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Parliament adjourned sine die a day before schedule

Parliament adjourned sine die a day before schedule

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Thursday, a day ahead of the scheduled end of the Winter session, that saw a security breach in the lower house, suspension of over 140 MPs and the expulsion of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra.

FIH Pro League: India STUN Australia

FIH Pro League: India STUN Australia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Harmanpreet Singh got his mojo back as he scored a hat-trick to lead India to a rare 5-4 win over Australia

FIH Pro League: India bounce back with comfortable win

FIH Pro League: India bounce back with comfortable win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The Indian men's hockey team bounced back with a comfortable win over Argentina in the FIH Hockey Pro League.

HC pans Kejriwal for saying approver donated to BJP

HC pans Kejriwal for saying approver donated to BJP

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday rebuked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for 'casting aspersions' on the judicial process with his claim about an approver in the money laundering case against him making donations to the Bharatiya Janata Party through electoral bonds, saying the law relating to approvers was over 100 years old and not enacted to falsely implicate the Aam Aadmi Party leader.

Can BJP's Christian outreach secure its first LS win in Kerala?

Can BJP's Christian outreach secure its first LS win in Kerala?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

In a strategic move, the BJP has welcomed prominent Christian figures like Anil K Antony, son of Congress stalwart AK Antony, and seasoned Kerala politician PC George, into its fold.

HCL launches PC for Rs 9,990

HCL launches PC for Rs 9,990

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

HCL Infosystems Ltd, a leading IT company, on Monday announced the launch of 'HCL PC for India' at a price of Rs 9,990.\n\n

Low PC unit shipment for 2011 and 2012: Gartner

Low PC unit shipment for 2011 and 2012: Gartner

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

"These results reflect marked reductions in expected near-term unit growth based on expectations of weaker consumer mobile PC demand, in no small part because of the near-term weakness expected in China's mobile PC market, but also because of a general loss in consumer enthusiasm for mobile PCs," Gartner Research Director Ranjit Atwal said in a statement.

No MP govt nod to charge Munawar Faruqui for insulting Hindu deities

No MP govt nod to charge Munawar Faruqui for insulting Hindu deities

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The police are yet to submit a chargesheet against stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui in a 2021 case for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Hindu deities during a show in Indore as the investigation is still underway, an official said on Tuesday.

At a glance: What RBI's latest monetary policy says

At a glance: What RBI's latest monetary policy says

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The highlights of the RBI's fourth monetary policy review of fiscal year 2022-23 announced by Governor Shaktikanta Das.

Indian PC market grows 5.2% in Q2

Indian PC market grows 5.2% in Q2

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The India PC market performance in 2Q CY2009 has shown what may be termed as early signs of a revival.

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The two sections were not retained in the new bills as the government thought they will go against the judgments of the Supreme Court.

India's PC mart goes past 4.6 mn

India's PC mart goes past 4.6 mn

Rediff.com22 May 2006

The personal computer market grew 30 per cent to cross the 4.6 million units in 2005-06, according to IDC's India quarterly PC market tracker.

India unveils world's cheapest tablet PC at $35!

India unveils world's cheapest tablet PC at $35!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Tablet PC, named Aakash, will cost the government Rs 2,276.

JD-S knocks on guv door for CBI probe into rape case against Prajwal

JD-S knocks on guv door for CBI probe into rape case against Prajwal

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Janata Dal-Secular on Thursday petitioned Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking his intervention recommending a CBI probe into the sexual abuse charges against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.

India's top 5 PC makers by market share

India's top 5 PC makers by market share

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

"This growth was primarily driven by the mobile PC market which grew 29 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2011," said Vishal Tripathi, principal research analyst at Gartner.

Continuing in WhatsApp groups with terrorism posts a crime: J-K police

Continuing in WhatsApp groups with terrorism posts a crime: J-K police

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The guidelines come after director general of police RR Swain said that posting any content on social media that promotes disharmony will be a criminal offence in Jammu and Kashmir.

Tejas Gets More Sophisticated

Tejas Gets More Sophisticated

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Mark-1A will be more sophisticated and capable than the Tejas Mark-1.

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Under the exception given in Section 375 of the IPC, sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his wife, the wife not being minor, is not rape.

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

62 per cent of respondents across various demographics, including villages, towns, and cities, perceived a greater difficulty in securing employment compared to the previous five years, shows pre-poll survey by Centre for Study of Developing Societies.

This tablet PC costs only Rs 13,999!

This tablet PC costs only Rs 13,999!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

A tablet PC, though smaller in size, has PC-like functionalities.

Global PC shipment at lowest since Q2 2009

Global PC shipment at lowest since Q2 2009

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Rising usage of smartphones and tablets have hit PC sales.

Delhi remains under heavy security as farmers determined to march

Delhi remains under heavy security as farmers determined to march

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

With protesting farmers seeking to march to the national capital, security remained tight on Wednesday with personnel deployed in huge numbers and barricades regulating movement in central Delhi and at border points with Haryana, which can cause hardships to commuters.

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The case was registered following a complaint by the woman's son, who alleged that his mother was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal.

Akshay Kumar to play magician PC Sorcar?

Akshay Kumar to play magician PC Sorcar?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Sen has got permission to make the film from the late magician's son.

Now get a PC for Rs 9,999!

Now get a PC for Rs 9,999!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The new PC incorporates Cyrix 1000 processor, 40 GB harddisk,128 MB RAM, multi-media key board and linux operating system among others.

Salman home firing: Shooters unaware of target until ....., say police

Salman home firing: Shooters unaware of target until ....., say police

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Mumbai police's crime branch, during the interrogation of the duo, found Pal and Gupta were given the shooting task by Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, but they had no idea they had to fire at Khan's residence till the delivery of arms, said the official.

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Probe an eyewash: HC acquits ex-BJP MP in RTI activist's murder case

Probe an eyewash: HC acquits ex-BJP MP in RTI activist's murder case

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Observing that the trial court conducted proceedings with a "predetermined notion of conviction", a division bench of Justices AS Supehia and Vimal K Vyas quashed the CBI court's order sentencing Solanki and the six others to life imprisonment.

Curfew relaxed in violence-hit Haldwani, night curbs to continue

Curfew relaxed in violence-hit Haldwani, night curbs to continue

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

The curfew was imposed and the administration issued shoot-at-sight orders after stone-pelting incidents, torching of vehicles and a mob surrounded the local police station following the anti-encroachment drive.

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Mumbai police on Thursday told a court in Mumbai that there is a possibility of an 'international connection' in the recent firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence.

'I was repeatedly told we would lose the battle'

'I was repeatedly told we would lose the battle'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'The state of Gujarat was to my mind 'partisan and over enthusiastic' in the way it dealt with remission applications.'

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The trial court shall, as far as practicable, conduct trial from day to day, and complete the same on or before July 31, 2024, the judge added.

Ghastly, shattering: Bengal guv after meeting abused women in Sandeshkhali

Ghastly, shattering: Bengal guv after meeting abused women in Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The governor assured the "tortured" women, who tied rakhis on his wrist, all help to get justice.

FIH abandons new penalty corner rule trial

FIH abandons new penalty corner rule trial

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday said it has decided to "abandon" the trial of the new penalty corner rule as it doesn't want to tinker much with the existing set piece regulation, a glamour aspect of the sport.

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India beat Malaysia 4-3 to win the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament

NSE case: Court denies bail to ex-Mumbai PC

NSE case: Court denies bail to ex-Mumbai PC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping of national stock exchange (NSE) employees. Special Judge Sunena Sharma said the material available prima face showed Pandey was actively involved in the execution of recording and monitoring of calls at the NSE, and was directly communicating with the bourse staff as well as those of the iSec, the company he founded and which was responsible for the cyber security audit of the NSE. The judge noted the material collected by the investigating officer "prima face" showed the retired IPS officer was in de facto control of the affairs of iSec even after 2006, when he resigned as a director, and kept attending the meetings with NSE officials.

Global PC demand set to decrease in 2012: Gartner

Global PC demand set to decrease in 2012: Gartner

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

After two quarters of positive growth, worldwide PC shipments totalled 92.2 million units in the fourth quarter of 2011, a 1.4 per cent decline from the same quarter last year, according to Gartner, an information technology research and advisory firm.

Global PC shipment slips 11% in Q2 to 76 mn units

Global PC shipment slips 11% in Q2 to 76 mn units

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

PC shipments declined by 10.9 per cent to 76 million units in second quarter of 2013 from 85.32 million units in the same period last year, preliminary data by Gartner said.

SC refuses to club FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin

SC refuses to club FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday told Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin that he cannot compare himself to media personnel to seek the relief of clubbing of multiple first information reports (FIRs) lodged against him for his 'eradicate Sanatan dharma' remarks.

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.