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Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The fire broke out at 2.15 pm on the terrace of the six-storeyed building, which is located in the high security India Gate-Parliament House area, the Delhi fire department said.

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Crypto-assets are essential to blockchain technology, which has the potential to be one of the next major growth drivers for the software ecosystem in India. A prohibition would nip this opportunity in the bud, say Vaibhav Parikh and Jaideep Reddy.

NDA govt makes its first secretary-level appointments

NDA govt makes its first secretary-level appointments

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

In the first secretary-level appointments by the Narendra Modi government, Rakesh Garg was on Sunday named the new telecom secretary while Jugal Kishore Mohapatra is to be secretary in the fertilizers ministry.

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Boult was ruled out of the rest of the first Test against England after experiencing pain in his ribs, New Zealand Cricket said on Monday.

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A Sports Ministry source said that 'the minister (Kiren Rijiju) is set to start an inquiry.'

What Akshay wants to hide

What Akshay wants to hide

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Reader Pankaj Garg poses with the star.

U-19 WC final: India overwhelming favourites as Bangladesh eye history

U-19 WC final: India overwhelming favourites as Bangladesh eye history

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

India have reinforced the fact that they are undisputed leaders at the under-19 level

Badminton: Sourabh, Kuhoo-Rohan enter Russia Open final

Badminton: Sourabh, Kuhoo-Rohan enter Russia Open final

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The 25-year-old Indian, who is on a comeback trail after recovering from injuries, beat Mithun 21-9, 21-15 in just 31 minutes to set up a title clash with Japan's Koki Watanabe on Sunday.

Will you wear a sari every day?

Will you wear a sari every day?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The traditional Indian drape may be the garment of choice on an auspicious occasion but it is time to revive it for everyday use say experts.

Spotted: Mallika Sherawat in San Francisco

Spotted: Mallika Sherawat in San Francisco

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Reader Neepa Garg has sent us a photograph.

4-year-old sexually assaulted in school, 2 teachers held

4-year-old sexually assaulted in school, 2 teachers held

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

The child after returning home on Thursday from her school - G D Birla Centre for Education - kept on crying and complained of severe pain. Her mother spotted blood stains on her clothes, he said. The girl told her mother that the physical training teacher had taken her to the washroom but could not narrate what happened thereafter.

Pay for damage caused from violence: HC to Dera Sacha Sauda

Pay for damage caused from violence: HC to Dera Sacha Sauda

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The losses caused to property due to violence and arson by the followers of self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh will be recovered from Dera Sacha Sauda, the Punjab and Haryana high court ruled on Fridayy, according to a senior government lawyer.

Maruti, Hyundai revive India's auto sector in Aug

Maruti, Hyundai revive India's auto sector in Aug

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

M&M also saw its domestic passenger vehicle sales grow by 1 per cent, while Toyota Kirloskar Motor witnessed a decline in its PV sales.

'A good chunk of 70 million small businesses will be shuttered'

'A good chunk of 70 million small businesses will be shuttered'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Several businesses like entertainment, hospitality, travel etc would never be the same again.'

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Festival cheer helps automakers log positive sales in Nov

Festival cheer helps automakers log positive sales in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and Tata Motors reported sales growth in the domestic market in November, aided by robust offtakes amid the festival season. While Maruti Suzuki India reported marginal growth, Hyundai logged in its highest ever monthly sales in November. Others like Honda Cars India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra and MG Motor India also reported sales growth in November as compared with the same month last year.

U-19 WC Preview: Champions India seek fast start

U-19 WC Preview: Champions India seek fast start

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Paras Mhambrey's men were an all-conquering force in 2019, winning the Under-19 Asia Cup in September and a Tri-Nations tournament with England and Bangladesh held on English soil. They have not lost a bilateral series since the 2017 Under-19 World Cup, beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan away from home. Among potential breakout stars is southpaw opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a List A double century in October in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Who dresses bride Anushka Sharma the best?

Who dresses bride Anushka Sharma the best?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

In photos: Her best off-screen desi looks and the designers who got it right.

BSNL, MTNL mull free roaming

BSNL, MTNL mull free roaming

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

At present MTNL and BSNL do not impose roaming charges for mobile internet services on each others customers.

PE investments fall 50% in first 6 months

PE investments fall 50% in first 6 months

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Unlike last year, investors turn cautious on e-commerce sector.

All eyes on Dhoni as IPL kick starts amid COVID-19

All eyes on Dhoni as IPL kick starts amid COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The tournament, which has been shifted to the UAE due to five million plus COVID cases in India, is a 'TV-only event', expected to be lapped up by all and sundry who crave for cricket and Bollywood in equal measure during prime time.

Maruti, M&M beat year-end blues, post healthy sales figures

Maruti, M&M beat year-end blues, post healthy sales figures

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Maruti's compact segment comprising New WagonR, Swift, Celerio, Ignis, Baleno, Dzire, and utility vehicles, including Gypsy, Ertiga, XL6, S-Cross and Vitara Brezza saw robust sales, while the mini segment comprising Alto, S-Presso and Old WagonR saw negative growth.

BJP leader Vijayvargiya's MLA son beats officer with bat, jailed

BJP leader Vijayvargiya's MLA son beats officer with bat, jailed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The dramatic scenes, of the young politician and his supporters chasing the official with a bat, took place in full public view, in the presence of policemen and television crews.

Zee plans Tamil, Malayalam channels

Zee plans Tamil, Malayalam channels

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Zee plans to invest Rs 500 crore in DTH

Forbes 30 Under 30: A case study for immigration

Forbes 30 Under 30: A case study for immigration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Of the 600 young change makers who made the cut this year '1:6 are immigrants from 44 countries' -- an important ratio in the age of growing protectionism.

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The court will hear MLAs' pleas on Wednesday.

Modi starts pre-Budget meets to brainstorm on economy

Modi starts pre-Budget meets to brainstorm on economy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Tuesday's meeting at the PM's residence, attended by all the five secretaries in the finance ministry besides top officials of other economic ministries and NITI Aayog, cleared a five-year vision plan for the government to make India a $5-trillion economy by 2024.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare competition in October, 17-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 203 off 154 balls, which included 12 sixes and 17 fours against a Jharkhand attack that included out-of-favour India pacer Varun Aaron and Shahbaz Nadeem.

Delhi CM Kejriwal's power bill: Rs 91,000 in 2 months!

Delhi CM Kejriwal's power bill: Rs 91,000 in 2 months!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The electricity bill of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Civil Lines residence was about Rs 91,000 for the months of April and May, according to an RTI reply.

Court defers order on complaint against Shinde

Court defers order on complaint against Shinde

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

A Delhi court on Thursday deferred pronouncement of its order on a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in connection with his "Hindu terror" remark.

1 more arrested in railway bribery case, total 9 in custody

1 more arrested in railway bribery case, total 9 in custody

Rediff.com5 May 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday arrested one more accused in the railway bribery scandal involving Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew and a board member, taking the total number of those apprehended to nine.

IndiGo's flights from Delhi lands in Istanbul without passengers' luggage

IndiGo's flights from Delhi lands in Istanbul without passengers' luggage

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Because of strong headwinds on Delhi-Istanbul route for the last two days, the low-cost carrier has been unable to take most of the check-in luggage in the same aircraft along with passengers, said an airline spokesperson.

Complaint against Shinde is 'motivated': Delhi police

Complaint against Shinde is 'motivated': Delhi police

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

The Delhi police on Wednesday opposed in a Delhi court a complaint seeking lodging of FIR against Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde for his remarks on 'Hindu terror' saying it was 'motivated' and bears 'misrepresentation of facts'.

Teacher's Day: 'He gave us wings'

Teacher's Day: 'He gave us wings'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Readers remember their favourite teachers ahead of Teachers Day which will be celebrated on September 5.

Lot of 'mediocre' journalists around: Katju

Lot of 'mediocre' journalists around: Katju

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Justifying his decision to appoint a panel on fixing minimum qualification for journalists, Press Council Chairman Markandey Katju on Friday said the aim was not to "muzzle" the media but to improve the standards as there are a lot of "mediocre" professionals in the field.

Pant named in India A squad to be led by Rahane

Pant named in India A squad to be led by Rahane

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The BCCI senior selection committee on Saturday announced the India A squad for the five one-dayers against the Lions.

Chhattisgarh: Three troopers injured in landmine blast

Chhattisgarh: Three troopers injured in landmine blast

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Three policemen, including an officer, were injured in a landmine blast triggered by Naxals in Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh today, police said. When the troopers were removing the trees from the road, Naxals triggered the blast and fled into jungle, he said, adding that a search was on to trace them.

World Championships: Saina, Srikanth cruise into Round 2

World Championships: Saina, Srikanth cruise into Round 2

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The World No 6 will next face Spain's Pablo Abian on Wednesday.

Ch'garh: 3 policemen injured in Naxal landmine blast

Ch'garh: 3 policemen injured in Naxal landmine blast

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Three policemen, including an officer, were injured in a landmine blast triggered by Naxals in Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, police said.

Prannoy, Sameer start off with wins at World Championships

Prannoy, Sameer start off with wins at World Championships

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

HS Prannoy started his campaign at the World Championship in style beating New Zealand's Abhinav Manota in straight games to enter the second round.