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SC sets aside Madras HC order on EWS quota in medical admissions

SC sets aside Madras HC order on EWS quota in medical admissions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court Friday set aside a Madras High Court direction that the Centre must seek the top court's approval before implementing 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections in all-India quota seats of medical colleges.

CM announces Rs 1 cr relief for kin of Vizag victims

CM announces Rs 1 cr relief for kin of Vizag victims

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The chief minister announced a committee to probe into the mishap and also said the government would talk to the LG Polymers management seeking job for the kin of the deceased in any of its businesses. Speaking to reporters after conducting a review meeting, Reddy also announced Rs 10 lakh each to those undergoing treatment on ventilator support and Rs 25,000 to those who took treatment as out-patients after developing health complications due to inhalation of the styrene vapour.

Renault to enter used car biz in India; 2 new models in 2015

Renault to enter used car biz in India; 2 new models in 2015

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

the two segments would be able to push the company's market share in India to over 5 per cent in the next three years.

SC-STs not on level with forward class in 75 years: Centre to SC

SC-STs not on level with forward class in 75 years: Centre to SC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

"That is a fact of life because we are not being able, after 75 years, to bring the SCs and STs to the same level of merit as the forward classes," Attorney General K K Venugopal told a bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao.

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'He was literally a founding father of our cricket. May he rest in peace'

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will on Thursday review contingency plans for this year's men's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia and discuss ways to re-start the sport once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, the governing body said on Monday. The global health crisis, which has forced travel and other restrictions in several countries, has halted professional cricket and jeopardises Twenty20 cricket's flagship event scheduled to begin on October 18 in Geelong.

ICC to finalise process to appoint Manohar's successor

ICC to finalise process to appoint Manohar's successor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Finalising the nomination process to elect Shashank Manohar's successor as the next independent chairman of the world cricket body is the sole agenda for the ICC Board, which will meet virtually on Monday.

Cricket Buzz: ICC says its video channel most viewed

Cricket Buzz: ICC says its video channel most viewed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The ICC said that the number of views on its video channel stood at 1.65 billion in the first half of 2020, which is more than any other leading sporting organisations on the platform.

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

ICC Board Meet: BCCI to ask for time on T20 World Cup

ICC Board Meet: BCCI to ask for time on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2021

While the remainder of the IPL has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates between September 15 to October 15, the BCCI doesn't want to let go the opportunity of hosting the T20 World Cup in October-November.

Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns

Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'Transparency, privacy and security have been the core design principle of Aarogya Setu. Opening the source code to developer community signifies Government of India continuing principal to these commitments'

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Increase in occupancy will pave way for Hindi blockbusters to release, say multiplex operators.

Renault launches refreshed Fluence at Rs 13.99 lakh

Renault launches refreshed Fluence at Rs 13.99 lakh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The car comes with various features including a 3D sound system with eight speakers, automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

Australia board apologises after India players complain of racist abuse

Australia board apologises after India players complain of racist abuse

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Play was halted for a few minutes on the fourth day of the third Test between India and Australia after the visiting players complained of abuse from the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

R-ADAG eyes entertainment pie

R-ADAG eyes entertainment pie

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Renault to launch MPV Lodgy to boost sales in India

Renault to launch MPV Lodgy to boost sales in India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Renault to launch MPV Lodgy to boost sale in India

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

2016 has been the most important one for Renault in India, backed by strategic measures in all key biz dimensions.

Non-stop action from ESPN-Star Sports

Non-stop action from ESPN-Star Sports

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

Last month, Manu Sawhney took charge as executive vice president, programming and marketing, ESPN-Star Sports.

Renault to launch Duster 4x4 in India soon

Renault to launch Duster 4x4 in India soon

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Similar model is sold in UK, where it is offered in petrol as well as diesel models.

Women's T20 likely to get 2022 Commonwealth Games spot

Women's T20 likely to get 2022 Commonwealth Games spot

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The decision needs to be ratified by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) members and follows a bidding process which included a joint presentation by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Order book at Rs 577cr: Triveni Engg

Order book at Rs 577cr: Triveni Engg

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Chairman of Triveni Engineering Dhruv Sawhney says that they have a significantly higher order book this year than last year. The order book currently stands at Rs 577 crore, which is expected to be executed in the next 10-11 months.

Renault hopes to turn the corner with compact car

Renault hopes to turn the corner with compact car

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Renault says that one of the reasons why its sales look muted when compared to its peers is its limited reach.

Tendulkar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Tendulkar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Sachin Tendulkar is the sixth Indian to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

According to a media release sent by the ICC, Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja will take over as interim chairman till the election process is set in motion.

Net4india chief booked on ILD fraud charges

Net4india chief booked on ILD fraud charges

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

The Mumbai crime branch has booked net4india chief executive officer Jasjit Sawhney for alleged illegal termination of international telephone calls on mobile networks, reportedly causing a loss of crores of rupees to licensed operators.

Net4India chief booked over telecom deal

Net4India chief booked over telecom deal

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

He is accused of illegally terminating international telephone calls on mobile networks, reportedly causing a loss of crores of rupees to licensed operators.

Renault launches new Koleos; Salman Khan gets the first car

Renault launches new Koleos; Salman Khan gets the first car

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The new Renault Koleos boasts a monstrous 173 PS engine with automatic 4x4, 6-speed transmission.

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution amendment bill to restore the power of states to make their own OBC lists after a thaw in the logjam as Opposition parties backed the legislation but demanded the removal of the 50 per cent cap on reservation, with many of them also calling for a caste-based census.

Lack of prep before ODI World Cup has Aus skipper worried

Lack of prep before ODI World Cup has Aus skipper worried

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It's something the ICC will have to weigh up in whether the tournament goes ahead. Will every team in the competition have the opportunity to prepare adequately for a World Cup? There are still a few teams that have to go through the qualifying process so I'm not sure how that will pan out.'

Renault launches most fuel efficient petrol car, Kwid at Rs 2.57 lakh

Renault launches most fuel efficient petrol car, Kwid at Rs 2.57 lakh

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The new car, which would come in four variants and two options, is priced between Rs 2.57 lakh and Rs 3.53 lakh.

Hutch to invest Rs 200 cr in Rajasthan

Hutch to invest Rs 200 cr in Rajasthan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Cellular service provider Hutch will spend Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) on network expansion in Rajasthan this year.

I-League: Lajong ride on Dicka's brace to beat 10-man Mumbai FC

I-League: Lajong ride on Dicka's brace to beat 10-man Mumbai FC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Shillong Lajong rode on a double strike from Dipanda Dicka to beat Mumbai FC 3-1 in a fifth I-league round match at the Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday.

Modi, magic, and the paradoxes of Varanasi

Modi, magic, and the paradoxes of Varanasi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Sumit Bhattacharya attends Narendra Modi's rally in the temple city, and finds a people yearning for change, yet torn between affiliations and ambition

Twitter has apologised in writing for 'Ladakh in China' error: Lekhi

Twitter has apologised in writing for 'Ladakh in China' error: Lekhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

"They have apologised for hurting Indian sentiments and have sworn to correct the error by November 30, 2020," she added.

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'As soon as the BJP feels they are going to lose power, they will publish the caste census data of 2011 and conduct the caste census of 2021.'

Centre directs implementation of quota in promotion to SC/ST staff

Centre directs implementation of quota in promotion to SC/ST staff

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The move comes following a recent verdict by the Supreme Court in this regard.

Software exports from AP to touch $1.2 bn

Software exports from AP to touch $1.2 bn

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

Software exports from Andhra Pradesh, which is emerging as a fast-growing information technology destination, are likely to touch anywhere between $1.15 billion to 1.2 billion next year, the state IT secretary Ajay Sawhney said

Ranbaxy introduces whistle-blower policy

Ranbaxy introduces whistle-blower policy

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Patient safety and quality our guidance now, says CEO and MD Arun Sawhney.

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The networking giant said it has taken steps to reduce the visibility of hashtags containing harmful content, which included prohibiting them from trending and appearing as recommended search terms.