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Out of favour Gambhir set to be released for Ranji Trophy

Out of favour Gambhir set to be released for Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Veteran batsman Gautam Gambhir is all set to be released by the Indian team management as the Delhi and District Cricket Association's selection committee has named him in the 16-member Delhi squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan.

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'There is a group who want to internally damage the Congress and they may be hand in glove with the BJP.'

Jal Satyagraha: Fortnight later, they are yet to be heard

Jal Satyagraha: Fortnight later, they are yet to be heard

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Even when there is a law or a government rehabilitation policy, there is no guarantee it would be implemented. The 50 men and women standing in chin-deep water in the fish-infested Narmada, near the Omkareshwar dam project, would vouch for this.

Trump's son-in-law Kushner denies collusion with Russia

Trump's son-in-law Kushner denies collusion with Russia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Kushner in an 11-page statement said he hopes that that he has been able to demonstrate the entirety of his "limited contacts with Russian representatives during the campaign and transition".

JPC on 2G scam to resume proceedings next week

JPC on 2G scam to resume proceedings next week

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the 2G scam will resume its proceedings next week when former Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar appears before it as one of the 'essential witnesses' before the panel starts writing the draft report.

Next in DU English literature syllabus: How to write a Facebook post

Next in DU English literature syllabus: How to write a Facebook post

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The varsity had recently proposed adding bestselling author Chetan Bhagat's debut novel "Five Point Someone" as a "General Elective" paper for students of honours courses other than English, a choice that drew sharp reactions on the social media.

Empowered panel on GST to meet today

Empowered panel on GST to meet today

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The panel might also decide on a new chairman.

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Zee and its lenders had decided to enter into an agreement to not offload the pledged shares amid a sharp slide in the prices of the underlying securities during end-Janury. The terms give the lenders a greater say, upside benefit from the proposed strategic sale, more cover and personal guarantee.

Xi signs new security law restricting Hong Kong's freedom

Xi signs new security law restricting Hong Kong's freedom

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and NATO have expressed concern on the new law and warned of retaliatory measures.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

'Haqqani coerced to confess that Zardari behind memo'

'Haqqani coerced to confess that Zardari behind memo'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Pakistan's former ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani said that the judicial commission investigating the memogate was trying to coerce him to confess that President Asif Ali Zardari had urged him to draft the memo to former chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Admiral Mike Mullen.

China's ruling party holds last meeting of top body

China's ruling party holds last meeting of top body

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The outgoing leadership of the ruling Communist Party held its last meeting in Beijing on Thursday ahead of the November 8 Congress that will select a new set of leaders, amid allegations of amassing wealth by some leaders and a scandal related to disgraced party leader, Bo Xilai.

Why India shouldn't hold simultaneous polls

Why India shouldn't hold simultaneous polls

Rediff.com9 May 2018

In the concluding part of the series, Y V Reddy, argues that the proposal strikes at the functioning of federalism and the basic structure of the Constitution, which has served us well so far.

'No games security threat despite guards fiasco'

'No games security threat despite guards fiasco'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

London's Olympic Games is not threatened by a major security contractor's failure to find enough staff, ministers and the head of the city's organising committee said on Sunday, seeking to quell a political storm ahead of athletes' arrival.

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Lashing out at Abhishek Singhvi on the draft Lokpal Bill, Team Anna on Wednesday accused the Congress leader of disrespecting Parliament by going against its commitment of including lower bureaucracy and Citizens' Charter in the ambit of the ombudsman.

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

No mention of cab aggregators in GST bills

Corporates, media in; PM, judiciary out of Lokpal purview?

Corporates, media in; PM, judiciary out of Lokpal purview?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The Parliamentary Standing Committee going into the Lokpal Bill has recommended keeping the judiciary and the MPs' conduct in the House out of its purview and rejected the demand for hiving off the anti-corruption wing of the Central Bureau of Investigation to come under its jurisdiction.

Foreign fighters in Syria have moved to other places: India at UNSC

Foreign fighters in Syria have moved to other places: India at UNSC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India has expressed concern that foreign fighters involved in the conflict in Syria have moved to other places as mercenaries, as New Delhi underlined that it is ready to play a constructive role in the Security Council to help realise the objective of the West Asian country reclaiming its place in the comity of nations.

E-medical records might be a reality in FY17

E-medical records might be a reality in FY17

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

EMR might have the provision to show pricing for each ailment.

PAC pulls up DoT over mobile tower radiation

PAC pulls up DoT over mobile tower radiation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

A draft report of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has expressed shock that Department of Telecommunication has no monitoring mechanism to verify authenticity of the self-certification of the operators, deprecating "such a mindless arrangement made by the DoT to check the radiation level."

Covid-19 impact: Low interest loans likely for vaccine companies

Covid-19 impact: Low interest loans likely for vaccine companies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

While there has been no commitment from the government on the procurement of vaccines, initial volumes, or distribution plans, there is a likelihood that the low interest loans may be made available to these players only when the time to scale up manufacturing arises.

Employment scheme to be expanded

Employment scheme to be expanded

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Beer, whisky may come under food regulator's lens

Beer, whisky may come under food regulator's lens

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

FSSAI is the central body which lays down science-based standards.

Aviation FDI may soon take wing

Aviation FDI may soon take wing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion under the commerce ministry has floated a draft Cabinet note for inter-ministerial discussions on foreign direct investment in aviation.

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

Sports minister unveils revised Sports Bill

Sports minister unveils revised Sports Bill

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Monday unveiled revised Sports Bill on, saying that the bill will enhance greater transparency in the functioning of sports federations. However, the same old provisions to prevent the life-time control of individuals over the sports bodies was retained.

Plan panel, DIPP slugfest: PM to mediate

Plan panel, DIPP slugfest: PM to mediate

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion and Planning Commission member Arun Maira are sticking to their guns on foreign direct investment in the pharmaceutical sector.

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