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RCom pays Rs 5,384 cr as spectrum liberalisation fee to DoT

RCom pays Rs 5,384 cr as spectrum liberalisation fee to DoT

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Spectrum trading will happen in 9 circles.

Robert Vadra gets interim bail in money laundering case

Robert Vadra gets interim bail in money laundering case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The case relates to allegations of money laundering in the purchase of a London-based property -- located at 12, Bryanston Square -- worth 1.9 million pounds, which is allegedly owned by Vadra.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

While the term of 288-member Maharashtra assembly ends on November 9, that of the 90-member Haryana assembly expires on November 2.

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Union home ministry, from its North Block office atop the Raisina Hill in New Delhi, kept a 'constant and engaging' vigil across the country with central paramilitary forces, intelligence agencies and state police forces in toe.

Hey, this is what India needs to know about

Hey, this is what India needs to know about

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Here's a list of the things we should be reading more about in the media,' says Mitali Saran.

'Don't hound me,' Srinivasan tells media

'Don't hound me,' Srinivasan tells media

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

N Srinivasan refuses to confirm whether he is back in office as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Ashram showdown: Supporters being evacuated, several hundreds held

Ashram showdown: Supporters being evacuated, several hundreds held

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Efforts to arrest self-styled 'godman' Rampal, who is holed up in his ashram in Barwala, Haryana will continue, police said on Wednesday morning after suspending the operation overnight following clashes between his supporters and security personnel that left over 200 people injured.

Gadkari's Congress Googly To Modi

Gadkari's Congress Googly To Modi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Is anyone in the BJP listening -- to what Nitin Gadkari had to say, but possibly left unsaid? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Joshi, once a close aide of the Sadhvi before they fell out over some dispute, was shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas on December 29, 2007 in Audyogik Police station area.

21 IPS officers face CBI probe

21 IPS officers face CBI probe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Twenty-one serving and retired Indian Police Service officers have been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the last three years in 16 different cases ranging from disproportionate assets to destruction of evidence, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

'No chance at all': CEC on simultaneous polls

'No chance at all': CEC on simultaneous polls

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Rawat also said a legal framework is needed to be in place for holding simultaneous polls.

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

It has registered 2,000-plus money laundering cases and about 12,000 forex violation ones in the 14 years since it was established. Yet, its probes have resulted in no more than 13 convictions from nine cases of money laundering since 2005.

'BJP government is doing precious little to stop cattle smuggling'

'BJP government is doing precious little to stop cattle smuggling'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'The previous (Congress) government at least did not veto provisions of the cattle laws.' 'The BJP is actively weakening the provisions.' 'The BJP government tried to export goats from Nagpur for slaughter to the Middle East.' 'The whole country was aghast and offended. We are a country of Ahimsa.' 'The BJP has incentivised the butcher industry so meat export has gone up, live animal export has gone up, leather export is on the rise, smuggling has gone up.'

Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

A bail plea was also moved on his behalf. The court did not give any specific date for hearing the bail plea.

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Painting opponents as the enemy of the State, using fake news, making wild allegations about rival parties, curtailing civil liberties and challenging the Constitution itself are worrying developments.'

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The earlier resolution allowing these developers to charge higher power tariffs, now stands cancelled.

Raje illegally occupying Dholpur Palace: Cong claims, BJP denies

Raje illegally occupying Dholpur Palace: Cong claims, BJP denies

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Congress on Monday accused Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje of "forcible, illegal occupation" of the Dholpur Palace along with Lalit Modi through a private company.

Medha Patkar, Yogendra Yadav arrested outside Mandsaur

Medha Patkar, Yogendra Yadav arrested outside Mandsaur

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

"Our arrest is against the law as no written order was shown to us," Yadav said.

Washout in Parliament's monsoon session over Lalitgate, Vyapam

Washout in Parliament's monsoon session over Lalitgate, Vyapam

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Parliament on Wednesday saw a washout as the Opposition aggressively pressed for ouster of Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, rejecting the government's offer for a debate.

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

As the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday sent a general advisory to all the states and Union territories asking them to deploy adequate security personnel at all sensitive places, political leaders made fresh calls to people not to indulge in making provocative remarks or spreading rumours.

Did the BCCI act in haste?

Did the BCCI act in haste?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Much before the BCCI came out with its probe panel report, many were aware what was coming.

The feud over Indian Readership Survey

The feud over Indian Readership Survey

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The return of Indian Readership Survey numbers has met with a silent response.

BJP back in Gujarat a positive for Tata, Adani power plants

BJP back in Gujarat a positive for Tata, Adani power plants

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

The negotiations for a bail-out of the two plants could see continuity though a weakened BJP majority is a cause of concern among analysts, says Amritha Pillay.

Who says EVMs can be hacked?

Who says EVMs can be hacked?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'Although the Election Commission remains convinced about the EVM's integrity, as a fair umpire of the game it was necessary to travel the last mile to convince political players that the entire process was not only fair but transparently so.' A fascinating excerpt from former Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla's new book, Excerpted from Every Vote Counts: The Story Of India's Elections.

BoR, ICICI merger deal gets shareholders' nod

BoR, ICICI merger deal gets shareholders' nod

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The meeting to approve the merger of Udaipur-based BoR with the country's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank got off to a chaotic start.

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

NHRC issues notices to Centre and governments of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, saying 'the state cannot leave its citizens to die due to the toxic haze.'

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Delhi recorded an air quality index of 315 at 11:10 am. The last time the air quality hit such a poor level was in February.

HC dismisses petition against UP govt's ban on VHP yatra

HC dismisses petition against UP govt's ban on VHP yatra

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Saturday dismissed a petition against the Uttar Pradesh government's ban on Vishwa Hindu Parisha's proposed Yatra from Ayodhya.

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Enforcement Directorate alleged that he was not cooperating and sought his custodial interrogation.

Modi silence over Lalit row exposes BJP's double standards: Cong

Modi silence over Lalit row exposes BJP's double standards: Cong

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Congress on Tuesday said that PM Modi was losing political capital by trying to protect Swaraj through his continued silence on the Lalit Modi issue.

Raje was Lalit Modi's business partner, says Congress

Raje was Lalit Modi's business partner, says Congress

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Troubles for the beleaguered Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje mounted on Friday with the disclosure that she was the beneficiary of investments of over Rs 11 crore made by tainted IPL ex-commissioner Lalit Modi in her son's company at a high premium.

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Authorities across states have identified more than 6,000 people who attended the Nizamuddin Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the biggest COVID-19 hotspot in India.

Legal regime should define what sustainable sand mining is

Legal regime should define what sustainable sand mining is

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

More than legal and illegal mining of sand, the issue which stares us in the face is sustainable sand mining, says Gopal Krishna

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Rawat has a short tenure in his new role, but it is likely going to be an eventful one, reports Sahil Makkar.

A fake encounter of justice?

A fake encounter of justice?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

An accused D G Vanzara gets bail months after Modi emerges as PM and hails it is as a return of 'Achche Din' while the blind-folded lady justice, almost mocks the rest of us, by suggesting that nobody is guilty for the cold blooded killing of Ishrat Jahan, Kauser Bi and the 2,000 odd innocent people in Gujarat, says Shehzad Poonawala.

'A few wrong things here and there doesn't make the IPL bad'

'A few wrong things here and there doesn't make the IPL bad'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly termed the suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals as bad news, but expressed hope that the Indian Premier League will be back on track soon.

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In its morning update, the Union health ministry said the total number of positive cases has reached 2,16,919 with a record spike of 9,304 new cases since Wednesday 8 am across the country, while the death toll has increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233.

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Despite all the controversies, the IPL's brand value hasn't diminished. Instead, says Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, the IPL made the BCCI richer by over Rs 3 billion!

NSUI makes comeback in DUSU polls, bags president, VP posts

NSUI makes comeback in DUSU polls, bags president, VP posts

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

NSUI's Rocky Tusheed won the president's post by a margin of 1,590 votes while ABVP's Mahamedha Nagar defeated NSUI's Minakshi Meena by 2,624 votes to win the post of secretary.