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How Abdul Latif, Gujarat's dreaded gangster, was arrested

How Abdul Latif, Gujarat's dreaded gangster, was arrested

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'When these fugitives flee to Karachi they don't have much to do, but tweedle their thumbs.' 'I have seen a number of criminals coming back to India because they realise they can meet more people over here.' 'After the 1993 blasts, Latif was not mentioned in the chargesheet.' 'He probably felt he could safely return to India.'

What will Sharif do now?

What will Sharif do now?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The Panama verdict will decide how Pakistan handles its leadership problems.

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rediff.com31 May 2014

He is expected to be assigned to a medium-security prison in Otisville, New York, about 70 miles from New York City.

Once again! Preet Bharara opposes Rajat Gupta's plea

Once again! Preet Bharara opposes Rajat Gupta's plea

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Bharara has also asked the US Court of Appeals to deny 65-year-old Gupta's motion, filed earlier this month, that his bail be continued pending resolution of his petition for rehearing the insider trading case.

Confessions of a surrendered Naxal: 'Why I joined, why I renounced'

Confessions of a surrendered Naxal: 'Why I joined, why I renounced'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

The surrendered Naxal said such arguments and counter-arguments led to internal dispute. "I felt suffocated and a sense of remorse started setting in."

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The Bharat Interface For Money app was launched on the iOS platform earlier this month. It is also available on the more popular Android platform. There have been over 17 million downloads of the BHIM app so far.

Saradha gone but website remains

Saradha gone but website remains

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The website has the address and contact numbers and email IDs of 69 branch offices of Saradha Group spread across West Bengal, Tripura, Odisha, Assam and New Delhi.

7 tips to do a financial clean up

7 tips to do a financial clean up

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Delay no further! Start today!

Centre cancels selection of 6 govt bank chiefs by UPA

Centre cancels selection of 6 govt bank chiefs by UPA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The probe into selections for banks such as Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank followed the arrest of Syndicate Bank CMD S K Jain for alleged graft.

The nuclear tests: Vajpayee's finest hour

The nuclear tests: Vajpayee's finest hour

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'It was India's good fortune to have a Vajpayee lead the government at this crucial moment in history.' 'By taking the N-decision he saved future generations of Indians from being 'Kosovoed' or 'Iraqed',' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Now, Naxals recruiting school children in Chhattisgarh

Now, Naxals recruiting school children in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Maoists have constituted 'Baal Action Teams' to deploy school children in different capacities in their attempt to regroup the child cadres and boost their perceived military strength.

Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Tech major is in discussion with film-makers, sport administrators to enter the fast-growing sectors.

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

"Will anybody want a servant that who is on vacation when needed at home? And nobody knows where he is," he continued.

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The investigative agency has been asked to file its report to the apex court on July 24.

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The SIT clicked photos and shot videos of the suspected places to examine the nature of the crime again.

CBI registers case against Teesta Setalvad

CBI registers case against Teesta Setalvad

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The CBI on Wednesday registered a case against social activist Teesta Setalvad and her organisation for alleged violation of FCRA in recieving funds from abroad without taking prior permission from the home ministry.

'I hope Modi understands the secret behind Facebook, Google'

'I hope Modi understands the secret behind Facebook, Google'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Silicon Valley techies and investors who were at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India dinner analyse the parlay for Ritu Jha.

No Modi-bashing: AAP's new strategy post-poll drubbing

No Modi-bashing: AAP's new strategy post-poll drubbing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

A party leader said the AAP will resort to what it did during the 2015 Delhi Assembly polls-- a "positive campaign".

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

At the prison, both Ranjan and Manglik's cell phones were pressed into service by the CBI. Why the CBI didn't bring its own equipment seems a mystery... Ranjan's cell handset was given to Indrani and Manglik dialed it. Indrani then spoke and her speech, that emanated from the phone, via speaker mode, was recorded.

How to prepare for SSC CGL exam 2016

How to prepare for SSC CGL exam 2016

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Lakhs of students appear for it every year. How are you preparing for it?

'Modi in a weaker position compared to 2014'

'Modi in a weaker position compared to 2014'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'But that does not make him weaker than his adversaries.'

Its official, US is now partner country for Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Its official, US is now partner country for Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The Vibrant Gujarat is a biennial event organised since 2003 by the Gujarat government to attract investment to the state.

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Opposition parties continued their dharna for the third day on Thursday in the state assembly, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the mysterious death of an upright IAS officer, forcing its adjournment till March 23, as protests over the death persisted across the state.

Scams take a toll on Maharashtra government

Scams take a toll on Maharashtra government

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Legislators, bureaucrats feel an impact, with works relating to their constituencies stuck at various levels.

Rs 5,000: Tunda's monthly salary for bomb-making

Rs 5,000: Tunda's monthly salary for bomb-making

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Abdul Karim Tunda, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's bomb-maker, has revealed the terrorist organisation's salary structure and generous perks. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Game of Thrones can make you rich!

Game of Thrones can make you rich!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Six money lessons you can learn from the popular game

Why this general's visit to India was so important

Why this general's visit to India was so important

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Thailand's importance to India's Act East policy is too significant to be overlooked.

Hearing in murder cases against Dera chief: Panchkula on alert

Hearing in murder cases against Dera chief: Panchkula on alert

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The CBI court is hearing the cases of murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati and former Dera manager Ranjit Singh.

Will Jayalalithaa's exit open the door for BJP?

Will Jayalalithaa's exit open the door for BJP?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Post-Jayalalithaa AIADMK cannot take on the Narendra Modi dispensation like their late charismatic leader did it on several occasions in the past, says R Ramasubramanian.

'Supreme Court should have heard 300 mn SC/STs'

'Supreme Court should have heard 300 mn SC/STs'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'The court came to a conclusion using one person's case... Based on that one case, the term "rampant misuse" was used as if it is a generalisation.' 'If one in 10 cases turns out to be false, is it possible to call the Act a charter for blackmail or charter for personal vengeance?' 'Is there any Act either in India or anywhere in the world where there are no false cases?'

No place for Mumbai top cop @MakeInMumbai?

No place for Mumbai top cop @MakeInMumbai?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Bombay or Mumbai? Was a senior minister miffed by a breach of protocol? Why did the police commissioner not find a place on the dais? Vignettes from 'Make in Mumbai.'

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Ahead of the pronouncement of the sentence, police have left nothing to chance and have taken important functionaries of the sect, who could gather followers, into preventive custody.

PM launches portal for citizens to contribute in governance

PM launches portal for citizens to contribute in governance

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a website MyGov that aims to help citizens contribute in governance by giving their opinions and views on important issues like clean Ganga or skill development. The inauguration of the people-centric platform also marks the completion of 60 days of the new government.

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

How Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung handles the fight with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the issue of appointment of a chief secretary will be an interesting insight into his personality, says Aditi Phadnis

Delhi think tank gives Modi his NSA and principal secretary

Delhi think tank gives Modi his NSA and principal secretary

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Members of the Vivekananda International Foundation are thrilled that the national security advisor and principal secretary to the prime minister are from its ranks, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

How Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar find themselves in a huge controversy.

No charges against Clinton over email server issue: FBI

No charges against Clinton over email server issue: FBI

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

In a big relief to Hillary Clinton, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday ruled out charging the Democratic presidential candidate over allegations that she violated rules by using a private email server while she was United States Secretary of State.

'Tinkering with the civil service is not advisable'

'Tinkering with the civil service is not advisable'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'The wheel does not need to be reinvented.' 'The question is whether we are prepared to put our shoulder to it to make it turn.'

Is the RSS already at work in the government?

Is the RSS already at work in the government?

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Handing the Human Resource Development ministry to a first-time minister and the talk of repealing Article 370 may be signs that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh are working in tandem

Did JRD think Patel would have been a better PM than Nehru?

Did JRD think Patel would have been a better PM than Nehru?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Nehru once told JRD, "I hate the mention of the very word profit".' '"Jawaharlal, I am talking about the need of the public sector making a profit!" JRD replied.' 'Nehru reiterated, "Never talk to me about the word profit, it is a dirty word".' A fascinating excerpt from Shashank Shah's The Tata Group: From Torchbearers To Trailblazers.