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GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

An audit conducted by professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal confirms fintech firm's dealings with fake or non-existent vendors.

NCB Delhi SIT reaches Mumbai to take over Aryan case

NCB Delhi SIT reaches Mumbai to take over Aryan case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) reached Mumbai on Saturday, a day after the agency transferred investigation in six cases, including the controversial cruise drugs case in which Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested, to it.

Last US troops to leave Afghanistan's Bagram airbase today

Last US troops to leave Afghanistan's Bagram airbase today

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

As the United States prepares to withdraw its troops from the conflict-torn country under President Joe Biden's order to end America's 'forever war', the full withdrawal of US troops from the country is expected very soon.

Elite athletes resume outdoor training in Patiala, Bengaluru

Elite athletes resume outdoor training in Patiala, Bengaluru

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Confined to their hostel rooms for more than two months due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown, elite Indian athletes such as javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and sprinter Hima Das started outdoor training at the Sports Authority of India centre in Patiala on Wednesday.

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla

ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-17 launched successfully from French Guiana

ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-17 launched successfully from French Guiana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

It also carries equipment for meteorological data relay and satellite based search and rescue services being provided by earlier INSAT satellites.

Delhi puts 3 IAS officers in charge of ensuring oxygen supply

Delhi puts 3 IAS officers in charge of ensuring oxygen supply

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

As Delhi hospitals faced a severe oxygen crisis for the third consecutive day, the DDMA roped in three senior bureaucrats on Thursday to ensure a smooth movement of tankers and facilitate oxygen supply to the needy establishments, and directed the police to provide the security logistics from the manufacturers' sites to various health facilities in the city.

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Press Council of India and News Broadcasters Association, the two regulatory bodies for print and television media respectively, will determine whether the news is fake or not.

Rajasthan CM stops auction of farmers' lands after uproar

Rajasthan CM stops auction of farmers' lands after uproar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Land attachment and auction is being undertaken by banks that are controlled by the RBI, Gehlot said, urging the Centre to waive farmers' loans.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The government is considering setting up air freight stations to enable direct movement of vaccines from pharmaceutical factories to the aircraft.

ITBP officer posted as head of eastern command along LAC

ITBP officer posted as head of eastern command along LAC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), which guards the Line of Actual Control with China, has posted its first officer to head the newly-created Guwahati-based eastern command that oversees deployment of border battalions in that region.

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The Centre and state governments have shied away from highlighting the ISI's attempts to displace Hindus and create corridors of sympathetic demography to further their designs especially along the communication arteries from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley.

'BJP's wish of being the only party not possible'

'BJP's wish of being the only party not possible'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'A one-party State is not possible in a diverse country like India.'

140 terrorists waiting at launch pads across LoC

140 terrorists waiting at launch pads across LoC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Contending that the ceasefire agreement was more important for Pakistan as it is desperately trying to come out of the "grey list" of the Financial Action Task Force, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the sincerity of Islamabad could have been gauged if they had dismantled the terror infrastructure.

NSCN-IM refuses peace talks under 'shadow of AFSPA'

NSCN-IM refuses peace talks under 'shadow of AFSPA'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah on Wednesday said no peace talks were possible 'under the shadow' of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and termed Union home minister Amit Shah's statement in Parliament on the botched counter-insurgency operation as 'irresponsible.'

Google introduces global kids safety programme in India

Google introduces global kids safety programme in India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Google on Wednesday launched its global 'Be Internet Awesome' programme for children in India in partnership with Indian comic book publisher Amar Chitra Katha to interweave critical internet safety lessons across eight Indian languages. The tech giant has also launched an enhanced Google Safety Centre in eight Indic languages as part of its efforts to step up safety of users on the internet. Google has significantly increased its resources dedicated to India's Trust Safety teams, including product policy analysts, security specialists, and user trust experts that support over 10 vernacular Indian languages, enabling its central teams to benefit from the local nuance and inputs.

SC quashes part of 97th Constitutional amendment on cooperatives

SC quashes part of 97th Constitutional amendment on cooperatives

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The 97th constitutional amendment, which dealt with issues related to effective management of co-operative societies in the country was passed by Parliament in December 2011 and had come into effect from February 15, 2012. The change in the Constitution has amended Article 19(1)(c) to give protection to the cooperatives and inserted Article 43 B and Part IX B, relating to them.

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

While its operating radius remains secret, a back-of-the-envelope calculation indicates it can easily strike targets 1,000 kilometres away and return to base.

After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

And it feels entirely different when compared to all its earlier avatars, observes Pavan Lall.

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi also rolled out the first of the 500 metro coaches manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers in flat 75 days at it Bengaluru facility.

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'This was Indian land the PLA advanced on and occupied.' 'The Chinese then 'negotiated' a pullback of their troops a small distance on Indian territory even as Indian jawans draw back further into India from the forward position.' 'An apparently satisfied Indian government says this is a great move for peace! How great is that for China!'

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Using drones and remote-sensing equipment, rescue teams intensified efforts on Wednesday to reach the 25-35 men trapped in a sludge-choked tunnel since the Uttarakhand glacier disaster three days ago and more than 170 remained missing, hopes of finding them alive fading with every passing hour.

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

For years it has been evident that fibre and DTH would give tough competition to cable in India where regulatory overload has mutilated an already warped industry structure. OTT added fuel to the fire. From Rs 27,000 crore in 2010, cable's share of subscription revenues is now estimated at Rs 13,000 crore.

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Two de-orbit manoeuvres of Vikram Lander, to bring it further down, have been planned to prepare for its landing in the south polar region of the moon.

'Even if authorised, missile firing makes no sense'

'Even if authorised, missile firing makes no sense'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

'This cannot be credibly explained away by referring to a "technical glitch".'

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'As long as we have such partners, Russia cannot be isolated.'

Centre clears mega purchase of weapons for armed forces

Centre clears mega purchase of weapons for armed forces

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The long-pending proposals were cleared at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the defence ministry's highest decision making body on procurement.

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Belgian Malinois' dogs have been extensively used by central security forces and police units in anti-Naxal operations and counter-terrorist tasks.

No Chinese attack behind Mumbai blackout: Power minister

No Chinese attack behind Mumbai blackout: Power minister

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Union Power Minister R K Singh says the Mumbai power outage of October 2020 was caused by 'human error'.

What PT Usha said in her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha

What PT Usha said in her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Legendary athlete P T Usha on Wednesday batted for bringing all competitions under National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and sought more focus on the field of sports medicine and science to help players recover from injuries.

'The women loved Elaben'

'The women loved Elaben'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'Who would think of making a bank of poor women? She had vision and boldness.'

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The Chinese navy's growing aggression in the Western Pacific is bringing together a range of allies.

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.

Female IPS officer to head terror-hit Srinagar sector for CRPF

Female IPS officer to head terror-hit Srinagar sector for CRPF

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

This is not the first time when she has been assigned such a tough task, earlier also, she had worked as IG, the Bihar sector in CRPF and has dealt with Naxals.

Ready to meet with Ukraine, IAEA in a third country: Putin to Macron

Ready to meet with Ukraine, IAEA in a third country: Putin to Macron

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Putin also told his French counterpart that Kyiv does not comply with the agreements reached with Moscow on the evacuation of civilians from combat areas, the Kremlin said.

Pregnant women can now take Covid vaccine

Pregnant women can now take Covid vaccine

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The decision empowers pregnant women to make an informed choice on taking the Covid vaccination, the ministry said, adding these women can now register on CoWIN or walk-in to the nearest Covid vaccination centre to get themselves inoculated.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Taking on Google, FB, Apple: CCI seeks more teeth to tackle Big Tech

Taking on Google, FB, Apple: CCI seeks more teeth to tackle Big Tech

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Ashok Kumar Gupta, chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has never minced words while talking about the giant technology companies, referring to them on multiple occasions as "centres for entrenched and unchecked dominance". The anti-trust regulator has, in fact, been cracking down on big technology companies such as Google, Apple, Facebook, and others, after they were hauled up by regulators and lawmakers in Europe and Australia. However, in several instances, existing regulations have prevented the CCI from going all out against these companies for anti-competitive activities.

6 flyers from 'at-risk' countries admitted to Delhi's LNJP Hospital

6 flyers from 'at-risk' countries admitted to Delhi's LNJP Hospital

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Six Covid-19 cases were reported on Wednesday after screening 3,476 passengers of 11 flights that arrived in India from "at-risk" countries and the samples have been sent for genomic sequencing, the Health Ministry said amid concerns over the 'Omicron' variant of coronavirus.