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Anti-Pope protests: Delhi Dy Speaker hurt

Anti-Pope protests: Delhi Dy Speaker hurt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Police, however, denied the knife attack on Iqbal had taken place.

What does Vande Mataram mean to you?

What does Vande Mataram mean to you?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Are politicians raking up the national song controversy just to gain political mileage?

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

By any standards, the crowd was far bigger than what the festival has witnessed ever since it began on January 3.

Don't spilt secular votes: Sonia Gandhi tells Muslim leaders

Don't spilt secular votes: Sonia Gandhi tells Muslim leaders

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A delegation of Muslim leaders led by Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi during which she asked them to ensure that secular votes did not split in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Dabhol may not restart in Oct

Dabhol may not restart in Oct

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The beleaguered Dabhol power plant is unlikely to be restarted this month as was earlier expected

India, US sign pact for FutureGen project

India, US sign pact for FutureGen project

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

India and the US on Monday signed an agreement for New Delhi's participation in the prestigious $950 million FutureGen project

Delhi HC issues notice to Jama Masjid Imam

Delhi HC issues notice to Jama Masjid Imam

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The Delhi high court on Friday issued a notice to the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid for his failure to comply with its order for removal of encroachments within the vicinity of the hostoric mosque in Delhi.

Panel for single oil, power regulator

Panel for single oil, power regulator

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

The planning commission and the committee of secretaries have favoured a single appellate tribunal for power and petroleum sectors.

Can Kurkure twist Indian snack market to Pepsi's advantage?

Can Kurkure twist Indian snack market to Pepsi's advantage?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

PepsiCo is now betting aggressively on Kurkure, as its offering goes more and more local in its branded snacks.

Come under one umbrella: Bukhari

Come under one umbrella: Bukhari

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Bukhari plans Muslim confederation

Bukhari plans Muslim confederation

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The Imam has convened a National Conference of Muslims in New Delhi on Saturday, which is being attended by over 300 top Muslim clerics, scholars and religious heads.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

'Vande Mataram against Islamic beliefs'

'Vande Mataram against Islamic beliefs'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

"If somebody sings Vande Mataram voluntarily, I have no objections. But if people are forced to do so, it will meet with resistance," Bukhari said.

HC orders taking Shahabuddin to AIIMS

HC orders taking Shahabuddin to AIIMS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

A state RJD delegation led by its president Abdul Bari Siddiqui had also petitioned Bihar governor R S Gavai earlier in July seeking specialised treatment for Shahabuddin outside the state.

12 ultra-mega lessons from power plants

12 ultra-mega lessons from power plants

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The biggest lesson is in creating bankable projects with the government getting major clearances, leaving private firms to deliver on what they do best.

No out-of-court deal with NTPC

No out-of-court deal with NTPC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Power plants: FM meets Ambani, Ruia

Power plants: FM meets Ambani, Ruia

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday took stock of the power ministry's ambitious plans to set up five ultra mega power projects of 4,000 MW each envisaging an investment of Rs 75,000 crore

'Pakistan is keen to normalise bilateral relations,' says Pak envoy

'Pakistan is keen to normalise bilateral relations,' says Pak envoy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

India and Pakistan should move from confrontation to cooperation, Pakistan's High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Tuesday said while adding that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is keen to normalise bilateral relations.

Scam accused on PAC chair; Railways gets HC notice

Scam accused on PAC chair; Railways gets HC notice

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Patna HC issued a notice to Railways on Tuesday on a petition challenging appointment\nof former RJD minister and accused in multi-crore bitumen scam Illiyas Hussain as chairman of Passenger Amenities Committee of the Indian Railways.

Stricter Electricity Act likely

Stricter Electricity Act likely

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

New norm for power project approval

New norm for power project approval

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

In a bid to expedite clearances for power projects, the power ministry will soon approach the cabinet with a proposal that allows all schemes below Rs 1500 crore (Rs 15 billion) automatic approval.\n

ICRA, Crisil to rate electricity boards

ICRA, Crisil to rate electricity boards

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

The government on Thursday ruled out giving another extension to various states for unbundling their electricity boards as part of measures to encourage non-government entities in the power sector.

22 crore devotees in 49 days: Kumbh makes history

22 crore devotees in 49 days: Kumbh makes history

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

he one-and-a-half-month-long Kumbh Mela ended on Monday with devotees from different walks of life and parts of the country taking a holy dip on Mahashivratri.

Zee launches Gujarati channel in UK

Zee launches Gujarati channel in UK

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Zee Network (UK) has launched a Gujarati channel to showcase the best of South Asian entertainment to viewers.

Taj Mahal not Waqf property: Records

Taj Mahal not Waqf property: Records

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

This disputed the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Waqf Board's claim that the Taj as a Waqf property and that they should get rights over its control and management.

India's mega power projects grind to a slow halt

India's mega power projects grind to a slow halt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

With their balance sheets under stress, private companies have lost interest in them.

Devotees dunk in the holy waters at Kumbh Mela

Devotees dunk in the holy waters at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the devout flock that attends the Simhastha Kumbh Mela to take a dip into the holy waters and purify themselves.

GoM clears Dabhol settlement

GoM clears Dabhol settlement

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

Indian lenders to the Dabhol power plant are close to a settlement with Bechtel, which will clear the last major hurdle in reviving the 2,184 MW power plant that has been shut for over four years.

Special court lets off Raja Bhaiya

Special court lets off Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

All charges under the Gangsters Act have been removed.

Govt asks power units to undertake modernisation

Govt asks power units to undertake modernisation

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

In an attempt to improve the power generation scenario, the government has asked the old power units to undertake modernisation and renovation under the Rs 10,000 crore scheme launched through the two financial institutions.

BSP releases list of candidates for 100 UP seats

BSP releases list of candidates for 100 UP seats

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Muslims have been given tickets in 36 of the 100 seats.

Hectic preparations for royal bath in Nashik

Hectic preparations for royal bath in Nashik

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Thousands of sadhus have already reached the holy town of Trimbakeshwar, which enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Ministry for coal, petrol regulators

Ministry for coal, petrol regulators

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Having set an ambitious target for capacity addition, the power ministry on Monday sought to push ahead with the agenda seeking regulators for coal and petroleum sectors even as it criticised public sector power companies

Welcome MSD, but be focused

Welcome MSD, but be focused

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Power sector offers $160 bn investment opportunity

Power sector offers $160 bn investment opportunity

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Showcasing India's power sector as a major FDI destination, the government on Friday said the country offers opportunity for $160 billion investment for doubling generation capacity to 200,000 MW in 10 years.