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Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A division bench of the court of chief justice L Narasimha Reddy directed the director of state vigilance to probe into the case

Mr Modi, where are the 10 million jobs you promised?

Mr Modi, where are the 10 million jobs you promised?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

It is necessary that at least three million additional jobs (if not more) are created every year to ensure that there isn't an increase in the stock of unemployed, says Mahesh Vyas.

Why Xi Jinping 'fixed' Jack Ma

Why Xi Jinping 'fixed' Jack Ma

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Alibaba's pervasive economic and social influence in China is seen as a threat to the authority of the Chinese Communist party, notes Shyam Saran.

Sabka Vishwas: Will Modi walk the talk?

Sabka Vishwas: Will Modi walk the talk?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

If the challenge of the government is to regain the confidence of the minorities, it has to first overpower its own unruly gangs and their heroic masters, says Sunil Varghese.

Now, get your credit report from CIBIL

Now, get your credit report from CIBIL

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

In an interview Credit Information Bureau of India's managing director Arun Thukral speaks about how CIBIL is fast becoming a consumer centric institution.

JNU, DU professors among 8 booked for cheating

JNU, DU professors among 8 booked for cheating

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The case was registered on the allegation that the accused, while working as public servants in 2008, abused their official positions and entered into criminal conspiracy with the president of a Jaipur-based society to cheat the AICTE in the matter of granting recognition to the college at a village on the basis of false documents, a CBI spokesperson said in a statement.

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

According to SOP, those testing positive will be isolated in a separate unit of an institutional facility.

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'We can't have the best of both worlds -- large, efficient, world class government-owned banks, doing social banking and making profits. 'Why not set them free from the shackles of such obligations and run them as business units?' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Fake degree scam: 3,000 teachers resign fearing action by Patna HC

Fake degree scam: 3,000 teachers resign fearing action by Patna HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

About 3,000 school teachers, who allegedly used fake degree certificates to procure jobs, have resigned in Bihar till date fearing legal action and the Patna high court on Tuesday refused to extend deadline to quit voluntarily.

Must defeat forces dividing communities for their interests: PM

Must defeat forces dividing communities for their interests: PM

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

"In the last four years, the government has made serious efforts to provide proper houses to the poor living in shanties."

President, Modi attend Dussehra celebrations

President, Modi attend Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Arrows were fired to set the effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran ablaze at the Parade Ground on Saturday, an event that was attended by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among a host of other dignitaries.

Sadhvi Prachi at it again, says 'time to make India Muslim-free'

Sadhvi Prachi at it again, says 'time to make India Muslim-free'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Known for courting controversies, the Sadhvi claimed the mission of a Congress-free India has already been "accomplished" and it is now time to rid the country of Muslims.

'I have never seen police beat people'

'I have never seen police beat people'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'I have many times bought meals for the accused, and the police pay for it.'

Dowry deaths account for 40% to 50% of female homicides

Dowry deaths account for 40% to 50% of female homicides

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Uttar Pradesh accounts for the maxmium dowry deaths -- 11,800 women -- followed by Bihar at 5,992.

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

A roster of the work for fresh cases notified under the order of the chief justice of India will come into effect from February 5 till further orders.

PM tells students: I never calculate how many hours I work

PM tells students: I never calculate how many hours I work

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday advised students to remain focused on their goals and not to judge their life through the prism of success or failure.

Trump supporter calls Sikh councilman a 'terrorist'

Trump supporter calls Sikh councilman a 'terrorist'

Rediff.com22 May 2016

A Sikh-American councilman was called a "terrorist" on Twitter by a Donald Trump supporter.

Do you know which is the highest paying job in US?

Do you know which is the highest paying job in US?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

According to a study by CareerCast, a common requirement among the 10 highest paying jobs in US is an extensive and specialised education and in some cases it might stretch up to decades of preparation.

186,267 Indian students study in the US

186,267 Indian students study in the US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

186,267 Indian students were studying in the US in 2016-2017.

'You can't call Yogi the CM of gau mata'

'You can't call Yogi the CM of gau mata'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

'How can you say such things? Just because he takes care of cows...'

WARNING: Credit card default is costly

WARNING: Credit card default is costly

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Do not game the system to run away from repaying the money you owe to the credit card company.

SC seeks reply of Pintos on a plea to cancel anticipatory bail

SC seeks reply of Pintos on a plea to cancel anticipatory bail

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The plea filed by the father of the Pradhyumn's father Barun Chandra Thakur, sought cancellation of their interim bail granted by the high court on October 7.

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'He spoke about 20 jawans in Ladakh, but he couldn't even name China.' 'He said the world had seen what had been achieved, even though we Indians don't know because Modi has himself said that nothing had happened and nobody had come,' points out Aakar Patel.

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Earlier in the day, the prime minister inaugurated a slew of development projects and laid foundation stones of several others related to energy, connectivity, education, tourism and health sectors.

Cong ministers, MLAs in Assam to declare assets

Cong ministers, MLAs in Assam to declare assets

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

The All India Congress Committee has asked the party's ministers and legislators in Assam to declare their personal assets before Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.Veerappa Moily, the Congress leader in charge of Assam, told mediapersons that though there was no provision in the Constitution to make it mandatory for ministers and Members of Legislative Assembly to declare their assets, all party ministers and legislators in Assam would have to do so before Tarun Gogoi.

Azad orders CBI probe in 2005 killing of minister

Azad orders CBI probe in 2005 killing of minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Succumbing to pressure from Lone's son and legislator Shoaib, who was supported by opposition National Conference, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad finally announced in the house that the CBI had been asked to probe the killing.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

Encounter sites not marriage venues, don't flock there: J&K DGP

Encounter sites not marriage venues, don't flock there: J&K DGP

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

He asserted his force was as competent as the CBI to probe the Kathua rape and murder case.

India, Bangladesh ink 7 pacts after Modi-Hasina talks

India, Bangladesh ink 7 pacts after Modi-Hasina talks

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The pacts signed after Modi-Hasina talks provided for deeper cooperation between the two countries in areas of water resources, youth affairs, culture, education and coastal surveillance.

Assam: Congress suspends arrested ex-minister

Assam: Congress suspends arrested ex-minister

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee on Saturday evening decided to suspend sacked state education minister Ripun Borah from the primary membership of the party in the wake of his arrest by Central Bureau of Investigation on a bribery charge on June 3. The APCC informed the media that sacked minister Borah was suspended from the party after the AICC gave the approval for it. The AICC former minister was a member of the party's national level committee.

5 credit lessons for college students

5 credit lessons for college students

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Here are some very important credit gyaan you wish you had got from your parents

CBI arrests Assam minister on bribery charges

CBI arrests Assam minister on bribery charges

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Assam Education minister Ripun Borah, while he was trying to offer a bribe of Rs 10 lakh to an officer investigating Daniel Toppo murder case

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Modi, who was in France on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said there have been a number of constructive changes in the last five years.

The dilemma of Arif Mohammad Khan

The dilemma of Arif Mohammad Khan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

What does a Muslim in politics do? Where does he go?

IB clearance must for appointing private person as OSD

IB clearance must for appointing private person as OSD

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The central government has made Intelligence Bureau's clearance mandatory for appointment of a private person as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to a minister.

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'While all would agree on the need to be ready to launch cross-border strikes on terror camps, there is sharp disagreement on how best to do it.' 'Through IAF fighters, or surface-to-surface missiles?' 'Or should army Special Forces be created to do the job?' 'If air strikes are the agreed priority, additional funding must be made available for the purchase of fighters and missiles.' 'If it is to be Special Forces, the army must be facilitated in raising a Special Forces Command,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

Such things shouldn't happen to senior officials: CJI on Devyani row

Such things shouldn't happen to senior officials: CJI on Devyani row

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

With India locked in a face-off with the United States over the arrest of senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade, Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam on Thursday said such things should not happen to high-level officials.

Say NO to financial stress

Say NO to financial stress

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Life hacks to get your financial situation under control

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation along with the US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Deep Rai by a partially-masked gunman, who shouted "go back to your own country".