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Hathras case: The strange case of the doctors

Hathras case: The strange case of the doctors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Dr Azeem Malik and Dr Obaid Haque had attended to the alleged rape victim when she was brought to the Aligarh hospital. They were later sacked, then reinstated.

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

"He is expected to be produced before the court for a second bail application hearing on March 29," a court official in London confirmed on Tuesday.

NDA's Rafale deal 'costlier, slower on delivery', wrote MoD experts

NDA's Rafale deal 'costlier, slower on delivery', wrote MoD experts

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The findings in the report published by the national daily are contrary to claims of the deal being cheaper and f having a faster delivery period.

Yogi govt puts up banners with info of anti-CAA protesters

Yogi govt puts up banners with info of anti-CAA protesters

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The banners came up at major road crossings in Lucknow late on Thursday night on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, an official said. They bear photographs, names and addresses of those accused of vandalism during protests in December against the CAA.

Govt frames new guidelines to regulate OTT, social media platforms

Govt frames new guidelines to regulate OTT, social media platforms

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The government on Thursday announced new rules to curb misuse of social media platforms, as it mandated firms to appoint grievance officer, disclose the first originator of the mischievous information and remove, within 24 hours, content depicting nudity or morphed pictures of women.

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'I criticise the interference of the army in politics.' 'But the people know I am not anti-Pakistan.' 'Public support is my biggest strength.'

Navy sailor sacked for sex change to move SC, write to PM

Navy sailor sacked for sex change to move SC, write to PM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The sacked sailor had undergone the surgery in August last year at a hospital in Mumbai while on leave.

CAUTION! Fraudsters posing as tax officials dupe Indian Americans

CAUTION! Fraudsters posing as tax officials dupe Indian Americans

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Indian-American community in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tristate area is being targeted by telephone fraudsters.

The daunting tasks facing Suresh Prabhu

The daunting tasks facing Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Mr Prabhu has a big challenge ahead in implementing trade reforms to regain the lost export momentum, says Jayanta Roy.

Indian-origin realty broker fined 1 million pounds in UK

Indian-origin realty broker fined 1 million pounds in UK

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Birmingham-based Gurpreet Singh Chadda, who was doing business of sale and rent-back of homes through Red2Black Homes and B&L Homes, has also been banned from working in the British financial services industry, besides a fine of 945,277 pounds (nearly Rs nine crore), the FCA said.

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

New York City Hall welcomes Nisha and Udai

New York City Hall welcomes Nisha and Udai

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced the appointment of Nisha Agarwal, one of the leading advocates in the city for the immigrant communities, as commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

New York Stock Exchange President 38-year-old Tom Farley (ranked 7) and Twitter co-founder and CEO 37-year-old Jack Dorsey.

Buying a used car? Read this

Buying a used car? Read this

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Buying a used vehicle is a lot more complicated. Not only do you have to worry about its condition, you also have to think about whether the price you are offering is anywhere close to its true value, reveals Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How cross-border listings will help India

How cross-border listings will help India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Such listings will help internationalise our currency, give us economic heft, compel best in class regulations and further develop the professional-services ecosystem., says Amit Tandon.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tech Mahindra's journey with Satyam so far

Tech Mahindra's journey with Satyam so far

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

After taking over scam-hit Satyam, Techn Mahindra has made many structural changes in the latter to turn it around.

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Family, friends and strangers prayed on Saturday at Dhaliwal's memorial off Willancy Lane in northwest Harris County.

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Mallya loses plea against extradition, has 14 days to appeal

Mallya loses plea against extradition, has 14 days to appeal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Monday lost his high court appeal against his extradition order to India in relation to charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to an alleged Rs 9,000 crores.

RBI to use 'plain English' and de-jargonise its documents

RBI to use 'plain English' and de-jargonise its documents

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The RBI now brings in important and contentious changes directly through voluminous Master Directions, or Master Circulars

Upcoming guidance on L-1 visas worries IT industry

Upcoming guidance on L-1 visas worries IT industry

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The guidance is expected to spell out what constitutes specialised skill

10 annoying habits Indians should avoid at work

10 annoying habits Indians should avoid at work

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Do not misuse power or share confidential information online.

UK court denies Mallya nod to appeal extradition

UK court denies Mallya nod to appeal extradition

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'The appellant (Mallya) has five business days to apply for oral consideration. If a renewal application is made, it will be listed before a high court judge and dealt with at a hearing,' a spokesperson for the UK judiciary said.

US seeks more investments from India Inc

US seeks more investments from India Inc

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The US provides large investment opportunities for Indian companies in software, IT services, gas exploration

Indian Muslims: Trapped between the devil and the deep sea

Indian Muslims: Trapped between the devil and the deep sea

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'If chutzpah nationalists brought the Babri Masjid down, chutzpah secularists did precious little to stop it from being torn down.' 'If chutzpah nationalists ensured carnage in Gujarat, chutzpah secularists allowed Muzaffarnagar to become their next hunting ground.' 'Chutzpah secularists readily banned SIMI, but dragged their feet when it came to banning the Bajrang Dal.'

'Sonia Gandhi not to depose in NY in human rights violation case'

'Sonia Gandhi not to depose in NY in human rights violation case'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Congress party president Sonia Gandhi will not depose in New York in a human rights violation lawsuit filed against her by a Sikh rights group, her attorney has said.

PM hails country's judiciary for safeguarding people's rights

PM hails country's judiciary for safeguarding people's rights

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The PM said that the Supreme Court has conducted the highest number of hearings via video-conferencing in the world during the coronavirus pandemic.

'Army seniors are voting for soldiers in Leh'

'Army seniors are voting for soldiers in Leh'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The Leh deputy commisioner who drew army headquarters's attention is a highly regarded IAS officer, whose father is Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa.

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Rediff.com1 May 2019

His legal team, led by solicitor Anand Doobay, have previously offered one million pounds as security alongside an offer to meet stringent electronic tag restrictions on their client's movements, "akin to house arrest".

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Clashes broke out at multiple places and Delhi's borders resembled a virtual battle zone with restless crowds of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, milling around and a sea of police personnel keeping them at bay.

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Trump administration is reportedly moving ahead with its decision not to give work permits to the spouses of H-1B visa-holders, arguing that this displaces genuine American workers.

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those who come from outside are surprised at the relatively small strength of the RBI supervisory cadre, relative to the needs of the country and the needs of the financial sector.'

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saudi wealth fund's Rs 11,367 cr cheque for RIL

Saudi wealth fund's Rs 11,367 cr cheque for RIL

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

With this investment, Jio Platforms has raised Rs 115,693.95 crore from some of the leading global investment powerhouses at a time when the world is deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

This is the story of Kirthi Jayakumar.

Trump suspends issuing of US green cards for 60 days

Trump suspends issuing of US green cards for 60 days

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Trump, however, said that the move will not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis.

Why should RBI be answerable to SC, asks Deepak Parekh

Why should RBI be answerable to SC, asks Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The chairman of mortgage giant HDFC Ltd in his annual letter to shareholders, also suggested a one-time restructuring of real estate loans, easing of external commercial borrowing rules and immediate changes in regulations to allow end-to-end execution of housing loans online.