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100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'I am glad to announce that these cities are now going to become green smart cities.'

How India can win 50 Olympic medals in 2024

How India can win 50 Olympic medals in 2024

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The NITI Aayog has big plans for Indian sport.

MEA rubbishes Al Jazeera report on India training N Koreans on classified tech

MEA rubbishes Al Jazeera report on India training N Koreans on classified tech

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday discarded the article titled 'India's embarrassing North Korean connection' by Nilanjana Bhowmick in Al Jazeera, a Doha-based broadcaster, saying the insinuation regarding New Delhi's assistance to North Korea in United Nations proscribed activities is 'baseless and without any merit.'

The dangers of imposing Hindi on India

The dangers of imposing Hindi on India

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Some people make the majoritarian argument that a lot of Indians speak Hindi.' 'But where exactly? Is that not relevant?'

It's a conspiracy against me: Narsingh

It's a conspiracy against me: Narsingh

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

His Olympic dream in jeopardy after a failed dope test, wrestler Narsingh Yadav claimed innocence, saying that the scandal is a conspiracy against him.

Congress urges SC to recall Rafale verdict; bad losers, replies BJP

Congress urges SC to recall Rafale verdict; bad losers, replies BJP

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

The Congress, which was not a petitioner before the apex court, wants the Rafale deal to be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee to go into the price arrived at by the BJP government versus the one negotiated by the previous UPA regime, as also how billionaire Anil Ambani's group with virtually no experience in manufacture of fighter jets was selected as an offset partner for the deal.

Coal bill battle in RS, delay may affect power sector

Coal bill battle in RS, delay may affect power sector

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Any delay in passing the coal bill may cause a crisis in the coal sector which would also affect the power sector.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.

Gurgaon-based bartender wins ticket to Paris

Gurgaon-based bartender wins ticket to Paris

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Prashant Rawalia, 24, will now compete with 80 contestants from across the world to win the prestigious MONIN Cup 2016.

LS passes bill allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar

LS passes bill allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The amended bill also provides for a stiff Rs 1 crore penalty and a jail term for private entities for storing Aadhaar data.

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The ranges are bursting at the seams with young talent and Indian shooting's present state could be a harbinger of hope for a perfect future.

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Shiv Sena said that Dalit Prez candidate has been chosen for vote-bank politics.

Bill to scrap collegium system introduced in Lok Sabha

Bill to scrap collegium system introduced in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Keen to scrap the collegium system, government on Monday introduced a Constitution Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha to establish a six-member body for appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and the high courts.

Honouring Solar Mamas

Honouring Solar Mamas

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Bunker Roy, founder of the Barefoot College at Tilonia in Rajasthan, was awarded the Clinton Global Citizen Award at a ceremony in New York on September 25.

End of deadlock? Govt ready to accept Congress demand on GST bill

End of deadlock? Govt ready to accept Congress demand on GST bill

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The government said it was willing to advance the upcoming Parliament session.

JD-U comes out in support of Cong for Leader of Opposition post

JD-U comes out in support of Cong for Leader of Opposition post

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The Janata Dal-United on Friday announced its support to Congress for the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha even as the treasury side has kept suspense over the issue.

NDA, Opposition impasse over Insurance Bill continues

NDA, Opposition impasse over Insurance Bill continues

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The Congress has reasons to enjoy the BJP's discomfiture. After all, the Insurance Bill was introduced by the UPA government in 2008 but was constantly blocked by the BJP on some pretext or the other which was then in the Opposition.

Sports Shorts: Thapa in Asian C'ships quarters

Sports Shorts: Thapa in Asian C'ships quarters

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Yadav, Bhushan deliver stinging reply to AAP notice

Yadav, Bhushan deliver stinging reply to AAP notice

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Dissident Aam Aadmi Party leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan on Monday hit back at the party leadership, claiming that it indulged in "gross violation" of the constitution and accusing national disciplinary committee members Pankaj Gupta and Ashish Khetan of accepting donations from dubious companies and doing a 'paid news' story favouring a company.

GST Bill: Congress sets tough conditions for support in RS

GST Bill: Congress sets tough conditions for support in RS

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The government will find it difficult to pass the Bill without the Congress's help

'My biggest worry is electricity'

'My biggest worry is electricity'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'The worst affected is the electricity supply. A huge number of poles, some 6,000 to 8,000 poles have been damaged completely. That will take a lot of time for restoration.'

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017.

BCCI appoints Dravid to coach India A, U-19 teams

BCCI appoints Dravid to coach India A, U-19 teams

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The legendary batsman is likely to tour with India A team while he prepares to shape India's cricketing future

The CBI has become a monster

The CBI has become a monster

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'No one institution can cleanse it: Not the courts, government or activists.' 'And least of all the Indian Police Service,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Mines Bill passed, auction likely in June

Mines Bill passed, auction likely in June

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A bill to auction coal mines is also likely to be passed later.

Verdict on the RBI: Not guilty

Verdict on the RBI: Not guilty

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

'The critics are getting carried away.' 'The challenge for the RBI is not any erosion of autonomy caused by demonetisation.' 'It's the whole attempt to reduce the RBI's stature and role that has been under way,' says T T Ram Mohan.

Aadhaar: Private companies need to delete info

Aadhaar: Private companies need to delete info

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'The striking down of the use of Aadhaar by private companies implicitly calls for the deletion or erasure of all personal data vested in the servers of the private service providers.'

Tatas falls off top 5 in attractive brands list, down to 7

Tatas falls off top 5 in attractive brands list, down to 7

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

While study was done before the current boardroom battle began, the findings indicate Tata is no longer viewed as aspirational brand by working professionals.

The man who passed the order on Reliance 'fraud' case

The man who passed the order on Reliance 'fraud' case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Efficient use of data and a great sense of timing are two things that stand out in the Sebi whole-time member's order in the matter of Reliance Petroleum

RS nod to bill for new system of appointing judges

RS nod to bill for new system of appointing judges

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

A Constitutional Amendment Bill paving way for the creation of a Judicial Appointments Commission to replace the present collegium system to appoint judges to higher courts was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid high drama with the Bharatiya Janata Party walking out.

BJP scores big in Maharashtra municipal polls

BJP scores big in Maharashtra municipal polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

BJP made inroads into the Congress and NCP strongholds, winning 851 seats. Shiv Sena won 514, NCP 638, Congress 643, MNS 16, BSP 9, unrecognised parties 119, local coalitions 384, CPM 12 and Independents 324 seats.

SC restrains high courts from taking up pleas against NJAC Act

SC restrains high courts from taking up pleas against NJAC Act

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The SC on Wednesday restrained all high courts from entertaining any petition challenging validity of NJAC act meant to replace the two-decade-old collegium system.

Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is NDA's Prez nominee

Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is NDA's Prez nominee

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Shah said that the BJP hoped the Dalit nominee would be unanimously selected as the President.

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Rohingyas settled in Jammu tells how they are facing a battle for survival

Collegium may continue work, gives more time for feedback: SC

Collegium may continue work, gives more time for feedback: SC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday said there was no bar on the collegium to go ahead with its work to appoint judges for the higher judiciary, which is plagued with large-scale vacancies.

2008 Malegaon blasts case: SC judge recuses from hearing plea

2008 Malegaon blasts case: SC judge recuses from hearing plea

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A Supreme Court judge on Friday recused from hearing a plea against removal of Special Public Prosecutor by NIA in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, saying that he had represented certain accused in the matter.

Why the govt should give greater autonomy to public banks

Why the govt should give greater autonomy to public banks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Control over PSU banks is what is allowing the government to drive this scheme.

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

GAAR will not override the recently revised double taxation avoidance agreements with Mauritius and Singapore.