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Indore temple mishap: 36 dead, angry locals protest against govt

Indore temple mishap: 36 dead, angry locals protest against govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Near the temple, a group of locals shouted 'Murdabad' slogans in protest when Chouhan was on way to console the victims' families.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

Bill in LS for three-fold hike in MPs' salaries

Bill in LS for three-fold hike in MPs' salaries

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

A much talked about bill seeking a three-fold hike in salaries of MPs from Rs 16,000 to Rs 50,000 and doubling their two key allowances to Rs 40,000 each was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Rahul launches social media campaign to 'counter hate'

Rahul launches social media campaign to 'counter hate'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'Come, join this army. This is not an army of hatred, this is not an army of violence, this is an army of truth and this is an army that will defend the idea of India'

92.6% bank deposits safe: Govt

92.6% bank deposits safe: Govt

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

The government on Friday said that 92.6 per cent bank deposits are fully protected under the Deposit and Insurance and Credit Guarantee scheme.

Murder case against Raj Thackeray in Bihar court

Murder case against Raj Thackeray in Bihar court

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Jagdish Prasad, father of Pawan Kumar, who was allegedly killed by MNS activists in Mumbai, filed a murder case against Raj Thackeray in the court of the chief judicial magistrate, Biharsharief, Nalanda. A court official told rediff.com that Jagdish Prasad has filed a case against Raj Thackeray under 302 of IPC.

Money-laundering law to cover casinos, VISA, Mast

Money-laundering law to cover casinos, VISA, Mast

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

After the Amendment Bill is passed by Parliament and comes into effect, businesses like casinos would also come under a legal obligation to report their activities in the country. For fighting the menace of terrorism, the Bill introduces new category of offences which have cross-border implications. The draft legislation also empowers the Enforcement Directorate 'to search premises immediately after the offence is committed.'

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Among the keenly watched contests are those involving former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj, UP) and Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai, Bihar), Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar) and Raosaheb Danve (Jalna, Maharashtra).

No proposal to ban PNs: Govt

No proposal to ban PNs: Govt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The government said on Friday there is no proposal to ban participatory notes, which are instruments through which unregistered entities invest in the Indian securities markets.

Chamling takes oath for record fourth term

Chamling takes oath for record fourth term

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Governor B P Singh administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 59-year-old chief minister and his ministerial colleagues at Raj Bhawan in Gangtok.

Polls: Good governance wins

Polls: Good governance wins

Rediff.com18 May 2009

It is remarkable that all three states that had assembly elections along with the Lok Sabha polls Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Sikkim have re-elected the parties that were running their governments till now.

Haryana: 2 cops accused of rape arrested

Haryana: 2 cops accused of rape arrested

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Constables Balrarj Singh and Silak Ram, who had been absconding since Monday when the woman committed suicide outside the police headquarters protesting police inaction to arrest the duo, surrendered before Rohtak police, after which they were arrested, Rohtak city SHO Pawan Kumar said.

SKM meets Sikkim Governor, stakes claim to form govt

SKM meets Sikkim Governor, stakes claim to form govt

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The SKM, founded in 2013, won a slender majority in the 32-member legislative assembly by bagging 17 seats against 15 won by the Sikkim Democratic Front.

Targeted PDS coverage below 50%

Targeted PDS coverage below 50%

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

The study of the Targeted Public Distribution System, which covered 18 states, held that though the offtake per household has shown improvement yet only about 57 per cent of the below the poverty line households are covered. The information was given by minister of state for finance Pawan Kumar Bansal in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Based on evaluation studies and feedback received from states, a nine point action plan has been jointly formulated.

No Leader Is Bigger Than The Electorate

No Leader Is Bigger Than The Electorate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

There is little doubt that the prime minister's own charisma exceeds that of his party, but 2024 is proof that no party can ultimately depend on one person to deliver victory all the time, points out R Jagannathan.

Liberhan report debate in LS rescheduled to Dec 7

Liberhan report debate in LS rescheduled to Dec 7

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Liberhan report debate in LS rescheduled to Dec 7.

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Simranjeet Singh and Rajni Etimarpu will lead the men's and women's sides respectively as Hockey India on Sunday named the Indian teams for the upcoming FIH Hockey5s World Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman.

'Country's rainwater situation not that alarming'

'Country's rainwater situation not that alarming'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Union minister for parliamentary affairs and water resources Pawan Kumar Bansal, on Thursday claimed that the situation on the ground water was not as grave as is made out to be by certain sections of the media.

The 2019 Sikkim assembly election sentiment meter

The 2019 Sikkim assembly election sentiment meter

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The BJP is yet to open its account in the 32-member assembly of the Himalayan state.

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The October 28 decision of the President rejecting the plea is based on an opinion rendered by the Election Commission, the poll panel said.

3 Pak banks keen to operate in India

3 Pak banks keen to operate in India

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Three Pakistani banks, including Habib Bank, National Bank of Pakistan and United Bank, have expressed interest in opening branches in India.

Will Indians have to work 12 hours a day?

Will Indians have to work 12 hours a day?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India's time use survey for January-December 2019 had found that an average person in urban areas spends 485 (eight hours and five minutes) minutes on employment and related activities.

Dec 16 gang rape: Lawyers of 2 convicts withdraw from case

Dec 16 gang rape: Lawyers of 2 convicts withdraw from case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Two lawyers, representing death row convicts Mukesh and Pawan Kumar Gupta, on Tuesday informed the Delhi high court that they are withdrawing from the December 16 gang rape-cum-murder case on the ground of alleged interference by family members of the convicts.

Manjunath murder: Main accused gets death

Manjunath murder: Main accused gets death

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Delivering the verdict in a packed court room, District Judge S M A Abidi said the murder of 27-year-old Manjunath on November 19, 2005, was planned because weapons of different persons residing in different localities were used.

No proposal to waive loans of the landless

No proposal to waive loans of the landless

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Responding to a supplementary during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, minister of state for finance Pawan Kumar Bansal said there was no proposal to waive loans of the landless. Indian Banks Association have asked its members to provide loans to the landless so that they can pay back the money-lenders, the minister said.

Mukesh Ambani drew 0 salary in FY21

Mukesh Ambani drew 0 salary in FY21

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

In the previous fiscal year, he drew a Rs 15 crore salary from the company -- the same as in the previous 11 years.

Cash for query: Expel MPs, says panel

Cash for query: Expel MPs, says panel

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The report, which was submitted in the Speaker in his chamber, is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

A Request To Fund Managers

A Request To Fund Managers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Please promise, especially those millions who trust you with their hard-earned money, never to let your voting preferences determine your actions on the markets. The most appalling and scary phenomenon was fund houses and brokerages going out on election yatras and writing copious reports promising more than 300 for the BJP. That was your wish as voters. Your investors are paying for it now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

India can sustain high growth: Bansal

India can sustain high growth: Bansal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The government on Friday said that the country has the potential to maintain a high growth rate in the long run as the saving and investment rates are robust.

Fraudulent withdrawal of money? Maha tops the list

Fraudulent withdrawal of money? Maha tops the list

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Maharashtra was followed by Delhi with 33 cases from April 2005 to September 2008 and the money involved was little over Rs 47 lakhs (Rs 4.7 million), minister of state for Finance Pawan Kumar Bansal said in a written reply in Lok Sabha. In the current fiscal till September this year, 66 cases have been reported in the country where the money involved is more than Rs 100,000 while 46 incidents have come to notice where amount involved was less than Rs 100,000.

Dunlop India out of BIFR, expects profit this year

Dunlop India out of BIFR, expects profit this year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Taken out from the supervision of the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), Dunlop India Limited (DIL) expects to make a marginal profit by March 2008 and declare a dividend for shareholders next fiscal.

Sumit, Nikhat strike gold at Belgrade Boxing

Sumit, Nikhat strike gold at Belgrade Boxing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and Nikhat Zareen (51kg) were among three gold medallists in India's stupendous campaign at the 56th Belgrade International Boxing Tournament in Serbia. India ended the tournament with three gold, five silver and five bronze medals.

Standing alone Mr Tytler?

Standing alone Mr Tytler?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

Dunlop's Shahgunj plant to reopen on Oct 31

Dunlop's Shahgunj plant to reopen on Oct 31

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Tyre major Dunlop India's main plant at Shahgunj near Kolkata would be re-opened on October 31, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said on Monday.

Pak decision to affect SAFTA

Pak decision to affect SAFTA

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Nathu La trade to boost N-E economy

Nathu La trade to boost N-E economy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has appealed to the people of the state, especially the youth, to use the resumption of Sino-Indian border trade through Nathula as a major instrument for economic growth.

Modi 3.0: Will It Be An Easy Ride?

Modi 3.0: Will It Be An Easy Ride?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Modi has proven to be a past master in the art of political survival. This means that learning to navigate the choppy waters of coalition government will be an art he will not take long to master, argues Shyam Parekh.

China wants Nathula's tourism potential tapped

China wants Nathula's tourism potential tapped

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Bu Jiamguo, minister counsellor at the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, made this point to Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling when she led a four-member Chinese team to meet the latter in Gangtok on Tuesday.

Abu Salem sent to jail for 7 years in extortion case

Abu Salem sent to jail for 7 years in extortion case

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

It was alleged that Salem had demanded Rs 5 crore as protection money from businessman Ashok Gupta, a resident of Greater Kailash in south Delhi, in 2002.

Cracks in Punjab Cong: Amarinder, Sidhus spar over ticket claim

Cracks in Punjab Cong: Amarinder, Sidhus spar over ticket claim

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Sidhu backed his wife saying 'she would never lie', while the CM said she refused to contest from Amritsar.