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Pak to elevate Gilgit-Baltistan to full-fledged province: Report

Pak to elevate Gilgit-Baltistan to full-fledged province: Report

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

India has clearly conveyed to Pakistan that the entire union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are an integral part of the country by virtue of its fully legal and irrevocable accession.

Is the worst over for Indian banks?

Is the worst over for Indian banks?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Is the worst over for Indian banks? The past two years saw them ride on treasury trades as deposits soared and credit growth dipped sharply. Gross and net non-performing assets (NPAs) moved south, and the provision coverage ratio (PCR), capital buffers, and profitability indicators are back at pre-pandemic levels. So, what's the plot ahead?

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Those who support the attacks should realise that beating Kashmiri students can't help anyone change the result of the game.'

SC closes criminal case against Italian marines

SC closes criminal case against Italian marines

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The top court termed the Rs 10 crore compensation paid by the Republic of Italy over and above the payment already made as "reasonable and adequate".

West Bengal speaker rejects TMC rebel Suvendu's resignation

West Bengal speaker rejects TMC rebel Suvendu's resignation

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Maintaining that the letter of resignation was not written in accordance with the rules of conduct of business in the assembly, Banerjee said it did not have any mention of the date from which the legislator wanted to vacate his seat.

The G-23 Revolt That Wasn't

The G-23 Revolt That Wasn't

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Members of the G-23, who had shown courage to point out the flaws in the party's functioning, have allowed themselves to be co-opted by the Family to go through the motions of a post-mortem, notes Virendra Kapoor.

These 10 scenic photos of India will leave you spellbound

These 10 scenic photos of India will leave you spellbound

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Readers share their travel photos of India. You can share yours too!

Which are the best beaches in India? Tell us!

Which are the best beaches in India? Tell us!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

So which do you think are the best beaches in India and why?

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

WhatsApp and Facebook had challenged the CCI's March 24 order directing a probe into the new privacy policy.

21 at women's boxing camp positive for COVID-19

21 at women's boxing camp positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

A source close to the team said the top members of the coaching staff are among those who have tested positive.

Air India in crisis? It doles out free air tickets to staff

Air India in crisis? It doles out free air tickets to staff

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

While its top officers like functional directors and joint managing directors are entitled to get 24 free tickets each year, deputy general managers and above get 20 passages under a scheme called Passage Entitlement-Vacation Travel.

Rahane returns to form in time for Australia series

Rahane returns to form in time for Australia series

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Ajinkya Rahane announced his return to form in Monday's Indian Premier League match against Royal Challengers Bangalore and India captain Virat Kohli will be happy with the timing, despite being at the receiving end in Abu Dhabi.

21 Photos That Defined 2021

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021.

Tennis players question fairness over Olympic cut-off

Tennis players question fairness over Olympic cut-off

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'The most confusing part as a player is even though the entry deadline has passed for Olympics, we have no idea on what the exact cut off of rankings are.'

Avengers: Infinity War, Hollywood's BIGGEST hit in India?

Avengers: Infinity War, Hollywood's BIGGEST hit in India?

Rediff.com2 May 2018

At Rs 943 million over the first weekend since its release on April 27, the movie has become the second biggest opener of the year (both Bollywood and Hollywood) in India.

End illegal occupation of Kashmir, India tells Pak

End illegal occupation of Kashmir, India tells Pak

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Pointing out that Pakistan is in "illegal occupation of some parts of Jammu and Kashmir", External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said, "It is desirable that they vacate that and then start advising India as to how to go about doing things in Kashmir."

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"No problem is insurmountable," Shaheen Mistri tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Ashok Chowdhury, a Dalit politics expert said, "BJP had impressed the Dalits in the 2014, 2017 and 2019 elections, but it's difficiult to retain them now".

PIX: Rohit unwinds with family before World Cup

PIX: Rohit unwinds with family before World Cup

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Maldives seems be a favourite with Mumbai Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and his family.

Patanjali considers bidding for IPL title sponsorship

Patanjali considers bidding for IPL title sponsorship

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is considering bidding for the title sponsorship of the upcoming Indian Premier League, according to a company official.

10 laws that changed how India does business

10 laws that changed how India does business

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Experts consider Sebi's takeover code in its present form to be on a par with any foreign code governing public mergers and acquisitions.

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

England batter Liam Livingstone fetched a staggering Rs 11.50 crore deal from Punjab Kings, who also roped in West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith, for Rs 6 crore, on Sunday, Day 2 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction, in Bengaluru.

Travelogue: Chhattisgarh, India's best-kept secret

Travelogue: Chhattisgarh, India's best-kept secret

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

GetAhead reader Neelima Vallangi vacationed in Chhattisgarh recently. Here are breathtaking picures and a lively account of her trip.

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Trains were set afire and blocked, and public vehicles attacked as protests over 'Agnipath' swept across several places in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu on Thursday amid partisan political voices in favour and against the new recruitment scheme for the defence forces that has set off a firestorm.

India world's 4th most holiday-deprived nation!

India world's 4th most holiday-deprived nation!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

India's Generation Y has emerged as the fourth most vacation deprived lot in the world as they are able to take an average of only 22 leave days annually, a survey has found.

SC orders local polls in 9 new TN districts by Sep 15

SC orders local polls in 9 new TN districts by Sep 15

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (TNSEC) to conduct by September 15 the local body polls in nine new districts carved out of four existing ones.

Hockey India to hold elections on August 5

Hockey India to hold elections on August 5

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Armed with a Supreme Court ruling, Hockey India announced that it will hold its much-awaited elections, postponed four times in the past for various reasons, here on August 5.

All India Football Federation set for BCCI-style overhaul

All India Football Federation set for BCCI-style overhaul

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

A Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said like the Indian Cricket Board, AIFF can also be asked to frame an amended constitution incorporating the suggestions of the Delhi high court.

Don't the babus need a phoren summer break?

Don't the babus need a phoren summer break?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Growing foreign travel is one sign of the radical change in rising India's vacation dynamic.

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.'

Chants of 'CAA se azaadi' as students hold protest march in AMU

Chants of 'CAA se azaadi' as students hold protest march in AMU

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The protesters including girls and schoolchildren, belonging to the schools within the campus, began their march from the Purani Chungi and culminated it at the Babey Sir Syed gate of the university. They also raised slogans in support of Delhi's Shaheen Bagh protesters and the Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Planning to invest in house to rent out?

Planning to invest in house to rent out?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

To overcome your fear of the property being taken over, draw an ironclad agreement with a good lawyer's help, recommends Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Though the bride and groom were Roman Catholics, Engels made it clear that it would not be a church wedding for him.

Peaceful anti-CAA protest at Wankhede

Peaceful anti-CAA protest at Wankhede

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Wankhede stadium in Mumbai was the stage to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens on Tuesday. Fans at the venue used the first One Day International between India and Australia to voice their concern over amended citizenship law in the country.

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, who is the president of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, and its secretary to 'jointly' sign cheques to ensure that the day-to-day functioning of HCA is not hampered for the time being.

Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Unpaused: Naya Safar holds on to a light-at-the-end-of-a-tunnel thought and looks at the pandemic-afflicted people from all walks of life through the prism of optimism in five poignant stories, notes Sukanya Verma.

What was Xi Jinping's confidant doing in India?

What was Xi Jinping's confidant doing in India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Important for Chinese President Xi Jinping will be Zhao's discussions on the issues of Tibet and the Dalai Lama and his assessment of the likely results of India's coming national elections, notes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea to postpone IPL 2020 amid coronavirus scare

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea to postpone IPL 2020 amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court refused to accord urgent hearing on a petition seeking postponement of the Indian Premier League-2020 amid the coronavirus scare.

Tejpal case: HC orders sessions court to remove references to victim's identity

Tejpal case: HC orders sessions court to remove references to victim's identity

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Goa bench of the Bombay high court on Thursday directed a sessions court, which recently acquitted journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, to redact all references in its judgment which disclose the victim's identity, before uploading it on the court's website.

Ex-Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar summoned by CBI

Ex-Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar summoned by CBI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Kumar, who is currently the West Bengal CID additional director general, was part of a special investigation team set up by the West Bengal government to investigate the scam before the Supreme Court handed over the case to the CBI in 2014, along with other chit fund cases.