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Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

After 24 months of slowdown beginning in January 2018 before the pandemic and then 18 months of collapse since January 2020, we have become the world's worst performing economy, observes Aakar Patel.

Two formal bids emerge for Tata Steel UK

Two formal bids emerge for Tata Steel UK

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The UK government has promised to put in place measures worth hundreds of millions of pounds to support any rescue deal for the Indian group's UK business.

Relief to NDTV, SC quashes I-T notice

Relief to NDTV, SC quashes I-T notice

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The I-T department had issued re-assessment notice in March 2015 to the media group after noting that Rs 642 crore has allegedly not been computed for the tax assessment purposes of NDTV for financial year 2007-2008.

Right to privacy can't be absolute: SC on Aadhaar

Right to privacy can't be absolute: SC on Aadhaar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The state may have some power to put reasonable restriction, says the apex court.

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Guarding the borders in extreme weather conditions is not easy and most people don't realize it is a very tough job.'

No jail for Chidambaram for now, CBI custody extended by 1 day

No jail for Chidambaram for now, CBI custody extended by 1 day

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

CBI had lodged an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance granted to INX Media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as union finance minister.

Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Supreme Court's decision to take up the case on Friday without granting him any interim relief, put to rest all the strategies being worked upon.

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The officials said the freed Taliban leaders include Sheikh Abdur Rahim and Mawlawi Abdur Rashid, who had served as the insurgent group's governors of Kunar and Nimroz provinces respectively during the Taliban administration before it was deposed by the US-led forces in 2001.

What was Durex thinking?!

What was Durex thinking?!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Durex took liberties and posted: 'Congrats Deepika and Ranveer for officially putting a ring on it', along with the caption, 'We have got you covered'. Any high-profile event these days, says Veer Arjun Singh, is also a fast-action marketing exercise for brands.

HC orders removal of anti-CAA protesters' posters in UP

HC orders removal of anti-CAA protesters' posters in UP

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

In its order, the court observed that the action of the authorities was a violation of Article 21 of the Constitution under which no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

ED raids ex-Maha HM Deshmukh's premises; NCP cries foul

ED raids ex-Maha HM Deshmukh's premises; NCP cries foul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The ED case came about after the CBI first carried out a preliminary enquiry followed by filing a regular case on the orders of the Bombay high court that asked it to look into the allegations of bribery made against Deshmukh by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh.

Rohingyas not to be deported to Myanmar without due process: SC

Rohingyas not to be deported to Myanmar without due process: SC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it is true that rights guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution are available to all the persons who may or may not be citizens but the right not to be deported, is "ancillary or concomitant" to the right to reside or settle in any part of India.

'How many lives will be lost?': HC orders probe into Mumbai building crash

'How many lives will be lost?': HC orders probe into Mumbai building crash

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Bombay high Court on Friday initiated a judicial inquiry into the building collapse incident in Malwani area of Mumbai on Wednesday, which claimed 12 lives.

India slips to 42nd place on EIU Democracy Index; US at 21st

India slips to 42nd place on EIU Democracy Index; US at 21st

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

India has moved down from 32nd place last year and remains classified among 'flawed democracies'.

'Emergency was the darkest phase of India,' says Jaitley

'Emergency was the darkest phase of India,' says Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

According to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who spent 19 months in prison during the 1975 Emergency imposed by the then prime minister Indira Gandhi, it is not possible for anybody to convert a democratic India into a "dictatorship" in this day and age.

US may be banning TikTok, says Trump

US may be banning TikTok, says Trump

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

India has banned as many as 106 Chinese apps, including TikTok, a move welcomed by both the Trump administration and the US lawmakers.

Sports Shorts: Hamilton could join Ferrari!

Sports Shorts: Hamilton could join Ferrari!

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

'Political executive doesn't want independent judiciary'

'Political executive doesn't want independent judiciary'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'If the political executive doesn't want an independent judiciary, it will be impossible for the judiciary to maintain its independence.'

SC backs juvenile panel saying no minors detained in J-K

SC backs juvenile panel saying no minors detained in J-K

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The Supreme Court of India on Friday said it was satisfied with the report of the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir high court which said that no minors were detained in jails in the erstwhile state post the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370. The apex court, after perusing the committee's report, said that four high court judges visited all the jails in J&K and they have clearly stated that no minors have been illegally detained there.

Editor arrested in Kashmir on 27-yr-old warrant, gets bail

Editor arrested in Kashmir on 27-yr-old warrant, gets bail

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Editor of a local Urdu daily has been arrested in Srinagar in a nearly three-decade-old terror-related case.

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists including Rajdeep Sardesai in connection with first information reports lodged against them for their alleged 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally on the Republic Day.

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"Considering the facts and circumstances, I am of the view that police custody is justified," the judge said.

EPL: Luiz likely to replace injured Terry for Liverpool clash

EPL: Luiz likely to replace injured Terry for Liverpool clash

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Chelsea long-serving captain John Terry has been ruled out for around 10 days with strained ligaments in his foot and will miss Friday's Premier League clash with Liverpool, the London club said on Tuesday.

'Culprits arrested in racist attacks case'

'Culprits arrested in racist attacks case'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The Australian police have carried out several arrests in connection with attacks and the same has been publicized in the Australian media, a latest email from the consul general of India in Melbourne said.

F1: Hamilton still the man to beat in 2017

F1: Hamilton still the man to beat in 2017

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Ferrari were the fastest in pre-season testing, raising suspicions that their new SF70H car has closed the chasm between Mercedes and the rest.

Hull's Phelan named EPL manager of the month

Hull's Phelan named EPL manager of the month

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

HullCity manager Mike Phelan has been named the Premier League manager of the month for August after guiding the promoted club to an impressive start in England's top flight.

How long will you detain Mehbooba Mufti: SC asks J-K

How long will you detain Mehbooba Mufti: SC asks J-K

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The bench also asked Mehta how long the Centre proposes to extend the detention. The Supreme Court noted, detention cannot be for forever and "some via media" may be explored for this.

BJP members disrupted Parl panel meet on Pegasus: Tharoor

BJP members disrupted Parl panel meet on Pegasus: Tharoor

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Tharoor put the blame for the logjam in Parliament on BJP and accused the saffron party of reducing the "temple of democracy to a rubber stamp for its agenda or worse, a notice board to announce its unilateral decisions".

What made Pankaj Tripathi Cry

What made Pankaj Tripathi Cry

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Never had I imagined even in my wildest dreams that this 18-year-journey through 80 films would bring me so much love, respect and appreciation.' 'I never thought I would become such a charchit abhineta (popular actor).'

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday ordered that the report of a high-level committee on the role of erring police officials in the 1994 espionage case relating to Indian Space Research Organisation scientist Nambi Narayanan be given to the Central Bureau of Investigation and directed the agency to conduct further investigation on the issue.

Singapore in the driving seat as it negotiates new F1 deal

Singapore in the driving seat as it negotiates new F1 deal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Formula One faces a risk: with Malaysia pulling out of a new deal, they could altogether lose their presence in Southeast Asia, one of the world's fastest-growing regions.

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Painting opponents as the enemy of the State, using fake news, making wild allegations about rival parties, curtailing civil liberties and challenging the Constitution itself are worrying developments.'

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Nation Live editor Anshul Kaushik was arrested on Monday and remanded in 14-day judicial custody.

Pak's new defence policy: Military CAN shoot down drones

Pak's new defence policy: Military CAN shoot down drones

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

The Pakistani military will shoot down any United States drone that intrudes the country's airspace under a new defence policy in which troops have been given greater liberty to respond to incursions by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and allied forces in Afghanistan, according to a media report.

Meet Tara, Karan Johar's new Student Of The Year

Meet Tara, Karan Johar's new Student Of The Year

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Get ready to watch this gorgeous debutante on the big screen.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina in Asia badminton quarter-finals

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina in Asia badminton quarter-finals

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

SC privacy verdict blow to 'fascist forces': Congress

SC privacy verdict blow to 'fascist forces': Congress

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Verdict one of the most important since advent of Constitution, says Chidambaram.

Bollywood's Eros merges with Hollywood's STX Entertainment

Bollywood's Eros merges with Hollywood's STX Entertainment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The newly-formed entity which will list on the NYSE as Eros STX Entertainment Corp, will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange, with headquarters in both Mumbai, India, and Burbank, California, and has also got $125 million in fresh funding. The merger will not change the structure of Eros's Indian arm which is also listed on Indian stock exchanges.

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to entertain pleas seeking time-bound probe, including by an apex court-appointed commission, into the tractor rally violence in the national capital on the Republic Day saying the government is already inquiring the matter and the Prime Minister has stated that law will take its own course.