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HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Last week, the court had refused to grant any interim relief to the petitioning players and said in the meantime, if a reserved category player is being maintained, the petitioners' names should be considered.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Stressing on the 'Make in India' initiative, a Ministry of Defence appointed committee has recommended enhanced private sector involvement by granting manufacturers tax and import concessions.

Amit Shah talks to rival Kuki, Meitei leaders for restoring peace

Amit Shah talks to rival Kuki, Meitei leaders for restoring peace

Rediff.com31 May 2023

He also held another meeting with a delegation of civil society organisations as part of his outreach and they expressed their commitment to peace and assured that they would work for restoring normalcy in Manipur.

Bhupendra Patel elected as Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Bhupendra Patel elected as Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Patel's name was declared as the leader of the legislative party unanimously at the meeting held at the party's state headquarters 'Kamalam'.

Govt aid for sick PSUs with strings

Govt aid for sick PSUs with strings

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

New Cong campaign to 'spread Rahul Gandhi's message'

New Cong campaign to 'spread Rahul Gandhi's message'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The Congress will launch a two-month door-to-door campaign across India from next week to spread Rahul Gandhi's message among the masses, senior leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday.

Amid crisis, CWC meet on Sunday on Congress chief election

Amid crisis, CWC meet on Sunday on Congress chief election

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Sources said besides giving approval to the polls schedule, the members of the CWC, the party's highest decision-making body, could also express confidence in the leadership provided by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

UEFA opens investigation into Barca payments to ex-refereeing official

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex closed at an all-time high of 62,272.68 on Thursday, tracking a firm trend in global markets after the US Fed minutes indicated a slower pace of rate increase that bolstered investors' sentiment. Extending its rally to the third straight day, the 30-share BSE benchmark rallied 762.10 points or 1.24 per cent to settle at 62,272.68, its record closing peak. During the day, it jumped 901.75 points or 1.46 per cent to its lifetime high of 62,412.33.he broader NSE Nifty gained 216.85 points or 1.19 per cent to end at 18,484.10.

Xi Humiliates Predecessor Hu!

Xi Humiliates Predecessor Hu!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

In scenes replicating purges at party conferences in Pyongyang, Xi Jinping appeared to borrow from Kim Jong Un's playbook when he had Hu Jintao, his predecessor as Communist party general secretary and president of the People's Republic of China, evicted from the final session of the 20th party congress on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in full view.

Countdown to elect new Cong chief begins, party says will stick to schedule

Countdown to elect new Cong chief begins, party says will stick to schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Mistry said the election authority is in the process of finalising the AICC delegates who will vote in the crucial election for the top party post.

Anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, vaccines set to become cheaper

Anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, vaccines set to become cheaper

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Anti-infectives like Ivermectin, Mupirocin and Meropenem have also been added to the list, taking the total drugs under it to 384.

AIFF requests FIFA to lift ban after SC verdict

AIFF requests FIFA to lift ban after SC verdict

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The top court also postponed the August 28 elections of the AIFF by one week to allow a changed electoral college and the start of the nomination process.

SC bats for including CJI in picking chief election commissioner to avoid 'yes man'

SC bats for including CJI in picking chief election commissioner to avoid 'yes man'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in the consultative process for the appointment of chief election commissioner would ensure independence of the poll panel.

Insurance for 1 crore poor families

Insurance for 1 crore poor families

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Under the scheme, all rural landless households will be provided life and disability insurance cover. On death due to accident and permanent disability due to accident, the family would get Rs 75,000. In case of partial disability due to accident, the insurance cover would be Rs 37,500.The premium to be charged under the scheme is Rs 200 per annum per member, of which 50 per cent will be contributed by the central government and remaining by state governments.

MPs against IOC divestment: Naik

MPs against IOC divestment: Naik

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

Several members of Parliament have opposed privatisation of public sector oil firms like IOC and have asked the government not to seek a review of the Supreme Court verdict halting privatisation of HPCL and BPCL, Petroleum Minister Ram Naik said.

FM for 'close hard look' at tax sops

FM for 'close hard look' at tax sops

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday favoured 'a close hard look' at tax exemptions in a bid to bring fiscal prudence.

Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Of the 18,000 medical students who returned to India last year, 5,000-7,000 have either shifted to universities in Georgia, Russia, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Moldova or are in the process of seeking a transfer to those.

Wrong to say SC upheld demonetisation: Congress

Wrong to say SC upheld demonetisation: Congress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'Once the Hon'ble Supreme Court has declared the law, we are obliged to accept it. However, it is necessary to point out that the majority has not upheld the wisdom of the decision; nor has the majority concluded that the stated objectives were achieved,' the senior Congress leader said in a tweet.

Rate Hike: Realtors Feel The Pinch

Rate Hike: Realtors Feel The Pinch

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'The rising cost of construction, the cost of doing business, high compliance, and inflation/interest rates going up have already reduced returns to single digits.'

Borders to be fenced in a year

Borders to be fenced in a year

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The home minister also emphasised the need to strengthen the Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Assam Rifles, protecting the various stretches of the country's borders

Pipeline talks to be held in Tehran on Mar 13

Pipeline talks to be held in Tehran on Mar 13

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

India, Pakistan and Iran will for the first time hold a joint official-level meeting in Tehran from March 13-15 on the proposed over $7 billion tri-nation gas pipeline

SEZ Bill to boost FDI in India: Nath

SEZ Bill to boost FDI in India: Nath

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The proposed legislation on special economic zones would give a big boost to the inflow of foreign direct investment in the country, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said in New Delhi on Friday.

Indo-Bangla border fence likely by 2006 end

Indo-Bangla border fence likely by 2006 end

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The fencing along the Indo-Bangla border is likely to be completed by the end of 2006, the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of Home Ministry was informed in New Delhi Tuesday.

New drug pricing norm from Apr 1

New drug pricing norm from Apr 1

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The Union Minister for Chemicals, Fertilisers and Steel Ram Vilas Paswan on Monday said from April 1 onwards, the prices of drugs would include local taxes.

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The BJP on Sunday authorised its president J P Nadda and Union minister Rajnath Singh to hold consultations with different political parties, including those in the opposition, on the president's election, in what is being seen as an outreach by the ruling party to arrive at a consensus on the choice for the top constitutional post.

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar on Tuesday met party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in New Delhi separately and discussed the modalities of government formation in the southern state.

Govt plans 100 budget hotels

Govt plans 100 budget hotels

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The government plans to set up budget hotels at 100 identified tourists sites and improve onshore infrastructure for berthing of cruise ships as part of major exercise to improve tourism facilities in the country.

Arms purchase policy may be reviewed: Antony

Arms purchase policy may be reviewed: Antony

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

The government carries out a review of the defence procurement process every two years to make changes gained from experience and to incorporate new contract clauses for probity.

Baalu for tourist spots upgrade

Baalu for tourist spots upgrade

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque dispute on November 10

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque dispute on November 10

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea on a dispute involving the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on November 10.

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due in December last year but could not be held due to amendments in the poll process.

Heritage panel gives nod, new Parliament construction to begin soon

Heritage panel gives nod, new Parliament construction to begin soon

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The nod by the Heritage Conservation Committee came nearly a week after the Supreme Court asked the Centre to seek prior approval from the panel and other relevant authorities before starting construction of the new parliament building.

No salaries for sitting at home, LG warns protesting Kashmiri Pandits

No salaries for sitting at home, LG warns protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Sinha made the remark amid the ongoing protest by migrant Kashmiri Pandit employees and Jammu-based reserved category employees who left the Valley for Jammu in May following the targeted killings of their two colleagues -- Rahul Bhat and Rajni Bhalla. The protesting employees have been seeking relocation outside Kashmir.

IA to expand global operations

IA to expand global operations

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

In face of growing competition in the aviation market, Indian Airlines on Monday said it planned to lease 12 wide-bodied aircraft and six turbo-prop ATRs to launch feeder services.

India to have US FDA-like drug regulator

India to have US FDA-like drug regulator

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

To be called Central Drug Administration or National Drug Authority, it will have 10 sub-authorities to deal with areas like cosmetics, blood safety, medical equipment, etc.

Jaitely for faster implementation of SEZs

Jaitely for faster implementation of SEZs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

Seeking a faster roadmap for Special Economic Zones, Minister of Commerce and Industry Arun Jaitely said on Wednesday that the process of getting the zones ready should not face roadblocks.\n\n\n\n