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Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The cricketer-turned-politician thanked the party leadership for appointing him head of the Punjab unit and said he would work with every 'member of the Cong family' to fulfil the 'Jittega Punjab' mission and strengthen the party's organisation in the state.

HC rejects plea against CIC order denying details of 2018 SC collegium meet

HC rejects plea against CIC order denying details of 2018 SC collegium meet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a challenge to the Central Information Commission's order dismissing an RTI appeal seeking the agenda of the Supreme Court collegium's meeting on December 12, 2018, when certain decisions were purportedly taken on elevation of judges to the apex court.

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to his deputy G Kishan Reddy and enquired about the incident and the prevailing situation at Bhainsa town in Telangana where prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed following a clash between members of two communities.

'Me too': Modi mocks Cong's surgical strike claim

'Me too': Modi mocks Cong's surgical strike claim

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A day after the Congress claimed that six surgical strikes were carried out by the Manmohan Singh-led government, he said the Congress, which earlier used to mock the surgical strikes, is now saying 'me too, me too'.

Insolvency proceedings against Oyo Hotels closed

Insolvency proceedings against Oyo Hotels closed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday closed insolvency proceedings against Oyo and one of its subsidiaries, and also disallowed the intervention of external parties including Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI). Industry body FHRAI said in May it has been allowed by the NCLAT to intervene on behalf of hotels in the Oyo unit insolvency case before the tribunal. The association had filed the application on behalf of its member hotels in India, who it said at the time are operational creditors suffering hugely on account of non-payments of debt by Oyo.

RS Chairman engaged to break Govt-Oppn stalemate: Secretariat

RS Chairman engaged to break Govt-Oppn stalemate: Secretariat

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

"The Chairman was actively engaged in resolving the stalemate over the suspension issue but there was no progress due to shifting positions of the concerned and perhaps, due to unwillingness to regret the misconduct of suspended Members and lack of agreement among the concerned parties on regretting the incidents that led to suspension,' said a statement released by RS Secretariat

BCCI suspends arrested Goa Cricket officials, issues show cause notice

BCCI suspends arrested Goa Cricket officials, issues show cause notice

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday suspended and issued show cause notices to the top Goa Cricket Association officials, who were arrested for alleged misappropriation of organisation funds, and initiated a probe of its own against them.

Shooter Bindra to pick Indian archery teams

Shooter Bindra to pick Indian archery teams

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The development comes a day after the world body de-listed the Archery Association of India for violating the constitution by unanimously electing two parallel bodies in Chandigarh and New Delhi.

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

High drama was witnessed at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district on Sunday afternoon as West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari was prevented by police from visiting violence-hit areas in Howrah.

Mobile phone makers want relaxation under PLI scheme

Mobile phone makers want relaxation under PLI scheme

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

In a communication to the empowered committee on PLI recently, the Indian Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) has stated that except one player (Samsung), all the other eight players (which include vendors of Apple Inc) selected under the scheme were facing numerous challenges in fulfilling the qualification criteria.

Ayodhya dispute: Muslim group says gift land to Hindus

Ayodhya dispute: Muslim group says gift land to Hindus

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The "Indian Muslims for peace" say they would prefer an out of court settlement so that both Hindus and Muslims remain happy and no party feels aggrieved.

IITK team designed Namo's Ayodhya mask

IITK team designed Namo's Ayodhya mask

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The prime minister was spotted in a Swasa N95 mask created by the IIT-Kanpur start-up and incubator team.

Why Dhoni is so excited about Rafales

Why Dhoni is so excited about Rafales

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Territorial Army Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Singh Dhoni couldn't hide his excitement after five Rafale fighter jets were formally inducted into the Indian Air Force.

Foxconn workers arrested for trying to make forced entry

Foxconn workers arrested for trying to make forced entry

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The employees had been trying to gain entry in protest at the lack of any formal notice of closure

'PM's appreciation will further strengthen Team India's resolve'

'PM's appreciation will further strengthen Team India's resolve'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words of appreciation on the national cricket team's recent triumph in Australia would strengthen its resolve to perform "under pressure" in future assignments as well.

Amazon asks Sebi to comply with SC order

Amazon asks Sebi to comply with SC order

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

US e-commerce giant Amazon has written to Ajay Tyagi, chairman of market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), to take action as is necessary to comply with the Supreme Court Judgment, related to the $3.4-billion merger deal between Future Group and Reliance. Amazon has requested Sebi to direct the Indian stock exchanges to withdraw the Observation Letters related to this deal with immediate effect. In January this year, Sebi had given a go-ahead onto Future Group's scheme of arrangement and sale of assets to Reliance, based on which the Bombay Stock Exchange also granted its "no adverse observation" report to the Rs 24,713-crore ($3.4 billion) deal.

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Rediff.com24 May 2021

However, he also said traditional ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy have also controlled and provided permanent solution to several complex diseases like blood pressure, thyroid, sugar, arthritis, hepatitis and asthma.

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The national capital has so far recorded six cases of coronavirus.

Pranab Mukherjee stable, still on ventilator: Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee stable, still on ventilator: Hospital

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The 84-year-old former president was admitted to the hospital on Monday and was operated upon for removal of a clot in the brain. He is also COVID-19 positive.

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The key to scoring good marks in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) lies in identifying target courses and then effectively strategising the preparation to achieve the desired goal.

IPS officer sent on leave over Wadhawans' travel

IPS officer sent on leave over Wadhawans' travel

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The bureaucrat had issued a letter exempting the Wadhawans from the lockdown norms citing a family emergency.

PM urged to drop 'harsh' norms on sale, promotion of tobacco products

PM urged to drop 'harsh' norms on sale, promotion of tobacco products

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

New proposals like booking of retailers selling loose cigarettes and 7 years of imprisonment, are unacceptable, traders argued.

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Tendulkar shared a video in which he showed a 'priceless' thing that is very close to the legendary batsman.

Why Ganguly couldn't implement Lodha recommendations

Why Ganguly couldn't implement Lodha recommendations

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Sourav Ganguly and Saurashtra CA boss Madhukar Worah has written to the BCCI about some practical difficulties in amending the constitution of state associations and incorporate all Lodha-recommended reforms.

'It's beautiful to be a woman!'

'It's beautiful to be a woman!'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Bollywood stars take to social media to send messages to their fans on Women's Day.

Govt's guide on long-term health issues post Covid

Govt's guide on long-term health issues post Covid

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

These modules will help in building the capacity of the doctors, nurses, paramedics and community health workers across India to deal with long-term effects of Covid.

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Centre on Friday supported a petition in the Supreme Court for a thorough probe into a "massive security breach" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab, and sought the involvement of the National Investigation Agency in the probe as there was a possibility of "international terrorist angle" and it was a unique case that had the potential to cause "embarrassment".

TMC urges PM to remove SG Mehta over 'meeting' with Suvendu

TMC urges PM to remove SG Mehta over 'meeting' with Suvendu

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Adhikari, leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly, denied the charge, saying that he had recently gone to Mehta's residence in Delhi regarding a case related to "post-poll violence" in the state but "could not meet him in person".

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The opposition Trinamool Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist failed to open their account in the AMC.

Taslima Nasreen gets 1-year Indian residence permit

Taslima Nasreen gets 1-year Indian residence permit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Taslima had to leave Bangladesh in 1994 in the wake of death threat by fundamentalist outfits for her alleged anti-Islamic views. Since then she has been living in exile.

Pawar calls on Modi; party says will never go with BJP

Pawar calls on Modi; party says will never go with BJP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The Prime Minister's Office tweeted a picture of their meeting but shared no details about their talks.

TMC asks police to take action against CBI officials

TMC asks police to take action against CBI officials

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The Trinamool Congress on Monday wrote to Kolkata Police Commissioner Soumen Mitra seeking 'necessary action' under the law against the Central Bureau of Investigaton officials who arrested three senior party leaders 'illegally'.

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Ahluwalia was married to former deputy chairperson of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia and is survived by her husband and two sons.

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed petitions filed by a section of Muslim students from the Government Pre-University Girls College in Udupi, seeking permission to wear the hijab inside the classroom.

Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar resigns from Congress

Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar resigns from Congress

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Sajjan Kumar has written to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi submitting his resignation from the primary membership of the party.

Ayodhya verdict will have 'consequences': Muslim parties

Ayodhya verdict will have 'consequences': Muslim parties

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'The decision by this Hon'ble Court, whichever way it goes, will impact future generations.'

I have started hating myself: Subrata Roy

I have started hating myself: Subrata Roy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Before surrendering to the police he clarified that he was no absconding.

After Twitter, child rights body demands action against Rahul's Instagram a/c

After Twitter, child rights body demands action against Rahul's Instagram a/c

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The NCPCR asked Facebook for taking appropriate action against the Instagram profile of Gandhi over violation of provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and the Indian Penal Code, and demanded the removal of the video from the platform.

Child rights body notice on Rahul's photo of Dalit girl's family

Child rights body notice on Rahul's photo of Dalit girl's family

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Gandhi on Wednesday met the family of the nine-year-old girl and asserted that he is with them on the path to justice and "will not back down even an inch".

Kejriwal meets Shah, discusses COVID-19 situation in Delhi

Kejriwal meets Shah, discusses COVID-19 situation in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The chief minister said Shah has assured him of all cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus.