News for 'Hon May'

Not dahi, it's thayir, says TN; FSSAI revises order

Not dahi, it's thayir, says TN; FSSAI revises order

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The controversy erupted after the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation -- which sells dairy products in brand name Aavin -- declined to use the Hindi term 'Dahi' in its printed sachets as directed by FSSAI and said that it would only stick to the Tamil word 'Thayir'.

FIFA chief to meet PM Modi to discuss Indian football future?

FIFA chief to meet PM Modi to discuss Indian football future?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

This was the second executive committee meeting of the new dispensation headed by president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Prabhakaran.

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

In a setback to 53-year-old Gandhi, the high court on July 7 dismissed Gandhi's plea for a stay on his conviction, observing that "purity in politics" is the need of the hour.

Anti-Modi remarks: SC to hear Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea on Monday

Anti-Modi remarks: SC to hear Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday deferred the hearing on Khera's plea to March 20 after taking note of submissions that senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the Congress leader, was unavailable.

DMK hits TN BJP chief Annamalai with Rs 500 cr legal notice

DMK hits TN BJP chief Annamalai with Rs 500 cr legal notice

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu has slapped a legal notice on state Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Annamalai over his graft allegations against the party, its president and Chief Minister M K Stalin, and demanded an apology and damages to the tune of Rs 500 crore.

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said he still stands by his statement that he will hang himself if even one of the allegation against him is proven to be true.

Mamata calls meet of Oppn leaders, CMs on Prez poll

Mamata calls meet of Oppn leaders, CMs on Prez poll

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

4,809 members of the electoral college comprising MPs and MLAs set to elect the successor to incumbent Ram Nath Kovind.

'Jana Gana Mana', 'Vande Mataram' equal: Centre to HC

'Jana Gana Mana', 'Vande Mataram' equal: Centre to HC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Emphasising that both the national song and the national anthem have their own sanctity and deserve equal respect, the Centre stated that the subject matter of the present proceedings can never be a subject matter of a writ petition.

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'This move rendered the chiefs of important investigative agencies to the status of daily wage earners. It undermined the autonomy and independence of the agencies.'

SEE: Olympic medallist Lovlina enjoys Assamese food after a year!

SEE: Olympic medallist Lovlina enjoys Assamese food after a year!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Borgohain took the bronze medal after she lost the women's welterweight (64-69kg) semi-final bout to Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli the just-concluded Tokyo Olympics.

Mahasweta Devi's Draupadi dropped from DU syllabus

Mahasweta Devi's Draupadi dropped from DU syllabus

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The Delhi University Academic Council on Tuesday dropped a celebrated short story by the renowned Bengali writer Mahasweta Devi from the BA (Hons) English course.

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

Shocked and surprised to see Guv's letter: Pawar to PM

Shocked and surprised to see Guv's letter: Pawar to PM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

In his letter to Modi, the Rajya Sabha MP, whose party is a key ally in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government, said he was pained by the erosion of standards of conduct by the high Constitutional office of the Honourable Governor.

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

When asked if the African cheetahs will adapt easily to the Indian habitat, she said that the species are adaptable and India has a history of their presence.

Justice Dhulia's judgment upheld rights of girls in hijab: Student petitioner

Justice Dhulia's judgment upheld rights of girls in hijab: Student petitioner

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'Thousands of hijabis students are waiting to resume their education'

Himachal withdraws order on scribes' character certificate for PM coverage

Himachal withdraws order on scribes' character certificate for PM coverage

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The prime minister will address a public meeting after inaugurating AIIMS in Bilaspur and participate in the famous Kullu Dussehra celebrations during his visit to the state.

German Open: Mixed day for India

German Open: Mixed day for India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Ishaan and Sai Pratheek took just 30 minutes to get the better of English duo

Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Before appearing before the CBI this morning, Abhishek Banerjee wrote a letter to the CBI informing them he is moving the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order which allows investigative agencies CBI and ED to question him.

Rahul gets hero's welcome at Congress hq, says truth always wins

Rahul gets hero's welcome at Congress hq, says truth always wins

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

When the House was taking up private members' business, Chowdhury urged Rajendra Agrawal, who was presiding over the proceedings, to allow Gandhi to attend the House.

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'The documentary was rigorously researched according to the highest editorial standards,' a BBC spokesperson said in a statement.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

Cong seeks EC action against PM for 'Cong shielded terrorism' remark

Cong seeks EC action against PM for 'Cong shielded terrorism' remark

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Congress on Saturday wrote to the Election Commission seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'Congress shielded terrorism for vote bank' remark and said he has crossed the 'lakshman rekha'.

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The single-judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit which dictated the operative portion of the judgement also imposed a cost of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter and ordered it to be paid to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority within 45 days.

TN assembly adopts resolution against governor delaying bills

TN assembly adopts resolution against governor delaying bills

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Monday adopted a resolution to urge the Centre and the President to fix a timeframe for state governors to approve bills adopted by the respective houses.

Trinamool announces major party overhaul, cabinet reshuffle

Trinamool announces major party overhaul, cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress on Monday carried out a major organisational reshuffle in the party and inducted several new faces, including some ministers with thrust on toning up the party ahead of next year's crucial panchayat polls.

Sonia encircled, heckled pack-wolf style in LS, alleges TMC's Mahua

Sonia encircled, heckled pack-wolf style in LS, alleges TMC's Mahua

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday came out in support of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who was involved in a face-off with Union minister Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha, and said the 75-year-old leader was 'encircled and heckled pack-wolf style'.

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party termed the LG's orders removing Shah and Gupta from the boards of discoms "illegal and unconstitutional". The LG does not have the power to issue such orders, it claimed.

Covid scare: Centre asks states to ensure mask use, booster coverage

Covid scare: Centre asks states to ensure mask use, booster coverage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The health minister said states have also been advised to increase the whole genome sequencing of all positive cases for timely detection of newer variants, if any.

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.

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing.

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Late on Thursday, chief proctor Rajnish Kumar Mishra issued a notification saying the document on rules and discipline of JNU students is withdrawn, citing administrative reasons.

India-England ODIs in Pune to be played without spectators

India-England ODIs in Pune to be played without spectators

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The Maharashtra government on Saturday green lighted the three scheduled ODIs between India and England in Pune without allowing any spectators in the wake of huge spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.

Telangana CM gives Modi's visit a miss, again

Telangana CM gives Modi's visit a miss, again

Rediff.com26 May 2022

This is the second time in the last four months that KCR has avoided meeting Modi during the latter's visit to Hyderabad.

Delhi HC to hear PIL on PM's security breach on April 20

Delhi HC to hear PIL on PM's security breach on April 20

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice D N Patel initially said that it would ask the Centre to consider as representation the PIL which seeks a declaration that all authorities, civil or military, shall act under the supervision of the Special Protection Group (SPG) in matters of security of the Prime Minister and his immediate family members.

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With a view to streamline treatment facilities for MPs, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has come up with a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) that include providing a nodal officer to coordinate and facilitate medical care arrangements.

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A few former MLAs, considered to be his loyalists and a few supporters, turned up at Sidhu's residence in Patiala Friday morning to extend moral support to him.

'Your spirit is inspiring; we are proud of you'

'Your spirit is inspiring; we are proud of you'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Following the massive win, congratulations poured in for the champions from all quarters with Sachin Tendulkar leading the nation in wishing the players.

PIX: Nadal makes Tour singles return with win

PIX: Nadal makes Tour singles return with win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Playing in his first competitive singles match on the ATP Tour since August 5, the 20-times Grand Slam champion showed no signs of rust in his second round win against Lithuanian qualifier Ricardas Berankis.