News for 'Hind'

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Gowri in her address after sworn in as additional judge asserted that she would dispense justice in realising the dreams of the makers of the Constitution.

Bajaj Hind eyes 37 pc in Balrampur Chini

Bajaj Hind eyes 37 pc in Balrampur Chini

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Shishir Bajaj-promoted Bajaj Hindusthan, India's largest sugar producer, is in talks with its nearest competitor Balrampur Chini Mills to acquire the 36.67 percent stake of the current promoters, the Kolkata-based Saraogis.

'India is grateful to have heroes like you'

'India is grateful to have heroes like you'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'Vaccinate as soon as you can please. Stay safe,' the India cricket captain said after the jab.

Marriage is entitled to constitutional protection, not just legal recognition: SC

Marriage is entitled to constitutional protection, not just legal recognition: SC

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Supreme Court said on Tuesday it has to be alive to the fact that the concept of marriage has evolved and must accept the basic proposition that marriage itself is entitled to constitutional protection as it is not just a matter of statutory recognition.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

ITC pips Hind Lever in m-cap

ITC pips Hind Lever in m-cap

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Wrestler Bajrang to take break from social media

Wrestler Bajrang to take break from social media

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Bajrang, who had qualified for the Olympics after earning a quota at the 2019 World Championships, recently returned from USA after attending a one-month training camp at Cliff Keen Wrestling Club in Michigan.

'Mob molested me, my daughters': Victims recall Delhi horror

'Mob molested me, my daughters': Victims recall Delhi horror

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

At least 38 people were killed in the communal clashes that broke out in northeast Delhi after violence between supporters of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and those opposing it spiralled out of control on Sunday.

Bhagwat's madrasa visit, meeting imams no deviation from Sangh line: RSS leader

Bhagwat's madrasa visit, meeting imams no deviation from Sangh line: RSS leader

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's visit to a mosque and his meeting with the head of an organisation of imams were not a deviation from the outfit's line, its senior leader Indresh Kumar said on Friday.

Prayagraj police issues posters of 59 accused of June 10 violence

Prayagraj police issues posters of 59 accused of June 10 violence

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The Prayagraj police have issued posters of 59 people, allegedly involved in the June 10 violence, which will be put up on roadsides and public places so that they could be identified and arrested, officials said.

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The attack took place on Saturday when the woman and her mother came to Delhi from Jaipur for some work, they said, adding that a first information report (FIR) has been registered.

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The railways observed a week of Azadi ki Rail Gadi, from July 18-23, through 27 trains and 75 railway stations, across 24 states that are linked to the Indian freedom struggle.

Ranchi girl mistakenly informed she cracked UPSC, family apologises

Ranchi girl mistakenly informed she cracked UPSC, family apologises

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The family of Divya Pandey, 24, who claimed she had cracked the civil services examination in her maiden attempt, on Friday apologised to the district administration and Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), both of which felicitated her, as well as the media for furnishing erroneous information of her success and said it was an 'inadvertent error'.

Hind Copper sale: SC notice to govt

Hind Copper sale: SC notice to govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to Union finance and divestment ministries on a petition challenging the privatisation process initiated by the Centre for Hindustan Copper Ltd.

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice U U Lalit is scheduled to hear the petitions challenging the validity of the CAA whose enactment had triggered widespread protests across the country.

How Musharraf Hoodwinked India

How Musharraf Hoodwinked India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Musharraf episode in the recent history of the subcontinent has convinced many realists in India that the hope of establishing peace with Pakistan is like accepting a dinner invitation from cannibals and expecting to live to tell the tale, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Sportsmen across the board took to Twitter to pay their respects to the Indian soldiers.

Hindustan Motors to sell stake Hind Power

Hindustan Motors to sell stake Hind Power

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Hindustan Motors Ltd decided to sell its holding of 18,00,000 shares in Hindustan Powerplus Ltd, a joint venture with Caterpillar Commercial SA, Belgium, to Caterpillar at Rs 32 a share.

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.

When Bhindranwale Was Arrested...

When Bhindranwale Was Arrested...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

I telephoned Chief Minister Darbara Singh and asked him why this carefully thought-out plan had suddenly been aborted. The Chief Minister sounded very agitated and all he said was that this was not his decision, but the orders had come directly from Home Minister Zail Singh. A fascinating excerpt from retired IAS officer Ravi Sawhney's book, Living A Life.

Riot woes forced Rao govt to drop plan to bring Netaji's ashes to India: Kin

Riot woes forced Rao govt to drop plan to bring Netaji's ashes to India: Kin

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The P V Narasimha Rao government in the 1990s had been on the verge of bringing to India the ashes, believed to be the mortal remains of Subhas Chandra Bose now kept at the Renkoji Temple in Japan, but was dissuaded from doing so due to an intelligence report.

Panel discusses sale of NEPA, Hind Salts

Panel discusses sale of NEPA, Hind Salts

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

The core group of secretaries on divestment scrutinised the financial bids for sale of newsprint maker NEPA and took up the issue of the divestment of equity in a slew of PSUs.

What's Vicky Kaushal doing in Uri?

What's Vicky Kaushal doing in Uri?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'It is the biggest honour for me to be in company of our great armed forces. Thank You. Jai Hind!'

SC grants 3 weeks to Assam, Tripura to file pleas on CAA, hearing on Dec 6

SC grants 3 weeks to Assam, Tripura to file pleas on CAA, hearing on Dec 6

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

It said that the nodal counsel would consider designating some other matters as lead ones, keeping in mind the grounds of geographical and religious classifications among other factors.

Shiv Sena to contest West Bengal assembly polls: Raut

Shiv Sena to contest West Bengal assembly polls: Raut

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Raut, however, didn't specify the number of seats the Sena will contest in Bengal.

'A red-letter day for women's cricket in India'

'A red-letter day for women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Indian women cricketers took to social media to laud the Board of Control for Cricket in India for introducing equal match fees for both men's and women's cricketers in a huge step to introduce pay equity in the sport.

SC to skip personal laws, focus on Special Marriage Act for same-sex marriage

SC to skip personal laws, focus on Special Marriage Act for same-sex marriage

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear that it will not go into the personal laws governing marriages while deciding the pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriages, and asked the lawyers to advance arguments on the Special Marriage Act.

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Agitators squatted on railway tracks at various places, leading to cancellation, short-termination and diversion of several trains.

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Cong

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Cong

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The Congress on Friday described the Centre's announcement to repeal three farm laws as a victory against injustice, and said arrogance had to bow its head before the peaceful satyagraha of farmers.

Bollywood celebrates #KargilVijayDiwas

Bollywood celebrates #KargilVijayDiwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Bollywood celebrates the 20th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War.

Will Agnipath protestors also be punished like us, asks Muslim body

Will Agnipath protestors also be punished like us, asks Muslim body

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Alleging discrimination between protesters on the basis of religion by the administration, the Jamiat Uleme-e-Hind on Monday said if Muslims protest then it is an "unforgivable crime" while those involved in violent protests over the Centre's Agnipath scheme were let off lightly.

PM visits Netaji's ancestral home in Kolkata

PM visits Netaji's ancestral home in Kolkata

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon as he came to the city to take part in the revolutionary's 125th birth anniversary celebrations.

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Former judges of the Supreme Court and high courts and some senior advocates have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana requesting the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the detention of protestors and demolition of their houses by the Uttar Pradesh authorities following protests against objectionable remarks made by BJP spokespersons.

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'He was a sentimental man, but his commitment to the Olive Green always came before anything else, including his family.' A fascinating excerpt from Rachna Bisht Rawat's Bipin: The Man Behind The Uniform.