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Delhi HC passes stay-order against life-ban on Jwala Gutta

Delhi HC passes stay-order against life-ban on Jwala Gutta

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The Delhi high court, on Thursday, passed a stay-order against the life-ban imposed on Jwala Gutta by the Badminton Association of India.

No extension for Pune, Gujarat; IPL-11 set to have 8 teams

No extension for Pune, Gujarat; IPL-11 set to have 8 teams

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The general mood of the IPL Governing Council is to stay put with eight teams as a 10-team league would increase the number of matches to 84.

Gurdaspur attack magnifies armour shortage scare

Gurdaspur attack magnifies armour shortage scare

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Army, paramilitary and police forces continue going into harm's way with outdated bulletproof jackets (BPJs), and helmets designed for motorcycle riding, not for the impact of a nine-millimetre bullet.

Asom Gana Parishad ends alliance with BJP over citizenship bill row

Asom Gana Parishad ends alliance with BJP over citizenship bill row

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The bill seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Sonia gives strict instructions to pass T-Bill in LS today

Sonia gives strict instructions to pass T-Bill in LS today

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The Congress chief met Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to chalk out a strategy on the controversial legislation. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Ramkrishna's exit comes at a time when NSE has been in focus over a new regulatory framework for high frequency trades and co-location facilities, which some believe give undue advantage to some brokers and traders

Etihad pilots management changes at Jet Airways

Etihad pilots management changes at Jet Airways

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Etihad earns about 23 per cent of its passenger revenue from code-share and equity partners, and this would increase after its tie-up with Jet.

No deal to government on Lalitgate, says Congress

No deal to government on Lalitgate, says Congress

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Congress on Wednesday dismissed as "totally baseless" and "mischievous" reports that it had offered a deal to government under which it was ready to support passage of GST bill in Parliament if it axed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in the wake of the Lalitgate controversy.

CBI came hunting for DDCA file that implicated Jaitley: Kejriwal

CBI came hunting for DDCA file that implicated Jaitley: Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

A combative Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, furious over the CBI raid at the Delhi Secretariat, has alleged that the day-long action by the probe agency was to look for an inquiry committee file relating to Delhi District Cricket Association that "traps" Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

2 killed after landfill site collapses in Delhi's Ghazipur

2 killed after landfill site collapses in Delhi's Ghazipur

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The enormous dump -- estimated to be as high as a 15-storey building -- looms like a dark mountain on the side of NH24, a busy highway that connects Delhi to Uttar Pradesh.

The 'miscellaneous' blunder in India's Rafale deal

The 'miscellaneous' blunder in India's Rafale deal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Rahul Bedi explains how 'miscellaneous' factors have posed a major hurdle in negotiating the Rafale deal.

K'taka: Cong reaches out to rebel MLAs as BJP seeks trust vote

K'taka: Cong reaches out to rebel MLAs as BJP seeks trust vote

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The coalition government is on a shaky wicket with 16 MLAs -- 13 of the Congress and three of the Janata Dal-Secular -- resigning their assembly membership. Besides, two independent legislators, who were made ministers recently to provide stability, have quit the ministry and withdrawn support.

BCCI says many countries ready to play with India if SA tour fails

BCCI says many countries ready to play with India if SA tour fails

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday blamed breach of protocol by Cricket South Africa for uncertainty over the Indian team's scheduled tour to that country later this year.

Panel probing Mann issue gets more time to submit report

Panel probing Mann issue gets more time to submit report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

On July 25 too, the speaker had asked Mann not to attend the House till a decision was arrived at.

Swamy seeks suspension of India-Abu Dhabi air pact

Swamy seeks suspension of India-Abu Dhabi air pact

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy on Thursday sought suspension of the new bilateral air services agreement between India and Abu Dhabi, saying prima facie it appeared to be linked with Jet-Etihad deal.

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

The exhibition is conceived as a 'lived experience' creation, based on work with descendants and communities to collect stories related to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919.

BJP teaches Cong the alphabet: A for Adarsh, B for Bofors...

BJP teaches Cong the alphabet: A for Adarsh, B for Bofors...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Major rival parties in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh are literally waging a 'war of words' by coining meanings to alphabets to highlight issues of corruption allegedly linked to each other.

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The apex court fixed the matter for next hearing on November 16.

Saving the heart of Make in India

Saving the heart of Make in India

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Will private firms really boost Make in India in the defence sector? Ajai Shukla seeks answers.

Will Rahul take back his resignation?

Will Rahul take back his resignation?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Whether Rahul likes it or not, he will be judged by what he does to put the party back on its feet, says Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

'Even today, the Gandhi family is the only fulcrum of the Congress'

'Even today, the Gandhi family is the only fulcrum of the Congress'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

'As of today, I don't see how the Congress can continue its struggle against the BJP without Rahul. There has to be a fulcrum. There has to be a center for any movement to take place.'

Digvijaya booked for 'cops radicalising Muslim youth' remark

Digvijaya booked for 'cops radicalising Muslim youth' remark

Rediff.com4 May 2017

He had alleged that 'Telangana police has set up a bogus ISIS site which is radicalising Muslim youths'.

Sunni cleric says 'women only fit to deliver children'; gender equality 'un-Islamic'

Sunni cleric says 'women only fit to deliver children'; gender equality 'un-Islamic'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Sunni leader Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliar's controversial remarks against gender equality have triggered a strong reaction from parties.

Maharashtra celebrates statehood day with fervour

Maharashtra celebrates statehood day with fervour

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Flag hoisting is held at the district headquarters in the presence of the guardian ministers early in the morning as they pay tribute to martyrs on the day.

Who will be CM of Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, MP? Rahul to decide today

Who will be CM of Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, MP? Rahul to decide today

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Gandhi, on the other hand, has also reached out directly to the party workers in the three states to know their top choice for the chief minister post through an internal mobile messaging app, party leaders said.

Budget for 2016 Rio Olympics up 27 percent to $2.93 billion

Budget for 2016 Rio Olympics up 27 percent to $2.93 billion

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

IOC inspectors who visited last year warned that unless the pace of construction picked up soon, some arenas may not be ready in time to host test events ahead of the Games.

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Why Aditya Ghosh had to quit IndiGo

Why Aditya Ghosh had to quit IndiGo

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The founders of IndiGo may have thought it's time to go for a rejig of the top leadership team which can take care of the growing demands of an airline that has grown much bigger than they could have ever imagined, says Shyamal Majumdar.

IOC set for biggest overhaul of Olympics

IOC set for biggest overhaul of Olympics

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The IOC wants to attract more cities to bidding, and is eager to make the process easier, more flexible and more in line with the cities' own plans for the future.

Uproar in RS over SP leader linking alcohol to Hindu gods

Uproar in RS over SP leader linking alcohol to Hindu gods

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The remark by Agrawal was expunged by the chair even as it came for a strong condemnation from the BJP.

Will demonetisation lead to a windfall?

Will demonetisation lead to a windfall?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

A government can't just take away public money, and the RBI can't extinguish its liability. 'The RBI has to honour the value any time a person with legal and taxed money lays claim on the value.'

HC to hear Mumbai Metro fare case on Friday

HC to hear Mumbai Metro fare case on Friday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The matter came up for hearing on Monday before a bench chaired by Justice R D Dhanuka.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Is Dabhol project to be privatised soon?

Is Dabhol project to be privatised soon?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Goyal's statement comes in the wake of RGPPL board giving its approval last month for the conversion of debt into equity equivalent to interest dues of Rs 405 crore (Rs 4.05 billion).

As LoC heats up, army buys 2 rocket regiments

As LoC heats up, army buys 2 rocket regiments

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The ministry of defence has bought two regiments of the indigenous Pinaka multi-barrelled rocket launcher for Rs 3,230 crore.

What guarantee? France won't get one for Rafale deal

What guarantee? France won't get one for Rafale deal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

With the United Progressive Alliance-II's tenure coming to an end, France had wanted India to sign a pact to provide government guarantee for completion of negotiation for 126 fighter aircraft with Dassault company but Defence Minister A K Antony has refused to do so.

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Lukewarm response from private investors and turf battles between government agencies have resulted in delaying Modi's ambitions. Sahil Makkar reports.

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Dhaka to Kathmandu US-Bangla Airlines flight, with 67 passengers and four crew members on board, caught fire after it careened off the runway and ploughed into a football ground near the Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday.

Rafale proposal 'effectively dead' as Dassault bid not cheapest

Rafale proposal 'effectively dead' as Dassault bid not cheapest

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Even as three Rafale fighters line up in Bengaluru for eye-popping aerobatics displays at the Aero India 2015 exhibition this week, senior ministry of defence sources say the proposal to buy the French fighter is "effectively dead".

Illegal mining case: BSP, Cong, AAP back Akhilesh

Illegal mining case: BSP, Cong, AAP back Akhilesh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

"The day news of the SP-BSP top leadership meeting came out, the BJP government used the CBI and raids were conducted in an old mining scam and the news of quizzing Akhilesh Yadav was deliberately spread. Is it not an action to defame the SP-BSP alliance?" Mayawati said.