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Election officer slaps notice on AAP over violent protest

Election officer slaps notice on AAP over violent protest

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A notice was on Thursday slapped on the Aam Aadmi Party by election authorities for alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct over Tuesday's violent protest by Arvind Kejriwal party supporters outside the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in the national capital.

Why Djokovic may skip Australian Open

Why Djokovic may skip Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and said he is unsure if he would defend his title at next year's Australian Open.

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

PIX: USA's Tausaga wins shock discus gold; Tamberi on podium

PIX: USA's Tausaga wins shock discus gold; Tamberi on podium

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

All the action from the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday...

SC fixes Dec 15 deadline for inclusion in Assam NRC, allows 5 more documents as proof

SC fixes Dec 15 deadline for inclusion in Assam NRC, allows 5 more documents as proof

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

These five documents are: NRC of 1951, voter list of 1966, voter list of 1971, refugee registration certificate till 1971 and ration card issued till 1971.

Will Djokovic be allowed to enter US for Indian Wells?

Will Djokovic be allowed to enter US for Indian Wells?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Indian Wells organisers said on Tuesday that world number two Novak Djokovic had been placed in the tournament's draw but it was unclear if the Serbian would be permitted to enter the United States.

Son of a tailor, Altaf wins J&K's first cycling gold at Khelo Games

Son of a tailor, Altaf wins J&K's first cycling gold at Khelo Games

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The son of a financially constrained tailor in Srinagar, Adil Altaf blazed to glory in the Boys 70km road race on Saturday.

Chinese telcos feel new rule doesn't place curbs on them

Chinese telcos feel new rule doesn't place curbs on them

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Chinese telecom gear giant Huawei Technologies has sought permission for access to the government's 'Trusted Telecom Portal' which went live on June 15 so that it can share details about the telecom products which telecom service providers have agreed to buy from it. The move is significant as sources close to the development say that, according to Chinese telecom companies' interpretation, the new National Security Directive on the telecom sector does not in any way prohibit them from participating in the process of selling telecom equipment of any kind to private telcos. The firm is waiting for a response from the government. It declined to comment.

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.

Background checks: 4 tips to have a clean profile

Background checks: 4 tips to have a clean profile

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The photograph/s that we post, the comments and likes that we share on other people's timelines are all important reference points for hiring managers and recruiters, says Aashish Taneja.

Women bartenders' new dress code: Salwar kameez!

Women bartenders' new dress code: Salwar kameez!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Women can now work as bartenders in Karnataka albeit under a dress code that forms part of the government guidelines which received the high court nod on Tuesday.

No proposal to bring blackmoney amnesty scheme: Govt

No proposal to bring blackmoney amnesty scheme: Govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The government on Friday said there was no proposal to bring amnesty scheme for declaring undisclosed income.

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Rediff.com12 May 2023

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma.

SC grants more time to Centre for filing response in Pegasus

SC grants more time to Centre for filing response in Pegasus

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Centre had earlier filed a short affidavit on the matter.

Did National coach Roy ask Manika to throw match?

Did National coach Roy ask Manika to throw match?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India's table tennis star Manika Batra alleged that national coach Soumyadeep Roy asked her to throw a match during the Olympic qualifiers in March and that was the main reason she refused his help during the Tokyo Games.

Murray supports calls for more players to get vaccinated

Murray supports calls for more players to get vaccinated

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'You might just have to leave (for Australia) a few weeks earlier than everyone else. That's the player's choice. If the local government puts that in place then I would support that. It would be great if more players got vaccinated.'

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod wins discus bronze but celebrations on hold

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod wins discus bronze but celebrations on hold

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Left bed-ridden for close to 10 years after falling off a cliff, Indian discus thrower Vinod Kumar scripted an astonishing tale of resilience by clinching a bronze medal in the men's F52 event at the Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday but a protest has put his celebrations on hold for now.

From electronics to semiconductor, MNCs in search of policy stability

From electronics to semiconductor, MNCs in search of policy stability

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Their favourite alternatives: Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Note, India is missing from that list. And this is despite an attractive financial incentive scheme for OSAT players. The reason, said a senior executive of a US chip company who had a meeting in Taiwan just a few weeks ago, is that "they want more predictability in government policy because they plan to put in big money."

Sri Sri event: NGT questions Centre over clearances

Sri Sri event: NGT questions Centre over clearances

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The Green Panel also questioned the building up of pontoon bridge by the army on river Yamuna for the festival, and asked the Delhi Development Authority counsel as who gave the permission for setting it up.

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar, by 2:1 majority, held that the grant of the environmental clearance and the notification for change in land use for the project was valid.

Appointment row: Kejriwal to meet President today

Appointment row: Kejriwal to meet President today

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday evening amidst escalating tensions between his government and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung over the appointment of senior IAS officer Shakuntala Gamlin as acting chief secretary.

Reports of incursions from Pakistan baseless: Salman Bashir

Reports of incursions from Pakistan baseless: Salman Bashir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Pakistan High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir said there was need for a "broad-ranging, sincere and clear-sighted" dialogue between New Delhi and Islamabad to resolve all issues between the two countries.

SC collegium proposes 2 judges for elevation, but not unanimously

SC collegium proposes 2 judges for elevation, but not unanimously

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Allahabad high court Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Gujarat high court Chief Justice Aravind Kumar for elevation as apex court judges.

US court approves extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

US court approves extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

Rediff.com18 May 2023

India's National Investigation Agency is probing into his role in the 26/11 attacks carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in 2008.

Desai wins India's first gold at Dubai Para Athletics GP

Desai wins India's first gold at Dubai Para Athletics GP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Desai, a former gold medallist at the Fazza Championships, led from start to finish to end the race in 24.42 seconds, ahead of Thailand's Denpoom Kotcharang (25.78 sec) and Kenneth Jenssen Heggdal of Norway (27.08 sec).

Olympics: Spanish athletes will all get COVID-19 vaccine

Olympics: Spanish athletes will all get COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

All Spanish athletes competing at this year's Tokyo Olympics will be vaccinated against COVID-19 before heading to the Games, the President of Spain's National Council for Sports Jose Manuel Franco said on Wednesday.

Could have done more: WhatsApp on snooping row

Could have done more: WhatsApp on snooping row

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

In a communication to the ministry of electronics and information technology, the messaging service said it was committed to protecting the privacy of its over 400 million users in India.

Are e-pharmacies illegal in India?

Are e-pharmacies illegal in India?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The legal regime does not permit home delivery of medicines, tough owing to situation of COVID-19 pandemic and an emergency-like situation, the government allowed the home delivery of medicines but it was meant for only neighbourhood pharmacies, AIOCD said.

Modi govt takes UPA line, won't disclose Netaji Bose files

Modi govt takes UPA line, won't disclose Netaji Bose files

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Taking the line adopted by the previous Congress-led UPA government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Office has refused to disclose records related to Subhash Chandra Bose's death as it rejected the argument that there was a larger public interest involved in making them public.

Allahabad HC quashes Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA, orders his immediate release

Allahabad HC quashes Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA, orders his immediate release

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Khan has been in jail since January after he delivered the allegedly provocative speech at the AMU during the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests in December last year. He is lodged in Mathura jail.

Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

LG Jung transferred of several senior officials engaged in flagship projects of the government, prompting Kejriwal to accuse the PM of being "hell bent" to "destroy" Delhi.

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The former world champion ended with a total lift of 201kg (88kg+113kg), which is far from her personal best.

SAI sacks Chandran after pregnancy test controversy

SAI sacks Chandran after pregnancy test controversy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

The Sports Authority of India terminated the services of Dr P M S Chandran as its medical consultant with immediate effect "for gross indiscipline and spreading disinformation" following the controversy surrounding the pregnancy tests conducted on World Championships-bound women boxers.

Illegal snooping not possible in India: IT minister in Lok Sabha

Illegal snooping not possible in India: IT minister in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

More than 300 verified mobile phone numbers, including of two serving ministers, over 40 journalists, three opposition leaders and one sitting judge besides scores of business persons and activists in India could have been targeted for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to government agencies, an international media consortium reported on Sunday.

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