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Jaya allots houses for people who lost homes in deluge

Jaya allots houses for people who lost homes in deluge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The government has also announced that families that relocate would get an allowance of Rs 5,000 towards shifting expenses.

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

India said it is committed to building up Indian Ocean Rim Association in line with its own expanding bilateral ties with the members of the grouping.

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Officials said the agency had issued a notice to Karti to present himself in person or through an authorised representative and submit personal financial documents and those related to a firm this week.

ISI attempt to smuggle fake notes stalled

ISI attempt to smuggle fake notes stalled

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The new ploy of using Colombo to transport the counterfeit currency is believed to have adopted by the ISI.

Dharmendra, Sunny summoned

Dharmendra, Sunny summoned

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Court summons Dharmendra, Sunny Deol in check bouncing case.

Indian launches Bangalore-Male direct flight

Indian launches Bangalore-Male direct flight

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Indian, which would operate an A-320 aircraft on the sector, would fly between the two destinations five days a week.

Fake stamp paper case:Telgi sentenced to 10 yrs RI

Fake stamp paper case:Telgi sentenced to 10 yrs RI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Telgi has already been sentenced to 13 years RI by a Pune court in connection with the fake stamp paper scam. Today's sentence will run concurrently along with the Pune court order.

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

During the arguments, the ASG said FIPB officials have also been interrogated and all of them are holding high offices in their respective fields.

Modi struck the right notes in Tamil Nadu

Modi struck the right notes in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'I am sure Amma's soul is watching over Tamil Nadu and blessing it," Modi said, and was met with a thunderous applause.

They seek the blessings of Sun God to light up India

They seek the blessings of Sun God to light up India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Aiming to enhance quality of life while conserving the planet, Fourth Partner has ventured into the disruptive sector of solar power

A baffling week in Tamil Nadu

A baffling week in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In Tamil Nadu, Divya Nair encounters jallikattu, a ban on colas and a water shortage.

India, Japan MoU on freight corridor in Aug

India, Japan MoU on freight corridor in Aug

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

India and Japan will next month sign an agreement for a dedicated rail freight corridor connecting Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, which will significantly reduce the time taken for transporting goods from one metro to another.

How to make Tamil Nadu Asia's IT hub

How to make Tamil Nadu Asia's IT hub

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

With the theme, 'Creating Knowledge-Driven Eco System', Connect 2006 is all set unveil its sixth conference-cum-exhibition.

India have world's best spinners to trouble England: Kumble

India have world's best spinners to trouble England: Kumble

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Indian team boasts of world's best spinners and it has enough experience in both bowling and batting to outwit hosts England during the upcoming series, said former coach Anil Kumble.

Apache's SEZ appeal in rural Andhra

Apache's SEZ appeal in rural Andhra

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Ever since the Chinese-owned Apache SEZ went into full-scale production exactly a year ago, a lot has improved for Tada and its 100,000-plus inhabitants.

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

No home food for Karti, medicines allowed only on prescription.

Never met Peter or Indrani Mukerjea, says Karti

Never met Peter or Indrani Mukerjea, says Karti

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

On the arrest of P Chidambaram, Karti said, "This is like a staged reality show to have all these dramatic visuals on television. There is no reason for this kind of drama... It's not done in an honest investigation.

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The central probe agency issued a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for attachment of Indian assets in Kodaikanal and Ooty in Tamil Nadu and a flat in Delhi's Jorbagh. A cottage and house in Somerset in the UK and a tennis club located in Barcelona, Spain have also been attached as part of the same order, the agency said.

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

For a party that has adopted the successful social re-engineering model from Gujarat, Rajasthan and across the rest of the 'Hindi belt' over the past decades, Tamil Nadu continues to remain a tricky customer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

TN: Suspected LTTE militant held

TN: Suspected LTTE militant held

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Raja Ayyappan, a member of the 'Tamizhar Pasarai' outfit, was arrested by Q-Branch police on Monday at Thanjavur, about 165 km from Madurai, following a tip off, they said.

Police drop flyover case against Karunanidhi

Police drop flyover case against Karunanidhi

Rediff.com21 May 2007

In May 2006, after the DMK was voted to power, the CB-CID had sought permission from a sessions court to investigate further into the case. However, since no evidence was found, it was subsequently dropped.

NE-inspired India Post will now fly to metros

NE-inspired India Post will now fly to metros

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

To start with, the air freight service will be introduced connecting all four metros-- Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata -- taking Nagpur as a hub of operations in the first phase. This will happen as soon as the Air India could provide an aircraft on wet lease to India Post.

Terror plot to attack US consulate codenamed wedding hall

Terror plot to attack US consulate codenamed wedding hall

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The code name for the terror plot to attack the US consulate in Chennai was "wedding hall" which was to be executed by "cooks", a code for terrorists who were to gain entry from Maldives into India.

'His eyes shone like bright jewels all the time'

'His eyes shone like bright jewels all the time'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'As one of his oldest teachers, my message to Sundar would be: Please try to connect at least 20 per cent of Indians to the Internet.'

Kin of slain woodcutters place bodies on road, protest

Kin of slain woodcutters place bodies on road, protest

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Tension prevailed as the next of kin of two of the slain in Andhra Pradesh staged protests in Tiruvannamalai district

TN: 7 held in arms seizure case

TN: 7 held in arms seizure case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Six of the arrested persons were owners of small-scale units that manufactured the components of the rocket launchers, while one was the agent of Kranthi Transport.

Tuticorin: 'People hate cops'

Tuticorin: 'People hate cops'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'That was triggering stone-throwing.' 'So if the cops were not so visible, the chances of any violence is reduced.'

Fly Singapore, Dubai at less than Rs 10K!

Fly Singapore, Dubai at less than Rs 10K!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

International budget airlines are vying with each other to offer you the cheapest deals.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Crores in new currency keep tumbling out of closets

Crores in new currency keep tumbling out of closets

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Bulk seizures of new currency continued on Saturday with some more incidents being reported, including one in which the IT department recovered Rs 5.7 crore cash in new notes secretly stashed inside the bathroom tiles of a hawala dealer in Chitradurga district in Karnataka.

How cool is that! Mumbai gets its first-ever AC local

How cool is that! Mumbai gets its first-ever AC local

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The first ever air-conditioned suburban local for Mumbai, which was flagged off from Integral Coach Factory in Chennai on March 31, has finally arrived in the metropolis, and its trial run would take place within a week, said a senior Central Railway official on Tuesday.

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Virat Kohli's insatiable hunger for improvement is a certain characteristic of a great player, says Gary Kirsten, who had coached the Indian captain during his successful three-year stint with the national team.

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Give cash assistance of Rs 75 per person per day and an android phone and you will see the economy reviving.'

How BJP plans to make inroads into TN

How BJP plans to make inroads into TN

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Despite drawing a blank in Tamil Nadu, its leaders in the state claimed they should strike roots without using a crutch at this "most opportune" time, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Cong workers gather outside Rahul's home urging him not to resign

Cong workers gather outside Rahul's home urging him not to resign

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Slogans of 'Rahul ji, we are with you' and 'Please do not resign' rang through the air.

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Chidambaram said it was a 'despicable slur' on the six secretaries of the government.

He helps Odisha's poor become doctors

He helps Odisha's poor become doctors

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Ajay Bahadur Singh could not become a doctor because of family and financial constraints. He now helps financially challenged students from Bhubaneshwar become doctors.

AirAsia eyes Northeast

AirAsia eyes Northeast

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Tony Fernandes however did not specify routes.