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Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

If the new governor can think out of the box even as he signals that he can bat for the RBI cadre and respect its institutional memory, that will go a long way in getting out of the current impasse.

4-year-old sexually assaulted in school, 2 teachers held

4-year-old sexually assaulted in school, 2 teachers held

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

The child after returning home on Thursday from her school - G D Birla Centre for Education - kept on crying and complained of severe pain. Her mother spotted blood stains on her clothes, he said. The girl told her mother that the physical training teacher had taken her to the washroom but could not narrate what happened thereafter.

Adani scores over Patanjali, declared highest bidder for debt-ridden Ruchi Soya

Adani scores over Patanjali, declared highest bidder for debt-ridden Ruchi Soya

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Ruchi Soya was admitted to the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) in December 2017 and owes lenders Rs 12,000 crore.

Punish bribe takers, but don't threaten: Antony to Govt

Punish bribe takers, but don't threaten: Antony to Govt

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Former Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday acknowledged "corruption" in the AgustaWestland chopper deal.

'Insolvency Code to make entry, exit easy for startups'

'Insolvency Code to make entry, exit easy for startups'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The minister said the effort of the government is to 'encourage startups'.

Revised bidding norms for Air India likely soon

Revised bidding norms for Air India likely soon

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

According to officials, more clarity might be required with regard to foreign fund managers in the context of Air India divestment.

Attempts being made to remove Kejriwal: AAP

Attempts being made to remove Kejriwal: AAP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Attempts being made to remove Kejriwal as the AAP's national convener: AAP spokesperson

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Official talks were held between Modi and Seikh Tamim for multi-sectoral partnership and strengthening of Indo-Qatar ties following which the agreements and Memorandums of Understanding were signed on the second day of the Prime Minister's visit.

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

In 2016, the Centre has been able to get only seven IAS officers from all states so far.

Swaraj raises Masood Azhar issue with Chinese counterpart

Swaraj raises Masood Azhar issue with Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Swaraj took up the issue with Wang at a bilateral meeting in Moscow on the sidelines of the Russia-India-China trilateral meeting of their foreign ministers.

Brokers on the warpath against FT group, NSEL

Brokers on the warpath against FT group, NSEL

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Investor forum wants govt to take over exchange, raises doubts on claims of matching stocks; NSEL says default by brokers to be dealt with legally.

Pakistan vows to respond 'at the time and place of its choosing'

Pakistan vows to respond 'at the time and place of its choosing'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The country's top security body "concluded that India has committed uncalled for aggression to which Pakistan shall respond at the time and place of its choosing," it added.

US firms seeks solution to trade barriers with India

US firms seeks solution to trade barriers with India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

These concrete steps should include measures to address any number of pressing concerns, including prohibitively high tariffs and discriminatory forced localization requirements that are blocking US exports of a wide range of products.

AI pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

AI pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The national carrier currently has 15 recognised trade unions.

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

As visibility remained poor and the city choked due to a haze, the Centre for Science and Environment asked the Delhi govt to roll out stringent plans for controlling winter pollution.

Rahul alleges Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm

Rahul alleges Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Rafale is an open and shut case and there is only one man who has done corruption'

NPA war: Bankers welcome new powers to RBI, but...

NPA war: Bankers welcome new powers to RBI, but...

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Question remains, what happens when the overseeing committees' members themselves are questioned by investigative agencies?

Raid row intensifies: Congress, AAP demand Jaitley's resignation

Raid row intensifies: Congress, AAP demand Jaitley's resignation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

In a further escalation of the confrontation between the Congress and the government, the opposition party claimed that a committee constituted by the Delhi government has found 'gross financial irregularities' in the DDCA during that period.

US Inc sing Modi's 'Make in India' tune

US Inc sing Modi's 'Make in India' tune

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Indian-American business leaders meet to discuss ways to make this initiative a success.

Panel wants more teeth for Coal India arms

Panel wants more teeth for Coal India arms

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Prabhu-led advisory group also suggests JVs with mining and infra firms.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Why Lamka won't bury its dead

Why Lamka won't bury its dead

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The church bells don't toll in Churachandpur any more. The hill district in Manipur has been in mourning for more than a year.

Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Muharram

Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Muharram

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Amid reports of simmering tensions in some parts of the national capital ahead of Muharram on Tuesday, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi assured that all security measures have been taken, especially in sensitive areas and warned that those found involved in spreading rumours will be dealt with strongly.

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The police said 10 companies have been deployed outside JNU. One company comprises 70 to 80 personnel.

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Cricket South Africa (CSA) chairman Chris Nenzani said CEO Haroon Lorgat has not been suspended and his removal relates only to the allegations contained in the David Becker article and he remains responsible for all other areas of the board's operations.

Disgruntled Karnataka Cong MLAs skip assembly for 2nd day

Disgruntled Karnataka Cong MLAs skip assembly for 2nd day

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The Congress has convened a CLP meeting on Friday ahead of budget presentation and warned its MLAs that absence would invite action under the Anti-Defection Law.

India's National Security is being transformed

India's National Security is being transformed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Modi felt there were too many silos with no arrangement to take a comprehensive view on national security. The PM has entrusted NSA Ajit Doval to evolve a comprehensive roadmap and get it implemented, reveals Nitin Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief, Strategic News International.

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The problem is so severe that multiple agencies have issued several precautionary measures.

MP polls: BJP moves EC against Cong's scam barb

MP polls: BJP moves EC against Cong's scam barb

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The Bhzaratiya Janata Party on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against opposition Congress, accusing it of levelling "baseless allegations" against it without evidence.

Ten years on, ICAI probe into GTB auditors' role still not complete

Ten years on, ICAI probe into GTB auditors' role still not complete

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Action against auditors, last of the 276 recommendations of a JPC probing Ketan Parekh scam, is still pending.

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'China is likely to help Pakistan in keeping the fire burning in J&K to bleed India for its own interests.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

Guardian drones for India? Why not, says top US senator

Guardian drones for India? Why not, says top US senator

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Democrat Senator Mark Warner and his Republican colleague in the Senate Dan Sullivan, during a programme in Washington asserted that the erstwhile Obama administration and the US Congress designating India as a major defence partner is a significant step forward in taking the India-US relationship to the next level.

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Windies legends demand dissolution of 'obsolete' WICB

Windies legends demand dissolution of 'obsolete' WICB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

West Indian cricket legends, including Sir Garfield Sobers and Sir Vivian Richards, have demanded the "dissolution" of the West Indies Cricket Board and formation of an interim one in place of the "obsolete" body.

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Though General Naravane's visit will not deal with 'impermanent' issues like the changing stands of politicians, it will certainly reinforce the deeper 'permanent' links between the people of Nepal and India. Time will hopefully tackle the present impermanence of the Sino-Nepalese romance, notes Claude Arpi.

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Chinese observers believe the Sino-US relationship will be impacted by issues in North Korea, Japan, India, Ukraine and Iran and that conflicts with these 'third parties' will without exception ultimately become conflicts between China and the US, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Dalit scholar suicide: Facing protest, Hyd Univ VC goes on

Dalit scholar suicide: Facing protest, Hyd Univ VC goes on

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

However, it did not mention the period of leave.