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Uber to hire 500 engineers for its India tech centres

Uber to hire 500 engineers for its India tech centres

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Uber Technologies said it is doing a fresh round of recruitment for its India tech centres and is planning to hire 500 more tech employees by December. The app-based mobility and delivery company has a 1,000-member tech team across its centres in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The firm said the hiring plan is a testament to Uber's commitment to India, and its recognition of the engineering talent in the country. Uber hired 250 engineers to its India teams in 2021.

Rishabh Pant's brain, spinal cord scan results 'normal'

Rishabh Pant's brain, spinal cord scan results 'normal'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries when his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway on Friday.

Explained: The Amul vs Nandini row in poll-bound Karnataka

Explained: The Amul vs Nandini row in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

What is the Amul Vs Nandini battle. Why does the opposition see red over the Gujarat dairy brand's Bengaluru foray with its brand of milk and curd. An explainer seeks to shed light on the issue.

Abide by decision, says Yedi as BJP overlooks son for MLC ticket

Abide by decision, says Yedi as BJP overlooks son for MLC ticket

Rediff.com24 May 2022

B Y Vijayendra said power and position itself are not the ultimate objectives in politics.

LCA Tejas to get Rs 2,400 cr airborne electronic systems

LCA Tejas to get Rs 2,400 cr airborne electronic systems

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

According to HAL, "this is the biggest ever order that HAL has placed on any Indian company boosting 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' campaign."

Explained: Karnataka-Maharashtra Border Dispute

Explained: Karnataka-Maharashtra Border Dispute

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Karnataka and Maharashtra have bickered over a disputed border for more than half a century.

ED raids ex-Karnataka minister Roshan Baig in Rs 4000 cr scam

ED raids ex-Karnataka minister Roshan Baig in Rs 4000 cr scam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Officials said multiple premises of Baig and his associates are being raided by the agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Cong prez polls, all eyes on Oct 19 results

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Cong prez polls, all eyes on Oct 19 results

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Voting began on Monday in the Congress presidential polls as senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor face-off for the post of All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief.

Sputnik V jabs to be available in 9 more cities across India

Sputnik V jabs to be available in 9 more cities across India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V vaccine will be available in nine more cities across India, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Baddi, Kolhapur and Miryalaguda, informed the official twitter handle of Sputnik V.

Will sub-par monsoon dent market sentiment?

Will sub-par monsoon dent market sentiment?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

While weather forecasters remain divided on how the monsoons will play out in India over the next few months, analysts believe the news at the current juncture - at best - can trigger a knee-jerk reaction in the markets. They believe it is too early to say whether the sub-par monsoon on account of El Nino can seriously dent the market sentiment in the short-to-medium term. "These are just initial forecasts and we will have another round / status update from the weather forecasters a month down the line.

Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

In April 2016, the then CIC M Sridhar Acharyulu had directed the Delhi University and the Gujarat University to provide information to Kejriwal on the degrees that Modi received.

Explosion in Mangaluru auto an 'act of terror': Karnataka DGP

Explosion in Mangaluru auto an 'act of terror': Karnataka DGP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The explosion in a moving autorickshaw in Mangaluru was an 'act of terror,' Karnataka Director General of Police, Praveen Sood said on Sunday.

Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An additional 1,400 CISF personnel have been sanctioned to secure the expanding terminal areas of the Delhi airport and also to meet the challenge of its growing passenger traffic, officials said on Thursday.

BJP Going All Out To Win Karnataka, But...

BJP Going All Out To Win Karnataka, But...

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Congress and JD-S have made much of Amit Shah's remarks about milk co-operatives. 'If the Opposition harps on the statement, it could add to the narrative that Gujarat was trying to take over Karnataka.'

UPA has taken the life out of India, says Modi in Bengaluru

UPA has taken the life out of India, says Modi in Bengaluru

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Attacking the Congress and United Progressive Alliance on price rise at a massive BJP rally in Bengaluru, Narendra Modi tells the crowd that Congress is worried sick about the BJP's growing popularity. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Women's IPL set to take place in March with 5 teams

Third Front? KCR to meet Uddhav on Feb 20

Third Front? KCR to meet Uddhav on Feb 20

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Thackeray announced "complete support" to Rao's "fight" against the Bharatiya Janata Party's alleged anti-people policies and to uphold federal spirit, it said.

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Hardik Pandya has reported at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru where he will undergo fitness tests for the next couple of days before he gets an all-clear to lead Gujarat Titans in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Aryan Khan drugs case: NCB seeks 90 more days to file charge-sheet

Aryan Khan drugs case: NCB seeks 90 more days to file charge-sheet

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

A Special Investigation Team of the NCB was supposed to file the charge-sheet in the case by April.

In last assembly speech, Yediyurappa says Deve Gowda a role model

In last assembly speech, Yediyurappa says Deve Gowda a role model

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Hailing former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, calling him a "role model", he also advocated for more women representation in the assembly.

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Faruqui found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.

Why Bommai kept cabinet expansion in cold storage since his takeover in 2021

Why Bommai kept cabinet expansion in cold storage since his takeover in 2021

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Several loyal party old guards were unhappy and had expressed their displeasure openly about "migrants" scuttling the chances of them becoming ministers.

How Mumbai cops cracked the Bulli Bai app case

How Mumbai cops cracked the Bulli Bai app case

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A team led by Mumbai cyber unit's Deputy Commissioner of Police Rashmi Karandikar started a probe into the case and formed teams comprising personnel from the east, central and west region cyber police stations here to nab the culprits, the official said.

Serial rapist escapes from Bengaluru jail

Serial rapist escapes from Bengaluru jail

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

A notorious criminal and serial rapist on Sunday escaped from the high-security central prison, where he was lodged since 2011, police said. Additional Director General of Police (prisons) K V Gagandeep told PTI that 11 prison officials, including an Assistant Superintendent, two jailers and a chief warden, have been suspended, for the alleged dereliction of duty.

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The centre eyes airport-specific digital solution and ties up with start-ups to solve problem unique to BIAL

DIG Roopa, who alleged VIP treatment to Sasikala in jail, transferred

DIG Roopa, who alleged VIP treatment to Sasikala in jail, transferred

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Roopa has now been posted as commissioner for road safety & traffic.

Dolo tablet makers gave freebies worth Rs 1,000 cr to docs, SC told

Dolo tablet makers gave freebies worth Rs 1,000 cr to docs, SC told

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The claims were made after the Income Tax department had on July 6 raided 36 premises of the Bengaluru-based Micro Labs Ltd. across nine states.

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The new chief minister, if from the Congress, will have little or no time for political administration, to ensure that he does not lose the voter's goodwill even before the Lok Sabha polls. He can count only on one thing. That the BJP may not want to upset him too early lest an early failure should become an added problem for the party in all the polls to follow, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

CBSE Std 10 results: 99.04% students pass; girls outshine boys

CBSE Std 10 results: 99.04% students pass; girls outshine boys

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Trivandrum region has achieved the highest pass percentage of 99.99 per cent followed by Bengaluru (99.96 per cent) and Chennai (99.94 per cent)

Collegium system law of land, comments against it 'not well taken': SC

Collegium system law of land, comments against it 'not well taken': SC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The apex court observed that any law declared by it is "binding" on all stakeholders and the collegium system must be followed.

Karnataka schools to reopen on Monday, decision on colleges later

Karnataka schools to reopen on Monday, decision on colleges later

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that schools in the state will reopen on Monday for classes up to Class X.

Sharjah to Pune: Ganesha pix from readers

Sharjah to Pune: Ganesha pix from readers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav with friends and family.

HC asks Karnataka Cong to furnish permission taken for its 'padayatra'

HC asks Karnataka Cong to furnish permission taken for its 'padayatra'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The court directed the Congress to explain whether they were adhering to COVID norms such as wearing face masks, and maintaining social distancing.

KCR wants Himanta sacked for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

KCR wants Himanta sacked for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

"Modi ji! Is this our Indian culture? Is this what has been taught in Vedas, Mahabharat, Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita? I am asking BJP national president Nadda ji. Is it our culture?" he asked, referring to Sarma's comments.

Yediyurappa hints at bigger role for son in BJP day after ticket denial

Yediyurappa hints at bigger role for son in BJP day after ticket denial

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Ignoring the recommendation of the state unit to field Vijayendra for the June 3 biennial elections to seven seats of Karnataka Legislative Council, the party central leadership on Tuesday announced names of four candidates, hours before the deadline for filing of nominations ended.

Party to decide on July 25, will abide by it: Yedi hints at exit

Party to decide on July 25, will abide by it: Yedi hints at exit

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah (Home Minister) and our national President J P Nadda have a special love and faith towards me. You are aware that no position has been given to those who have crossed 75 years of age, but appreciating my work they have given me an opportunity despite me crossing 78 years," Yediyurappa said.

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Safdar Nagori, one of the 38 convicts sentenced to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case by a Gujarat court on Friday, appeared remorseless after the sentencing for a terror act that killed 56 people, and was heard saying the Constitution does not mean anything to him.

IPL-ready Hardik bowls at NCA, passes Yo-Yo test

IPL-ready Hardik bowls at NCA, passes Yo-Yo test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Prithvi Shaw fails Yo-Yo test

NIA set to formally take over Mangaluru auto blast case

NIA set to formally take over Mangaluru auto blast case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

He said the objective of the prime accused Mohammed Shariq was to create a divide between communities.

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'When the average growth in the last three years was just 2.5%, how does that make us the fastest growing country?' 'They only tell you what has happened in the last 2 years; they are not taking into account what happened in FY21 on account of their mistakes.'