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Cong moves NHRC over police 'atrocities' on anti-CAA protesters in UP

Cong moves NHRC over police 'atrocities' on anti-CAA protesters in UP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

After the meeting, Rahul Gandhi alleged the UP government has 'gone to war against its own people' and urged the NHRC to act decisively to protect the 'Constitutional rights of our citizens'.

Philips in search of its mojo

Philips in search of its mojo

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The last one year has been hectic for Dutch major Philips.

TMC stage walkout from LS over misuse of CBI

TMC stage walkout from LS over misuse of CBI

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Trinamool Congress on Tuesday protested in Lok Sabha against alleged misuse of Central Bureau of Investigation in the Saradha scam by wearing black bands on their mouth and staged a walkout.

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

The council also cut GST rates on affordable housing to 1 per cent from the current 8 per cent.

Why the food security bill will not help the poor

Why the food security bill will not help the poor

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

'Food security' will, unfortunately, become a giant boondoggle.

Mamata's makeover plans for Bengal transport

Mamata's makeover plans for Bengal transport

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

To put in place an effective and economically vibrant transport system by this September, the West Bengal government is contemplating voluntary retirement scheme to shed out willing and physically unfit employees.

BSF to acquire six MI-17 choppers

BSF to acquire six MI-17 choppers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

'The first of the six helicopters will be delivered by September 16 and will be inducted into J&K and Northeast,' BSF Additional Director General A K Mitra said.

PIX: Rani Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor celebrate Durga Puja

PIX: Rani Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor celebrate Durga Puja

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Finally, Rani makes an appearance!

FIR registered after video of youths beating CRPF jawans in J-K goes viral

FIR registered after video of youths beating CRPF jawans in J-K goes viral

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Sources said the police have identified the youths who attacked the CRPF personnel and action against them is expected soon.

Court reserves order on Zee editors' bail plea for Mon

Court reserves order on Zee editors' bail plea for Mon

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order for Monday on bail pleas of two Zee group editors, arrested for their alleged roles in the case of Rs 100 crore extortion bid from Congress MP Naveen Jindal's firm.

Zee boss's protection from arrest extended till Dec 20

Zee boss's protection from arrest extended till Dec 20

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A Delhi court on Friday extended till December 20 the interim protection from arrest granted to Zee Group Chairman Subhash Chandra and his son in the case of alleged Rs 100 crore extortion bid from Congress MP Naveen Jindal's firm by two editors of the news channel.

Bigg Boss 13: Salman Khan Ka Vaar

Bigg Boss 13: Salman Khan Ka Vaar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

With no eviction this time and just three weeks to the finale, it's pretty clear that Week 2 will have more drama, more fights and more controversies.

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

PK Banerjee was captain of the Indian team that last played the Olympics in Rome 1960. He retired as a player in 1967 after being laid low by recurring injuries. But then went on accumulate a staggering 54 trophies as a coach.

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Ramping up e-commerce operations and going beyond its current strongholds are key challenges for the grocery chain in its battle with Mukesh Ambani's retail behemoth.

HC allows RSS to hold Sankranti event in Kolkata

HC allows RSS to hold Sankranti event in Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The permission is subject to some restrictions including a cap of 4,000 on the number of attendees.

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Three guys stood out at the swearing-in ceremony of Deve Gowda's son, says Sudhir Bisht.

Battle for 5 states: Biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Battle for 5 states: Biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Rediff.com19 May 2016

As counting is on in the five states - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal -- here's a look at where the heavyweights stand.

Trinamool blames CPI-M for South 24 Parganas violence

Trinamool blames CPI-M for South 24 Parganas violence

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday blamed the Communist Party of India-Marxist for the violence at Bamunghata in South 24 Parganas district with a party minister saying that the Marxist party would not have existed had not the TMC given a call for change.

Mamata skips CMs' meet, voices dissent on NCTC

Mamata skips CMs' meet, voices dissent on NCTC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who chose to skip the chief ministers' conference on internal security in New Delhi, on Monday voiced her dissent over the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre and asked the Centre to play an "effective coordinating role" to counter Naxalism.

Zee editors get bail in Jindal extortion case

Zee editors get bail in Jindal extortion case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

After spending 20 days in jail, two Zee group editors were granted bail on Monday by a Delhi court in the case of alleged Rs 100 crore extortion bid from Congress MP Naveen Jindal's firm.

In West Bengal, culture pips welfare in fund allocation

In West Bengal, culture pips welfare in fund allocation

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Outlay for cultural activities increased, for social welfare schemes slashed

How the GST deal was clinched

How the GST deal was clinched

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Top Congress sources said they would not hold up the Bill.

The COVID crisis in rural Bihar

The COVID crisis in rural Bihar

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The government's focus is on urban areas, so rural areas are neglected and the COVID situation in Bihar's villages -- neither the positive cases nor the deaths -- are reported, notes M I Khan.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

Bengal debt: Pranab's assurance fails to enthuse Mamata

Bengal debt: Pranab's assurance fails to enthuse Mamata

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

In Kolkata, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee let her annoyance be known.

Package for Bengal NOT quid pro quo for Prez poll: Cong

Package for Bengal NOT quid pro quo for Prez poll: Cong

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Hours after West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra met Pranab Mukherjee to seek a special financial package for the state, the Congress on Monday indicated that the crisis-ridden state could be helped but dismissed suggestions on any quid pro quo for the Presidential polls.

AIFF yet to approve Man United-Juventus match

AIFF yet to approve Man United-Juventus match

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The All India Football Federation on Tuesday said it was not consulted for the proposed marquee match between the world's most popular club Manchester United and Serie A champions Juventus.

How India saved $30 bn

How India saved $30 bn

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

India imports 1.2 billion barrels of oil, and oil prices are falling, falling...

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Thomas Isaac has been in and out of the national news in his role as Kerala's finance minister since 2018 for various path-breaking tax initiatives. But it is 2020 that he has become more prominent, principally in the GST council.

Trinamool suspends Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh

Trinamool suspends Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Dissident Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh, whose name has cropped up in the Saradha chit fund scam and who was served a show-cause notice for speaking against party chief Mamata Banerjee, was suspended from the party on Saturday, while two other MPs who had also hit out at the leadeship were spared.

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganesha's from Mumbai to Kansas

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganesha's from Mumbai to Kansas

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Send us your Ganesha photos and we'll showcase them here

11 stunning photos by readers of their beloved Bappa

11 stunning photos by readers of their beloved Bappa

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Somnath Bharti's wife refuses mediation, to pursue case against him

Somnath Bharti's wife refuses mediation, to pursue case against him

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The estranged wife of former Delhi law minister Somnath Bharti on Monday told the Supreme Court that she was not ready to undergo mediation to settle the domestic violence and attempt to murder case lodged by her against the Aam Aadmi Party leader.

SC notice to Centre, states on 55,000 missing children

SC notice to Centre, states on 55,000 missing children

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Centre and all the state governments on a PIL seeking its direction to them for tracing 55,000 missing children in the country.

Bengal govt to honour Tendulkar

Bengal govt to honour Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The West Bengal sports department will felicitate milestone man Sachin Tendulkar in a befitting manner ahead of Mumbai Indian's IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on May 12.

Review: Aarakshaka is worth a watch

Review: Aarakshaka is worth a watch

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

A psychological thriller the film makes you think.

'Aarakshaka is different from my earlier films'

'Aarakshaka is different from my earlier films'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Director P Vasu talks about his new Kannada film Aarakshaka.

TMC has no chance of winning: Buddhadeb

TMC has no chance of winning: Buddhadeb

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

The Trinamool Congress has no chance of winning the forthcoming assembly elections in West Bengal, said Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee at a press conference in Kolkata on Wednesday.

BCCI committees for 2011-12

BCCI committees for 2011-12

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Following are the various committees and sub-committees of the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the year 2011-12, selected at its 82nd AGM, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Opposition disrupts RS over Chidambaram controversy

Opposition disrupts RS over Chidambaram controversy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday briefly disrupted proceedings in Rajya Sabha over Home Minister P Chidambaram allegedly helping a local hotelier and on a move to ban Bhagwad Gita in Russia.