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TDP to return to NDA? Chandrababu Naidu meets Shah

TDP to return to NDA? Chandrababu Naidu meets Shah

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

If Naidu returns to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, he will be the second major regional leader to have done so after Janata Dal-United president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar snapped ties with the opposition and joined its fold last month.

Modi, NDA ministers to be sworn-in at 7.15 pm on Sunday

Modi, NDA ministers to be sworn-in at 7.15 pm on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday evening as President Droupadi Murmu has invited him to form the government.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Murder charge slapped on four men for death of Nido

Murder charge slapped on four men for death of Nido

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Delhi police on Tuesday told a court that they have slapped the charge of murder against the four persons, one of whom was arrested this morning, in connection with the death of a 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth.

I fear getting arrested: Journo on UP mid-day meal scam

I fear getting arrested: Journo on UP mid-day meal scam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'The Modi government is doing a good job but corrupt officers are siphoning off funds,' says journalist Pawan Kumar Jaiswal against whom an FIR has been filed for his video expose of school children being fed salt and rotis as their mid-day meal.

Dunlop eyes turnaround this fiscal

Dunlop eyes turnaround this fiscal

Rediff.com8 May 2006

Dunlop factory reopens after 5 years

Dunlop factory reopens after 5 years

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The factory located in Ambattur Industrial Estate, which became sick in 2001, under the Manu Chabbria-led management, has been taken over by the Kolkata-based Ruia group which finalised agreements with workers.

Dunlop's Ambattur plant to re-open on Mon

Dunlop's Ambattur plant to re-open on Mon

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

After nearly five years of uncertainty Dunlop India's plant at Ambattur near Chennai would re-open on Sunday with 1000 workers scheduled to join work under a new management headed by Pawan Kumar Ruia

RBI recommends SBI, BoI for Pakistan foray

RBI recommends SBI, BoI for Pakistan foray

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The Reserve Bank of India has recommended the names of State Bank of India and Bank of India to its Pakistani counterpart for allowing them to open of branches in that country.

3 Indian banks plan branches in Pak

3 Indian banks plan branches in Pak

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

State Bank of India, Bank of India and Punjab National Bank have sought permission to open branches in Pakistan, the government said in Parliament on Tuesday.\n\n

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A five-judge Bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh. The duo had moved a curative petition in the top court after a Delhi court issued death warrants in their names for their hanging on January 22.

Governor dissolves Sikkim assembly

Governor dissolves Sikkim assembly

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling drove down from Gangtok to Rangpo and submitted to the governor a letter recommending dissolution of the House.

Trade through Nathula to start in Sep

Trade through Nathula to start in Sep

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The resumption of border trade between India and China through Nathula in Sikkim has been set tentatively for September this year.

BJP ensured that Prajwal Revanna fled country: Congress

BJP ensured that Prajwal Revanna fled country: Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Priyanka Gandhi asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will remain silent on the matter.

Jessop plans another round of restructuring

Jessop plans another round of restructuring

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Engineering goods major Jessop & Co Ltd, acquired by Ruia Cotex, is planning another round of financial restructuring to wipe out the entire accumulated loss of Rs 110 crore.

Most IPOs trading below offer price

Most IPOs trading below offer price

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

More than half of the total number of IPOs listed on BSE and NSE in the last two years are trading below their offer price, with around one-third of them trading at a discount of 40-60 per cent, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Global IIT meet in Bangalore on Dec 24

Global IIT meet in Bangalore on Dec 24

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

The alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology from across the globe will converge in Bangalore on December 24 for PanIIT, a conference where they would share knowledge and experiences with each other.

Dunlop to sort out issues soon

Dunlop to sort out issues soon

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

The stand-off between the Pawan Kumar Ruia led management of ailing Dunlop India and workers' union remained unresolved on Saturday, but the new management expressed confidence that all pending issues would be sorted out soon paving the way for re-op

Rajbhar's 'old friend' Mukhtar Ansari to get SP-SBSP support in UP polls

Rajbhar's 'old friend' Mukhtar Ansari to get SP-SBSP support in UP polls

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president Om Praksh Rajbhar on Thursday said his alliance with the SP will support jailed BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari in the upcoming 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

Court directs Aakar Patel not to leave country without permission

Court directs Aakar Patel not to leave country without permission

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Special Judge Santosh Snehi Mann passed the order on a petition filed by the CBI seeking revision of the order passed on Thursday by a magisterial court which also asked the agency to apologise to Patel.

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.

H-1B visa cut: Indian IT firms unruffled

H-1B visa cut: Indian IT firms unruffled

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

Bullish on increased outsourcing by the US IT firms from India, the domestic software firms view as "positive" or of "little impact" last week's decision by the US to reduce H-1B visa issued to workers in technology industry to 65,000 from 195,000.

Landslide shuts Jammu-Kishtwar NH, 3,000 stranded

Landslide shuts Jammu-Kishtwar NH, 3,000 stranded

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Over 3,000 people were stranded after the Jammu-Kishtwar National Highway was closed following a massive landslide at Karara, 25 km from Doda.

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).

Nirhaya case: Death row convict files curative plea in SC

Nirhaya case: Death row convict files curative plea in SC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Gupta, against whom the death warrant has been issued for execution along with three other condemned prisoners on March 3, has filed the curative plea saying that the death penalty should not awarded to him, his counsel A P Singh said.

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Lauding India's ambitious space programme, The New York Times has said the country, currently witnessing an 'explosive' growth in space-tech start-ups, is set to 'transform the planet's connection to the final frontier' and can emerge as a 'counterweight' to China.

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Punjab police on Friday claimed to have busted an ISI-backed terror module jointly handled by Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and Pakistan-based gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two of its operatives.

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.

Relief for BJP leaders in Bengal, SC says no arrests

Relief for BJP leaders in Bengal, SC says no arrests

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul sought response from the West Bengal government on five separate pleas filed by BJP leaders alleging foisting of criminal cases to deter them from political activities and said interim protection from coercive action will continue till the next date of hearing.

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

While Ambani, 66, drew nil salary from the company since the 2020-21 fiscal year, other executive directors including his cousins Nikhil and Hital are paid a salary, perquisites, allowances and commission. His three children - twins Akash and Isha (both 31) and Anant (28 years) - will get only a sitting fee and a commission on the profit earned by the firm.

PIX: Helly Shah, Devoleena Bhattacharjee watch PINK

PIX: Helly Shah, Devoleena Bhattacharjee watch PINK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

A look at the star arrivals!