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Official behind 'Swadeshi' goof-up transferred to parent cadre

Official behind 'Swadeshi' goof-up transferred to parent cadre

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An order issued by the ministry of home affairs on Wednesday said Deputy Inspector General Meena has been "recalled" by the Central Reserve Police Force. Another CRPF DIG, Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, will be the new CEO of the canteens board with immediate effect for a period of three months, it added.

Did COVID-19 positive Ronaldo break health protocol?

Did COVID-19 positive Ronaldo break health protocol?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Yes, I think so, if there hadn't been any specific authorisation from the health authority.'

1,900 private security guards to be deployed at airports

1,900 private security guards to be deployed at airports

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

ersonnel in a revamp that aims to provide cost-effective, reliable, and professionally competent security service at airports. Aneesh Phadnis reports.

'The virus doesn't care what your tennis ranking is'

'The virus doesn't care what your tennis ranking is'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Australia's Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews said he opposed special arrangements to let unvaccinated athletes compete in the state, which is scheduled to host the Grand Slam at Melbourne Park in January.

Pistorius hasn't served enough time; denied parole

Pistorius hasn't served enough time; denied parole

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Former South Africa Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2016 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been denied parole, South Africa's prison authorities and a lawyer for the victim's family said on Friday.

CBI expresses reservations over Lokpal, writes to law ministry

CBI expresses reservations over Lokpal, writes to law ministry

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Central Bureau of Investigation has written to the law minister expressing reservations over the new provisions introduced through Lokpal where the agency will have to take the nod of Central Vigilance Commission before filing charge sheets in cases referred by the anti-corruption watchdog.

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the home of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 30 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.

SC allows, HC stays telecast of Sudarshan TV show on Muslims in UPSC

SC allows, HC stays telecast of Sudarshan TV show on Muslims in UPSC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The apex court refused to restrain pre-broadcast ban on Sudarshan TV from telecasting 'Bindas Bol' programme but the high court in an interim order stayed the telecast of the show which was scheduled for Friday itself at 8 pm. The news on the issue came from the high court where a bench of Justice Navin Chawla restrained the Sudarshan TV from telecasting its programme on the petition filed by former and present students of Jamia Millia Islamia University.

SC asks lawyers not to wear coats, long gowns in view of COVID-19

SC asks lawyers not to wear coats, long gowns in view of COVID-19

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'It is notified for the information of all concerned that considering the medical advice, as a precautionary measure to contain spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection under the prevailing conditions, the Competent Authority has been pleased to direct that the advocates may wear 'plain white-shirt/white-salwar-kameez/white saree, with a plain-white neck band' during the hearings before the Supreme Court of India through Virtual Court System till medical exigencies exist or until further orders,' said the notification, issued by apex court Secretary General, Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar.

Sailor Sarvanan trains in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

Sailor Sarvanan trains in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Saravanan will be competing in the Laser Standard Class.

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

China silent on falling debris of its space rocket amid rising concerns

China silent on falling debris of its space rocket amid rising concerns

Rediff.com6 May 2021

China on Thursday declined to comment on reports that the debris of its Long March 5B rocket, which last week launched the core module of the country's space station, is set to re-enter the earth's atmosphere this weekend, amid concerns that it could cause damage if it crashes in civilian areas.

SC stays its order directing eviction of 11.8 lakh forest dwellers

SC stays its order directing eviction of 11.8 lakh forest dwellers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The apex court posted the matter for further hearing on July 10.

Delhi HC orders release of Tandoor murder case convict Sushil Sharma

Delhi HC orders release of Tandoor murder case convict Sushil Sharma

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The high court set aside and quashed the recommendations of the sentence review board (SRB) which had rejected Sharma's representation for pre-mature release.

HC allows termination of 16-yr-old sexual assault victim's pregnancy

HC allows termination of 16-yr-old sexual assault victim's pregnancy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Delhi high court has allowed a 16-year-old girl, an alleged sexual assault victim, to undergo termination of nearly 24-week pregnancy after her father, who earlier consented to the minor's abortion, did not come forward to sign the consent form.

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A three-member commission probing the encounter of gangster Vikas Dubey has given a clean chit to police, stating their version of events about his death were supported by evidence.

Same-sex marriage: I am sorry Mr solicitor, we are in charge, SC tells govt

Same-sex marriage: I am sorry Mr solicitor, we are in charge, SC tells govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that the nature and tenability of the preliminary objection will depend on the canvass the petitioners open up and the court wants to have a view of their argument.

Married sons of deceased officials will also get jobs

Married sons of deceased officials will also get jobs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Appointment will be subject to the conditions that the candidate is eligible and fulfil the criteria

2024 to be a Modi vs Kejriwal battle: Sisodia after raids

2024 to be a Modi vs Kejriwal battle: Sisodia after raids

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Addressing a press conference a day after the CBI raid against him, Sisodia expressed apprehension that the agency or the Enforcement Directorate (ED) may arrest him in the next 3-4 days, while Chief Minister Kejriwal, who has been aggressively taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party in Modi's home state, announced on Twitter that he will be touring Gujarat with Sisodia from Monday.

Felani Khatun killing case: BSF jawan acquitted on re-trial

Felani Khatun killing case: BSF jawan acquitted on re-trial

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A special Border Security Force court has acquitted upon retrial a jawan of the border guarding force in a case of the alleged illegal killing of a Bangladeshi girl in 2011 which is being followed with great interest by the two neighbours.

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The world of golf was left stunned as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight, announced a shock agreement!

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Novak Djokovic is prepared to miss the French Open and Wimbledon if COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory at the Grand Slams but he is not against inoculation, the world number one tennis player said.

Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' with visa cancellation

Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' with visa cancellation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The Serbian champion said he hoped the focus would now return to tennis

Giriraj Singh granted anticipatory bail

Giriraj Singh granted anticipatory bail

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Giriraj Singh on Friday got some relief as a Patna court granted him anticipatory bail for his alleged hate speeches during election campaign.

Govt sets up panel for allocation of cancelled coal blocks

Govt sets up panel for allocation of cancelled coal blocks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

To ensure smooth allocation of 204 cancelled coal blocks, the government has set up a high-level inter-ministerial panel that would provide advise on policy issues and interact with the industry.

Same address for Irani's husband's co, Goa bar: Cong

Same address for Irani's husband's co, Goa bar: Cong

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The controversial Silly Souls bar and restaurant operates from the same address -- House No. 452, Bouta Vaddo, Assagao -- from which a company controlled by Irani's husband and family, Eightall Food and Beverage, conducts its primary business, Chodankar said.

Counrties must ensure global competencies for growth

Counrties must ensure global competencies for growth

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The means to do so via an expanded Aadhaar system is easily at hand, too.

Why only girls, women need to be controlled at night, HC asks Kerala govt

Why only girls, women need to be controlled at night, HC asks Kerala govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Justice Devan Ramachandran said there is no need to fear the night and the government should ensure that it was safe to go out after dark for everyone.

BSNL told to stay 4G tender for Rs 90000 cr over allegations

BSNL told to stay 4G tender for Rs 90000 cr over allegations

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade has asked the telecom department and State-owned BSNL to put on hold the tender for setting up 4G network, valued at Rs 9,000 crore, after allegations emerged that the tender favoured foreign companies. The tender was floated by BSNL in March under the new management for setting up the 4G network.

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

A good wealth manager is as important as a right mix of asset allocation in creating wealth in your lifetime.

Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

In April 2016, the then CIC M Sridhar Acharyulu had directed the Delhi University and the Gujarat University to provide information to Kejriwal on the degrees that Modi received.

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva is one of the youngest Olympic athletes to test positive for a banned substance

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'No War': Russia's Zvonareva sends message at Miami Open

'No War': Russia's Zvonareva sends message at Miami Open

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The gesture comes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

Neeraj to train in Finland ahead of Diamond League

Neeraj to train in Finland ahead of Diamond League

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Neeraj Chopra is set to switch his training base from Turkey to Finland which will host the Paavo Nurmi Games

'A civil democratic society can ill afford sacrificing the procedural safeguards legislatively provided'

'A civil democratic society can ill afford sacrificing the procedural safeguards legislatively provided'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'Sanction serves the salutary object of providing safeguard to the accused from unwarranted prosecution and the agony and trauma of trial, and in the context of the stringent provisions of the UAPA, is an integral facet of due process of law.' If the report to the sanctioning officer for the first five accused in the case lacked the qualities required under the law, then for Professor Saibaba, the sanction came much after his trial had started!

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The UK government made its first major commitment to support UN Security Council reforms and India's permanent membership within it as part of a refreshed defence and foreign policy review tabled in Parliament on Monday.

Hard choice for MSME med device makers: Get licence by Oct 1 or shut shop

Hard choice for MSME med device makers: Get licence by Oct 1 or shut shop

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The transition of Class A and Class B medical device makers to the licensing regime by October 1 seems to be an uphill task with several small and medium manufacturers saying they are still awaiting the audit from the government authorities. If the licenses don't come through, either due to lack of audits or MSME units not clearing the audits, then a few thousand small-scale medical device units will face the issue of business continuity in three weeks. Class A medical devices are those with low to moderate risk to the patient or user (surgical dressings for example), while Class B medical devices refer to devices with moderate risks that require special controls (catheters for example).

WHO team tasked to probe origins of Covid to visit China on January 14

WHO team tasked to probe origins of Covid to visit China on January 14

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Confirming the visit, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing on Monday that China supported scientists around the world to conduct a global study on the origins and transmission routes of the virus.