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Vadra issue: Party infighting in Haryana a worry for Congress

Vadra issue: Party infighting in Haryana a worry for Congress

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Trouble is brewing for the Congress in Haryana with its Gurgaon Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Rao Inderjit Singh making a statement that Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra must be punished if he is found guilty of 'sham land deals' in Haryana. Reenu Mittal reports

Delhi HC rejects pleas against Agnipath, says it's in national interest

Delhi HC rejects pleas against Agnipath, says it's in national interest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday upheld the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces, saying it was made in national interest and to ensure that the armed forces are better equipped.

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The child's mom continued to sob and pray. The Vistara staff was valiantly standing by offering as much assistance as they were capable of.

Khadi row: Mahatma Gandhi will be removed from notes too, says Haryana Min

Khadi row: Mahatma Gandhi will be removed from notes too, says Haryana Min

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Later the controversial minister Anil Vij retracted from his comments.

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vaibhav Rawal scored a fine century before pacer Divij Mehra's dismantled Mumbai with a five-wicket haul to power Delhi to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

No coercive action against Bagga: HC orders in late-night hearing

No coercive action against Bagga: HC orders in late-night hearing

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Hours after the Mohali court issued the arrest warrant in connection with a case registered against him by the Punjab Police last month, Bagga moved the high court challenging it.

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Nitu has been in supreme form throughout the tournament, winning her first three bouts by RSC (referee stops contest).

SC agrees to hear plea challenging govt's decision to deport Rohingyas

SC agrees to hear plea challenging govt's decision to deport Rohingyas

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The plea filed by two Rohingya immigrants that they were facing persecution in Myanmar and that the decision to send them back was in violation of various international conventions.

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

On this day in 1983, legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev delivered a smashing 175* against Zimbabwe in the 20th match of the World Cup that year in England.

Govt hopes to make Swiss Challenge work for railways

Govt hopes to make Swiss Challenge work for railways

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Has the rail ministry taken care to draw up a transparent framework?

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's bypoll win in four of the six seats it contested has invigorated the party ahead of assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Job Quotas In Private Sector?

Job Quotas In Private Sector?

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Rather than a blind reproduction of the government template, a more productive way of enforcing affirmative action in the private sector could be to emulate an American model, suggests Kanika Datta.

15-year-old girl challenges Kanhaiya for debate on PM Modi

15-year-old girl challenges Kanhaiya for debate on PM Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Jhanvi Behal felt that the speech Kanhaiya gave after his release from the jail, targeting PM Modi and his government, was completely wrong and untrue.

Modi Prepares Govt For Harsh Summer

Modi Prepares Govt For Harsh Summer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Modi last week called for optimal grain storage, fire audits and mock drills in hospitals as preparations for the harsh summer forecast by the meteorological department.

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Yes, it really does happen.

Court order on V K Singh's dog remark challenged

Court order on V K Singh's dog remark challenged

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The revision petition challenges the trial court's order alleging that the magistrate 'has only desperately tried to shield the proposed accused'.

Dissident Cong MP targets Vadra, Hooda; challenges leadership

Dissident Cong MP targets Vadra, Hooda; challenges leadership

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Claiming the Congress leadership had ignored issues raised by him, Lok Sabha MP from Gurgoan Rao Inderjit Singh has trained his guns on Robert Vadra and Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Anita Katyal reports.

Justify different pay scale for Agniveers, regular sepoys: HC

Justify different pay scale for Agniveers, regular sepoys: HC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

"If the job profile is same, then how you justify different pay? A lot will depend on the job profile. Get instructions on this and put it on an affidavit," a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad told Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati who was representing the Centre.

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in armed forces.

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Very dense fog lowered visibility to 50 metres at the Palam observatory, near the Indira Gandhi International airport, at 5:30 am.

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Earlier, only Azad was scheduled to meet Sonia Gandhi.

'Orange' alert in North India as intense cold wave continues

'Orange' alert in North India as intense cold wave continues

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A severe cold wave brought the minimum temperature down to a numbing 1.5 degrees Celsius at the Ridge weather station in central Delhi.

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

DLF has long been embroiled in a controversy over a deal that brought windfall profits to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'

Mohit Sharma: From net bowler to man of the moment for GT

Mohit Sharma: From net bowler to man of the moment for GT

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Mohit Sharma virtually went off radar after the last of his 34 appearances for India.

Can Nitish-Tejashwi's second coming stem Bihar's rot?

Can Nitish-Tejashwi's second coming stem Bihar's rot?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Various indicators make it amply clear that there are grave challenges facing the new government of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, reports Indivjal Dhasmana.

Day after hijab ruling, Justice Gupta retires from Supreme Court

Day after hijab ruling, Justice Gupta retires from Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Supreme Court judge Justice Hemant Gupta, who is set to retire on October 16, said on Friday that a judge cannot make people happy as "that's not the role assigned to him".

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj admitted that his comeback from outside the medal position midway into World Athletics javelin throw final was 'challenging, but he knew that a good throw was around the corner.

AAP played spoiler in Guj, no silent campaign in hard-fought poll: Chidambaram

AAP played spoiler in Guj, no silent campaign in hard-fought poll: Chidambaram

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Chidambaram also stressed that there were lessons to be learnt by the Congress from the Gujarat loss, saying there is no such thing as a "silent" campaign in a hard-fought election.

After his shows get cancelled, Kunal Kamra dares VHP to denounce Godse

After his shows get cancelled, Kunal Kamra dares VHP to denounce Godse

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Days after his shows at a Gurugram bar were called off following threats by right-wing organisations, stand-up comic Kunal Kamra on Sunday wrote an open letter to the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), challenging it to condemn Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Agnipath, seeks Centre's reply

Delhi HC refuses to stay Agnipath, seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to stay the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces and asked the Centre to file a reply on a batch of petitions challenging it.

SKM threatens to resume stir if govt doesn't form MSP panel, withdraw cases

SKM threatens to resume stir if govt doesn't form MSP panel, withdraw cases

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

In a statement, the SKM alleged that the government had not fulfilled any of the promises, including setting up a committee on minimum support price and withdrawal of cases against protesters, made to the farmers.

Nitu, Manisha in quarters of World Championships

Nitu, Manisha in quarters of World Championships

Rediff.com15 May 2022

India's women boxers Nitu (48kg) and Manisha (57kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the IBA World Championships in Istanbul, after registering contrasting victories on Saturday.

4 Reasons Why Some Sikhs Feel Alienated

4 Reasons Why Some Sikhs Feel Alienated

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

If we accept that there is a challenge in Punjab today, any realistic progress can only be made if the rest of the country, especially the government and the ruling party, engage with this sense of grievance, points out Shekhar Gupta

Ex-CJI Lalit on why Chhawala rape and murder accused were acquitted

Ex-CJI Lalit on why Chhawala rape and murder accused were acquitted

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Justice Lalit said, "The element was purely based on circumstantial evidence. Law is clear that facts must point only in direction of the guilt of that man, unless and until that guilt is completely established, circumstantial evidence case theory is not to be accepted."

Campaign ends for bypolls to 7 assembly seats in 6 states, counting on Nov 6

Campaign ends for bypolls to 7 assembly seats in 6 states, counting on Nov 6

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Chief ministers and other senior leaders made last-minute appeals to voters for their support in Mokama and Gopalganj of Bihar, Adampur of Haryana, Manugoda of Telangana, Gola Gorakhnath of Uttar Pradesh and Dhamnagar of Odisha.

India's unemployment rate lowest since March 2021: CMIE

India's unemployment rate lowest since March 2021: CMIE

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

India's unemployment rate witnessed a sharp decline to 6.57 per cent in January, the lowest since March 2021, as the country gradually recovers with easing of restrictions following a decline in Omicron cases, according to CMIE. While unemployment in urban India stood at 8.16 per cent in January, in rural areas it was the lowest at 5.84 per cent, as per data by independent think-tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). In December, the unemployment rate stood at 7.91 per cent, with urban at 9.30 per cent and rural at 7.28 per cent, it added.

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While he has 57 first-class, 24 List A and 39 T20 wickets at domestic level, Shahbaz Ahmed does have the ability to punch above his weight.

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

After the scheme was unveiled, protests erupted in several states against the scheme.

Centre rushes high-level Covid teams to 4 states

Centre rushes high-level Covid teams to 4 states

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The teams will visit the districts reporting high number of COVID cases and support the state's efforts towards strengthening containment, surveillance, testing, infection prevention and control measures, and efficient clinical management of positive cases.