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IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

No question of going back on IOA CEO's appointment, says PT Usha

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Dr Nagesh Kumar, one of the three new MPC members, wanted the MPC to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%.

Abhinav Bindra awarded Olympic Order by IOC

Abhinav Bindra awarded Olympic Order by IOC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra has been awarded with Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement

Central Vista executive enclave's cost goes up by Rs 100 cr

Central Vista executive enclave's cost goes up by Rs 100 cr

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The estimated project cost of the executive enclave which will house a new prime minister's office (PMO) has gone up by over Rs 100 crore to Rs 1,316 crore as the CPWD floated a fresh tender cancelling its earlier one, according to the agency's bid document.

BJP wanted to make RCP Singh Bihar's Eknath Shinde: Nitish

BJP wanted to make RCP Singh Bihar's Eknath Shinde: Nitish

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The political uproar continues in Bihar, as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party wanted to make R C P Singh the Eknath Shinde of Bihar and isolate the Janata Dal-United party.

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Wangchuk, who has been camping at Ladakh Bhawan in the national capital, is yet to be approached by a central government representative, a group member said.

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The university's academic council in a meeting on Friday had passed a motion for the removal of the chapter titled Modern Indian Political Thought.

'We grant bail, you become minister next day': SC to Senthil Balaji

'We grant bail, you become minister next day': SC to Senthil Balaji

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, however, refused to interfere with the September 26 order of the apex court granting bail to Balaji on a plea filed by one of the complainants seeking its cancellation.

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The emergency meeting of the International Cricket Council's executive board could not achieve a consensus on the much-awaited Champions Trophy schedule and will reconvene on Saturday after Pakistan once again rejected the 'Hybrid' model of hosting the event.

IOA to form ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs

IOA to form ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The ministry's decision came after the country's top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, resumed their sit-in protest in New Delhi on Sunday and demanded the public disclosure of the findings of the oversight panel that investigated the sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post.

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

Ahead of joining Congress Kanhaiya removes his AC unit from CPI office

Ahead of joining Congress Kanhaiya removes his AC unit from CPI office

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

With Kanhaiya Kumar likely to join the Congress party on Tuesday, CPI Bihar state secretary Ram Naresh Pandey on Tuesday confirmed that some days ago Kanhaiya had taken out the AC installed by him in the CPI's state office in Patna.

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday formed a three-member committee to "review the delivery" of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies last month.

GST@7: Challenges But Collections Surge

GST@7: Challenges But Collections Surge

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Average monthly GST collection rose from Rs 90,000 crore during the first year of its implementation -- 2017-2018 -- to Rs 1.68 trillion during 2023-2024, representing an 87 per cent rise.

Actor Vijay launches party, to quit films for politics

Actor Vijay launches party, to quit films for politics

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Top Tamil actor Vijay on Friday announced the launch of his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, and said he will contest the 2026 assembly polls in the state.

LG, not Delhi govt, has power to nominate MCD official: SC

LG, not Delhi govt, has power to nominate MCD official: SC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

In a major setback to Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the law 'expressly enables' the lieutenant governor to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and he is not bound by the advice of the council of ministers in the matter.

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passed away at his residence in Bengaluru early Tuesday morning, his family said.

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

India-NZ Test: MCA's generous offer for fans

India-NZ Test: MCA's generous offer for fans

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The ticket prices will remain same as the previous rates for the upcoming third Test of the India versus New Zealand series to be played here from November 1-5, the Mumbai Cricket Association has said.

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Birj Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI president

How 2023 ODI WC generated massive economic impact

How 2023 ODI WC generated massive economic impact

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A record-breaking 1.25 million spectators attended the mega event, of which nearly 75 per cent were attending an ICC 50-over match for the first time ever, the report claimed.

Meet BJP's 1st woman candidate for LS poll from Goa

Meet BJP's 1st woman candidate for LS poll from Goa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The 49-year-old entrepreneur oversees the media and real estate arm of Dempo Industries as its executive director.

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The letter said the high-powered committee of the ministry, which was holding talks with representatives from Ladakh, will meet them next on December 3.

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Once identified, these individuals are drawn into private groups where they are exposed to manipulative content, including fabricated videos depicting atrocities allegedly committed by security forces, the officials said.

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

'From the tiniest to mid-level organisations and even some at the lower end of the large-scale ones would say that computerisation and the extensive documentation and regulatory requirements for GST have made the compliance process worse in many cases.'

Battle in Indian Olympic Association continues

Battle in Indian Olympic Association continues

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Sudhanshu Mittal's allegations on the 'illegality' of Narinder Batra's election have come amid the feud among the top brass of the IOA. He had earlier written to the International Olympic Committee, claiming that Batra was 'illegally' elected as IOA president.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Justice Khanna, who will serve as CJI for a little over six months, will demit office on May 13, 2025.

TERI council sends Pachauri on indefinite leave

TERI council sends Pachauri on indefinite leave

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Facing flak, TERI's executive vice chairman R K Pachauri on Friday proceeded on leave from two other bodies -- TERI and its governing council, which also appointed former Competition Commission chief Ashok Chawla as the new chairman in an apparent damage control measure.

New era for yoga: Historic Asian Games debut looms

New era for yoga: Historic Asian Games debut looms

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

If approved, yoga could debut as a demonstration sport in the 2026 Games in Nagoya, Japan, marking a significant milestone in its journey from a spiritual practice to a recognised competitive discipline.

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

In the Union Budget for Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had held forth on the need for better governance and investor protection in the banking sector. She had proposed certain amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act (RBI Act), 1934; the Banking Regulation Act (BR Act), 1949; and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970.

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

As the fight reaches its crescendo with the big election day just a few hours away, many political observers billed the unpredictable race for the 47th President of the US as the most consequential one in decades while appearing to project a grim picture for the country's future under a Trump presidency.

Why Indian Olympic Association is facing suspension...

Why Indian Olympic Association is facing suspension...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Concerned at the state of affairs of the Indian Olympic Association, the International Olympic Committee has threatened to suspend the governing body if it fails to conduct its election within the coming weeks.

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'It is notable how humble he was and didn't want anything different just because he was a Tata.'

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin for over nine hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

487 trees to make way for Central Vista's executive enclave housing PMO

487 trees to make way for Central Vista's executive enclave housing PMO

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The executive enclave will house the new Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Secretariat, India House and the National Security Council Secretariat.

British Council is hiring

British Council is hiring

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

The British Council, Mumbai, is recruiting a Manager Education UK (Middle Management), Customer Service Executive (Junior Management) and Education UK Executive (Junior Management).

SC stays HC order on AIADMK leadership row, gives nod for July 11 meet

SC stays HC order on AIADMK leadership row, gives nod for July 11 meet

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The top court also clarified that the general council of the AIADMK which is to take place on July 11, 2022, may proceed in the accordance with the law.

Bengal floods: Mamata writes to Modi, threatens to sever ties with DVC

Bengal floods: Mamata writes to Modi, threatens to sever ties with DVC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that her state would sever all ties with the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for 'unilaterally releasing water', which led to floods in south Bengal districts.