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Internet snapped, prohibitory orders Bengal's Hooghly after clashes

Internet snapped, prohibitory orders Bengal's Hooghly after clashes

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Two Ram Navami processions were organised in the Rishra police station area, and the second one came under attack near Wellington Jute Mill More on GT Road around 6.15 pm on Sunday, police said.

Nations Cup Hockey: India beat Japan to inch closer to semis

Nations Cup Hockey: India beat Japan to inch closer to semis

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

India defeated Chile 3-1 in their opening match of Pool B in the eight-nation tournament.

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The apex court said the Annual Confidential Report evaluation criteria for grant of permanent commission to women officers ignored the achievement and laurels brought by them to the Indian Army.

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Delhi has been wrapped in a security blanket for Tuesday's 77th Independence Day celebrations, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, the police said.

Samsung eyes 50% market share in India's super premium segment with Fold 5, Flip 5

Samsung eyes 50% market share in India's super premium segment with Fold 5, Flip 5

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Korean electronics major Samsung expects its new foldable devices Galaxy Fold 5 and Galaxy Flip 5 will enable it to capture half of the super premium smartphone segment in India, currently dominated by iPhone maker Apple.

Atiq murder: UP police conduct flag march, patrolling in several districts

Atiq murder: UP police conduct flag march, patrolling in several districts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

In the aftermath of the incident, the UP police also conducted a flag march in Lucknow's Husainabad.

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday extended by two weeks the protection from coercive action it has granted to four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two first information reports (FIRs) lodged against them in Manipur for allegedly promoting enmity between different groups.

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The current social realities and challenges have been addressed in the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 that will provide a mechanism for effectively dealing with such crimes and criminals and also having a deterrent effect, officials said on Saturday.

SC surprised one of Bilkis Bano convicts is a practising lawyer

SC surprised one of Bilkis Bano convicts is a practising lawyer

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

"Law is supposed to be a noble profession," the Supreme Court observed on Thursday, and voiced surprise over how can one of the convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots practise law after his conviction, the remission of his sentence notwithstanding.

Delhi Police records statement of WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Delhi Police records statement of WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Delhi Police has recorded the statement of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in connection with the allegations of sexual harassment.

Tharoor gets an offer to join NCP, his reply

Tharoor gets an offer to join NCP, his reply

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Hours after an offer made by Nationalist Congress Party's state president P C Chacko, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor made it clear that he is not going to the party.

'Thank you Innocent Chetta! For the laughter'

'Thank you Innocent Chetta! For the laughter'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'We lost the brightest shining star in our constellation. You made us laugh till we cried.'

IndusInd Bank stock hits 52-week high, yet valuations inexpensive

IndusInd Bank stock hits 52-week high, yet valuations inexpensive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Banks enjoyed an expansion in Net Interest Margins (or NIMs) as well as in credit demand through the 2022-23 financial year (FY23). The credit expansion was because economic growth continued to recover from the Covid-19 years, and indeed, second half GDP growth surprised on the upside. The NIM expansion was because banks raised lending rates immediately (in many cases automatically due to floaters) as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hiked policy rates, and only started raising deposit rates late into the fiscal.

Chargesheet not a public document, can't be put in public domain: SC

Chargesheet not a public document, can't be put in public domain: SC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The apex court orally observed that if FIRs are given to those unrelated to the case like busybodies and NGOs, they might be misused.

Kerala ex-chief whip George's bail cancelled in hate speech case

Kerala ex-chief whip George's bail cancelled in hate speech case

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The police, in its plea, had contended that the veteran politician violated the bail conditions and, therefore, the bail was liable to be cancelled.

FIH Pro League: India edge Argentina 4-3

FIH Pro League: India edge Argentina 4-3

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

After Sunday's win, India remained at second spot in the league standings with 16 points from eight matches, behind Netherlands. Argentina also remained at fourth spot with 11 points from six matches.

80 pc voting in Manipur; 71 pc in Nagaland, 66 pc in Meghalaya

80 pc voting in Manipur; 71 pc in Nagaland, 66 pc in Meghalaya

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

About 80 per cent of the electorate on Wednesday voted in the elections to the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat in the hill districts. Reports from Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Senapati, Chandel and Tamenglong said that polling ended peacefully at 5 pm.

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2022

According to the experts, a lot of countries have little or no faith in Chinese companies because of poor after-sales support and equipment that rapidly declines into non-functional machinery.

Govt for making bribery of lawmakers punishable, SC told, but...

Govt for making bribery of lawmakers punishable, SC told, but...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Bribery can never be a subject matter of immunity and parliamentary privilege is not meant to place a lawmaker above the law, the Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court which reserved its verdict on reconsideration of its judgment of 1998 when it held that MPs and MLAs enjoy immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or cast a vote in legislature.

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From 2.82 per cent over a month earlier, India's COVID-19 case fatality rate declined to 2.72 per cent on July 10 and has further reduced to 2.49 per cent presently.

Fresh violence in Howrah, Amit Shah speaks to Bengal Governor

Fresh violence in Howrah, Amit Shah speaks to Bengal Governor

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Fresh incidents of stone-throwing by unidentified people on police personnel, deployed in Howrah's Kazipara area which witnessed violence over the Ram Navami procession on Thursday, triggered tension in the area on Friday afternoon, an officer said.

Manipur: Several feared dead in fresh clashes; CM defers rally

Manipur: Several feared dead in fresh clashes; CM defers rally

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Rumours are flying that several people were killed and injured in police action in the town, hours after a bandh called by Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) concluded at 4 pm.

UP dy CM slams 'those questioning' Asad's encounter

UP dy CM slams 'those questioning' Asad's encounter

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday lashed out at the opposition parties for extending support to criminals after gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahemd's son Asad, and another accused, Ghulam, were killed in an encounter by the Special Task Force (STF).

SC sends NCP MP's plea against conviction back to Kerala HC

SC sends NCP MP's plea against conviction back to Kerala HC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Kerala high court order suspending the conviction and sentence of Lakshadweep Lok Sabha MP Mohammed Faizal in an attempt to murder case and remanded the matter back to the high court for fresh adjudication in six weeks.

Would You Copy Deepika, Priyanka's Winter Looks?

Would You Copy Deepika, Priyanka's Winter Looks?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Winter wardrobe tips.

Satish Kaushik death: Police recovers 'medicines' from farmhouse

Satish Kaushik death: Police recovers 'medicines' from farmhouse

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

A list of guests at the party has also been prepared, the officials added.

PC sales in Oct-Dec soar by 28% to 1.39 mn

PC sales in Oct-Dec soar by 28% to 1.39 mn

Rediff.com1 May 2007

Buoyed by increased demand, the total personal computer sales in the country registered a growth of 28 per cent during the October-December, 2006, quarter to 1.39 million units.

Hockey PIX: Navneet hits brace as India eves rally to hold Spain

Hockey PIX: Navneet hits brace as India eves rally to hold Spain

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Navneet Kaur struck twice to help the Indian women's team register a come-from-behind 2-2 draw against hosts Spain.

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 208-metre mark Wednesday night and rose to 208.48 metres by 8 am on Thursday. It is expected to rise further, according to the Central Water Commission, which has termed it an "extreme situation".

TMC sweeps Bengal rural polls with more than half the seats; BJP distant 2nd

TMC sweeps Bengal rural polls with more than half the seats; BJP distant 2nd

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The TMC has won in 34,560 gram panchayat seats, besides leading in 705 seats, according to the SEC as of 11.30 am on Wednesday.

As rains lessen in intensity, focus is on rescue work in north India

As rains lessen in intensity, focus is on rescue work in north India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

As the weather improved in parts of north India, which was pummelled by heavy rains for days, authorities on Wednesday worked on a war footing to rescue stranded tourists, restore vehicular traffic on arterial roads and prevent floodwaters from entering new areas.

ICICI loan fraud: CBI files charge sheet against Kochhars, Dhoot

ICICI loan fraud: CBI files charge sheet against Kochhars, Dhoot

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against former MD and CEO of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar and Videocon Group founder Venugopal Dhoot in a Rs 3,250 crore loan fraud case, officials said on Saturday. The agency has filed the charge sheet under sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 409 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, among others, they said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named nine entities, including companies and individuals, according to the officials.

Priyanka turns cheerleader for Nick!

Priyanka turns cheerleader for Nick!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

It's Game Day, and Priyanka Chopra doubles up as a cheerleader for husband Nick Jonas's baseball game.

SC allows Alt News' Zubair to approach Delhi HC to quash Sitapur FIR

SC allows Alt News' Zubair to approach Delhi HC to quash Sitapur FIR

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted liberty to Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair to approach the Delhi high court for quashing of the FIR lodged against him at Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh.

Will the flaw discovered in Intel chips impact your PC and phone?

Will the flaw discovered in Intel chips impact your PC and phone?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Find out which devices are most vulnerable.

Bid to recite Hanuman Chalisa at Mathura mosque foiled

Bid to recite Hanuman Chalisa at Mathura mosque foiled

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha's had given a call for reciting Hanuman Chalisa inside the Shahi Masjid Idgah to mark the anniversary of the Babri Mosque demolition.

Morbi bridge collapse: Arrest warrant against Oreva MD

Morbi bridge collapse: Arrest warrant against Oreva MD

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Ajanta Manufacturing Limited (Oreva Group) was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchu river that collapsed, with a special investigation team formed by the state government citing several lapses on the part of the firm.

Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Post-poll violence that erupted in at least three assembly constituencies in Meghalaya left several people injured, while one person was found dead in a mysterious circumstance, officials said on Friday.

SC shocked as jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik appears in top court without nod

SC shocked as jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik appears in top court without nod

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Malik, who is in jail following his conviction and life sentence in a terror funding case, was brought to the high-security apex court premises in a prison van escorted by armed security personnel without the court's permission.

Don't make shifting cheetahs a prestige issue, SC tells Centre

Don't make shifting cheetahs a prestige issue, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The death of 40 per cent of cheetahs translocated from South Africa and Namibia to the Kuno National Park (KNP) in less than one year doesn't present a "good picture", the Supreme Court said on Thursday, and asked the Centre to not make it a prestige issue and explore the possibility of shifting the animals to different sanctuaries.