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22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

LS passes bill allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar

LS passes bill allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The amended bill also provides for a stiff Rs 1 crore penalty and a jail term for private entities for storing Aadhaar data.

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'How does relief in the form of citizenship to a persecuted Hindu in Bangladesh put the citizenship of an Indian Muslim in danger?', asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The government is unwilling or unable to provide the kind of relief that Vodafone India is asking for.'

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

India and China on Tuesday agreed to "jointly deal with security threats" and take measures to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism during their first dialogue on counter-terrorism and security in Beijing, amid Indo-Pak tensions following the Uri terror attack.

People have rejected dynastic rule: BJP

People have rejected dynastic rule: BJP

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Buoyed by the party's strong showing in the general elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said the people of the country have rejected 'dynastic' rule while rewarding hard work.

Making a 'mad comedy' called Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Making a 'mad comedy' called Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Satish Kaushik, who co-wrote Shah's cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as well as acted in it, looks back at the experience of being a part of it.

BHEL plans JVs in nuclear, loco sectors

BHEL plans JVs in nuclear, loco sectors

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Power equipment supplier Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd plans five joint ventures in the nuclear sector and locomotive manufacturing. The company has decided to invest Rs 1,000 crore in a castings and forgings joint venture, Chairman and Managing Director K Ravi Kumar said.

Sports Shorts: Former Chelsea player Robben retires

Sports Shorts: Former Chelsea player Robben retires

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India stormed back in some style, after being surprised in the first game in Chennai, to thrash England in the next three and score an emphatic 3-1 triumph in the just-concluded Test series. A look at how the Indian players fared in the England series.

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The intensity of the impact increased as many cars parked along the wall inside the society too fell on the shanties, officials said.

Congress, RJD want 'Karnataka model' in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Congress, RJD want 'Karnataka model' in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Congress and RJD are single largest parties in Goa and Bihar respectively.

Naga Accord: Why Modi must be careful

Naga Accord: Why Modi must be careful

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'If the NSCN-IM is cold shoulderd, the chances are that it will slip back into insurgency,' caution Sandeep Pandey, Meera Sanghamitra and Babloo Loitongbam.

Road will be bumpy for investors in 2019

Road will be bumpy for investors in 2019

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

'The first half of 2019 could be volatile.' 'In the second half, volatility inducing events should be largely behind us.'

Datacom Solutions has big plans

Datacom Solutions has big plans

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Consumer durables major Videocon Industries' subsidiary Datacom Solutions, which has received telecom licences to begin pan-India operations, is planning to commence network rollout starting August 15 and services by year-end, becoming one of the first newcomers to launch operations.

Should Kohli bat at No. 4 in World Cup?

Should Kohli bat at No. 4 in World Cup?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Recently, India coach Ravi Shastri had indicated that Virat Kohli could bat at No. 4 in the World Cup

Etisalat out of Tata Teleservices stake talks

Etisalat out of Tata Teleservices stake talks

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Etisalat, which is mulling an Indian foray, has since started discussions with several telecom companies including the Videocon Group's Datacom Solutions and Essar-controlled Loop Telecom for equity. Ravi Sharma, CEO of Datacom confirmed that Etilasat was one of the companies to which the company was talking but declined to offer details. Loop Telecom declined to comment.

Former captain Edulji takes on Engineer for 'snide remarks'

Former captain Edulji takes on Engineer for 'snide remarks'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Former India captain and Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji took on Farokh Engineer for his 'snide remarks' made earlier this year targetting her and the COA.

'Everyday was a nightmare on the sets of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'

'Everyday was a nightmare on the sets of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

'Nobody laughed during the shooting. There were fights, swearing and what not. Tempers were high but the unit and the actors stayed on, and finally, the film was made. But it was like riding a wild horse!' Kundan Shah's last interview.

Will Yogi's citadel re-elect BJP?

Will Yogi's citadel re-elect BJP?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Ravi Kishan, the BJP's candidate, is an outsider. The BSP-SP candidate is from the powerful Nishad community. Yogi faces a tough task in ensuring that the Gorakhpur seat, which he represented from 1998 to 2017, stays with the BJP.

No opening of Kartarpur corridor if there are no talks: Pak

No opening of Kartarpur corridor if there are no talks: Pak

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan is located across the river Ravi, about four kilometres from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur district.

What should India do with Dhoni?

What should India do with Dhoni?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The biggest challenge before Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri ahead of the semi-final will be how best to utilise Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

AAP files police complaint against V K Singh over dog remark

AAP files police complaint against V K Singh over dog remark

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Ashutosh alleged that Singh's remarks amounted to a violation of the SC/ST Act.

Kamal to team up with Rajni's daughter?

Kamal to team up with Rajni's daughter?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Recent reports indicate that Kamal Haasan's film, Marmayogi, might fall into the hands of the Ocher Studios-Warner Brothers combine. Kamal is said to have returned the advance amount to Pyramid Saimira and has reportedly initiated talks with Soundarya and Warner Brothers to associate himself with them.

PM, ministers resign; all eyes on govt formation

PM, ministers resign; all eyes on govt formation

Rediff.com24 May 2019

BJP sources indicated that swearing-in ceremony could take place on May 30.

Did Bangalore voters let down BJP?

Did Bangalore voters let down BJP?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'Voters did not turn up in large numbers in Bangalore.' 'If more voters of Bangalore had come to vote, we would definitely have reached the magic figure.'

Sushil Modi to continue as Bihar Dy CM

Sushil Modi to continue as Bihar Dy CM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

"It has been decided that there shall be no change in the leadership and Sushil Kumar Modi, Deputy Chief Minister will continue as leader of the legislature party," party spokesperson Ravi Shanker Prasad told PTI shortly after Modi won the 'head count' of legislators. BJP leadership had decided to go for a 'secret ballot' to assess the view of legislators as a way out to address the demand by some of them that Modi should be removed from the two posts.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

Ex-CEOs join hands to set up novel firm

Ex-CEOs join hands to set up novel firm

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Four former Indian CEOs - three of them with telecom companies and one from soft drinks major Coca-Cola - have come together to start an angel partner firm, the Phi Group. Interestingly, the group has roped in two former bosses of global telecom companies for its international foray.

10 books to look forward to in 2018

10 books to look forward to in 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

There are several books that Aakar Patel wishes were being written but aren't. Fortunately, there's plenty coming up this year that he's eagerly awaiting.

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Rediff.com24 May 2019

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam quotient this poll season. Some we will see as future MPs, the others just have to get back to business. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular faces, who fought Election 2019 and here's the verdict on them.

Why Anglo-Indians feel let down by Modi

Why Anglo-Indians feel let down by Modi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'We fear worse things to happen. We feel this is just a teaser.' 'I wonder whether later, the Christian community will be targeted.'

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Shyamoli Sanghi is India's newest teen popstar.

Why Kamal Nath is the best man for MP

Why Kamal Nath is the best man for MP

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Kamal Nath will need to watch his back because given the slender majority, there is no doubt that the BJP will try to topple his government.

Civic polls: BJP tastes defeat in CM Fadnavis' home turf

Civic polls: BJP tastes defeat in CM Fadnavis' home turf

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A year after storming to power in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to have suffered a considerable erosion of support base in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' home turf Vidarbha, losing to Congress-Nationalist Congress Party in the municipal council polls in the region.

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'It is a sad day when social activists, environmental campaigners, anti-corruption workers are singled out as anti-nationals and then criminalised.'

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The Opposition, which had been demanding that the bill be referred to a 'joint select committee', staged a walkout when its demand was rejected by the government.

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On the first working day after the unprecedented presser on Friday, tt was business back to normal on Monday

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Performance is considered a major reason why Ravi Shankar Prasad might have had to leave telecom.

India's Olympic-bound athletes welcome Tokyo Games deferment

India's Olympic-bound athletes welcome Tokyo Games deferment

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'Jaan hai to jahaan hai' 'It's a good decision because everyone is disturbed. Athletes' health is paramount'