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5 reasons why India stand better chance to make World Group in Davis Cup

5 reasons why India stand better chance to make World Group in Davis Cup

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Zeeshan Ali said Indian players are expected to do well in the World Group Play-off tie

ICC agrees to consider allowing three nominees from BCCI

ICC agrees to consider allowing three nominees from BCCI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday was told that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to consider allowing three nominees from the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) to participate in its crucial meeting in Dubai on 2 February.

Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

This year, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been conferred Padma Vibhushan for his achievement in the field of public affairs.

At 38.2 million, unemployed would be largest in any year

At 38.2 million, unemployed would be largest in any year

Rediff.com10 May 2022

It would be larger than even in the pandemic year of 2020-2021, notes Mahesh Vyas.

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Imagine China pursuing its aims in Jammu and Kashmir by using Pakistani and now Afghan proxies.'

Nandita Das takes Manto to Cannes

Nandita Das takes Manto to Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Based on the life of prolific Indo-Pakistani author and playwright Saadat Hasan Manto, the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the title role.

Aishwarya, Rekha, Waheedaji... celebrate poetry

Aishwarya, Rekha, Waheedaji... celebrate poetry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Star gather to celebrate Kaifisaab's centenary.

This Festive Season Opt For DIGITAL Gold

This Festive Season Opt For DIGITAL Gold

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Investors with as little as Rs 1 can start investing in digital gold.'

Centre, states should work as team to combat Covid, rise above politics: PM

Centre, states should work as team to combat Covid, rise above politics: PM

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Speaking at the meeting called by the central government, Modi said India is in a better position than many other countries in terms of the ratio of the population hit by the disease but underlined the need to remain vigilant as he cited the resurgence of the infection in some countries like the UK, sources said.

How ISRO's new satellite will change India's Internet

How ISRO's new satellite will change India's Internet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

A truly 'made in India' satellite that will empower a digital India.

BSP issues whip to 6 Raj MLAs to vote against Cong

BSP issues whip to 6 Raj MLAs to vote against Cong

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

If the six MLAs voted against the party whip, they were liable for disqualification from the assembly.

Adultery not a crime, rules Supreme Court

Adultery not a crime, rules Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The apex court struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code dealing with the offence stating it was archaic and violative of right to equality.

Sexual harassment charge an attempt to jeopardise CJI's functioning: Gogoi

Sexual harassment charge an attempt to jeopardise CJI's functioning: Gogoi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The former CJI was criticised for being part of a special bench set up to hear a suo motu case titled 'In Re: Matter of Great Public Importance Touching upon the Independence of the Judiciary' on a Saturday on April 20, 2019.

SC declines to refer mosque integral to Islam issue to 5-judge bench

SC declines to refer mosque integral to Islam issue to 5-judge bench

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The issue had cropped up when a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was hearing the batch of appeals filed against the Allahabad high court's 2010 verdict by which the disputed land on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid area was divided in three parts.

CJI meets 4 senior-most SC judges again

CJI meets 4 senior-most SC judges again

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The meeting between the CJI and four judges -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- lasted for around 10-15 minutes before resumption of court proceedings at 10:30 am, court sources said.

Kanpur postman gets clean chit in embezzlement case after 29 years

Kanpur postman gets clean chit in embezzlement case after 29 years

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Pained at the pace of justice in our country, says Uma Kant Misra, who was acquitted in a case of embezzlement. Sharat Pradhan reports.

Oppn slams govt over Budget, says nothing for common man

Oppn slams govt over Budget, says nothing for common man

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Participating in the debate on the budget, leaders of parties like the Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Aam Aadmi Party and Left launched an all-out attack on the BJP government for allegedly selling off the country's assets and PSUs to big industrialists.

MF GURU: 'I want to make Rs 5 cr in 15 years'

MF GURU: 'I want to make Rs 5 cr in 15 years'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Kids unlikely to get disproportionately hit by 3rd wave: Study

Kids unlikely to get disproportionately hit by 3rd wave: Study

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The SARS-CoV-2 sero-positivity rate among children is high and comparable to the adult population and hence, it is unlikely that any future third wave of the prevailing COVID-19 variant would disproportionately affect children aged two years and above, according to the interim findings of an ongoing study conducted in the country.

PM to speak to CMs on Saturday, lockdown on agenda

PM to speak to CMs on Saturday, lockdown on agenda

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The video conference comes amidst indications that the central government may extend the lockdown across the country beyond April 14 after several states have favoured the extension to contain the fast-spreading virus.

'Husband is not the master of woman': What the judges said on adultery law

'Husband is not the master of woman': What the judges said on adultery law

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

On Thursday, the Constitution Bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, along with Justices Rohinton Nariman, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra declared as unconstitutional the penal provision on adultery, saying it was manifestly arbitrary and dents the individuality of women. Here are highlights from their judgments.

Government crackdown on misuse of antibiotics

Government crackdown on misuse of antibiotics

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Sale of antibiotics is under the scanner. Government to go tough on misuse of these drugs.

UP cop lashes out at Mayawati, govt calls him 'mentally ill'

UP cop lashes out at Mayawati, govt calls him 'mentally ill'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Caught in a cleft stick over the charges of rampant corruption leveled by a senior Indian Police Service officer, the Mayawati administration on Saturday ordered a high-level probe. DD Misra, deputy inspector general, state fire services pointed towards a scam worth crores of rupees in the fire department.

Rahul's nomination for Amethi LS seat declared valid

Rahul's nomination for Amethi LS seat declared valid

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

An Independent candidate and three others had on Saturday raised objections over the Congress president's nomination from Amethi.

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

But the Congress said its leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the event.

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister of state for home Ajay Mishra, was produced before a court here late on Saturday night, which sent him to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the October 3 Lakhimpur violence.

Don't question govt's intention: Law minister on next CJI's appointment

Don't question govt's intention: Law minister on next CJI's appointment

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Speculations surrounding Justice Gogoi's appointment as the next CJI emerged following the unprecedented press conference of 4 most-senior judges.

#InstaStories: Say hello to Anurag Kashyap's parents

#InstaStories: Say hello to Anurag Kashyap's parents

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

In #InstaStories, we show you a different side to Bollywood.

'Will discipline you in 2 mins': MoS Mishra's video enraged farmers

'Will discipline you in 2 mins': MoS Mishra's video enraged farmers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

A purported video of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra in which he is heard telling farmers that he would 'discipline' them in 'two minutes' appears to have angered them even before Sunday's violent clashes in Lakhimpur Kheri.

EC issues notice to BSP gen secy for violation of conduct code

EC issues notice to BSP gen secy for violation of conduct code

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The Election Commission on Thursday charged Bahujan Samaj Party general secretary Satish Misra of violating the election model code of conduct.

Parsi woman married outside community granted right to enter fire temple

Parsi woman married outside community granted right to enter fire temple

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Goolrukh Gupta was barred from entering the fire temple and towers of silence after she married a non-Parsi man.

Lockdown cannot be lifted in one go, PM tells parties

Lockdown cannot be lifted in one go, PM tells parties

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Likening the situation in the country to a "social emergency", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made it clear that the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19 cannot be lifted in one go on April 14, asserting that the priority of his government is to "save each and every life".

Indu Malhotra takes oath as SC judge

Indu Malhotra takes oath as SC judge

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Malhotra was administered the oath of office and secrecy in a ceremony held at court number 1 in the apex court.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

Bhambri, Sharan pull out of Davis Cup tie vs Serbia

Bhambri, Sharan pull out of Davis Cup tie vs Serbia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

India's top singles player Yuki Bhambri and Asian Games gold-medallist Divij Sharan have pulled out of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against Serbia due to injuries while Sumit Nagal has refused to join the team as a stand-by.

2 more judges sworn in, SC strength goes up to 28

2 more judges sworn in, SC strength goes up to 28

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Justices Dipak Misra and Jasti Chelameswar were on Monday sworn in as Supreme Court judges, raising the strength of the Apex court to 28.

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Many of the stories, the pictures going out of India worldwide lately with these provocative processions, taunting of Muslims, bulldozers targeting mostly their properties, the sweeping 'othering' of a community of 200 million are painting the front pages and TV screens in the democratic world. That is where most of the friends we covet lie. Soon enough, these will also make our vital friends among the Muslim nations, from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, uneasy. The best time for course correction is now, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Trai-ing times ahead for small TV channels

Trai-ing times ahead for small TV channels

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

In its consultation paper Trai addressed three key points including the bundling of channels under bouquets, rampant discounting within bouquets, and the lack of consumer choice.

Cops on poll duty get meal from 'Namo Foods'

Cops on poll duty get meal from 'Namo Foods'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Officials clarified that the food packets were procured from Namo Food Shop and not from any political party.