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Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its plans to go public

Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its plans to go public

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Mobility company Ola's chief financial officer Swayam Saurabh and chief operating officer Gaurav Porwal are leaving the company. These developments come at a time when the SoftBank-backed company's core ride-hailing unit is planning to go public and for which it raised $500 million from Warburg Pincus and Temasek in July this year. These investment firms had partnered with the company founder Bhavish Aggarwal for this round.

Hero MotoCorp rides into used two-wheeler business

Hero MotoCorp rides into used two-wheeler business

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Hero Sure helps the customer get the best price for his vehicle on the basis of a transparent evaluation process.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

20 seats to witness straight contest in Nagaland polls

20 seats to witness straight contest in Nagaland polls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

One third of the Assembly constituencies in Nagaland, which is going to the polls on February 23, will witness a straight contest.

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The vaccine candidate, ZyCoV-D, showed a "strong immune response" in animal studies, and the antibodies produced were able to completely neutralise the wild type virus, Zydus said. The 12 institutes have been asked by the ICMR to fast track clinical trials of the vaccine as it is being considered as one of the top priority projects which are being monitored at the topmost level of the government.

Man jailed for 10 yrs for raping minor neighbour

Man jailed for 10 yrs for raping minor neighbour

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

A man has been sent to 10 years in jail for raping his minor neighbour last year by a Delhi court which also directed the state to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to the victim for her rehabilitation.

SC accepts Lodha proposals on administrative changes in BCCI

SC accepts Lodha proposals on administrative changes in BCCI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court accepted major recommendations of the Lodha Committee on reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India, including a bar on ministers and civil servants and those above 70 from becoming its members, but left it to Parliament to decide whether it should come under RTI and betting on the game should be legalised.

CBI opposes Yeddyurappa's pre-arrest bail plea in HC

CBI opposes Yeddyurappa's pre-arrest bail plea in HC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told the Karnataka high court that there was a prima facie case against former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and his kin in the illegal mining case, which required their custodial interrogation.

Orders reserved on pre-arrest bail pleas of Yeddy, kin

Orders reserved on pre-arrest bail pleas of Yeddy, kin

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

A Bengaluru court on Wednesday reserved orders on the anticipatory bail applications of former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family members apprehending arrest in the illegal mining case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation against them.

Jagan has hoodwinked people; he can't seek sympathy: CBI

Jagan has hoodwinked people; he can't seek sympathy: CBI

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday sought 14-day custody of Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy, saying it needed to further question him in the disproportionate assets case.

'If BCCI changes reforms, it would be ridiculing SC'

'If BCCI changes reforms, it would be ridiculing SC'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Sankaranarayanan feels the Supreme Court still has a role to play in the matter and should take appropriate steps, otherwise all its efforts to reform the BCCI's administrative structure would go waste.

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

For podcasters -- those who create podcasts -- the medium's appeal also owes to the fact that its content remains unregulated. Uncomfortable conversations, taboo subjects, stigmatised issues, are all encouraged.

Inept handling of complaints: Railways pulled up

Inept handling of complaints: Railways pulled up

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhan said the Railway staff should not carry out their duties in a mechanical manner and directed its administration to pay Rs 50,000 to an IAS officer who lost his bag in Rajdhani Express.

Col, 2 majors among 11 booked for fake encounter

Col, 2 majors among 11 booked for fake encounter

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The charegsheet has named Col D K Pathania, Maj Maurya, Major Upinder, Subedar Satbir, Hawaldar Bir Singh, Sepoys Chandra Bhan, Nagendra Singh and Narendra Singh and Abbas Hussain Shah of the Territorial Army (TA) besides two civilians Basharat Lone and Abdul Hamid Bhat.

Bedi, Kumble, Amarnath depose before Lodha Commission

Bedi, Kumble, Amarnath depose before Lodha Commission

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former India captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Anil Kumble along with yesteryear's great Mohinder Amarnath had deposed before the Justice Lodha Committee as they prepare an exhaustive report on the restructuring and reforms that need to be carried by the BCCI.

SC transfers Madhumita murder case to Dehradun

SC transfers Madhumita murder case to Dehradun

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhan and Dalveer Bhandari also ordered that the trial would be held on a day-to-day basis and completed within six months.

Soon, a temple dedicated to goddess 'English'

Soon, a temple dedicated to goddess 'English'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

"We are exploring various forms of architecture for the temple. We are working on an idea where the temple will be open from three sides, and covered by a wall behind the platform on which the statue of goddess 'English' will be mounted. The temple will stand on four pillars. The two front pillars will stand on base-concrete shaped like computers."

GCA second body to pass resolution on Lodha panel suggestions

GCA second body to pass resolution on Lodha panel suggestions

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The GCA at its Special General Body meeting held in Porvorim on Sunday adopted the resolution with 86 votes in its favour while one member cricket club voted against it.

NCLT asks telecom department not to terminate Aircel's license and spectrum

NCLT asks telecom department not to terminate Aircel's license and spectrum

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The tribunal accepted the government's argument that licence or spectrum is a state asset over which Aircel had no right of ownership.

'Banks can't change schemes unilaterally'

'Banks can't change schemes unilaterally'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

In a ruling that would bring cheers to thousands of customers, the National Consumer Commission has ruled that banks cannot unilaterally change its schemes as it might amount to 'deficiency of service.'

Major reshuffle in Kashmir police

Major reshuffle in Kashmir police

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered a major police reshuffle involving 61 senior officers at various levels. The state cabinet met Srinagar for the first time after the cabinet expansion and recent agitation against the rape and murder of two young women in south Kashmir's Shopian town, which has kept the valley on the boil since May 30.

Car sales continue to slide in September, Maruti's down by 32.7%

Car sales continue to slide in September, Maruti's down by 32.7%

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

However, compared to August, vehicle sales increased by 15.25 per cent on the back of discounts. Maruti led the market in offering heavy discounts and incentives for buyers and dealers, reports Arindam Majumder.

4 Sukhoi fighters inducted at Tezpur base

4 Sukhoi fighters inducted at Tezpur base

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

An induction ceremony was organised in the hangar of the Tezpur airbase in Assam in the presence of Eastern Air Commander Air Marshal S K Bhan, sources in IAF headquarters in New Delhi said.

How dangerous is plastic packaging?

How dangerous is plastic packaging?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

After recognising its adverse health effects, the govt has now dismissed its own lab reports to conclude that the evidence against plastic is insufficient.

'As many people must get vaccine free of cost'

'As many people must get vaccine free of cost'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

''None of the existing vaccines have 100% efficacy.' 'Each vaccine will work openly on a certain percentage of the population.'

SC upholds ban on loudspeakers

SC upholds ban on loudspeakers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Loudspeakers cannot be used during the immersion of idols.

SC to decide whether pilots are workmen

SC to decide whether pilots are workmen

Rediff.com12 May 2008

The Supreme Court on Monday admitted a petition filed by Jet Airways raising the issue whether pilots are workmen and if they can claim benefits under the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

SC allows VIP darshan at Sabarimala Temple

SC allows VIP darshan at Sabarimala Temple

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

However, the number of persons accompanying the VIPs would be restricted.

SC upholds AI decision to slash cabin crew

SC upholds AI decision to slash cabin crew

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Air India has overcome the legal hurdle to slash the number of its cabin crew on board as the apex court has dismissed a petition filed by Air India Cabin Crew Association challenging the national carrier's decision.A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhan dismissed the petition saying that the association had been consulted before working out such an arrangement.

SC wants Madhumita murder trial in Delhi

SC wants Madhumita murder trial in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The case involves controversial former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathy.

SC to hear BJP's case against Naveen Chawla

SC to hear BJP's case against Naveen Chawla

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhan and V S Sirpurkar also agreed to consider the plea of Additional Solicitor General Gopala Subramanium whether the matter should be referred to the five-judge Constitution bench or not.

Bangla firing unprovoked; did not fire a single bullet: BSF

Bangla firing unprovoked; did not fire a single bullet: BSF

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Border Security Force also defended its party leader or post commander of the local area wearing shorts during the flag meeting, saying it is a requirement of that special geographical area.

'Career women still have a long road to travel'

'Career women still have a long road to travel'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Shereen Bhan of CNBC TV 18 speaks her mind about issues related to professional career women. She believes that the men-women ration in media is improving in the favour of the latter.

'Let all Indian languages wither away'

'Let all Indian languages wither away'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

'The British Empire came to India too late and left too early. Without England, India would have been 20 republics and not better than the Afghanistan of today,' says Dalit activist Chandra Bhan.

Now Dalit youth burnt to death in Haryana's Yamunanagar

Now Dalit youth burnt to death in Haryana's Yamunanagar

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Close on the heels of two Dalit children being burnt alive in Faridabad, a 21-year-old Dalit youth was allegedly burnt to death by a former village head and his family members here over some old rivalry, the police said on Friday.

Bihar polls uncertain as SC questions EC

Bihar polls uncertain as SC questions EC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

The Supreme Court is hearing writ petitions challenging the dissolution of the Bihar assembly.

India, US sign vision research agreement

India, US sign vision research agreement

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

India and America sign an agreement to jointly pursue reasearch in vision care.

Madhumita murder case: SC notice to CBI

Madhumita murder case: SC notice to CBI

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

The trial of the case was earlier shifted from Uttar Pradesh to Dehradun on the direction of the apex court.

SC restrains Prasar Bharti

SC restrains Prasar Bharti

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Prasar Bharti were restrained from interfering with the telecast of the tri-series cricket in Sri Lanka, the US Open tennis, the hockey World Cup as the exclusive telecast rights are with Ten Sports.