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IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Kamra allegedly heckled Goswami, the editor of Republic TV, on IndiGo's Mumbai-Lucknow (6E5317) flight on Tuesday.

No-trust vote a 'prestige issue' for AP, says Naidu

No-trust vote a 'prestige issue' for AP, says Naidu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister also wrote fresh letters to the Lok Sabha members of other opposition parties seeking their support for the no-trust vote.

Maharashtra: BJP set to walk out of Sena alliance

Maharashtra: BJP set to walk out of Sena alliance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The 25-year-old saffron alliance in Maharashtra is hurtling towards a break up with the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders walking out of a meeting with their Shiv Sena interlocutors that was called to discuss seat-sharing for Maharashtra assembly polls.

Commuters hit as Mumbai's auto drivers go on strike

Commuters hit as Mumbai's auto drivers go on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The day-long statewide strike called by the Mumbai Autorickshaw-Taximen's Union, the largest auto union in the city, began from midnight demanding ouster of call centre-operated Uber and Ola cabs besides revocation of Maharashtra government's decision to scrap the Hakim panel on auto and taxi fares.

Taxis, autos on strike in rain-hit Mumbai; commuters stranded

Taxis, autos on strike in rain-hit Mumbai; commuters stranded

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Commuters in Mumbai faced a harrowing time as auto-rickshaws and taxis drivers attached with 'Swabhiman Union' began a day-long strike in the metro city on Monday morning to press for their demands.

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Air India and IndiGo have already suspended Kamra from flying until further notice and six months, respectively.

Banks expect rate cuts in July; rule out cut in lending

Banks expect rate cuts in July; rule out cut in lending

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Describing RBI policy as not surprising, State Bank of India Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer Diwakar Gupta said there is room for the central bank to look at the long-term and not too much on the short-term issues like rupee fall and the CAD.

Aditya Narayan threatens, abuses official at Raipur airport

Aditya Narayan threatens, abuses official at Raipur airport

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

When the staff member politely asked him to be civil and not use such language, he started shouting even louder and used abusive words.

Aditya Thackeray, 35 others join Maha govt; Ajit Pawar back as Dy CM

Aditya Thackeray, 35 others join Maha govt; Ajit Pawar back as Dy CM

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The 36 new ministers included 10 cabinet and four ministers of state (MoS) of the NCP, eight Cabinet and four MoS of the Sena, and eight Cabinet and two MoS of the Congress.

Mumbai's taxis, autos strike postponed for 10 days

Mumbai's taxis, autos strike postponed for 10 days

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Following an assurance from the state government that their grievances would be looked into, the strike -- which was to begin on Tuesday -- has been pushed back.

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

Telangana row may scuttle Congress's RS prospects in Andhra

Telangana row may scuttle Congress's RS prospects in Andhra

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The prospect of an upset worries the ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh as it faces a threat from a rebel candidate in the biennial election to Rajya Sabha slated for Friday.

24 arrested for branding woman a witch, assaulting her

24 arrested for branding woman a witch, assaulting her

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Outrage in Himachal Pradesh over widow of ex-Army man being dragged out and assaulted in public after being accused of practising witchcraft.

Maha farmers call off stir after state announces loan waiver

Maha farmers call off stir after state announces loan waiver

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Farmer leader and Lok Sabha member Raju Shetti, who participated in the talks, said he was happy that their demands had been met.

A day in the life of a COVID-19 Warrior

A day in the life of a COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'My wife, who expresses her fears and anxieties every night when I return home after doing my duty at a COVID-19 containment zone, promptly wakes me up the next morning so that I can report for duty on time.'

Maharashtra govt to issue autorickshaw permits only to Marathi speakers

Maharashtra govt to issue autorickshaw permits only to Marathi speakers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

In a controversial move, the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra has decided that autorickshaw permits in future will be issued to only those who can speak Marathi language.

Arundhati Bhattacharya to become State Bank of India MD

Arundhati Bhattacharya to become State Bank of India MD

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Arundhati Bhattacharya is a strong contender for chairperson post, after Pratip Chaudhuri retires in September.

Violence, missing voter names mar Phase 1 of elections

Violence, missing voter names mar Phase 1 of elections

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

As round one of the seven-phase Lok Sabha election began in 91 constituencies across the length and breadth of India, from the hills of Kashmir to the islands of Andaman and Nicobar, reports of unrest and irregularities cast shadows over the world's biggest poll process.

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

McCullum, 37, played for the two-time IPL champions in two separate stints and also represented Trinbago Knight Riders, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise that is owned by the same parent company Red Chillies Entertainment.

Andhra crisis worsens for Congress, 12 MLAs quit

Andhra crisis worsens for Congress, 12 MLAs quit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

While normal life remained paralaysed in Andhra and Rayalseema region for the second consecutive day on Thursday over the Centre's decision to create a separate state of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh appeared to be hurtling towards a deeper political crisis.

Bihar: 10 CRPF commandos killed in Naxal ambush

Bihar: 10 CRPF commandos killed in Naxal ambush

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

This is one of the biggest casualties suffered by the elite COBRA unit that undertakes special jungle warfare ops.

Bharat bandh evokes mixed response; protesters stop trains in Bihar, UP

Bharat bandh evokes mixed response; protesters stop trains in Bihar, UP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Shops, schools and other commercial establishments were closed in parts of Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab but the shutdown call by anti-reservation bodies had little impact elsewhere in the country.

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In Soraon, despite the tie-ups, Congress, SP, BJP and Apna Dal candidates are contesting against their allies.

Sena to be part of Fadnavis' cabinet expansion; gets 2 MoS berths

Sena to be part of Fadnavis' cabinet expansion; gets 2 MoS berths

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

However, the Sena's demand for elevation of the existing ministers of state to the Cabinet rank was turned down by the chief minister.

EC may freeze SP symbol if no decision made before Jan 17

EC may freeze SP symbol if no decision made before Jan 17

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The Commission, sources said, will have to decide on who commands the majority in SP before January 17 when the notification for the first phase of assembly polls is issued.

BJP blinks, Mumbai's new Mayor will be from Shiv Sena

BJP blinks, Mumbai's new Mayor will be from Shiv Sena

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

"The people of Mumbai voted overwhelmingly for the BJP as they believed in our agenda of transparency in the civic administration. Shiv Sena emerged as the single largest party while we were two seats behind them. We did not get the numbers to have a Mayor of our own," Fadnavis told media persons at his official bungalow in Mumbai.

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Reskilling and online certification are the biggest earners in the Indian online education market

Start-up India: Bloodbath on job street

Start-up India: Bloodbath on job street

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Online marketplace majors, e-grocers, Internet of Things firms, app-based companies and transport service aggregators are among those that have had to shut shop or scale down operations. Now, survival skills like upskilling and retraining will determine who makes it.

Fadnavis ministry expansion sees mix of old and new faces

Fadnavis ministry expansion sees mix of old and new faces

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena leaders who were sworn in today during the expansion of Devendra Fadnavis ministry include some who have been ministers in the past and some new faces.

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Between January 1, 2017 and September 18, 2018, one manual scavenger died every five days. He is no caped superhero, but Bezwada Wilson continues to fight the good fight for manual scavengers, says Manavi Kapur.

Hockey India League: Belgian Boon for Dabang Mumbai; fetches highest price tag

Hockey India League: Belgian Boon for Dabang Mumbai; fetches highest price tag

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Ranchi Rhinos' have retained most of the players.

SP's pari-war moves to Delhi, now fight begins over party symbol

SP's pari-war moves to Delhi, now fight begins over party symbol

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a major development in the ongoing Samajwadi Party feud, Mulayam Singh Yadav has postponed the national convention of party called by him on January 5.

Lenders asked to boost export credit

Lenders asked to boost export credit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Banks want lower provisioning burden on recast debt, interest on cash reserve ratio deposits.

Taxi Woes: 'In Hyderabad too, they are looting customers'

Taxi Woes: 'In Hyderabad too, they are looting customers'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Rediff readers share their experience about taxis and autorickshaws in India.

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Rediff.com captures the mood among the people at Elphinstine Road railway station, a week after 23 people died in a stampede at a footover bridge.

'It is a social and political murder'

'It is a social and political murder'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

'A message was sent to society that those who question dogmas and believe in scientific methods will be silenced.' Hamid Dabholkar tells Neeta Kolhatkar why he is disappointed that his father Narendra Dabholkar's killers have not been arrested yet.

Telangana crisis: 3 ministers, 14 Cong legislators quit; protests rage

Telangana crisis: 3 ministers, 14 Cong legislators quit; protests rage

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Three ministers from Andhra-Rayalaseema regions submitted their resignations to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy late on Thursday night even as at least 15 others are understood to have backed out following a stern warning by the high command.

Tough times are opportunities to learn, says Yash Birla

Tough times are opportunities to learn, says Yash Birla

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Yash Birla, one of most prominent businessmen of India, had a lively interaction with rediff.com readers when he hosted a chat on Tuesday.

'I could have done away with the item number in Baahubali'

'I could have done away with the item number in Baahubali'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

'I am not human... :)' SS Rajamouli has some fun on Rediff Chat.