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Charges framed against 6 in Naval war room leak case

Charges framed against 6 in Naval war room leak case

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Eight years after CBI filed the charge sheet in a case relating to leakage of information from Naval war room, a court today framed charges against Ravi Shankaran, Abhishek Varma and four other former senior defence officials under Official Secrets Act.

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

No one else filed papers till Sunday, according to Mullapally Ramachandran, the chairman of the party's Central Election Authority.

'There is no future in importing weapons'

'There is no future in importing weapons'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

'It is a trap, which creates a vicious circle of dependence on unreliable foreign sources.'

Sports Shorts: After Asian Games high, Jinson finishes seventh

Sports Shorts: After Asian Games high, Jinson finishes seventh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Special Series: Modi comes to Washington

Special Series: Modi comes to Washington

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

To mark Prime Minister Modi's seventh meeting with Obama and his historic joint address to US Congress -- the sixth Indian PM to do so -- India Abroad, the newspaper published from New York and owned by rediff.com, reached out to diplomats and strategic thinkers in New Delhi and Washington, DC, to assess the current state of the US-India relationship and suggest a road map for the future.

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with 84 votes in its favour and 44 against it. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on September 23 last year.

Bollywood's BIGGEST FLOPS of 2017 so far

Bollywood's BIGGEST FLOPS of 2017 so far

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The box office report for the year so far ain't good.

BJP releases list of 57 candidates for Delhi polls

BJP releases list of 57 candidates for Delhi polls

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The list, which was released by Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari, also included former AAP MLA Kapil Mishra and has 11 SC and four woman candidates.

Ranji Roundup: Karthick ensures 3 points for Assam

Ranji Roundup: Karthick ensures 3 points for Assam

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

KB Arun Karthick struck a vital unbeaten 115 to help Assam garner three crucial points against defending champions Karnataka after their Group 'A' Ranji Trophy match ended in a tame draw, Guwahati, on Sunday.

Protests turn violent in Delhi; cars torched

Protests turn violent in Delhi; cars torched

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The national capital on Friday witnessed a wave of fresh protests with a car being set on fire during one of the several demonstrations by people in their thousands who took to the streets shouting anti-government slogans over the contentious citizenship law. The epicentre of the protest was the locality around the Jama Masjid where large number of people held a massive protest after the Friday prayers at the mosque defying prohibitory orders and police clampdown.

Maruti denies EPF default charge

Maruti denies EPF default charge

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

Questioning the claims made by the Centre that it had defaulted in Employees Provident Fund, auto giant Maruti Udyog Ltd on Saturday said it was diligently complying with all relevant acts in respect of its employees.

Chandigarh may be the first Indian smart city

Chandigarh may be the first Indian smart city

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Smart cities would be built in a way so that they have uninterrupted power, water, proper sanitation, efficient management of solid waste, decongestion of roads, last mile connectivity and effective use of ICT.

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The Conflict ruling suggested in the Lodha reforms for BCCI came under criticism from several quarters as they believed it stopped the former cricketers from coming forward to help Indian cricket and cricketers.

Jaitley pegs GDP growth at 8-8.5%, says economy is ready to fly

Jaitley pegs GDP growth at 8-8.5%, says economy is ready to fly

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday.

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

A look at the pictures.

PHOTOS: How Indians are maintaining social distance

PHOTOS: How Indians are maintaining social distance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that social distancing and staying indoors were the only ways to deal with the fast-spreading coronavirus, pictures and videos of people standing in circles and squares to buy essential items like groceries and milk in many states went viral.

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Voter turnout was 67.47 per cent in 2015 assembly election. The voting percentage was 57.04 till 6 pm deadline, and rose to 61.46 per cent as those in queues at polling stations were allowed to vote, poll officials said, adding it may increase further.

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

IRCTC used to charge Rs 40 per ticket for bookings in AC classes, Rs 20 per ticket in sleeper class

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

While recusing himself from hearing the matter, Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of Rao's daughter.

Ranji semis: Mumbai hold edge; Pujara slams ton

Ranji semis: Mumbai hold edge; Pujara slams ton

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Mumbai held a slight edge reducing Madhya Pradesh to 197 for five in their Ranji Trophy cricket semi-final after being bowled out for 371 in their first innings, in Cuttack, on Sunday.

Raat Akeli Hai review

Raat Akeli Hai review

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

It's like Agatha Christie walked into Roman Polanski's Chinatown conversing in Vishal Bhardwaj with a smattering of Brian De Palma for razzle-dazzle -- the upshot is mesmeric, raves Sukanya Verma.

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.

Now, pay more for bank services, premiums, credit card bills

Now, pay more for bank services, premiums, credit card bills

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Under the Goods and Services Tax, effective midnight of June 30, most of the financial services would attract a higher tax of 18 per cent as against 15 per cent as of now.

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Dining and drinking out will be expensive.

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Hundreds of migrant workers from Delhi, Haryana and even Punjab reached Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan area after taking arduous treks of many kilometers on foot to take buses to their respective native places

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Polling for three parliamentary seats and 29 assembly constituencies were held on October 30, an exercise being seen as a barometer of the political mood in the country ahead of assembly elections in politically critical Uttar Pradesh as well as other states.

Modi is BJP parliamentary party leader in both Houses

Modi is BJP parliamentary party leader in both Houses

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be the deputy leader of the party in the Lok Sabha and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Rajya Sabha.

Ranji Roundup: Tamil Nadu win; Jharkhand score thrilling victory

Ranji Roundup: Tamil Nadu win; Jharkhand score thrilling victory

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu registered their first win of the season, beating Kerala by 151 runs Sunday in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.

Gujarat poll is not just a 'chunav', it's a 'chunauti' for BJP: Shatrughan

Gujarat poll is not just a 'chunav', it's a 'chunauti' for BJP: Shatrughan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

'If a lawyer can talk about finances, if a TV actress can be the HRD minister and if a 'chaiwala' can be... then why I cannot talk about economy?'

FM promises investors 'fairest, predictable' tax regime

FM promises investors 'fairest, predictable' tax regime

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Indo-US bilateral trade will surge five times to $500 billion in the next few years on the back of growing cooperation between both the nations.

Advani turns 88; greetings pour in from across political spectrum

Advani turns 88; greetings pour in from across political spectrum

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart L K Advani turned 88 on Sunday and was greeted by a host of leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Opportunistic face of SP has come before the people: Yogi Adityanth.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Assam take first innings lead against Karnataka

Ranji Trophy round-up: Assam take first innings lead against Karnataka

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Pallavkumar Das (55) and Amit Verma (57) came up with twin fifties as Assam grabbed a crucial first innings lead over defending champions Karnataka after posting 194 all out on the second day of their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Guwahati.

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The farmers' tractor rally - Kisaan Parade - against the farm laws was expected to be held after 12 pm. However, huge crowds gathered on the borders at around 8 am.

Delhi polls: Here's what BJP manifesto promises

Delhi polls: Here's what BJP manifesto promises

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Delhi BJP chief Tiwari said each poor family will be provided good quality, subsidised 'atta' (wheat flour) at a rate of Rs 2 per kilogram. The BJP will bring an ambitious 'Samridh Delhi Infrastructure Scheme', with a provision of Rs 10,000 crore, to ensure "focussed and priority" development of roads, flyovers, foot over-bridges and other key infrastructure projects, the manifesto stated. The manifesto promises to set up a 'Colonies Development Board' for undertaking development of various civic amenities.

Visa-on-arrival to be extended to 150 countries: Jaitley

Visa-on-arrival to be extended to 150 countries: Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

In January 2015, 25,023 tourists arrived by availing the scheme.

Lower tax rates post demonetisation? Quite possible says Jaitley

Lower tax rates post demonetisation? Quite possible says Jaitley

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Jaitley said future transactions would be substantially digital as India moves towards a less-cash society

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will take over as the 39th BCCI president on Wednesday, but he will have a curtailed tenure of around nine months as he would need to demit office by the end of July, next year as per the provisions of new constitutions, which makes 'Cooling Off' period mandatory after six years in office.