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Satyendar Jain received Rs 7cr bribe? LG okays probe

Satyendar Jain received Rs 7cr bribe? LG okays probe

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The Delhi L-G V K Saxena has approved a recommendation for a probe under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Satyendar Jain in a graft case related to CCTV installation in the city.

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Asaduddin Owaisi, who was once the leader of a little-known outfit confined to the old city of Hyderabad, has emerged as a powerful voice of Muslims in the country in recent years.

Factory output slows marginally to 4.9% in March

Factory output slows marginally to 4.9% in March

Rediff.com10 May 2024

India's industrial production growth slowed marginally to 4.9 per cent month-on-month in March 2024, mainly due to poor show by the mining sector, according to official data released on Friday. The factory output growth, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), was 5.6 per cent in February 2024. However, it was 1.9 per cent in March 2023.

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Although the Supreme Court has mandated the Centre to conduct the polls by the end of September, a spate of terrorist attacks in J&K could cause delays.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Himachal cloudbursts: Rescuers, drones join search for 45 missing; 8 dead

Himachal cloudbursts: Rescuers, drones join search for 45 missing; 8 dead

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Rescue operations were underway on Friday to trace over 45 people missing following flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday.

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts, especially if General Hameed turns approver to save his skin, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The avoidable stresses and strains in ties helped in one way. It showed for the entire region how a matured India handled diplomatic relations, especially with a smaller and suspicious neighbour, with practised dignity and patience, unruffled by provocations in word, deed and action, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karnataka's expanded ministry has 9 SCs, 8 Lingayats, 5 Vokkaligas, 1 woman

Karnataka's expanded ministry has 9 SCs, 8 Lingayats, 5 Vokkaligas, 1 woman

Rediff.com27 May 2023

With this, the Cabinet will reach its full strength of 34.

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The rules for the CAA are likely to be issued before the MCC comes into effect, sources privy to the development said.

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The accident occurred at 3.45 AM near Barabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur, under the Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Railway (SER), they said.

60% power supply restored in J-K: LG

60% power supply restored in J-K: LG

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The UT has been facing a widespread power shutdown Since Sunday owing to a deadlock between the Power Development Department (PDD) employees and the administration over the latter's bid to privatise electricity in the region.

Stock markets rebound as GST revenues hit record in April

Stock markets rebound as GST revenues hit record in April

Rediff.com2 May 2024

From the Sensex basket, Power Grid, Asian Paints, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, NTPC, Sun Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services and JSW Steel were among the major gainers. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, Wipro, ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank were among the laggards.

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

This party wants to be voice of 'mard' in LS polls

This party wants to be voice of 'mard' in LS polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

MARD has lost deposits on all seats it has contested so far since it was formed in 2018 but its leaders say they are undeterred by elections losses.

Govt disallows mobile towers in core tiger habitats

Govt disallows mobile towers in core tiger habitats

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Centre has disallowed installation of mobile towers in core or critical tiger habitats in the country, according to new guidelines by the environment ministry.

It's All Electric At Bharat Mobility Expo

It's All Electric At Bharat Mobility Expo

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Glimpses from the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi.

Govt extends ban on J-K's Jamaat-e-Islami for 5 yrs

Govt extends ban on J-K's Jamaat-e-Islami for 5 yrs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Shah said stringent actions would be taken against any individual who jeopardises the nation's security.

'Should Have Bids For IDBI Before End Of FY'

'Should Have Bids For IDBI Before End Of FY'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'We are in a position to start due diligence and private data room access shortly.'

Modi brainstorms over 'Viksit Bharat 2047' in last meet with ministers

Modi brainstorms over 'Viksit Bharat 2047' in last meet with ministers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Sources said a 100-day agenda for immediate steps to be taken after a new government is formed in May was deliberated upon during the meeting for its quick implementation.

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Rediff.com8 May 2024

An initiative of Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed 'Adbhut India' (Amazing India). It aims to harness AI as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of all Indians. The event marked the rollout of several initiatives by people+ai that are focused on discovering, demonstrating, and disseminating population-scale AI use cases for India.

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The contracts for the procurement of the platforms and weapons systems were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and defence secretary Giridhar Aramane, under whose guidance these deals fructified, an official readout said.

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are not secessionists, we want to coexist with our countrymen but not on the terms that will strip us off our dignity and a right to peaceful existence.'

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Explore, engage, participate and excel in as many co-curricular activities and hackathons as possible to improve your self-confidence, communication skills and overall personality, advises rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa.

Power crisis: Lessons India can learn from China

Power crisis: Lessons India can learn from China

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

China on Tuesday announced a major policy change for its crisis-ridden power sector by allowing coal-fired power plants to charge their industrial and commercial customers market-driven prices. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China said the electricity generated by coal-fired plants would discover price in market trading "in an orderly manner" from October 15. This is being done to pass on the high costs of coal and is being held up as the boldest reform in the Chinese power sector.

Work Begins On The Full Budget

Work Begins On The Full Budget

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Thrust on infrastructure and capital expenditure is expected to continue in the Union Budget for FY25.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Stung by shift from finance ministry, Garg seeks VRS

Stung by shift from finance ministry, Garg seeks VRS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

It was not immediately clear when Garg submitted his voluntary retirement scheme application to the government. It was also not known if the government would accept the application. If he hadn't applied for VRS, he would have retired from government service at the end of October 2020 on attaining of 60 years of age. Garg did not answer phone calls seeking his comments.

As India pulls out, China moves into Maldives with free military aid

As India pulls out, China moves into Maldives with free military aid

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

China on Monday signed a defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral ties with Male, weeks after President Mohamed Muizzu set a deadline for the withdrawal of the first group of Indian military personnel from his island nation.

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

France tested Artificial Intelligence-driven video surveillance technology that will be deployed during the Olympic Games

Exports up 9% in May; trade deficit widens to 7-month high

Exports up 9% in May; trade deficit widens to 7-month high

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

India's merchandise exports rose by 9.1 per cent to $38.13 billion in May even as the trade deficit widened to a seven-month high of $23.78 billion during the month, according to government data. Healthy growth in sectors, such as engineering, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles and plastics helped register growth in exports despite global economic uncertainties.

PM-led panel to meet on Mar 14 to appoint two new ECs

PM-led panel to meet on Mar 14 to appoint two new ECs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Two vacancies of election commissioners came about following the resignation of Arun Goel on Friday and Anup Chandra Pandey's retirement on February 14.

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Islamic State of Iran and Syria has claimed responsibility for the massive attack on concert hall in the Russian capital, CNN reported.

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The trigger that led Japan and the Philippines to ink the deal was because of the deteriorating security situation in the South China Sea. China's coast guard increased the frequency and intensity of incursions into Philippine waters, provoking the Philippines to take countermeasures to deter China, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Day after Jamaat-e-Islami bar, govt bans 2 more J-K groups for 5 yrs

Day after Jamaat-e-Islami bar, govt bans 2 more J-K groups for 5 yrs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Union home ministry said the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir - Sumji faction, chaired by Ghulam Nabi Sumji, is known for its anti-India and pro-Pakistan propaganda and its members have been involved in supporting terrorist activities and providing logistical support to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

Cong's 'somersault' dig at Jaishankar over Katchatheevu row

Cong's 'somersault' dig at Jaishankar over Katchatheevu row

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Will Foreign Minister Mr. Jaishankar please refer to the RTI reply dated 27-1-2015...The Reply justified the circumstances under which India acknowledged that a small island belonged to Sri Lanka," Chidambaram said.

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'Not even a single rupee from the electoral bonds should be allowed to be used in the election.' 'If it is used in the election, it will taint India's electoral process itself.'

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

There is a view that heavyweight portfolios like home, finance, defence and external affairs besides education and culture, two ministries with strong ideological hues, will be kept by the BJP, while its allies can get anywhere between five to eight cabinet berths.

What's Modi Up To?

What's Modi Up To?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission, should the government of the day refrain from taking an active interest in policy making for the next five years and let that be the function of the new government?, asks A K Bhattacharya.