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In Maharashtra, projects worth trillions stuck in pipeline

In Maharashtra, projects worth trillions stuck in pipeline

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Around 576,000 housing units, worth Rs 4.64 trillion, are delayed in seven major cities of the country

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

The biggest procurement green-lighted was the Rs 217 billion purchase of 111 naval utility helicopters.

'Umpires should not be coat hangers'

'Umpires should not be coat hangers'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

The 56 year-old former chief executive of the Cricket Australia, whose tenure with the International Cricket Council has been extended till July 2005, in an exclusive interview with Ashish Magotra.

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Jewelers also want import duty on gold to be reduced from the current 10 per cent to at least 5 per cent.

BSNL transfers activist who tried to enter Sabarimala temple

BSNL transfers activist who tried to enter Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Sabarimala Karma Samithi on Tuesday organised a protest march to the Palarivattom BSNL office, seeking her expulsion.

Srinivasan withdraws application for perjury against Thakur

Srinivasan withdraws application for perjury against Thakur

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

International Cricket Council chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan on Monday withdrew the application for perjury against Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur after the matter came up for hearing before the Supreme Court.

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Justice Bobde has decided several key cases and was part of the recent historic verdict that cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

WTO meet to revive stalled talks

WTO meet to revive stalled talks

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'

'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.'

Supreme Court scraps Jat reservation

Supreme Court scraps Jat reservation

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The batch of petitioners, while challenging the UPA government's decision to extend reservation to Jats

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma has kicked up another controversy by stating that nothing was wrong in spending Rs 2 to 4 crores on media as he was only "investing money to get good returns" in terms of publicity.

GST reflects spirit of one nation, one determination: PM @ Niti Aayog meet

GST reflects spirit of "one nation, one determination": PM @ Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

PM Modi on Sunday called upon states to "speed up capital expenditure and infrastructure creation" to spur economic growth.

Srinivasan faces contempt of court?

Srinivasan faces contempt of court?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

RCA deputy president Mehmood Abdi has alleged that N Srinivasan committed contempt of court.

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.

India's jewellery business has lost its lustre

India's jewellery business has lost its lustre

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

There was a massive 24% decline in India's gems and jewelry exports to $2,321 million for September 2018 as against $3,053.38 million in the same period last year.

ICAI to opt for rotation of auditors

ICAI to opt for rotation of auditors

Rediff.com12 Apr 2003

Ruling NPF, all major parties boycott Nagaland polls

Ruling NPF, all major parties boycott Nagaland polls

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The parties agreed to the demand of tribal bodies and civil society groups to resolve the Naga political problem first.

Courier companies contest airlines' claims

Courier companies contest airlines' claims

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The apex association of courier companies in India on Tuesday strongly contested the claims by the three major domestic airlines on baggage charges for on-board couriers.

Courier rates may be hiked by 35-40%

Courier rates may be hiked by 35-40%

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

Courier rates in the country may be hiked by 35-40 per cent within 15 days following imposition of 67 per cent on-board courier rates by domestic airlines, the apex organisation of courier companies said on Wednesday.

Patanjali asked to explain edible oil ad campaign

Patanjali asked to explain edible oil ad campaign

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Patanjali will respond to the notices received from the two regulators shortly

Srinivasan is not a tainted person, says BCCI

Srinivasan is not a tainted person, says BCCI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tood firmly behind its embattled president-in-exile Narayanaswami Srinivasan, who is also chairman of the International Cricket Council.

Decision to bring back stranded Indians after reviewing situation: Govt

Decision to bring back stranded Indians after reviewing situation: Govt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Over 20,400 foreign nationals have been evacuated from India amid the coronavirus crisis and any decision on bringing Indians from abroad will be taken at a later stage after reviewing the situation, the government said on Friday.

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The CBI has alleged that Justice Shukla received illegal gratification from Justice (Retd) Quddusi and B P Yadav, chairman of Prasad Education Trust which runs a medical college in Lucknow, for getting a favourable order to prevent delisting from counselling sessions for admitting students in 2017.

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The top court said the private hospitals including laboratories have an important role to play in containing the scale of the pandemic by extending philanthropic services in the hour of national crisis.

'A strong BCCI based on solid governance foundations is good for cricket'

'A strong BCCI based on solid governance foundations is good for cricket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

International Cricket Council chairman Shashank Manohar on Wednesday said that he is following the developments in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and that a 'strong BCCI' based on solid governance foundations is good for the game.

SC appoints amicus on plea to reopen Mahatma Gandhi's murder

SC appoints amicus on plea to reopen Mahatma Gandhi's murder

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The plea claimed that the murder probe was one of the biggest cover-ups in history.

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The government said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as "fake" social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month.

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Arunachal Pradesh is now the 14th state having a coalition government. PPA government is a constituent partner of the North East Democratic Alliance.

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

As the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday sent a general advisory to all the states and Union territories asking them to deploy adequate security personnel at all sensitive places, political leaders made fresh calls to people not to indulge in making provocative remarks or spreading rumours.

Yediyurappa says Cong distorting statement on rebels

Yediyurappa says Cong distorting statement on rebels

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The Congress also said they would mention the matter before the Supreme Court on Monday.

Parliament clears decks for GST rollout from July 1

Parliament clears decks for GST rollout from July 1

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Parliament on Thursday cleared the decks for the rollout of the historic Goods and Services Tax from July 1 as it approved four supporting legislations to usher in the one-nation-one-tax regime.

Arunachal crisis: SC to hear Congress' plea on Jan 27

Arunachal crisis: SC to hear Congress' plea on Jan 27

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The petition seeking urgent hearing was mentioned before Chief Justice T S Thakur, at his residence, who directed the matter to be listed for hearing on Wednesday.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The female tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with COVID-19 in the US. It is suspected that she contracted the virus from a caretaker who was asymptomatic at that time.

India will have world's most heavily armed warships

India will have world's most heavily armed warships

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

The BrahMos systems for the two ships are estimated to cost Rs 25 billion, making it the world's most expensive anti-ship missile.

Manohar 'disillusioned with happenings' at BCCI WC meeting

Manohar 'disillusioned with happenings' at BCCI WC meeting

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar was "disillusioned" with the proceedings of the Board's Emergent Working Committee meeting, which he had attended as a representative of the Vidarbha Cricket Association.