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GoM divided on Telangana; to meet again on Wednesday

GoM divided on Telangana; to meet again on Wednesday

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The just-concluded meeting of the Group of Ministers has remained inconclusive and the same team would meet again on Wednesday. The contentious issue was the creation of a Rayal-Telangana and the GoM sought to know if this could be proposed despite it not being part of the Cabinet note.

Cong moves EC against Kejriwal's bribe remarks

Cong moves EC against Kejriwal's bribe remarks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Irked by his "bribe remarks" made at a poll rally on Sunday, Congress has moved the Election Commission against AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal demanding action against him.

Uncertainty looms over renewal of mining leases

Uncertainty looms over renewal of mining leases

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Iron ore deposits in the Donimali mine are estimated at 143 million tonnes and worth around Rs 40,000 crore. NMDC had leased the mine in 1968 for a period of 50 years. The lease expired on November 3, 2018.

AAP gives ticket to people who housed struggling Kejriwal

AAP gives ticket to people who housed struggling Kejriwal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Naren Jain and Harjeet Singh have been given tickets for MCD polls and assembly bypoll respectively.

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Fed up with the treatment at the Nagpur central jail, his advocate has decided he will no longer deliver anything for Professor Saibaba, leaving it to the jail authorities to fulfill their legal responsibility to look after the professor.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

CBI raids Chidambaram, son over 'favours' to Peter, Indrani's INX Media

CBI raids Chidambaram, son over 'favours' to Peter, Indrani's INX Media

Rediff.com16 May 2017

FIR says that the officials by virtue of influence exercised over them by Karti, not only ignored the serious illegality on the part of INX Media on both the counts but also deliberately showed undue favours to INX Group.

US House votes to block funding for Obama immigration orders

US House votes to block funding for Obama immigration orders

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The measures passed 236-191 votes immediately drew sharp reaction from the White House.

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

India ranks 11th among countries of origin for Deferred Action for Children Arrival students.

Modi in trouble with EC for flashing BJP symbol during presser

Modi in trouble with EC for flashing BJP symbol during presser

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The Election Commission has taken action against Narendra Modi for flashing the Bharatiya Janata Party symbol while addressing a presser after he cast his vote in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Kerala excise minister quits over bar bribery charges

Kerala excise minister quits over bar bribery charges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Kerala Excise Minister K Babu resigned on Saturday hours after a Thrissur court ordered the vigilance department to register an FIR against him in the bar bribery scam.

Tharoor charged with abetment to suicide in Sunanda Pushkar death

Tharoor charged with abetment to suicide in Sunanda Pushkar death

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Shashi Tharoor called the chargesheet "preposterous" and said he intends to contest it "vigorously".

Muzaffarpur rapes: BJP MP demands Bihar minister's resignation

Muzaffarpur rapes: BJP MP demands Bihar minister's resignation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

All the officials, suspended with immediate effect, have been charged with "failure to take adequate legal action" with regard to "assault.

'Enough is enough': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis tells doctors to return to work

'Enough is enough': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis tells doctors to return to work

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Making a statement in the legislative assembly, Fadnavis said, "Enough is enough. If the doctors fail to resume work today, government will not sit quietly. We cannot leave the patients to die. I am making a final attempt to break the deadlock today by meeting the doctors' representatives. If no solution is found and doctors don't resume work, they should be prepared to face legal action."

'If Mamata wants, violence can stop in 3 days'

'If Mamata wants, violence can stop in 3 days'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'If Mamata Banerjee doesn't want, then violence cannot be stopped.'

Trump 'didn't conspire with Russia' in 2016 polls: US attorney general

Trump 'didn't conspire with Russia' in 2016 polls: US attorney general

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'While this (Mueller's) report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him" and sets out evidence on "both sides of the question'

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death for child abuse

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death for child abuse

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The Bill, which was already approved by the Rajya Sabha, defines child pornography, making it punishable.

JD-U comes out in support of Cong for Leader of Opposition post

JD-U comes out in support of Cong for Leader of Opposition post

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The Janata Dal-United on Friday announced its support to Congress for the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha even as the treasury side has kept suspense over the issue.

Wikipedia expose: Sanjay Jha tenders apology to Subramanaian Swamy

Wikipedia expose: Sanjay Jha tenders apology to Subramanaian Swamy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha on Monday tendered an unconditional apology to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy for calling him a Central Intelligence Agency agent in a tweet and said that he had no wilful intention to defame him.

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Losing power after having come so close, Yediyurappa was determined to regain the reins of power from H D Kumaraswamy.

CONCACAF lawyers warn of serious risks if reforms fail

CONCACAF lawyers warn of serious risks if reforms fail

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

CONCACAF, the corruption-plagued soccer organisation for North and Central America and the Caribbean, could face dramatic consequences, including being disbanded, if it fails to reform, the organisation's lawyers have told its members.

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

According to the government's notification, 10 central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology Act for computer interception and analysis, ministry of home affairs officials said.

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf traces the journey of PM-CARES from its founding to finally admitting it is not a government fund.

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

"Terrorists won't win," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured four.

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley witll spearhead the campaign with BJP President Amit Shah as its chief strategist.

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What transpired between OPS and Modi in Delhi?

What transpired between OPS and Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com22 May 2017

What transpired between O Panneerselvam and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi? R Rajagopalan reveals.

Delhi, Haryana to launch food security scheme on Aug 20

Delhi, Haryana to launch food security scheme on Aug 20

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The Congress on Saturday rubbished media reports that it is going to use the Food Security ordinance as a trump card in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, saying the United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre has come up with various schemes in the social sector and for the nation's welfare during its nine-year rule.

Not opposed to food bill but want discussion in Par: Pawar

Not opposed to food bill but want discussion in Par: Pawar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Making it clear that he was not opposed to the National Food Security Bill, Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Friday said he would prefer it to be approved by Parliament after a debate.

Not opposed to Food Bill but want discussion: Pawar

Not opposed to Food Bill but want discussion: Pawar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The bill, considered by many in the Congress as a gamechanger which could boost its prospects in the Lok Sabha election, was tabled in the Budget Session but could not be taken up for discussion as Opposition stalled Parliament over a rash of scams under United Progressive Alliance.

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The Centre said that there was no legal provision to declare a disaster as a national calamity, amid demands for declaring the floods as a national disaster.

United States asks Swiss to extradite 7 in FIFA inquiry

United States asks Swiss to extradite 7 in FIFA inquiry

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The United States has asked Switzerland to extradite seven FIFA officials arrested in an investigation into a global bribery scandal at soccer's governing body, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) said on Thursday.

'The CBI has to be blamed'

'The CBI has to be blamed'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'In the CBI's history, a situation like this has never ever occurred.'

Corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar has links with Mallya, says ED

Corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar has links with Mallya, says ED

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

ED has submitted a chart of total $60.54 million received by the firms directly or indirectly owned by Talwar between April 23, 2008 to February 6, 2009.

Will Karunanidhi be buried at Marina Beach? HC to decide today

Will Karunanidhi be buried at Marina Beach? HC to decide today

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu chief secretary said that the request could not be sanctioned, owing to the legal issues at Marina Beach.

I-T probe into alleged tax evasion by Adani

I-T probe into alleged tax evasion by Adani

Rediff.com21 May 2014

This will add to the woes of the conglomerate that had received a show-cause notice from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) last week for alleged over-valuation of imported machinery by Rs 2,000 crore.

US Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare tax subsidies

US Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare tax subsidies

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Shares of hospital operators, health services providers and insurers rallied broadly

Sack Shinde if charges by former Home Secy are proved: BJP

Sack Shinde if charges by former Home Secy are proved: BJP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

In the wake of claims by former Home Secretary R K Singh, BJP on Tuesday said Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde should be sacked if it is proved in an inquiry that he tried to prevent Delhi Police from taking action against an associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

For cashless economy, govt wants to cap cash transactions at Rs 200,000

For cashless economy, govt wants to cap cash transactions at Rs 200,000

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Earlier, while presenting the Budget on February 1, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had proposed to cap cash transactions at Rs 300,000 with effect from April 1.