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UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Trails Liz Truss

UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Trails Liz Truss

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has extended a commanding 28 point lead over former British chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak in the race to be the next leader of the Conservative party and the United Kingdom's prime minister, according to the latest YouGov survey.

Govt simplifies organ transplant, patients can register in any state now

Govt simplifies organ transplant, patients can register in any state now

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The government is working with the aim of "One Nation, One Policy" for organ donation and transplantation in consultation with the states, she said.

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

From the 13th century Konark temple of Odisha to the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar, the G20 Summit venue in New Delhi has put a spotlight on the rich architectural heritage of India.

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The cheetahs have been brought from Namibia as part of India's ambitious programme to bring the big cat back from extinction.

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'ISRO's style is a terrific example of being able to survive, acknowledge failures, and then most importantly of all, learn from them to ensure that subsequent missions are successful.'

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Only three countries (United States, Russia and China) have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The renaming of the stretch and other institutions is in line with the Centre's effort to remove any trace of colonial mindset, it has maintained.

Trump's next in-person hearing in hush money case on Dec 4

Trump's next in-person hearing in hush money case on Dec 4

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

At the December in-person court appearance, State Supreme Court Justice Juan M Merchan will decide on the expected motions to dismiss the case.

WhatsApp bans over 4.5mn accounts in India in Feb

WhatsApp bans over 4.5mn accounts in India in Feb

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

WhatsApp had banned 2.9 million accounts in January, 3.6 million accounts in December and 3.7 million accounts in November.

RBI's identity has been damaged: Former gov

RBI's identity has been damaged: Former gov

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'For the RBI, for a central bank, reputational risk is the worst risk.' 'Credibility is the worst risk,'

CVC makes mobile number must for lodging corruption complaints

CVC makes mobile number must for lodging corruption complaints

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The Central Vigilance Commission has introduced key amendments in its complaint handling mechanism such as making it mandatory for people to provide mobile numbers while raising corruption-related plaints.

Scamsters fool job aspirants with fake Territorial Army website

Scamsters fool job aspirants with fake Territorial Army website

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Delhi police has registered a case based on a complaint by a senior Territorial Army officer that a fake website of the organisation has been created by "scamsters" who are carrying out a fake recruitment drive using the online platform, officials said on Tuesday.

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

EPF Withdrawal Claim Rejected? Here's Help

EPF Withdrawal Claim Rejected? Here's Help

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Post your financial planning queries for rediffGURU and financial planning expert, Colonel Sanjeev Govila.

India advises citizens in Canada to remain alert amid rising hate crimes

India advises citizens in Canada to remain alert amid rising hate crimes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada, the MEA said.

Historic! SC begins live-streaming of Constitution bench proceedings

Historic! SC begins live-streaming of Constitution bench proceedings

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

In a first, the Supreme Court on Tuesday began live-streaming its Constitution bench proceedings.

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

August 23, the day the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface, would be celebrated as 'National Space Day'.

Feline-y to purr-fection, Delhi police's cat-echism to Elon Musk breaks the net

Feline-y to purr-fection, Delhi police's cat-echism to Elon Musk breaks the net

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Twitter owner on Thursday had posted: "Lil X just asked if there are police cats, since there are police dogs."

Aggrieved social media users can now appeal against platform's decision

Aggrieved social media users can now appeal against platform's decision

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In a move that is bound to spell relief for social media users, the government on Tuesday launched the much-awaited grievance appellate committee (GAC) mechanism that will allow users to appeal against decisions of social media platforms by filing their complaints on a new portal.

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Garima Lohia, Uma Harathi N and Smriti Mishra secured the second, third and fourth ranks respectively in the examination, results of which were declared on Tuesday.

OBC survey in Odisha from May 1

OBC survey in Odisha from May 1

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The social and educational conditions of 208 OBC communities enlisted by the state government will be collected during the survey, which will be followed by a special drive to ensure that none were left out across the state, an official said.

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader and triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, at least one Indian-origin candidate is already lined up to compete for the "best job in the world".

Around 1,800 'special guests' to join 77th I-Day celebrations at Red Fort

Around 1,800 'special guests' to join 77th I-Day celebrations at Red Fort

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the historic monument.

After Bihar, Odisha starts OBC survey

After Bihar, Odisha starts OBC survey

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The survey will encompass various indicators of backwardness such as occupation, educational qualification along with the type of educational institutions attended by members of the households to gauge the social and educational conditions of the backwardness in Odisha, the official said.

With Zepto Becoming First Unicorn of 2023, is Funding Winter About to Thaw?

With Zepto Becoming First Unicorn of 2023, is Funding Winter About to Thaw?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Quick commerce startups hope to race towards better days. Can they crack the execution code?

RBI gov, Bernanke disagree over QE impact

RBI gov, Bernanke disagree over QE impact

Rediff.com9 May 2014

It isn't Rajan ignoring money as much as it is Bernanke ignoring capital and exchange rates.

Jersey gov defends Judge Mohammed's appointment

Jersey gov defends Judge Mohammed's appointment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

American Muslim organisations, including Indian American Muslim groups, have hailed New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie's staunch defence of his appointment of Sohail Mohammed as a Passaic County Superior Court judge. Christie called opponentsparticularly right wing conservativesof his nomination 'ignorant' and a bunch of 'crazies'.

British PM race: Liz Truss holds lead but voters still prefer Boris Johnson

British PM race: Liz Truss holds lead but voters still prefer Boris Johnson

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The survey also shows a majority in favour of ousted leader Boris Johnson, with 55 per cent saying that Tory MPs were wrong to effectively force him to resign and 40 per cent saying they were right.

Day after CBI summons, Satya Pal Malik visits Delhi police station

Day after CBI summons, Satya Pal Malik visits Delhi police station

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The CBI move comes barely a week after Malik gave an interview to The Wire, in which he made critical remarks about the BJP-led Centre, especially regarding its handling of Jammu and Kashmir where he served as the last governor before the erstwhile state was bifurcated into Union territories.

I-T portal marred with another glitch; Infosys directed to fix issue

I-T portal marred with another glitch; Infosys directed to fix issue

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday said software services provider Infosys has been directed to look into the issue relating to malfunction of search option on the e-filing portal. After many users complained of issues while accessing the I-T portal and reported that it was hacked on Tuesday, which also happens to be the first launch anniversary of the portal, the department said Infosys is resolving the issue on priority. "Issue relating to the search functionality of the e-filing website has come to our notice.

Pilot in custody after threatening to crash into Walmart store in US city

Pilot in custody after threatening to crash into Walmart store in US city

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

According reports, the pilot is reported to have stolen the small aircraft.

No plan to release 2011 caste census data at this stage: Govt

No plan to release 2011 caste census data at this stage: Govt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said that the central government has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in census since Independence.

R-Day parade: UP wins best tableau award

R-Day parade: UP wins best tableau award

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The defence ministry said Maharashtra was voted as the best tableau among the states/union territories in the popular choice category.

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The batting great was named the 12th 'Most Admired Man' in the world, as per a survey conducted by YouGov.

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Indian high commission in London on Friday appealed for students to contact the mission for help and counselling amid fears that over 50 of them may have become victims of modern slavery while working at care homes in North Wales.

e-Gov dept to go paperless

e-Gov dept to go paperless

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

e-Governance secretary M N Vidyashankar told PTI that 12 other government departments which predominantly have an interface with the public would go paperless by December end this year.

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The affidavit was filed in response to a petition seeking a direction to declare the PM CARES Fund a 'State' under the Constitution to ensure transparency in its functioning.

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Gautam Adani is now the fourth richest person on the planet. The chairman of the Adani group overtook Bill Gates -- once the richest man in the world -- this week.

ASK TAX GURU: 'How to file delayed ITR?'

ASK TAX GURU: 'How to file delayed ITR?'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

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

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health and auto insurance related queries.