News for 'Ashok Agarwal'

Cong forms screening panels to pick candidates for polls in 4 states

Cong forms screening panels to pick candidates for polls in 4 states

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Gaurav Gogoi will head the screening committee for Rajasthan with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot included among the ex-officio members of the panel.

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Justice Shalini Phansalkar Joshi, who presides over the special court set up for cases related to the 1992 securities scam, said in her judgment last week that there was no hesitation in holding that that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

The Lady Who Will Lead IAF Contingent

The Lady Who Will Lead IAF Contingent

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Helicopter pilot Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy will lead the IAF's 144-member all male marching contingent at Thursday's Republic Day Parade.

Mentally-challenged kids ignored by Delhi's schools

Mentally-challenged kids ignored by Delhi's schools

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Mentally-challenged children find themselves ignored by India's education system.

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

25 student suicides in 2023 at India's coaching hub Kota have revealed the mindboggling stress children confront every day, reports Prakash Bhandari.

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Dish TV vs Yes Bank: Another corporate battle looms

Dish TV vs Yes Bank: Another corporate battle looms

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Even as the corporate battle over Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) has reached the Bombay high court, another Essel Group firm - Dish TV India - is gearing up for a legal battle with YES Bank by planning to move the National Company Law Tribunal to appoint six of its nominees on the board of the loss-making company. While Dish TV said YES Bank has acquired 26 per cent stake by invoking the pledged shares of Essel Group promoter, it also said YES Bank must make an open offer to shareholders of the company, according to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) takeover code. This, as YES Bank is seeking to take control of the company, said Dish TV.

125 school kids taken ill after eating midday meals in UP

125 school kids taken ill after eating midday meals in UP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

As many as 125 students of two government schools in Uttar Pradesh were taken ill after consuming midday meals on Wednesday.

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Tuesday.

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, MP, Bengal cruise into semis

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, MP, Bengal cruise into semis

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

A round-up of Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals on Friday.

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai on Friday.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

UP polls: Victory margin less than 5,000 in 49 seats

UP polls: Victory margin less than 5,000 in 49 seats

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

According to the results announced on Thursday, 25 Samajwadi Party candidates were defeated by less than 5,000 votes while a similar fate awaited three nominees of the Rashtriya Lok Dal.

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.

'With 5K SIP, Can I Build 3 Crore Corpus In 15 Years?'

'With 5K SIP, Can I Build 3 Crore Corpus In 15 Years?'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Rising Pune Supergiant rope in KXIP's Shardul Thakur

Rising Pune Supergiant rope in KXIP's Shardul Thakur

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) have acquired the services of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) pacer Shardul Thakur for the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

P Chidambaram and Rajeev Shukla of the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party's Sumitra Valmiki and Kavita Patidar, former Congress leader Kapil Sibal, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Misa Bharti and Jayant Chaudhary of the Rashtriya Lok Dal were among the 41 winners declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha.

Oppn fumes as VP, ministers skip Nehru anniversary

Oppn fumes as VP, ministers skip Nehru anniversary

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The Opposition hit out at the government over the absence of Rajya Sabha Chairman, Lok Sabha Speaker and ministers from the traditional event marking the birth anniversary of those whose portraits adorn Parliament's Central Hall.

'I play a chatpata village girl in Sukumarudu'

'I play a chatpata village girl in Sukumarudu'

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Nisha Agarwal (sister of Kajal Agarwal)will be seen playing a village girl in Sukumarudu.

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Seven Olympic and six Paralympic disciplines were identified for support at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell.

Duleep Trophy: Mayank, Gambhir hammer Green bowlers

Duleep Trophy: Mayank, Gambhir hammer Green bowlers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Opener Mayank Agarwal continued his rich vein of form with a cracking 161 as India Blue batsmen were engaged in a run-feast scoring 336 for 3 against Green on the first day of the virtual "semi-final' clash of the Duleep Trophy, in Greater Noida on Sunday.

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

But the Congress said its leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the event.

Meet the man who launched Picsquare

Meet the man who launched Picsquare

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Picsquare is a portal where one can print one's photographs and can even get them embossed on mugs, T-shirts, calendars, scrap books and have them delivered at home.

Fuel price hike could see 50,000 small truckers going out of business

Fuel price hike could see 50,000 small truckers going out of business

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

About 50,000 truckers, most of whom are single-truck owners, could be thrown off their businesses due to the recent fuel price hike. "Already the vehicle supply on the road is higher than the requirement. "With the fuel price hike, fleet owners will look to cut down fleet size wherever needed and due to this, small single-truck owners could be at the receiving end," Ashok Goyal, managing director at BLR Logistiks (I) Ltd said. The company has a fleet of 500 vehicles of all types-small, medium and large with pan-India presence.

I haven't approved it; don't table Lokpal Bill: Lt Gov to Delhi Speaker

I haven't approved it; don't table Lokpal Bill: Lt Gov to Delhi Speaker

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains adamant on his stand of resigning if the Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed in the ongoing Assembly session, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday said that the ombudsman bill cannot be tabled as it has not been approved by him.

Bihar BJP MLC arrested on charges of murder

Bihar BJP MLC arrested on charges of murder

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Council Ashok Kumar Agrawal charged with the killing of an employee of a petrol pump owned by him at Mirchaibari in the town, has been arrested.

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The intensity of the impact increased as many cars parked along the wall inside the society too fell on the shanties, officials said.

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The fast-growing, high-margin branded spices business is turning out to be an interesting growth opportunity, which to an extent was reflected in the Sunrise-ITC deal, with multiple parties from PE to strategic players joining the fray.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The pass percentage of government school students of Class XII was 90.68 per cent, while 88.35 per cent students from private schools cleared the exams.

Warm-up: Samson's 128 frustrates Lanka, tour match ends in draw

Warm-up: Samson's 128 frustrates Lanka, tour match ends in draw

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

In reply to Sri Lanka's 411/9 declared, the Board President's XI were struggling at 31/2 after lunch on the second day, but Samson patiently built his innings and helped his side reach 287/5 when both captains agreed on a stalemate after 75 overs.

Lessons from the CBSE paper leak

Lessons from the CBSE paper leak

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Incidents like these are a wake-up call, says School Education Secretary Anil Swarup. 'Today, if a particular problem has been found, technology allows solutions to address it,' he says, suggesting alternatives such as printing and distribution of encrypted question papers on the day of the exam. Swarup wants electronic tracking to keep tab on who has access to and can, therefore, leak papers.

SP expels Amar, Jaya Prada for 'denting image'

SP expels Amar, Jaya Prada for 'denting image'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Terming Amar Singh and Jaya Prada as 'intruders,' Samajwadi Party today expelled them from the party on grounds of indulging in anti-party activities and denting its socialist image.

Rajasthan cops get court nod to reopen case against Pehlu Khan's sons

Rajasthan cops get court nod to reopen case against Pehlu Khan's sons

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The police argued that Pehlu Khan's sons have said they were going to sell the animals in Tapukara in Rajasthan's Alwar, contrary to the investigation earlier which suggested that the cows were being taken to another state.

Revenue, transport secys in race for PFRDA top job

Revenue, transport secys in race for PFRDA top job

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

In the fray are revenue secretary P V Bhide, transport secretary Brahm Dutt and IDBI Bank chairman Yogesh Agarwal. In addition, Devashish Gupta, a Jharkhand cadre IAS officer and West Bengal cadre officer Anil Verma were also in the contention, sources familiar with the selection process said.

Changes likely in tax audit report for charitable trusts

Changes likely in tax audit report for charitable trusts

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The report, floated recently, comes a few days after the government cancelled the registration of Bengaluru-based NGO Infosys Foundation for alleged violation of norms in receiving foreign grants.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The saffron party is assured of victory in eight of the ten seats in UP going by its dominant numbers in the state assembly.

Ayodhya case: CBI submits report on missing files

Ayodhya case: CBI submits report on missing files

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday filed its interim report on the 23 missing files related to the Ayodhya title suits in a special court.