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SC orders Tejashwi to vacate deputy CM bungalow, imposes fine

SC orders Tejashwi to vacate deputy CM bungalow, imposes fine

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Yadav, who is currently leader of the opposition in the state assembly, filed an appeal against the Patna high court judgement turning down his petition challenging the Bihar government order to vacate his bungalow to make way for deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Safety lapses: DGCA issues notices to 4 IndiGo executives

Safety lapses: DGCA issues notices to 4 IndiGo executives

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The DGCA is conducting special audit of all airlines and airports which are in monsoon-affected areas in the wake of multiple landing incidents across the country.

Bharat spurs growth of FMCG companies

Bharat spurs growth of FMCG companies

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

While sales momentum from rural areas may last another three to six months, sales growth in urban areas could stage a comeback by next year's June quarter as people learn to live with the coronavirus and economic activity gradually improves in the cities.

Kolkata Police chief appears before CBI in Shillong for 3rd day

Kolkata Police chief appears before CBI in Shillong for 3rd day

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Former Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh also appeared before the probe agency in Meghalaya.

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The PMO said providing such information "may be a subjective as well as a cumbersome exercise"

Local HNIs, FIs keen to invest in Yes Bank

Local HNIs, FIs keen to invest in Yes Bank

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The bank may post a loss of Rs 1,000 crore during October-December 2019-20 quarter, an analyst commented.

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The court also extended till February 7 the interim order restraining the EC from issuing any notification announcing bypolls.

Sonia chairs Opposition meet, calls for unity

Sonia chairs Opposition meet, calls for unity

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

This is the first meeting chaired by Gandhi after relinquishing the post of Congress president last year.

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Opposition members charged the Governor with "unconstitutional" conduct after the Gauhati high court put on hold all his decision including move to advance the winter session of the assembly by a month.

Bitter campaign ends, Karnataka to vote on Saturday

Bitter campaign ends, Karnataka to vote on Saturday

Rediff.com10 May 2018

From corruption to communalism, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Rs 70 lakh Hublot watch to United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin, the electoral potboiler had it all.

Charges to be framed against Justice Nirmal Yadav

Charges to be framed against Justice Nirmal Yadav

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Chandigarh on Wednesday ordered to frame charges against former Punjab and Haryana high court judge, Justice (retd) Nirmal Yadav, for her alleged involvement in the 2008 cash-at-judge's door case.

Despite its FMCG push, for D-Street ITC is still a tobacco play

Despite its FMCG push, for D-Street ITC is still a tobacco play

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Most of the changes have come about in the last four years and ITC is now reaping the dividends - standalone revenues from the non-cigarettes FMCG business have grown 40 per cent from FY17 to Rs 14,728.21 crore in FY21 and pre-tax profits 30 times to Rs 823.69 crore. The business accounted for 30.58 per cent of gross revenues and 4.85 per cent of pre-tax profits in FY21. "In the last four years, our margins in FMCG have gone up by 640 basis points (bps) and EBITDA margins have been moving up consistently. "We created levers that enabled a sustained growth trajectory," said ITC chairman and managing director Sanjiv Puri. Puri took charge as the chief executive officer in 2017; in 2018, he was redesignated managing director and effective May 2019, he became chairman.

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

SC upholds disqualification of rebel K'taka MLAs, allows them to contest polls

SC upholds disqualification of rebel K'taka MLAs, allows them to contest polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The court struck down the portion of the Speaker's order by which the legislators were disqualified till the end of the 15th Karnataka assembly.

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India's High Commission in New Zealand is in touch with local authorities for more information.

In office of profit case, Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

In office of profit case, Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar quashed the Centre's notification disqualifying the AAP MLAs, saying the the EC's recommendation against the legislators was "bad in law" and "vitiated".

How effective will be PM's high-powered team in Paris meet?

How effective will be PM's high-powered team in Paris meet?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The negotiations started on Sunday, a day ahead of schedule.

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

Punjab are National football champs

Punjab are National football champs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2006

They beat Bengal 5-3 via the penalty shoot-out in the final.

Pathankot operation continues; 2 terrorists still holed up

Pathankot operation continues; 2 terrorists still holed up

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Intermittent blasts and exchange of fire to neutralise two more terrorists continued on Sunday night at Air Force Station in Pathankot, Punjab where four terrorists were killed, seven security men lost their lives and 17 persons were injured in the over 40-hour-long operation.

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Twenty Indian soldiers posted in border areas of the country, most of them in Jammu and Kashmir, have gone missing from 1996 to 2010, according to an RTI reply.

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose is India's first Lokpal

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose is India's first Lokpal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Justices Dilip B Bhosale, Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Abhilasha Kumari and Ajay Kumar Tripathi have been appointed as judicial members in the anti-corruption ombudsman.

Do the rich get away with crime? Tell us

Do the rich get away with crime? Tell us

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Tell us, dear reader, in India, does pulling the right strings and having deep pockets mean you can get away with anything?

DGCA asks SpiceJet to give funding plan by Dec 15

DGCA asks SpiceJet to give funding plan by Dec 15

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The airline management has now sought a meeting with civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju to present the airline's plan.

SC orders judicial inquiry in Hyderabad encounter

SC orders judicial inquiry in Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The bench noted that "conflicting versions about the incident demands an inquiry to uncover the true facts".

Ready to defer Karnataka bypolls: EC tells SC

Ready to defer Karnataka bypolls: EC tells SC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The Election Commission on Thursday said it will take 'immediate consequential steps' on bypolls to 15 Karnataka assembly seats after studying the order of the Supreme Court.

Samba attack: Omar stresses need to strengthen security measures

Samba attack: Omar stresses need to strengthen security measures

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday reviewed the functioning of security grid at a high level meeting in winter capital Jammu following the twin militant attacks on Thursday that left four army personnel including a lieutenant colonel, four cops and two civilians dead.

Govt elevates Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to SC ignoring row

Govt elevates Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to SC ignoring row

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

With the two appointments, the strength of the top court will rise to 28 with three vacancies.

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Education, jobs, health and more: Experts share their wishlist.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

CJI recuses from hearing plea challenging interim CBI chief's appointment

CJI recuses from hearing plea challenging interim CBI chief's appointment

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A bench comprising CJI and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing a PIL filed by NGO Common Cause challenging the appointment of Rao as interim CBI director.

Chidambaram's custody extended till Oct 17, moves SC for bail

Chidambaram's custody extended till Oct 17, moves SC for bail

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Citing 'frail' health, Chidambaram also said he is not 'accustomed' to food given to him in the jail and has lost 4 kg weight during judicial custody.

BHU violence: Officials axed; 1,000 students booked

BHU violence: Officials axed; 1,000 students booked

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

As opposition parties targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party over the police action on the campus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and asked him to address the issue at the earliest.

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

In the coming months, Lever Ayush will venture into categories beyond soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, lotions and moisturisers, its current segments of operation, as it seeks to give the brand a horizontal push.

B Ashok is new Chairman of IOC

B Ashok is new Chairman of IOC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Modi is believed to have signed on Ashok's appointment file before he left for Brazil to attend BRICS Summit, an oil ministry official said in New Delhi.

Public sector banks are not out of the woods yet

Public sector banks are not out of the woods yet

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The snakes and ladders game will continue till the consolidation process is complete simply because we don't know how bad the scene is, with some of the banks being merged,' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Chidambaram opts out of LS race; son given Sivaganga ticket

Chidambaram opts out of LS race; son given Sivaganga ticket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Union Minister P Chidambaram has opted out of the Lok Sabha election with the party on Thursday night nominating his son Karti from his constituency Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu while another Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad was brought as a candidate from Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The condition of over two dozen people who were admitted to the hospital in Kathmandu is said to be serious.

Kejriwal withdraws plea in Gadkari defamation case

Kejriwal withdraws plea in Gadkari defamation case

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday withdrew from the Delhi high court his case filed against a trial court decision sending him to jail in a defamation complaint by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Struggling SpiceJet gets yet another relief

Struggling SpiceJet gets yet another relief

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Meanwhile, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said that there was no question of any bail out to the beleaguered carrier