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Lady cop who proved Mamata wrong shunted

Lady cop who proved Mamata wrong shunted

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Sen, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), was shifted as DIG (Training), Barrackpore Police Training College (PTC). The first woman Joint CP (Crime) since 2009 was among 60 IPS officers reshuffled in the first such major exercise after the Banerjee government came to power in West Bengal in May last year.

Left to hold countrywide protests on diesel price hike

Left to hold countrywide protests on diesel price hike

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Left parties on Friday opposed the hike in diesel price with the Communist Party of India-Marxist terming it a "gigantic fraud" and decided to hold protests across the country while targeting thr Trinamool Congress for its "double standard" on the issue.

Rakesh Maria's explanation seems satisfactory, tweets Fadnavis

Rakesh Maria's explanation seems satisfactory, tweets Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tweeted on Wednesday night that Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria's explanation about his 2014 meeting with former IPL-boss Lalit Modi in London appeared "satisfactory".

RBI to buy an additional Rs 40,000 crore worth of G-secs in Dec

RBI to buy an additional Rs 40,000 crore worth of G-secs in Dec

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Stemming from the default of IL&FS in September, on various debt instruments including commercial papers, bonds and loans, the financial sector has been facing a liquidity crunch for the last eight to ten weeks.

SC disposes plea against merger of BSP MLAs with Cong in Rajasthan

SC disposes plea against merger of BSP MLAs with Cong in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

On August 17, the top court had deferred the hearing on Dilawar's plea after it was informed that the Chief Justice of the high court has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and the functioning was postponed till August 19.

HC allows RSS to hold Sankranti event in Kolkata

HC allows RSS to hold Sankranti event in Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The permission is subject to some restrictions including a cap of 4,000 on the number of attendees.

'If the Sports Bill was there, we may not have had the C'wealth Games scam'

'If the Sports Bill was there, we may not have had the C'wealth Games scam'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

In an interview with Neerja Chowdhury, Ajay Maken strongly defended the provisions of his controversial bill, which, he says, he plans to bring before the Cabinet again in its revised version, and once it is cleared, he would introduce it in Parliament in the winter session.

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Barcelona twice threw away the lead to draw 3-3 at Levante on Tuesday in a potentially fatal blow to their chances of winning the La Liga title.

Post-Nath, RoadMin may ease annuity stand

Post-Nath, RoadMin may ease annuity stand

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Officials say the new minister, CP Joshi, is convinced by the Planning Commission that the government should award more contracts under the tolling mode.

IL&FS case: Sebi fines ICRA, CARE, India Ratings

IL&FS case: Sebi fines ICRA, CARE, India Ratings

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

In three separate but similarly-worded orders, Sebi said the default by IL&FS occurred due to "lethargic indifference and needless procrastination and laxity" of the rating agencies.

Govt to assess need for new Motor Vehicle Act

Govt to assess need for new Motor Vehicle Act

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

"Sundar Committee has presented its report to us which speaks about various reforms required in the legislation governing the road sector. The Ministry will review it and soon take a decision as to whether we need a new Motor Vehicles Act," Transport Minister CP Joshi told reporters.

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Congress to rejig AICC and state units soon

Congress to rejig AICC and state units soon

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

The Congress leadership is moving towards implementing the one-man one-post norm when the All India Congress Committee and Pradesh Congress Committees are reconstituted, said highly placed sources in the AICC.

The Jawaharlal Nehru I knew

The Jawaharlal Nehru I knew

Rediff.com29 May 2014

'Nehru is often portrayed as a visionary with his head in the clouds. But he had his feet firmly planted on the ground when it came to building and nurturing institutions and setting them on the right path with the right traditions,' says B S Raghavan.

Ribeiro slams appointment of Maha top cops

Ribeiro slams appointment of Maha top cops

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Julio Ribeiro has dashed off a letter to the Maharashtra government expressing surprise over the appointment of four "tainted" senior Indian Police Service officers to key posts. The letter, addressed to Home Minister R R Patil, not only questions the appointment of Himanshu Roy, Ramrao Pawar, Deputy CPs Ajit Patil and Sanjay Banerjee.

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

After following Congress president Rahul Gandhi and the party's official Twitter handle, he began following senior leaders P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, Ahmed Patel, Ashok Gehlot, Ajay Maken, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot and CP Joshi from this month.

Kasab was supposed to die a Hindu: Maria

Kasab was supposed to die a Hindu: Maria

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

While describing LeT's plan to project the 26/11 attack as "Hindu Terror", Maria wrote, "If everything went according to plan, Kasab would have died as Chaudhari and the media would have blamed 'Hindu terrorists' for the attack."

Models get naughty! Backstage with Alesia, Candice

Models get naughty! Backstage with Alesia, Candice

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

As glamorous and beautiful as the ramp looks on the outside, the real action happens backstage. Model Alesia Raut takes us backstage and gets talking to her fellow model, the sexy Candice Pinto.

Delhi is not my home, says defiant Mamata

Delhi is not my home, says defiant Mamata

Rediff.com18 May 2010

In the face of criticism by the Opposition for her frequent absence from Delhi, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has defended her stay in Kolkata saying the national capital was not her home.

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The All India Football Federation is set to recommend Sunil Chhetri for the country's fourth highest civilian award -- the Padma Shri -- a huge recognition for the nation's all-time leading goal-scorer should he get the honour.

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Further stimulus measures are expected in the upcoming Budget where the focus is likely to be on reforms, including some structural measures such as reducing red tape and boosting foreign direct investment. The meeting with industrialists is in the series of discussions that Modi has had during the last couple of weeks to seek suggestions to revive growth.

Tech Mahindra directors join Satyam board

Tech Mahindra directors join Satyam board

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Four nominee directors of Tech Mahindra, including its chief executive officer Vineet Nayyar, on Wednesday joined the board of the embattled IT firm Satyam Computer.

26/11 report finds serious lapses on Gafoor's part

26/11 report finds serious lapses on Gafoor's part

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

A high-level committee appointed by the Maharashtra government to go into the Mumbai terror strikes has found serious lapses on the part of the then Mumbai Police Commissioner Hasan Gafoor in handling the 'war-like' multi-pronged attack.

New mechanism for financing NBFCs

New mechanism for financing NBFCs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

The government is considering setting up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for financing of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) following the reluctance of banks and mutual funds to make available funds for the sector.

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Police said some "unsubstantiated reports" of tension in southeast and west districts were circulated on social media.

No major incident in 36 hrs, over 500 held: MHA on Delhi riots

No major incident in 36 hrs, over 500 held: MHA on Delhi riots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Prohibitory orders imposed under Section 144 of the CrPC will be relaxed for a total of 10 hours on Friday in view of improvement in the situation, the ministry said.

RBI may ease NBFC funding norms

RBI may ease NBFC funding norms

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering options to make cheaper finance available to the non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), including a separate line of credit for bank finance backed by government securities or AAA-rated commercial paper (CP).

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Rediff.com28 May 2019

According to reports, Vodafone NZ had offered all its employees, other than call centre and retail staffers, voluntary severance package

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Kaaiser International Education is organising an Australian Education Fair 2009

Strike: Truckers approach political parties

Strike: Truckers approach political parties

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Failing to break ground with the government, the agitating truckers turned to other political parties for support, beginning with a meeting with CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat and sending a letter to the leader of the opposition, L K Advani, besides UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi. Meanwhile, prices of food items, including coarse cereals, vegetables and fruits, are reported to have remained steady in the wholesale market across the country.

Expecting big win, Maha BJP prepares 40K ladoos, giant cake

Expecting big win, Maha BJP prepares 40K ladoos, giant cake

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Buoyed by exit poll predictions, Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party unit has prepared a giant cake and as many as 40,000 laddoos to distribute among the people after the LokN Sabha election results on Friday.

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'In Maharashtra he didn't buckle under pressure.' 'We expect him to do the same as the CBI Director.'

Raj poll: Congress fields Jaswant Singh's son against Vasundhara Raje

Raj poll: Congress fields Jaswant Singh's son against Vasundhara Raje

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Manvendra Singh will take on the Rajasthan CM from Jhalrapatan constituency.

Wockhardt buys French firm for $265 mn

Wockhardt buys French firm for $265 mn

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Wockhardt Ltd said on Wednesday it has completed acquisition of France-based Negma Laboratories for $265 million.

Mumbai: Man booked for indulging in vulgar act in front of US national

Mumbai: Man booked for indulging in vulgar act in front of US national

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The incident came to public notice when the American national tweeted about it, and her tweet soon went viral on social networking sites like Tweeter and Facebook.

Patel quota row: Swetang's funeral held amid tight security

Patel quota row: Swetang's funeral held amid tight security

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Amid tight security, the funeral of a 32-year-old man from Patel community, who allegedly died in custody after being caught by police during the quota violence, was held in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Three rowers qualify for Beijing

Three rowers qualify for Beijing

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

Three Indian rowers have booked their berths in the Beijing Olympics after winning the qualifying tournament in the Chinese capital on Sunday.

RSS vs CPM:  Kannur, New Delhi and now Pune

RSS vs CPM: Kannur, New Delhi and now Pune

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

After New Delhi, the showdown between the CPI(M) and the RSS in Kerala's Kannur had its fall-out in Pune when RSS activists on Wednesday attacked the Marxist party office, leaving three CP1-M men injured. Around a dozen activists of Hindugarjana Pratishthan, a front organisation of RSS, attacked the party's office in the heart of Pune.

Attack on party office will be raised in House

Attack on party office will be raised in House

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has said the attack by the Bharatiya Janata Party workers and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on the party headquarters in New Delhi will be raised in Parliament on Monday. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, party general secretary Prakash Karat said, "What is worse is that the local leaders of BJP and RSS were leading the mob which threw boulders and stones on our national party headquarters in New Delhi."

Stomach this! Big cats in UP zoo forced to munch on chicken, mutton

Stomach this! Big cats in UP zoo forced to munch on chicken, mutton

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Authorities have been forced to make the switch owing to the crackdown on slaughterhouses.