News for 'North Block'

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

North Korea's official KCNA news agency issued a brief report early on Wednesday, saying the qualifier ended in a 0-0 draw after a series of "attacks and counterattacks".

Coal-gate probe: CBI director meets Narayanasamy

Coal-gate probe: CBI director meets Narayanasamy

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Amid a controversy over the probe into coal block allocation, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Friday discussed various matters related to the functioning of the central investigating agency with Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy.

It's Broom, Broom Kejriwal

It's Broom, Broom Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were doing on Tuesday...

Bengal chief secy retires, to act as chief advisor to CM: Mamata

Bengal chief secy retires, to act as chief advisor to CM: Mamata

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Centre has asked him to join North Block on Tuesday but it cannot force an officer to join it without the permission of the state administration, Banerjee told a press conference.

Uttam's Take: Who are the 'traitors'?

Uttam's Take: Who are the 'traitors'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Union Minister Anurag Thakur's incendiary slogan.

CISF replaces Delhi Police for Parliament security after breach

CISF replaces Delhi Police for Parliament security after breach

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Both the new and the old Parliament complex and their allied buildings will be brought under a comprehensive security cover of the CISF which will also have the existing elements of Parliament Security Service (PSS), the Delhi Police and the Parliament Duty Group (PDG) of the CRPF, the sources said.

Despite road blocks, there's no shortage of potato, onion in Delhi

Despite road blocks, there's no shortage of potato, onion in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

During this time of the year, potatoes and vegetables come from Punjab and Haryana.

Govt doesn't see emblem atop new Parl as different from the original one

Govt doesn't see emblem atop new Parl as different from the original one

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Opposition leaders and activists have accused the government of distorting the national emblem by replacing the 'graceful and regally confident' Ashokan lions with those having menacing and aggressive posture, and sought immediate change.

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Gogamedi, the chief of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was shot dead in Jaipur on Tuesday by unidentified bike-borne criminals.

Heritage buildings won't be demolished under Central vista: Govt

Heritage buildings won't be demolished under Central vista: Govt

Rediff.com31 May 2021

While the main building of the National Archives will remain intact, its annexe will be demolished and a new building will be constructed, officials said.

Ministry slaps notices on Odisha coal blocks

Ministry slaps notices on Odisha coal blocks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

JSPL, Tata Power, Monnet Power, Jindal Photo in the dock.

BPCL led consortium finds more oil in Brazil

BPCL led consortium finds more oil in Brazil

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

A consortium of Bharat PetroResources, Videocon Industries and the US-based Anadarko Petroleum Corp have discovered additional oil in their block in the Campos basin, off the Brazilian coast.

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Given the pressure from India Inc and the banking fraternity, it is surmised that the portfolio rejig will take place before April.

Reliance Industries sells Peru oil block stake

Reliance Industries sells Peru oil block stake

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Reliance Industries has divested its 30 per cent stake in an oil and gas block in Peru to Australia's Woodside Petroleum and Pluspetrol of Argentina to trim its overseas properties.

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

Rediff.com5 May 2024

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'Assam Rifles is an excellent time tested force'

'Assam Rifles is an excellent time tested force'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

'It has been doing yeoman service for the people of the North East.'

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Government offices located in New Delhi's central area, including North Block and South Block, will be closed from 2 pm on Thursday till 9:30 am on Friday in connection with the 'Run for Unity' to be flagged off by Prime Minster Narendra Modi.

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Ex-secretary gets bail in coal block allotment case

Ex-secretary gets bail in coal block allotment case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Former coal secretary H C Gupta and six others were on Tuesday granted bail by a special court New Delhi in connection with a case related to alleged irregularities in the allocation of a Chhattisgarh-based coal block to SKS Ispat and Power Ltd. All the seven accused persons were granted the bail on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh and one surety of a like amount.

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages of history, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

From witnessing the dawn of Independence to playing host to annual Republic Day celebrations for over seven decades, the historic Rajpath in India's power capital has seen the colonial rule and basked in the glory of a free, democratic nation.

ONGC exits Trinidad and Tobago gas block

ONGC exits Trinidad and Tobago gas block

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

ONGC-Mittal Energy Ltd -- joint venture of ONGC Videsh Ltd and Mittal Investment Sarl -- had in 2007 won the offshore block North Coast Marine Area-2 (NCMA-2), that is estimated to hold in-place reserves of two trillion cubic feet, beating Britain's Centrica Plc.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

Rediff.com12 May 2024

According to insiders, their lack of enthusiasm is showing on the ground. There is nothing to suggest that their enthusiasm will return in the final four phases of polling, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

ONGC bags 5 coal bed methane blocks

ONGC bags 5 coal bed methane blocks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has won five of the nine coal bed methane blocks on offer, while Reliance Industries Ltd has clinched three.

OVL in talks with Iran for oil block

OVL in talks with Iran for oil block

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of India's largest oil producer, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is holding talks with the Iranian government for exploring an oil block in the northern part of the country. Chinese company Sinopec is also believed to be in the race for the block. This could not be independently confirmed. The block is near the Caspian Sea.

BRICS Expansion: Boost For China

BRICS Expansion: Boost For China

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

This could become tricky territory for India, given its basically adversarial relationship with China, its moves to block imports and investment from that country, and to deny market access for Chinese technologies, observes T N Ninan.

'Nothing shocks me about Indian relationships'

'Nothing shocks me about Indian relationships'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'Nobody really talks about the middle of relationships or the mundane parts... (When the end comes) we think, "Wow, this is the worst time of my life. This is horrible. It's never been worse". But actually, I feel the endings are what makes us who we are.'

Flood situation grim in north Orissa

Flood situation grim in north Orissa

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Officials said there was also a threat of more rains in the state.

Italy becomes first EU country to ban ChatGPT, to probe privacy breach

Italy becomes first EU country to ban ChatGPT, to probe privacy breach

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

With this, Italy becomes the first European country to block the advanced Artificial Intelligence software, which is capable of emulating and elaborate human conversations among other actions.

Court blocks latest version of Trump's travel ban

Court blocks latest version of Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The judge said the travel ban -- third version of the policy -- 'plainly discriminates on the basis of nationality'.

Pranab moots Indo-Pak trade block

Pranab moots Indo-Pak trade block

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Asserting that India and Pakistan can unite through a common market, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday invited Islamabad to work jointly for developing a trade and economic block, "which could even be a matter of envy for blocks like Europe

'Block weapons sale to Pakistan'

'Block weapons sale to Pakistan'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

If the sales go through, they said in e-mails sent to the Senators, the sophisticated weapons might find their way into the hands of Taliban, Iraqi insurgents, Iranians and North Koreans.

Govt slaps show-cause notices on 27 more coal block allottees

Govt slaps show-cause notices on 27 more coal block allottees

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The decision was taken by the ministry this week, a top Coal Ministry official said, while refusing to reveal the names of the companies.

Violence in Bengal over rape and murder of teenager

Violence in Bengal over rape and murder of teenager

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The 17-year-old girl, whose body was found in a canal in Kaliaganj police station area on Friday, knew the man, Superintendent of Police (SP) Md Sana Akhtar said, identifying him as the prime accused.

2012: Another annus horribilis, like the one before

2012: Another annus horribilis, like the one before

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

A year ago, India's GDP was expected to grow at 8.2 per cent. Instead it is growing at 5.3 per cent.

Bizarre! Mortar shell carried by floodwaters explodes, boy killed

Bizarre! Mortar shell carried by floodwaters explodes, boy killed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

At least two persons were killed and four others injured in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district as a mortar shell, reportedly carried by the floodwaters of Teesta river, exploded, police said on Friday.

Rail Bhavan agitation: Court grants bail to Kejriwal, 4 others

Rail Bhavan agitation: Court grants bail to Kejriwal, 4 others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and four others were on Friday granted bail by a Delhi court in connection with a case relating to Aam Aadmi Party's agitation near North block in New Delhi in January this year.