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Dhoni scores 43 but Jharkhand lose to Karnataka

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Dhoni scores 43 but Jharkhand lose to Karnataka

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit couple of towering sixes in his 43 but once again failed as a finisher with Karnataka pipping Jharkhand by five runs in a group D league encounter of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Oppn also objected to the 'illegal disqualification" of rebel JD-U leaders Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar Ansari.

Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra among those who give WEF a miss

Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra among those who give WEF a miss

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

As the WEF summit draws to a close on Saturday, a few big names from India including Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra were missing in action while Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Jordan's King Abdullah II were among global leaders who cancelled their trips at the last moment.

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

On that note, Sukanya Verma lists 10 times when Bollywood assembled a bevy of evil-doers to make life hell for its leading man.

Sachin Bansal is back as CEO, this time at a microfinance company

Sachin Bansal is back as CEO, this time at a microfinance company

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Bansal has picked up a majority stake in Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services, a company which runs microfinance institution Chaitanya India Fin Credit.

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Mulmul was the fabric of choice for these designers who showcased their collection as part of the specially curated show by Harper's Bazaar.

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Mulmul was the fabric of choice for these designers who showcased their collection as part of the specially curated show by Harper's Bazaar.

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The high court's order came on a plea by acquitted individual and Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd director Asif Balwa that the CBI has not placed on record the mandatory authority under the provisions of the CrPC.

Did not request UK to give travel documents to Lalit Modi: Sushma

Did not request UK to give travel documents to Lalit Modi: Sushma

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The minister clarified that she had not favoured the former IPL chief and all such allegations were 'baseless'.

What India Inc expects from Modi2

What India Inc expects from Modi2

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'

Why is NCDC not in the centre of managing the Covid-19 crisis?

Why is NCDC not in the centre of managing the Covid-19 crisis?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'We have the technical expertise, and international collaborations. We also have robust real-time data. We are a university of pandemic management. If the ministry neglects the role of NCDC, it is the loss of the country'

Opposition accuses Modi sarkar of avoiding parliamentary scrutiny

Opposition accuses Modi sarkar of avoiding parliamentary scrutiny

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Opposition charged the government with making Parliamentary Standing Committees irrelevant.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Adamant on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's resignation, Congress forced three adjournments in pre-lunch session of Rajya Sabha

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Rediff.com2 May 2016

One way to bring down the cost is selling off old furniture.

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The two-day rally will be one of the largest congregations of farmers in Delhi, the AIKSCC has claimed.

Christmas holiday and conversions stall RS for second day

Christmas holiday and conversions stall RS for second day

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Rajya Sabha failed to transact any business for the second straight day on Tuesday as opposition members persisted with their demand for a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of conversions and created ruckus on government's move to hold events in schools on Christmas holiday.

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Not for the first time during this festival I was struck by the atmosphere of friendly inclusion the organisers had managed in a city where you can smell menace in the air, thanks to Adityanath's revenge-driven politics, his denigration of Muslims and ruthless use of State power against critics,' notes Anjali Puri.

10 Bollywood biopics, coming up

10 Bollywood biopics, coming up

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Kangana Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgn get ready to live real lives.

Anil Ambani gives up LPG subsidy, urges 1 lakh workers to follow

Anil Ambani gives up LPG subsidy, urges 1 lakh workers to follow

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Modi had last month launched the 'Give-it-Up' campaign.

Opposition parties meet CEC; seek deferring of budget till polls end

Opposition parties meet CEC; seek deferring of budget till polls end

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Azad said electoral laws make it clear that the ruling party should have no advantage during elections and both the Opposition and the ruling side should be on an equal footing.

2G verdict, PM's Pak remark stall Parliament

2G verdict, PM's Pak remark stall Parliament

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The Congress continued to stall the Parliament over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pakistan remarks' against former premier Manmohan Singh.

Why investors have high expectations from startups

Why investors have high expectations from startups

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Investors seem to be very keen on investing in startups.

Paralysis in ore mining renders 1,00,000 jobless: Vedanta chief

Paralysis in ore mining renders 1,00,000 jobless: Vedanta chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

The government has already said it is keen on starting ore mining and exports.

Uproar in RS over SP leader linking alcohol to Hindu gods

Uproar in RS over SP leader linking alcohol to Hindu gods

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The remark by Agrawal was expunged by the chair even as it came for a strong condemnation from the BJP.

A Raja had misled then PM on 2G policy matters: CBI tells court

A Raja had misled then PM on 2G policy matters: CBI tells court

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Former Telecom Minister A Raja had "misled" then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh regarding policy of first-come-first-served which was to be followed for allocation of 2G spectrum, Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told a special court.

CBI arrests 2 top officers for graft

CBI arrests 2 top officers for graft

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

B L Agrawal, a principal secretary in the Chhattisgarh government, was arrested for allegedly bribing people to help him wriggle out of corruption cases pending against him, while J P Singh, a former joint director of in Enforcement Directorate, was held for accepting illegal gratification to favour the accused in the Indian Premiere League betting scam.

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Ranji roundup: Pujara continues golden run; Binny slams ton

Ranji roundup: Pujara continues golden run; Binny slams ton

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara missed out on a second successive double hundred but his 182 went a long way in Saurashtra piling up a mammoth 570 in their first innings against Gujarat on the second day of the Ranji Trophy.

Focus shifts to rapid testing as India's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,547

Focus shifts to rapid testing as India's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,547

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

However, the number of confirmed cases reported by states rose by over 500 to cross 3,000 with at least 90 dead. While Maharashtra, Telangana and Delhi disclosed several new cases of the deadly virus infection, government officials said the numbers have risen in last few days mostly due to one event -- referring to the Tablighi Jamaat's religious gathering in the national capital attended by thousands of people last month.

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The speaker said she was ready to start the debate right away if the House agreed. The debate has been listed in Monday's list of business under Rule 193.

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Holding too many stocks in your portfolio?

Holding too many stocks in your portfolio?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

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

UP bypoll: Mixed bag for BJP, SP, Cong

UP bypoll: Mixed bag for BJP, SP, Cong

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Notwithstanding the claims and counterclaims of different political parties about riding the crest of a populatiry wave in Uttar Pradesh, Tuesday's results of the three bypolls out of the 403 state assembly seats have sprung surprises for all key political players.