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ED will arrest 4 more AAP leaders in a month if..., claims Atishi

ED will arrest 4 more AAP leaders in a month if..., claims Atishi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The AAP has accused the BJP of wanting to impose President's rule in Delhi by poaching its legislators and breaking the party.

Crew hears flier speak of 'hijack' on phone, has him arrested

Crew hears flier speak of 'hijack' on phone, has him arrested

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The Mumbai police have arrested a male passenger after a crew member of a Delhi-bound flight from Mumbai heard him talking about 'hijacking' on phone, an official said on Friday.

India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors

India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

First two Tests would be played without spectators as per a BCCI directive, considering the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

First time in two years, ISL set to allow crowds for final

First time in two years, ISL set to allow crowds for final

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The final will be held at the PJN Stadium in Margao, concluding the football league that started last November.

Army chief visits Kashmir after Centre ordered ceasefire for Ramzan

Army chief visits Kashmir after Centre ordered ceasefire for Ramzan

Rediff.com24 May 2018

General Bipin Rawat was appreciative of the measures and standard operating procedures instituted by the units and formations to meet the challenges posed by the inimical elements.

India's frontline tanks display firepower in Ladakh

India's frontline tanks display firepower in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The Indian Army started bringing the T-90 Bhishma and T-72 Ajay tanks along with the BMP series Infantry Combat Vehicles from the deserts and plains in a big way to these high altitude locations from last year with the beginning of the Operation Snow Leopard to counter the Chinese aggression in eastern Ladakh last summer.

Home ministry drops domestic air travel from banned list

Home ministry drops domestic air travel from banned list

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The home ministry on Wednesday dropped domestic air travel from the list of prohibited activities during the ongoing lockdown, paving the way for operations of regular commercial flights. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla issued the order in this effect in his capacity as chairperson of the national executive committee under the National Disaster Management Act.

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The process of cremation of unidentified bodies of the train accident which began on Tuesday evening was completed at about 8 am on Wednesday, BMC Mayor Sulochana Das said.

Was anti-Maoist operation botched up?

Was anti-Maoist operation botched up?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'Counter-insurgency operations cannot be conducted by following inflexible SOPs.' 'It is unwise to enter jungles with a large body of troops without precise intelligence,' asserts counter-insurgency expert Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'WFI must reverse all amendments made during its suspension and ensure checks and balances in decision-making within four weeks.'

TN brings back Covid curbs as cases rise

TN brings back Covid curbs as cases rise

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

As fresh Covid-19 cases continued to increase, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced reintroduction of curbs like permission only for 50 per cent seating capacity in cinemas and ban on select activities effective April 10, to help prevent the spread of the virus.

FSSAI draft norms for food importers likely by Dec-end

FSSAI draft norms for food importers likely by Dec-end

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Some packaged food makers have welcomed the move.

Maha CM hints at reopening religious places after Diwali

Maha CM hints at reopening religious places after Diwali

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I am ready for brickbats if it ensures good health and safety of citizens. How to avoid crowds and ensure physical distancing in places of worship will be worked out and a standard operating procedure will be drafted after Diwali," he said.

Special CP inspects 12-km stretch where Delhi woman was dragged by car

Special CP inspects 12-km stretch where Delhi woman was dragged by car

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The woman, who was the sole breadwinner of her family, was dragged for 12 kilometres under the car on the December 31 night and was found naked by a road in Kanjhawala, according to police.

PIX: Dhawan & Co quarantine in Mumbai ahead of SL tour

PIX: Dhawan & Co quarantine in Mumbai ahead of SL tour

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

India's white ball squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday as they began their two-week quarantine ahead of their tour of Sri Lanka next month.

SPOTTED! Uthappa forgets no saliva rule

SPOTTED! Uthappa forgets no saliva rule

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals' Robin Uthappa accidentally used saliva to shine the ball during their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders match

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday called for seamless coordination among various agencies involved in protecting India's maritime interests in the face of emerging security challenges and increasing rivalries and competitions in the Indian Ocean.

'Bomb' boat crew didn't look like fishermen: Coast Guard

'Bomb' boat crew didn't look like fishermen: Coast Guard

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Indian Coast Guard on Saturday said suspicions were raised about the identity of crew of the explosives-laden boat intercepted by them, as they did not resemble fishermen from their dressing style and carried no nets.

Now, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Kandla flight aborts take off

Now, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Kandla flight aborts take off

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

This is at least the ninth incident of technical malfunction on a SpiceJet aircraft in the last 40 days.

Social distancing, masks must in religious places

Social distancing, masks must in religious places

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

In-charges and managements of temples, mosques and gurudwaras in the city said preparations are underway to ensure all safety measures are in place as they throw open their doors for the devotees amid the pandemic.

Unlock 1: Lockdown in containment zones till June 30

Unlock 1: Lockdown in containment zones till June 30

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Termed 'Unlock 1', the Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

BCCI looking to move IPL games to Mumbai

BCCI looking to move IPL games to Mumbai

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The BCCI is looking to move base to Mumbai keeping in mind the COVID-19 situation in Kolkata and Bengaluru, where the next set of matches will be played.

Delhi sees 60% surge in Covid cases; logs 1,009 new infections, 1 death

Delhi sees 60% surge in Covid cases; logs 1,009 new infections, 1 death

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

This was the maximum number of cases recorded in Delhi since February 10 when 1,104 infections were reported.

Fraudulent GST refund claims worth Rs 1,912 cr detected

Fraudulent GST refund claims worth Rs 1,912 cr detected

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A total of 35 persons have been arrested by the CGST authorities.

India Open, Syed Modi cancelled in BWF's adjusted calendar

India Open, Syed Modi cancelled in BWF's adjusted calendar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The BWF also shared its Standard Operation Procedure with member associations, saying any breach "can result in accreditation being revoked and participants not permitted to enter the venue."

IAF group captain to be sacked for 2019 missile hit on Mi-17 chopper

IAF group captain to be sacked for 2019 missile hit on Mi-17 chopper

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

A general court martial (GCM) instituted by the Indian Air Force has ordered the sacking of a group captain for the crash of an Mi-17 V5 helicopter in Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir after it was hit by a missile on February 27, 2019, official sources said on Tuesday.

Franklin unitholders to get Rs 1,200 cr in second tranche

Franklin unitholders to get Rs 1,200 cr in second tranche

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Sources said SBI Funds Management will distribute the proceeds to unitholders following liquidation of some securities held under the scheme.

Cheetahs face leopard challenge in Kuno, Gandhi Sagar

Cheetahs face leopard challenge in Kuno, Gandhi Sagar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Cheetahs have coexisted with leopards and lions in Africa, but some officials in India consider the high leopard population in Kuno and Gandhi Sagar a problem as it would "reduce the prey biomass for cheetahs".

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Other measures being considered include relatively stringent KYC norms and a separate standard operating procedure for approval, renewal, and fresh investment from India's neighbouring countries.

Doubt if SOP was followed properly: Parrikar on Pampore attack

Doubt if SOP was followed properly: Parrikar on Pampore attack

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

The minister termed the killing of CRPF personnel at Pampore as an act of 'frustration' on part of Pakistani terrorists several of whom were killed by Indian forces in past one year.

Over 24 prominent charitable institutions in India may face tax scrutiny

Over 24 prominent charitable institutions in India may face tax scrutiny

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

More than 24 prominent charitable institutions in the country - from private trusts, educational societies, statutory authorities, and cricket associations - may soon face tax scrutiny after a Supreme Court (SC) ruling set the limits to which tax exemption can be claimed. Most of these are highly profitable but get tax exemption due to their 'charitable organisation' status. The revenue department is preparing a standard operating procedure to scrutinise their books and evaluate if they can continue to claim tax exemption in the context of the recent SC ruling

NHRC issues notices to Maha govt and DGP over arrests of activists

NHRC issues notices to Maha govt and DGP over arrests of activists

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

A police official said the five arrested are suspected to have Maoist links and had allegedly funded the Elgar Parishad conclave.

Maharashtra may reopen dine-in restaurants from October

Maharashtra may reopen dine-in restaurants from October

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The state government has framed standard operating procedures for reopening of restaurants and a decision will be taken once these guidelines are finalised, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Monday.

Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

A number of persons fainted after experiencing 'burning sensation' in their throat and chest. Many people who were asleep woke up in panic and scurried out of their homes and alerted neighbours and all of them soon reached the main roads unsure of what to do.

PHOTOS: BCCI boss Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee IPL

PHOTOS: BCCI boss Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee IPL

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday left for Dubai to oversee preparations for a bio-secure IPL, beginning on September 19.

Arbaaz, Sohail Khan booked for violating COVID-19 norm

Arbaaz, Sohail Khan booked for violating COVID-19 norm

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The Khan trio was asked to stay at a hotel in suburban Bandra after they returned to Mumbai from the United Arab Emirates in the penultimate week of December last year as per guidelines, but they went to their homes instead, a civic official said.

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

'Peace seekers don't shelter terrorists': India slams Pak at UN

'Peace seekers don't shelter terrorists': India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

India also slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for raking up Jammu and Kashmir at the UN.

'Not written in Vedas': Uttarakhand not to livestream Chardham Yatra

'Not written in Vedas': Uttarakhand not to livestream Chardham Yatra

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

"After taking into account all suggestions, we have decided not to hold live streaming of Chardham Yatra as it is not written in the Vedas. We are also going to file an affidavit in the high court in this regard," the CM said.

Air India set to enhance in-flight service in first and business class

Air India set to enhance in-flight service in first and business class

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Air India is set to enhance its in-flight service with a change in ownership from Thursday. This will include more variety in on-board meals, improved in-flight service procedures, and reintroduction of amenities. Non-vegetarian meals are being introduced in the economy class of domestic flights after a gap of nearly four years. Air India is set to enhance its in-flight service with a change in ownership from Thursday. This will include more variety in on-board meals, improved in-flight service procedures, and reintroduction of amenities.