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WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh making last-ditch effort to prevent Singh from becoming chief

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh making last-ditch effort to prevent Singh from becoming chief

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

India's top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik are reportedly making a last-ditch effort to ensure Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's close aide, Sanjay Singh, does not become the Wrestling Federation of India chief.

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover 'fined' Rs 2 lakh

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover 'fined' Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Delhi high court on Tuesday imposed Rs 2 lakh as costs on BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover in the matter related to his alleged defamatory social media posts against the fintech company. Justice Rekha Palli took on record the apology and the undertaking given by Grover but proceeded to impose costs on him, saying the "court cannot be taken for granted". The judge, while dealing with a plea by Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd - which owns BharatPe - against its former MD, said the court was "appalled" to note the "persistent" and "blatant" violation of the earlier orders and assurances given by Grover in this regard.

Duleep Trophy: Jayant replaces Mandeep as North Zone skipper

Duleep Trophy: Jayant replaces Mandeep as North Zone skipper

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Haryana all-rounder Jayant Yadav will lead North Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy after senior batter Mandeep Singh was ruled out of the tournament owing to an injury.

No SC relief for Hemant Soren; sent to 5-day ED remand

No SC relief for Hemant Soren; sent to 5-day ED remand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with a plea of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in money laundering case.

Rybakina Evades Questions On Ukraine

Rybakina Evades Questions On Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Asked after the Wimbledon final about the War in Ukraine, Rybakina replied that her English was not good enough to speak about the issue.

'Compromising with Congress is SP's majboori'

'Compromising with Congress is SP's majboori'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'They know that if they do not tie up with the Congress, then the minorities will move to the Congress.'

SC to see self-regulation guidelines from two rival broadcaster bodies

SC to see self-regulation guidelines from two rival broadcaster bodies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it wanted to "tighten up" the self-regulatory mechanism of monitoring TV news channels and granted four more weeks to News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) to come up with fresh guidelines.

CBI files FIR against NewsClick, editor Puryakastha for forex breach

CBI files FIR against NewsClick, editor Puryakastha for forex breach

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The CBI registered an FIR against NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and carried out searches at the office and residence of the portal's founder on Wednesday, officials said.

'I was scared to death for Baba's life'

'I was scared to death for Baba's life'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'I don't know if he put up a front but he never let me feel his morale was down. He told me how he was tackling the problems he was facing, or if there was some way the lawyers could help, but he would always tell me not to worry with a big broad smile.'

New SC bench to hear Chandrababu Naidu's plea after judge recuses

New SC bench to hear Chandrababu Naidu's plea after judge recuses

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will not restrain the trial court from dealing with a plea seeking police custody of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu as it announced a new bench will hear his petition for quashing the FIR in the alleged Rs 371 crore scam in the state's Skill Development Corporation on October 3.

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

6 arrested, 49 FIRs booked for anti-Modi posters in Delhi

6 arrested, 49 FIRs booked for anti-Modi posters in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

As per the allegations, some parts of Delhi also had posters with the caption Modi Hatao Desh Bachao.

Delhi squanders rain gain, Diwali pollution up by 45%

Delhi squanders rain gain, Diwali pollution up by 45%

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Squandering the relief due to rain, Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels and a smoky haze returned on Monday morning after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali night.

2-judge bench divided over IT rules on fake news, 3rd judge to hear matter

2-judge bench divided over IT rules on fake news, 3rd judge to hear matter

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

A division bench of the Bombay high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on a bunch of petitions challenging the amended Information Technology (IT) Rules dealing with fake news against the government on social media.

Justice Chelameswar declines Bar Association's invite for his farewell

Justice Chelameswar declines Bar Association's invite for his farewell

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The judge cited personal reasons for not attending the farewell.

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

India's Asia-Cup-bound squad have started reaching Bengaluru for a 6-day conditioning camp that starts on Thursday at the Karnataka State Cricket Association's campus

Eminent citizens urge EC to ensure transparency in party funding

Eminent citizens urge EC to ensure transparency in party funding

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Right to Information activist Anjali Bhardwaj said the VVPAT system should be re-calibrated to be fully voter-verifiable.

JU ragging death: Accused can't enter campus till acquitted

JU ragging death: Accused can't enter campus till acquitted

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The 13 arrested in connection with the death of the Jadavpur University fresher allegedly due to ragging and sexual molestation at the hostel will not be allowed to either enter its premises or the campus, according to a decision by the varsity's executive council.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Union government on Friday said it would not notify the fact checking unit (FCU) contemplated under the amended information technology (IT) rules against fake news till the Bombay high court delivers its judgment on the petitions challenging the amendments.

Senior Manipur police office officer shot dead in sniper attack

Senior Manipur police office officer shot dead in sniper attack

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Sub-divisional police officer Chingtham Anand, a resident of Imphal's Haobam Marak locality, was killed in a sniper attack while he was on duty overseeing the cleaning of the grounds of Eastern Shine School for construction of a helipad jointly by the police and BSF, officials said.

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Is the application the Press Council's voice or the government's? 'It has been reported that other members of the PCI were taken aback at the Press Council's application. 'These members need to publicly question the chairman to redeem their own positions,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said it's a pity that since switching sides, Scindia has adopted the Modi government's "uncaring attitude" to the public.

National-level shooter loses left thumb after pistol's gas cylinder explosion

National-level shooter loses left thumb after pistol's gas cylinder explosion

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

In a bizarre incident, a national-level shooter recently lost his left thumb when the 10m air pistol cylinder he was filling exploded, at the Karni Singh Range.

Govt favours Maratha quota, says Shinde after all-party meet

Govt favours Maratha quota, says Shinde after all-party meet

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Leaders at an all-party meeting on Maratha quota chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday passed a resolution asking activist Manoj Jarange to call off his indefinite fast.

'Money talks, nobody would say no to India'

'Money talks, nobody would say no to India'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Pakistan-born Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja says 'money talks' and no team would say no to touring India but it is 'easy for players and organisations' to turn down assignments in Pakistan or Bangladesh.

DRDO official held by ATS is 'RSS volunteer': Cong

DRDO official held by ATS is 'RSS volunteer': Cong

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said the arrest of Kurulkar is a "very serious matter" and alleged that it exposes the "anti-national face" of the RSS.

Day after showing red diary pages, police visit Gudha's Jaipur home

Day after showing red diary pages, police visit Gudha's Jaipur home

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

A Jodhpur police team visited sacked Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha's official residence in Jaipur on Thursday in connection with the investigation of a rape case registered against two men under the POCSO Act, officials said.

Monsoon ends in India with 'below average' rainfall

Monsoon ends in India with 'below average' rainfall

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The southwest monsoon season concluded on Saturday with India receiving 'below-average' cumulative rainfall -- 820 mm compared to the long-period average of 868.6 mm -- in an El Nino year.

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The challenge for the RBI in 2024 is likely to be less about containing elevated inflation and more about curbing excessive financial market exuberance and a 'problem of plenty', notes Sajjid Chinoy, Chief India Economist JP Morgan.

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

India to press for SAARC anti-terror co-operation

India to press for SAARC anti-terror co-operation

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Strengthening of police cooperation will be high on agenda of the upcoming South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Home Ministers' conference during which India is expected to press for visible collaboration by member countries in the fight against terrorism.

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The two soldiers were part of MONUSCO -- the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DR Congo.

FPIs pull out over Rs 10K cr from Indian equities in just 21 days

FPIs pull out over Rs 10K cr from Indian equities in just 21 days

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out over Rs 10,000 crore from Indian equities in the first three weeks of September, primarily due to rising US interest rates, recessionary fears, and overvalued domestic stocks. Before the outflow, FPIs were incessantly buying Indian equities in the last six months from March to August and brought in Rs 1.74 lakh crore during the period. Mayank Mehra, smallcase, manager and principal partner at Craving Alpha,believes that strong economic growth prospects, attractive valuations, and government reforms could support foreign investment flows in the next month.

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The National Investigation Agency has posted a list of gangsters and terrorists based in Canada.

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing for January 4 2024, of the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the United States of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a India designated terrorist, against his arrest and ongoing extradition proceedings in the Czech Republic.

AAP rubbishes Patna poster praising Kejri, running down Nitish

AAP rubbishes Patna poster praising Kejri, running down Nitish

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The poster, which has been put on a prominent road crossing in the city, is signed by one Vikas Kumar Jyoti, who, the party claimed, was not associated with the AAP.

New Maldives Prez Muizzu formally asks India to withdraw troops

New Maldives Prez Muizzu formally asks India to withdraw troops

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Muizzu's request came when India's Union Minister Kiren Rejiju paid a courtesy call on the new president at the latter's office, the Maldivian President's Office said in a press release.