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World Rapid Chess: Humpy in joint second spot

World Rapid Chess: Humpy in joint second spot

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

While Vaishali got the better of Ukraine's Inna Gopanenko in round eight, Rout defeated Russia's Baira Kovanova.

SC cancels bail to MP student leader in rape case, quashes HC order

SC cancels bail to MP student leader in rape case, quashes HC order

Rediff.com5 May 2022

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana noted that the sole ground on which bail has been granted by the high court is the delay on the part of the appellant/complainant in lodging the FIR, without offering any plausible explanation for the same.

Bombay HC to Mumbai police in TRP scam: 'Why interact with press?'

Bombay HC to Mumbai police in TRP scam: 'Why interact with press?'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The Bombay high court on Tuesday asked what had prompted the Mumbai police to hold a press conference last year over the alleged Television Rating Points (TRP) scam.

12-year-old Abhimanyu becomes youngest GM ever!

12-year-old Abhimanyu becomes youngest GM ever!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Mishra spent several months in Budapest, Hungary playing back-to-back tournaments, chasing the title and the record. He scored both his first and second GM norms there, at the April Vezerkepzo tournament and the May 2021 First Saturday tournament, both round-robins of 10 players specially set up for scoring norms.

'What's the tax implication of interest earned on 5-yr NSC income?'

'What's the tax implication of interest earned on 5-yr NSC income?'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Central Vista: SC dismisses plea challenging change in land use

Central Vista: SC dismisses plea challenging change in land use

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging the change in land use of a plot where the new official residence of the vice president will come up as part of the ambitious Central Vista project in Lutyens' Delhi.

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com27 May 2022

His semifinal match against Giri went up to 2am and a few hours later, he had to be at his school to take his 11th-class board examination.

Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said that he was not "comfortable" with the present draft clarification given by the yoga guru, remarking that it seemed "more like a pat on the back" and a justification.

Punjab HC quashes FIRs against Vishwas, Bagga for anti-Kejri statements

Punjab HC quashes FIRs against Vishwas, Bagga for anti-Kejri statements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday quashed two separate FIRs registered against former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas and BJP's Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga by the Punjab police over their statements against AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

Rahul Gandhi's questioning: Congress serves notices on 3 ministers

Rahul Gandhi's questioning: Congress serves notices on 3 ministers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Congress has sought action against Enforcement Directorate officials who 'selectively leaked' to some media houses information related to Rahul Gandhi's questioning, as the party also served a legal notice on three Union ministers over the issue.

HC bench deletes single judge's adverse remarks against actor Vijay

HC bench deletes single judge's adverse remarks against actor Vijay

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

A division bench of the Madras high court on Tuesday expunged the adverse remarks made by a single judge against top Tamil actor Vijay on the issue of entry tax over the import of a luxury car from England in 2012.

Humpy, K Srikanth and Sai Praneeth nominated for Khel Ratna

Humpy, K Srikanth and Sai Praneeth nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Chess champion Koneru Humpy has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

'Contempt of my conscience': Prashant Bhushan won't apologise

'Contempt of my conscience': Prashant Bhushan won't apologise

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bhushan said as an officer of court he believes as a duty to speak up when he believe there is a deviation from its sterling record.

Anand to mentor Indian squads at Chess Olympiad

Anand to mentor Indian squads at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com2 May 2022

It has bolstered the home team's medal chances at the 14-day event, which is expected to see massive participation from more than 150 countries.

ED stops scribe Rana Ayyub at airport from flying abroad, asks to join probe

ED stops scribe Rana Ayyub at airport from flying abroad, asks to join probe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The federal probe agency wants to question and record Ayyub's statement in a money laundering case against her.

Kangana may be a celebrity but she is accused in a case: Court

Kangana may be a celebrity but she is accused in a case: Court

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Metropolitan Magistrate R R Khan had on Tuesday rejected Ranaut's application seeking permanent exemption from appearance in which she had cited her professional commitments. The detailed order was made available Thursday.

Madras HC hands over AIADMK hq to Palaniswami, setback for OPS camp

Madras HC hands over AIADMK hq to Palaniswami, setback for OPS camp

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Madras high court on Wednesday set aside the proceedings of the Tamil Nadu revenue department locking and sealing the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam headquarters in Chennai following the July 11 violence, and directed that the keys of the office be handed over to party chief K Palaniswami.

Uddhav, Koshyari should sit down, sort out differences: Bombay HC

Uddhav, Koshyari should sit down, sort out differences: Bombay HC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Referring to differences between Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Governor B S Koshyari over various issues, the Bombay high court on said Wednesday it was "unfortunate" that the two highest constitutional functionaries in the state "did not trust each other".

Young Vaishali enters semis of Speed Chess Championships

Young Vaishali enters semis of Speed Chess Championships

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Young Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu on Thursday beat International Master Munkhzul Turmunkh of Mongolia to storm into the semi-finals of the first leg of FIDE chess.com Women Speed Chess Championships but the country's top player Koneru Humpy bowed out in the opener.

Chess plays on while other sports struggle to cope with COVID-19

Chess plays on while other sports struggle to cope with COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2020

FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich said the chess world was moving online which would help the sport reach its full potential.

Five years of GST: Recovery of input tax credit still a struggle

Five years of GST: Recovery of input tax credit still a struggle

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Agra has long been known for the Taj Mahal, but it is also a manufacturing hub filled with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that make everything from electronic components to metal products, from paints and chemicals to footwear. And five years after the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the MSMEs here complain that while the indirect tax regime has been transformative, cutting out the need to file multiple taxes, its biggest drawback has been the delay in credit refunds. Whoever you speak to - MSME owners, tax lawyers, or industry bodies like the National Chambers of Industries and Commerce (NCIC), Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) and Agra Shoe Manufacturers Association (ASMA) - they all emphasise that the GST continues to face some key challenges.

Kangana's plea for case transfer devoid of merit: Javed Akhtar to court

Kangana's plea for case transfer devoid of merit: Javed Akhtar to court

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar submitted in a court here on Friday that actor Kangana Ranaut's petition seeking transfer of the criminal defamation case filed by him against her was "devoid of any merits" and aimed at delaying the proceedings.

Bulli Bai case: 3 students granted bail; parents told to give counselling

Bulli Bai case: 3 students granted bail; parents told to give counselling

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Magistrate KC Rajput of Bandra court had granted bail to Vishal Kumar Jha, Shweta Singh and Mayank Agarwal on April 12, while it had denied bail to other accused Omkareshwar Thakur and Neeraj Singh.

When Yash met Mahi

When Yash met Mahi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

When MSD looked at the 18 year old, Yash greeted The Master with a shy Namaste.

Malaika wins Fashion Icon of the Year Award

Malaika wins Fashion Icon of the Year Award

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A bona fide fashionista, she truly deserves the award.

Some members of judiciary have 'let us down': Sibal

Some members of judiciary have 'let us down': Sibal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Sibal also said the present dispensation wants an 'Opposition-mukt Bharat' not just a 'Congress-mukt Bharat'.

India suffers twin defeats in Online Nations Cup, finishes 5th

India suffers twin defeats in Online Nations Cup, finishes 5th

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With Viswanathan Anand resting, the Indian team managed to hold their own against the favourites before Yu Yangyi subdued B Adhiban with black pieces to secure another victory in the tournament.

CBI arrests 7 for alleged manipulation of JEE Mains exam

CBI arrests 7 for alleged manipulation of JEE Mains exam

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The CBI has arrested seven persons including two directors of a Noida-based private institution in connection with alleged manipulation of JEE Mains examination 2021, officials said Friday.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Her loose tongue set the entire country on fire: SC on Nupur Sharma

Her loose tongue set the entire country on fire: SC on Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

'These people are not religious. They do not have respect for other religions... This lady is single-handedly responsible for what is happening in the country... Has a loose tongue'

Israel barred from Saudi-hosted chess championship

Israel barred from Saudi-hosted chess championship

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

It is not immediately clear if other delegations had been excluded but players from Qatar have suggested they may have been rejected.

Channi, Randhawa hatched conspiracy against me, alleges Majithia

Channi, Randhawa hatched conspiracy against me, alleges Majithia

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday accused Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa of hatching a conspiracy against him and dubbed registration of case against him as 'political vendetta.'

Online Chess Olympiad: India storm into quarter-finals

Online Chess Olympiad: India storm into quarter-finals

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

With the top spot assured in the pool with a round to go, India was held to a 3-3 draw by a fighting Slovenia.

TMC writes to EC to revert rule which 'will help BJP'

TMC writes to EC to revert rule which 'will help BJP'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

TMC claimed that the new instructions were made with a "mala fide intention to benefit the candidates of Bharatiya Janata Party".

Anand looking forward to stint as commentator

Anand looking forward to stint as commentator

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'It will be special. Looking forward to going to a world championship match without the tension of playing. I am a chess fan too and hope it will be a good match'

Harika settles for bronze after losing semis at World Championship

Harika settles for bronze after losing semis at World Championship

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli had to settle for the bronze medal after a heartbreaking defeat against Tan Zhongyi of China via the tie-breaker in the semi-finals of the FIDE World Women's Chess Championship in Tehran.

SC order on Friday on Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

SC order on Friday on Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Sharma, one of the four convicts on death row in the 2012 case, has also sought commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment claiming that he has "developed mental illness" inside the prison due to the alleged "torture and ill-treatment".

National Herald told to vacate premises in 2 weeks

National Herald told to vacate premises in 2 weeks

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Land and Development Office said no press had been functioning on the premises for at least 10 years and it was being used for commercial purposes in violation of the lease deed.

83 POWs in Pak jails but no help from Islamabad, govt tells SC

83 POWs in Pak jails but no help from Islamabad, govt tells SC

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that there are 83 missing defence personnel including 62 prisoners of the war of 1965 and 1971 for whom India is seeking their release and repatriation from Pakistan through diplomatic and other available channels.