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153 booked for offering namaz on road in Agra, accused of promoting enmity

153 booked for offering namaz on road in Agra, accused of promoting enmity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

SSP Agra Sudheer Kumar Singh told reporters that the FIR has been registered against these people for violating the terms and conditions set for organising the namaz.

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of an SUV driver and four owners of the coaching centre basement in the Old Rajinder Nagar area which was flooded with rainwater and led to the death of three civil services aspirants.

Drunk teen driving Porsche kills 2, gets bail, asked to write essay

Drunk teen driving Porsche kills 2, gets bail, asked to write essay

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Pune Police on Monday said they will seek a higher court's permission to try as an adult a 17-year-old boy whose car allegedly knocked down and killed two persons in Kalyani Nagar area in Pune.

China catches US napping, extends Belt and Road Initiative in South America

China catches US napping, extends Belt and Road Initiative in South America

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The US has realised that China is cutting lucrative deals in South America as more nations are joining Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.

You dismissed the subject in just 10 words: Chidambaram cautions govt on inflation

You dismissed the subject in just 10 words: Chidambaram cautions govt on inflation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

He argued that if inflation is low, stable and moving towards the 4 per cent target, why has the RBI not revised downward the bank rate fixed in June 2023?

Will Budget Cause Trouble For Modi?

Will Budget Cause Trouble For Modi?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Union Budgets are often used as political instruments and that was the intention of this government too.' 'But while the exercise has settled two fronts, it has left open several others and this has the potential to aggravate with time,' predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

BMW case: Kaveri dragged for 1.5 km by Mihir, Bidawat mowed her down again

BMW case: Kaveri dragged for 1.5 km by Mihir, Bidawat mowed her down again

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The official further said Mihir Shah's father and Palghar Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah took active part in ensuring his son's escape and also had plans to tow away the offending vehicle.

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A total of 45 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion in the 81-member assembly.

Court grants bail to Mevani, puts Assam police in dock for false FIR

Court grants bail to Mevani, puts Assam police in dock for false FIR

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani was granted bail by a court in Assam's Barpeta district on Friday in a case related to the alleged assault of a woman police officer.

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A host of conspiracy theories followed, involving Indira Gandhi, her younger son Sanjay, his favourite small car project, secret funding of the Bangladesh Mukti Bahini and even the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.

Paytm Crisis: StartUp Founders Take Note

Paytm Crisis: StartUp Founders Take Note

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Startup founders need to sit up and think about how not to take stardom for granted and how not to disappoint their fans who have stood in long queues for those precious selfies with popular entrepreneurs, notes Nivedita Mookerji.

Hathras stampede: Victims' bodies on ice blocks, kin await autopsy

Hathras stampede: Victims' bodies on ice blocks, kin await autopsy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A number of bodies were kept at the district hospital in Hathras.

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The juvenile's father had called the doctor and offered him allurements to replace the blood samples, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar claimed at a press conference.

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Whether she is in power or not, she always makes it a point to visit us. This is her best quality as a leader.'

How Pune teen's family tried to coerce driver to take blame

How Pune teen's family tried to coerce driver to take blame

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pune police on Saturday arrested the grandfather of the 17-year-old involved in a car crash here that killed two persons while claiming that both the teenager's father and grandfather put pressure on the family's driver to take blame for accident by offering him money and giving threats.

Farmers' march: Sec 144 imposed in Delhi for a month

Farmers' march: Sec 144 imposed in Delhi for a month

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be a complete ban on gathering, processions or rallies and entry of tractor trolleys carrying people in the national capital as the Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 for a month in the view of intended widespread tension and 'social unrest' due to the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March' on Tuesday.

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We began hitting Kasab hard.' 'In the melee it struck me that the man we were beating to pulp should remain alive.'

Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Returning home after a five-day high-profile state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday struck a defiant note saying that his country may be small but 'doesn't give them the license to bully us'.

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The mother of the minor in the Porsche car accident case was arrested after confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers, Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar said on Saturday.

Michaung: Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000 cr central aid

Michaung: Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000 cr central aid

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu has sought an interim relief of Rs 5,060 crore from the Centre in connection with the damage caused by Cyclone Michaung, the state government said on Wednesday.

Gold loan business is shining as regulatory scrutiny of sector grows

Gold loan business is shining as regulatory scrutiny of sector grows

Rediff.com27 May 2024

In mid-March this year, the finance ministry asked state-run banks to review their gold loan portfolio for the two-year period between January 1, 2022, and January 31, 2024. This business had grown at a fast clip. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data has it that it grew 15 per cent to Rs 1 trillion in FY24. Now, in recent times, any kind of exuberance in financial services has seen the authorities swoop down - be it pushing the lines on governance or unsecured credit.

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The game zone had fire safety equipment but action taken to control the fire was not sufficient, leading to the tragedy on Saturday, a senior police officer said on Sunday, a day after the tragedy.

For tribals in Nagarhole forest, election is about vote for sops

For tribals in Nagarhole forest, election is about vote for sops

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

These few and far between 'sops for votes' are the reason why the Jenu Kuruba community, which is fighting the government for decades for even the basic amenities -- like land rights, access to water and electricity -- bother to cast their votes, said J K Thimma, head of the settlement.

'They are afraid we will rekindle spirit of August 1942'

'They are afraid we will rekindle spirit of August 1942'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Freedom fighter Dr G G Parikh, activists Tushar Gandhi and Teesta Setalvad were prevented from reaching the August Kranti Maidan on Wednesday morning by the Mumbai police.

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of killing his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train, appears to have harboured "anger and grudge" towards a particular community and showed no remorse for the crime committed, the police said in its response to his bail.

Aid for Maldives cut, Bhutan gets largest share from MEA pie

Aid for Maldives cut, Bhutan gets largest share from MEA pie

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

In line with India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, the largest share of aid portfolio has been granted to Bhutan with the allocation of Rs 2,068 crore.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

B'luru caf blast: BJP says Bengal 'safe haven for terrorists', Mamata hits back

B'luru caf blast: BJP says Bengal 'safe haven for terrorists', Mamata hits back

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

What about Uttar Pradesh Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat and Bihar? Mamata asked.

Umesh murder: UP court grants 5-day police custody of Atiq Ahmad, brother

Umesh murder: UP court grants 5-day police custody of Atiq Ahmad, brother

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Ahmad and Ashraf alias Khalid Azim will be kept in judicial custody till April 26, said advocate Vikram Singh, the counsel for Umesh Pal's wife Jaya.

Sisodia meets ailing wife after court's permission

Sisodia meets ailing wife after court's permission

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday reached his residence in New Delhi from Tihar Jail to meet his ailing wife after permission from a city court.

Kejriwal arrested in money-laundering case, will remain Delhi CM

Kejriwal arrested in money-laundering case, will remain Delhi CM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The arrest, the first of a sitting chief minister, came hours after the Delhi high court refused to grant protection to the AAP national convenor from any coercive action by the agency.

Sisodia's 1-year in Tihar: Bhagvad Gita, badminton, calls to home

Sisodia's 1-year in Tihar: Bhagvad Gita, badminton, calls to home

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Sisodia is presently lodged in Tihar jail number 1, where he stays in his separate cell shared with two more inmates, who are lodged in non-heinous cases, official sources said.

8 children among 22 killed as tractor-trolley falls into pond in UP

8 children among 22 killed as tractor-trolley falls into pond in UP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.

'A Kejriwal will emerge from every house'

'A Kejriwal will emerge from every house'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

She alleged that the ED has become a "political tool" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

No water to Tamil Nadu, facing worst draught in 40 yrs: Shivakumar

No water to Tamil Nadu, facing worst draught in 40 yrs: Shivakumar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Amid criticism and protests against the government over allegations that Cauvery water was being released from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam to Tamil Nadu, he clarified that the discharge was meant for Bengaluru, and not for the neighbouring state.

Kavitha spends night at ED office, to be taken to court today

Kavitha spends night at ED office, to be taken to court today

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha is expected to be produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court by the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi on Saturday for obtaining her remand for custodial interrogation in the money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-22, officials said.

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

There is growing acceptance of the idea in the international community that engaging the Taliban government is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Raghav Chadha slams BJP after setback on bungalow

Raghav Chadha slams BJP after setback on bungalow

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

In his statement, the AAP MP has also alleged that the cancellation was done at the 'dictates of the BJP to further their political motives and vested interest'.