News for 'Arun Sharma'

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Closely watched by the world for any escalation, the Iran-Israel conflict is already showing early signs of stress for India Inc - longer deliveries, doubling freight rates, extended working capital cycles, and higher costs. For those yet to feel the heat, there is growing apprehension and nervousness over future developments, observed industry executives.

Modi a patriot, did a lot for India, says Putin

Modi a patriot, did a lot for India, says Putin

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'A lot has been done under the leadership of PM Modi. He is a patriot of his country. His idea of 'Make in India' matters both economic wise and in ethics. Future belongs to India, it can be proud of the fact that it's the largest democracy in the world,' the Kremlin said at Valdai Discussion Club.

Meagre hike in defence budget, lowest since 1962 war

Meagre hike in defence budget, lowest since 1962 war

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The defence budget was increased to Rs 3.37 lakh crore for 2020-21 against last year's Rs 3.18 lakh crore.

When marching contingents wowed crowds at Rajpath

When marching contingents wowed crowds at Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Crowds at Rajpath and all across the nation were wowed by the various contingents that marched down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade. Take a look!

Missing workers' families protest at Rishiganga project site

Missing workers' families protest at Rishiganga project site

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The families of workers missing from the Rishiganga hydel project site created a ruckus in Raini on Wednesday accusing the authorities of not carrying out the rescue operations properly after the sudden flood in the Alaknanda river system wreaked havoc.

Suspense over Rajasthan CM to end on Tuesday

Suspense over Rajasthan CM to end on Tuesday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs in Rajasthan will meet in Jaipur on Tuesday to formally pick the next chief minister of the state, ending days of suspense after the party won the assembly elections.

Farmers, workers rally in national capital

Farmers, workers rally in national capital

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Organised by Left-wing farmers' and workers' outfits, the 'Mazdoor Kishan Sangharsh Rally', began from the Ramlila Maidan and culminated at the Parliament Street.

1,900 private security guards to be deployed at airports

1,900 private security guards to be deployed at airports

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

ersonnel in a revamp that aims to provide cost-effective, reliable, and professionally competent security service at airports. Aneesh Phadnis reports.

'Dictator' Modi too 'ridiculed' India abroad: Kharge

'Dictator' Modi too 'ridiculed' India abroad: Kharge

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

If the prime minister can say all kinds of things against India, why is it a crime if Rahul Gandhi does so, Kharge said.

Army says social media posts about imposition of Emergency fake

Army says social media posts about imposition of Emergency fake

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Army officials also said no effort is being initiated to rope in services of retired personnel, the National Cadet Corps and the volunteers enrolled under the National Service Scheme in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

Captain Warner Straight Into Action

Captain Warner Straight Into Action

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals Captain David Warner and DC Head Coach Ricky Ponting worked on the team's preparations for IPL 2023.

Modi meets Putin, says Covid failed to affect ties with Russia

Modi meets Putin, says Covid failed to affect ties with Russia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin held the 21st India-Russia summit, covering an array of areas with an aim to further enhance the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.

Day after CBI summons, Satya Pal Malik visits Delhi police station

Day after CBI summons, Satya Pal Malik visits Delhi police station

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The CBI move comes barely a week after Malik gave an interview to The Wire, in which he made critical remarks about the BJP-led Centre, especially regarding its handling of Jammu and Kashmir where he served as the last governor before the erstwhile state was bifurcated into Union territories.

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

"Protocol is very clear. Once any international traveller test positive, apart from following the routine protocol of containment and treatment, we are sending their samples to genome sequencing," said Mallikarjuna.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.

South Delhi's anti-encroachment drive runs through Shaheen Bagh

South Delhi's anti-encroachment drive runs through Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation will launch a month-long anti-encroachment drive in a number of areas under its jurisdiction, civic authorities said on Monday, adding that the dates are yet to be decided.

Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries

Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Travel from India increased significantly after resumption of direct flights in March, Turkiye Tourism Board said, with destination weddings contributing to arrivals

7 electoral trusts received Rs 258 cr in donation; BJP got 82% of it

7 electoral trusts received Rs 258 cr in donation; BJP got 82% of it

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Electoral trust is a non-profit organisation formed in India for orderly receiving of contributions from corporate entities and individuals to political parties.

PHOTOS: Rampant Rohit flattens Afghanistan as India bag second win

PHOTOS: Rampant Rohit flattens Afghanistan as India bag second win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

World Cup hosts India cantered to their second successive win of the tournament after captain Rohit Sharma's incendiary century set up their eight-wicket thrashing of Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Aarya 3 Review: Too many subplots

Aarya 3 Review: Too many subplots

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Aarya Aakhri Vaar should have been slicker and more polished than the first, or at least ended with a louder bang, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Pick Your India Team For Afghanistan Game

Pick Your India Team For Afghanistan Game

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Afghanistan?

UPites caste their votes in Phase I of polls

UPites caste their votes in Phase I of polls

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Polling started at 7 am and closed at 6 pm and there were reports of technical snags in EVMs at some places, but voting was peaceful, Election Commission officials said.

After Sisodia, 80% of its leaders arrested since Sunday, says AAP

After Sisodia, 80% of its leaders arrested since Sunday, says AAP

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Aam Aadmi Party has alleged that 80 per cent of its leaders were arrested by Delhi police since Sunday, and questioned whether anyone can be detained for more than 24 hours.

WPL FINAL PIX: Sachin, Rohit cheer for MI at Brabourne

WPL FINAL PIX: Sachin, Rohit cheer for MI at Brabourne

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar were present at the Brabourne Stadium as Mumbai Indians women's team took on the Delhi Capitals in the WPL final.

Protests on Adhir's remark rock Parliament for second day

Protests on Adhir's remark rock Parliament for second day

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday amid protests by opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party members over Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remark on President Droupadi Murmu.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Cmmuters faced hard time navigating through water-logged roads and faced traffic congestion.

India logs 1,033 new Covid cases, 43 deaths

India logs 1,033 new Covid cases, 43 deaths

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

Bihar heading for midterm polls with NDA in turmoil: Chirag

Bihar heading for midterm polls with NDA in turmoil: Chirag

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

An ugly spat ensued after a JD-U spokesman took potshots at state BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal over his offer of help to family members of those who died in a hooch tragedy in West Champaran district last year.

Texas: Indian American couple convicted for fraud

Texas: Indian American couple convicted for fraud

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Dr Arun Sharma, 56, and his wife Dr Kiran Sharma, 54, of Kemah, Texas, have been convicted of conspiring to commit health care fraud. Both pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and one count of fraud.

'My picture with late Jagjit Singh'

'My picture with late Jagjit Singh'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Reader Sarika Sharma has sent us a photograph.

Modi holds talks with visiting Japanese counterpart

Modi holds talks with visiting Japanese counterpart

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Advancing friendship with Japan. Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @kishida230 held productive talks in New Delhi. Both leaders discussed ways to boost economic and cultural linkages between the two countries,' Modi's office tweeted.

Day after hat-trick in state elections, BJP mum on CM picks

Day after hat-trick in state elections, BJP mum on CM picks

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party scored big wins in three assembly polls, talk within the party shifted to the likely chief ministerial picks in these states, with senior leaders holding discussions on Monday.

India's Journey To World Cup Final

India's Journey To World Cup Final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

This is India's fourth ODI World Cup final.

Day 16: Farmers continue stir; several Delhi roads remain close

Day 16: Farmers continue stir; several Delhi roads remain close

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

In a series of tweets, the Delhi Traffic Police said Tikri and Dhansa borders are closed for traffic movement, while Jhatikara border is open only for two-wheelers and pedestrians.

Noida lift crash: 4 more workers die

Noida lift crash: 4 more workers die

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Four more workers, who were hospitalised after a service lift crashed at an under-construction society in Noida Extension, succumbed to their injuries on Saturday, pushing the death toll in the incident to eight, officials said.

Only repealing of agri laws will end protest: Farmers

Only repealing of agri laws will end protest: Farmers

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Undeterred by the winter chill, thousands of farmers have stayed put at various border points of Delhi for the past nine days as part of their protest against the Centre's farm laws.

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The curtain came down on rumbustious electioneering over the last two months when assembly polls were also held in four other states - Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur.

Russia announces Modi, Putin to meet on SCO sidelines

Russia announces Modi, Putin to meet on SCO sidelines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Uzbekistan this week and discuss issues of strategic stability, the situation in the Asia Pacific region and bilateral cooperation within the UN and G20, the Kremlin has announced.

4 killed, 5 critical as lift crashes in under-construction building in Noida

4 killed, 5 critical as lift crashes in under-construction building in Noida

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The incident took place around 8.30 am at the under-construction site of Amrapali Dream Valley Society, the police said, adding that the long-stalled project is being completed by the state-run NBCC.

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Former judges of the Supreme Court and high courts and some senior advocates have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana requesting the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the detention of protestors and demolition of their houses by the Uttar Pradesh authorities following protests against objectionable remarks made by BJP spokespersons.