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Legal woes for Kejriwal after BJP slaps notice

Legal woes for Kejriwal after BJP slaps notice

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday served a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly "defaming" the party.

Tabligh members under treatment not cooperating: Docs to Delhi govt

Tabligh members under treatment not cooperating: Docs to Delhi govt

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The doctors have also demanded enhanced security outside and within the hospitals where the Markaz evacuees have been admitted. A doctor said some patients evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz, the headquarters of Tabligh-e-Jamaat in south Delhi, don't follow instructions from doctors and are reluctant to take medicines.

Bonanza for Super Singer winner!

Bonanza for Super Singer winner!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

BSNL, MTNL mull free roaming

BSNL, MTNL mull free roaming

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

At present MTNL and BSNL do not impose roaming charges for mobile internet services on each others customers.

FIH Pro League: India beat Netherlands to top points table

FIH Pro League: India beat Netherlands to top points table

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

India are now atop the leaderboard with five points from two games, but the Manpreet Singh-led side conceded a point to the Netherlands after drawing (during the regulation time) the second match of the contest on Sunday.

Dilpreet 'tricks' India to big win against Oman

Dilpreet 'tricks' India to big win against Oman

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Young striker Dilpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India crushed Oman 11-0.

Top economic forecasters see no repeat of 2013 sell-off

Top economic forecasters see no repeat of 2013 sell-off

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

India's economy is in much better shape to weather tighter U.S. monetary policy.

Legislators cannot be debarred from practising as advocates: SC

Legislators cannot be debarred from practising as advocates: SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The apex court said that although the legislators are deemed to be public servants, their status is unique and certainly not one of a full-time salaried employee of any person, government, firm, corporation or concern as such.

'Telegrams gave us our bread and identity'

'Telegrams gave us our bread and identity'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Memories of an era gone by are all that remains for telegraphists, considered the backbone of the historic 163-year-old telegram service, which bids its final adieu.

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The thanks-giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities on Sunday morning to honour the police personnel deployed in enforcement of the nationwide lockdown, officials said. It will be followed by fly-pasts by fighter and transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, covering a sizeable number of cities and towns across the country between 10 am and 11 am, officials said.

'Y-level security JUST for being an ex-minister'?

'Y-level security JUST for being an ex-minister'?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed surprise over former ministers getting security cover and questioned a former minister from Uttar Pradesh about why he was seeking police protection. "Can you get Y security just because you are an ex-minister? We are unable to understand," a bench of justices Gyan Sudha Misra and Madan B Lokur asked Ramveer Upadhyay, a minister in the previous Mayawati government, who was stripped of his security when the SP came to power.

SC refuses to remove ex-DGP from Vikas Dubey panel

SC refuses to remove ex-DGP from Vikas Dubey panel

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it would not allow the petitioners, who had referred to statements given by Gupta to the media for seeking his removal, to cast aspersions on the member of inquiry commission.

HC notice to Jay Shah on Wire's plea challenging lower court's gag order

HC notice to Jay Shah on Wire's plea challenging lower court's gag order

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The Wire argued that the lower court's order prohibiting it from publishing any article related to Jay Shah was a curtailment of the Constitutional freedom of speech and expression.

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday declared a list of 62 candidates out of a total of 70 for the February 7 Delhi assembly elections, with its chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi contesting from Krishna Nagar and former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar seat.

Vajpayee's funeral at Smriti Sthal on Friday

Vajpayee's funeral at Smriti Sthal on Friday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

After the people pay their homage for an hour on Friday morning, the late prime minister's body will be taken to the BJP headquarters where it will lie in state before the funeral.

Rupinder, Uthappa ignored for Hockey World League semi-final

Rupinder, Uthappa ignored for Hockey World League semi-final

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Four key players, including ace drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and midfielder S K Uthappa, were dropped from India's 18-man squad for the Hockey World League semi-final, in Antwerp, Belgium, from June 20 to July 5. Besides Rupinder and Uthappa, forwards Mandeep Singh and Satbir Singh got the axe.

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Pragya to be tried under anti-terror law, IPC, not MCOCA

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Pragya to be tried under anti-terror law, IPC, not MCOCA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

It discharged three accused -- Shyam Sahu, Shivnarayan Kalsangra and Praveen Takalki -- from the case.

Will India-Pak Olympics hockey qualifier be in Europe?

Will India-Pak Olympics hockey qualifier be in Europe?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is planning to have India and Pakistan play their home and away matches in Europe if the arch-rivals face off in the Olympic qualifying tournament for a berth at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Court calls for medical report of Dec 16 gang-rape accused

Court calls for medical report of Dec 16 gang-rape accused

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The fast track court hearing the December 16 gang-rape case on Wednesday called for a complete medical status report of one of the accused who was admitted in a hospital on Tuesday night.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

BSNL to hive off telecom biz, to issue tender

BSNL to hive off telecom biz, to issue tender

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Company has around 70,000 towers and it will explore various business models that can realise value of its infrastructure

Google may replace passwords with physical keys

Google may replace passwords with physical keys

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The firm's security experts, including an Indian, are set to publish their findings next month, the Daily Mail reported.

MRPL retracts Haldia PetChem buyout plan

MRPL retracts Haldia PetChem buyout plan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Cites legal battle among latter's promoters as reason for staying away from cash-strapped venture.

BSNL chief on what plagues the behemoth

BSNL chief on what plagues the behemoth

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

He says he's now confident of arresting its decline through various measures, including renewed focus on landline and mobile services, sorting out procurement problems and outsourcing unutilised space and tower management.

End of the road for former hockey captain Sardar?

End of the road for former hockey captain Sardar?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Veteran midfielder Sardar Singh was on Friday dropped from India's 18-member squad for next month's Hockey World League Final, while the fit-again Rupinder Pal Singh and Birendra Lakra made comebacks.

Indians win 20 medal in Special Olympics Winter Games

Indians win 20 medal in Special Olympics Winter Games

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Indian athletes have won 20 medals, including six gold, in the ongoing 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games at Pyeong Chang, South Korea.

Complaint against Robert Vadra dismissed

Complaint against Robert Vadra dismissed

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

A local court on Friday dismissed a complaint filed against Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra for his reported comment 'mango man in banana republic' on a social networking site.

Rape victim's mother collapses, doctors say now stable

Rape victim's mother collapses, doctors say now stable

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Unable to bear the loss of her daughter, the 45-year-old mother of the Delhi gangrape victim collapsed on Sunday and rushed to a city hospital where doctors said her condition was stable.

India thrash Lanka 20-0 in yet another goalfest, face Malaysia in men's hockey semis

India thrash Lanka 20-0 in yet another goalfest, face Malaysia in men's hockey semis

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Defending champions India made a mockery of Sri Lankan challenge pumping in 20 goals to remain unbeaten in the pool stages, setting up a tricky semi-final clash against Malaysia in the men's hockey competition at the Asian Games in Jakarta, on Tuesday.

Is Kejriwal's address fake? Cancel nomination, demand BJP, Cong

Is Kejriwal's address fake? Cancel nomination, demand BJP, Cong

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

AAP chief has violated of model code of conduct, claim BJP, Congress.

We've passed with first class, says Bedi after filing nomination

We've passed with first class, says Bedi after filing nomination

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Filing her nomination papers from East Delhi's Krishna Nagar, Bharatiya Janata Party chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said that her responsibility has increased after being fielded from the party's "traditional" seat.

'Modi can be a divisive politician'

'Modi can be a divisive politician'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'It is inevitable when he pleases those who share his Hindutva ideology that at the same time he can alienate those who do not feel he speaks for them.'

Bouncers at Delhi hospital for doctors' safety

Bouncers at Delhi hospital for doctors' safety

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The hospital in the heart of the city has witnessed maximum cases of violence against doctors, who had protested for days together last year after one of their colleagues was assaulted by a patient's relative.

No stay on Citizenship Act, SC to examine its validity

No stay on Citizenship Act, SC to examine its validity

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The SC issued notice to the Centre on the batch of pleas seeking stay on the operation of the law.

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

While the government has claimed significant increase in funds for farm credit, PMKSY and PKVY, facts show a different story.

Mumbai take three points from Railways match

Mumbai take three points from Railways match

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Mumbai earned three points on the basis of the 144-run first innings lead after bundling out Railways for 426 in their Group 'A' Ranji Trophy match that ended in a draw on fourth and final day, in Mumbai, on Monday. Having taken a massive lead, Mumbai, 570 all out in their first innings, went on to pile 230 for 5 in their second.

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'We chew paan and spit it out on Mother India and then chant Vande Mataram. Throw garbage and then chant Vande Mataram... , the PM said.

Two new faces in India's squad for Champions Trophy hockey

Two new faces in India's squad for Champions Trophy hockey

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Striker Gurwinder Singh Chandi failed to make the cut as Hockey India announced an 18-member squad, led by Sadar Singh, for the eight-nation Hero men's Champions Trophy, in Bhubaneswar, from December 6-14. Lalit Upadhyay, who was capped nine times earlier, has been drafted in place of Chandi in the squad, named by Hockey India selectors after trials at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi on November 18.

1993 Mumbai blasts death row convict Tahir Merchant dies

1993 Mumbai blasts death row convict Tahir Merchant dies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Merchant had arranged the finance for the blasts, and was also linked to conspirators Tiger Memon and Dawood Ibrahim.

Himalayan rebuff to Modi's Nepal policy

Himalayan rebuff to Modi's Nepal policy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's unpopularity coincides with China lengthening its shadows in Nepal, says Rajeev Sharma.