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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.

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.

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

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The three-time chief minister and senior Congress leader, who gave Delhi its modern look, passed away on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Don't underestimate the average Indian

Don't underestimate the average Indian

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'And don't underestimate the enabling power of bribery.' 'Hark back to demonetisation.' 'All of the cash did come back.' 'The same thing will happen with the alphabet soup of the NRC, NPR and CAA except that this exercise will deal in documents, not cash.' 'Bribes will be paid.' 'Documents will be magically generated,' points out Devangshu Datta.

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.

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.

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.

UP govt orders probe into Kairana 'migration'

UP govt orders probe into Kairana 'migration'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

They have been asked to verify the list of 346 families handed over by the local MP who have allegedly migrated, he said.

'Gap between the people and government is widening'

'Gap between the people and government is widening'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

The bureaucracy in Haryana blamed the government for inexperience and criminal negligence.

Attack on Kanhaiya inside court was pre-planned: NHRC

Attack on Kanhaiya inside court was pre-planned: NHRC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Coming down heavily on Delhi Police, an NHRC probe team on Friday said that the physical assault on JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar in the court premises appeared to have been "organised and pre-planned".

'In India, religious tolerance is deteriorating'

'In India, religious tolerance is deteriorating'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Religious tolerance in India is "deteriorating" while religious freedom violations are "increasing", a rights expert has told American lawmakers.

GST Council gives relief to builders of under-construction residential projects

GST Council gives relief to builders of under-construction residential projects

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The move will help address apprehensions as well as potential disputes on various computational and transitional issues such as the loss of input credits and pricing that were bound to arise on account of the change.

89.8 per cent voter turnout in battleground Tripura

89.8 per cent voter turnout in battleground Tripura

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Voting is being held in 59 of the total 60 seats .

Enough evidence in gang rape case: NCW

Enough evidence in gang rape case: NCW

Rediff.com17 Jan 2004

NCW to conduct separate probe into gang-rape.

BJP complains to EC against Rahul Gandhi's 'communal' speech

BJP complains to EC against Rahul Gandhi's 'communal' speech

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission seeking action against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct by appealing to votes on communal lines and inciting hatred among different communities.

BJP was against masjid demolition

BJP was against masjid demolition

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

The BJP counsel told the Liberhan Commission that the demolition was unfortunate and uncontrolled.

Heavy water leakage at Kakrapar atomic plant, 1 unit shut

Heavy water leakage at Kakrapar atomic plant, 1 unit shut

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

According to officials, the leakage of heavy water that is used in cooling off the nuclear reactor core was detected around 9 am and it was fixed in some time and the temporary emergency was lifted shortly afterwards.

4 CMs urge PM to end tussle between Delhi L-G, AAP govt

4 CMs urge PM to end tussle between Delhi L-G, AAP govt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

On the sidelines of the NITI Aayog governing council meeting, CMs of West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala met PM Modi.

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

How the BJP discriminates against Hindus

How the BJP discriminates against Hindus

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'One one hand, the BJP puts Uniform Civil Code as a goal in its manifesto, and on the other, it pushes massive discrimination against Hindus.' 'This is not sabka saath, sabka vikas. Rather it is "Haj ka saath, church ka vikas",' argues Sankrant Sanu.

Anna Hazare fails to persuade Sawant to head probe

Anna Hazare fails to persuade Sawant to head probe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

The retired SC judge has refused to head the inquiry commission to probe corruption charges against four Maharashtra ministers.

Maggi banned in Delhi, pulled out of Big Bazaar outlets

Maggi banned in Delhi, pulled out of Big Bazaar outlets

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Maggi banned in Delhi for 15 days.

Rains to drive agri-output higher in 2003-04

Rains to drive agri-output higher in 2003-04

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

The government on Friday expressed optimism over increase in the country's oilseeds and grains output driven by near normal rainfall in the current season.