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Will it be Ajit Pawar's wife vs Supriya Sule in Baramati?

Will it be Ajit Pawar's wife vs Supriya Sule in Baramati?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

The campaign vehicle carried a banner with photographs of Sunetra Pawar and Ajit Pawar with the symbol of the Nationalist Congress Party.

Govt probes Team Anna member Sisodia's NGO on fund source

Govt probes Team Anna member Sisodia's NGO on fund source

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Authorities have conducted "inspection" at the premises of an NGO of erstwhile Team Anna member Manish Sisodia to check documents related to foreign donations received by it, drawing flak from his associates who described it as a "witch hunt".

Jharkhand: 4-yr-old boy abducted, sold at Rs 2.95 lakh, rescued

Jharkhand: 4-yr-old boy abducted, sold at Rs 2.95 lakh, rescued

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The couple allegedly wanted a child to carry on the family dynasty.

Does your NGO need volunteers?

Does your NGO need volunteers?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Is your NGO looking for volunteers this summer? Post your requirement here!

SC asks Teesta, husband to cooperate with Gujarat police

SC asks Teesta, husband to cooperate with Gujarat police

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand to cooperate with the Gujarat Police in connection with a case filed against them over alleged misappropriation of funds.

Pak NGO suspends operations after killing of its workers

Pak NGO suspends operations after killing of its workers

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

A Pakistani NGO on Wednesday suspended its operations for three days after seven workers, including six women, were shot dead in the restive northwest.

SC sets final hearing for pleas against Bihar caste survey on Apr 16

SC sets final hearing for pleas against Bihar caste survey on Apr 16

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Justice Khanna said all the intervention applications filed on the issue will also be taken on April 16 when the final hearing will take place.

Aditya L1 to reach destination on Jan 6, collect data on Sun for 5 yrs: ISRO

Aditya L1 to reach destination on Jan 6, collect data on Sun for 5 yrs: ISRO

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Once Aditya L1 reaches its destination, it will help measure various events happening on the Sun for the next five years.

US to take up Compassion International NGO issue with India

US to take up Compassion International NGO issue with India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The NGO is said to be shutting down its India operations after allegations that the charity was engaging in religious conversion.

Electoral bonds: TMC 2nd largest beneficiary; Future Gaming DMK's top donor

Electoral bonds: TMC 2nd largest beneficiary; Future Gaming DMK's top donor

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Future Gaming of lottery king Santiago Martin was the biggest purchaser of electoral bonds at Rs 1,368 crore, of which nearly 37 percent went to the DMK.

Have you seen India's Pandora? NGO asks Cameron

Have you seen India's Pandora? NGO asks Cameron

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Survival International, a London-based NGO, has appealed to the director of the Hollywood blockbuster Avatar, James Cameron, to lend his support in fighting against London-listed mining and metals major Vedanta Resources from setting up its aluminium plant in Orissa.

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Four persons arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament have been charged under the anti-terror law UAPA besides sections of the Indian Penal Code, police sources said on Thursday as security agencies were on the hunt to nab the alleged mastermind.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

Constitution bench to hear electoral bonds matter from Oct 31

Constitution bench to hear electoral bonds matter from Oct 31

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to commence hearing from October 31 a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the electoral bond scheme for political funding of parties.

India is second worst terror-hit country: NGO

India is second worst terror-hit country: NGO

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

India is the second most worst terrorism-hit country - behind only war-ravaged Iraq - facing eight terror attacks in 2008 alone and losing over 3,500 lives in the last few years. Quoting a recent United States report, city-based NGO "Bombay First", said India follows Iraq in the number of lives lost in various terror attacks last year.

EC defers counting of votes in Mizoram to Monday

EC defers counting of votes in Mizoram to Monday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The counting of votes in Mizoram will take place on December 4, a day after it was originally scheduled, the Election Commission said on Friday.

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was elected deputy chief minister of Rajasthan along with Prem Chand Bairwa, is a member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and a two-time MLA.

India abstains from voting on UN resolution on American NGO

India abstains from voting on UN resolution on American NGO

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

India was among the 11 countries that abstained from voting on the resolution in the UN Economic and Social Council.

Zakir Naik's NGO outlawed by government for 5 years

Zakir Naik's NGO outlawed by government for 5 years

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The Cabinet approved a proposal to declare Islamic Research Foundation as an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for five years, a home ministry official said.

NGO files complaint against Scarlett's mother

NGO files complaint against Scarlett's mother

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

A Goa-based non-governmental organisation has filed a complaint against Fiona Mackeown, mother of deceased British girl Scarlett Eden Keeling, with a local court in Panaji, for neglecting her daughter.Scarlett's bruised semi nude body was found floating at Anjuna beach on February 18 following which the state police have charge sheeted two locals for allegedly drugging, raping and murdering the British teenager.The NGO has demanded that Fiona be made primary accused.

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking army protection for Kukis

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking army protection for Kukis

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused urgent hearing on a plea seeking Army protection for minority Kuki tribals amid ethnic violence in Manipur.

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A cultural preference for sons in India may be expressed as 'son preference' or 'daughter aversion', arising from patrilocality, patrilineality, the cost of dowry, and old-age support from sons.

NGO challenges Mumbai sea link fees

NGO challenges Mumbai sea link fees

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

A non-governmental organisation (NGO) has moved the Bombay High Court challenging the charges levied by the authorities for using the Bandra-Worli sea link being inaugurated by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday.

Electoral bonds: SBI gets SC notice for not disclosing bond numbers

Electoral bonds: SBI gets SC notice for not disclosing bond numbers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which was hearing an application filed by the Election Commission (EC) seeking a modification of the operative portion of its March 11 order in the electoral bonds case, directed its registrar (judicial) to ensure that the data filed earlier by the poll panel before it in a sealed cover be scanned and digitised.

A year after POCSO case, Chitradurga seer out on bail

A year after POCSO case, Chitradurga seer out on bail

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Shivamurthy Sharana, the pontiff of the Chitradurga Murugharajendra Bruhan Math who has been in custody since September last year facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, was released from the jail on Thursday.

Delhi NGO needs volunteers for fundraising

Delhi NGO needs volunteers for fundraising

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Vidya Integrated Development for Youth & Adults is looking for volunteers to assist in the NGO's fundraising activities.

Will SC's Constitution bench bat for transparency in electoral bonds scheme?

Will SC's Constitution bench bat for transparency in electoral bonds scheme?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to commence a crucial hearing from Tuesday on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the electoral bonds scheme for funding political parties.

Think-tank funded by Gates, World Bank loses FCRA status

Think-tank funded by Gates, World Bank loses FCRA status

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The Union home ministry has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) for alleged violation of laws, a move the public think-tank termed "incomprehensible and disproportionate" and vowed to seek legal recourse against.

Centre rules out NGO in NSCN-IM talks

Centre rules out NGO in NSCN-IM talks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

During the talks, the two sides discussed political issues and agreed to hold another round of discussions in the last week of this month.

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Chief Minister Zoramthanga, deputy CM Tawnluia, ministers, and MLAs of the state cutting across party lines took part in the massive protest rally in Aizawl.

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

As we celebrate women achievers who are excelling in their careers, here are incredible tales of hard work and perseverance to inspire you this week.

SC dismisses PIL against Arun Goel's appointment as EC

SC dismisses PIL against Arun Goel's appointment as EC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The bench refused to entertain the plea filed by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms and dismissed it.

Pune: NGO to begin edu course on counter-terrorism

Pune: NGO to begin edu course on counter-terrorism

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The Mumbai terror attack changed the way India thought. Not only did the attitude of the Indian security agencies change, but it even prompted an NGO to start a full fledged course on counter-terrorism so that every person knows how to handle a terror struck situation.

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.'

Digvijay quizzes Kejriwal on funds, postings, NGO links

Digvijay quizzes Kejriwal on funds, postings, NGO links

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Stepping up his attack against Arvind Kejriwal, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh posed a number of questions to him on Saturday, raising doubts about off-shore funding of his NGO and asking why he never raised the issue of corruption in states ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

200 child labourers rescued since Jan, raids underway, Delhi govt tells HC

200 child labourers rescued since Jan, raids underway, Delhi govt tells HC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Datta granted four weeks to the Delhi government counsel to file a further status report in the matter and listed it for hearing on May 4.

Indian NGO selected for first US innovation award

Indian NGO selected for first US innovation award

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Chintan, an Indian NGO has been chosen for America's first Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls.

Bihar caste survey: SC refuses to stay HC order, defers hearing till Aug 14

Bihar caste survey: SC refuses to stay HC order, defers hearing till Aug 14

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The bench noted even the high court has said in its judgement that 80 per cent of the work related to the survey has been completed.

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.

VVS Laxman to officially launch his NGO on May 5

VVS Laxman to officially launch his NGO on May 5

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

"The whole idea of this launch and fund-raiser on May 5 is to build a corpus and to support more (children)," he said.