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Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question.

DRDO's 1st batch of anti-Covid drug 2DG launched

DRDO's 1st batch of anti-Covid drug 2DG launched

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The drug comes in powder form in a sachet, which is taken orally by dissolving it in water. It accumulates in the virus-infected cells and prevents virus growth by stopping viral synthesis and energy production.

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

In a development that may encourage increased investment in commercial real estate, the Supreme Court on Thursday gave the industry relief by permitting input tax credit (ITC) on construction expenses for buildings meant to be leased. "If the construction of a building was essential for carrying out the activity of supplying services, such as renting or giving on lease or other transactions in respect of the building or a part thereof, which are covered by clauses (2) and (5) of Schedule II of the CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax) Act, the building could be held to be a plant," said Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol.

SC rejects plea seeking review of electoral bonds scheme

SC rejects plea seeking review of electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The review pleas filed by advocate Mathews J Nedumpara and others contended that the matter related to the scheme falls in the exclusive domain of legislative and executive policy.

State has to ensure quality education in govt-run madrasas: SC

State has to ensure quality education in govt-run madrasas: SC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Commencing final arguments on a batch of pleas against the verdict, the bench, heard senior lawyers including Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Salman Khursheed and Menaka Guruswamy for the petitioners.

We will restore them if..: SC warns Gujarat on demolitions

We will restore them if..: SC warns Gujarat on demolitions

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday said if it finds that authorities in Gujarat acted in contempt of its order on demolition of properties, it will ask them to restore the structures.

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The participation of the three vice chiefs in the Tarang Shakti exercise demonstrated the growing focus on cross-domain cooperation, with land, sea, and air forces working together to face modern challenges, an official said.

Amid Hardik-Natasa Rumours, Krunal's Sweet Post

Amid Hardik-Natasa Rumours, Krunal's Sweet Post

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Krunal shared a collection of photos featuring himself and his son spending quality time with Hardik and Natasa's son Agastya. The lighthearted post captioned 'Happy place' garnered a heart-eye emoji comment from Natasa.

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

SC to hear pleas to review same-sex marriage verdict on July 10

SC to hear pleas to review same-sex marriage verdict on July 10

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to the cause list of July 10 uploaded on the apex court website, a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud would consider in chambers the pleas seeking review of the October 17 last year verdict.

Delhi duo waited for cop to come closer, then mowed him down

Delhi duo waited for cop to come closer, then mowed him down

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Dharmender revved the throttle and hit Sandeep's motorcycle from behind, dragging him for some distance before hitting a stationary car and crushing the constable between the two cars, stated the FIR which was accessed by PTI. The gruesome incident was caught on CCTV camera.

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

'Next DGP Must Only Be According To Seniority'

'Next DGP Must Only Be According To Seniority'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'If you want to have fair elections you should have an officer, who is appointed as per the rules laid down for such appointments, which is based on seniority.'

Uttarakhand announces reservations for Agniveers

Uttarakhand announces reservations for Agniveers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Agniveers will be granted reservation in government jobs in Uttarakhand upon their return after serving in the armed forces, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Friday, as the nation observed the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The bench allowed the rejoinder affidavit to be filed by petitioners in two weeks thereafter and posted the matter for final hearing in January, 2025.

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

It's a staple during the fasting season.

IT Freshers: Worst Hiring In 20 Years!

IT Freshers: Worst Hiring In 20 Years!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'The top five IT giants are not hiring, but most of the freshers want to start their careers with the top five IT firms.' 'In today's scenario this is a challenge.'

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After a wait of 20 years, Pinki Haryan is a qualified doctor raring to serve the destitute and give them a better life.

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The aircraft flew out from the airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux and will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km with air-to-air refuelling and a single stop in the United Arab Emirates before arriving at Ambala airbase on Wednesday, officials said.

Rau's IAS Study Circle: What You Must Know

Rau's IAS Study Circle: What You Must Know

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rau's felt the need to be where the action was.
The institute that once drew largely elite students also decided to expand its base and cater to a wider pool.

Give Agniveers A Chance!

Give Agniveers A Chance!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Such public domain discussions affect their morale and dedication -- and that, if anything, will definitely affect combat-effectiveness, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Rahul's Agniveer claim: Family says it got Rs 1.08 cr aide

Rahul's Agniveer claim: Family says it got Rs 1.08 cr aide

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Agniveer Akshay Gawate, native of Pimpalgaon Sarai in Maharashtra's Buldhana district, died in the line of duty in Siachen on October 21, 2023.

First batch of yatris leave for Amarnath

First batch of yatris leave for Amarnath

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

With security already being beefed up on Jammu-Pahalgam and Jammu-Baltal routes, the Yatra has remained incident-free so far.

Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics

Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'The best way of recovering from it was to just chop the end of the finger off.'

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, who is demitting office on November 10, Wednesday deferred by four weeks hearing on pleas challenging the immunity granted to husbands in cases of marital rape.

Secularism means live and let live: SC on question of regulating madrasas

Secularism means live and let live: SC on question of regulating madrasas

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Observing secularism means to 'live and let live', the Supreme Court on Tuesday said regulating madrasas was in the national interest as several hundred years of the nation's composite culture could not be wished away by creating silos for minorities.

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Air Marshal Denzil Keelor was an Indian Air Force legend. His nephew Basil Keelor, son of another war hero Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, remembers a remarkable officer and gentleman.

Startups Likely To Step Up Hiring

Startups Likely To Step Up Hiring

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'In the second half of 2024, about 60% of startup jobs will be taken by entry-level candidates with 0-3 years of experience.'

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Khedkar, who was from the 2023 batch, has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes and disability quota benefits to ensure her selection in the government service.

SEE: How to make dahi at home

SEE: How to make dahi at home

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Zelda Pande shows you how to make curd from scratch.

Can't jeopardise careers of 2L students for 5: SC rejects NEET-PG delay

Can't jeopardise careers of 2L students for 5: SC rejects NEET-PG delay

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The top court dismissed a plea seeking deferment of the NEET-PG which claimed that candidates have been allocated cities that are highly inconvenient for them to reach.

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Saturday clarified that his "shut-up" remark was meant for a few "agenda-driven" people consistently targeting him and was not directed at the country's tennis community as has been projected.

Prashant Kishor floats Jan Suraaj Party, vows to end liquor ban

Prashant Kishor floats Jan Suraaj Party, vows to end liquor ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The party was floated exactly two years after Kishor had embarked on a more than 3,000-km-long 'padayatra' of the state.

More BJP-ruled states roll out police quotas for ex-Agniveers

More BJP-ruled states roll out police quotas for ex-Agniveers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

States like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh had on Friday announced similar incentives.

Recipe: Chocolate Churros

Recipe: Chocolate Churros

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Make your own churros!

IAS officer Puja Khedkar's disability certificates to be probed

IAS officer Puja Khedkar's disability certificates to be probed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The 34-year-old Maharashtra cadre officer faces accusations of using fraudulent means to clear her civil services exam, including allegedly misrepresenting herself under the physical disabilities and OBC categories, and misusing power and privileges during her posting in Pune.

Paralympics badminton: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi in semis

Paralympics badminton: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi in semis

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar continued their impressive run to secure spots in the men's singles SL4 and SL3 semi-finals respectively, at the Paralympic Games.

Keki Daruwalla, Poet & Sleuth, Passes Into Ages

Keki Daruwalla, Poet & Sleuth, Passes Into Ages

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Poet, writer and former IPS officer Keki N Daruwalla, whose magic with words gained him national and international repute, has died at a Delhi hospital after prolonged illness and a spell of pneumonia. He was 87.

Delhi riots: HC judge recuses from hearing bail pleas of Sharjeel, others

Delhi riots: HC judge recuses from hearing bail pleas of Sharjeel, others

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The matters were listed before a division bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh after a change in the roster of judges dealing with such cases.

Recipe: Anita's Patoli

Recipe: Anita's Patoli

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Ever tried this Goan delicacy?