News for 'Special Security Allowance'

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In Jammu and Kashmir, Eid prayers passed off peacefully and there was no report of any untoward incident, the police said.

SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The rumour verification process would now be triggered by changes in price or 'material price movements', as the paper defines it. What this means is that companies would need to verify rumours only if the share price moves significantly.

Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws: Farmers to govt

Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws: Farmers to govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Farmer leader Darshan Pal accused the Centre of dividing farmer organisations, but it will not happen.

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

US introduces bill to designate India as its special global partner

US introduces bill to designate India as its special global partner

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Two top United States lawmakers have introduced a legislation in the House of Representatives to designate India as a special global partner of America

Wait, your US visa could be coming from China!

Wait, your US visa could be coming from China!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Due to the huge pile-up of visa applications, the US consular officers in the neighbouring country are now adjudicating Indian visa applications where interview requirements have been waived.

Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Rajapaksa fled the country and resigned last month in the face of a popular uprising against his government for mismanaging the island nation's economy.

Can China Win A War With US?

Can China Win A War With US?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region.

In a first, 2 B1 heavy bomber jets of US to join exercise in India

In a first, 2 B1 heavy bomber jets of US to join exercise in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The American platforms at the exercise 'Cope India' that started off Kalaikunda will also include a fleet of F-15 E fighter jets, C-130 and C-17 transport aircraft.

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic claimed a record-breaking 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title when he beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the French Open final.

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

With the general election campaign less than six months away, the BJP has more to think about than it had on the eve of 2019. It's the states that will be robbing BJP strategists of their sleep at this point, not the Lok Sabha, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Why Does Modi Not Slash Chinese Imports?

Why Does Modi Not Slash Chinese Imports?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

India's national security focus has shifted from the western border to the eastern one. But our trade with China keeps rising. This trade is against our interest, because most of it comprises of Chinese imports, argues Aakar Patel.

Navlakha's house arrest delayed over NIA's concern; actor stands surety

Navlakha's house arrest delayed over NIA's concern; actor stands surety

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Navlakha's lawyers, advocates Yug Chaudhry, Wahab Khan and Chandni Chawla, were likely to move the Supreme Court after Wednesday's ruling of the special NIA court, sources said.

May allow dreamers to stay, but no citizenship: Trump

May allow dreamers to stay, but no citizenship: Trump

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Trump said he is very close to a deal on DACA.

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A case of extortion and cyber terrorism was registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit of the Delhi police on November 25.

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The present happenings in Manipur are the wages of continued neglect, and not so benign at that, of a vital region and its people. Had we lavished on the North East even a fraction of the care and resources we do on Kashmir, things would not have come to this pass, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Govt to rename Rajpath in Delhi as 'Kartavya Path'

Govt to rename Rajpath in Delhi as 'Kartavya Path'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Centre has decided to rename Rajpath and Centre Vista lawns stretching from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New Delhi as 'Kartavya Path', official sources said.

Mourinho's Roma to face Sevilla in Europa League final

Mourinho's Roma to face Sevilla in Europa League final

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Sevilla will bid for a record-extending seventh Europa League title when they face AS Roma in the final in Budapest on May 31, after Jose Mourinho's side drew 0-0 at Bayer Leverkusen to secure a 1-0 aggregate victory in their semi-final.

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Siyalka accompanied family members of arrested 'Waris Punjab De' activists, including Amritpal Singh, who arrived in Dibrugarh earlier in the day and met them at the jail.

Sisodia sent to ED remand till Mar 17; bail plea to be heard on Mar 21

Sisodia sent to ED remand till Mar 17; bail plea to be heard on Mar 21

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

A Delhi court on Friday sent former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, arrested in a money laundering case related to the excise policy, to the Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 17.

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'The prime minister is talking to his Chachaji and he is crying in the PM's lap, it was such an emotional scene.'

Amritpal Singh's 4 aides taken to Assam; Punjab extends internet ban

Amritpal Singh's 4 aides taken to Assam; Punjab extends internet ban

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The state authorities had on Saturday suspended the internet and SMS services till Sunday noon.

H-1B, L-1 visa fees to be hiked massively

H-1B, L-1 visa fees to be hiked massively

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers, which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. Under the proposed rule, published by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Wednesday, the application for the H-1B visa increases from $460 to $780, and L-1 from $460 to $1,385. The application fee for O-1 visas has been proposed to increase from $460 to $1,055.

Jairam lodges protest with Dhankar over sending Forest Bill to joint committee

Jairam lodges protest with Dhankar over sending Forest Bill to joint committee

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a letter to Dhankhar, Ramesh said sending the Bill to the joint committee of both Houses means "devaluation and denigration" of the status and functions of the standing committee.

PIX: Fans mourn victims of Indonesia stadium stampede

PIX: Fans mourn victims of Indonesia stadium stampede

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Indonesians gathered for Friday prayers mourned 131 people killed in a soccer stampede six days ago, amid calls for a prompt investigation into one of the world's most deadly stadium disasters to enable its victims to rest in peace.

Kohli's Brilliance, Klaasen's Heroics

Kohli's Brilliance, Klaasen's Heroics

Rediff.com19 May 2023

In a clash featuring remarkable centuries from both teams, Virat Kohli's magnificent hundred for Royal Challengers Bangalore stole the spotlight, despite Heinrich Klaasen's outstanding display for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, May 18, 2023, night.

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'It shows that they cannot manage the situation with the forces in their hand.'

Gorakhpur temple attack accused slapped with UAPA

Gorakhpur temple attack accused slapped with UAPA

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

The UAPA allows the investigating agencies to get a longer remand of the accused and an extended duration to file a charge sheet.

India's ties with Israel are special: Modi

India's ties with Israel are special: Modi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The PM said his visit -- the first ever by an Indian premier -- was "based on the deep centuries-old connection between our two peoples."

Pathankot attack: Court allows NIA to conduct lie-detector test on Gurdaspur SP

Pathankot attack: Court allows NIA to conduct lie-detector test on Gurdaspur SP

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

NIA was on Monday allowed by a special court to conduct a lie-detector test on senior Punjab Police officer Salwinder Singh in connection with the Pathankot terror attack probe.

Centre allows states to borrow 50% of '20-'21 limit in April

Centre allows states to borrow 50% of '20-'21 limit in April

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

This permission was given some time late last month, before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 31 issued the indicative borrowing calendar for the states for April-June and the one for the Centre for April-September.

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva MD Jaysukh Patel sent to 7-day police custody

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva MD Jaysukh Patel sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Chief Judicial Magistrate MJ Khan sent Patel in the custody of the special investigation team formed by the state government to probe the case till February 8.

China urges Pakistan to arrest terrorists behind Karachi University blast

China urges Pakistan to arrest terrorists behind Karachi University blast

Rediff.com11 May 2022

China's charge d'affaires Pang Chunxue met Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah to discuss various issues, including the security of the Chinese nationals in Pakistan in the wake of the suicide bombing.

Designer Anishka Jaisinghani gets bail in Amruta Fadnavis bribe case

Designer Anishka Jaisinghani gets bail in Amruta Fadnavis bribe case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A court in Mumbai on Monday granted bail to designer Anishka Jaisinghani, arrested for allegedly offering a bribe to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta for intervening in a criminal case and attempting to extort Rs 10 crore from her.

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Look at the aggressive way in which a campaign against Friday namaz is going on in North Indian cities.' 'Even the Union home minister is part of this vicious campaign.'

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Congress leader from Gujarat said the Dalit community has given a call for a nationwide candle march on February 19 in support of Solanki, who was a first-year student of B.Tech (chemical) course.

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The agency has booked Sisodia, a 1992-batch IRS officer Sukesh Kumar Jain who was then secretary of vigilance, retired CISF DIG Rakesh Kumar Sinha who was working as special advisor to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and joint director in the Feedback Unit, they said.

Security stepped up at Kolkata airport after threat call

Security stepped up at Kolkata airport after threat call

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Security personnel at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport in Kolkata went into a tizzy on Wednesday after receiving three phone calls threatening to blow up the airport.

Rajpath renamed as Kartavya Path, Kejriwal skips NDMC meeting

Rajpath renamed as Kartavya Path, Kejriwal skips NDMC meeting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The New Delhi Municipal Council on Wednesday approved a proposal to rename Rajpath as 'Kartavya Path'.

UP police guns down Atiq Ahmed's son Asad, his aide in encounter

UP police guns down Atiq Ahmed's son Asad, his aide in encounter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad's son Asad, wanted in the Umesh Pal murder case, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh police in Jhansi on Thursday, officials said.