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Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Indian Army guards the Line of Actual Control -- India's border with China -- along with the ITBP.

Excise scam: Delhi court likely to hear Sisodia's bail plea on Saturday

Excise scam: Delhi court likely to hear Sisodia's bail plea on Saturday

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The application was filed before special judge MK Nagpal, who posted the matter for hearing on Saturday, his advocate Rishikesh said.

Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy dead; thousands gather to pay homage

Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy dead; thousands gather to pay homage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The 79-year old leader, who served as the chief minister of Kerala twice, breathed his last in a private hospital in Bengaluru at 4.25 am. His end came while undergoing treatment for cancer, party sources said.

CBI busts fake call centre targeting US citizens, recovers Rs 3 cr, gadgets

CBI busts fake call centre targeting US citizens, recovers Rs 3 cr, gadgets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) and busted a fake tech-support call centre that allegedly defrauded US citizens online.

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Sources in the military establishment also said the present global scenario "necessitates a flexible and adaptive approach" to tackle defence and national security challenges.

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Above-normal heatwave days are predicted in most parts of central, east and northwest India during this period.

Corruption threat to society, must be dealt with an iron hand: SC

Corruption threat to society, must be dealt with an iron hand: SC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and JK Maheshwari set aside the pre-arrest bail granted to Indian Revenue Service officer Santosh Karnani on an appeal by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

HC in fake news rules hearing: If effect of law is unconstitutional it has to go

HC in fake news rules hearing: If effect of law is unconstitutional it has to go

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Bombay high court on Thursday said that no matter how laudable or high the motives are while framing rules, if the effect of a rule or law is unconstitutional then it has to go.

United Opposition can defeat Centre's ordinance: Kejriwal

United Opposition can defeat Centre's ordinance: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged the non-Bharatiya Janata Party entities to unite and defeat in the Rajya Sabha the bill related to the Centre's ordinance on control of services in the national capital.

Land-for-jobs scam case: CBI quizzes Lalu for 5 hrs

Land-for-jobs scam case: CBI quizzes Lalu for 5 hrs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The CBI has already filed a charge sheet in the case against Prasad, Rabri Devi and 14 others under charges of criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, in which all the accused have been summoned on March 15, they said.

In Oval, Biden, Modi spent 'plurality' of time on China: Official

In Oval, Biden, Modi spent 'plurality' of time on China: Official

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Modi met Biden for all three days between June 21 and June 23 during the Indian prime minister's state visit to the US.

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's itinerary for his June 21-24 US visit could include an address to a fledgling business advocacy group, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

Delhi excise case: Kavitha to appear before ED on March 11

Delhi excise case: Kavitha to appear before ED on March 11

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kavitha Kalvakuntla, 44, a Bharat Rashtra Samiti MLC, declared this in a late-night post on her official Twitter handle.

On ED summons, KCR's daughter Kavitha says...

On ED summons, KCR's daughter Kavitha says...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kavitha said 'these tactics of intimidation' against the fight of her father and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and the BRS would not deter them.

AAP alleges misbehaviour by cop as Sisodia denied bail

AAP alleges misbehaviour by cop as Sisodia denied bail

Rediff.com23 May 2023

"Modi has become very arrogant," the former deputy chief minister charged.

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'

Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An additional 1,400 CISF personnel have been sanctioned to secure the expanding terminal areas of the Delhi airport and also to meet the challenge of its growing passenger traffic, officials said on Thursday.

Rijiju had frequent run-ins with judiciary as law minister

Rijiju had frequent run-ins with judiciary as law minister

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Kiren Rijiju's exit from the coveted law ministry came in the midst of his frequent criticism of the judiciary, particularly on the system of appointment of judges to high courts and the Supreme Court.

Former US envoy becomes China's new foreign minister

Former US envoy becomes China's new foreign minister

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The announcement was a surprise as the new administration to be headed by the new Premier is scheduled to take over during the annual Parliament session slated to be held from March 5 next year.

'Gafoor top contender for Maharashtra DGP post'

'Gafoor top contender for Maharashtra DGP post'

Rediff.com13 May 2010

With Maharashtra Director General of Police A N Roy retiring this month-end, Director General (Anti Corruption Bureau) Hasan Gafoor has emerged the frontrunner for the top post, given his seniority, home department sources said.

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog on Wednesday sought a 14-day physical remand of former prime minister Imran Khan as he was produced before a special court inside a high security police facility in Islamabad for the hearing in a corruption case in which he has been arrested.

Rumours abound as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari seen with TMC leaders

Rumours abound as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari seen with TMC leaders

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The meeting took place at Bamni Kali Temple at Suri in Birbhum district on Saturday which Adhikari visited ahead of Kali Puja celebrations.

Probe into Narendra Dabholkar's killing complete: CBI to HC

Probe into Narendra Dabholkar's killing complete: CBI to HC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

However, a lawyer representing Dabholkar's daughter claimed before the court that the CBI has not investigated the case properly and there are many loopholes that are yet to be probed.

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The agency has booked Sisodia, a 1992-batch IRS officer Sukesh Kumar Jain who was then secretary of vigilance, retired CISF DIG Rakesh Kumar Sinha who was working as special advisor to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and joint director in the Feedback Unit, they said.

Centre sacks Ishrat Jahan probe officer, Delhi HC stays order

Centre sacks Ishrat Jahan probe officer, Delhi HC stays order

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who had assisted the Central Bureau of Investigation in its investigation into the alleged fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan in Gujarat, was dismissed from the service on August 30, a month before his scheduled retirement on September 30, officials said on Tuesday.

India business to put a spring in pharma's step

India business to put a spring in pharma's step

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Hospitals to recover from sluggish Q3; diagnostics' growth rate at pre-Covid levels.

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Thursday termed as "copy-paste" a petition filed before it challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner and warned the petitioner that such activity shall not be repeated in the future.

Delhi excise case: ED attaches Rs 72 cr worth assets of accused

Delhi excise case: ED attaches Rs 72 cr worth assets of accused

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Delhi deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia has been named as an accused in the case.

CBI searches home of Satya Pal Malik's ex-aide, others in insurance scam

CBI searches home of Satya Pal Malik's ex-aide, others in insurance scam

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted searches at the premises of Sunak Bali, who was an aide of Satya Pal Malik when he was the governor of Jammu and Kashmir, and 11 other locations in Delhi and Rajasthan in the alleged insurance scam case, officials said.

Home ministry recommends CBI probe into NGO Oxfam India

Home ministry recommends CBI probe into NGO Oxfam India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Union home ministry on Thursday recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the affairs of the Indian arm of the global NGO Oxfam for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, sources said.

Is China New Leader Of Global South?

Is China New Leader Of Global South?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Today, with China centrally seated and located, the Global South has an intriguing road ahead. Odds of it becoming a Chinese bloc in the emerging new bipolar world are higher than we'd wish them to be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Pant, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Rajasthan cadre, is currently secretary in the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways.

4 cops suspended for dragging minor girl's body on road in Bengal

4 cops suspended for dragging minor girl's body on road in Bengal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Of the four assistant sub-inspectors, three are from Kaliaganj Police Station and one is from Raiganj Police Station.

CBI to question Lalu soon in land-for-jobs scam

CBI to question Lalu soon in land-for-jobs scam

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Central Bureau of Investigation has said that the Central agency is likely to question former Bihar chief minister and Union Railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the land-for-job case.

Illegal part of home razed of man accused of urinating on tribal youth

Illegal part of home razed of man accused of urinating on tribal youth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Police on Wednesday arrested a man accused of urinating on a tribal youth in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district, an official said.

'It's aar-paar ki ladaai between chacha-bhatija'

'It's aar-paar ki ladaai between chacha-bhatija'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

'Ajit Pawar's speech leaves no room for reconciliation.'

Sisodia's custody extended; he alleges 'mental harassment'

Sisodia's custody extended; he alleges 'mental harassment'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The CBI had sought three more days of custody of Sisodia after producing him before the court on expiry of his three-day remand granted earlier.

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Three suspected members of a Sikh extremist group on Interpol's red notice watchlist were arrested during a joint operation by the Philippine government agencies this month, according to an official.

3 sent to judicial custody for 'trying to poach TRS MLAs'

3 sent to judicial custody for 'trying to poach TRS MLAs'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Three persons who allegedly tried to 'poach' four TRS legislators have been arrested and a local court in Hyderabad has remanded them to judicial custody.

Parl panel bats for new law to define functions, powers of CBI

Parl panel bats for new law to define functions, powers of CBI

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The panel said that vacant posts in the CBI are not being filled up at the required pace and recommended that "every effort should be made to fill up vacancies at the earliest".