News for 'Bhatnagar'

Police remand for former Reebok executives

Police remand for former Reebok executives

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

The special investigation team of Gurgaon police, which is probing the case, has said that it has found four illegal warehouses, whose existence was not disclosed to auditors, tax authorities or to the Adidas management in Germany.

Manmohan Singh turns 80 today

Manmohan Singh turns 80 today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Dr Singh, who has so far shied away from birthday celebrations, has a busy today. He will be attending a function where he would give away the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research awards on the organisation''s 70th Foundation Day function.

Reebok's ex-MD, COO among five arrested for fraud

Reebok's ex-MD, COO among five arrested for fraud

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

They have been arrested for their alleged involvement in Rs 870-crore fraud.

Airhostess suicide: Kanda seeks bail

Airhostess suicide: Kanda seeks bail

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Former Haryana Minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, fearing arrest in ex-airhostess Geetika Sharma suicide case, on Thursday sought anticipatory bail from a Delhi court, saying she was a "hypersensitive girl" with "mixed emotions of love and hatred towards him" and she might have been "jilted".

Another 68 IPS officers transferred in UP

Another 68 IPS officers transferred in UP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

In yet another reshuffle in the police department, Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 68 senior IPS officers, including two additional director generals, official sources said on Tuesday.

SC quashes HC order banning firecrackers in West Bengal

SC quashes HC order banning firecrackers in West Bengal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

There cannot be a complete ban on firecrackers and the mechanism to stop their misuse has to be strengthened, the Supreme Court said on Monday setting aside the Calcutta High Court order banning firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali and other festivals this year to check air pollution amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

Court frames charges against 10 in Dara case

Court frames charges against 10 in Dara case

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

A Jaipur court has framed charges against 10 accused, including an Indian Police Service officer, involved in the alleged fake encounter case of Dara Singh.

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

After lot of deliberation, the CBI this year got the nod from the NDA government to file an appeal in the apex court.

IOC will not drop Dow Chemicals as Games sponsor

IOC will not drop Dow Chemicals as Games sponsor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Reaffirming its stand, the International Olympic Committee Wednesday rejected calls from the Indian Government to drop Dow Chemicals as sponsor of the London Games because of its links to the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.

Taj Mahal to get 'mud-pack treatment' soon

Taj Mahal to get 'mud-pack treatment' soon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

The iconic Taj Mahal, which finds its place among the seven wonders of the world, is set to receive a 'mud-pack treatment' to restore the natural sheen of the white marble which is yellowing due to high pollution level.

Shivani murder: Cops challenge R K Sharma's acquittal in SC

Shivani murder: Cops challenge R K Sharma's acquittal in SC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

The Delhi Police on Wednesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the acquittal of suspended IPS officer Ravi Kant Sharma and others in journalist Shivani Bhatnagar murder case.

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST CHRISTMAS HITS

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST CHRISTMAS HITS

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Is Christmas a good time to release big films?

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Naxals used over 50 kilogram of explosives in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, about a year after a dozen jawans were killed in a similar ambush in the district.

Nine athletes flunk dope tests in Nat Games

Nine athletes flunk dope tests in Nat Games

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The doping menace continues to haunt Indian sport. The National Doping Agency (NADA) on Thursday announced that nine athletes tested positive for banned substances during the National Games, which concluded in Ranchi on February 26.

Suspension on 11 dope-tainted athletes lifted

Suspension on 11 dope-tainted athletes lifted

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The provisional suspension on the 11 dope tainted athletes, including one in the Commonwealth Games squad, was lifted by the NADA disciplinary committee following WADA's decision to shift the banned stimulant from 'non-specified' to 'specified' substance category.

'103 athletes tested positive this year'

'103 athletes tested positive this year'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Admitting that the menace of doping was rampant in the country, the Sports Ministry on Saturday disclosed that 103 Indian sportspersons, including juniors have flunked dope tests in the last eight months.

More Indians entering leading think tanks in US

More Indians entering leading think tanks in US

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Shikha Bhatnagar's recent appointment as Associate Director of the South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council, is yet another manifestation of a growing trend of second generation Indian Americans' advent into leading Washington, DC think tanks as senior policy analysts and associates.

Railways told to pay Rs 36K compensation to passenger

Railways told to pay Rs 36K compensation to passenger

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

The Indian Railways has been ordered by a consumer forum in New Delhi to pay over Rs 36,000 to a 60-year-old man for leaving him stranded on a small station in a cold winter night in the process of making him change his berth from one bogey to another of the same train.

Shivani case: Dismiss Sharma's appeal, say cops

Shivani case: Dismiss Sharma's appeal, say cops

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Seeking dismissal of the appeal by former senior police officer R K Sharma against his conviction for having journalist Shivani Bhatnagar killed in 1999, the Delhi police on Monday told the Delhi High Court that he had influenced the witnesses and tampered with the evidence to extricate him from the sensational murder case.

PIX: Aishwarya, Deepika, Sonam go GLAM for HT Style awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Deepika, Sonam go GLAM for HT Style awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

When Bollywood beauties bring their A-game to the red carpet...

Talk of Aatmanirbhar Bharat hypocritical, says Delhi HC

Talk of Aatmanirbhar Bharat hypocritical, says Delhi HC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The change in eligibility criteria to participate in tenders for providing ground handling services in various regional airports was on Thursday criticised by the Delhi high court which said the central government was being "hypocritical" with regard to promoting local entrepreneurs.

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The CBI had moved the trial court seeking permission for further probe in the matter saying it had come across fresh material and evidence.

Ministry seeks details from AITA on payment row

Ministry seeks details from AITA on payment row

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The payment row which prompted top tennis players to issue a Commonwealth Games boycott threat is expected to take another fortnight to resolve as the Sports Ministry on Monday sought more details of the expenses from the All India Tennis Association to release the money.

'We will clear player dues if AITA certifies'

'We will clear player dues if AITA certifies'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Keen to settle the payment dispute involving elite tennis players at the earliest, the Sports Ministry on Saturday said it was willing to clear the dues even on receiving the minimum documentation from AITA.

'A monochrome life is not worth it'

'A monochrome life is not worth it'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardee, Dr Shubha Tole tells us what it takes to be successful.

UP govt refuses sanction to prosecute Adityanath in 2007 riots case

UP govt refuses sanction to prosecute Adityanath in 2007 riots case

Rediff.com11 May 2017

In his affidavit, the chief secy also stated that the CB-CID, which has been investigating the case registered in connection with the riots, has proposed to submit its closure report.

Mrinal Pande set to head Prasar Bharati

Mrinal Pande set to head Prasar Bharati

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

The government has cleared well known journalist Mrinal Pande's name for the post of Prasar Bharati chairperson, a month after the previous chairman Arun Bhatnagar's resignation was accepted by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

Sports Minister Rathore's plan to promote sports in schools

Sports Minister Rathore's plan to promote sports in schools

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Rajyavardhan Rathore said that a games period will be made mandatory in schools after reducing the syllabus by 50 per cent by next year.

K'taka nods ArcelorMittal,Posco's investment plans

K'taka nods ArcelorMittal,Posco's investment plans

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

The total investment from these projects will be Rs 1,38,300 crore.

Breakfast recipe: How to make Oatmeal with fruits

Breakfast recipe: How to make Oatmeal with fruits

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Rediff reader Reshma Aslam tells us how to make oatmeal delicious and filling.

This Indian woman's campaign led to the amendment of a US rule

This Indian woman's campaign led to the amendment of a US rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

An H4 visa is granted to the spouse/child of an H-1B worker.

Spotted: Akshay Kumar at Toronto Film Festival

Spotted: Akshay Kumar at Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Reader Rajiv Bhatnagar has sent us a photograph.

Shoe-covering machines for foreign tourists visiting Taj Mahal

Shoe-covering machines for foreign tourists visiting Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Foreign visitors to the world heritage site Taj Mahal will now get the facility to wrap their shoes using a machine before they enter the mausoleum.

New Covid strain: Andhra woman escapes detection at Delhi airport

New Covid strain: Andhra woman escapes detection at Delhi airport

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

A coronavirus positive woman allegedly managed to give the slip to authorities in New Delhi after her arrival from London and reached Andhra Pradesh by train only to be picked up by authorities and admitted to a hospital.

Area under kharif crops at all-time high of 108 mn ha

Area under kharif crops at all-time high of 108 mn ha

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Though agriculture ministry officials are confident of a bumper harvest due to record increase in kharif acreage, experts and farmers said the on-ground situation in some crops is not that encouraging as incessant rains since the last few weeks and pest attack could impact the final yield.

Oyo brass Aditya Ghosh joins board, Rohit Kapoor becomes CEO

Oyo brass Aditya Ghosh joins board, Rohit Kapoor becomes CEO

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Oyo has recently undergone large-scale corporate restructuring, setting up several subsidiaries and bifurcating operations globally.

V-Day weekend getaways. Share yours!

V-Day weekend getaways. Share yours!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Readers share their favourite Valentine's Day locales. Share yours!

PIX: Sachin, Raj Thackeray watch Dangal with Aamir

PIX: Sachin, Raj Thackeray watch Dangal with Aamir

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Looking at guests from the special screening.

ArcelorMittal postpones steel plans for two years

ArcelorMittal postpones steel plans for two years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

The company was earlier hopeful of bringing the projects onstream by 2012. "Production will not start before 2014. The top reason is the economic downturn. The second reason is procedural delays," Vijay Kumar Bhatnagar, CEO, India operations, said. The ongoing economic slowdown has prompted steel producers worldwide to shelve new projects and scale down output as demand weakens from housing, automobiles and consumer durable sectors.