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Cong asks leaders to man strongrooms for EVM protection

Cong asks leaders to man strongrooms for EVM protection

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Buoyed by the exit polls projections, the party has sent its senior leaders including general secretary Randeep Surjewala and Avinash Pande, chairman of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee screening committee, to Patna for proper coordination with the allies and possibly also to keep its flock together after the results are declared.

Kumar Birla at Pilani helm

Kumar Birla at Pilani helm

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Tata group companies outshine the market under N Chandrasekaran

Tata group companies outshine the market under N Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The group began to outperform the broader market only with the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 while earlier it was largely keeping pace with the Sensex. The group's market cap is up 164.4 per cent since the end of March 2020 against a 105 per cent rally in the Sensex.

Moradabad violence: Centre seeks report from UP government

Moradabad violence: Centre seeks report from UP government

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

The Union government has sought a report from Uttar Pradesh about the violence in Kanth area of Moradabad district, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday.

CBI, ED's appeals in 2G scam case to be heard daily from October 5

CBI, ED's appeals in 2G scam case to be heard daily from October 5

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The Delhi high court on Tuesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate's pleas seeking an early hearing into the appeals challenging the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

ED challenges acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi in 2G case

ED challenges acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi in 2G case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet, had alleged that Rs 200 crore was paid by Swan Telecom (P) Ltd promoters to DMK-run Kalaignar TV.

'I am glad we are born in a country full of taboos'

'I am glad we are born in a country full of taboos'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'What is the fun of making a film without any message?'

Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Richest 10 account for 41% of promoter wealth, up from 33% in December 2018, says Krishna Kant.

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Justice Brijesh Sethi held that the 2018 amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act relating to Section 13 (1)(d) would not come to the rescue of the acquitted accused in this appeal.

No early hearing of CBI's appeal against 2G acquittals

No early hearing of CBI's appeal against 2G acquittals

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to grant early hearing on the Central Bureau of Investigation's appeal challenging the acquittal of former Union telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The high court's order came on a plea by acquitted individual and Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd director Asif Balwa that the CBI has not placed on record the mandatory authority under the provisions of the CrPC.

Sumariwalla re-elected AFI president

Sumariwalla re-elected AFI president

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Adille Sumariwalla was re-elected unopposed as the president of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for a second term at its Annual General Body Meeting in New Delhi on Friday.

Did 300 to 500 people die in Mathura battle?

Did 300 to 500 people die in Mathura battle?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Why did the district magistrate take over an hour to order retaliatory firing on the murderous SBVS mob?

After ED, CBI too opposes acquittal of A Raja and others

After ED, CBI too opposes acquittal of A Raja and others

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The matter was mentioned before a bench of Delhi high court's acting chief justice Gita Mittal and kustice C Hari Shankar by Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. The court allowed it to be listed for hearing on Wednesday.

Force-feeding incident shows BJP, Sena's ideology: Rahul

Force-feeding incident shows BJP, Sena's ideology: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Shiv Sena over the alleged force-feeding of a fasting Muslim employee at a Maharashtra government guesthouse in Delhi, dubbing it "politics of bullying" people.

Appalled that Vikas Dubey was out on bail: SC to UP

Appalled that Vikas Dubey was out on bail: SC to UP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

"This is the failure of the institution and the person, who should have been behind the bars, got bail," the bench observed during the hearing which is going on.

Why Gadkari Needs to be Heard

Why Gadkari Needs to be Heard

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Nitin Gadkari has a message as much for his party as much purportedly it is for the Opposition. Listening to him, whatever be his reasons and motives, will help, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The UP government transferred the district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police of Mathura following the violence in the district that left 29 dead.

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The SC asked special judge to control the proceedings in accordance with law so that inordinate delay that is beyond the time-frame is no longer breached.

Cops fired at Dubey in self-defence: UP govt to SC

Cops fired at Dubey in self-defence: UP govt to SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The top police officer denied that Dubey had surrendered at Ujjain and said that the accused who was on the run was identified at the Mahakaal Temple by the Samiti authorities as well as the policemen at the temple premises.

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and forty-three Padma Shri awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back: Modi

Fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back: Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

At the pre-Budget meeting at Niti Aayog, Modi called for a focussed effort from all stakeholders in order to achieve the target of $5 trillion economy. The participants urged the government to focus on credit expansion, exports growth, governance of PSBs, increasing consumption and job creation.

Woman arrested for 'attempting to murder' mother-in-law in UP

Woman arrested for 'attempting to murder' mother-in-law in UP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

A woman in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh has been arrested on charges of attempt to murder after a shocking video, uploaded by a social activist went viral on Monday, which showed her brutally beating up and torturing her elderly mother-in-law.

Nandigram: WB govt yet to give CBI sanction to prosecute accused cops

Nandigram: WB govt yet to give CBI sanction to prosecute accused cops

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The Trinamool government, which cashed in on the Nandigram protests in West Bengal politics, has not yet given the Central Bureau of Investigation the sanction to prosecute five police officers involved in the 2007 police firing which killed 14 villagers.

PM calls industry after receiving SOS from Sharma

PM calls industry after receiving SOS from Sharma

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

In a meeting with the commerce minister, India Inc hammered Sharma on the collapse of investments, structural nature of the current account deficit and stagnant growth in agriculture.

PM's meeting with India Inc likely to be stormy

PM's meeting with India Inc likely to be stormy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Industry is displeased over the failure of the National Manufacturing Policy, which has failed to invite any sizeable investment since it was launched more than two years ago.

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The court said a 'scam was created when there was none'.

Why the earlier Ayodhya talks failed

Why the earlier Ayodhya talks failed

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

'This is an emotional issue and cannot be resolved by law alone.' 'This can be resolved only by creating trust again.' 'So much bloodletting has taken place, there is no point in going on and on.' 'Let us sit together and negotiate'

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A majority of India's billionaires gained wealth in the last one year in spite of the stock market decline.

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