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Olympics: Djokovic cruises into semis, Medvedev loses

Olympics: Djokovic cruises into semis, Medvedev loses

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic eased into the last four with a commanding performance over Japan's Kei Nishikori but world number two Daniil Medvedev bowed out of the men's singles at the Tokyo Olympics.

13 killed in Bhiwandi building collapse; 20 rescued

13 killed in Bhiwandi building collapse; 20 rescued

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Two civic officials have been suspended in connection with the collapse and an offence has been registered against the building owner, an official said.

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

World championship trials would be held from March 7 to 9, followed by the Asiad trials from March 10 to 13.

Infosys gets whistleblower plaint against CEO

Infosys gets whistleblower plaint against CEO

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The whistleblower, claiming to be an employee working in the finance department, said he was submitting a 'whistleblower complaint' unanimously as the matter stated was 'volatile' and that he feared retaliation on disclosing the identity.

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'We need to confront such people else they will be encouraged to harass more women in the future,' notes HR guru Mayank Rautela.

Delhi puts 3 IAS officers in charge of ensuring oxygen supply

Delhi puts 3 IAS officers in charge of ensuring oxygen supply

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

As Delhi hospitals faced a severe oxygen crisis for the third consecutive day, the DDMA roped in three senior bureaucrats on Thursday to ensure a smooth movement of tankers and facilitate oxygen supply to the needy establishments, and directed the police to provide the security logistics from the manufacturers' sites to various health facilities in the city.

Tax woes? Your grievances to be resolved in 2 months

Tax woes? Your grievances to be resolved in 2 months

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A taxpayer, who feels unsatisfied by an order of a tax assessment officer or thinks it is irrational, can petition the committee which will be publicised in the media by the respective tax regions.

Gunathilaka's six-match ban reduced by half on appeal

Gunathilaka's six-match ban reduced by half on appeal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The remaining three matches will be part of a suspended sentence over a one-year period, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.

FAQs: How to combat sexual harassment at workplace

FAQs: How to combat sexual harassment at workplace

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Trial by the media can be avoided if the industry itself devises effective mechanisms to bring this to an end

'No girl should go through such torture'

'No girl should go through such torture'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

She was kidnapped by child traffickers when she was 14. Today, this 17 year old wants to become a lawyer so that she can help the survivors of such henious acts.

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The draft favoured up to 49 per cent foreign equity in inventory model in the case of 100 per cent made in India products sold through Indian management-controlled platforms with resident Indian founders/promoters.

Now, a probe in Sri Lankan women's cricket sex scandal

Now, a probe in Sri Lankan women's cricket sex scandal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage asked Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board to appoint an investigative committee, led by a retired female judge, to probe into allegations that officials in women's cricket administration demanded sexual bribes to give places in the national team.

Ground floor change may have led to fall: CM on Mumbai building collapse

Ground floor change may have led to fall: CM on Mumbai building collapse

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The chief minister said the nursing home on the ground floor of the building was being converted into some other facility for which permission from the BMC had been sought.

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Siddle broke the news to his team mates at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday after being released from the squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney.

Haryana govt orders probe into Murthal rapes during Jat stir

Haryana govt orders probe into Murthal rapes during Jat stir

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Haryana government on Friday set up a committee consisting of three women officers, including a deputy inspector general, for receiving any complaint of rape of women in Murthal near Sonepat during the Jat stir.

Congress suspends Kerala MLA arrested for rape

Congress suspends Kerala MLA arrested for rape

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Though the party defended him saying "the case and his arrest is politically motivated."

Problems don't seem to end for Pandya, Rahul

Problems don't seem to end for Pandya, Rahul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Pandya, Rahul, Karan Johar booked in Rajasthan over remarks on women

World Cup chiefs won't ban vuvuzelas

World Cup chiefs won't ban vuvuzelas

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Vuvuzela trumpets will not be banned from the World Cup, organisers say, despite complaints from teams over the cacophony and a run on earplugs as South Africans fret about their hearing.

Ambedkar statue gets saffron makeover, then painted blue

Ambedkar statue gets saffron makeover, then painted blue

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Ambedkar statue that was vandalised in Badaun's Dugraiyya village on April 8 was repainted saffron on April 9.

Varanasi flyover collapse: UP bridge corporation MD sacked

Varanasi flyover collapse: UP bridge corporation MD sacked

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Rajan Mittal, was removed from his post during the term of the Akhilesh Yadav government following complaints. But he was reinstated when the BJP government came to power last year.

Defamation case against Rahman, Anil Kapoor

Defamation case against Rahman, Anil Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

An office bearer of a slum dwellers' body has filed a defamation case against music director A R Rahman and actor Anil Kapoor alleging that the award winning film Slumdog Millionaire calls Indians dogs and slum dwellers slum dogs.

Arson in UP Cong chief's house: BSP MLA booked

Arson in UP Cong chief's house: BSP MLA booked

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

The names of Bahujan Samaj Party Member of Legislative Assembly Jitendra Singh and local party leader Imtizar Abdi have been added in the FIR filed in connection with the arson at the house of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi in Lucknow. The names of the two have been added on Friday night on the basis of a complaint by Joshi and Congress general secretary Subodh Srivastava, police sources said on Saturday.

Mamata says BJP more dangerous than Maoists

Mamata says BJP more dangerous than Maoists

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Claiming that the Trinamool Congress is not perturbed over desertions by some leaders, she said politics is a solemn ideology and philosophy and one cannot change these everyday like clothes.

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled.

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor gets up to 125 more years in prison for abuse

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor gets up to 125 more years in prison for abuse

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to an additional 40 to 125 years in prison on Monday for molesting young female gymnasts, capping weeks of horrifying testimony from nearly 200 victims about his decades of abuse.

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The statue, which is across the road from the Indian Embassy, was vandalised on the intervening night of June 2 and 3, prompting the Indian embassy to register a complaint with the local law enforcement agencies. The incident happened during the week of nationwide protests against the custodial killing of Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.

Goan youth faces arrest for anti-Modi Facebook comments

Goan youth faces arrest for anti-Modi Facebook comments

Rediff.com23 May 2014

A Goan youth who had allegedly posted comments against Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi on his Facebook account during the Lok Sabha election campaign, is likely to face arrest after a local court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in Panaji on Friday.

Priyanka Gandhi violated security protocols: CRPF

Priyanka Gandhi violated security protocols: CRPF

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The force, which provides her armed commandos under the 'Z+' category of security cover to her, said the Congress leader undertook "unscheduled" movement without intimation. Therefore, an advanced security liaison could not be conducted, it said in a statement.

MP polls: BJP moves EC against Cong's scam barb

MP polls: BJP moves EC against Cong's scam barb

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The Bhzaratiya Janata Party on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against opposition Congress, accusing it of levelling "baseless allegations" against it without evidence.

Veteran Congress leader R K Dhawan passes away

Veteran Congress leader R K Dhawan passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

During the Emergency years (1975-77), Dhawan was among Indira Gandhi's inner circle of leaders.

Congressman Tharoor walks Modi's path of Swachh Bharat

Congressman Tharoor walks Modi's path of Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Days after facing party action for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday led a cleanliness campaign at Vizhinjam near Thiruvananthapuram and said no political meaning should be read into it.

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Penalty must act as a deterrent. If it is too low, it could encourage the regulated entities to lap up penalty instead of complying with the norms, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

A round-up off all transpired on and off the football pitch

FIR against Sonia Gandhi over non-payment of dues in Kerala

FIR against Sonia Gandhi over non-payment of dues in Kerala

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Heather Constructions has alleged that it was given a contract for construction of Rajiv Gandhi's statue and is yet to receive dues amounting to Rs. 3.5 crore.

Former Chhattisgarh CM's son Amit Jogi arrested

Former Chhattisgarh CM's son Amit Jogi arrested

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The arrest was made following a police complaint lodged against him by Sameera Paikra, the BJP candidate from Marwahi constituency in the 2013 state assembly polls.

Govt sees no upper hand for Big Four

Govt sees no upper hand for Big Four

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

MCA writes to BCCI on difficulties in implementing Lodha reforms

MCA writes to BCCI on difficulties in implementing Lodha reforms

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Spelling out practical problems it has encountered in implementing the Justice Lodha committee's reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its affiliates in totality, Mumbai Cricket Association said it already has in place measures that, by and large, jell well with the reform process.

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The government will stand guarantor for loans to be disbursed to youth from the community.

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited the Eidgah in Mustafabad and interacted with locals besides taking stock of facilities being provided by the government at relief camps.