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Jahangirpuri violence: 5 of family arrested, including minor

Jahangirpuri violence: 5 of family arrested, including minor

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Delhi Police arrested five people and apprehended one minor of the same family in connection with the April 16 Delhi Jahangirpuri violence.

Arms being smuggled in to create unrest in north Bengal and divide state: Mamata

Arms being smuggled in to create unrest in north Bengal and divide state: Mamata

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

She alleged that vehicles belonging to VIPs, with tinted glass, are being used to smuggle arms and money into West Bengal, while directing the police to increase 'naka-checking' to prevent such attempts.

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The Centre prevaricates on the question of effecting a change of state-level leadership or on the imposition of President's rule in the state.'

Sensex settles at 59,689; Nifty jumps 159 points

Sensex settles at 59,689; Nifty jumps 159 points

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex stocks, Larsen & Toubro rose the most by 3.96 per cent after the company announced a major project win in the Middle East. HDFC, HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, ITC, HUL, Titan, TCS, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Infosys and Tata Steel were among the major gainers.

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.

Sensex rises 248 points to close at lifetime high; Nifty above 18,400

Sensex rises 248 points to close at lifetime high; Nifty above 18,400

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex climbed 248 points to close at its all-time high on Tuesday, tracking unabated foreign capital inflows amid a positive trend in global markets. After a see-saw session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 248.84 points or 0.40 per cent to settle at 61,872.99 -- surpassing its previous closing peak of 61,795.04 on November 11. During the day, the index witnessed a high of 61,955.96 and a low of 61,436.90.

Gehlot sacks minister for raising atrocities on women in Rajasthan

Gehlot sacks minister for raising atrocities on women in Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday sacked Rajendra Gudha as minister of state, hours after he cornered the state government in the assembly.

Modi Sarkar has a 'strong pro-West tilt'

Modi Sarkar has a 'strong pro-West tilt'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'If you look at the relationship with Pakistan, or the relationship with China, both are today, more uncertain than they were when this government came into power.'

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Many BJP leaders are of the view that most key members of the previous Cabinet could be retained.

Abhishek Banerjee leads TMC protest at Rajghat

Abhishek Banerjee leads TMC protest at Rajghat

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee along with party leaders and workers sat on a dharna at the Rajghat in New Delhi on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on Monday demanding the release of funds for West Bengal by the Centre.

Satwik-Chirag fight their way into Hylo Open quarters

Satwik-Chirag fight their way into Hylo Open quarters

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

In the women's doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won 21-18, 21-19 against the Dutch duo of Debora Jille and Cheryl Seinen. Treesa and Gayatri face Chinese Taipei's Hsu Ya Ching and Lin Wan Ching in the quarter-finals.

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

As the police said they have a list of 8,000 accused and the drive will continue, women protested against the move in various districts saying they will face problems without livelihoods.

Jawans martyred, Manipur burning, but Modi...: Cong

Jawans martyred, Manipur burning, but Modi...: Cong

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Modi held a massive roadshow from Someshwar Bhavan RBI Ground in Bengaluru South to Malleshwaram's Sankey Tank.

Ahead of mid-term polls, Trump coins slogan in Hindi

Ahead of mid-term polls, Trump coins slogan in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

"Bharat and America sabse achhe dost" Trump is seen rehearsing and saying in a video released by the Republican Hindu Coalition.

Pay panel proposes, Modi Sarkar disposes

Pay panel proposes, Modi Sarkar disposes

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Is there a conflict of interest in civil servants having a decisive say on the recommendations made by a Pay Commission or is it time for a new review mechanism, asks A K Bhattacharya.

Why President Murmu Hugged These Mothers

Why President Murmu Hugged These Mothers

Rediff.com10 May 2023

President Murmu set aside the protocol of her high office to hug mothers and wives as they mourned their loss and also acknowledged a grateful nation's eternal debt to their kin.

Markets bounce back; Sensex climbs 300 points at close

Markets bounce back; Sensex climbs 300 points at close

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Benchmark indices bounced back on Monday after a three-day fall, largely helped by buying in banking counters. After a weak beginning, the 30-share BSE Sensex recovered the lost ground and ended 300.44 points or 0.51 per cent higher at 59,141.23. During the day, it climbed 436.76 points or 0.74 per cent to 59,277.55. The NSE Nifty went higher by 91.40 points or 0.52 per cent to close at 17,622.25.

Markets rally after 3 days; Sensex zoomed 847 points

Markets rally after 3 days; Sensex zoomed 847 points

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Equity benchmarks ended over 1 per cent higher on Monday amid positive trends in global markets and buying in Reliance Industries and IT counters. The 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 846.94 points or 1.41 per cent to settle at 60,747.31. During the day, it jumped 989.04 points or 1.65 per cent to 60,889.41.

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.

Modi sarkar's unique plan to cut fiscal deficit

Modi sarkar's unique plan to cut fiscal deficit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Government is framing a rule that will make it compulsory for regulators like Sebi, Irdai and PFRDA to deposit a significant portion of their reserves into the Consolidated Fund of India.

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A fierce competition among parties to offer freebies and guarantees, a scramble for tribal, OBC, women votes and a touch of Hindutva -- all have combined to make the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls a high-stakes battle with main rivals BJP and the Congress pulling out all the stops to gain power.

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Cosmetic experts explain how liposuction, like any other surgery, has its share of risks and side effects.

At 17, BJP has maximum number of crorepatis in Tripura poll fray

At 17, BJP has maximum number of crorepatis in Tripura poll fray

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has 17 crorepati candidates followed by Tipra Motha with nine and the Communist Party of India-Marxist seven, the report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a civil society organisation, said.

Rivals CPM, Congress come together to fight Tripura polls

Rivals CPM, Congress come together to fight Tripura polls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The announcement was made after AICC general secretary Ajoy Kumar held a meeting with CPI-M state secretary Jitendra Choudhury on Friday evening.

Market turmoil leaves investors poorer by more than Rs 4.3 lakh crore

Market turmoil leaves investors poorer by more than Rs 4.3 lakh crore

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Domestic equity investors' wealth eroded by more than Rs 4.43 lakh crore on Monday as fears of a financial contagion triggered by one of the biggest bank failures in the US roiled market sentiments. After a strong opening, Indian stocks went into a tailspin with the benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex tumbling nearly 900 points to close at 58,237.85 points -- sliding for the third straight trading session. The NSE Nifty too declined 258.60 points to end at 17,154.30 points.

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 879 points

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 879 points

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty faced heavy drubbing on Thursday, falling over 1 per cent each, in tandem with weak global markets following the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and its hawkish stance. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 878.88 points or 1.40 per cent to settle at 61,799.03. During the day, it tumbled 962.3 points or 1.53 per cent to 61,715.61.

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Rediff.com9 May 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred eight Kirti Chakras, including five posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary and police forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

Ganesha pix from Ahmedabad to Auckland

Ganesha pix from Ahmedabad to Auckland

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Subhas Chandra Bose was 1st PM of undivided India: Rajnath Singh

Subhas Chandra Bose was 1st PM of undivided India: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had formed this government and taken oath as prime minister on October 21, 1943."

Why Shakib Refused To Leave Field

Why Shakib Refused To Leave Field

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Those who watched the DRS were convinced that Shakib was a victim of an umpiring error.

India's unions are upset with the Modi Sarkar

India's unions are upset with the Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The unions term the introduction of fixed-term employment as a 'modern labour slavery system' introduced through the 'back door'.

BJP, Cong spar over syrup related deaths in Uzbekistan, Gambia

BJP, Cong spar over syrup related deaths in Uzbekistan, Gambia

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

While the opposition party asked the government to stop boasting about India being a pharmacy to the world and take strictest action, the ruling party accused it of deriding India in its "hate" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

When People Cried Seeing Modi

When People Cried Seeing Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

There was not a dry eye in sight as 3,024 beneficiaries of a slum rehabilitation project were overwhelmed by emotion as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi handed them the keys to their new homes at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

After 8 days, investors book profit; Sensex ends down 416 points

After 8 days, investors book profit; Sensex ends down 416 points

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Equity benchmark indices ended lower on Friday, halting their eight-day rally, amid a weak trend in global markets and emergence of profit-taking. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 415.69 points or 0.66 per cent to settle at 62,868.50. During the day, it tanked 604.56 points or 0.95 per cent to 62,679.63.

MPs can't say 'corrupt', 'lie', 'drama' etc in Parliament anymore

MPs can't say 'corrupt', 'lie', 'drama' etc in Parliament anymore

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The booklet listing out unparliamentary words and expressions comes ahead of the Monsoon session beginning July 18, during which the use of words like 'anarchist', 'Shakuni', 'dictatorial', 'taanashah', 'taanashahi', 'Jaichand', 'vinash purush', 'Khalistani' and 'khoon se kheti' would also be expunged if used during debates or otherwise in both the houses.

Tokyo 2020: IAS officer Yathiraj gears up for Paralympics

Tokyo 2020: IAS officer Yathiraj gears up for Paralympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Suhas L Yathiraj along Manoj Sarkar on Friday qualified after the game's governing body BWF granted two bipartite quotas to India, making it a seven-member contingent at the Tokyo Games, beginning August 24.

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Had it not been for the complicity of the state and Biren Singh's leadership, these riots would not have spread this far and for so long.'

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's supporters seemed desperate to get a glimpse of their leader as they waited patiently on balconies and rooftops along the 4 km route of his road show, reports Sharat Pradhan

Modi Sarkar's strategic shift on reforms

Modi Sarkar's strategic shift on reforms

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Reforms under the Modi government will maintain a slow and tentative pace, constantly wary of political opposition. It may not be reform by stealth, but it is reform on the quiet, says A K Bhattacharya.

'Yogi Adityanath fled from Ayodhya'

'Yogi Adityanath fled from Ayodhya'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'Sarkar jo bhi gana gaye, is bar sarkar paltegi'