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Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Rediff.com6 May 2024

A low-down on the eight runners -- four men and four women -- who finished second in their qualifying heats to make the Olympic cut.

Gardener arrested in south Delhi gangrape and murder case

Gardener arrested in south Delhi gangrape and murder case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A gardener of the nursery where a 30-year-old woman was found dead on Saturday in Vasant Kunj area of south Delhi has been arrested in connection with her gangrape and murder.

Rail Budget to focus on safety, infrastructure development

Rail Budget to focus on safety, infrastructure development

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Reeling under a series of derailments, the Budget is likely to announce creation of a separate safety fund of about Rs 1 lakh crore over the next five years.

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'The local support from our MP is nil. He never comes to see our farms.'

Kejriwal seeks 7-day extension of bail on health grounds; BJP calls 'drama'

Kejriwal seeks 7-day extension of bail on health grounds; BJP calls 'drama'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought extension of his interim bail by seven days from the Supreme Court to undergo a host of medical tests, including a PET-CT scan in view of his 'sudden and unexplained weight loss, coupled with high ketone levels', which are indicatives of kidney, serious cardiac ailments and even cancer.

Demolitions in Kanpur, Prayagraj as per law, no links with rioting: UP to SC

Demolitions in Kanpur, Prayagraj as per law, no links with rioting: UP to SC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The state government said that none of the actual affected parties, if any, have approached this court concerning the lawful demolition action.

MCD polls: BJP promises houses for slum dwellers

MCD polls: BJP promises houses for slum dwellers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Polling for the municipal elections in Delhi will be held on December 4 and votes will be counted on December 7.

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

With the spate of businesses turning their attention to Ayodhya, land rates have shot up, in some pockets by as much as 10 times. Whether one walks into a hotel lobby or sits down for a meal, land deals are being discussed at every other table -- one on one or among groups.

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The other members of the interim government will be finalised after consultations with various political parties, the press secretary added.

B'desh Prez dissolves parliament, ex-PM Khaleda freed

B'desh Prez dissolves parliament, ex-PM Khaleda freed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Moreover, the process to release those arrested between July 1 to August has started, and many have already been released, it added.

Flying from Delhi? Now pay Rs 200 development fee!

Flying from Delhi? Now pay Rs 200 development fee!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

In an order, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority has fixed these rates to be charged by the Delhi Internal Airport Limited with effect from December 1 for 18 months till May 2013 to help it bridge a funding gap of Rs 1,230.27 crore (Rs 12.30 billion).

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

You want administration to be paralysed: HC to Kejriwal over textbook crisis

You want administration to be paralysed: HC to Kejriwal over textbook crisis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The court said the Delhi government was "interested in appropriation of power".

Manipur BJP govt in trouble? Dissidents camp in Delhi

Manipur BJP govt in trouble? Dissidents camp in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

However, a central BJP leader downplayed the development and ruled out any changes in the state government, noting that tussle between different interest groups has been a feature of Manipur politics.

Will seriously consider release of Indian crew members: Iran

Will seriously consider release of Indian crew members: Iran

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The MEA had said there are certain "technicalities involved" in the return of the remaining 16 Indian crew members.

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In view of the farmers' protest and march to Parliament, the Delhi police started preparations to check the advancing farmers' march beforehand, an officer said.

'Markets Are Too Confident, Excited, Aggressive'

'Markets Are Too Confident, Excited, Aggressive'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'The main worry is lots of new investors coming into the markets in order to make a quick buck/easy money.' 'Those things are happening again and have happened in the past as well.' 'All that has led to problems.' 'We are not there yet, but will get there eventually.'

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lt Gen (Retd) Puri and several other Kargil veterans who had played a decisive role in the 1999 war were felicitated by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Delhi recently.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

TISS suspends PhD student for screening BBC docu

TISS suspends PhD student for screening BBC docu

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'Your activities are not in the interest of the nation. Being a public institution, TISS cannot permit or tolerate its students indulging in such activities which are anti-national and bring a bad name to the nation. Hence all such activities fall under the category of serious criminal offence'

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The court sentenced Patkar after considering the evidence before it and the fact that the case went on for over two decades.

My head hangs in shame, says judge, over non-payment of relief for sewer deaths

My head hangs in shame, says judge, over non-payment of relief for sewer deaths

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

It, however, noted that as a part of a separate compensation, the Delhi government has paid Rs 1 lakh each to the two families and the remaining Rs 9 lakh will be paid to them within 15 days.

Property prices might come down in Delhi-NCR

Property prices might come down in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Property prices will come down once there is a steady supply in the Delhi market, which could happen in the next three to four years.

Probe finds 1700 kg meow-meow to be sent to London via food packets

Probe finds 1700 kg meow-meow to be sent to London via food packets

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The police have so far seized approximately 1,700 kg of mephedrone from Pune and a couple of locations in Delhi.

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Municipal authorities have envisioned a comprehensive and pro-active plan to combat dengue this year with focussed fumigation at monument sites and markets in Delhi, which will host the G20 summit in September.

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Some buyers believe prices may correct in the future.' 'This is unlikely. Many developers are increasing prices amid strong sales and inflationary trends.'

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four persons including the MD of the Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national as part of its ongoing money-laundering probe against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo, official sources said on Tuesday. They identified the four as Hari Om Rai, the MD of Lava International company, Chinese national Guangwen Kyang, chartered accountant Nitin Garg and a person called Rajan Malik. They have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The project was announced in September 2019 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building on December 10, 2020.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.'

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

There is no use of the BJP targeting the likes of Mamata Banerjee and M K Stalin, directly by the party's political bosses, both in Delhi and the respective state capitals, or even using the Raj Bhavans to fire those salvos from. Successive elections have proved that it's counter-productive, if anything. But the BJP is yet to understand it, acknowledge it, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.

Justice Ramana, a judge who authored path-breaking verdicts

Justice Ramana, a judge who authored path-breaking verdicts

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The judgement penned by Justice Ramana in the Anuradha Bhasin case related to internet ban in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 provisions has been hailed by many as one of the progressive verdicts.

LG rejects Kejriwal's Singapore travel proposal

LG rejects Kejriwal's Singapore travel proposal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has rejected the Aam Aadmi Party government's proposal for chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's Singapore visit to attend a summit on August 1.

Qatar frees all 8 Indian Navy veterans, Modi to visit Doha on 14th

Qatar frees all 8 Indian Navy veterans, Modi to visit Doha on 14th

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Qatar has released eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel and seven of them returned home early Monday, 46 days after their death sentences handed last October were commuted to jail terms of varying duration.

Taj's lease woes continue: Now, Palace fate uncertain

Taj's lease woes continue: Now, Palace fate uncertain

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

DDA exploring options, including auction and renewal of lease.

Cauvery water dispute: SC refuses to interfere with CWRC order

Cauvery water dispute: SC refuses to interfere with CWRC order

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Farmers organisations and pro-Kannada organisations staged protests in Mysuru, Mandya, Bengaluru and other parts expressing their anger and urging the state government not to release water to Tamil Nadu.

Draft bill for Delhi's full statehood likely this week

Draft bill for Delhi's full statehood likely this week

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The Delhi government may call a special session to pass the resolution on the issue.