News for 'Civil Lines'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The Valley, which was brought under a virtual curfew with communication networks snapped on August 5 after the government abrogated special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has seen little difference in the last seven weeks as public transport is still not available and schools waiting for students to collect assignments.

How SC made BCCI fall in line with Lodha panel's recommendations

How SC made BCCI fall in line with Lodha panel's recommendations

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

A chronology of events relating to implementation of the Justice R M Lodha panel recommendations on structural reforms in the BCCI.

Rift widens in Rajasthan Cong: More Pilot loyalists voice concern

Rift widens in Rajasthan Cong: More Pilot loyalists voice concern

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

A day after a group of Congress MLAs met Sachin Pilot, another party legislator on Friday expressed support for the dissident leader as trouble brewed again in Rajasthan's ruling party.

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.'

Govt invites tender for delivery of Covid jabs by drones

Govt invites tender for delivery of Covid jabs by drones

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

However, the tender criteria demands that an entity must be eligible to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations in order to become eligible. Currently, no drone companies are eligible to do BVLOS operations, reports Arindam Majumder.

AI not a threat but an opportunity to boost quality of legal practice: SC judge

AI not a threat but an opportunity to boost quality of legal practice: SC judge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Justice Kohli said the advent of artificial intelligence has caused some concerns amongst the legal fraternity.

'Modi has no baggage like Rahul does'

'Modi has no baggage like Rahul does'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'When the Congress is put against someone like Narendra Modi, they do not have anything new to offer to the people of India.'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'...through the will of the people and commitment of leaders.' 'It may not happen today or tomorrow, but it will happen.'

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The politics that is now being played in Punjab doesn't contribute towards peace and tranquillity.'

Adani enters aircraft maintenance with Air Works buyout

Adani enters aircraft maintenance with Air Works buyout

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The maintenance, repairs and overhault firm, which has six investors, received its first external funding from GTI Group and Punj Lloyd in 2007. All existing investors will exit the company following the transaction.

'BJP is dismantling this Republic'

'BJP is dismantling this Republic'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Yogendra Yadav: 'For all practical purposes, the Constitution has been rewritten. Only the formality remains, which can be done in 2025.'

Madrasa students allege thrashing over 'Jai Shri Ram'

Madrasa students allege thrashing over 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Police said the quarrel was over playing cricket and their investigation showed that no slogans were raised, contrary to what the FIR lodged by the madrasa manager said.

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Curbs further eased in J-K; life slowly returning to normal

Curbs further eased in J-K; life slowly returning to normal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Mobile services and internet remained suspended for the 16th consecutive day, while landline telephone services in many areas also remained affected.

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Had it not been for the complicity of the state and Biren Singh's leadership, these riots would not have spread this far and for so long.'

Three services face shortage of nearly 10K officers, LS told

Three services face shortage of nearly 10K officers, LS told

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

In response to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said that the Army has the maximum shortage of 7,791 officers followed by 1,557 in the Indian Navy and 572 in the Indian Air Force.

Indian cricketers pay tribute to Kargil war heroes

Indian cricketers pay tribute to Kargil war heroes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Members of the Indian cricket fraternity paid their tribute to the Indian soldiers.

Hurriyat strike hits life in Kashmir

Hurriyat strike hits life in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Normal life in Kashmir was partially affected due to a strike called by moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference to protest the army's decision to close the Pathribal fake encounter case.

Capt Shiva Reporting For Duty In Siachen

Capt Shiva Reporting For Duty In Siachen

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

She is the first lady to be deployed on the Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield.

Opposition vs govt duel in Parliament on Day 1 of no-trust motion

Opposition vs govt duel in Parliament on Day 1 of no-trust motion

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Sparks flew on the first day of the debate on the no-trust motion moved by the Congress with the Opposition on Tuesday asserting that it was forced to do so to break Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'maun vrat' (vow of silence) on Manipur and the treasury benches hitting back saying it was a no-trust vote against a 'poor person's son' who has worked for the welfare of the people.

Out of 'power': Mulayam has unpaid electricity bills worth Rs 4 lakh

Out of 'power': Mulayam has unpaid electricity bills worth Rs 4 lakh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Officials found that the permissible limit of 5 KW a day was being busted by as many as eight times. He has been given a time period till the end of the month to pay up.

Don't want SC to become 'Tareekh pe Tareekh' court: SC judge Chandrachud

Don't want SC to become 'Tareekh pe Tareekh' court: SC judge Chandrachud

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

A bench of Justice Chandrachud and Hima Kohli got annoyed when a lawyer sought time to argue a matter and said he has circulated a letter for adjournment.

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The first five months of 2023 have witnessed at least six major events/trends that augur badly for global economic and socio-political prospects, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Amid border row, Karnataka resolution says 'won't cede an inch'

Amid border row, Karnataka resolution says 'won't cede an inch'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The resolution which also condemned the border dispute 'created' by Maharashtra and moved by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, was adopted by a voice vote.

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'India's specific concerns about whether Russia will be a reliable defense supplier and diplomatic partner in the event of heightened hostilities with China has undoubtedly accelerated the process of US-India defense and intelligence cooperation intended to support Indian military positions along the Line of Actual Control.'

We're fine, yet not fine: Turkish nationals living in Delhi

We're fine, yet not fine: Turkish nationals living in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Turkish-origin people living in India are trying to stay calm despite knowing that their home country would take several years to overcome the devastation.

Yechury meets Tarigami again before returning to Delhi

Yechury meets Tarigami again before returning to Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

He had a breakfast meeting with Tarigami at his government accommodation located at the secured Gupkar road in the civil lines area of Srinagar city where he has been under detention since August 5 after the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was withdrawn.

Armymen booked for death of 2 civilians in firing at stone-pelting mob

Armymen booked for death of 2 civilians in firing at stone-pelting mob

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The case was registered under sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder), the officials said.

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

Last Chance For Congress Before Rigor Mortis Sets In

Last Chance For Congress Before Rigor Mortis Sets In

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

A flop Bharat Jodo Yatra could unleash more resignations from a party which under its current leadership is dying a slow death, warns Virendra Kapoor.

Kashmiri Pandit employees 'surrender' as govt 'stops' salaries

Kashmiri Pandit employees 'surrender' as govt 'stops' salaries

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has neither accepted nor rejected the demand but the protest had to be suspended as stopping of salaries is 'choking us financially', protesters affiliated to the All Migrant (Displaced) Employees Association Kashmir (AMEAK) said.

The past was another country

The past was another country

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'Where children are told soothing bedtime tales, our daily fare were stories of the bloodshed my family had witnessed, scenes, my father said, of the sewers turning red and the overpowering stench of corpses,' remembers Sunil Sethi.

PM lays foundation of facility to produce C-295 transport aircraft

PM lays foundation of facility to produce C-295 transport aircraft

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

It is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes.

Dalit scholar arrested for FB post on Durga's suspension

Dalit scholar arrested for FB post on Durga's suspension

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Eminent Dalit scholar, Kamal Bharti, was arrested in Rampur on Tuesday on a complaint by Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan's aide for his alleged Facebook post on suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal.

Job Quotas In Private Sector?

Job Quotas In Private Sector?

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Rather than a blind reproduction of the government template, a more productive way of enforcing affirmative action in the private sector could be to emulate an American model, suggests Kanika Datta.

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu's latest budget offers path-breaking initiatives and major boost for social infrastructure, which other state governments are sure to follow in the coming years, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.