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Addressing India's concerns over Khalistani elements' activities: UK minister

Addressing India's concerns over Khalistani elements' activities: UK minister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The senior minister said the British government is addressing India's concerns over activities of pro-Khalistani elements and that any attempt to radicalise people in the UK will be dealt with by the law-enforcing authorities.

WFI rejects wrestlers' allegations; claims protest is motivated

WFI rejects wrestlers' allegations; claims protest is motivated

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has rejected all the allegations, including that of sexual harassment against its president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Lamborghini accelerates India plans, goes full throttle on Tier-I, -II cities

Lamborghini accelerates India plans, goes full throttle on Tier-I, -II cities

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Lamborghini is focusing on bringing its new car models to India faster after the global launch of its Huracn Tecnica, its country head Sharad Agarwal said on Thursday, adding there is a lot more scope for the company to expand in tier I and II cities. "Typically, in the premium and luxury car segments, there is a lag of six to 18 months between a global launch and India launch," he said in an interview to Business Standard. The Italian carmaker launched the two-seater track-focused performance car - the Huracn Tecnica - here on Thursday four months after its global unveiling.

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Congress on Wednesday asserted that the only way to comprehensively investigate the Adani issue is through a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and claimed that the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee would be a 'clean chit' panel for the government.

India, France may co-develop key military platforms for export

India, France may co-develop key military platforms for export

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Speaking at a joint press event with Macron, Modi, who is in Paris on a two-day official visit, said a roadmap to strengthen India-France strategic ties over the next 25 years was being prepared with bold and ambitious goals on the anvil.

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Policies to break down the business group format are far more likely to be effective, argues Simon Commander.

NCLAT sets aside CCI's 6-year-old penalty on ITC

NCLAT sets aside CCI's 6-year-old penalty on ITC

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside the penalty imposed on multi-conglomerate ITC by fair trade regulator CCI for not notifying for the acquisition of brands 'Savlon' and 'Shower to Shower' in 2017. ITC had 2017 acquired the antiseptic brand Savlon and the personal care product brand Shower To Shower from Johnson & Johnson Private. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had on December 11, 2017, imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on ITC for alleged failure to give notice under sub-section 2 of Section 6 of the Competition Act.

SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights

SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Directing the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the queer community is not discriminated against, the CJI, who is heading the constitution bench, said queer is a natural phenomenon known for ages and is neither urban nor elitist.

'Bias isn't good' Coaches, parents demand withdrawal of exemption given to wrestlers

'Bias isn't good' Coaches, parents demand withdrawal of exemption given to wrestlers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The coaches and parents of several established and upcoming wrestlers on Friday demanded withdrawal of exemption granted to Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia.

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Leander Paes feels India will find it tough in singles but the country can hope to win a medal in the Asian Games

Vedanta's Sterlite Copper invites EoIs to 'restart' the Thoothukudi unit

Vedanta's Sterlite Copper invites EoIs to 'restart' the Thoothukudi unit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's Sterlite Copper on Monday came out with an advertisement inviting expression of interest (EoI) for carrying out plant "restart activities" at its Thoothukudi unit in Tamil Nadu, that got closed more than five years ago following an order issued by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). The EoI for restart comes when the company is still awaiting the final judgement on the issue, and the court has only allowed it to do maintenance work. "We have initiated the upkeep and maintenance activities at the plant as allowed by the Supreme Court vide its order dated May 4, 2023, in coordination with the district authorities.

Govt agrees to set up experts panel, SC to hear plea on Adani row on Friday

Govt agrees to set up experts panel, SC to hear plea on Adani row on Friday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Centre has no objection to a proposal for setting up a panel of domain experts to look into strengthening the regulatory mechanisms for the stock market, the Supreme Court was told on Monday while it was hearing pleas relating to the Adani stocks rout after the Hindenburg report.

India, Russia eyeing same window to be first on Moon's south pole

India, Russia eyeing same window to be first on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The race to the uncharted south pole of the Moon is quickening with India's Chandrayaan-3 and Russia's Luna-25 gearing up for lunar landings next week, each mission holding significant implications beyond the thrilling competition in the skies.

Chirag Shetty's winning mantra: Room full of medals

Chirag Shetty's winning mantra: Room full of medals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I want a room full of medals before retiring, says Chirag Shetty

What You Should Know About LRS

What You Should Know About LRS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Keep track of your foreign remittances to avoid giving incorrect declarations as these could be held against you.

Mrs Undercover Review: Sloppy Spy Social

Mrs Undercover Review: Sloppy Spy Social

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

An amateurish crime comedy that wants to be taken seriously, Mrs Undercover can never quite find its bearings, observes Sukanya Verma.

Will not oppose JPC probe into Adani for Oppn unity's sake, says Pawar

Will not oppose JPC probe into Adani for Oppn unity's sake, says Pawar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said although his outfit does not agree with the demand of anti-Bharatiya Janata Party outfits for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into allegations against the Adani group, it will not go against their stand for the sake of Opposition unity.

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