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SC directs Centre, Manipur govt on security, relief and rehabilitation efforts

SC directs Centre, Manipur govt on security, relief and rehabilitation efforts

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The apex court ordered adequate steps to be taken for protecting places of worship.

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Within six months, outlets carrying Vicks jumped from 60,000 pharmacies to 750,000 general stores. The trade boycott collapsed. Consumers were happy, finding Vicks now at every street corner. A fascinating excerpt from Gurcharan Das's Another Sort of Freedom.

Archery: Deepika falters on return; fails to qualify for Asian Games

Archery: Deepika falters on return; fails to qualify for Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Former World No 1 Deepika Kumari, who was making a comeback after her maternity break, on Monday failed to make the Indian team for the Asian Games, World Cup and World Championships slated later this year.

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.

ED raids ex-Karnataka minister Roshan Baig in Rs 4000 cr scam

ED raids ex-Karnataka minister Roshan Baig in Rs 4000 cr scam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Officials said multiple premises of Baig and his associates are being raided by the agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Asian Champions Trophy: Tamil Nadu gears up with fan parks in every district

Asian Champions Trophy: Tamil Nadu gears up with fan parks in every district

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Tamil Nadu leg of the 'Pass the Ball' Trophy Tour, a crucial part of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 build-up campaign, came to a successful conclusion on Monday.

PMLA case: Deshmukh kingpin behind conspiracy, misused position, says ED

PMLA case: Deshmukh kingpin behind conspiracy, misused position, says ED

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The agency also alleged that Deshmukh exercised undue influence to pass favourable transfers and postings of the police officials.

Jet Airways cannot claim historical right on airport slots: Govt to NCLT

Jet Airways cannot claim historical right on airport slots: Govt to NCLT

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The ministry and the civil aviation regulator have said the government will consider the airline's request for slots as per existing policy.

Chhattisgarh babu drains out 41 lakh litres of water to find mobile phone

Chhattisgarh babu drains out 41 lakh litres of water to find mobile phone

Rediff.com26 May 2023

A Chhattisgarh government employee allegedly drained out 41 lakh litres of water from a weir after his mobile phone fell into it in the state's Kanker district, an official said on Friday.

RBI meet: Focus turns to public sector bank boards' strategic role

RBI meet: Focus turns to public sector bank boards' strategic role

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A plea that the banking regulator's stress should be on the strategic role of boards and an increase in the remuneration of independent directors were among the issues put forward to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) top brass in its interaction with the full boards of state-run banks held on Monday. The meeting, the first leg of first-of-its-kind interactions with the boards of state-run banks, will now be followed by those of private banks in Mumbai on May 29. The RBI's press release, issued late on Monday, did not refer to the specific points that found mention in the deliberations, but top sources told Business Standard the twin concerns were taken up in the open-house interaction with the banking regulator's brass.

Govt not to allow review of convicted bureaucrats' suspension

Govt not to allow review of convicted bureaucrats' suspension

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has decided to amend the All India Services (discipline and appeal) Rules, 1969, applicable to IAS, IPS and IFS officers, in this regard.

In rare move, railways prematurely retires 32 officers

In rare move, railways prematurely retires 32 officers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The only time in recent history when the railways undertook such a move was in 2016-17 when four officers were prematurely retired.

'Transgender weightlifter's presence in Tokyo Olympics unfair'

'Transgender weightlifter's presence in Tokyo Olympics unfair'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Hubbard, who competed in men's competitions before transitioning in 2013, is set to become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Tokyo Olympics

Don't fix posters outside homes of COVID patients: SC

Don't fix posters outside homes of COVID patients: SC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

While hearing the matter on December 1, the top court had observed that once posters or signages are pasted outside the homes of COVID patients, the people affected are treated as "untouchables", reflecting a different "ground reality".

France begins judicial probe into Rafale deal

France begins judicial probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The Congress urged Modi to come forward and order a JPC probe into the Rafale deal.

Huge boost for India's sportsperson in Union Budget

Huge boost for India's sportsperson in Union Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Sports Ministry has got a fillip with the government allocating Rs 3,397.32 crore, an increase of Rs 723.97 crore, in the Union Budget on Wednesday.

Pogba 'receiving threats from organised gang'

Pogba 'receiving threats from organised gang'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Mathias Pogba spoke in French, Spanish, English and Italian in the video and promised to make "great revelations" about his younger brother and the 2018 World Cup-winner's agent Rafaela Pimenta.

No medical exemptions granted to Australian Open players

No medical exemptions granted to Australian Open players

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

No tennis players hoping to compete at the Australian Open have yet been granted medical exemption from vaccination, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Thursday, as he reiterated that everyone at Melbourne Park would need to be fully inoculated.

No response on sanction to try govt servants in coal scam: CBI

No response on sanction to try govt servants in coal scam: CBI

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The agency said files of the case were sent to competent authority.

Google slams CCI enquiry; says it's 'tainted'

Google slams CCI enquiry; says it's 'tainted'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Google has termed as "tainted" the investigations done against it by CCI, contending that the two informants on whose complaint the fair trade regulator has initiated the enquiry were working at the same office that was investigating the tech major. This was "against the principles of natural justice", Google said in the petition filed before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), adding the Competition Commission of India (CCI) should have refrained from initiating an investigation based on a complaint filed by their own employees. "At the very least, the Commission could have debarred the Informants from working in the DG office while the investigation was ongoing, to ensure that the investigating officer was able to impartially assess the case without any influence, such that no concerns could arise on the independence of the investigation," said Google.

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Minority investors of SpiceJet might be feeling cold-shouldered.

Global leaks: Why ED can't probe these 'culprits'

Global leaks: Why ED can't probe these 'culprits'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

This is because no prosecution complaint has been filed in any of these cases under the Black Money Act.

EC bars uncertified political content on NaMo TV

EC bars uncertified political content on NaMo TV

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The EC said any political content has to be permitted by the local media certification committee

Kabbadi Toilet Scandal: Dhawan Urges Yogi To Take Action

Kabbadi Toilet Scandal: Dhawan Urges Yogi To Take Action

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'This is very disheartening to see Kabaddi players at a State level tournament having food in toilet. Would request @myogiadityanath & @UPGovtSports to look into the same and take necessary action,'

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

As the United States focuses on the Indo-Pacific, in particular the Quad, the Biden administration needs to address India's ties with Russia and its 'downward trend of democratic values and institutions', said a report by the Democratic Party of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.

Kabaddi players served food in toilet: Who's to blame?

Kabaddi players served food in toilet: Who's to blame?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) on Wednesday washed its hands off the incident of the organisers of a state-level sub-junior girls' tournament allegedly serving food from a toilet in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, saying the national body was not in any way involved in the staging of the event.

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Indian society may be more advanced than we think it is, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

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.

Stain on Modi govt's legacy will never wash off: Cong on Bilkis case convicts

Stain on Modi govt's legacy will never wash off: Cong on Bilkis case convicts

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Singhvi said when the release was ordered on August 15, the Modi government maintained a studied and deliberate silence on freeing the criminals, an action which has drawn legitimate criticism the world over and "exposed our system to widespread shame and ridicule".

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.

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A wrap from Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Sunday.

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said "dangers are emanating from outfits", including some foreign universities, doubling up as centres of subversive anti-India activities out to demolish the country's civilisation ethos and sully and muddy its growth.

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.'

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India's champion athletes returned to a rousing reception when they landed home on Tuesday after their spectacular showing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Rebel Foods to run Wendy's restaurants

Rebel Foods to run Wendy's restaurants

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Rebel Foods, the world's largest internet restaurant company, has entered into a deal with American burger giant Wendy's to run its restaurants in India. The partnership includes committing to the development of traditional restaurants and building on their existing development agreement for cloud kitchens. In this expanded, new franchise commitment, Rebel will help the brand grow its restaurant model in India with digital expertise in delivery, automation, and innovation.

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.

'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.

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.

Court pulls up Tihar officials over daily call facility to Khalid, Sharjeel

Court pulls up Tihar officials over daily call facility to Khalid, Sharjeel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

On Monday, another accused Meeran Haider also applied to the restoration of inmate daily phone call facilities.

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.