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'Canada didn't take the threat seriously'

'Canada didn't take the threat seriously'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

The head of intelligence at the Indian high commission in Ottawa, when the Air India 747 was blown up on June 23, 1985, speaks to Senior Editor Ajit Jain.

UPSC results: Meet the toppers

UPSC results: Meet the toppers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

In the results announced Friday, April 5, as many as 759 candidates including 577 men and 182 women have been selected.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

'Is Rahul Gandhi illiterate?'

'Is Rahul Gandhi illiterate?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'Can he remain ignorant by saying he was 13 years old?' 'That means Rahul Gandhi must not talk on any subject in this country that precedes his adulthood.' 'He should remain unaware of history and knowledge of anything that has happened.'

Cops recover Dinakaran's bank accounts with 'huge' transactions

Cops recover Dinakaran's bank accounts with 'huge' transactions

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Dinakaran's chartered accountant will be called by the crime branch for questioning in the matter.

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Rediff.com7 May 2021

While law-abiding customers are harassed for KYC and have to comply with endless paperwork even to open and close accounts, DHFL could easily open nearly 260,000 fake home-loan accounts, reveals Debashis Basu.

Lokpal to work from Delhi's 5-star luxury hotel

Lokpal to work from Delhi's 5-star luxury hotel

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Lokpal chairperson, all of its eight members and support staff are being allocated space in the hotel premises.

No pay hike for Mukesh Ambani! Salary capped at Rs 15 crore

No pay hike for Mukesh Ambani! Salary capped at Rs 15 crore

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Mukesh Ambani voluntarily capped his compensation at Rs 15 crore in October 2009 amid a debate over right-sizing of CEO salaries.

Complaint against police excesses? This could happen to you

Complaint against police excesses? This could happen to you

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Kailash Avhad told Rediff.com that when he appeared before DCP Sandeep Palve, the police officer expressed anger at his RTI applications, caught him by the collar, banged his head against the wall and rained blows behind his ear. He then forced Avhad to touch his feet in apology.

Don't divulge Modi's statement on riots: SC to SIT

Don't divulge Modi's statement on riots: SC to SIT

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that the statement of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, recorded by the Special Investigation Team, shall not be divulged to anyone except the trial court and the public prosecutor. The apex court was examining the report of the SIT that is probing the role of Modi and other politicians in the 2002 Godhra communal riots.

Azmi case: Petition against Raj Thackeray in SC

Azmi case: Petition against Raj Thackeray in SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

A writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, seeking registration of an FIR against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for assaulting Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi in the Maharashtra Assembly for taking oath in Hindi instead of Marathi.

Give all details regarding AAP's registration: HC to ECI

Give all details regarding AAP's registration: HC to ECI

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Election Commission to give complete details of registration of the Aam Aadmi Party with it.

Trinamool says 'BJP goons' damaged Vidyasagar bust; submits videos to EC

Trinamool says 'BJP goons' damaged Vidyasagar bust; submits videos to EC

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The party released two videos as 'proof' of BJP workers vandalising the statue.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help her running mate Joe Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

Delhi HC dismisses plea to scrap AAP's registration

Delhi HC dismisses plea to scrap AAP's registration

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The court dismissed a plea seeking cancellation of registration of AAP for allegedly using forged documents.

Citizens group moots stiff penalty for privacy violation

Citizens group moots stiff penalty for privacy violation

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

A group of lawyers and activists want India's privacy law to ensure that autonomy, dignity and privacy are safeguarded, and proposes a penalty provision of up to Rs 10 million for those found violating the code and a jail term extending up to three years or a combination of both. Mayank Jain reports.

AAP 'rigs' EVM in Delhi assembly, EC calls it 'duplicate' gadget

AAP 'rigs' EVM in Delhi assembly, EC calls it 'duplicate' gadget

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The EC has time and again rubbished allegations that EVMs can be programmed to favour any particular party.

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nestle India had re-launched Maggi earlier this month with a mandate of being safe for consumption amid much fanfare

Panel to investigate botched sterlisation surgeries

Panel to investigate botched sterlisation surgeries

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A single-member commission under retired judge Anita Jha was constituted on Firday to probe the botched sterilisation surgeries at Bilaspur's government-run medical camps, which have so far claimed lives of 13 young women and left nearly 138 ill, and asked to submit its report within three months.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

After ghar wapsi, VHP now plans roti-beti ka rishta

After ghar wapsi, VHP now plans roti-beti ka rishta

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The VHP leadership notes that 'ghar wapsi' wasn't something started after the Modi govt took over. Archis Mohan reports

Satyam: Midas to move SC on compensation

Satyam: Midas to move SC on compensation

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Midas Touch Investors Associations will move the Supreme Court against the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which rejected its plea for compensation of Rs 4,987.5 crore

Shunglu panel points out 'gross abuse of power' by Kejriwal-led government

Shunglu panel points out 'gross abuse of power' by Kejriwal-led government

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The committee has flagged decisions including the allotment of land to the Aam Aadmi Party for its party office, appointment of Minister Satyendra Jain's daughter as "mission director" of Delhi State Health Mission and a number of purported AAP functionaries as "advisors".

Centre cancels selection of 6 govt bank chiefs by UPA

Centre cancels selection of 6 govt bank chiefs by UPA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The probe into selections for banks such as Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank followed the arrest of Syndicate Bank CMD S K Jain for alleged graft.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, who aspires to be the first woman vice-president in history, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'India's reputation is not and cannot be dependent on the whimsical opinions of some obscure foreign advisory committee packed with Hindu-phobic acolytes,' declares Vivek Gumaste.

Less voter turnout in TN, Kerala and Puducherry compared to 2011

Less voter turnout in TN, Kerala and Puducherry compared to 2011

Rediff.com16 May 2016

However, the percentage is likely to go up as the figures were not final.

The Silent Candidate

The Silent Candidate

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Ambrose D'Mello, the Independent candidate from Bengaluru South, has been on maun vrat for 15 years. He does not own a house, does not wear footwear and sells books to earn a living.

Kalinganagar killings: SC rejects Orissa's plea

Kalinganagar killings: SC rejects Orissa's plea

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

This was the massacre in which 15 farmers fighting against acquisition of their lands were allegedly killed by police.

'I'm not back to where I started'

'I'm not back to where I started'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

We're hoping to retain growth at 9 per cent.

BJP's 2019 teams: Jaitley heads publicity, Rajnath manifesto

BJP's 2019 teams: Jaitley heads publicity, Rajnath manifesto

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Union minister Nitin Gadkari will head a committee which will reach out to social and volunteer organisations while his Cabinet colleague Sushma Swaraj will head a group that will produce literature for the polls.

Sharad, Ajit Pawar booked in Rs 25,000 cr bank scam

Sharad, Ajit Pawar booked in Rs 25,000 cr bank scam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The ED slapped criminal charges of money laundering on the basis of the Mumbai Police FIR that was filed in August this year, which itself was filed on the basis of a similar complaint by the state economic offences wing.

CIC asks varsities to provide details of PM's degrees to Kejriwal

CIC asks varsities to provide details of PM's degrees to Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Delhi University had claimed that unless the roll number of a student is not provided, it would be difficult to search the records.

Bank liable for fraudulent ATM withdrawal

Bank liable for fraudulent ATM withdrawal

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

At times, banks violate all banking norms, resulting in a customer's accounts wiped clean through illegal ATM withdrawals.

MRTPC move to benefit many students

MRTPC move to benefit many students

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The commission has told SP Jain Management school to refund fees to student who later took admission in IIM-Lucknow.

Delhi sealing to resume on March 28: SC

Delhi sealing to resume on March 28: SC

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

The Supreme Court had previously stayed sealing.

HC sets aside NHRC order against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

HC sets aside NHRC order against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The Delhi high court on Friday set aside an National Human Rights Commission order holding Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti guilty of "racial prejudice and unlawful acts" against 12 African women during his controversial midnight raid in Khirki Extension in South Delhi.

Ongoing buybacks may boost Infy's shares after April 12 results

Ongoing buybacks may boost Infy's shares after April 12 results

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Infosys is likely to report strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter of FY19 on the back of momentum in the big deal space.

Cash-for-query scam: HC notice to Speaker

Cash-for-query scam: HC notice to Speaker

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

However, no notice was served to the P K Bansal Committee, which had probed the scam.