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Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Khurshid, Lallu, Shukla in Cong's new UP poll panel

Khurshid, Lallu, Shukla in Cong's new UP poll panel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Gearing up for the assembly polls next year, the Congress on Wednesday constituted the election committee for Uttar Pradesh, which includes state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid, Rajeev Shukla and R P N Singh.

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Parliament has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, recently. The objective of the Act is to invite investments from the private sector, including foreign companies, for mining minerals such as lithium and other critical minerals. Other than lithium, some of these minerals were classified as atomic minerals, including beryl and beryllium, niobium, titanium, tantalum and zirconium.

UP govt forms judicial panel to probe Lakhimpur incident

UP govt forms judicial panel to probe Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'The Governor is pleased to appoint Justice High Court, Allahabad (retd) Pradeep Kumar Srivastava as a single-member Commission of enquiry with Headquarters at Lakhimpur Kheri'

Corporate spying: 2 oil ministry staff among 5 held

Corporate spying: 2 oil ministry staff among 5 held

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

More arrests are likely in this case, being probed by the elite crime branch, in the next couple of days.

UP court grants bail to Kejriwal in cases of electoral offences

UP court grants bail to Kejriwal in cases of electoral offences

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Booked in two cases for allegedly disturbing communal harmony and committing other electoral offences during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on Monday granted bail by a special court for lawmakers in Sultanpur.

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

A private member resolution seeking that the government implement the recommendations of the Sachar Committee report and other reports that have discussed the educational and social backwardness of Muslims and enact a legislation for the prevention of atrocities against minorities was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Tikait gives UP govt week's ultimatum to arrest MoS's son

Tikait gives UP govt week's ultimatum to arrest MoS's son

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Tikait said the minister's son was seen by many people at the spot on the fateful day.

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'When in both post-mortems, doctors say that he was not shot, we had not option left but to cremated him'

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Tikait says PM Modi was supporter of MSP law when he was CM

I have been brought here forcibly: Labourer at Modi rally

I have been brought here forcibly: Labourer at Modi rally

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

"I have been brought here forcibly from my rented room in Rambagh (area of the city)," Manoj Kumar, a labourer from Bihar, said.

SC asks EPS, OPS to maintain status quo, directs Madras HC to hear plea

SC asks EPS, OPS to maintain status quo, directs Madras HC to hear plea

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Madras high court to adjudicate in three weeks the pleas filed by O Panneerselvam (OPS) and others against the July 11 general council meet of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in which OPS was expelled from the party.

Do Sci-Fi Movies Like Brahmastra Make Money?

Do Sci-Fi Movies Like Brahmastra Make Money?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While we wait to see just how good Brahmastra is and how well it does at the box office, Joginder Tuteja looks at how sci-fi movies have done in recent times.

UP polls: Victory margin less than 5,000 in 49 seats

UP polls: Victory margin less than 5,000 in 49 seats

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

According to the results announced on Thursday, 25 Samajwadi Party candidates were defeated by less than 5,000 votes while a similar fate awaited three nominees of the Rashtriya Lok Dal.

How HDIL MD Sarang Wadhawan's party ended

How HDIL MD Sarang Wadhawan's party ended

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Analysts say that PMC Bank case is only going to make matters worse for HDIL and the Wadhawans.

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

A large number of farmers on Tuesday squatted at the gates of the district headquarters in Karnal, locked in a showdown with Haryana's Bharatiya Janata Party-led government over a police lathi-charge last month.

Delhi heist case: Key accused lands in police net

Delhi heist case: Key accused lands in police net

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Another accused in the sensational Rs 8 crore heist at Lajpat Nagar was arrested in New Delhi on Monday with police saying that he was one of the key henchmen involved in the plot.

Railway Board restructuring gets green flag

Railway Board restructuring gets green flag

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The board will now be headed by Vinod Kumar Yadav as chairman and CEO, and it will have four other members.

Crash Course Review

Crash Course Review

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Annu Kapoor delivers a fine performance in this not-so-novel Web series about Kota and its IIT coaching system, says Namrata Thakker.

New tax regime: Big unexplained expenditure may lead to I-T review

New tax regime: Big unexplained expenditure may lead to I-T review

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Tax consultants and chartered accountants have started receiving a flurry of calls from their clients - both corporate and individuals - seeking clarity over changes in the reassessment regime made during the recently concluded Budget Session of Parliament. Tax experts apprehend the amendments may lead to the income-tax (I-T) department sending out more notices. The new provisions, effective from April 1, have extended the scope for tax sleuths to reopen the past assessments.

Selling badges, stickers: Business thrives at farmers' stir

Selling badges, stickers: Business thrives at farmers' stir

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

With the protesting farmers staying put at the border point of the national capital for over six weeks now, a number of small business have sprung up at the site, the newest being sale of pro-protest badges and stickers.

Govt has started maligning judges, new trend, unfortunate: CJI Ramana

Govt has started maligning judges, new trend, unfortunate: CJI Ramana

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday termed as "unfortunate" and rued the "new trend" of maligning judges by governments if judicial pronouncements are not as per their liking.

Negligence obliterated GAIL pipeline in AP

Negligence obliterated GAIL pipeline in AP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

The petroleum ministry has blamed negligence for causing the devastating fire at state-owned gas transporter GAIL India Ltd's gas pipeline in Andhra Pradesh that killed 22 people.

'Not paradise, it's hell': Migrants won't return to Kashmir again

'Not paradise, it's hell': Migrants won't return to Kashmir again

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Thousands of labourers, mostly Hindus and some Muslims, from different states arrived at railway stations and bus stands in Jammu and Udhampur after leaving the Valley.

What made Aap Ki Kasam filmmaker J Om Prakash so good

What made Aap Ki Kasam filmmaker J Om Prakash so good

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Prolific and passionate, Omji's cinema is far more valuable than we think.

Hrithik Roshan's grandfather J Om Prakash passes away

Hrithik Roshan's grandfather J Om Prakash passes away

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Filmmaker J Om Prakash passed into the ages on Wednesday morning. He was 92.

We did not keep anyone in dark, says Swaraj; slams Congress

We did not keep anyone in dark, says Swaraj; slams Congress

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

She said no government can declare anyone dead without proof and her government does not believe in the theory of 'missing, believed to be killed'.

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Since the historic judgment of the apex court that paved the way for the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town, a large number of devotees have been flocking to Ayodhya, several among them making their maiden visit to the city.

Is Modi weighing his options on Pakistan?

Is Modi weighing his options on Pakistan?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is no conceivable reason for any big power to put road blocks on the path of an India-Pakistan normalisation process, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

These individuals largely include businessmen associated with companies, including the dummy ones, in sectors ranging from real estate, financial services, technology and telecom to paints, home decoration, textiles, engineering goods, gems and jewellery. Several of these persons and their companies are said to be based in Kolkata, Gujarat, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.

Pro Kabaddi League goes biannual after early success

Pro Kabaddi League goes biannual after early success

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Stadiums across eight cities have often been packed and the second season witnessed a 20 percent rise in viewership, and the third edition which concluded last month saw a further 35 percent increase.

'It was like a war': Border residents live in fear of bombs and bullets

'It was like a war': Border residents live in fear of bombs and bullets

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Many border residents say that they have been witnessing death closely since the repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The Indian Air Force is monitoring the developments along the western front, he said.

PIX: Mouni attends a birthday party

PIX: Mouni attends a birthday party

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Producer Anand Pandit, who has made such films like Chehre, PM Narendra Modi, Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3, hosted a Musical Fiesta on his birthday at his residence. Many film folk, who have worked with him, made sure to attend.

'Didn't want Rafale deal to go Bofors way'

'Didn't want Rafale deal to go Bofors way'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'We were against politicisation of the defence acquisition process. It was a question of capability of the air force'

Pegasus inquiry panel found malware in 5 out of 29 phones: SC

Pegasus inquiry panel found malware in 5 out of 29 phones: SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court-appointed panels probing the unauthorised use of Pegasus found some kind of malware in five mobile phones out of the 29 examined but it could not be concluded that it was due to the Israeli spyware.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

CBI officer probing Asthana sent to Andamans, team disbanded

CBI officer probing Asthana sent to Andamans, team disbanded

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

M Nageswar Rao, who took over the duties and functions of CBI director late on Tuesday night, appointed Satish Dagar as superintendent of police to probe the case, they said.

HDIL, Wadhawan Group in mega realty deal

HDIL, Wadhawan Group in mega realty deal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The two signed the deal almost six years after a business restructuring announced by them.

5 Lata Mangeshkar-R D Burman Gems

5 Lata Mangeshkar-R D Burman Gems

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Rahul Dev Burman's collaboration with Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar was unique, but he saved his best for Lata Mangeshkar.