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My wife calls me sweetheart, but files murder case: AAP's Somnath Bharti

My wife calls me sweetheart, but files murder case: AAP's Somnath Bharti

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker Somnath Bharti on Wednesday rubbished the murder and domestic violence case filed against him by his wife Lipika Mitra, saying he has audio and documentary evidence that would reveal the actual truth.

India looks to sway Americans with nuclear power insurance plan

India looks to sway Americans with nuclear power insurance plan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Under a 2010 nuclear liability law, nuclear equipment suppliers are liable for damages from an accident, which companies say is a sharp deviation from international norms

#MeToo: M J Akbar sues Priya Ramani for defamation

#MeToo: M J Akbar sues Priya Ramani for defamation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

In its first comments on the sexual harassment allegations against Akbar, the BJP said the minister has given his version on the row and that it is not about whether the party agrees or disagrees with him.

Mining at Niyamgiri hills: Battle takes new turn

Mining at Niyamgiri hills: Battle takes new turn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

'As of now there are no mining activities,' but 'who knows the future?'

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Calling people of the northeastern region by "derogatory" names will soon become a non-bailable offence and land you in jail for up to five years.

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The necessary formalities were being completed in Jammu as well as in the national capital before the probe agency, which has been credited with breaking the nexus between stone-pelters and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, takes over the case, officials said.

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

He said the Pakistan Air Force was detected and the Indian Air Force responded instantly.

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The new allegations take the total number of his accusers to 12.

Treat them as your own people: HC raps Centre for pellet gun injuries

Treat them as your own people: HC raps Centre for pellet gun injuries

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The court asked the Centre to explain why the injuries suffered by people are above the knees.

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

China announces 'standardised' names for 6 places in Arunachal

China announces 'standardised' names for 6 places in Arunachal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The move was aimed at 'reaffirming China's claim over the state'. China claims the state as 'South Tibet'.

Abracadabra? How magician's son becomes Rajasthan CM for 3rd time

Abracadabra? How magician's son becomes Rajasthan CM for 3rd time

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Apart from being the CM twice earlier, he has won a series of Lok Sabha and assembly elections from the state and headed the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee four times.

Congress launches website to counter NDA's land bill

Congress launches website to counter NDA's land bill

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Taking the battle on the land bill issue to social media, Congress on Saturday launched a "Zameen Wapsi" website on the eve of its farmers' rally which is expected to see the first major attack on the government by Rahul Gandhi after his return from leave of absence.

What SC really said about Section 377

What SC really said about Section 377

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

The Supreme Court seeks to clear anti-gay assumptions surrounding Section 377, says Sreelatha Menon

HC irked over govt inaction on PAN card issued to foreigner

HC irked over govt inaction on PAN card issued to foreigner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The bench also sought a report about an inquiry made on the issue.

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Madras high court on Thursday expressed doubts over the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in response to a petition filed by a member of her party.

'Swaraj's help to Lalit Modi a clear case of quid-pro-quo'

'Swaraj's help to Lalit Modi a clear case of quid-pro-quo'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Opposition parties on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain on the issue of the help provided by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to scam-tainted former IPL chief Lalit Modi and also sought her resignation in the matter.

Mystery of the missing 296 Associated Journals' shareholders

Mystery of the missing 296 Associated Journals' shareholders

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Congress leaders claim The Associated Journals Limited has 761 shareholders while the company shows more than 1,000

Has India washed its hands of the 39 hostages in Iraq?

Has India washed its hands of the 39 hostages in Iraq?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The MEA insists that as far as the government is concerned the hostages are alive. But the families have grown tired of these assurances. They are clueless and so it seems is the government. Rashme Sehgal reports.

Draft GST bills from Centre to states have no rates

Draft GST bills from Centre to states have no rates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

The Centre is likely to introduce the Central GST and integrated GST bills in late November or early December in the ongoing session in the form of money Bills.

Not surprised by Khan de-linking Pak from Pulwama attack: MEA

Not surprised by Khan de-linking Pak from Pulwama attack: MEA

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

It said the prime minister of Pakistan has neither chosen to condemn the heinous act nor condoled with the bereaved families.

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

'A law firm checked credentials of Karan Ajit Judge and Nouam'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'China need not worry about a truly 'resurgent India'.' 'It's not going to happen.'

After pitch-dark 2014, scam-tainted coal sector wants a makeover

After pitch-dark 2014, scam-tainted coal sector wants a makeover

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

In an urgent need for its image makeover, the scam-tainted coal sector will require mammoth efforts in 2015 from the government and the corporates too.

The messages from Sunday's reshuffle

The messages from Sunday's reshuffle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman's elevation not only to full Cabinet minister but also pitchforking her to the elite Cabinet Committee on Security group with the defence portfolio is undoubtedly the biggest takeaway from Sunday's reshuffle, says Rajeev Sharma.

Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

Rediff.com31 May 2015

In fresh troubles for Nestle over safety standards of its famous Maggi noodle brand, the Uttrakhand Food Safety Department has collected samples of the 'two-minute' noodles from the company's Pantanagar plant and other places in the state.

All-party meet: Oppn for JPC on Rafale; PM ready to discuss issues

All-party meet: Oppn for JPC on Rafale; PM ready to discuss issues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The opposition made it clear during the meeting that it will press for a joint parliamentary committee to probe the Rafale jet deal and raise several issues, including the "misuse" of probe agencies and the autonomy for Reserve Bank of India.

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Did Jayalalithaa, who was also in jail then, know about these transactions?

Anti-quota bandh: Virtually no impact on ground

Anti-quota bandh: Virtually no impact on ground

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Shops remained closed in some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for a few hours and internet services were restricted in sensitive areas to check 'rumour-mongering', but normal life remained largely unaffected

Tainted Satyam founder Raju gets 6-month imprisonment

Tainted Satyam founder Raju gets 6-month imprisonment

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Special Court on Monday has sentenced erstwhile Satyam chairman B Ramalinga Raju and his brother Rama Raju to six months imprisonment for violating provision of the Companies Act.

Bhushan steps up attack on AAP's 'mahajokepal'

Bhushan steps up attack on AAP's 'mahajokepal'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Stepping up the attack on the ruling AAP over the 2015 Delhi Janlokpal Bill, ousted party leader Prashant Bhushan on Sunday said that the proposed legislation is "completely" different from its previous 2014 version.

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The San Francisco-based giant has acquired a Delhi-based company.

Appointment row: Supreme Court stay Delhi HC pro-AAP order

Appointment row: Supreme Court stay Delhi HC pro-AAP order

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought Delhi government's response in three weeks on Centre's plea seeking stay on the high court judgement which termed as suspect the notification clipping powers of the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation.

Whatever its status, Hyderabad has changed irreversibly

Whatever its status, Hyderabad has changed irreversibly

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The old Hyderabadi-ness would not resurface. Nor can be recreated. For like in other cities, others too have a right to live and prosper and regardless of what states it gets, the city will not be what it was. Only people, romantic fools at that, look back. Cities don't; they look to the future, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

The new face of economic team at North Block

The new face of economic team at North Block

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Jaitley's team presents a quintessential mix of foreign-educated, intellectual technocrats and seasoned bureaucrats

Corporate espionage: Executives got Cabinet notes at Rs 1 lakh/month

Corporate espionage: Executives got Cabinet notes at Rs 1 lakh/month

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Executives would analyse information and pass it to seniors.

Cash Crisis: What did the PM discuss on Sunday night?

Cash Crisis: What did the PM discuss on Sunday night?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

A task force will speed up the recalibration of 200,000 ATMs so these can dispense the new Rs 2,000 notes.

How the CBI can be saved

How the CBI can be saved

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'The CBI should be bifurcated and the CBI's charter should be restricted to anti-corruption cases.'
'The investigation of major criminal cases having national and international implications, and national crimes spread over more than one state may be entrusted to a new national crime bureau,' recommends Dr Madhav Godbole, the former home secretary.

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The move came at a time when deliberations between the Congress, the NCP and the Shiv Sena seemingly reached the final stage on Friday.