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CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 3

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 3

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 3 of Commonwealth Games.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 2 of Commonwealth Games.

Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

The Lucknow pro submitted a card of 4-under 67 to claim the first day's honours in the Hero Honda Open West golf tournament.

CBI framing Jagan at the behest of Congress: Wife

CBI framing Jagan at the behest of Congress: Wife

Rediff.com19 May 2013

With Jagan Mohan Reddy completing a year in jail after his arrest in a disproportionate assets case, his wife Bharathi on Sunday attacked the Central Bureau of Investigation, alleging it was controlled by partisan interests and had delayed probe to keep him in prison.

Meghalaya Governor: Lack of honesty, work culture retard India's growth

Meghalaya Governor: Lack of honesty, work culture retard India's growth

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

'Human society is a conflict-prone society... You cannot have complete peace of the graveyard... Switzerland had 500 years of peace and what did they produce? The Cuckoo Clock... Italy had always been in turmoil and they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance.' Meghalaya Governor Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary, a former head of the BSF and NSG, in a rare and candid interview with Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Rail bribery scam probe to be over in 3 months: CBI chief

Rail bribery scam probe to be over in 3 months: CBI chief

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The probe into the bribery scandal that led to resignation of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal is expected to be completed within three months, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha said on Tuesday.

CBI grills 2G scam accused Balwa

CBI grills 2G scam accused Balwa

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Balwa arrived at the CBI headquarters and was immediately taken before the special team constituted by CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to probe the matter.

Coal-gate: Will CBI name Ashwani in Supreme Court?

Coal-gate: Will CBI name Ashwani in Supreme Court?

Rediff.com4 May 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to convey to the Supreme Court on Monday that changes were proposed both by Law Minister Ashwani Kumar and Attorney General G M Vahanvati in its status report on investigations into the controversial allocation of coal blocks.

Sixth Saradha investor commits suicide in Bengal

Sixth Saradha investor commits suicide in Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2013

In the sixth case of suicide in connection with the collapsed chit fund company Saradha, a depositor, who had invested his money in the scam-ridden company on Friday committed suicide in South 24 Parganas district.

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'In what must go down as one of the most nonchalant remarks by the head of any hospital, J J Hospital Dean Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar said: 'We do not know where the staff was, but he did not suffer serious wounds'.'

Ties between India, Asean crucial for region: Ansari

Ties between India, Asean crucial for region: Ansari

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Vice President Hamid Ansari, whose last engagement in his 4-day visit to Vietnam was an Indian community reception hosted by Ambassador Ranjit Rae on Thursday afternoon, described the community as an important agent to expand the economic, commercial and technological ties with the Association of South East Asian Nations, Asean. Around 300 Indians from various backgrounds attended the reception.

Insurgents ambush Manipur minister, DIG

Insurgents ambush Manipur minister, DIG

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

It was not yet known whether Manipur's Agriculture Minister K Ranjit and Deputy Inspector General of Police Jathang were injured in the attack that took place at Tingkhanphai in Chandel district.

Rain doesn't deter VVIPs from joining CBI's 50th year bash

Rain doesn't deter VVIPs from joining CBI's 50th year bash

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Conspicuous by their absence with Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her political secretary Ahmad Patel and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi, and Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

'If I came back in a glamorous role, I'd look like a clown'

'If I came back in a glamorous role, I'd look like a clown'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Actress Shilpa Shirodkar discusses her television comeback.

CBI chief expresses regret over 'rape' analogy

CBI chief expresses regret over 'rape' analogy

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Under fire for his "rape" analogy, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Wednesday apologised for his controversial remark and said he has deep sense of regard and respect for women and commitment to gender issues.

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India has lost the race for the post of Interpol secretary general with its executive committee appointing Germany's Juergen Stock as the successor to incumbent Ronald K Noble of the United States.

Madras HC upholds Sinha's appointment as CBI director

Madras HC upholds Sinha's appointment as CBI director

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The Madras High Court today upheld the appointment of senior IPS officer Ranjit Sinha as Director of Central Bureau of Investigation.

Yes, we are caged parrots: CBI chief

Yes, we are caged parrots: CBI chief

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Asked about the scathing remarks of the Supreme Court which had said that CBI was a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice", Sinha told reporters here, "Whatever the Supreme Court said is correct."

Maha, Punjab tighten curbs amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Maha, Punjab tighten curbs amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Maharashtra and Punjab, which are recording a surge in new COVID-19 cases, tightened curbs on Friday and the chief minister of the western state said lockdown is an option, as India added close to 40,000 cases in the biggest daily increase in nearly four months.

CBI director challenges Vahanvati's claim in coal-gate

CBI director challenges Vahanvati's claim in coal-gate

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Monday compounded the woes of Attorney General G E Vahanvati by claiming in his affidavit to the Supreme Court that the top law officer not only "glanced" through the draft status report but also suggested changes in them.

2G probe not polluted by alleged collusion: CBI chief

2G probe not polluted by alleged collusion: CBI chief

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Against the backdrop of alleged collusion between Central Bureau of Investigation prosecutor and an accused in 2G scam, CBI chief Ranjit Sinha today insisted that it has not "polluted" the probe into the case but admitted that the agency's reputation suffers by such incidents.

PM rejects BJP demand for delaying CBI chief appointment

PM rejects BJP demand for delaying CBI chief appointment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday night rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand to hold in abeyance appointment of new Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha and termed as "unwarranted" insinuation the charge that the decision was to preempt the procedure recommended by the Select Committee on Lokpal.

Both law minister and PMO saw coal scam report: CBI admits

Both law minister and PMO saw coal scam report: CBI admits

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Setting off a political bombshell, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Friday submitted before the Supreme Court that the agency's status report on coal allocation scam was "shared" with Law Minister Ashwani Kumar "as desired by him" and that senior officials of PMO and Coal ministry had also seen it.

3 Indians honoured for work in children's literature

3 Indians honoured for work in children's literature

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Three Indians -- an author, illustrator and translator -- have been honoured with diplomas by an international board on books for their work in the area of children's literature.

2G: Chidambaram unlikely to be called by JPC

2G: Chidambaram unlikely to be called by JPC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Notwithstanding strong demand by Bharatiya Janata Party members for calling Finance Minister P Chidambaram, the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining 2G spectrum allocation scam is unlikely to call him or any other minister as witnesses.

For CAT scam brain, charity began at home

For CAT scam brain, charity began at home

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Dr Ranjit Singh not only acquired an MBBS degree for himself but also managed medical degrees for a large number of his kin and well-wishers.

Not under any pressure on 'coal-gate': CBI

Not under any pressure on 'coal-gate': CBI

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Facing criticism for alleged toning down of its report filed before the Supreme Court on coal scam probe under political influence, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday said it is not under "any pressure from any quarter".

Will not invest on R&D in India, says Novartis

Will not invest on R&D in India, says Novartis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The company will continue to introduce products in the country, but not invest in R&D here, Novartis India Ltd Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Ranjit Shahani said at a press conference in Mumbai.

HC orders transfer of 8 cops in Tarn Taran assault case

HC orders transfer of 8 cops in Tarn Taran assault case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday ordered immediate transfer of eight police personnel in the assault case in which a girl was pushed, abused and hit with a baton by policemen in Tarn Taran district.

Akshay Kumar to star in a spy thriller

Akshay Kumar to star in a spy thriller

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Sonia, Rahul in Cong's 1st list of 15 candidates for LS polls

Sonia, Rahul in Cong's 1st list of 15 candidates for LS polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The announcement put an end to speculation that Sonia Gandhi may not contest in the upcoming polls due to health reasons and the party's newly appointed general secretary in-charge (East UP) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may be fielded from her constituency.

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

'It is a diamond which has a very long competitive history.'

No accused or suspect in coal scam let off: CBI director

No accused or suspect in coal scam let off: CBI director

Rediff.com5 May 2013

A day ahead of filing a crucial affidavit in the Supreme Court on coal scam which has rocked the United Progressive Alliance government, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Sunday affirmed that the agency's probe into the matter was "clean and clear" and that no accused or suspect had been let off.

Agency part of government, clarifies CBI chief

Agency part of government, clarifies CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Under attack for sharing the Central Bureau of Investigation probe report on coal blocks allocation scam with the government, agency Director Ranjit Sinha on Tuesday admitted that changes were made in the draft report and he has given full details of this to the Supreme Court.

CBI row: Jethmalani praises govt, flays BJP's attack

CBI row: Jethmalani praises govt, flays BJP's attack

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani on Saturday criticised his party's attack on the government over the appointment of the Central Bureau of Investigation's director. Jethmalani also had a word of praise for the government's action in appointing Ranjit Sinha as the CBI's director. He contended that the decision "for a change, has averted national calamity".

CBI director chosen in fair manner: Narayanasamy

CBI director chosen in fair manner: Narayanasamy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

With Bharatiya Janata Party demanding annulment of the government's decision to appoint Ranjit Sinha as the new Central Bureau of Investigation director, Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy on Friday said his selection has been done "in a fair manner following the due process".

Put CBI chief's appointment on hold: BJP to PM

Put CBI chief's appointment on hold: BJP to PM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Voicing 'disapproval' over the appointment of new Central Bureau of India's Director Ranjit Sinha, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying it should be kept in abeyance as a parliamentary committee on Lokpal has unanimously recommended that it should be done by a colleguim.

CBI chief post row: Delhi top cop withdraws plea from CAT

CBI chief post row: Delhi top cop withdraws plea from CAT

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

A day after senior police officer Ranjit Sinha was appointed as the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Friday withdrew his plea from the Central Administrative Tribunal against the government's decision to not consider his name for the top post in the probe agency.