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Jet Airways VP arrested for land grabbing

Jet Airways VP arrested for land grabbing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

A part of the land, measuring 532 square metres, was rented out to a transport company and he used the rest of it as an approach road to enter a transport godown, Superintendent of Police Akash Tomar said.

Huma Attends A Wedding With Sonakshi

Huma Attends A Wedding With Sonakshi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

While Bollywood could not attend Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's destination wedding in Rajasthan, they did line-up for another union in aamchi Mumbai.

The Heroes Who Made India Proud In War

The Heroes Who Made India Proud In War

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

On January 23, the N D Modi government named 21 uninhabited islands in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.

Kavitha brought to Delhi after dramatic arrest in excise policy case

Kavitha brought to Delhi after dramatic arrest in excise policy case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha after an hours-long raid at her premises in Hyderabad and brought her to Delhi for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy, agency sources said.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union territory going to polls in the last and final phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on May 19, 2019.

NDA's Harivansh Singh elected RS deputy chairman

NDA's Harivansh Singh elected RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Arun Jaitley, who is recovering from a kidney ailment, attended the proceedings after a long gap.

Nitish baiter Kushwaha quits JD-U again, floats yet another party

Nitish baiter Kushwaha quits JD-U again, floats yet another party

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Disgruntled Janata Dal-United leader Upendra Kushwaha on Monday resigned from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party, less than two years after returning to the party, and announced formation of the 'Rashtriya Loktantrik Janata Dal'.

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

In a ceremony on Monday on the occasion of Parakram Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi named the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar after Param Vir Chakra awardees.

'Never imagined...': Ex-Andhra CM Kiran Reddy joins BJP

'Never imagined...': Ex-Andhra CM Kiran Reddy joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Reddy slams the leadership of the Congress leadrship, saying they believe they are correct and all others, including the people of India, are wrong.

What 'Yes' or 'No' vote mean for Franklin Templeton investors

What 'Yes' or 'No' vote mean for Franklin Templeton investors

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

With a 'yes' vote, there is a more foreseeable outcome, while a 'no' could result in greater uncertainty, for which retail investors may not have the appetite.

RAW frames charges against CIA spy

RAW frames charges against CIA spy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

This move is understood to have been taken in view of the secrets of national importance involved in the case.

Executive-judiciary relationship will stay cordial: New law minister Meghwal

Executive-judiciary relationship will stay cordial: New law minister Meghwal

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Soon after assuming office, Meghwal declared that there was no confrontation with the judiciary and that his priority would be to ensure speedy justice for all.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Calling Jaitley a "master of half truth and beautiful lies", AAP leader Ashutosh made certain fresh allegations against the finance minister and said his comments that there was no specific charges against him was "misleading".

Buzz: KPL team Bellary Tusker's owner summoned by CBI

Buzz: KPL team Bellary Tusker's owner summoned by CBI

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The CCB police, which is investigating charges of spot-fixing in the last two seasons of KPL, has so far arrested eight people, including four cricketers, the owner of the Belagavi Panthers' team and an international bookie.

Oil PSUs to set up 22,000 EV charging stations

Oil PSUs to set up 22,000 EV charging stations

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and two other public sector oil firms will install 22,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations over the next 3-5 years to support the nation's target to reduce its carbon intensity and reach net zero emissions by 2070. IOC, the country's largest state-controlled refiner by capacity, will set up EV charging facilities at 10,000 fuel outlets over the next three years, chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) said it will set up 7,000 stations over the next five years while Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has plans for 5,000 stations.

CBI clears the air on Nithari killings

CBI clears the air on Nithari killings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

According to him, it was the media that had put Pandher on trial. He also denied that Pandher was being saved because of his political connections.

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The BJP could ask at least a dozen of its 92 Rajya Sabha MPs, particularly those who have served more than one term, to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

'Domestic coke production won't increase'

'Domestic coke production won't increase'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

"We do not have it anywhere else other than the Jharia coal fields in Jharkhand. The quality is also not very good for steel-making. So the Indian steel industry will continue to depend on imported coal," says Arun Kumar Jagatramka, MD, Gujarat NRE Coke.

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The fourth convict, Pawan Gupta, has not filed a curative petition, which he still can if he chooses.

Why are analysts bullish on PSU stocks?

Why are analysts bullish on PSU stocks?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Stocks of public sector companies, especially the oil refining and marketing companies (OMCs) - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) - logged gains on Tuesday in a weak market. While the Nifty lost nearly 1 per cent in trade on Tuesday, the Nifty CPSE index - a gauge of performance of central public sector enterprises on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) - gained over 3 per cent in intra-day trade. The rally in PSU stocks comes on the back of the BPCL chairman, Arun Kumar Singh suggesting in the company's annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday that the government intends to complete the divestment process in the OMC by March 2022.

Prime suspect in Patna serial blasts has splinters in brain

Prime suspect in Patna serial blasts has splinters in brain

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

There is "little chance" of survival of the prime suspect in the Patna serial blasts as he has splinters in his brain, doctors treating him said on Wednesday.

Petrol demand returns to pre-COVID-19 levels, diesel sales inching up

Petrol demand returns to pre-COVID-19 levels, diesel sales inching up

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

This is the first time that petrol sales in the world's third-largest oil importer have risen since the March 25 nationwide lockdown crippled economic activity and sent demand plummeting.

Free Delhi roads, footpaths of hawkers: SC

Free Delhi roads, footpaths of hawkers: SC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Free Delhi roads, footpaths of unauthorised hawkers: SC

How Prabhsimran is making opportunities count at PBKS

How Prabhsimran is making opportunities count at PBKS

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Thanking the team management for the opportunities given to him, Punjab Kings batter Prabhsimran Singh said he intended to take Saturday's IPL match against Delhi Capitals deeper after the loss of three wickets in the powerplay.

Rail Roko: Railways deploys 20 additional RPSF companies

Rail Roko: Railways deploys 20 additional RPSF companies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The SKM had said that the rail blockade will held across the country from 12 pm to 4 pm.

IPL PHOTOS: Prabhsimran's century keeps Punjab alive; DC ousted

IPL PHOTOS: Prabhsimran's century keeps Punjab alive; DC ousted

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Prabhsimran Singh's magnificent maiden IPL hundred and Harpreet Brar's four wicket haul helped Punjab Kings kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a comprehensive 31-run win over Delhi Capitals.

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Biennial elections are being held for 58 Rajya Sabha seats across several states and by-poll for one in Kerala.

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.

Why Gadkari was removed from top BJP body

Why Gadkari was removed from top BJP body

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

For the first time, non-upper castes are in a majority in the board, as the party continues with its outreach to traditionally weaker and backward sections of society.

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The government has decided to name 21 uninhabited islands in the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's curative petition

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's curative petition

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The mercy petitions of three convicts -- Mukesh, Vinay and Akshay -- have already been dismissed by the President.

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The BJP on Sunday authorised its president J P Nadda and Union minister Rajnath Singh to hold consultations with different political parties, including those in the opposition, on the president's election, in what is being seen as an outreach by the ruling party to arrive at a consensus on the choice for the top constitutional post.

Jaswant Singh meets sulking Advani

Jaswant Singh meets sulking Advani

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh on Sunday met party patriarch L K Advani, who is sulking after Narendar Modi was named the party's prime ministerial candidate.

Crowds gather around Vikas Dubey encounter spot, take selfies

Crowds gather around Vikas Dubey encounter spot, take selfies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The smudges were blood stains that had changed colour, perhaps due to the rain and the forensic examination. For part of the day, an overturned SUV could be seen on the highway to Kanpur. It was later towed away.

Ranji: Uttarakhand top group after draw with Bengal

Ranji: Uttarakhand top group after draw with Bengal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

After Congress split in UP, Sonia meets Mulayam

After Congress split in UP, Sonia meets Mulayam

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

In the past the Congress had cold-shouldered overtures from the Samajwadi Party chief, leading to bad blood between the two parties.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Delhi high court called the anti-Sikh riots case "communal frenzy" after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.

Man shoots woman inside Delhi court and flees, held from Haryana

Man shoots woman inside Delhi court and flees, held from Haryana

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

A police official said the woman was injured in her abdomen and a hand and has been rushed to a hospital while the accused managed to flee.