News for 'General Body Meeting'

Law to deal with communal violence soon: Sonia

Law to deal with communal violence soon: Sonia

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The law will provide for uniform compensation for loss of lives, honour and property due to communal violence, Congress president Sonia Gandhi told a meeting of the CPP.

Real purpose of SGM is to undermine us: COA writes to BCCI

Real purpose of SGM is to undermine us: COA writes to BCCI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The BCCI secretary after requisition from 20 affiliated units had issued a circular to conduct a SGM in New Delhi, in order to discuss policy matters with regards to decisions taken by the Vinod Rai-led committee.

IWF will be extra cautious: Dora

IWF will be extra cautious: Dora

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

IWF President H J Dora said any player, who tests positive for banned drugs even once in international events would be slapped a lifetime ban from the sport.

Toyota workers resume duty

Toyota workers resume duty

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Over 1,000 employees affiliated to the Toyota Kirloskar Motor Union on Tuesday resumed work after signing a modified version of the 'good conduct declaration' prepared by the management.

Row over Muslim body chief's Om, Allah remark, religious leaders exit stage

Row over Muslim body chief's Om, Allah remark, religious leaders exit stage

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani on Sunday stoked a controversy when he claimed that "Om" and "Allah" were the same God worshipped by 'Manu'.

WFI to challenge its suspension next week

WFI to challenge its suspension next week

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

A defiant Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will challenge its suspension by the Sports Ministry in court next week and has also called for an Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi on January 16 to discuss the way forward.

HC to hear RIL demerger on Nov 25

HC to hear RIL demerger on Nov 25

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

The Bombay High Court will hear on November 25 the petition filed by Reliance Industries Ltd seeking the court's approval of a scheme to demerge the company into four new entities as part of a settlement reached between Ambani brothers.

BCCI imposes life ban on Dalmiya

BCCI imposes life ban on Dalmiya

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Jagmohan Dalmiya was banned for misappropriation of funds and would not be allowed to hold any position at the national or state level.

Cong leaders meet President Murmu over Manipur crisis

Cong leaders meet President Murmu over Manipur crisis

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The Congress sought her intervention in helping bring normalcy in violence-hit Manipur, and called for the constitution of a high-level inquiry commission headed by a serving or retired Supreme Court judge to probe the incident.

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

An increase in the farmer income support scheme PM Kisan Nidhi, the introduction of a 'robot tax' to fund reskilling of people who lose their jobs to artificial intelligence (AI), and a reduced income-tax (I-T) to bring relief to the middle classes - these are some of the items in the Budget wish list submitted by Sangh Parivar affiliates to Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman. Representatives of the affiliates of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), such as the farmer organisation Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS); trade union Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS); Laghu Udyog Bharati, which works for micro and small industries; and Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), which works on economic and policy issues, met the FM and other officials over the last couple of weeks as part of the pre-Budget consultations.

BJP's boycott is a diversionary tactic, says Sonia

BJP's boycott is a diversionary tactic, says Sonia

Rediff.com11 May 2005

They keep inventing excuses to justify their boycott of Parliament, Sonia Gandhi tells a CPP meeting

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India at UN

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India at UN

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Kamboj said the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children.

AIIMS doctors suspend strike

AIIMS doctors suspend strike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

The decision was taken at a general body meeting of the Resident Doctors' Association in New Delhi.

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.

IHF scouting for a foreign coach

IHF scouting for a foreign coach

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

The IHF has decided to find a new foreigner "who understands Indian hockey" to take charge of the national team.

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as COA decides on e-auction

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as COA decides on e-auction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

The rights have been split across three categories -- a global television rights plus rest-of-world digital rights package, an Indian-subcontinent digital rights package, and a global consolidated rights package.

Sonia for cut in petro prices

Sonia for cut in petro prices

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday asked the government to ensure that the people benefit from the lowering of international crude prices.

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He said retired administration and police officials will also be part of the judicial inquiry to probe the stampede.

Lobbying, suspense ahead of IHF AGM

Lobbying, suspense ahead of IHF AGM

Rediff.com22 May 2005

The main interest ahead of the AGM is focused on incumbent president K P S Gill's possible bid for another term.

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of G20 meet; SPG to be deployed at venues

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of G20 meet; SPG to be deployed at venues

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Additional security personnel have been deployed on the ground and drones are being used for aerial surveillance, they said.

AIADMK sacks Sasikala, says 'Jayalalithaa to remain eternal general secretary'

AIADMK sacks Sasikala, says 'Jayalalithaa to remain eternal general secretary'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dinakaran sought to play down party's decision.

Verma elected IBF vice-president

Verma elected IBF vice-president

Rediff.com8 May 2005

The Badminton Association of India chief is the first Indian to occupy a senior position in the IBF.

BCCI finally clears players' central contract payments

BCCI finally clears players' central contract payments

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

As per the revised contracts, the players in the A+ category will get Rs 7 crore, while ones in the A, B and C will get Rs 5 crore, Rs 3 crore and Rs 1 crore respectively.

New Zealand Cricket appoint first woman chair

New Zealand Cricket appoint first woman chair

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Diana Puketapu-Lyndon will become the first female chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) after incumbent Martin Snedden announced on Wednesday he would be standing down early.

Kin seeking bodies of slain JK civilians removed from protest site, detained

Kin seeking bodies of slain JK civilians removed from protest site, detained

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The protesting families were on a sit-in since Wednesday morning and held a candlelight vigil after the daylong protest.

India for more disciplines at Commonwealth Games

India for more disciplines at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The IOA will push for tennis, archery, rowing, canoeing and kayaking, basketball and judo at the general body meeting of the federation in Melbourne next month.

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Leaders of several Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties met on Saturday to take stock of the opposition's preparations leading up to the June 4 counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections, and claimed they will get more than 295 seats, enough for them to form the next government.

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

In a major organisational rejig ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Saturday appointed Avinash Pande the general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, replacing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while Sachin Pilot was made the general secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh.

Budget to revamp tax structure: FM

Budget to revamp tax structure: FM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Two months ahead of the Budget for 2005-06, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday promised to make tax structure simpler for petroleum, telecom, sugar and textiles sectors.

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a Muslim representative will make a difference.'

'We are expecting some response from the Indian board on proposed series'

'We are expecting some response from the Indian board on proposed series'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan has said that he's still waiting for his Indian counterpart to contact him regarding the proposed bilateral series in the UAE in December.

SC asks Maharashtra to prevent hate speeches at Hindu body's event

SC asks Maharashtra to prevent hate speeches at Hindu body's event

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

A bench of Justices K M Joseph and J B Pardiwala was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared in the matter on behalf of the Maharashtra government, that the state undertakes that if the event is allowed to be held, it will be subject to the condition that 'nobody will make any hate speech and act in defiance of law or disturb the public order'.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter: Bodies of 17 missing cops found

Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter: Bodies of 17 missing cops found

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Earlier, in a major joint offensive, separate teams of nearly 600 personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) -- an elite unit of Central Reserve Police Force, launched an anti-Naxal operation from three sides towards Elmagunda after getting inputs about a huge gathering of ultras there on Saturday.

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said the government has also made some corporate people members of the MSP panel.

Sonia asks Congress workers to perk up

Sonia asks Congress workers to perk up

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

'We have to be fully prepared and ready ourselves for the coming challenge,' she said.

Protests in DU college as ad hoc teacher dies by suicide weeks after sacking

Protests in DU college as ad hoc teacher dies by suicide weeks after sacking

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Samarveer, originally from Molki village in Rajasthan's Baran district, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a room he shared with his cousin who had gone to duty at the time of the incident, the police said.

Land for mosque: Waqf Board to decide on Nov 26

Land for mosque: Waqf Board to decide on Nov 26

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Sunni Central Waqf Board Chairman, Zufar Farooqui said some persons are advising that land should not be taken for the Babri mosque.

Assam to host next National Games

Assam to host next National Games

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

According to sources, Assam was voted ahead of Assam, Goa, Haryana and Jharkhand, who had also bid to host the 2004 event.

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Red Bull make changes to car after discussions with FIA