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Sebi guidelines: God's homework is inadequate, say angels

Sebi guidelines: God's homework is inadequate, say angels

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The investor community says the move by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to bring angel funds under the Alternative Investment Funds Regulations is a mix of good and negatives.

Practice yoga, eat chyawanprash: Guidelines for recovered Covid patients

Practice yoga, eat chyawanprash: Guidelines for recovered Covid patients

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The protocol provides an approach for managing patients who have recovered from COVID-19 for care at home.

Google deleted 94,173 articles in December in India

Google deleted 94,173 articles in December in India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Google received 31,497 complaints from users and removed 94,173 pieces of content based on those complaints in December, the tech giant said in its monthly transparency report.

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Panic as leopard enters Delhi home, injures 8

Panic as leopard enters Delhi home, injures 8

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A leopard strayed into a village in north Delhi's Wazirabad early on Monday, creating panic in the area and injuring eight residents before being tranquillised by forest department officials after an over five-hour-long rescue operation.

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Expressing concern over instances of 'unwarranted' confiscation of personal devices during raids, the CJI said they highlight the pressing need to strike a balance between investigative imperatives and individual privacy rights.

India has so far been able to avoid community transmission: Vardhan

India has so far been able to avoid community transmission: Vardhan

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The nation in a post-coronavirus future could well look back on the pandemic period as a 'blessing in disguise' if Indians imbibe hand, respiratory and environmental hygiene and practise it in their everyday lives, the minister said.

Removed 61,114 content pieces in Nov in India: Google

Removed 61,114 content pieces in Nov in India: Google

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Google received 26,087 complaints from users and removed 61,114 pieces of content based on those complaints in November, the tech giant said in its monthly transparency report.

Google removed 48,594 content pieces in Oct in India

Google removed 48,594 content pieces in Oct in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In addition to reports from users, Google also removed 3,84,509 pieces of content in October as a result of automated detection.

SC to hear PIL on states checking lynching of Muslims

SC to hear PIL on states checking lynching of Muslims

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea filed by a women's organisation seeking directions to states to take immediate action in consonance with a 2018 verdict of the apex court to effectively deal with incidents of lynching and mob violence against Muslims by cow vigilantes.

Singapore to ban Kashmir Files, 'can cause enmity' among people

Singapore to ban Kashmir Files, 'can cause enmity' among people

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Kashmir Files, a Bollywood movie on the exodus of Hindus from the Muslim-majority Kashmir Valley, will be banned in multi-racial Singapore as the film has been assessed to be 'beyond' the city-state's film classification guidelines, a media report said on Monday.

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday declared her nephew Akash Anand as her 'uttaradhikari (heir)', a party office-bearer said.

SC: Profane OTT content can't be regulated by criminalising it

SC: Profane OTT content can't be regulated by criminalising it

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The top court set aside the Delhi high court verdict of March 6, 2023, by which it had upheld an order of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) asking the Delhi Police to register an FIR in connection with an episode in web series, 'College Romance', against TVF, the show's director Simarpreet Singh and actor Apoorva Arora under the Information Technology Act.

Even loudspeakers with permission removed from mosques, says UP minorities panel

Even loudspeakers with permission removed from mosques, says UP minorities panel

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Urging the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure best facilities for Muslims during the holy month of Ramzan, the state minorities commission has claimed that the local authorities are forcibly removing even those loudspeakers from mosques that had been installed as per the rules.

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Rediff.com19 May 2022

In a huge relief to animal welfare organisations and volunteers involved in feeding stray dogs, the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the interim stay on the operation of the Delhi high court order relating to the feeding of stray dogs and also stayed the same.

22 cases of JN.1 found so far, Kerala woman recovers

22 cases of JN.1 found so far, Kerala woman recovers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Twenty-two cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected in the country till Thursday, with 21 cases being reported from Goa and another from Kerala, official sources said.

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Bankers have decided to fight back against 'arbitrary arrests' and 'harassment' by probe agencies.

In 3:2 verdict SC denies queer couples adoption rights

In 3:2 verdict SC denies queer couples adoption rights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, by a 3:2 majority, on Tuesday upheld one of the adoption regulations prohibiting unmarried and queer couples from adopting children.

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.

Army steps in amid Assam Rifles vs Manipur police fight

Army steps in amid Assam Rifles vs Manipur police fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The army said it needs to be understood that due to the complex nature of the situation on the ground in Manipur, occasional differences at the tactical level do occur between various security forces.

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

No black dresses, compulsory attendance, suspension of classes between 10 am to 12 noon are among the guidelines issued by Delhi University colleges for the live telecast of the varsity's centenary celebrations to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'

BJP moves EC against Rahul's 'panauti' remark

BJP moves EC against Rahul's 'panauti' remark

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday stepped up its protest against Rahul Gandhi for his 'panauti' jibe against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged the Election Commission to take action against the Congress leader.

45 YouTube videos with 1.3 cr viewership blocked for spreading hatred: Govt

45 YouTube videos with 1.3 cr viewership blocked for spreading hatred: Govt

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The government has ordered the blocking of 45 videos from 10 YouTube channels that contained fake news and morphed content with the intent to spread hatred amongst religious communities, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Monday.

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh asked the UGC to furnish the details of steps taken on a plea by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Israel has stated that it has been working constantly to help fellow citizens.

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SOPs, issued against the backdrop of the government's plans to open up the economy, say an entire office building need not be closed if one or two cases of COVID-19 are reported there and work can resume after disinfection as per the laid down protocols. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours and all the staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, the ministry said in its 'SOPs on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices'.

Elderly, differently-abled can now get jabbed near home

Elderly, differently-abled can now get jabbed near home

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The Centre Thursday issued guidelines for vaccination near home, making it easier for the elderly and the differently-abled to get inoculated against coronavirus close to the places of their residence.

NBDSA orders TV news channels to remove 'communal' programmes

NBDSA orders TV news channels to remove 'communal' programmes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has asked News18 India, TimesNow and Zee News to remove from their online platforms videos of certain programmes aired by them after it found them to be in violation of the Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards and Specific Guidelines.

Look at what you have done: Editors' body to channels on Kanpur violence

Look at what you have done: Editors' body to channels on Kanpur violence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'The incident that caused unnecessary embarrassment to the country could have been avoided if some of the TV outlets had been mindful of the nation's constitutional commitment to secularism, as well as the journalistic ethics and guidelines that the Press Council of India has issued to handle a volatile communal situation,'

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Hearing a bunch of petitions, a division bench of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Madhuresh Prasad directed the government to immediately stop the caste-based survey, and ensure that the data already collected are secured and not shared with anybody till final orders are passed.

Clock maybe ticking for TikTok, others in India

Clock maybe ticking for TikTok, others in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

According to official sources, various states are contemplating bans on TikTok, Kwai, LIKE and other such apps over the next few months, on the worry that these platforms encourage child pornography, nudity and the spread of fake news, report Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi.

Ahead of India's deadline Facebook says, 'We aim to comply' with rules

Ahead of India's deadline Facebook says, 'We aim to comply' with rules

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The comments assume significance as social media companies are facing the deadline of May 25 to comply with the new guidelines for digital platforms.

'Allow The Magic Of Mother Nature To Inspire Your Soul!'

'Allow The Magic Of Mother Nature To Inspire Your Soul!'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Movie folk mark World Environment Day by inspirational messages and useful information.

Slap gate: SC raps UP govt, orders senior IPS office to probe case

Slap gate: SC raps UP govt, orders senior IPS office to probe case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

There cannot be any quality education if a student is sought to be penalised on the ground that he belongs to a particular community, the Supreme Court Monday said, as it pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for shoddy probe in a case where a Muslim schoolboy was allegedly slapped by his classmates on the instruction of his teacher in Muzaffarnagar.

Follow quota law for admission in research, recruitment at IITs: SC

Follow quota law for admission in research, recruitment at IITs: SC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Act provides for quotas in teaching positions in central institutions for persons from Scheduled Castes/Tribes, socially and educationally backward classes, and those from economically weaker sections.

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked a petitioner, who has sought the constitution of an independent committee under a retired apex court judge to inquire into the incidents of sexual assault and violence in Manipur, to mention his plea for listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.

'You will see same sex marriage laws in near future'

'You will see same sex marriage laws in near future'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'This government has done positive things, we got the Transgender Persons (protection of rights) Act under this government. Dheere-dheere hota hai.'