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CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The apex court fixed the matter for next hearing on November 16.

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Leaders of a number of opposition parties on Tuesday met twice after which they decided to put up a united fight for the post.

A Sebi move that will help companies stay in survival mode

A Sebi move that will help companies stay in survival mode

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Sebi's move to reduce time period required between subsequent QIPs to two weeks would help companies raise capital at regular intervals and time their share sale better.

SC wants 'serious cleaning' of BCCI; asks Srinivasan to quit

SC wants 'serious cleaning' of BCCI; asks Srinivasan to quit

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court has asked Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan to step down from his post to ensure a fair probe in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013 spot-fixing and betting scandal.

Orissa: Land of sun, sand and steel

Orissa: Land of sun, sand and steel

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Close to 60 MoUs have been signed including the $12 billion deal with Posco -- the largest foreign direct investment, FDI, in the country.

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The blaze was suspected to have been triggered by an electric short circuit in the dialysis ward which spread to the ICU.

Has the era of strong chief ministers come to an end?

Has the era of strong chief ministers come to an end?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Has the country lost its secret weapon for competing with growing countries like China and Brazil? Mayank Mishra reports

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The protests were triggered by the two attacks on their colleagues.

AAI to invest Rs 250 cr in Bhubaneswar airport

AAI to invest Rs 250 cr in Bhubaneswar airport

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

The Airports Authority of India on Saturday announced plans to upgrade the Biju Patnaik airport in Bhubaneswar to international standards by investing Rs 250 crore (Rs 2.5 billion).

647 villages in Odisha still marooned; DONATE!

647 villages in Odisha still marooned; DONATE!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Though flood situation in Odisha's five northen districts triggered by Cyclone Phailin and resultant rains slightly improved on Wednesday, people of 647 villages continued to be marooned, while the death toll in the twin calamities stood at 28.

State polls to be held simultaneously, no election in J-K

State polls to be held simultaneously, no election in J-K

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The elections to legislative assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha will be held simultaneously along with the Lok Sabha polls

A chief ministers' conference without CMs

A chief ministers' conference without CMs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Most chief ministers chose to miss a high-level conference, convened to thrash out challenging issues on public order and policing, with only seven state leaders attending it.

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Whether Lord Ram is a historical person is not the subject before the court.' 'The court was asking every time if can anyone show the exact birthplace of Lord Ram on the basis of documents.' 'I have shown that on the basis of documents. And these documents are not (based) on my beliefs.'

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Prevention plus vaccination is what is going to take us into better territory by September or October.'

SC to decide whether to refer Ayodhya dispute for mediation

SC to decide whether to refer Ayodhya dispute for mediation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The SC underlined that it has no control over what Mughal ruler Babar did.

'With 50k SIPs, can I make Rs 3 cr by 2030?'

'With 50k SIPs, can I make Rs 3 cr by 2030?'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and renowned music composer A R Rahman dished out enthralling performances, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday.

EC suspends officer for checking PM's chopper

EC suspends officer for checking PM's chopper

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Modi was stated to have been held up at the place for nearly 15 minutes because of Mohsin's "actions". The officer allegedly checked PM's chopper in violation of norms.

Are good days over for Nifty?

Are good days over for Nifty?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Nifty could fall to 9,500 levels; not a good time to bottom fish, say experts

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

2,470 BJP workers from across the country would spend a year visiting polling booths, while another 1,441 workers would spend six months and 378,000 workers will spend 15 days to reach out to party cadres and ensure better polling management in areas outside their home districts.

CBI's Alok Verma meets CVC, refutes corruption charges

CBI's Alok Verma meets CVC, refutes corruption charges

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Verma came to the CVC office in the late afternoon and stayed there for about two hours, they said.

After SC prod, CVC begins probe into charges against CBI chief

After SC prod, CVC begins probe into charges against CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The Central Vigilance Commission on Tuesday examined some Central Bureau of Investigation official.

Playing the alliance game

Playing the alliance game

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Nobody should be surprised if the Congress-led alliance at the Centre now makes favourable policy overtures to Naveen Patnaik also, like it has done for Nitish Kumar and Mamata Banerjee, in the hope of strengthening its prospects after the next general elections, says AK Bhattacharya

Rescue the stranded people, SC tells Centre, Uttarakhand

Rescue the stranded people, SC tells Centre, Uttarakhand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

A bench of justices A K Patnaik and Ranjan Gogoi directed the governments to deploy a sufficient number of helicopters to rescue flood-affected people in the area. "We direct as an interim measure that all stranded people be provided immediate relief by the state and district authorities by giving them food, medicines and other essential things including fuel," the bench said.

Odisha clears Cuttack WC matches with Pak players

Odisha clears Cuttack WC matches with Pak players

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Unfazed by protests from various quarters, including a ruling BJD MP, the state government gave its nod to the Odisha Cricket Association to host the ICC women's World Cup matches involving players from Pakistan at Cuttack.

More opposition to Pak women cricketers playing in India

More opposition to Pak women cricketers playing in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

A day after Bajrang Dal asserted it was opposed to participation of Pakistani women cricketers in the World Cup, BJP student wing, ABVP, on Saturday, threatened to dig up pitches ahead of the team's matches at Cuttack next month.

Veerappan on Puri beach

Veerappan on Puri beach

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

PIX: Bhupen Hazarika's body arrives in Assam, last rites today

PIX: Bhupen Hazarika's body arrives in Assam, last rites today

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

The singing legend died in Mumbai on Saturday due to multiple organ failure. He was 86.

Former Odisha law minister's son arrested in dowry case

Former Odisha law minister's son arrested in dowry case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Raja Shree Mohanty, son of former Odisha Law Minister Raghunath Mohanty, was arrested on Sunday, three days after his wife slapped a dowry torture case against his family members, a senior police official said.

Odisha law minister quits after dowry, torture charge

Odisha law minister quits after dowry, torture charge

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Odisha's Law and Urban Development Minister Raghunath Mohanty resigned on Friday on "moral grounds" after his daughter-in-law filed a dowry case against him and his family members.

Veteran Telugu singer V Ramakrishna passes away

Veteran Telugu singer V Ramakrishna passes away

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

He was in his late 60s.

Breakaway BJD faction may merge with Congress

Breakaway BJD faction may merge with Congress

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

The breakaway faction is led by former Union minister Dilip Ray.

6 killed in Maoists-police crossfire; Odisha orders probe

6 killed in Maoists-police crossfire; Odisha orders probe

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Five of those caught in the cross fire died on the spot, while another person succumbed to injuries later, Kandamal superintendent of police Pinak Mishra told media persons.

WB panchayat polls to be held in 5 phases from July 11

WB panchayat polls to be held in 5 phases from July 11

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The Supreme Court Friday rescheduled the dates of West Bengal panchayat elections and directed the State Election Commission to conduct the exercise in five phases starting July 11.

Odisha gets first fast-track court for crime against women

Odisha gets first fast-track court for crime against women

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Odisha on Monday got its first fast-track court here to deal exclusively with cases of sexual offences against women.

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other dignitaries greeted the people on Lord Jagannath's annual car festival.

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The storm is India's strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in 20 years.

SC agrees to hear PIL on US surveillance of Internet data

SC agrees to hear PIL on US surveillance of Internet data

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The PIL alleges such large-scale spying by the US authorities is detrimental to national security.

Women's WC: 10 detained ahead of Pak team's arrival

Women's WC: 10 detained ahead of Pak team's arrival

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Ahead of the Pakistan women's team's arrival for the ensuing Women's Cricket World Cup at Cuttack, the city police, on Sunday, took 10 activists of Utkal Bharat -- , including former MP Kharvel Swain -- into custody as the outfit was agitating against their participation in the tournament.

Is the Modi miracle overrated?

Is the Modi miracle overrated?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

On an important governance measure, there is a Nitish Kumar effect, a Naveen Patnaik effect, but no Modi effect.