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SC-appointed panel starts consultation on farm laws

SC-appointed panel starts consultation on farm laws

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court-appointed panel on the new agri laws on Thursday started its consultation process and interacted with 10 farmer organisations from eight states, including Uttar Pradesh.

UP cop held, another flees after 2 brothers end life over 'harassment'

UP cop held, another flees after 2 brothers end life over 'harassment'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

After the suicides of the brothers, the villagers protested against the police and demanded action against the officer. Following this, Sub-inspector (SI) Hariom Agnihotri and Inspector Mukesh Kumar were suspended on the directions of Aligarh Range Inspector General Shalab Mathur, the police said.

Was re-electing Manmohan Singh a big mistake?

Was re-electing Manmohan Singh a big mistake?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

UPA-2 seems to have completely lost direction in almost every single way be it in governance, national security, internal security, development initiatives, poverty alleviation and corruption eradication, says Pramod Kumar Buravalli.

Bhagat-Kadam bag gold at Four-Nation Para-badminton meet

Bhagat-Kadam bag gold at Four-Nation Para-badminton meet

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Kadam, meanwhile, lost to Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan 21-17, 15-21, 16-21 in the semi-finals to secure a bronze in singles.

Delhi HC blast: Death toll rises to 12

Delhi HC blast: Death toll rises to 12

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

A 40-year-old man, injured in Wednesday's blast outside the Delhi High Court, died at a hospital on Thursday, taking the toll to 12 while the condition of four of the victims continued to be critical.

Bihar: 3 held in skulls, bones haul

Bihar: 3 held in skulls, bones haul

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Chapra Superintendent of Police Sanjay Singh told rediff.com on Friday that bus driver Pramod Kumar, conductor Raj Kumar Singh and khalasi Kedar Singh were arrested.

Why BJP may emerge as single largest party in LS polls

Why BJP may emerge as single largest party in LS polls

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

But will the party be ready for power at that time, asks Pramod Kumar Buravalli

Kuch Kuch goof up hota hai!

Kuch Kuch goof up hota hai!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Reader Pramod Kumar tells us about a Bollywood blooper that he spotted.

The PM owes the country an explanation

The PM owes the country an explanation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Manmohan Singh must act now or be resigned his well wishers, the opposition and his own party branding him a 'good man' but equally 'ineffective' during his tenure as prime minister, says Pramod Kumar Buravalli.

Spotted: Kapil Dev in Gurgaon

Spotted: Kapil Dev in Gurgaon

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Reader Rishu Monga spotted Indian legend Kapil Dev in Gurgaon.

View: Communism is on the wane in India

View: Communism is on the wane in India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Communism and its unruly offshoots Naxalism and Maoism will continue to lose public support in India but a solution to the Naxal problem is still a few years away, writes Pramod Kumar Buravalli.

Jimmy Kimmel dials up India for laughter

Jimmy Kimmel dials up India for laughter

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Popular late-night programme Jimmy Kimmel Live!, starring Jimmy Kimmel, debuted a new segment on April 13 based around the host's desire to outsource joke writing to India.

Why India's military needs an urgent update

Why India's military needs an urgent update

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

A strong military cannot be maintained with discipline alone. Today, a strong military means state of the art equipment, steady supply of munitions and morale and most importantly reconnaissance, research and 2nd/3rd strike capabilities, writes Pramod Kumar Buravalli.

Maharani 3 Review: Lost Focus

Maharani 3 Review: Lost Focus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Huma Qureshi's Rani Bharti was the ace in the pack, but everything that she does in this season smacks more of script conveniences than careful plotting, observes Deepa Gahlot.

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Flight attendants, football coaches, renegade robots, underwater superheroes, it's all there on OTT this week.

Bihar: 5 cops killed in Naxal ambush

Bihar: 5 cops killed in Naxal ambush

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

The powerful blast blew up the police gypsy killing Bundu DSP Pramod Kumar Sinha and two constables on the spot, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police R K Mullick told PTI. Later, two other constables succumbed to their injuries on way to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Mullick said.

Thousands of toys from Hamleys, Archies fail quality test

Thousands of toys from Hamleys, Archies fail quality test

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The government on Thursday said 18,600 toys have been seized in the last one month from major retail stores, including those of Hamleys and Archies, at airports and malls across India for lack of BIS quality mark and use of fake licences. Meanwhile, consumer protection regulator CCPA has also issued notices to three major e-commerce players -- Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal -- for alleged violation of toys quality control order, it said. Since January 1, 2021, the government has made it mandatory for toys to conform with safety norms specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), a national standard setting body.

JNU extends semester registration date

JNU extends semester registration date

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Registrar Pramod Kumar said a few 'miscreants' had severely damaged the information and communication service (CIS) systems of the university 'as part of their continuing agitation'.

Indian democracy at the crossroads

Indian democracy at the crossroads

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Some measures like conducting candidate debates, fixing the terms for elected representatives, having a constitutionally empowered political finance regulatory authority and effective policing of campaigns and elections by the Election Commission will go a long way in making India a truly functional and thriving democracy.

Prashant Kumar to be Yes Bank's new MD & CEO

Prashant Kumar to be Yes Bank's new MD & CEO

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The other board members will be Sunil Mehta, former non-executive chairman of Punjab National Bank, as the non executive chairman of Yes Bank, Mahesh Krishnamurthy and Atul Bheda as non-executive directors.

CBI will probe BIT student's death

CBI will probe BIT student's death

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Mishra was accompanied by three friends, including Ragini, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, when the incident took place.

India stun Pakistan 3-1, reach final

India stun Pakistan 3-1, reach final

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

India on Friday pumped in three first half goals to stun fancied Pakistan 3-1 and set up a summit clash with the arch-rivals in the final of the Genting Four-Nation Under-21 Hockey Tournament at the Taman Daya Stadium in Malaysia.

India hold Argentina with late goal

India hold Argentina with late goal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

A last-minute equaliser from winger Pramod Kumar saved India the blushes as they drew 2-2 with World champions Argentina in the third under-21 hockey Test at the Club Ciudad de in Buenos Aires on Friday. This was the second drawn encounter in the four-match series after India won the opener on Monday.

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Congress has not released a poll manifesto but a declaration of appeasement.

Gold hallmarking to be mandatory from June 1

Gold hallmarking to be mandatory from June 1

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The government on Tuesday said it is fully prepared to implement mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts from June 1, 2021. Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and is voluntary in nature at present. The Centre, in November 2019, had announced that hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts would be made mandatory across the country from January 15, 2021.

MSP panel sets up 4 sub-groups to discuss key issues, SKM opts out of meet

MSP panel sets up 4 sub-groups to discuss key issues, SKM opts out of meet

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The committee, headed by former agriculture secretary Sanjay Agrawal, discussed ways to "promote zero budget based farming", to "change" crop patterns keeping in mind the changing needs of the country, and to make MSP more "effective and transparent".

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Kirti Chakra was posthumously conferred on CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar and Army Havildar Giris Gurung.

Female IPS officer to head terror-hit Srinagar sector for CRPF

Female IPS officer to head terror-hit Srinagar sector for CRPF

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

This is not the first time when she has been assigned such a tough task, earlier also, she had worked as IG, the Bihar sector in CRPF and has dealt with Naxals.

Sri Rama Sene chief Muthalik to fight K'taka polls, says BJP ditches Hindutva

Sri Rama Sene chief Muthalik to fight K'taka polls, says BJP ditches Hindutva

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Muthalik said he has conducted surveys in around eight assembly constituencies and will finalise the segment in which he would be contesting soon.

13 killed, 6 injured in explosion at shop in UP

13 killed, 6 injured in explosion at shop in UP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The blast took place at the shop in Rohta Bazaar, which was run by Kaliyar Mansoori. His son was running a carpet factory behind the shop and its workers could be among those trapped under the debris, District Magistrate Rajendra Prasad said.

Media school eyes US facility

Media school eyes US facility

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Injured BSF commandant returns to lead his troops

Injured BSF commandant returns to lead his troops

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

Militants attacked the CM's residence on the busy Maulana Azad Road around 0945 IST. They hurled grenades and opened heavy fire from automatic weapons from a building opposite the house.

5.6 magnitude quake rocks Assam, Meghalaya, Bengal and Bhutan, 3 hurt

5.6 magnitude quake rocks Assam, Meghalaya, Bengal and Bhutan, 3 hurt

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

India Meteorological Department officials said the quake shook Assam, including its capital Guwahati, Meghalaya, West Bengal and neighbouring Bhutan at 6.35 am.

India win u-16 Asian hockey

India win u-16 Asian hockey

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

Raghunath scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over Bangladesh in the final.

Kanpur violence: Hoardings with photos of suspects to be put up

Kanpur violence: Hoardings with photos of suspects to be put up

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The hoardings will also have the contact numbers of Station House Officers and senior police officials so that people can pass on information about suspects to the police, they said.

Anil Kumar Verma: The man on leave for ever

Anil Kumar Verma: The man on leave for ever

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

More than 24 years later, case of wilful absence has finally been proven against the bureaucrat.

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The INDIA bloc has 95 MPs in Rajya Sabha of which 45 were suspended on Monday.

Piyush Chawla gets married to long-time friend

Piyush Chawla gets married to long-time friend

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has tied the knot with his long-time friend Anubhuti Chauhan in a grand ceremony Moradabad.

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'Sonia did not visit this place once since she won. Who's to say they won't lose this one, too?'

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.