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How Telangana Students Were Caught With Ganja In Nagpur

How Telangana Students Were Caught With Ganja In Nagpur

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two students from Telangana, Ragalla Bhuvan and Nimma Vijay Srinivas, were arrested in Nagpur with 1.3 kg of ganja. They were apprehended by a Detection Branch team while moving suspiciously in Bada Tajbagh. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered, and a third person, Farhan, is also implicated in the drug peddling network.

Breakthrough In Textile Wastewater Treatment By IIT And BHU Researchers

Breakthrough In Textile Wastewater Treatment By IIT And BHU Researchers

Rediff.com6 days ago

Researchers from IIT Guwahati and BHU have devised an eco-friendly biological method to treat textile wastewater, specifically targeting toxic azo dyes. Their novel bacterium, 'Brevundimonas sp. AJZ05', effectively degrades 98.50 per cent of Direct Blue-6 dye, producing non-toxic byproducts, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical treatments.

Lenovo Yoga True Wireless Earbuds: Features, Price, and Availability

Lenovo Yoga True Wireless Earbuds: Features, Price, and Availability

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Lenovo has launched its Yoga True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, featuring 40 dB active noise cancellation, multi-device connectivity, and up to 36 hours of battery life, priced at CNY 599.

MIT-WPU Researchers Create Innovative Noise-Reducing Industrial Enclosure

MIT-WPU Researchers Create Innovative Noise-Reducing Industrial Enclosure

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Researchers at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) Pune have developed a new protective enclosure for industrial abrasive saw machines. This innovative technology significantly reduces noise levels by up to 20 dB(A) while also containing sparks, dust, and flying debris, enhancing worker safety and welfare.

9 Noisiest Cities In The World

9 Noisiest Cities In The World

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

According to a United Nations Environment Program 2022 report, these nine cities are known for particularly high sound levels.

CDSCO allows immediate lab testing of drugs to speed up approvals

CDSCO allows immediate lab testing of drugs to speed up approvals

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Centre has allowed companies to begin lab testing immediately after filing applications instead of waiting for detailed scrutiny, in a move to expedite approvals for manufacture, or import of new drugs.

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The incident took place around 12:20pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of Johnson and Johnson factory in Mulund area.

Tilak Varma Issues First Update After Rajkot Surgery

Tilak Varma Issues First Update After Rajkot Surgery

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma has broken his silence after reports emerged about him undergoing surgery in Rajkot, reassuring fans that his return to cricket won't take long.

CMF Headphone Pro Debuts In India At 6,999

CMF Headphone Pro Debuts In India At 6,999

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Nothing's offshoot, CMF, has stepped into the over-ear audio space with the India debut of its very first model, the CMF Headphone Pro.

Adani Power's Rs 7k cr deal to buy DB Power assets falls through

Adani Power's Rs 7k cr deal to buy DB Power assets falls through

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Adani Power Ltd's Rs 7,017-crore deal to buy thermal power assets of DB Power has fallen after the initial pact expired. "We wish to inform that the long stop date under the memorandum of understanding dated August 18, 2022, has expired," Adani Power said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Earlier in August 2022, Adani Power had informed the bourses that it has agreed to acquire DB Power Ltd (DB Power), which owns and operates a running 2x600 MW thermal power plant at district Janjgir Champa in Chhattisgarh.

Parliament to get electric fence, CCTV in Rs 15-cr security upgrade

Parliament to get electric fence, CCTV in Rs 15-cr security upgrade

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The Parliament House Complex in New Delhi is set to undergo a comprehensive security upgrade, including an electric power fence, a fiber optic-based Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS), and an integrated CCTV surveillance network.

Etisalat DB to shut operations

Etisalat DB to shut operations

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The company's licences in 15 circles have been cancelled as a part of the court's verdict.

DB group restructuring hits Hyatt projects

DB group restructuring hits Hyatt projects

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Mumbai and Pune hotel projects put on hold for now.

DB group drags Etisalat to CLB

DB group drags Etisalat to CLB

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Etisalat's cup of woes is brimming over. The DB group, Etisalat's partner in India, on Monday moved the Company Law Board (CLB) against the UAE-based company.

DB Realty denies Etisalat ties, restructuring plan

DB Realty denies Etisalat ties, restructuring plan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Managing Director Vinod Goenka says the company is not looking at restructuring.

A week on, Air India crash debris left intact to enable probe

A week on, Air India crash debris left intact to enable probe

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A week after the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, the debris, including the ill-fated aircraft's tail fin, is still lying at the site as investigators looked for clues to establish the exact cause behind the accident, said officials on Thursday.

Samaritan hands over 70 tolas of gold, cash from plane crash site

Samaritan hands over 70 tolas of gold, cash from plane crash site

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Rajesh Patel, 57, said he collected nearly 70 tolas of gold ornaments, which would be priceless for the victims' kin, Rs 50,000 and a few US dollars from the scene of the deadly aviation tragedy and handed them over to the police.

ED examines prospects of attaching DB properties

ED examines prospects of attaching DB properties

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

The Enforcement Directorate is examining a request from the Central Bureau of Investigation asking it to attach properties of DB Realty worth over Rs 200 crore of DB Group under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

What made Jhunjhunwala buy into DB Realty?

What made Jhunjhunwala buy into DB Realty?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

There is a convincing fundamental story in the real estate firm, despite legal problems.

Diljit's Chandigarh concert: 'Songs on alcohol' forbidden

Diljit's Chandigarh concert: 'Songs on alcohol' forbidden

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) has advised singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, set to perform in Chandigarh on Saturday, to refrain from singing alcohol-themed songs during his live show, citing their adverse impact on children of impressionable age.

JobsDB to hire more in India

JobsDB to hire more in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Leading online recruitment services provider JobsDB.com plans to expand its operations in India by doubling the headcount to 65 people

'DB Realty will be back with a big bang'

'DB Realty will be back with a big bang'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Soon after a special CBI court acquitted all those accused the 2G spectrum allocation case, Somesh Jha spoke to DB Realty Managing Director Vinod Goenka at the crowded Patiala House premises.

'Give Audience Emotional Ride, Not Physically Hurtful One'

'Give Audience Emotional Ride, Not Physically Hurtful One'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'When a film goes beyond the specified level of audio standards, it starts affecting the psychological behaviour of the audience.'

PIX: Virat Kohli disappoints Delhi fans

PIX: Virat Kohli disappoints Delhi fans

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Kohli hit a four just before H Sangwan sent his stumps cartwheeling.

Multi-crore DB Realty project in Pune scrapped

Multi-crore DB Realty project in Pune scrapped

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Pimpri-Chinchwad New Town Development Authority, a local government body in Pune district, has cancelled a multi-crore township project of Mumbai-based DB Realty saying it had annulled "bidding for the selection of the developer". The authority has refunded the deposit of Rs 50 crore to the developer.

DB Realty arm may sell stake in hotel project in Delhi

DB Realty arm may sell stake in hotel project in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

D B Realty's share price went up by nearly 10 per cent to close at Rs 125.20 on BSE.

2G scam: The DB Realty-DMK puzzle

2G scam: The DB Realty-DMK puzzle

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

'The CBI suspects A Raja of favouring Swan Telecom, a wing of DB Realty. A chain of firms connected to DB Realty transferred over Rs 200 crore to a television network connected to M Karunanidhi's immediate family....'

Raja favoured Uninor, Etisalat DB: CBI

Raja favoured Uninor, Etisalat DB: CBI

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Uninor and Etisalat DB were given preferential treatment by A Raja, says CBI

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2024-25

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2024-25

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Indian economy to grow at 6.3-6.8 pc in FY26, against 6.4 pc in FY25

DB Realty eyes return to Mumbai property mart

DB Realty eyes return to Mumbai property mart

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

DB Realty Ltd is taking aggressive steps to come out of the shadows of the second generation telecom spectrum scam.

Despite 2G taint, DB Realty puts up a brave front

Despite 2G taint, DB Realty puts up a brave front

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

DB Realty claims its business is going as usual. It is developing 13 projects, which will add 20 million sq ft in the next four years.

Pawar controls DB realty, Niira Radia tells CBI

Pawar controls DB realty, Niira Radia tells CBI

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

In a statement to the CBI, which has been filed as part of the chargesheet in the 2G scam, Radia is also said to have alleged that Pawar could have had a major role in helping Swan Telecom obtain the licence and also get 2G spectrum.

The ups and downs in the DB Realty story

The ups and downs in the DB Realty story

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Shahid Balwa and Vinod Goenka, the promoters of DB Realty, have a common background -- both are college drop-outs and came from families that, directly or indirectly, dealt in real estate.

ED slaps Rs 7,000 crore fine on Etisalat DB

ED slaps Rs 7,000 crore fine on Etisalat DB

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday slapped Rs 7,000 crore (Rs 70 billion) penalty on telecom firm Etisalat DB on various charges of FEMA violations in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

RCom inks Rs 10,000-cr deal with Etisalat DB

RCom inks Rs 10,000-cr deal with Etisalat DB

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Under the long-term passive infrastructure sharing agreement, Etisalat DB, a joint venture between Etisalat and Dynamix Balwas Group and its subsidiary, would outsource their telecom infrastructure requirements for the 15 telecom circles, the company said in a statement.

Piramals set to buy DB Realty's Marine Drive plot for Rs 1,000 cr

Piramals set to buy DB Realty's Marine Drive plot for Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Piramal Realty received equity funding from Warburg Pincus and Goldman Sachs in July.

Sexual offences made gender-neutral under new laws

Sexual offences made gender-neutral under new laws

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the British-era Indian Penal Code, has made sexual offences "gender neutral" for the victim and the perpetrator, according to official documents.

The Hotelier Who BJP Apologised To

The Hotelier Who BJP Apologised To

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowri Shankar is a familiar name across the country. With over 1,500 employees, it is renowned for its filter coffee and Keerai Vada throughout Tamil Nadu. Its operating revenues range from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore.

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The reopening of the Ratna Bhandar became a major political issue during the recently held assembly elections in the state.

SBI plans to position YONO as complete digital bank

SBI plans to position YONO as complete digital bank

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) will revamp its banking application (app) YONO and position it as a complete digital bank (DB) under a new rubric 'Only YONO' for enhancing customer experience and ease of use. The bank plans to bring in a consultant to help draw up the project plan, keeping in mind business goals for the next five years. With 54 million monthly active users (MAUs), SBI YONO has seen growth of over 35 per cent in MAUs in 2021.