News for 'J Arun Kumar'

Lok Ayukt dismisses charges against Ajit Jogi

Lok Ayukt dismisses charges against Ajit Jogi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2003

The Chhattisgarh chief minister faced allegations of corruption in the Hasdeo-Bango irrigation project.

Flextronics buys 55% in Hughes Software

Flextronics buys 55% in Hughes Software

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

The Singapore-based electronics services manufacturing company Flextronics on Tuesday acquired 55 per cent stake in Hughes Software for about $226 million.

Fast attack warship commissioned

Fast attack warship commissioned

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

The Rs 64 crore warship is named after one of the islands in the archipelago and took 26 months to be constructed.

Matrix, Strides call off merger plan

Matrix, Strides call off merger plan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Matrix Laboratories Ltd and Strides Arcolab Ltd on Saturday said they have called off the proposed merger as the two companies were unable to reach an agreement on valuation.

Ajit Jogi served notice by Lokayukt

Ajit Jogi served notice by Lokayukt

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

The Chhatisgarh chief minister is embroiled in a case of alleged corruption in awarding the contract for the Hasdeo-Bango irrigation project.

Congress wants Amethi named after Rajiv Gandhi

Congress wants Amethi named after Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

It submitted a memorandum to UP Governor Vishnukant Shastri seeking a review of the government’s decision to rename Amethi district after Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

CBI clears the air on Nithari killings

CBI clears the air on Nithari killings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

According to him, it was the media that had put Pandher on trial. He also denied that Pandher was being saved because of his political connections.

SC stays contempt rap against Coke, Pepsi

SC stays contempt rap against Coke, Pepsi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed contempt proceedings against Coke and Pepsi in the Rajasthan high court for their failure to implement the court order to declare contents of their soft drinks.\n\n

BJD to put up 27% OBC candidates in panchayat polls

BJD to put up 27% OBC candidates in panchayat polls

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

In what analysts are terming as a political masterstroke, the ruling Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik Friday decided that his party will field candidates from Other Backward Castes (OBC) for 27 per cent of seats in the forthcoming three-tier panchayat elections in Odisha.

SC rejects plea to stay Ayodhya trial

SC rejects plea to stay Ayodhya trial

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The court also adjourned hearing on a petition seeking review of its earlier order upholding transfer of Ayodhya case trial to Rae Bareilly.

Over 2 kids, no panchayat post: SC

Over 2 kids, no panchayat post: SC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

The apex court has upheld a Haryana legislation disqualifying a gram panchayat member from becoming a sarpanch if he or she had more than two living children.

2500 jobs available at Hughes Software

2500 jobs available at Hughes Software

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Telecom software company Hughes Software Systems today said it was looking for acquisitions and will hire 2500 people by March 2006.

Why Gadkari was removed from top BJP body

Why Gadkari was removed from top BJP body

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

For the first time, non-upper castes are in a majority in the board, as the party continues with its outreach to traditionally weaker and backward sections of society.

Missing Indian fencer seeks asylum in UK

Missing Indian fencer seeks asylum in UK

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Woman fencer Rupaiya Devi, who had gone missing in Ireland earlier this week, has sought asylum in the United Kingdom.

Why's Lalu Silent On Bihar Communal Violence?

Why's Lalu Silent On Bihar Communal Violence?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Lalu understands that his words can be used by rivals to consolidate Hindu votes which may damage the prospects of his party's social support base.'

Come 20 mins early: Railways plans airport-like security

Come 20 mins early: Railways plans airport-like security

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The security plan -- with high end technology -- has already been put in motion at Allahabad, in anticipation of the Kumbh Mela which begins this month and at Hoobly railway station in Karnataka

Spinners ko bulaao! Kohli sweats it out in the nets

Spinners ko bulaao! Kohli sweats it out in the nets

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Ahead of India's second Test against Australia, Virat Kohli spent time against spinners at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Petition on Subrata Roy's detention dismissed

Petition on Subrata Roy's detention dismissed

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The Allahabad high court on Thursday dismissed the habeas corpus petition claimed to have been filed on behalf of the ailing Sahara group chairman Subrata Roy

RSS meet to discuss expansion of work, elect general secy

RSS meet to discuss expansion of work, elect general secy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's highest decision-making body Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) will meet in Bengaluru on March 19 and 20 to review the functioning of the Sangh, discuss expanding its work in the country and to elect its Sarkaryavah (general secretary).

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.

'Never imagined...': Ex-Andhra CM Kiran Reddy joins BJP

'Never imagined...': Ex-Andhra CM Kiran Reddy joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Reddy slams the leadership of the Congress leadrship, saying they believe they are correct and all others, including the people of India, are wrong.

BJP should keep promises on Ram Mandir, article 370: RSS

BJP should keep promises on Ram Mandir, article 370: RSS

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre which is completing one year in office should fulfil its commitment to construct Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and remove article 370 of the Constitution, the RSS said.

Hundreds of UP farmers stopped on way to Delhi

Hundreds of UP farmers stopped on way to Delhi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked the Bharatiya Janata Party why are they preventing peasants from coming to Delhi to raise their demands.

Maya seeks stay on possible arrest

Maya seeks stay on possible arrest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

The petition also seeks quashing of the first information report against her by the CBI.

Looking for tax-saving options? Opt for ELSS

Looking for tax-saving options? Opt for ELSS

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Investors must, however, be prepared for volatility in ELSS, cautions Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Will respond when RSS invite for Rahul Gandhi comes: Congress

Will respond when RSS invite for Rahul Gandhi comes: Congress

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

"I do not answer hypothetical, speculative questions... This is purely imaginary at the moment," Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi told reporters.

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'They are not tom-tomming what a great thing the Supreme Court decision is.' 'If they say it was a great thing, the public will react because people suffered and are still suffering.'

Cauvery case: Setback for Karnataka

Cauvery case: Setback for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Supreme Court dismisses a plea for reconstitution of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal and paves the way for the proposed visit of two of its members to the river basin.

UP Congress chief replaced

UP Congress chief replaced

Rediff.com30 May 2003

SC asks J&K to give details of three Pakistanis

SC asks J&K to give details of three Pakistanis

Rediff.com23 Apr 2003

The Supreme Court was acting on three separate habeas corpus petitions stating that the Pakistani nationals have been detained 'arbitrarily' for the last nine years.

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The victim was allegedly murdered and later burned in a coal furnace in a village of the Bhilwara district, with locals claiming that she was also gang-raped.

SC notice on Shah's plea

SC notice on Shah's plea

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

Film financer Bharat K Shah has challenged the framing of murder charges against him saying there was no evidence to link him to any conspiracy by the underworld to murder film personalities.