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IOC suspends Brazil's Nuzman after arrest over vote-buying allegations

IOC suspends Brazil's Nuzman after arrest over vote-buying allegations

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Brazil's national Olympic committee (COB) and its head Carlos Nuzman were provisionally suspended by the International Olympic Committee on Friday, a day after the 75-year-old was arrested in Rio de Janeiro in connection with a corruption investigation.

Taxi aggregator UTOO to offer flats for drivers!

Taxi aggregator UTOO to offer flats for drivers!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The UTOO 'soft' launch was in June and the full commercial launch is slated for September.

Govt allows unlisted companies to directly list abroad

Govt allows unlisted companies to directly list abroad

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

As of now, unlisted companies are not allowed to directly list in overseas markets without prior or simultaneous listing in Indian markets.

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The air quality in Delhi is turning worse, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

Oh, they are asking for jobs? Give them cow...

Oh, they are asking for jobs? Give them cow...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The jobless armies of youthful India are getting angrier and desperate, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Now, you can adopt a tiger too!

Now, you can adopt a tiger too!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Check out this interesting scheme at a Nagpur zoo.

Beni to advocate tie-up with BSP for defeating Mulayam in 2014

Beni to advocate tie-up with BSP for defeating Mulayam in 2014

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Tuesday said he would not hesitate in advocating for a tie-up with Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party for Mainpuri seat to ensure defeat of Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav in the Lok Sabha elections.

EXCLUSIVE: New Lok Sabha to meet on May 27

EXCLUSIVE: New Lok Sabha to meet on May 27

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The Lok Sabha secretariat has informally prepared a schedule for the newly elected members of Parliament.

Old Indian icon becomes French Ambassador

Old Indian icon becomes French Ambassador

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

This is the second deal between Peugeot and the C K Birla group. Last month, the two groups entered a "long-term" partnership, with an initial investment in capital expenditure of close to Rs 700 crore, for vehicle and power-train manufacturing in Tamil Nadu.

What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'

What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation where he announced the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight on November 8-9.

Govt taking steps to uproot corruption: Modi

Govt taking steps to uproot corruption: Modi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Modi said that only governments and their initiatives will not make a New India.

'Politics over surgical strike is an insult to the army'

'Politics over surgical strike is an insult to the army'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Former Defence Minister A K Antony tells Amit Agnihotri that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's statement is an insult not only to the Indian Army but also the previous National Democratic Alliance government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rain gods force PM to abandon Varanasi yatra once again

Rain gods force PM to abandon Varanasi yatra once again

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Heavy rainfall and electrocution of a worker at the venue of his public meeting in Varanasi on Thursday forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel his visit to his Lok Sabha constituency for the second time in about three weeks.

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The party is using the two year occasion to launch its election campaign in the state, which was key to them reaching simple majority in the Lok Sabha in 2014.

Why Ajit Doval is wrong

Why Ajit Doval is wrong

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'How do we explain that on the economic, internal security and strategic fronts, India's unstable coalitions have acted more decisively and boldly than all our full-majority governments yet?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Sheela Bhatt visits a large urban basti a mere 20-minute drive from the prime minister's home to discover a story of grim struggle in the time of lockdown.

Yes, we are in a hurry: Kejriwal on 'darbar' debacle

Yes, we are in a hurry: Kejriwal on 'darbar' debacle

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kerjriwal on Saturday rejected criticism of his 'janta durbar' and said though the exercise had turned chaotic due to "mismanagement", the party had learnt its lesson.

Sahara taking us for a ride, says SC

Sahara taking "us for a ride", says SC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

It asked the Sahara chief to discuss the roadmap for future payments with amicus curiae Shekhar Naphade and Sebi, and said if they are convinced, the court could look into it

Economist who slammed Modi's JAM trinity out of government conference

Economist who slammed Modi's JAM trinity out of government conference

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Jean Dreze, a noted economist who was was a member of Sonia Gandhi led National Advisory Council, was dropped from the list of speakers at the Delhi Economics Conclave organised by the finance ministry and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.'

Govt's arguments valid, but have little to do with Article 370

Govt's arguments valid, but have little to do with Article 370

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

A lot of the factors towards which the government has pointed to justify its moves on Jammu and Kashmir are in fact valid. Only, most of them have little to do with Article 370, says David Devadas.

Sun-Ranbaxy $4 billion merger completed

Sun-Ranbaxy $4 billion merger completed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Almost a year after announcing a $4 billion deal, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Tuesday said merger of Ranbaxy with itself has been 'consummated.'

Malcolm Turnbull takes oath as Australia's new PM

Malcolm Turnbull takes oath as Australia's new PM

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Australia gets a fifth premier in eight years after an internal revolt in the ruling Liberal Party forced Tony Abbott to quit

PM Modi to visit his Parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Friday

PM Modi to visit his Parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Friday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a day-long tour of his Lok Sabha constituency on Friday.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

Odds don't favour gold now

Odds don't favour gold now

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Finance Minister must be hoping that Indians get over gold-addiction.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Patients from any part of the country will soon need to travel no more than three hours for treatment of the kind available in large metros.

Raining discounts for property buyers this season

Raining discounts for property buyers this season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

With sentiment up, launch of new projects revives, though much dissent on whether this is a real return of a positive market

What Sushma Swaraj assured TN's troubled fishermen

What Sushma Swaraj assured TN's troubled fishermen

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

'The minister said we should stop fishing near the shore and start going for deep sea fishing.'

MNREGA gave jobs merely to nine per cent of households: CAG

MNREGA gave jobs merely to nine per cent of households: CAG

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Less than nine per cent of Chhattisgarh households got jobs for 100 days under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act during 2007-08 to 2011-12, a Comptroller and Auditor General report tabled in the assembly on Wednesday said.

PM's claim of electrifying Nagla Fatela may not be correct

PM's claim of electrifying Nagla Fatela may not be correct

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Did Prime Minister Narendra Modi have his facts wrong when he claimed during his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort that Nagla Fatela, a tiny village in Uttar Pradesh, had finally been electrified, seven decades after independence?

NSEL case: CBI files criminal case against Jignesh Shah, Sebi officials

NSEL case: CBI files criminal case against Jignesh Shah, Sebi officials

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Though the agency did not include former Sebi chief CB Bhave and ex-member KM Abraham in the case, it recommended departmental action against the two.

Why India needs a national power distribution company

Why India needs a national power distribution company

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

If nothing is done, the country is set to become 83 per cent energy-import-dependent by 2040.

No sabotage at Toansa plant, says Ranbaxy

No sabotage at Toansa plant, says Ranbaxy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Company is among the few companies in the sector getting pulled up by FDA for violations at its factories in India.

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The central government's deposits with the RBI had fallen to just Rs 100 crore as of June 8.

25 of 100 power plants have less than 4 days coal stock: Govt

25 of 100 power plants have less than 4 days coal stock: Govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The scheme, which was earlier implemented by the coal companies, has been extended for the current fiscal also.

Kerala floods: Centre releases Rs 600 cr; CM seeks Rs 2,600 crore special package

Kerala floods: Centre releases Rs 600 cr; CM seeks Rs 2,600 crore special package

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

An estimated 223 people have lost their lives since August 8 in Kerala's worst floods in decades that has caused damage worth more than Rs 20,000 crore.

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Kaleidoscopic lights replace incandescent glory this year.

Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM for the 6th time

Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM for the 6th time

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The AIADMK supremo retained 13 of her ministers, who were in the previous cabinet, besides inducting 17 new faces including four women.