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Kashmir Files spreading hate, stop it, says Farooq

Kashmir Files spreading hate, stop it, says Farooq

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Abdullah said if the gap between the communities is to be bridged, the hateful campaigns like The Kashmir Files film and incessant Hindu-Muslim debates on the media have to be stopped.

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The national capital has so far recorded six cases of coronavirus.

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The new year holds the promise of great innovations and inventions.

Consumer durables may see double digit growth in 2022

Consumer durables may see double digit growth in 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The industry is expecting double-digit growth on a year-on-year basis, helped by a possible price correction after softening of raw material inputs and factors such as positive sentiments, pent up demand and improving economic conditions. Besides, a shift in consumer behaviour from price consciousness towards technologically advanced premium products with quality, value proposition and safety aspects leading to a rise in demand for home automation products is making the industry upbeat. With the government's production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, which has witnessed a committed investment of Rs 4,614 crore, in place, many manufacturers are gearing up to make the most out of the opportunity as well as take steps towards reducing their dependency on imports and make products more affordable.

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Nearly 250 private liquor vends, licensed under now-withdrawn Excise Policy 2021-22, are running currently in the city.

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Hours after the AAP announced its night-long sit-in against the Lieutenant Governor, BJP MLAs also started an overnight dharna on the assembly premises demanding the sacking of ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption.

The best smartphones under Rs 10,000

The best smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Searching for a good phone that does not cost the earth? Ashish Narsale gives you his expert suggestions.

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

After an apparent truce between AAP and the BJP following the Delhi polls, sparks are flying once again. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1 crore each to the kin of those killed in the incident.

Day after stampede, devotees follow 'stricter' rules at Vaishno Devi

Day after stampede, devotees follow 'stricter' rules at Vaishno Devi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

A day after 12 people died in a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on Saturday, pilgrims thronged the temple for darshan following 'stricter' guidelines of the authorities.

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

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.

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

His deputy Manish Sisodia termed the judgement 'historic' and recalled the landmark mandate that the people of Delhi had given to the Aam Aadmi Paarty in the assembly elections in February 2015 when the party won 67 of 70 seats.

Batons, tear gas used on protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Batons, tear gas used on protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The protesters first assembled at the Sheikhpora area of Budgam district, in central Kashmir, and then tried to proceed towards the airport but were stopped by a posse of police personnel, they said.

India Overtakes UK. What Next?

India Overtakes UK. What Next?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

After 2014, our growth has been average of around 5%. If this continues, we will remain here like Egypt, Brazil, South Africa and Bangladesh, points out Aakar Patel.

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From OnePlus' Concept One smartphone to the Microsoft Xbox Series X, Khalid Anzar lists the top 6 gadgets we can look forward to in 2020.

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The decision was taken at the executive council meeting of the university, sources said.

Your remark on PM 'unsavoury': LG Jung tells Kejriwal

Your remark on PM 'unsavoury': LG Jung tells Kejriwal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Expressing disappointment over Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday said it does not reflect well on CM's part and leads to "unsavoury" and "avoidable comments" not just within the country, but also overseas.

No more Jung: Kejriwal, LG hug and make up

No more Jung: Kejriwal, LG hug and make up

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

At the Iftar event hosted by him on Sunday evening, the Delhi chief minister said there were no "hard feelings" between them and that the "sour relationship" should end to ensure effective governance and development in the national capital.

OnePlus to launch smart TVs in Sep, to be available in India first

OnePlus to launch smart TVs in Sep, to be available in India first

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

A number of smartphone players such as Xiaomi, Samsung, LG and Micromax also have smart TVs in their product portfolio.

LG sends report to Prez after AAP resignation

LG sends report to Prez after AAP resignation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung is expected to give his report to the Centre on Saturday on the follow up action in the wake of resignation of the Aam Aadmi Party

Political leaders condemn violence in Delhi

Political leaders condemn violence in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that violence will not be tolerated.

Kejriwal meets Rajnath, says Centre should obey SC verdict in totality

Kejriwal meets Rajnath, says Centre should obey SC verdict in totality

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Kejriwal said Singh's "gestures" showed that he was satisfied with his view.

The most wow gadgets of 2017

The most wow gadgets of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

This is what tech head heaven looks like.

Vizag chemical plant was preparing to resume work

Vizag chemical plant was preparing to resume work

Rediff.com7 May 2020

This is Styrene gas that affects the central nervous system, throat, skin, eyes and some other parts of the body, he said.

Preparations underway in J-K for assembly elections

Preparations underway in J-K for assembly elections

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Jammu and Kashmir has been without an assembly since November 2018 when the then legislative assembly was dissolved by then Governor Satya Pal Malik after the People's Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government fell apart earlier that year.

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Terming the killing a "cowardly act", the protesters said assurances given by the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure the safety of minorities in the Valley have proved to be false.

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The civic body's horticulture department fears some of the uprooted trees might be among those tagged as 'heritage trees' by the NDMC, but the team is yet to compile a damage report and ascertain the facts.

Delhi govt withdraws new excise policy facing CBI probe

Delhi govt withdraws new excise policy facing CBI probe

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using agencies like the CBI and Enforcement Directorate to threaten liquor licensees and excise officials but the BJP alleged that the AAP government's 'rushed' move was an 'admission of violations and corruption' and it was 'scared' of the CBI probe.

Legal experts back AAP govt's stand in war with Lt Governor

Legal experts back AAP govt's stand in war with Lt Governor

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The Delhi government has sought opinion over the issue of powers of the Lt Governor to appoint a chief secretary from eminent lawyers Rajeev Dhavan and Indira Jaising, who have supported its stand asserting that the LG has no independent discretion in the matter.

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

It held that though the LG was not a 'titular head', he should not emerge as an 'adversary having a hostile attitude' towards the Council of Ministers but rather act as a facilitator.

45 AAP MLAs camp outside L-G office to demand 'clearance' of file

45 AAP MLAs camp outside L-G office to demand 'clearance' of file

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

h the office claiming that no proposal or file about Mohalla clinics is pending with it.

Sisodia slams Jung for appointing new ACB chief

Sisodia slams Jung for appointing new ACB chief

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday reacted sharply to the appointment of Joint Commissioner M K Meena as the head of the ACB, alleging a conspiracy behind the move.

HC tells CM Kejriwal that Najeeb Jung is the boss in Delhi

HC tells CM Kejriwal that Najeeb Jung is the boss in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The bench said the AAP contention that the LG is bound to act on the aid and advice of Council of Ministers was "without substance and cannot be accepted".

Centre allows 4G on trial in 2 J-K districts after Aug 15

Centre allows 4G on trial in 2 J-K districts after Aug 15

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The committee has decided that access to 4G internet in J-K will be given in a calibrated manner and outcome of the trial will be reviewed after two months.

Fresh standoff between Kejriwal and Jung over ACB appointments

Fresh standoff between Kejriwal and Jung over ACB appointments

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Three inspectors and two sub-inspectors of the Bihar police have joined Delhi government's ACB.

J-K Lt Guv Murmu resigns, likely to get new posting

J-K Lt Guv Murmu resigns, likely to get new posting

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

His resignation came on the day the Union Territory marked the first anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which scrapped Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

I got booted for my honesty: ex-Puducherry LG

I got booted for my honesty: ex-Puducherry LG

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Days after his ouster as Puducherry's Lt Governor, Virendra Kataria on Friday claimed he was removed because he exposed corruption in the Union Territory government.

Gamlin takes charge ignoring CM; BJP attempting coup: AAP govt

Gamlin takes charge ignoring CM; BJP attempting coup: AAP govt

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Shakuntala Gamlin took charge of the post hours after CM Kejriwal sent her a letter asking her not to do so as her appointment was "against" the rules.

Drug controversy has not dented Shah Rukh Khan's popularity as brand: Experts

Drug controversy has not dented Shah Rukh Khan's popularity as brand: Experts

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shahrukh Khan is one of India's most loved "human brands", and while the drug controversy may have paused his endorsement engagements, it has not dented the superstar's popularity among corporate, as per industry experts. Right after the controversy around his son's arrest in an alleged drug case broke out, many companies halted ads featuring King Khan. Many of them are now back on screens.