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I may have asked about land deal, but ...: Ajit Pawar on IPS officer's charges

I may have asked about land deal, but ...: Ajit Pawar on IPS officer's charges

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The Nationalist Congress Party leader did not name Borwankar, but said some allegations had been levelled against him by "a retired IPS officer who had served in Pune as commissioner of police."

Wrestlers take a stand: Demand reform, safety

Wrestlers take a stand: Demand reform, safety

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

India's women wrestlers push for reforms after sexual harassment case

Want To Invest For Your Child's Future?

Want To Invest For Your Child's Future?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Find out whether the fund is equity, debt, or hybrid oriented. 'Understand the portfolio composition and whether it suits your risk appetite and horizon.'

Mumbai's Street Life, As Not Seen Before

Mumbai's Street Life, As Not Seen Before

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Rediff.com presents a selection of Danish Siddiqui's images which capture the essence of street life in Mumbai.

China on India-US defence deals: Should not target 3rd party

China on India-US defence deals: Should not target 3rd party

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

China on Monday said cooperation between countries should not undermine regional peace and stability and target any third party, as it reacted to a host of defence and commercial pacts recently signed between India and the US including joint production of jet engines in India to power military aircraft and a deal on armed drones.

Moeen won't travel to India next year for Tests

Moeen won't travel to India next year for Tests

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he will not travel to India next year for the Test series.

India probably first nation to get MQ9B Reaper drones from US

India probably first nation to get MQ9B Reaper drones from US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Another major announcement that came was an MoU signed between GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to jointly produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.

The Fears Of The Only Voice

The Fears Of The Only Voice

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The prime minister's insistence that his voice cannot be suppressed left me both puzzled and amused. He has at his call, the government's official news dissemination/publicity channels, the pliant newspapers and television channels that were eager to prostrate themselves before a powerful government and yet, the dominant voice thinks it is in competition with other voices! exclaims Shyam G Menon.

Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath

Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Singh said India has intensified patrolling of the seas after the recent attacks on merchant navy ships.

Chandrakant Patil skips Koregaon-Bhima event citing 'ink attack threat'

Chandrakant Patil skips Koregaon-Bhima event citing 'ink attack threat'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Last month, ink was thrown at Patil during an event in Pimpri town of Pune district in an apparent protest against his controversial remark about Dr B R Ambedkar and social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.

Cong discusses 'unexpected' defeat in state polls

Cong discusses 'unexpected' defeat in state polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The Congress leadership on Friday held separate meetings to review its performances in the assembly polls in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and said its defeat in the two states at the hands of the BJP was unexpected.

Mahua Moitra writes to Speaker over Apple alerts

Mahua Moitra writes to Speaker over Apple alerts

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla flagging alerts received by several opposition leaders about 'state-sponsored' attacks on their iPhones, and urged him to provide them protection to continue doing their duties.

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill gets President's assent

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill gets President's assent

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law aims to protect the privacy of Indian citizens while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digital data of individuals.

Financial Planning Tips For Single Moms

Financial Planning Tips For Single Moms

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Do you have financial planning queries? Ask rediffGURU Anil Rego.

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it becomes hard to start manufacturing them in India, explains Ajai Shukla.

Poonch deaths: Rajnath assures justice, asks Army to 'avoid mistakes'

Poonch deaths: Rajnath assures justice, asks Army to 'avoid mistakes'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday assured justice to the families of three civilians who were found dead last week after being allegedly picked up by the Army following an ambush on two of Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

To become developed nation by 2047, India needs stronger army: Rajnath

To become developed nation by 2047, India needs stronger army: Rajnath

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Describing the DAD as the "guardian of defence finance", he emphasised the need to bolster the internal vigilance mechanism so that any suspicious activity can be detected and reviewed immediately.

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Anshula Kapoor's Candid Confessions

Anshula Kapoor's Candid Confessions

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After satisfying her inner entrepreneurial urge, Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor turns author and her debut book will be published by Penguin India.

Raigad landslide: NDRF calls off search op, says minister; 81 still missing

Raigad landslide: NDRF calls off search op, says minister; 81 still missing

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other agencies resumed the search and rescue operation for the fourth day on Sunday at Irshalwadi village in Maharashtra's Raigad district where a massive landslide led to the death of at least 27 people, officials said.

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

1 killed, 8 injured in clash over religious post in Maharashtra's Akola

1 killed, 8 injured in clash over religious post in Maharashtra's Akola

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The police appealed to citizens not to panic and not to believe in any rumour.

After patchy display in Rome, Murray 'undecided' on what's next

After patchy display in Rome, Murray 'undecided' on what's next

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Following a first round exit at the Italian Open, Andy Murray is undecided on what's next.

The Marvels Review: Goofy Fun

The Marvels Review: Goofy Fun

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The Marvels is a muddled effort, but it still stands up as this refreshingly goofy and enjoyable superhero romp, notes Mayur Sanap.

Rocky, Rani, Rajni: Take Your Pick On OTT

Rocky, Rani, Rajni: Take Your Pick On OTT

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Has Vijay Shekhar Sharma given up on the bank? For now, he seems to be on a save-OCL mission. The bank will face its logical end, observes Tamal Bandopadhyay.

NCP decides to reassign Nawab Malik's portfolios

NCP decides to reassign Nawab Malik's portfolios

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

With this decision, Malik will be left with no portfolio in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

Day after violence, Kolhapur remains calm; 36 held

Day after violence, Kolhapur remains calm; 36 held

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The situation in Maharashtra's Kolhapur is gradually returning to normal, a day after violence during a demonstration against the alleged use of Tipu Sultan's image along with an objectionable audio message as social media 'status' by a few locals, a senior police official said on Thursday.

SC asks Punjab guv to decide on granting assent to Bills passed by assembly

SC asks Punjab guv to decide on granting assent to Bills passed by assembly

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

he Punjab government had also sought a judicial declaration that the assembly session held on June 19 and 20 was "legal and that the business transacted by the House is valid".

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday ordered a probe into a road accident on the Samruddhi Expressway which claimed 12 lives.

Kerala Story Won't Eclipse Kashmir Files

Kerala Story Won't Eclipse Kashmir Files

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Non-release of the film in West Bengal and a late release in Tamil Nadu has resulted in a loss of at least Rs 10 crore-Rs 15 crore and that's the margin by which it would stay under the lifetime total of The Kashmir Files eventually.

Can't take media reports as gospel truth, says SC, backs SEBI on Adani probe

Can't take media reports as gospel truth, says SC, backs SEBI on Adani probe

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said it has no reason to "discredit" SEBI, which probed allegations against the Adani group, as there was no material before it to doubt what the market regulator has done and the court does not have to treat what was set out in the Hindenburg report as a "true state of affairs".

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

In addition to offering a figure to buy the English Premier League soccer club, Sheikh Jassim's proposal also includes a plan for a further significant amount of additional capital and infrastructure investment, the source told Reuters, requesting anonymity because the matter is confidential.

Governors can't keep bills pending indefinitely: SC

Governors can't keep bills pending indefinitely: SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The bench said if the governor decides to withhold assent to a bill, then he has to return the bill to the legislature for reconsideration.

Djokovic granted visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

Djokovic granted visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Novak Djokovic, who is Serbian, was deported from Australia in the leadup to the Grand Slam in January after he declined to be vaccinated.

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Nothing is more promising than countries putting aside hubris and ideological differences to invest in our shared future, observes Durga Sreenivasan, a delegate at COP28.

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday apologised in both Houses of the legislature, as well as outside, for remarks made a day before on the importance of women's education to control population growth.

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

In a press statement, the foreign ministry here said 10 Nepali nationals lost their lives in the recent attack by Hamas in Israel.

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Gets Box Office Thumbs Up

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Gets Box Office Thumbs Up

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Bollywood and Hollywood come together to keep theatres occupied and ensure a yet another bountiful weekend at the box office.