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125 school kids taken ill after eating midday meals in UP

125 school kids taken ill after eating midday meals in UP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

As many as 125 students of two government schools in Uttar Pradesh were taken ill after consuming midday meals on Wednesday.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

Sterlite shooting may dent Vedanta's brand image

Sterlite shooting may dent Vedanta's brand image

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The brand image, however, may not tarish further as it will have already taken the beating due to consistent injury

Armed forces want higher allowances for 'hardship' postings

Armed forces want higher allowances for 'hardship' postings

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The armed forces are seeking an enhancement of allowances for their personnel posted in "hardship" areas on the pattern of high-altitude Siachen in Jammu and Kashmir.

Radia tapes: SC to first hear issue of right to privacy

Radia tapes: SC to first hear issue of right to privacy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

A three-judge bench headed by Justice H L Dattu said it was of the view to segregate the issues in two parts as otherwise, it would be an unending exercise.

UP ex-CMs may breathe easy, no eviction from bungalows

UP ex-CMs may breathe easy, no eviction from bungalows

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The state assembly on Tuesday passed two bills to skirt the Supreme Court directive for their eviction within two months.

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

India's billionaires are pledging a decent amount of their wealth for the welfare of society.

Kohli throws his weight behind Rohit

Kohli throws his weight behind Rohit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Kohli said it would be great for the team if Rohit can play the role Virender Sehwag did in his prime

SC reserves verdict on re-conduct of AIPMT exam

SC reserves verdict on re-conduct of AIPMT exam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on petitions seeking re-conduct of All India Pre-Medical Test 2015 for alleged large-scale irregularities in the examination held on May 3.

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The Yogi Adityanath government on Wednesday transferred 20 senior IAS officers, shunting out Principal Secretary-Information Navneet Sehgal and others who wielded considerable influence under the Akhilesh Yadav dispensation.

Opposition creates ruckus in Rajya Sabha over UPSC row

Opposition creates ruckus in Rajya Sabha over UPSC row

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The Opposition on Monday stepped up attack on the government over the UPSC exam row, serving a privilege notice in the Rajya Sabha and forcing adjournment of the House demanding a definite time-frame to resolve the issue.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Bungalow allotted to foundation not Meira Kumar: Ministry

Bungalow allotted to foundation not Meira Kumar: Ministry

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

A foundation in the name of former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram and father of Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has been allotted a bungalow in the prime Lutyen's Delhi for 25 years.

Medical bills of judges cannot be disclosed under RTI: SC

Medical bills of judges cannot be disclosed under RTI: SC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The single judge had set aside the Central Information Commission's direction holding that judges have to disclose such information.

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The CBI filed the appeal against the May 31, 2005 decision of the high court by which all accused, including Europe-based industrialists Hinduja brothers, were discharged from the Rs 64-crore pay-off case.

Madras HC stays CIC's notice to BCCI over RTI Act

Madras HC stays CIC's notice to BCCI over RTI Act

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Madras High Court has stayed the Central Information Commissioner's (CIC) proceedings on declaring the Board of Control for Cricket in India as a public authority under the RTI Act.

Inderjeet claims discrepancy in dope result, NADA denies

Inderjeet claims discrepancy in dope result, NADA denies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Indian shot putter Inderjeet Singh, who returned positive for banned substances last month, alleged that his dope samples might have been tampered with as the National Anti-Doping Agency gave him two different results on the same sample collected on June 29, a claim denied by the NADA. Inderjeet, one of the 36 Indian track and field athletes who qualified for the ongoing Rio Olympics, circulated documents at a press conference which showed that the National Dope Testing Laboratory had given two different results of the A sample taken on June 29 during the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Hyderabad.

India's rating on global corruption index improves

India's rating on global corruption index improves

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

China moved to 100th place, down from 80th last year, while Pakistan and Nepal were at 126th position. Bangladesh was 145th and Bhutan 30th in the ranking.

Maharashtra to challenge Salman's acquittal in SC

Maharashtra to challenge Salman's acquittal in SC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The government told the high court of its decision to file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court to appeal against the acquittal.

UP govt refuses sanction to prosecute Adityanath in 2007 riots case

UP govt refuses sanction to prosecute Adityanath in 2007 riots case

Rediff.com11 May 2017

In his affidavit, the chief secy also stated that the CB-CID, which has been investigating the case registered in connection with the riots, has proposed to submit its closure report.

Money laundering: Swan Telecom promoter moves SC

Money laundering: Swan Telecom promoter moves SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Balwa, who along with former Telecom Minister A Raja and 17 others are facing a money laundering case arising out of the 2G scam, on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking setting aside of a lower court order of framing charges against him.

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The speaker said she was ready to start the debate right away if the House agreed. The debate has been listed in Monday's list of business under Rule 193.

Muzaffarnagar: Ajit Singh, Ravi Shankar Prasad detained

Muzaffarnagar: Ajit Singh, Ravi Shankar Prasad detained

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad and two BJP MPs were on Monday detained by the police after they attempted to enter UP to visit violence-hit Muzaffarnagar district.

Remove all religious structures encroaching on roads: HC

Remove all religious structures encroaching on roads: HC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to remove or shift religious structures "in any form" which encroach on public roads including sideways.

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Nisha Agarwal, commissioner of the New York Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, recalls, with both anguish and elation, the events of the last fortnight after the US President's order banning entry for people from seven countries was put in place.

Why do TV channels play the divisive game?

Why do TV channels play the divisive game?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Embedded with the divisive regime, they administer heavy doses of the opium of religion and nationalism day in and day out,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

All you need to know about employee bonds

All you need to know about employee bonds

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

If an employee bond is used to ensure that the employee never leaves, then it is illegal.

Rajya Sabha passes bill on rights of differently-abled

Rajya Sabha passes bill on rights of differently-abled

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The bill stipulates up to two-year jail term and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons

SC allows Subrata Roy to use conference room in Tihar

SC allows Subrata Roy to use conference room in Tihar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

A bench headed by Justice T S Thakur asked Delhi government to issue notification by August 4 for converting the conference room into jail which can be used by Roy and two jailed directors of Sahara for 10 working days from 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM for holding negotiations with prospective buyers of hotels in New York and London.

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Uber is facing sharp criticism from fellow taxi providers for not following strict security norms leading to the rape of a passenger in New Delhi.

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

Attacks on Dalits: Opposition unites to stall Rajya Sabha

Attacks on Dalits: Opposition unites to stall Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Trinamool Congress competed with each other in trying to raise the issue more vociferously

Sonam Kapoor sizzles in red!

Sonam Kapoor sizzles in red!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Rajya Sabha paralysed again: Opposition targets V K Singh, Bhagwat

Rajya Sabha paralysed again: Opposition targets V K Singh, Bhagwat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The Upper House witnessed two adjournments before noon.

About Sebi's new, huge, Sahara problem

About Sebi's new, huge, Sahara problem

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

As many as 3,268 title deeds in Sebi's possession would undergo scrutiny and be prepared for sale.

Centre dares for note ban debate; Opposition firm on PM's apology, voting

Centre dares for note ban debate; Opposition firm on PM's apology, voting

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Jaitley said the Opposition has been using the zero hour to raise the issue for 'getting footage on TV'.

'Modi can learn much from Narasimha Rao'

'Modi can learn much from Narasimha Rao'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh interacts with readers on Rediff Chat as he discusses the period that changed India's history, forever.

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