News for 'Bharati'

6 Delhi schools receive bomb threats, 12-year-old student held

6 Delhi schools receive bomb threats, 12-year-old student held

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The boy told police that he sent the mail after seeing media reports about several schools in Delhi getting bomb threats. He believed that he would not get caught as none of the accused in the earlier cases had been caught yet, the source said.

ISL: Mumbai jump to 4th spot; East Bengal continue winning run

ISL: Mumbai jump to 4th spot; East Bengal continue winning run

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

While the Red & Golds secured their fourth win in their last five matches in the competition, Jamshedpur FC, on the other hand, were inefficient in creating and finishing chances.

Bharati-Sudarshan meet triggers speculation

Bharati-Sudarshan meet triggers speculation

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharati met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief K S Sudarshan in Nagpur on Thursday.

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court has refused to release Mihir Shah, the main accused in a BMW hit-and-run case, on the grounds of "illegal" arrest. Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena leader, and his driver had filed petitions in the HC claiming they have been illegally detained. The court dismissed the petitions, stating that the police had not informed them the grounds of their arrest at the time, which was in violation of the law. Both Shah and his driver are presently in judicial custody.

Mohun Bagan storm to ISL top spot

Mohun Bagan storm to ISL top spot

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Mohun Bagan Super Giant outplayed Jamshedpur FC 3-0 in a dominant display to move to the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) points table at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

East Bengal stun Punjab in spectacular comeback win

East Bengal stun Punjab in spectacular comeback win

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

East Bengal scored four second half goals to recorded a sensational come-from-behind victory, beating Punjab FC 4-2 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Visva Bharati VC quits; claims government victimised him

Visva Bharati VC quits; claims government victimised him

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Visva Bharati Vice Chancellor Sushanta Dattagupta, facing charges of administrative and financial irregularities, has emailed his resignation to President Pranab Mukherjee.

Sensex, Nifty extend losses; Reliance, Airtel drag

Sensex, Nifty extend losses; Reliance, Airtel drag

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Reliance Industries declined over 1 per cent. Tata Motors, Nestle, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, JSW Steel and Mahindra & Mahindra were other big laggards. In contrast, Titan, ITC, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tata Steel and State Bank of India were among the biggest gainers.

Prasar Bharati chairman resigns

Prasar Bharati chairman resigns

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Prasar Bharati chairman Arun Bhatnagar, who has been at loggerheads with the public broadcaster's CEO B S Lalli, has resigned because he was "dissatisfied" with the functioning of the board.

Calcutta HC orders breaking of locks in Viswa Bharati hostel rooms

Calcutta HC orders breaking of locks in Viswa Bharati hostel rooms

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Calcutta high court has ordered breaking of locks of some hostel rooms of Visva Bharati University to facilitate students whose semester examinations are scheduled to commence from March 11.

Will Jarange cost Bhujbal his election?

Will Jarange cost Bhujbal his election?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Bhujbal stridently opposed Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's demand for Maratha quota from the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) share.

Prasar Bharati CEO wants to quit prematurely, writes to govt

Prasar Bharati CEO wants to quit prematurely, writes to govt

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Sources said Sircar, who was appointed on the post in 2012 by the UPA-II government, has written a letter to I&B Minister M Venkaiah Naidu in this regard.

States can't acquire all private properties for common good, rules SC

States can't acquire all private properties for common good, rules SC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court by a majority of 7:2 on Tuesday held all private properties cannot form part of "material resources of the community" empowering states to take them over for distribution to serve "common good" under the Constitution.

CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna key in verdicts on poll bonds, Article 370

CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna key in verdicts on poll bonds, Article 370

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Justice Khanna was elevated as an additional judge of the Delhi high court in 2005 and was made a permanent judge in 2006. He was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on January 18, 2019.

Prasar Bharati staffers to repeat stir next month

Prasar Bharati staffers to repeat stir next month

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

The bulk of the 40,000 employees of Prasar Bharati, radio and television, went on a two-day "duty boycott" yesterday. The unions said the strike was near-total and more than 1,700 of the 1,800 stations (1,464 television stations and 336 radio) remained inoperational on Wednesday.

Modi Enjoys A Game Of Chess

Modi Enjoys A Game Of Chess

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Can't Get Coldplay Tickets? Listen To Briti

Can't Get Coldplay Tickets? Listen To Briti

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Briti Chatterjee sings Bangla folk songs on her handmade Dotara. This Durga Pujo, she is booked for 17 shows in pandals across Kolkata.

HC fines Nashik jailor Rs 25,000 for rejecting parole to inmate

HC fines Nashik jailor Rs 25,000 for rejecting parole to inmate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court has imposed a Rs 25,000 fine on a Nashik prison jailor for illegally rejecting a prisoner's parole application. The court stated that the jailor's decision contravened the law and was based on a government circular that is inconsistent with existing prison rules. The court has ordered the jailor to reconsider the parole application and forward it to the appropriate authority for a decision.

PIX: Varun, Bharati Dubey rock the Big Star Entertainment awards

PIX: Varun, Bharati Dubey rock the Big Star Entertainment awards

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Varun Dhawan and Elli Avram take center stage at the Big Star Entertainment Awards.

ESS threatens to sue Prasar Bharati

ESS threatens to sue Prasar Bharati

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

ESPN-Star Sports may take legal action against Prasar Bharti for denying to provide match highlights.

Prasar Bharati seeks World Bank aid

Prasar Bharati seeks World Bank aid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Financially burdened Prasar Bharati on Thursday sought government facilitation to help it receive assistance from the World Bank in its modernisation efforts.

Union minister Suresh Gopi booked for 'misusing' ambulance in Kerala

Union minister Suresh Gopi booked for 'misusing' ambulance in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The case was registered following a complaint filed by KP Sumesh, a local Communist Party of India leader, seeking legal action against Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance to reach the Pooram venue flouting police restrictions.

Prasar Bharati won't share highlights

Prasar Bharati won't share highlights

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Commenting on ESPN-Star Sports' demand, it said there is no question of providing special match highlights to any broadcaster.

Prasar Bharati rejects Ten Sports' offer

Prasar Bharati rejects Ten Sports' offer

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Ten Sports on Friday said it has offered to show Indo-Pak cricket series on low powered transmitters of Doordarshan in non-cable areas, but Prasar Bharati has not accepted this deal.

'Thought nothing will happen after Babri case, but...'

'Thought nothing will happen after Babri case, but...'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

A body representing the 'Khadims' of the Ajmer dargah has condemned a plea in a local court that seeks to declare the shrine of Khawaja Gharib Nawaz as a temple, saying right-wing forces were trying to "isolate" Muslims and "disrupt" communal harmony in the country.

HC restrains police from arresting Bharati Yadav

HC restrains police from arresting Bharati Yadav

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Bharati Yadav is scheduled to depose before the trial court on November 25 in the Nitish Katara murder case.

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Vempati previously worked with Infosys and now heads an online media company.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as 51st CJI, to take oath on Nov 11

Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as 51st CJI, to take oath on Nov 11

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

He will take oath on November 11, a day after incumbent Justice DY Chandrachud demits office on attaining the age of 65.

CBI registers case against ex-VC of Viswa Bharati

CBI registers case against ex-VC of Viswa Bharati

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against former Viswa Bharati University Vice Chancellor Sushanta Kumar Dattagupta

Bharati buys out UK shipyard major Swan

Bharati buys out UK shipyard major Swan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Sources said the acquisition might be one of the biggest deals till date in the domestic shipbuilding industry. A comparable new shipyard would have cost Rs 200-250 crore.

Prasar Bharati asked to create more jobs for women

Prasar Bharati asked to create more jobs for women

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Rapping Prasar Bharati for the dwindling number of women employees in lower categories, a Parliamentary panel has asked it to take appropriate measures to create more job opportunities for the fairer sex.

HC slams jail officials for denying parole to Pune blast convict

HC slams jail officials for denying parole to Pune blast convict

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande warned that it would impose costs on the authorities for denying parole only on the ground that Baig had been convicted of terror charges.

Mumbai BMW hit-and-run accused moves HC for release

Mumbai BMW hit-and-run accused moves HC for release

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

In his habeas corpus (produce the person) petition filed in HC last week, Shah claimed his detention was illegal and that he must be released immediately.

'The world no longer calls at Tagore's Visva Bharati'

'The world no longer calls at Tagore's Visva Bharati'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

The greatest disservice to the poet's memory would be to leave his beloved institution Visva Bharati to rot

CJI recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna's name as his successor

CJI recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna's name as his successor

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has set in motion the process of appointment of his successor by recommending to the Centre the name of senior-most Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

Prasar Bharati staff govt employees, says GoM

Prasar Bharati staff govt employees, says GoM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

All those who joined Prasar Bharati before October 5, 2007, will be treated as government employees on "deemed deputation". At present, the status of these employees is not clear as they are treated as on "deemed deputation" and don't get the benefits of a government job like regular promotions, government housing and bonuses.