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Rajnath reviews country's security situation in wake of Pulwama attack

Rajnath reviews country's security situation in wake of Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

During the meeting, top security officials briefed the home minister about the prevailing situation in the country, including along the Indo-Pak border, a home ministry official said.

Why Drug Prices Won't Increase This Year

Why Drug Prices Won't Increase This Year

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The government has been stringent with pricing changes. Prices of 651 essential medicines came down from April 1, 2023 by 6.73 per cent with the government capping ceiling prices of these drugs.

EC suspends Telangana DGP for meeting Cong chief

EC suspends Telangana DGP for meeting Cong chief

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Election Commission on Sunday ordered the suspension of Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar for violation of the model code of conduct amid the counting of votes, sources said.

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Preliminary probe revealed that the jawan stumbled and fell which caused his automatic rifle to fire and he received two bullet injuries in his chest.

Polaris' Jain, Malhotra yet to get back passports

Polaris' Jain, Malhotra yet to get back passports

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

The impasse over the return of Polaris chief Arun Jain and his colleague Rajiv Malhotra from Jakarta continued for the fourth day on Monday with the local police yet to return their passports.\n\n\n\n

Gems, jewellery to rise 18%

Gems, jewellery to rise 18%

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Gems and jewellery exports are set to rise 17.8 per cent to $33 billion.

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The bill to amend the law governing Waqf boards proposes far-reaching changes in the Wakf Act, 1995, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

Can't fight elections, don't have money: Sitharaman

Can't fight elections, don't have money: Sitharaman

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said she declined the offer of the Bharatiya Janata Party to contest elections pleading that she did not have the 'kind of funds' required for fighting the Lok Sabha polls.

IB, RAW chiefs get 6 months extension; to continue till LS polls

IB, RAW chiefs get 6 months extension; to continue till LS polls

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The decision to extend the tenure of the two intelligence chiefs was taken due to the forthcoming general election by the prime minister-led Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

LG to invest Rs 55 crore in India

LG to invest Rs 55 crore in India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

LG electronics India Ltd would invest Rs 55 crore (Rs 550 million) in plant and machinery and product development in the country, which would include manufacturing front-loading washing machines.

Sonia absolves DMK in Rajiv case

Sonia absolves DMK in Rajiv case

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

'There was some misunderstanding on the issue,' she said after meeting DMK president M Karunanidhi.

Proof against Chandraswami in Rajiv's case: CBI

Proof against Chandraswami in Rajiv's case: CBI

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

CBI counsel Mohammed Shakeel told Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravinder Dudeja that the agency wanted to show the evidence to the court.

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

From Instagram to X, social media platforms, in the run-up to the polls have seen bitter poster wars and even bitter meme battles for political one-upmanship.

3 employees of Noida pharma arrested in Uzbek cough syrup death case

3 employees of Noida pharma arrested in Uzbek cough syrup death case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Three employees of a Noida-based pharmaceutical firm, whose cough syrup is alleged to have led to the death of 18 children in Uzbekistan last year, were arrested on charges of manufacturing and sale of adulterated drugs, officials said.

Why Prem Granth deserved better

Why Prem Granth deserved better

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Rajiv Kapoor was the true inheritor of his father Raj Kapoor's mantle, especially in the use of music and songs, feels Subhash K Jha.

ED arrests Maltese man who helped Kamal Nath's nephew in Rs 354-cr bank fraud

ED arrests Maltese man who helped Kamal Nath's nephew in Rs 354-cr bank fraud

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Nitin Bhatnagar, a Maltese citizen and a former relationship manager of the Bank of Singapore, was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on Tuesday.

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday told the Madras high court that fresh probe into Rajiv Gandhi assassination case could be not done based "only on allegations without fresh materials supporting them."

FPIs bet on financial services sector; inject Rs 14,205 cr in Nov

FPIs bet on financial services sector; inject Rs 14,205 cr in Nov

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Indian financial services space seems to be in a sweet spot as foreign investors have made a net investment of Rs 14,205 crore ($2.1 billion) in the sector in November amid strong credit growth and manageable non-performing loan portfolio. The investment comes following a net withdrawal of Rs 4,686 crore from financial services stocks in October on account of profit booking. Overall, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a net investment of Rs 36,238 crore in the country's equity markets in November.

The Kapoors bid farewell to Krishnaji

The Kapoors bid farewell to Krishnaji

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Bollywood grieves for Krishna Raj Kapoor.

Rajnath vows to avenge attack; CCS to meet on Friday

Rajnath vows to avenge attack; CCS to meet on Friday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Experts of the NSG and investigators of the NIA are being sent to Jammu and Kashmir to join the probe into the terror attack.

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The CBI contended before the Delhi high court on Tuesday that there were glaring illegalities in the trial court judgment that acquitted former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

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.

Nearly 200 cases of black fungus in Delhi hospitals

Nearly 200 cases of black fungus in Delhi hospitals

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had on Thursday said the city government will declare black fungus an epidemic if need arises.

'If Prabhakaran thinks somebody has to go, he goes'

'If Prabhakaran thinks somebody has to go, he goes'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'That it was the LTTE was known in three weeks's time.'

What Did Kiara, Kartik WIN?!

What Did Kiara, Kartik WIN?!

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The IWM BUZZ Digital Awards 2022 were presented on May 15 at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai.

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state, told a bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose that whenever there is an allegation that a probe is not being carried fairly, the court takes the facts into account and then transfers the case to CBI after a prima facie conclusion.

Delhi health minister hospitalised, tests negative for COVID-19

Delhi health minister hospitalised, tests negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal hoped that Jain recovers soon.

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

IPS officers Arvind Kumar and Samant Kumar Goel to head IB and RAW respectively.

10 signs Amit Shah is 2nd only to Modi

10 signs Amit Shah is 2nd only to Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Modi has entrusted Amit Shah with the task of coordinating all the agencies with their power to monitor movement and phone calls, says R Rajagopalan.

Delhi health minister's Covid-19 condition improves

Delhi health minister's Covid-19 condition improves

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Satyendar Jain, who was in charge of the health department of Delhi government and tested positive for COVID-19, was administered plasma therapy in Max hospital in Saket after his condition worsened on Friday.

Alia has Christmas bunch with Ranbir and his family

Alia has Christmas bunch with Ranbir and his family

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The annual tradition of Christmas bunch at Shashi Kapoor's house was carried forward by his son Kunal.

NRC: Little over 10% of people excluded have applied for inclusion

NRC: Little over 10% of people excluded have applied for inclusion

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Besides, less than 200 applications have been received by the authorities challenging the inclusion of the names of suspected illegal immigrants in the NRC, a list of Assam's residents, two months after a window was opened for claims and objections.

How To Shop Smartly

How To Shop Smartly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

During a sale, many store windows invite the shopper with impossible-to-miss visuals announcing '50% Discount'. Only upon entering does the shopper realises that the one rack which fulfils this promise sells items she'd never purchase.

Covid Vaccine: Syringe manufacturers are ramping up

Covid Vaccine: Syringe manufacturers are ramping up

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The Centre is looking to procure around 1 billion syringes between September and December to support the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

Perarivalan's Release Explained

Perarivalan's Release Explained

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Rajiv Gandhi assassination, investigation and trial were all jinxed in parts, recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

Plot to target PM: Sena, Oppn dismiss claim; Rajnath chairs high-level meet

Plot to target PM: Sena, Oppn dismiss claim; Rajnath chairs high-level meet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Union minister Prakash Javadekar said everybody should have condemned such an attempt, more so as India has lost two prime ministers to violence.

PIX: The Kapoors celebrate Babita's birthday

PIX: The Kapoors celebrate Babita's birthday

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The big Kapoor clan had a big celebration!

COVID-19 duty kept doctor away from home for 5 months

COVID-19 duty kept doctor away from home for 5 months

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The nodal officer for novel coronavirus at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital in Delhi has not been home for nearly five months. Duty and fear of spreading the infection among the family members kept him away.

PIX: Kareena, Karisma celebrate dad Randhir's birthday

PIX: Kareena, Karisma celebrate dad Randhir's birthday

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The Kapoor clan gets ready to party!

NHRC recommends CBI probe into Bengal post-poll violence

NHRC recommends CBI probe into Bengal post-poll violence

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The committee, which was formed by the National Human Rights Commission chairman on a direction by a five-judge bench of the high court, also said that these cases should be tried outside the state.