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IndiGo bars specially-abled child; zero tolerance, says Scindia

IndiGo bars specially-abled child; zero tolerance, says Scindia

Rediff.com9 May 2022

IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight as he was in "a state of panic"

More bones found in Nandigram

More bones found in Nandigram

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

Coming close on the heels of the recovery of charred bones and portions of skulls from five graves, the CBI has found more bones from a canal near a village at Nandigram.

Soren to be kept in Jharkhand prison

Soren to be kept in Jharkhand prison

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The court also fixed January 16 as the next date for the his appearance in connection with the 1975 Chirrudih massacre case.

More trouble for Shibu Soren

More trouble for Shibu Soren

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

A court in Jamtara Tuesday issued a production warrant against jailed Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren for appearing before it on January 5 in connection with the three-decade-old Chirrudih massacre case.

Turning Point: Marsh's knock goes in vain as SRH bowlers snatch win

Turning Point: Marsh's knock goes in vain as SRH bowlers snatch win

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Mitchell Marsh dazzled with both bat and ball, but his effort went in vain, as the Sunrisers bowlers turned the match on its head to walk away with a win.

BSF foils Naxal attempt to blow up school

BSF foils Naxal attempt to blow up school

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

The Maoists have a track record of blowing up structures used by security forces during anti-insurgency operations, officials said.

DGCA inspects entire SpiceJet fleet after 17 hurt in turbulence

DGCA inspects entire SpiceJet fleet after 17 hurt in turbulence

Rediff.com2 May 2022

A SpiceJet spokesperson said, 'On May 1, SpiceJet Boeing B737 aircraft operating flight SG-945 from Mumbai to Durgapur encountered severe turbulence during descent which unfortunately resulted in injuries to a few passengers.'

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The operation to neutralise the terrorists involved in the encounter that led to the killing of four security forces personnel continued for the second day on Thursday as the police claimed to have "encircled" two Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists in the higher reaches of Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

Ice 'lingam' at Amarnath shrine melts

Ice 'lingam' at Amarnath shrine melts

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The holy lingam (phallic symbol of Shiva) at the shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas melted 10 days back, Chief Executive Officer (Ecology), Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, Arun Kumar told PTI.

Want to Play Safe? Opt for Money Market Fund

Want to Play Safe? Opt for Money Market Fund

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

MMFs are a good option for the current environment, observes Sarbajeet K Sen.

Dump criminals in UP ministry: Cong

Dump criminals in UP ministry: Cong

Rediff.com14 May 2003

After floods, Patna battles to keep diseases at bay

After floods, Patna battles to keep diseases at bay

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

District Magistrate Ravi Kumar on Thursday said that 75 teams have been deployed in Patna to sprinkle bleaching powder and remove animal carcass.

SBI to expand global operations

SBI to expand global operations

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

With a view to meet the growing needs of foreign customers, the State Bank of India has formulated an ambitious programme to expand its operations in many countries, including the United States and South Africa.

Lok Ayukt dismisses charges against Ajit Jogi

Lok Ayukt dismisses charges against Ajit Jogi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2003

The Chhattisgarh chief minister faced allegations of corruption in the Hasdeo-Bango irrigation project.

Flextronics buys 55% in Hughes Software

Flextronics buys 55% in Hughes Software

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

The Singapore-based electronics services manufacturing company Flextronics on Tuesday acquired 55 per cent stake in Hughes Software for about $226 million.

Fast attack warship commissioned

Fast attack warship commissioned

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

The Rs 64 crore warship is named after one of the islands in the archipelago and took 26 months to be constructed.

Matrix, Strides call off merger plan

Matrix, Strides call off merger plan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Matrix Laboratories Ltd and Strides Arcolab Ltd on Saturday said they have called off the proposed merger as the two companies were unable to reach an agreement on valuation.

Ajit Jogi served notice by Lokayukt

Ajit Jogi served notice by Lokayukt

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

The Chhatisgarh chief minister is embroiled in a case of alleged corruption in awarding the contract for the Hasdeo-Bango irrigation project.

Congress wants Amethi named after Rajiv Gandhi

Congress wants Amethi named after Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

It submitted a memorandum to UP Governor Vishnukant Shastri seeking a review of the government’s decision to rename Amethi district after Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj.

Court reserves verdict on Sisodia's bail plea

Court reserves verdict on Sisodia's bail plea

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Special Judge M K Nagpal reserved the order after hearing arguments on his application seeking relief claiming his custody is no longer required for investigation.

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

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.

SC stays contempt rap against Coke, Pepsi

SC stays contempt rap against Coke, Pepsi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed contempt proceedings against Coke and Pepsi in the Rajasthan high court for their failure to implement the court order to declare contents of their soft drinks.\n\n

SC rejects plea to stay Ayodhya trial

SC rejects plea to stay Ayodhya trial

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The court also adjourned hearing on a petition seeking review of its earlier order upholding transfer of Ayodhya case trial to Rae Bareilly.

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

His friends and colleagues attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the fine actor and offer support to his family.

Over 2 kids, no panchayat post: SC

Over 2 kids, no panchayat post: SC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

The apex court has upheld a Haryana legislation disqualifying a gram panchayat member from becoming a sarpanch if he or she had more than two living children.

2500 jobs available at Hughes Software

2500 jobs available at Hughes Software

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Telecom software company Hughes Software Systems today said it was looking for acquisitions and will hire 2500 people by March 2006.

Missing Indian fencer seeks asylum in UK

Missing Indian fencer seeks asylum in UK

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Woman fencer Rupaiya Devi, who had gone missing in Ireland earlier this week, has sought asylum in the United Kingdom.

BJD to put up 27% OBC candidates in panchayat polls

BJD to put up 27% OBC candidates in panchayat polls

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

In what analysts are terming as a political masterstroke, the ruling Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik Friday decided that his party will field candidates from Other Backward Castes (OBC) for 27 per cent of seats in the forthcoming three-tier panchayat elections in Odisha.

Petition on Subrata Roy's detention dismissed

Petition on Subrata Roy's detention dismissed

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The Allahabad high court on Thursday dismissed the habeas corpus petition claimed to have been filed on behalf of the ailing Sahara group chairman Subrata Roy

Come 20 mins early: Railways plans airport-like security

Come 20 mins early: Railways plans airport-like security

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The security plan -- with high end technology -- has already been put in motion at Allahabad, in anticipation of the Kumbh Mela which begins this month and at Hoobly railway station in Karnataka

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.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

BJP should keep promises on Ram Mandir, article 370: RSS

BJP should keep promises on Ram Mandir, article 370: RSS

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre which is completing one year in office should fulfil its commitment to construct Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and remove article 370 of the Constitution, the RSS said.

RSS meet to discuss expansion of work, elect general secy

RSS meet to discuss expansion of work, elect general secy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's highest decision-making body Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) will meet in Bengaluru on March 19 and 20 to review the functioning of the Sangh, discuss expanding its work in the country and to elect its Sarkaryavah (general secretary).