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SC collegium disregards IB flags for 2 lawyers, names them as Bombay HC judges

SC collegium disregards IB flags for 2 lawyers, names them as Bombay HC judges

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud has recommended the names of three advocates for appointment as judges of the Bombay high court.

How Shiv Sena rebels spent their week at Guwahati hotel

How Shiv Sena rebels spent their week at Guwahati hotel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

While they have been watching every bit of development on television and through their contacts in the state of Maharashtra, those who have watched them closely say that the rebel Sena MLAs have maintained a reasonable calm so far.

Tendulkar aids treatment of 100 underprivileged kids

Tendulkar aids treatment of 100 underprivileged kids

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has financially assisted the treatment of 100 underprivileged children suffering from critical ailments across six states, the charity foundation with which the former captain is associated said.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Karnataka, TN join Maharashtra in semis

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Karnataka, TN join Maharashtra in semis

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Pacer Shardul Thakur had match figures of eight for 113 as Mumbai beat Delhi by 204 runs to enter the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy.

Uddhav strips 9 rebel ministers of portfolios, reassigns to others

Uddhav strips 9 rebel ministers of portfolios, reassigns to others

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has handed over portfolios of nine rebel ministers, who are currently camping in Guwahati, to other ministers.

'Nobody expected Mizoram police to attack'

'Nobody expected Mizoram police to attack'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

'I thought that the days of firing between two police forces (belonging to states of the Union of India) were over.'

NCP, Congress 'stand firmly with' Uddhav, to continue to support MVA

NCP, Congress 'stand firmly with' Uddhav, to continue to support MVA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

MVA allies Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress on Thursday asserted that they will continue to support Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, whose party Shiv Sena is facing a rebellion in its legislative ranks, threatening the stability of his government.

Shinde-led rebel MLAs name their group 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb'

Shinde-led rebel MLAs name their group 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The decision comes at a time when Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is holding the executive meeting of Shiv Sena.

India's active Covid tally declines; logs 14,092 new cases, 12 die

India's active Covid tally declines; logs 14,092 new cases, 12 die

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,27,037 with 41 fatalities which includes 12 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Maharashtra, TN account for 50% of active COVID-19 cases: Govt

Maharashtra, TN account for 50% of active COVID-19 cases: Govt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The health ministry said that 86 per cent of the total active cases were recorded in 10 states of the country.

Manipur Shiv Sena chief with 'ghar wapsi' plea turned away from rebels' hotel

Manipur Shiv Sena chief with 'ghar wapsi' plea turned away from rebels' hotel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Security arrangements were on Monday tightened in the luxury hotel near Guwahati where rebel Maharashtra MLAs led by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde are camping as advocates, senior police and government officials were seen entering there.

After a decline in Covid-hit 2020, economic offences increase 19% in 2021

After a decline in Covid-hit 2020, economic offences increase 19% in 2021

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

After a dip in 2020, the number of economic offences rose 19.4 per cent to 174,013 cases in 2021, according to the Crime in India report by the National Crime Records Bureau. The data shows that there was a marginal dip in the pendency of cases in 2021 at 96.6 per cent compared with 96.8 per cent in 2020, but this was still three percentage points higher than 93.6 per cent recorded in 2019. Economic offences include all offences of criminal breach of trust, counterfeiting, forgery, cheating, and fraud.

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The dialogues and language used in this movie are indecent. In Tulasidas' Ramayana, Lord Ram was portrayed as 'Maryada Purushottam' and decent language was used. In Adipurush, dialogues of characters are of very low level'

India reports 67 Covid deaths in 24 hrs, active cases above 1.5 lakh

India reports 67 Covid deaths in 24 hrs, active cases above 1.5 lakh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4,38,68,476 on Saturday with 21,411 fresh cases, while the number of active cases increased to 1,50,100, according to Union health ministry data.

Explore India's Thanda Funda With 7 Delights

Explore India's Thanda Funda With 7 Delights

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All about India's favorite summer beverage/dessert indulgences.

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Overall, the record of the second term reveals a contradiction between the image and the reality. The image, especially on media and social media, is one of the man at the height of his power, and unstoppable. The reality on governance is someone who has found it difficult to get things implemented and unsure of what to do next, points out Aakar Patel.

I have been judged by people who hardly know me: Shaw

I have been judged by people who hardly know me: Shaw

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Prithvi Shaw smashed a brilliant 379 off 383 balls against Assam -- the second highest individual score in the history of Ranji Trophy.

Prez poll: 'Mr Ballot Box' reach Delhi by special flights

Prez poll: 'Mr Ballot Box' reach Delhi by special flights

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'Mr Ballot Box' occupied the front row seat in the aircraft escorted under the watchful gaze of the Assistant Returning Officers of their respective states.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India logged 8,586 new coronavirus infections taking total tally of cases to 4,43,57,546 while the active cases have declined to 96,506, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The total number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,30,63,651.

Faced humiliation for 2.5 years: Sena rebel writes to Uddhav

Faced humiliation for 2.5 years: Sena rebel writes to Uddhav

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The letter was posted by Shinde on his Twitter handle, claiming these were the sentiments of the Sena MLAs.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, as per official sources, began at 3:30 am and involved as many as 300 NIA officials from across its various offices.

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,36,38,844.

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,25,343 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Sunday.

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Nagaland's scorecard resembled a telephone number, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 7, 10, 0 and 0 not out as they crashed for 25 against Uttarakhand.

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,26,396 with 24 new fatalities.

India logs 19,673 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 4.96%

India logs 19,673 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 4.96%

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the viral disease surged to 4,33,49,778.

Uddhav was ready to align with BJP but..: Rebel Sena leader

Uddhav was ready to align with BJP but..: Rebel Sena leader

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

After a revolt in the Shiv Sena, party president Uddhav Thackeray was ready to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra if the dissidents dumped rebel leader Eknath Shinde, a proposal that was unacceptable to rebel MLAs and the national saffron outfit, legislator Deepak Kesarkar claimed on Friday.

Most poll-bound states kept testing low till elections

Most poll-bound states kept testing low till elections

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Three of the four major states delayed testing despite worsening indicators. Only Tamil Nadu quickened the pace after the first signs of deterioration.

India reports fresh 20,528 Covid cases, 49 deaths

India reports fresh 20,528 Covid cases, 49 deaths

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

An increase of 2,689 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Eknath Shinde dials Raj Thackeray to discuss Maha political turmoil

Eknath Shinde dials Raj Thackeray to discuss Maha political turmoil

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

As the political turmoil in Maharashtra continues to unfold, rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shide spoke to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray about the recent political situation in the state, confirmed MNS leader on Monday.

Crisis forgotten as Maha govt issues orders worth crores over 4 days

Crisis forgotten as Maha govt issues orders worth crores over 4 days

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Even as the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation is currently facing a survival crisis due to a rebellion by Sena minister Eknath Shinde, the departments -- mostly controlled by ruling allies Nationalist Congress Party and Congress -- have issued government orders for the release of funds for various development-related works worth thousands of crores in the last four days.

India reports over 20,000 Covid cases after 145 days

India reports over 20,000 Covid cases after 145 days

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,557 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India reports 20,279 new Covid cases, 36 deaths

India reports 20,279 new Covid cases, 36 deaths

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

With 20,279 new coronavirus infections being reported, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,38,88,755, while the active cases increased to 1,52,200, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

Assam crisis deepens as rebel leader Himanta Biswa quits

Assam crisis deepens as rebel leader Himanta Biswa quits

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Worsening the crisis in Assam, State Education and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma quit on Monday demanding the immediate ouster of Tarun Gogoi as chief minister.

War Over Amul's Plans For South India

War Over Amul's Plans For South India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'As long as Amul was coming in with products it was not a problem because it was something value added and with a shelf life.' 'When it gets into the local market by procuring locally, it cuts into the market-share of local cooperatives.'

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.

Maharashtra CM says no probe; PK film shows to continue

Maharashtra CM says no probe; PK film shows to continue

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

'Shows of PK will continue all over Maharashtra and we will provide necessary protection to ensure smooth screening of the film,' Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said.