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Cong's special committee to meet amid war of words between leaders

Cong's special committee to meet amid war of words between leaders

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

According to information received from sources, there will be a meeting at 5 pm through video conferencing but its agenda is not clear.

HC seeks govt's reply to FB, WhatsApp pleas against IT Rules

HC seeks govt's reply to FB, WhatsApp pleas against IT Rules

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Centre to reply to pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp challenging the new IT rules for social media intermediaries requiring the messaging app to "trace" chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of information.

OTT's Top 10 ACTION THRILLERS

OTT's Top 10 ACTION THRILLERS

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Best Action Thrillers.

24 years since forming TMC, Mamata only grew stronger

24 years since forming TMC, Mamata only grew stronger

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'The more you challenge her, the more powerful she gets'

How india Inc biggies are going green

How india Inc biggies are going green

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

India's traditional companies are now moving full scale into the renewable and alternative energy space that had been dominated by smaller players over the past decade. Companies such as government-owned NTPC and the Adani and the Tata groups restructured their businesses well in time to become major players in the green space. At the same time, other conventional companies, such as Larsen & Toubro and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), which have a presence both in the energy sector as well as myriad other activities - construction, technology and retailing - are tying up with new-age companies to hitch a ride to a greener path.

'Why Is There No Accountability In The Congress'

'Why Is There No Accountability In The Congress'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'Fixing accountability in the Congress must be addressed on a war footing.' 'It is impossible for Sonia Gandhi to know each and every party worker, so she has to rely on advisors.' 'If they guide or misguide, the blame should go to them.'

BJP welcomes Dinesh Trivedi, TMC calls him ungrateful

BJP welcomes Dinesh Trivedi, TMC calls him ungrateful

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Trivedi's resignation came amidst the exodus from Mamata Banerjee's party ahead of the West Bengal assembly poll.

Justice Mudgal elected head of FIFA Governance Committee

Justice Mudgal elected head of FIFA Governance Committee

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Justice Mukul Mudgal was on Thursday elected as head of FIFA's governance committee at the world football governing body's 67th Congress in Bahrain's capital city of Manama.

SIT did no probe, ensured nobody was prosecuted in 2002 riots: Zakia to SC

SIT did no probe, ensured nobody was prosecuted in 2002 riots: Zakia to SC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The special investigation team had not conducted any probe on the alleged larger conspiracy in the 2002 Gujarat riots and there was an effort to 'protect' and ensure that people from the Bajrang Dal, police, bureaucracy and others are not prosecuted, Zakia Jafri told the Supreme Court on Thursday.

PIX: Surveen, Adah, Konkona walk the red carpet

PIX: Surveen, Adah, Konkona walk the red carpet

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The second edition of the Critics Choice Shorts and Series Awards honoured short films and Web series, and was held on a grand scale at the Taj Hotel in Santa Cruz, north west Mumbai.

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Counsels for AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam accused Christian Michel and fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi were also the potential targets of Israeli spyware Pegasus.

Most TMC turncoats who switched to BJP taste defeat

Most TMC turncoats who switched to BJP taste defeat

Rediff.com3 May 2021

However, a few defectors, who joined the BJP, got the better of their TMC rivals, including Suvendu Adhikari who emerged as a proverbial giant slayer, by defeating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee albeit by a narrow margin.

Few OTT platforms show pornographic content, screening needed: SC

Few OTT platforms show pornographic content, screening needed: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'A balance has to be struck as some OTT platforms are also showing pornographic materials on their platforms'

No material to show larger conspiracy in 2002 Guj riots, SIT tells SC

No material to show larger conspiracy in 2002 Guj riots, SIT tells SC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

There was no material to substantiate claims of any larger conspiracy in the 2002 Gujarat riots and the idea behind alleging that the violence was state-sponsored is to keep the 'pot boiling' which showed 'sinister signs,' the special investigation team told the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

SC stays criminal proceedings against former Wipro chairman Azim Premji

SC stays criminal proceedings against former Wipro chairman Azim Premji

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed criminal proceedings against former chairman of Wipro, Azim Premji, and his wife on their plea seeking quashing of the summons issued by a Bengaluru trial court on a "frivolous"and "mischievous" complaint filed by an NGO alleging breach of trust and corruption in merger of three firms with a Premji group firm. A bench of Justices Sanjya Kishan Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy also issued notice to an NGO, Indian Awake for Transparency and others and sought their response. Senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi, A M Singhvi appearing for Premji and others said that the complaint was "mischievous" in nature.

Can sense public anger against Mamata govt: Shah in Bengal

Can sense public anger against Mamata govt: Shah in Bengal

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

"The death knell of Mamata Banerjee's regime has rung. We will form the next government in Bengal with a two-third majority," he added.

BJP candidate thrashed during WB bypolls

BJP candidate thrashed during WB bypolls

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and party's candidate for Karimpur assembly bypoll Jay Prakash Majumdar was on Monday allegedly beaten up by Trinamool Congress activists at Phipulkhola area of Nadia district when he was entering a polling booth.

Will Rahul take charge of Congress?

Will Rahul take charge of Congress?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'I told Rahul: "You have to become president. Taalne se nahin hoga (you can't avoid the responsibility any longer)".' 'Rahul said: "I will think about it".'

Malegaon blast: Purohit moves HC seeking quashing of case

Malegaon blast: Purohit moves HC seeking quashing of case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Purohit was doing his job as a military intelligence officer and was "framed" in the case, his lawyer and former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi told the high court on Friday.

Rahul visits riot-hit areas, says hate won't benefit 'Bharat Mata'

Rahul visits riot-hit areas, says hate won't benefit 'Bharat Mata'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Speaking with reporters, Gandhi said, "This (school) is India's future. Hate and violence has destroyed it. Nobody has benefited from this. Violence and hate are enemies of development."

Babul Supriyo joins TMC weeks after 'quitting politics'

Babul Supriyo joins TMC weeks after 'quitting politics'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

"I am very excited about joining the TMC. I will work for the development of Bengal," he said.

Not about post, but country: Sibal's cryptic tweet

Not about post, but country: Sibal's cryptic tweet

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

A day after a stormy Congress Working Committee meeting, Sibal made the remarks in a cryptic tweet.

Sonia to resign? Cong set for stormy CWC meet

Sonia to resign? Cong set for stormy CWC meet

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The meeting of Congress's highest decision-making body is expected to be at a very 'high voltage' as Sonia's resignation will not be accepted by the CWC members.

Rajib Banerjee, other ex-TMC leaders join BJP

Rajib Banerjee, other ex-TMC leaders join BJP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The ruling TMC in West Bengal was rocked by a fresh bout of desertions on Friday with Banerjee quitting the party and several other leaders rallying behind him.

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

While TMC leaders ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath for lifting an image purportedly from West Bengal, the BJP in the Mamata Banerjee-ruled state took potshots at crashing flyovers in the eastern state over the use of an image in a newspaper ad

Oppn unity at stake as Cong-TMC ties turn sour post poaching

Oppn unity at stake as Cong-TMC ties turn sour post poaching

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The Opposition unity to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to have run into rough weather as the Trinamool Congress and the Congress are at daggers drawn over the recent instances of 'poaching' by the Mamata Banerjee-led camp, with the grand old party finding itself in a tight spot.

After retirement, what's Yuvraj upto?

After retirement, what's Yuvraj upto?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Stepping into a new arena, the former all-rounder is attempting something 'exciting' for Hotstar Specials latest series 'The Office'.

Not losing weight? Avoid these 5 mistakes

Not losing weight? Avoid these 5 mistakes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Mukul Nagpaul explains why any diet you hate is guaranteed to fail, no matter how much weight you lose.

For Mamata, Bhabanipur bypoll is a dry run for LS elections

For Mamata, Bhabanipur bypoll is a dry run for LS elections

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Naturally, the West Bengal chief minister is not leaving anything to chance, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Shah to visit Bengal on Nov 5 to discuss 2021 poll strategy

Shah to visit Bengal on Nov 5 to discuss 2021 poll strategy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In a fillip to the West Bengal unit of the BJP ahead of the 2021 assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to the state from November 5 to take stock of the party's organisational matters, sources said.

Conduct local bodies' poll in 4 months: SC tells TN

Conduct local bodies' poll in 4 months: SC tells TN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday granted four more months to the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission's (TNSEC) for concluding the poll process for the urban local bodies' elections in the state.

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Bappi 'Bebaak' Lahiri, you will be deeply missed.

Rahul says would consider leaders' request to become party chief in 2022

Rahul says would consider leaders' request to become party chief in 2022

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Rahul Gandhi, in turn, thanked all the leaders for reposing faith in him and said he would apply his mind on their request of becoming the Congress president, the sources said.

Delhi HC raps DDCA for sacking three selectors

Delhi HC raps DDCA for sacking three selectors

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The Delhi High Court on Monday suspended the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA)'s decision to remove three selectors appointed by Justice Mukul Mudgal. The Delhi High Court also asked the DDCA to clear all dues within 48 hours to cricketers, who are presently active.

SC seeks response of MP govt on Chouhan's plea seeking floor test

SC seeks response of MP govt on Chouhan's plea seeking floor test

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Chouhan and nine other Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers, including leader of opposition in the state assembly, moved the Supreme Court on Monday just after Speaker N P Prajapati cited coronavirus concerns and adjourned the house till March 26 without taking the floor test, apparently defying Governor Lalji Tandon's directions.

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'We completed Rs 17 trillion worth of projects in the first term and currently Rs 9 trillion worth of contracts are under construction.'

Aryan Khan, 2 others get bail in drug case, not release from jail

Aryan Khan, 2 others get bail in drug case, not release from jail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A single bench of Justice N W Sambre also granted bail to his co-accused Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha.

Aryan is young boy with no antecedents: Rohatgi in HC

Aryan is young boy with no antecedents: Rohatgi in HC

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

"There is no evidence of consumption, no recovery of drugs and absolutely no evidence to show his participation in this so-called conspiracy and abetment as alleged by the NCB," Rohatgi said while arguing for Aryan Khan's bail.

Suvendu Adhikari quits TMC, to join BJP in Shah's presence

Suvendu Adhikari quits TMC, to join BJP in Shah's presence

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

According to the sources, he wrote to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee apprising her of his decision to resign from the party's primary membership.

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.