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4 railway policemen booked for thrashing scribe in UP

4 railway policemen booked for thrashing scribe in UP

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Of the four GRP officers, the SHO and a Constable were suspended on Wednesday.

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Several newly-wed couples turned up at polling stations in wedding attire to cast their votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur constituency which went to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

HDFC Bank has reshuffled the portfolios of its senior management team. This is the first major rejig after the amalgamation of HDFC Ltd on July 1. "The runway for our growth is large. This change is being done to bring in a very sharp focus on leveraging what we have built and for enhanced execution," said Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and chief executive of HDFC Bank, explaining the reason for this overhaul.

Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A court in Mumbai restrained a television news channel on Monday from utilising in any form any material related to the FIR registered in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.

Ethanol blending can be lethal for your car

Ethanol blending can be lethal for your car

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

The ethanol blended with petrol needs to be of 99.99 per cent purity.

Senior bureaucrat involved in human trafficking

Senior bureaucrat involved in human trafficking

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a person in connection with the alleged human trafficking of people to Germany, a case in which Special Secretary of External Affairs Ministry Rakesh Kumar has also been named.

Senior IFS officer stripped of post

Senior IFS officer stripped of post

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Senior Indian Foreign Service official Rakesh Kumar allegedly involved in case of human trafficking to Germany has been divested of his charge as special secretary, Economic Relations, in the external affairs ministry.

HC reserves order on Nirmal Baba's petition

HC reserves order on Nirmal Baba's petition

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The Patna high court on Tuesday reserved its order on self-proclaimed godman Nirmal Baba's plea challenging the legality of the non-bailable arrest warrant issued by a court in Araria in Bihar against him.

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

On his 90th birthday, Sukanya Verma highlights a fraction of the legend's marvelous versatility in this curated list of his 25 unique moods.

How UP Police Helped This Indian Return From Saudi

How UP Police Helped This Indian Return From Saudi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'We brought him back within 20 days of the complaint.'

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named its candidates for assembly bypolls in several states, fielding six disqualified MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh assembly in the state days after they joined the party after leaving the Congress.

What movie did you wish the censors hadn't cleared?

What movie did you wish the censors hadn't cleared?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Could the public pay the censors NOT to clear movies that make us want to flee the theatre?

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.

Ashok Kumar Foundation helps slain cops

Ashok Kumar Foundation helps slain cops

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

The Ashok Kumar Foundation screened 68 Pages, a film on HIV/AIDS awareness, at Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts on December 12. Guests were encouraged to donate for the families of 11 poor police constables who died in the terrorist attack on Mumbai. "We will go with Joint Commissioner Rakesh Maria's wife to the 11 policemen's home and personally give the cheque only to the widow," said Bharati, Ashok Kumar's eldest daughter who looks a lot like her il

Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Factionalism is nothing new to Bihar cricket and the ugly infighting that has been running well over two decades has robbed the state of some notable talents, besides attracting the ire of the BCCI.

Cases filed against lawyer who 'sued' Lord Rama

Cases filed against lawyer who 'sued' Lord Rama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A lawyer who filed a case against Lord Rama has been charged with hurting Hindu sentiments.

Best pics 2010: Full horse power!

Best pics 2010: Full horse power!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Here are readers' best photographs from the past year! Where are yours? Send us your pics now!

'Terrorists enter Kashmir via nullahs near border, carry out attacks'

'Terrorists enter Kashmir via nullahs near border, carry out attacks'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Asking them to learn lessons from past incidents, former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the Border Security Force should try to plug holes in the border as militants were "repeatedly" using routes like nullahs or riverine areas to carry out attacks.

Super 30's Anand Kumar meets Hrithik

Super 30's Anand Kumar meets Hrithik

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'When I agreed to visit Hrithikji at his residence, I was not sure of how I would be welcomed.' 'But the minute I walked into his beautiful home, I was made to feel comfortable.' 'He is humble, attentive and warm,' Anand Kumar tells Subhash K Jha.

IAF inducts first Su-30 MKI squadron in south India

IAF inducts first Su-30 MKI squadron in south India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The move is seen as a gamechanger in guarding the strategically important Indian Ocean Region.

J&K: Two armymen killed in encounter

J&K: Two armymen killed in encounter

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Two army personnel have been killed in an encounter with six suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in the Poonch sector close to the Line of Control. The six terrorists, including JeM local commander Abu Dawood, have been encircled by the security forces amidst intermittent gunfire. The gunbattle, which began on Wednesday, was on till last reports came in.

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Flag bearer Tek Chand will lead the Indian contingent -- India will be represented by 54 para athletes, the biggest ever contingent in the history of the Games.

Weekend Watch

Weekend Watch

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian Para Games.

PIX: Bajrang Dal protests against PK in Jammu

PIX: Bajrang Dal protests against PK in Jammu

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Members of the right-wing outfit burn PK posters.

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Experts recommend awaiting the findings of the 2021 Census, which is yet to be conducted, before introducing population control policies.

SC says no trust in UP probe, wants another judge for Lakhimpur violence

SC says no trust in UP probe, wants another judge for Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that a former high court judge monitor the ongoing probe by the Uttar Pradesh police into the October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed in violence during a farmers' protest, saying the investigation was not going the way it expected.

IT firms may report muted Q4 growth, eyes on FY25 guidance

IT firms may report muted Q4 growth, eyes on FY25 guidance

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

With the last quarter of 2023-24 (FY24) expected to have been soft owing to lower discretionary spend and macro uncertainty, many are hoping FY25 will be a year of recovery for the information-technology (IT) industry. The fourth quarter, January-March, is considered soft, and will continue to see the headwinds the sector has been facing. And the sector has entered the new financial year on a weak footing. Analysts are expecting Tier-I firms to report sequential growth of -1 per cent to 1.5 per cent and midcap players' growth may range between 0.7 per cent and 4 per cent.

MP govt orders probe into kissing scene in 'A Suitable Boy'

MP govt orders probe into kissing scene in 'A Suitable Boy'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

An office-bearer of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, the youth wing of the ruling BJP, has claimed the kissing scenes were filmed in a temple in MP's Maheshwar town and submitted a complaint to the Rewa superintendent of police.

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'It is necessary to have a person at the top who can make strict decisions without hesitation. Modiji has done that.'

Court allows CBI to quiz DSP Kumar for 7 days in custody in bribery case

Court allows CBI to quiz DSP Kumar for 7 days in custody in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The court termed the offence as "grave" and noted that there were serious allegations about the involvement of public servants including the accused, who has been charged by the agency of being a part of an extortion racket being run in the garb of investigation.

Bihar: Youth beaten to death for alleged theft

Bihar: Youth beaten to death for alleged theft

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

"Angry villagers beat him to death on the suspicion that he had stolen a statue from their temple," police officials said.

Bihar man arrested for fake videos of attack on migrants in TN

Bihar man arrested for fake videos of attack on migrants in TN

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Economic Offence Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police has booked four persons in connection with the case, they said in a statement.

Human trafficking: MEA awaits probe outcome

Human trafficking: MEA awaits probe outcome

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Special Secretary (Economic Relations) Rakesh Kumar has been named by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a case of alleged human trafficking to Germany.

After 2 engineers shot dead in Bihar, another dead

After 2 engineers shot dead in Bihar, another dead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Close on the heels of the murder of two engineers in Darbhanga district, another engineer was found dead with injury marks on his body in Vaishali district on Tuesday.

CAT 2007: 'Vocabulary is still important'

CAT 2007: 'Vocabulary is still important'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

What should your daily schedule include? How can you best utilise your time between now and CAT? Read on

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Members from the Jayant Chaudhary's Rashtriya Lok Dal too were part of the group, their participation seen as another indication that the party is all set to switch sides from the SP to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

We have 'fair idea' of motive behind Sheena's murder: Rakesh Maria

We have 'fair idea' of motive behind Sheena's murder: Rakesh Maria

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria tonight said the police have a fair idea of the motive behind the murder of Sheena Bora but declined to elaborate saying the "third accused" (Sanjeev Khanna) was yet to be interrogated.

Liquidation share in insolvency cases on the decline, shows IBBI data

Liquidation share in insolvency cases on the decline, shows IBBI data

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

From almost 60 per cent as of December 2019, the share of liquidations in the mode of closure of total Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) cases came down to 44 per cent till September 2023, data by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) shows. Experts say the decreasing trend in liquidations under the IBC in India can be largely attributed to the initial economic conditions of companies entering the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). IBC experts also say the trend shows a certain stabilisation in IBC with the Code now rid of legacy bankruptcy issues.