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HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take down his social media post which revealed the identity of a minor Dalit girl, raped and murdered in 2021, so that the child's identity is protected worldwide.

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

Rediff.com2 May 2024

What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.

SC upholds CBI probe against Shahjahan Sheikh, expunges HC remarks

SC upholds CBI probe against Shahjahan Sheikh, expunges HC remarks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In a setback to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed its plea challenging a Calcutta high court order transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into the January 5 attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in Sandeshkhali, allegedly by supporters of the now suspended TMC local strongman Shahjahan Sheikh.

AAP's Sanjay Singh promised favours in excise 'scam': ED

AAP's Sanjay Singh promised favours in excise 'scam': ED

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

"The investigation has revealed that Singh had assured to get changes through Manish Sisodia in the then proposed Excise Policy of 2020-21 to increase the brand registration criterion for IMFL brands at the behest of Amit Arora and Dinesh Arora.

With arch-rival Nadeem out, Neeraj eyes unopposed javelin gold

With arch-rival Nadeem out, Neeraj eyes unopposed javelin gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's Neeraj Chopra would seek to defend his gold medal

Concept of SC/ST,OBC quota not applicable to minority institutions: HC

Concept of SC/ST,OBC quota not applicable to minority institutions: HC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

It noted that Article 15(5) of the Constitution does not empower the State to compel a minority educational institution to admit students from the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or Backward Classes of citizens.

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against 'Royal ransomware' virus that attacks critical sectors like communications, healthcare, education and even individuals and seeks pay-off in Bitcoins for not leaking personal data in the public domain.

Recipe: Kosha Mangsho

Recipe: Kosha Mangsho

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Durga Puja celebrations cannot be complete without serving this traditional Bengali mutton dish.

Flight duty norms revised; pilots to get weekly rest time of 48 hours

Flight duty norms revised; pilots to get weekly rest time of 48 hours

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

In a major relief for pilots in dealing with fatigue, aviation watchdog DGCA on Monday came out with revised norms that increase their weekly rest time to 48 hours and limit the number of landings to two during night operations. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has also extended the night hours for pilots and now, it covers the period from 0000-0600 hours whereas it was 0000-0500 hours earlier. Besides, all airlines have to compulsorily submit quarterly fatigue reports, which "should follow a follow a non-punitive and confidentiality policy".

15 PFI workers get death for killing Kerala BJP leader

15 PFI workers get death for killing Kerala BJP leader

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

A Kerala court on Tuesday sentenced to death 15 persons associated with the now-banned Islamist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party OBC wing leader Ranjith Sreenivasan in this district in 2021, the special prosecutor of the case said in Alappuzha.

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'I had the opportunity to portray a wildlife crime fighter on screen, which allowed me to express my concern for society, wildlife, and the environment. I strongly believe that humans share this planet with countless other species and hold immense respect for every living creature.'

SC verdict on Adani 'extraordinarily generous': Cong

SC verdict on Adani 'extraordinarily generous': Cong

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Congress on Wednesday said the Supreme Court judgment on certain matters relating to transactions by the Adani Group has proven to be 'extraordinarily generous' to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and asserted that the party's fight against crony capitalism and its ill-effects on prices, employment and inequalities will continue.

EPF Withdrawal Claim Rejected? Here's Help

EPF Withdrawal Claim Rejected? Here's Help

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Post your financial planning queries for rediffGURU and financial planning expert, Colonel Sanjeev Govila.

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Citing details of the contract from the American Federal Procurement Data System, the BBC report claimed that Pakistan signed two contracts with American companies named "Global Military" and "Northrop Grumman" for the sale of 155mm shells.

Police probing network behind explosive found in Delhi

Police probing network behind explosive found in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

IEDs found in a Seemapuri house on Thursday and at the Ghazipur market last month were prepared with the intention of carrying out blasts at public places across the city, according to Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana.

Criminal bills 'copy-paste', Hindi names objectionable: Oppn in Parl panel

Criminal bills 'copy-paste', Hindi names objectionable: Oppn in Parl panel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Some of them also flagged a lack of consultation before finalising the reports.

5 Electric SUVs Coming To India

5 Electric SUVs Coming To India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

If you are planning to buy an electric car in the near future, it would be highly advisable to wait for these upcoming electric SUVs.

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in New Delhi on a three-day state visit during which he will hold a bilateral meeting and co-chair the first leaders' meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Of LTA, Gift And Crypto Tax

Of LTA, Gift And Crypto Tax

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Sitharaman's pre-election budget shuns populism, boosts infra spend

Sitharaman's pre-election budget shuns populism, boosts infra spend

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a Rs 11.11 lakh crore spending on infrastructure and vowed to continue reforms as she resisted resorting to populist measures in Modi government's last Budget before general elections, instead choosing to stay on the path of cutting deficit while bolstering measures for focus groups.

Antilia bomb scare: HC denies bail to ex-cop Sharma, pulls up NIA over probe

Antilia bomb scare: HC denies bail to ex-cop Sharma, pulls up NIA over probe

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The agency has not done an "in- depth" investigation, it said.

Ask rediffGURU: 'Will my wife face tax issues if...?'

Ask rediffGURU: 'Will my wife face tax issues if...?'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Mihir Tanna answers your income tax queries.

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

In a relief to senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjay Kundu, the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Himachal Pradesh high court direction to remove him from the post of state Director General of Police over allegations that he tried to pressure a businessman who claimed to have received a threat to his life from his partners.

Meghalaya NCP candidate killed in IED blast

Meghalaya NCP candidate killed in IED blast

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Jonathone N Sangma was on his way to constituency when the convoy came under attack.

Recipe: Gujarati-Style Turai Sabzi

Recipe: Gujarati-Style Turai Sabzi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Do try making this gourd, Gujarati-style -- it's far tastier than expected.

Naxal attack: Wreaths laid amid loud cries and chants

Naxal attack: Wreaths laid amid loud cries and chants

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Women, children and other family members of the deceased were seen crying while women security personnel were trying to console them.

Star Wars Queen Natasha Poonawalla Wows Folks in New York

Star Wars Queen Natasha Poonawalla Wows Folks in New York

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Take a bow Natasha for looking so unignorable.

Price Waterhouse resigns as Paytm Payments' auditor, SR Batliboi appointed

Price Waterhouse resigns as Paytm Payments' auditor, SR Batliboi appointed

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants (PwC India) has resigned as the auditor of Paytm Payments Services, the fintech major said in a regulatory filing on Monday. "...we wish to inform you that M/s. Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP ... statutory auditors of material subsidiary i.e. Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL) have resigned with effect from August 7, 2023," the company added. Paytm said that the statutory auditors had not raised any concerns or issues and that the company had noted PwC's resignation.

Kejriwal skips ED summons, AAP alleges bid to arrest

Kejriwal skips ED summons, AAP alleges bid to arrest

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday skipped the third summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case and cited Rajya Sabha polls, Republic Day preparations and the probe agency's 'non-disclosure and non-response approach' as reasons for not appearing before it.

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Army on Friday said the search operation in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri to flush out any hiding terrorists was still underway, a day after two foreign terrorists of proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit including the mastermind behind various attacks were eliminated.

No charge on normal UPI payments, interchange fee not applicable to customers

No charge on normal UPI payments, interchange fee not applicable to customers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Wednesday said there is no charge for the bank account to bank account-based UPI payments or normal UPI payments.

Meet Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Daughter Kalyani

Meet Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Daughter Kalyani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Her life is about 'everything cinema, all the time always'.

The worst Naxal attacks in Chhattisgarh since 2009

The worst Naxal attacks in Chhattisgarh since 2009

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Here is the timeline of major Naxal attacks in Chhattisgarh.

Hetero, non-hetero unions two sides of same coin: SC judge

Hetero, non-hetero unions two sides of same coin: SC judge

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Non-heterosexual unions and heterosexual marriages ought to be considered as two sides of the same coin, both in terms of recognition and consequential benefits, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said as he lamented that the only deficiency at present is the absence of a suitable regulatory framework for such unions.

Clean chit leak: CBI chargesheets Anil Deshmukh's daughter, daughter-in-law

Clean chit leak: CBI chargesheets Anil Deshmukh's daughter, daughter-in-law

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The report was leaked to the media on August 29, 2021 "to subvert" the Bombay high court-directed probe against him, the agency has alleged.

Final electoral roll of J-K has 7.72 lakh new voters

Final electoral roll of J-K has 7.72 lakh new voters

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The final electoral roll has a total of 83,59,771 electors -- 42,91,687 males, 40,67,900 females and 184 third gender -- Joint Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir Anil Salgotra said.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Nijjar trained youth to carry out attacks on India: Sources

Nijjar trained youth to carry out attacks on India: Sources

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Nijjar was a close associate of Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa Heranwala, who was involved in the killing of around 200 people in Punjab during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The attack occurred near the Gwadar police station in Balochistan when the convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers was passing the police station and an IED blast took place.

In Kashmir, For The First Time Since 1990

In Kashmir, For The First Time Since 1990

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Since 1990 for the first time, shopkeepers opened their shops in Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Republic Day as there was no strike call in the Kashmir Valley on Thursday.