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Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Tax sleuths have detected over Rs 52 crore of unexplained cash in jewellers' bank accounts

Patient's severed leg put under his head as pillow at UP hospital

Patient's severed leg put under his head as pillow at UP hospital

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

UP government suspended four staffers and ordered a departmental probe into the incident.

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Atanu Biswas explains the economics behind hosting a Games in pandemic times.

Rajiv Kochhar's Avista Advisory earned Rs 300 crore in the last four years

Rajiv Kochhar's Avista Advisory earned Rs 300 crore in the last four years

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Avista helped some companies restructure their debt in such a way that overseas investors had to take a steep haircut

Opposition seeks compensation for migrants who died during lockdown

Opposition seeks compensation for migrants who died during lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Several opposition members, including from the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham and the Communist Party of India-Marxist, also pointed out that the government took almost two months to impose the lockdown after the first case came to light in January, and claimed the delay had proved costly.

Cop who exposed VIP treatment given to Sasikala in jail served notice

Cop who exposed VIP treatment given to Sasikala in jail served notice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Roopa had alleged that Rs 2 crore had exchanged hands to provide special facilities to Sasikala.

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

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

National Herald told to vacate premises in 2 weeks

National Herald told to vacate premises in 2 weeks

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Land and Development Office said no press had been functioning on the premises for at least 10 years and it was being used for commercial purposes in violation of the lease deed.

My name is Khan. I am not a terrorist, says man branded as militant on WhatsApp

My name is Khan. I am not a terrorist, says man branded as militant on WhatsApp

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A 30-year-old man was forced to do a sit-in outside a police station in Virar, around 60 km north of Mumbai, holding a placard to clarify that he is not a terrorist, after rumours were allegedly spread on a mobile app branding him a terrorist.

When Modi didn't even accept tea during questioning by Guj riots SIT

When Modi didn't even accept tea during questioning by Guj riots SIT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The probe team's chief at that time, R K Raghavan, in his new book, said it required "tremendous persuasion" to make Modi agree to a short recess. "This was possibly Modi's concession to the need for a respite for Malhotra rather than for himself. Such was the energy of the man."

Jairam Ramesh responsible for UPA-2 policy paralysis: Moily

Jairam Ramesh responsible for UPA-2 policy paralysis: Moily

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The former Union minister also slammed Shashi Tharoor for his statement that praising the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for doing the right things would lend credibility to the opposition's criticism of him.

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The four-member fact-finding committee recommended Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar be dismissed and criminal investigation initiated against him. It also demanded a complete rollback of the JNU fee hike.

How Kerala 'lost' the battle against Adani

How Kerala 'lost' the battle against Adani

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Court documents show that the Kerala government, whose case was treated as the 'lead case' among all the petitions filed against Adani, made four allegations to convince the court to cancel the contract for the Thiruvanathapuram airport. The state's legal team couldn't substantiate most of these allegations with documentary proof and its self-defeating arguments in court failed to convince the judges to cancel the contract given to Adani. The battle for the Thiruvananthapuram airport between the Communist-led Kerala government, the Adani group and the Modi government over the past year hasn't had a dull moment since the proceedings began. Claims of a smoking gun turned out to be a damp squib, says Sai Manish.

Will Prashant Kishor fail Didi?

Will Prashant Kishor fail Didi?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

If the BJP wins Bengal, would Kishor's indiscretions have played a significant role in that victory? Victory for the TMC would be another badge of honour in his CV, but defeat would raise an unsavoury question: Which party was Kishor actually working for? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

Assam plans survey to identify indigenous Muslim population

Assam plans survey to identify indigenous Muslim population

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

As per the plans, the survey will be conducted to identify people of four communities -- Goria, Moria, Desi and Jolah of the tea tribes -- considered as indigenous.

Why Yes Bank audit committee chief quit

Why Yes Bank audit committee chief quit

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Uttam Prakash Agarwal alleged that Citax and Braich offers were incomplete and did not include firm commitment as to the price, size, timings, confirmation from the banks about availability of the funds.

Nun rape: Bishop may be summoned for questioning this week

Nun rape: Bishop may be summoned for questioning this week

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Police have initiated action against independent MLA P C George who had levelled derogatory charges against the victimised nun.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Teachers to lose jobs, students their registrations for plagiarising papers

Teachers to lose jobs, students their registrations for plagiarising papers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The UGC had approved the regulations in its meeting held in March this year prescribing graded punishment for plagiarism.

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.

Biden says delay in transition affecting Covid vaccine plan

Biden says delay in transition affecting Covid vaccine plan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

In a virtual roundtable with healthcare workers on COVID-19, Biden alleged on Wednesday that his transition team has not been receiving any cooperation from the Trump administration.

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Will the latest development see a marked break from the way the case has been going?

HC quashes criminal proceedings against Microsoft India

HC quashes criminal proceedings against Microsoft India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Justice Suresh Kait set aside the trial court order for initiating criminal proceedings against the website.

Issue summons before arraigning Arnab in TRP case: HC to Mumbai police

Issue summons before arraigning Arnab in TRP case: HC to Mumbai police

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The court also directed police to submit for its perusal investigation papers pertaining to the case in a sealed cover by November 5 when it would hear the matter. The court was hearing a petition filed by ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd, which owns Republic TV, and Goswami seeking to quash the first information report lodged on October 6.

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Many argue that the airline could achieve its full potential if Nusli Wadia were to run it the way he does Britannia.

A very special flight from Ladakh

A very special flight from Ladakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'I did not find anything atrociously out of place about the depiction of the IAF's image,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Srikrishna panel seeks replies from Chanda Kochhar

Srikrishna panel seeks replies from Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The panel is believed to have examined each financial transaction between the Kochhar family and Videocon group, and the suspected trail of properties and assets that the family acquired since Chanda Kochar became ICICI Bank's MD.

Unable to pay hospital bill, parents sell newborn to childless couple

Unable to pay hospital bill, parents sell newborn to childless couple

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The couple who allegedly bought the infant have been identified and the child will be rescued.

Why the dove has become a hawk

Why the dove has become a hawk

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Strident Hindutva has not been the Shivraj Singh Chouhan's hallmark in his long tenure as chief minister. What has changed?

Unequal battle in Bhabanipur as Mamata faces 'lightweight' rivals

Unequal battle in Bhabanipur as Mamata faces 'lightweight' rivals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Having emerged as the face of opposition resistance to the Narendra Modi juggernaut after the TMC's triumph in the assembly elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is locked in an unequal battle as she squares off with "lightweight" rivals in her own lair--Bhabanipur.

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and August.

No freedom to speak truth in Congress: Khushbu

No freedom to speak truth in Congress: Khushbu

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

To a question on switching loyalties between one party to another, she said she would stay put with the BJP for all time.

Mining report indicting police officers not based on evidence

Mining report indicting police officers not based on evidence

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Contradicting the Lokayukta's findings on illegal mining that had indicted them; an internal police department probe into the role of 191 officials has given them a clean chit, saying no prima facie case can be made out against them for alleged bribe taking.

Net widens on IPO rigging

Net widens on IPO rigging

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Multiple agencies to probe, regulatory crackdown on more companies expected.

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The Congress may approach the Supreme Court seeking expunction of some adverse remarks made by the Delhi high court in the National Herald Case in which Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are among the accused.

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region and therefore Dr Jaishankar strongly pitched for 'collective action',' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'

IndiGo, other cariers under CCI scanner

IndiGo, other cariers under CCI scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The other three airlines that have been probed in this matter are SpiceJet, GoAir and Air India

Situation in Kashmir will improve in 2-3 months: Mehbooba

Situation in Kashmir will improve in 2-3 months: Mehbooba

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The two leaders discussed steps needed to bring peace back to the Valley, where student protests against police actions have been gaining ground in recent days.