News for 'Director General R S Sharma'

HC refuses to lift ban on Nirbhaya rape documentary

HC refuses to lift ban on Nirbhaya rape documentary

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

On the night of December 16, 2012, Ram Singh, Vinay Sharma, Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta, Mukesh and a juvenile had gang raped a girl in a bus and beaten up her 28-year-old male friend, who was with her.

First salary: 'I was paid Rs 10 per hour'

First salary: 'I was paid Rs 10 per hour'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salary means to them.

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Liquor shops reopened across the country in the non-containment zones after 40 days from Monday with people queuing up in large numbers, giving social distancing norms a toss at some places.

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund situated on govt land, Centre tells HC

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund situated on govt land, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The Centre's response came on a petition filed by the JNMF seeking to set aside the estate officer's October 15 eviction notice.

Mr Modi, heed what Dr Singh said on Pakistan

Mr Modi, heed what Dr Singh said on Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

It is because of the feared domestic backlash that the Modi government is now stepping up pressure on Pakistan to accommodate Indian interests.

Plan for a Commonwealth centre in Delhi junked

Plan for a Commonwealth centre in Delhi junked

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

According to sources the proposal has been scuppered by the British commerce ministry, which was not consulted, and which is the sectoral ministry for trade and investment.

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

Want to invest? Tips from a Master

Want to invest? Tips from a Master

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Investors need to diversify at least 30% to 50% of their liquid wealth across different markets, asset classes, and instruments across the world.' 'Do this with proper guidance and advice.' 'Global investing is complicated, but if done right, is extremely rewarding.'

Arundhati Bhattacharya becomes 1st woman to head SBI

Arundhati Bhattacharya becomes 1st woman to head SBI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The 57-year-old Bhattacharya, front-runner for the post on account of years of service left, was managing director and chief financial officer of the bank prior to her elevation.

Why Justice Mudgal issued a warning to Delhi cricket officials

Why Justice Mudgal issued a warning to Delhi cricket officials

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Delhi high court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal on Wednesday issued a stern warning to the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA), stating that 'any hindrance caused by any official in preparation of the matches (domestic and international), the blame of the failure will be entirely on the DDCA officials'.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Polling was held on Sunday for 59 Lok Sabha seats in the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls. Elections are being held in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 10 seats in Haryana, eights constituencies each in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, seven seats in Delhi and four in Jharkhand. Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

BSF crash: Why does a soldier's family have to cry?' Relative asks home minister

BSF crash: Why does a soldier's family have to cry?' Relative asks home minister

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh was present at the funeral of the BSF personnel who died in the air crash on Tuesday.

'I was so intimidated by Ranveer'

'I was so intimidated by Ranveer'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'I felt sick shooting Bala because I think I was under extreme stress. Extreme, extreme stress.'

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.

Kotkhai rape and murder: Accused killed in custody; HC orders CBI probe

Kotkhai rape and murder: Accused killed in custody; HC orders CBI probe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Angered by the killing in the lock-up, a mob attacked the Kotkhai police station.

Patna stampede: Bihar govt vows to punish people responsible for 'lapses'

Patna stampede: Bihar govt vows to punish people responsible for 'lapses'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The Bihar government on Sunday vowed to punish those responsible for "lapses" that led to the stampede at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna on October 3, leaving 33 people dead and 29 injured.

India's fielding coach takes us inside dressing room...

India's fielding coach takes us inside dressing room...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

R Sridhar recalls 'Ravi ship' and more

Cross-LoC strikes happened in past too: FS contradicts Parrikar

Cross-LoC strikes happened in past too: FS contradicts Parrikar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar gave this information to the Parliamentary Committee on Exernal Affairs.

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Parties expected to splurge a fourth of advertising budget on social media.

'Insecure dictator you are': Rahul, Oppn slam Modi over MHA order

'Insecure dictator you are': Rahul, Oppn slam Modi over MHA order

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The parties, including the Communist Party of India-Marxist, the Samajwadi Party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Trinamool Congress, said they will collectively oppose the Union home ministry's order issued on Thursday.

BJP leader shot dead in Kashmir, Guv orders probe

BJP leader shot dead in Kashmir, Guv orders probe

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Mir's son, Zahoor Ahmed Mir, said his father's security was withdrawn two months ago and all efforts to get it back had fallen on deaf ears.

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some striking age gaps between the onscreen romantic couples of Hindi movies.

Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Think beyond engineering and medicine.

BSF issues guidelines for maintaining high quality of food

BSF issues guidelines for maintaining high quality of food

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

If he is mentally-ill, then why was he sent to the border and was put on duty? asks jawan's kin.

Ranveer Singh's hottest kiss? VOTE!

Ranveer Singh's hottest kiss? VOTE!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Is Ranveer's hottest kiss with Deepika Padukone or Anil Kapoor?

Over 89 dead, 100 injured as explosion rips through building in Madhya Pradesh

Over 89 dead, 100 injured as explosion rips through building in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The blast occurred when a huge pile of explosives kept inside a building went off.

Rising Bathinda takes on Udta Punjab

Rising Bathinda takes on Udta Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Bathinda is the only district in Punjab to start a movement to find out what the actual drug situation on the ground is and aims to address it.

Parmanu review: Nothing explosive about this

Parmanu review: Nothing explosive about this

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Parmanu can scream 'desh' all it wants and turn up the volume as loud as it likes to make a big deal.' 'But it's ultimately a cursory glance at a tough tactical choice and tame recreation of a controversial reality whose face is a stiff star,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The apex court-appointed panel is investigating alleged scuttling of probe into coal block allocation scam cases by Sinha whose meetings with accused persons have been held as "completely inappropriate".

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela has some suggestions.

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The top court had granted bail to Chidambaram in the case lodged by the CBI saying he is neither a 'flight risk' nor is there a possibility of 'his abscondence from the trial'.

Will a cess on services make Swachh Bharat a success?

Will a cess on services make Swachh Bharat a success?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The intial round of efforts did not achieve the objectives fully.

U'khand HC accords human status to Ganga, Yamuna

U'khand HC accords human status to Ganga, Yamuna

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Giving the "legal status" of living humans to the holy rivers, the court ordered that the Director, Namami Gange project for cleaning and rejuvenating the river

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Official sources said the investigating officer of the case put across to him at least half-a-dozen statements of his alleged aides which form a purported "link" between him, absconding arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Bhandari's associates and others.

Dera chief verdict: Security forces start evicting followers after HC rap

Dera chief verdict: Security forces start evicting followers after HC rap

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim also made an appeal to his followers to go back to their homes, a development which may come as a big relief to security personnel.

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

From spending a little less than three hours on making voice calls, Indians are spending well over 5 hours. So, while people make more calls, they are spending less than ever, reports Romita Majumdar.

Turnaround plans spreading wings under new Air India chief

Turnaround plans spreading wings under new Air India chief

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Only nine of the airline's 370 daily flights were making profits.

''Every businessman fears enforcement agencies'

''Every businessman fears enforcement agencies'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'Everybody fears them and rightly so. Who in his right senses wouldn't fear these agencies?' 'They can take away everything in seconds with near zero recourse to law.'