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Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The industry came under scrutiny after the proliferation of games like cards, casinos, and fantasy sports among young people led to addiction and financial losses, with some reported cases of suicide.

Trump's Facebook, Instagram ban to be lifted after 2 years

Trump's Facebook, Instagram ban to be lifted after 2 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

In a post on Truth Social, Trump responded by saying: "FACEBOOK, which has lost Billions of Dollars in value since "deplatforming" your favorite President, me, has just announced that they are reinstating my account. Such a thing should never again happen to a sitting President, or anybody else who is not deserving of retribution."

Congress gives breach of privilege notice against Amit Shah

Congress gives breach of privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Congress on Thursday gave a notice in the Lok Sabha against alleged breach of privilege by Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of speaking untruth on Maharashtra farm widow Kalawati Bandurkar who Rahul Gandhi had met in 2008.

SC quashes MediaOne telecast ban, says criticism not anti-establishment

SC quashes MediaOne telecast ban, says criticism not anti-establishment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the Centre's denial of security clearance to Malayalam news channel MediaOne, and pulled up the ministry of home affairs for raising national security claims in "thin air" without facts.

What Modi said to Neil deGrasse Tyson

What Modi said to Neil deGrasse Tyson

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

They discussed at length India's rapid progress in the space sector, including various space exploration missions being undertaken by India, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.

Modi discusses India's growth story with top American thought leaders

Modi discusses India's growth story with top American thought leaders

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met leading American economist Paul Romer, investor and co-founder of hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio, and other eminent thought leaders and exchanged views with them and briefed them about the reform trajectory of his government to foster economic growth. Prime Minister Modi is in New York on the first leg of his maiden state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden. Modi and Romer held discussions on India's digital journey, including the use of Aadhaar and innovative tools like Digilocker.

No constitutional fraud in annulling Art 370, due process followed: Govt to SC

No constitutional fraud in annulling Art 370, due process followed: Govt to SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which heard their contentions at length, told them they will have to justify the procedure adopted for abrogation as the court cannot postulate a situation "where the ends justify the means".

Why are you angry?: Kejriwal to PM over Delhi budget

Why are you angry?: Kejriwal to PM over Delhi budget

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The presentation of the Delhi government's Budget for 2023-24, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been put on hold with the Kejriwal dispensation and the central government trading charges over allocations under various heads.

Over Rs 946 cr allocated to CBI in Budget 2023

Over Rs 946 cr allocated to CBI in Budget 2023

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The agency received Rs 911 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2022-23, which was later decreased to Rs 906.59 crore in the Revised Estimates.

The scandal that led to Donald Trump's indictment

The scandal that led to Donald Trump's indictment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Trump becomes the first former US president to face a criminal charge.

Huge uproar erupts over Jadavpur University student death

Huge uproar erupts over Jadavpur University student death

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in Delhi reprimanded Jadavpur University for submitting a "generic" report about the incident.

'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Although perhaps not with a greater majority, and maybe even a slightly reduced majority in the Lok Sabha.'

Uttarakhand passes stricter anti-conversion law with 10-year jail term

Uttarakhand passes stricter anti-conversion law with 10-year jail term

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed a stricter anti-conversion Bill making unlawful conversion a cognisable and non-bailable offence punishable with imprisonment for a term of at least three to a maximum of 10 years.

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Considering Pai is putting his own personal money in Byju's, stakeholders in the company can look forward to more governance and transparency.'

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to rise above 'political bickering' and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), saying the two constitutional functionaries should get down to 'serious work of governance' away from glare of publicity.

Unwell Nitish skips Chennai but Friday's Opposition conclave is very much on

Unwell Nitish skips Chennai but Friday's Opposition conclave is very much on

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Ill-health forced Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to cancel his scheduled visit to Chennai on Tuesday, where he was invited by his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin, a key aide of the Janata Dal-United leader said.

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 200 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "war" and said his country would extract an "unprecedented price" from its enemy.

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

Rediff.com18 May 2023

According to the apex court, the disclaimer should say that 'there is no authenticated data to back up the suggestion on figure of conversion and the film represents the fictionalised version'.

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The 2012 Republican presidential nominee and one of Trump's most vocal Republican Party critics during this year's election campaign, met privately with the President-elect for about an hour.

Coronavirus: NZC providing regular updates to all including IPL-bound players

Coronavirus: NZC providing regular updates to all including IPL-bound players

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In India, 29 positive cases have been reported so far, including 16 Italian tourists. New Zealand Cricket said that the cricket board is in constant touch with the country's health, foreign affairs and sports ministry to get regular updates which will ensure health safety for its players.

No political call behind Rahul disqualification, everyone equal before law: BJP

No political call behind Rahul disqualification, everyone equal before law: BJP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as an MP by the Lok Sabha Secretariat is a result of a court order and not a political call, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders said on Friday, stating that everyone is equal before the law.

How can temporary Article 370 become permanent, asks SC on first day of hearing

How can temporary Article 370 become permanent, asks SC on first day of hearing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Who can recommend the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir when no constituent assembly exists there? The Supreme Court on Wednesday put this question to the petitioners who have challenged the abrogation of the constitutional provision that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state.

Stalin says political change will end NEET soon; to boycott guv's I-Day party

Stalin says political change will end NEET soon; to boycott guv's I-Day party

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Stalin claimed that in a few months political change will take place and then the NEET barriers will come crashing down.

Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In a significant move to enhance its strategic resource security, India has officially released its first-ever critical minerals list, identifying 30 key critical minerals crucial to the nation's economic growth and technological development. This pioneering step aims at reducing import dependence, enhancing supply-chain resilience, and supporting the country's net-zero objectives. Union Minister Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi, while releasing the Critical Minerals for India report in New Delhi on Wednesday, said, "India is readying for an Atmanirbhar Bharat."

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A fierce competition among parties to offer freebies and guarantees, a scramble for tribal, OBC, women votes and a touch of Hindutva -- all have combined to make the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls a high-stakes battle with main rivals BJP and the Congress pulling out all the stops to gain power.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The expansion was the first by Sarma since he assumed chief ministership of the state about 13 months ago.

NY judge bars news outlets, cameras from Trump courtroom

NY judge bars news outlets, cameras from Trump courtroom

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

News outlets will not be allowed to broadcast former US president Donald Trump's historic arraignment on Tuesday in a Manhattan state court, New York Supreme Court judge Juan Merchan has ruled.

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

At a time when the BJP's stars are at the top on the eve of the Lok Sabha polls, the Puri-Joshimath Sankaracharyas may have kick-started a row whose efforts might be to divide Hindus, not in the name of castes, but on what passes for greater belief, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

US ex-defence secy, architect of modern Indo-US security ties, Carter dies

US ex-defence secy, architect of modern Indo-US security ties, Carter dies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

In a tribute, President Joe Biden called him a "born patriot", while Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hailed him as a thought-provoking global strategist.

Broadcast licence renewal doesn't need security nod: Kerala's MediaOne to SC

Broadcast licence renewal doesn't need security nod: Kerala's MediaOne to SC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli commenced hearing on the plea of the news channel against the Kerala high court's order upholding the Centre's decision to ban its telecast on security grounds.

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

For Sikhs, they say, honour is the bottom line; and whatever the state of the SAD's political fortunes today, arrogance will not be helpful in the negotiation.

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A day after heated exchanges between the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation and the Centre over the Delhi budget, the Union home ministry on Tuesday approved the city government's financial document, paving the way for its tabling in the assembly.

How The Athiya-Rahul Romance Began

How The Athiya-Rahul Romance Began

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Athiya Shetty and K L Rahul are all set to marry on January 23, which is why the cricketer has dropped out of the series against New Zealand.

Why is AAP not made accused in excise case as beneficiary, SC asks ED

Why is AAP not made accused in excise case as beneficiary, SC asks ED

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to explain why the political party (Aam Aadmi Party) which was allegedly the beneficiary of the Delhi Excise Policy 'scam', has not been made an accused in the money laundering case.

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Despite their opposition based on ideology, both the political Right and the political Left possess similar behaviour, observes Shyam G Menon.

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Claims of a spike in poverty and inequality in India during the Covid-19 pandemic are patently false as such claims are based on uncomparable different surveys, according to a paper co-authored by eminent economist Arvind Panagariya. The paper also noted that inequality fell in the country during Covid years, both in rural and urban areas as well as nationally. Panagariya, Columbia University Professor and former vice chairman of NITI Aayog and Vishal More of Intelink Advisors, New Delhi have co-authored a detailed paper 'Poverty and Inequality in India: Before and After Covid-19'.

Hours after SC stay, CBI calls Abhishek Banerjee for questioning

Hours after SC stay, CBI calls Abhishek Banerjee for questioning

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) hand-delivered a summons to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for questioning in connection with the teachers' recruitment scam case on Monday, allegedly over two hours after the Supreme Court had stayed a high court order for his interrogation.