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Jolt to Gautam Gambir as court orders fresh probe into cheating case

Jolt to Gautam Gambir as court orders fresh probe into cheating case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Special Judge Vishal Gogne set aside a magisterial court order, saying it reflected "inadequate expression of mind" in deciding the allegations against Gambhir.

45 New F&O Stocks May Shake Up Nifty, Sensex

45 New F&O Stocks May Shake Up Nifty, Sensex

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Among the new entries, the largest by market capitalisation are LIC, Avenue Supermarts (DMart), Adani Green Energy, Zomato and Jio Financial Services.

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The BJP and Congress have called out the 'Delhi model' as a hoax, built on sustained propaganda when the ground reality is different.

How To Turn 1 Cr Into 100 Cr

How To Turn 1 Cr Into 100 Cr

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Let's explore three different ways to reach the Rs 100-crore mark, each taking advantage of the power of compounding, consistent investing, and some smart planning

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Meet Uddhav's Muslim Mavalas

Meet Uddhav's Muslim Mavalas

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'If there is Sabka Saath, then why are you only talking about Hindu-Muslim?'

'Ravan Bhakt', 'Ghoshna Mantri': Slangs heat up Delhi poll

'Ravan Bhakt', 'Ghoshna Mantri': Slangs heat up Delhi poll

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections have turned into a fierce battleground of slogans, one-liners, and AI-generated memes between the three main contenders: AAP, BJP, and Congress. From the AAP branding the BJP as the "Bharatiya Jhootha Party" (Indian Liar Party) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the AAP "AAP-Daa" (disaster), the war of words has taken center stage. With the poll results set to be announced on February 8, the elections are being viewed as a referendum on the AAP's governance model, which emphasizes free welfare schemes. The ruling party faces stiff competition from a resurgent BJP that is seeking to return to power in the capital after a gap of more than 25 years. The Congress, although a long shot, hopes to regain its lost ground.

Is This The Future Of Television?

Is This The Future Of Television?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'If you are watching cricket and don't want to leave the screen, you could check the menu and order through Zomato (or any other app) from a small part of your screen. That is what we are working towards.'

Poonch terror attack: Rs 20 lakh bounty placed on 2 terrorists

Poonch terror attack: Rs 20 lakh bounty placed on 2 terrorists

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Five IAF personnel were injured in the attack on Saturday evening near Shahsitar and one of them later succumbed to injuries at a military hospital.

Maharashtra re-introduces Bill to curb 'urban Naxals'

Maharashtra re-introduces Bill to curb 'urban Naxals'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has re-introduced the Special Public Security Bill in the state assembly, aiming to combat 'urban Naxalism'. The bill, which seeks to criminalize activities deemed to disrupt public order, has faced criticism from opposition parties who argue it could stifle dissent. The proposed law will be referred to a joint select committee for review and is expected to be passed in the monsoon session next year.

What You Can Now Expect Every Election

What You Can Now Expect Every Election

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A freebie once granted can hardly be discontinued. All that can happen is to substitute it with a bigger freebie, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Maternal deaths: Karnataka health minister 'ready to resign'

Maternal deaths: Karnataka health minister 'ready to resign'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Another maternal death has been reported at the Ballari Medical College and Research Centre (BMCRC), bringing the total number of such fatalities in the past month to five.

Maha court acquits ex-corporator among 6 in extortion, assault cases

Maha court acquits ex-corporator among 6 in extortion, assault cases

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A special court in Thane, India, has acquitted six individuals, including a former corporator, in an extortion case. The court cited "lack of evidence" and "procedural lapses" by the prosecution, as well as "unreliable testimonies" of witnesses, as reasons for granting the accused the benefit of doubt.

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation.

'Stop some poll guarantees': K'taka Cong MLA draws ire

'Stop some poll guarantees': K'taka Cong MLA draws ire

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The ruling party MLA from Vijayanagara suggested that the election guarantees have made it difficult to provide houses to the poor in the state.

Malviya sends Rs 10-cr defamation to Kolkata lawyer over FB allegation

Malviya sends Rs 10-cr defamation to Kolkata lawyer over FB allegation

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

In the notice, Malviya's lawyer said Sinha, in a post on Facebook, made "some false and defamatory allegation" with an intention to harm his client's reputation.

MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday released its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, promising free cervical cancer vaccines for girls aged 9 to 16 and and two optional leave days for women employees during menstruation.

Coal scam: Justice Viswanathan recuses himself

Coal scam: Justice Viswanathan recuses himself

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Justice Vishwanathan said he was in "the Common Cause (the NGO which had filed the PIL in coal scam cases). This case was of the ED (Enforcement Directorate), but still...".

Will RBI's new Guv usher a growth-propping rate cut in 2025?

Will RBI's new Guv usher a growth-propping rate cut in 2025?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The RBI under former governor Shaktikanta Das resisted pressures to cut interest rates through 2024 as it kept its 'Arjuna's eye' trained on inflation, but the central bank under a new detail-oriented head will soon have to take a call if it can continue sacrificing growth. Das, a career bureaucrat who in 2016 oversaw Prime Minister Narendra Modi's highly disruptive demonetisation move, left a lasting legacy as he demitted office towards the end of 2024 after expertly navigating monetary policy for six years, the highlight of which was steering India's recovery through the pandemic.

Cong moves privilege motion against Shah over Ambedkar remarks

Cong moves privilege motion against Shah over Ambedkar remarks

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Kharge claimed that the wording as well as the tone and tenor of the remarks made by the Home minister "are clearly satirical and made in a very bad taste".

Why You Need A Child Insurance Plan

Why You Need A Child Insurance Plan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'They take care of the problem: How can I ensure my child's education and other goals are not compromised, even if I am not around?'

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday questioned the justification behind reducing and waiving police protection charges levied during cricket matches in Maharashtra with a retrospective effect from the year 2011, and said "something is amiss".

What Sudha And Akshata Murty Don't Want...

What Sudha And Akshata Murty Don't Want...

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Sudha and Akshata Murthy's candid confessions about each other.

Know How To Plan Your Taxes

Know How To Plan Your Taxes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'If you invest in a rush at the last moment, you could compromise on selecting the best tax-saving options.'

Days after Lalu's offer, comes Nitish's reply

Days after Lalu's offer, comes Nitish's reply

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday snubbed the Rashtriya Janata Dal, headed by his arch-rival Lalu Prasad Yadav, stating that he had forged alliances 'by mistake' with the opposition party which 'did nothing' while in power.

12 Bengal docs suspended over expired IV fluid death case

12 Bengal docs suspended over expired IV fluid death case

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The West Bengal government has suspended 12 doctors of Midnapore Medical College and Hospital for negligence following the death of a woman and four others falling ill after childbirth. The incident is alleged to have been caused by the administration of 'expired' intravenous fluid. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a government job to the family of the deceased woman.

ED raids Shilpa Shetty's husband in porn films case

ED raids Shilpa Shetty's husband in porn films case

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided the premises of businessman Raj Kundra, the husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, and some others as part of a money laundering case linked to alleged distribution of pornographic content. Around 15 locations in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh are being searched. The probe pertains to the role of suspects in alleged distribution of pornographic content through mobile applications and other modes.

Youtuber murder: Foreign pistols, phones seized from aides of Arsh Dalla

Youtuber murder: Foreign pistols, phones seized from aides of Arsh Dalla

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

The official said Sukhvinder's brother Satpal possibly transferred Rs 2.50 lakh from Canada to his cousin Jitu Singh alias Jita in Gwalior to facilitate the November 7 killing.

Parliament adjourned amid chaos over 'Cong-Soros' link

Parliament adjourned amid chaos over 'Cong-Soros' link

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day after repeated disruptions amid uproarious scenes as members of treasury and opposition benches traded charges on the Soros and Adani issues.

Saif attack suspect held, remanded for 5 days

Saif attack suspect held, remanded for 5 days

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

According to the Mumbai police, the accused worked as a waiter at a restaurant, and a briefing regarding the case will take place later at the DCP zone IX office at 9 am.

Judge, not an agent: Union Minister slams K'taka Covid panel chief

Judge, not an agent: Union Minister slams K'taka Covid panel chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Joshi said that the D'Cunha Commission released an interim report without issuing a notice to Yediyurappa or Ramulu.

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Before the IPL Auction 2025, Rediff.com delves into the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history, exploring their impact on the game and the factors that have made them so valuable.

Tips To Buy Term Insurance Policies

Tips To Buy Term Insurance Policies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Self-employed individuals often face hurdles in buying term insurance due to financial documentation that doesn't fully reflect their earnings. This complicates underwriting.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Mid, Smallcap Stocks In Bear Market

Mid, Smallcap Stocks In Bear Market

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Investors may have made money in mid and smallcaps due to market momentum, but now they need to focus on fundamentals.'

Salman's security beefed up after fresh threat; caller traced to K'taka

Salman's security beefed up after fresh threat; caller traced to K'taka

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

The threat message was received on the Mumbai traffic police helpline and an officer read it around midnight, the official said.

Asset quality risk, a worry for IndusInd

Asset quality risk, a worry for IndusInd

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A Rs 525-crore contingency provision during the July-September period led to a 19 per cent fall in IndusInd Bank's share price on Friday (October 25). Contingency provisions are generally made when a lender expects more bad loans in the coming quarters. Shares of the bank on Tuesday (October 29) declined 1.53 per cent to settle at Rs 1,038.2 apiece on the BSE.

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The incident sparked a political blame game in the state where bypolls to nine assembly seats will be held on November 20. Opposition parties blamed the BJP government in the state and said the deaths raise serious questions about the negligence of the administration.

How To Stay Safe From UPI Frauds

How To Stay Safe From UPI Frauds

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Link your UPI app to a separate bank account or wallet that has only a limited sum.

Modi's pre-Maha poll foreign visit shows...: Telangana CM

Modi's pre-Maha poll foreign visit shows...: Telangana CM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Reddy dared the saffron party to prove its claim that the Congress government in the southern state did not fulfil its poll guarantees.