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AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

Rediff.com5 days ago

India launches AI-driven SPEEED platform to track athlete performance, predict injuries, tackle age fraud and revolutionise sports science nationwide.

Aarushi's parents to SC: Want witness statements

Aarushi's parents to SC: Want witness statements

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, accused of killing their teenage daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court pleading that 14 witnesses be called to record statements in the trial court in the twin murder case.

Aarushi-Hemraj murder case: SC dismisses Talwars' plea

Aarushi-Hemraj murder case: SC dismisses Talwars' plea

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar's plea against Central Bureau of Investigation for dropping its 14 witnesses in the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case trial.

Rizwanur case: Industrialist quizzed

Rizwanur case: Industrialist quizzed

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday began interrogating industrialist Ashok Todi in connection with the mysterious death of computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rehman, who married Todi's daughter Priyanka.

CBI questions Ashok Todi, Saurav's brother

CBI questions Ashok Todi, Saurav's brother

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Todi is the prime accused in the case. Todi's interroogation by CBI Joint director Arun Kumar and DIG S K Golcha began at 6.30 am and lasted for over ten hours. However, Todi refused to speak to the media when he left the CBI office here after the questioning. nehasish, a director in Todi's company, was questioned for an hour. The former cricketer had taken the industrialist's brother Pradip to then police chief Prasun Mukherjee to lodge a complaint about Priyanka's marriage

Bank accounts of Rizwanur's kin under scrutiny

Bank accounts of Rizwanur's kin under scrutiny

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

It was alleged in a section of media that industrialist Ashok Todi had established secret contact with some relatives of the deceased and had given them money to facilitate the separation of his daughter, Priyanka, and Rizwanur.

CBI questions Rizwanur's widow

CBI questions Rizwanur's widow

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday interrogated Priyanka Todi, daughter of prime accused Ashok Todi and widow of Muslim computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rahman, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances a few days after his marriage. According to CBI sources, Priyanka fully cooperated with the officers and answered all their questions. In the last four days, the CBI has interrogated more than 20 people and has obtained helpful clues.

CBI starts probe into Rizwanur's death

CBI starts probe into Rizwanur's death

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

Led by CBI joint director Arun Kumar, the seven-member team of the Central agency's special crime branch spent more than an hour near the railway tracks in the Patipukur area of Kolkata's northern fringe after taking over the investigation from the state CID following an order of Calcutta High Court. The team includes forensic experts.

Quant Funds: Algo-driven approach reduces human bias, risk of style drift

Quant Funds: Algo-driven approach reduces human bias, risk of style drift

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

SBI Mutual Fund recently launched the SBI Quant Fund. Its new fund offer (NFO) opened on December 4, 2024, and will close on December 18, 2024. Currently, 11 fund houses manage quant funds with assets worth Rs 9,013.6 crore.

More bones found in Nandigram

More bones found in Nandigram

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

Coming close on the heels of the recovery of charred bones and portions of skulls from five graves, the CBI has found more bones from a canal near a village at Nandigram.

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.

CBI officer probing Asthana sent to Andamans, team disbanded

CBI officer probing Asthana sent to Andamans, team disbanded

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

M Nageswar Rao, who took over the duties and functions of CBI director late on Tuesday night, appointed Satish Dagar as superintendent of police to probe the case, they said.

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.

Scientific tests cost CBI in Aarushi case

Scientific tests cost CBI in Aarushi case

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation has finally managed to crack the Noida murder case. Although the CBI has received vital information through the scientific tests conducted on the various suspects, the agency will take some time to put together the evidence and submit it for the trial.The CBI was hoping for a breakthrough during the tests conducted on Rajkumar. However, the Brain Electronic Oscillation Signature tests conducted on him failed.

Centre curtails Asthana's tenure with immediate effect

Centre curtails Asthana's tenure with immediate effect

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The tenures of three more officers -- Joint Director Arun Kumar Sharma, Deputy Inspector General Manish Kumar Sinha and Superintendent of Police Jayant J Naiknavare -- have also been curtailed, it said.

'Historically, 2023 is the best year for India-US ties'

'Historically, 2023 is the best year for India-US ties'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The relationship between the US and India has been very productive, in particular on the trade and technology front, and 2023 can be considered the best year historically for bilateral ties, according to a former top American trade official. Arun Kumar, an Indian-American, who served as the assistant secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and director general of the US and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) during the Obama administration, said this during an interview with PTI in Washington. "Looking back on 2023, it was a very productive year for the US-India relationship, by many accounts the best year historically," he said.

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

From toys, footwear and furniture to insulated flasks, smart meters, and air coolers - the Central government over the last decade has mandated higher standards for production and imports of such items. Sample this: Till 2014, there were 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering 106 products. By the latest count, there are 156 QCOs on 672 products.

Arushi case: Was the CBI provided edited footage of narco test?

Arushi case: Was the CBI provided edited footage of narco test?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

A new video purportedly of the test conducted on Krishna has surfaced on social networking site YouTube which is 58.55-minute long. CBI sources claimed the agency, in its records, has only about 45 minutes of video of the test conducted on Krishna at Forensic Science Laboratory, Bengaluru.

4 trusted Gujarat babus to join Team Modi

4 trusted Gujarat babus to join Team Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

All the Gujarat cadre officers have one thing in common. They do not need Modi's 'informal interactions' and advice because they are from the so-called 'Modi school of governance.' They know Modi well enough to perform their assigned roles.

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Rajender Kumar: Kejriwal's 'trusted man'

Rajender Kumar: Kejriwal's 'trusted man'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Delhi CM's principal secretary has been described as quick, decisive, and quite unlike a 'babu'.

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has proposed to allow deputy director generals (DGs) and officers of Indian Air Force (IAF) to apply for the post of chief of India's aviation regulator. The current head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Arun Kumar, has been promoted as secretary and is expected to move out some time soon. DGCA has four Deputy DGs with experience in different fields of aviation.

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The apex court said that he won't be allowed to take any major policy decision till the high-powered committee considers the issue of "divestment of power and authority".

Delhi police chief forms panel to monitor 2020 riots after Court rap

Delhi police chief forms panel to monitor 2020 riots after Court rap

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The development comes after the police force was pulled up by a city court for its handling of the investigation into the riots in which at least 53 people were killed and over 200 were injured.

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

After taking over on Tuesday night, Rao overhauled the team probing allegations of corruption against Asthana, bringing in completely new faces, officials said.

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A look at the week's releases.

Cabinet gives nod for Telangana; Hyd to be joint capital

Cabinet gives nod for Telangana; Hyd to be joint capital

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Centre on Thursday evening took the first significant step towards creation of a separate Telangana state from out of Andhra Pradesh and decided that Hyderabad will be the joint capital of the two states for 10 years.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 16 secretaries have been appointed to various central government departments.

Former secretary HC Gupta awarded 3-year jail in coal scam case

Former secretary HC Gupta awarded 3-year jail in coal scam case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A Delhi court on Monday awarded three-year jail term to former coal secretary H C Gupta in a coal scam case related to irregularities in the allocation of a coal block in Maharashtra, a lawyer associated with the case said.

Replaced officer will continue to handle chopper case: DefMin

Replaced officer will continue to handle chopper case: DefMin

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The ministry had on Friday decided to replace Chatterjee as joint secretary and acquisition manager (Air), in-charge of handling the chopper deal, which is facing cancellation in view of bribery allegations, and the multi-billion dollar 126 combat aircraft deal of the Air Force.

Patna stampede: Bihar govt vows to punish people responsible for 'lapses'

Patna stampede: Bihar govt vows to punish people responsible for 'lapses'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The Bihar government on Sunday vowed to punish those responsible for "lapses" that led to the stampede at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna on October 3, leaving 33 people dead and 29 injured.

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Even today when news organisations and their owners have stooped before the powers that be when they were only asked to bend, Prannoy is still standing tall, asserts Sanjay Ahirwal, , former managing editor, NDTV Worldwide.

Govt bringing in technology to make borders impregnable: Amit Shah

Govt bringing in technology to make borders impregnable: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The government is undertaking a comprehensive modernisation programme to prepare the police and paramilitary forces of the country for newer challenges of terrorism, cyber crime and border security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

Canal wall collapses hours before Nitish was to inaugurate scheme

Canal wall collapses hours before Nitish was to inaugurate scheme

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The wall broke up after being forcefully hit by the Ganga river waters when the pump was switched on for a trial run.

Union Budget 2016: Who are the 'Jaitley Babus'?

Union Budget 2016: Who are the 'Jaitley Babus'?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Senior New Delhi-based journalist R Rajagopalan, who has been closely following the Union Budget preparations since 1977, lifts the veil off India's most secretive operation.

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The NCLT said the new board must hold its meeting by October 8 and come out with a road map before the next hearing on October 31

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Using drones and remote-sensing equipment, rescue teams intensified efforts on Wednesday to reach the 25-35 men trapped in a sludge-choked tunnel since the Uttarakhand glacier disaster three days ago and more than 170 remained missing, hopes of finding them alive fading with every passing hour.

Sheela Says: All the Prime Minister-in-Waiting's Men

Sheela Says: All the Prime Minister-in-Waiting's Men

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

For the first time ever, the BJP's headquarters for a Lok Sabha election is outside New Delhi. Meet the folks behind Narendra Modi's campaign for prime minister.