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Rowdy Rehman and the mealy-mouthed Shinde

Rowdy Rehman and the mealy-mouthed Shinde

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

With Sushil Kumar Shinde as the new home minister, Rehman Malik probably felt he could force his way into India and get away with saying the sort of things he said on Indian soil without any fear of being put in his place, says Sushant Sareen

Shivpuri: Mob torch vehicles, ransack police station

Shivpuri: Mob torch vehicles, ransack police station

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Tension gripped Shivpuri town on Monday as police fired in air to disperse a mob that went berserk after word spread about the body of an abducted boy lying in nearby Amola forest, police said.

Datsun, Sunny to drive exports for Renault-Nissan's Chennai plant

Datsun, Sunny to drive exports for Renault-Nissan's Chennai plant

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The automaker said that production at the Renault Nissan Alliance Plant, where Nissan, Renault and Datsun brands are manufactured, had gone up by 15 per cent and was expected to increase further on the back of increasing export orders.

Case of BJP youth leader killed by CPM workers re-opened

Case of BJP youth leader killed by CPM workers re-opened

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The Kerala police has decided to re-investigate the murder of a Bharatiya Janata Party youth wing leader who was hacked to death by Communist Party of India-Marxist workers in Kannur district 13 years ago.

Why the secrecy over his hanging, ask Kasab's lawyers

Why the secrecy over his hanging, ask Kasab's lawyers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Defence lawyers, who appeared for Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab in the sessions and Bombay high court, on Wednesday welcomed his execution and said that by taking his case out of turn, the government has brought some peace to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack.

Budget 2020: Auto industry left disappointed

Budget 2020: Auto industry left disappointed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Automobile dealers' body FADA said the Budget lacked immediate demand boosters for the automobile industry.

I-T returns: Avoid last-minute mistakes

I-T returns: Avoid last-minute mistakes

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Use of the incorrect form will result in your return being treated as defective, points out Suresh Surana, founder, RSM India.

CM blames 'girlfriends, cell phones' for mishaps

CM blames 'girlfriends, cell phones' for mishaps

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Saturday kicked up a controversy when he blamed "girlfriends, bikes and mobile phones" for the rising cases of road accidents in the state. Speaking at a seminar on road safety at a medical institute, he expressed concern over the rising number of youth dying in road mishaps.

'Secret device' to control London ceremony teams march

'Secret device' to control London ceremony teams march

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The 205 teams marching at the London Olympics opening ceremony will be controlled with a "secret device" to ensure they do not delay the parade, the International Olympic Committee said.

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The 93-year-old British monarch and Head of the 54-member Commonwealth of nations which includes India, acknowledged the grief, pain and financial difficulties being faced the world over during this "time of disruption" and expressed the hope that the whole world was uniting in a 'common endeavour'.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, sell, or hold

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, sell, or hold

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'I prefer to die than give up looking for my son'

'I prefer to die than give up looking for my son'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Amra Jamal has left behind her family and village in Bihar to trace her son, Fasih Mehmood, who went missing after being allegedly arrested in Saudi Arabia and deported to India on terror charges. M I Khan reports

TMC will NOT support Congress in RS poll

TMC will NOT support Congress in RS poll

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Trinamool Congress has decided not to support Congress nominees, if any, in the Rajya polls in West Bengal and has renominated party members of Parliament and Union minister Mukul Roy while giving tickets to three journalists.

Govt hikes ATF price by 56.5%, LPG by Rs 11.5

Govt hikes ATF price by 56.5%, LPG by Rs 11.5

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Jet fuel (ATF) price was on Monday hiked by a steep 56.5 per cent and that of non-subsidised cooking gas LPG by Rs 11.5 per cylinder on the back of firming up of international oil rates, but petrol and diesel prices continued to remain on freeze for a record 78th day. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was hiked by Rs 12,126.75 per kilolitre (kl), or 56.5 per cent, to Rs 33,575.37 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification by State-owned oil marketing companies.

Tata Motors to separate passenger car business

Tata Motors to separate passenger car business

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The business will also see a change of guard. Shailesh Chandra, president of EV and corporate strategy, will replace Mayank Pareek as president of PV business, including EV, with effect from April 1. Pareek will be superannuating from the company after a six-year stint at the end of February 2021. Chandra and Pareek will work on transition over the next few weeks.

Maruti only Indian firm among Morgan Stanley arm's top-20 stocks

Maruti only Indian firm among Morgan Stanley arm's top-20 stocks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading, US, believes the stock is better value for money than others and has a upside as high as 73 per cent. A slowdown in the economy has hit demand and led to a fall in overall consumption in an auto market which till recently was one of the fastest growing in the world.

PIX: Bani's AMAZING Hong Kong holiday

PIX: Bani's AMAZING Hong Kong holiday

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Stars go on the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

Serena, Sharapova in face-off for Olympic gold, and more

Serena, Sharapova in face-off for Olympic gold, and more

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are not just playing for Olympic gold at Wimbledon. There's a career Golden Slam on the line, too.

ICMR allows Covid 'testing on demand', issues advisory

ICMR allows Covid 'testing on demand', issues advisory

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

It also advised testing on demand for 'all individuals undertaking travel to countries or Indian states mandating a negative COVID-19 test at the point of entry'.

Meet little masters of the brand market

Meet little masters of the brand market

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The world over, small brands have challenged the big boys. India is no exception

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 6 is back!

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 6 is back!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

THe promos are out!

5 naxals gunned down in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur

5 naxals gunned down in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Five naxals were gunned down by security forces in the jungles of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district in Maoist hotbed Bastar, police said on Saturday.

Jalandhar building collapse: Rescue operations end

Jalandhar building collapse: Rescue operations end

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The nine-day rescue operations in which 23 bodies were extricated and 62 people rescued from the rubble of a blanket factory that collapsed on April 15, came to an end on Tuesday.

Maruti, M&M beat year-end blues, post healthy sales figures

Maruti, M&M beat year-end blues, post healthy sales figures

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Maruti's compact segment comprising New WagonR, Swift, Celerio, Ignis, Baleno, Dzire, and utility vehicles, including Gypsy, Ertiga, XL6, S-Cross and Vitara Brezza saw robust sales, while the mini segment comprising Alto, S-Presso and Old WagonR saw negative growth.

Pakistan releases 180 Indian prisoners

Pakistan releases 180 Indian prisoners

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

The released Indian nationals were later put on four buses, which will take them to Wagah border near Lahore for their handing over to the Indian authorities on Sunday.

'Your birthplace, background don't determine your success'

'Your birthplace, background don't determine your success'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

From somebody who could not speak good English to becoming the president of Edelweiss Securities, Vikas Khemani speaks about the qualities that make leaders and achievers.

Do you know when Queen Elizabeth learnt driving?

Do you know when Queen Elizabeth learnt driving?

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is the international celebration throughout 2012 marking the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the thrones of seven countries upon the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952.

Man from PoK an Indian, Maharashtra govt tells HC

Man from PoK an Indian, Maharashtra govt tells HC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Maintaining that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is part of India, the Maharashtra government told the Bombay high court on Monday that it wants to withdraw cases against a man seeking to be deported to the disputed region. This submission was made by the state government in the case of PoK native Siraj Khan, who claimed to have accidentally entered Indian territory as a 9-year-old.

Maruti is not worried about its exit from diesel

Maruti is not worried about its exit from diesel

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Maruti is sticking to this strategy at a time when rival Hyundai is looking to make the most of the monopoly it will have in the compact diesel segment from April 1, 2020, when the BSVI emission norms kick in. The market leader's confidence stems from the rapid shift in favour of petrol in the PV segment. For newer models such as MG Hector and Seltos, nearly 75 per cent bookings are for petrol variants, Kia has 55 per cent from petrol variants. The change in customer preference from diesel variants to petrol has happened quickly over the past few years.

Woman gang-raped in UP police station

Woman gang-raped in UP police station

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

A woman was allegedly gang-raped within the premises of a police station in Khadda area in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday.

FII limit on govt bonds may double

FII limit on govt bonds may double

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Currently, FIIs are allowed to invest up to $10 billion in government bonds, and the limit has been almost exhausted in the first half of 2011-12.

ASK AJIT: 'How can I make money?'

ASK AJIT: 'How can I make money?'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.

Tata Motors to cut delivery time with regional stockyards

Tata Motors to cut delivery time with regional stockyards

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

This will ensure its vehicles reach dealers much faster and delivered to buyers in a maximum of three days, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

CBI custody of Jagan aide Vijay Sai extended in assets case

CBI custody of Jagan aide Vijay Sai extended in assets case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

A local court in Hyderabad on Friday granted the Central Bureau of Investigation a further three-day custody of V Vijay Sai Reddy, vice chairman of Jagati Publications and an accused in the disproportionate assets case against Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.

'How many hours should I prepare for IIT-JEE?'

'How many hours should I prepare for IIT-JEE?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

In an online chat with readers, Dr Sanjeev Verma and Dr Gaurav Gaurav Sharma, experts, Vidya Mandir Classes addressed queries related to cracking the IIT-JEE.

Annie: I felt as if I was Mallamma

Annie: I felt as if I was Mallamma

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

All of 10, Annie shares her experience of working in Rajanna.

Hyundai is betting big on compact diesel cars

Hyundai is betting big on compact diesel cars

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The entire range of Hyundai's diesel cars - from compact ones to SUV models, including the soon-to-be-launched Aura - will be eco-friendly.

Thirst for water: Images from around the world

Thirst for water: Images from around the world

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Almost half of the two billion people who have gained access to drinking water since 1990 live in China and India.

Tata launches first white-label ATM

Tata launches first white-label ATM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The facility has been branded 'Indicash'. Last month, TCPS secured a licence from the Reserve Bank of India to launch white-label ATM operations, under the central bank's scheme 'B'.

STUNNING PICS: Ankita Shorey does an Angelina? Almost!

STUNNING PICS: Ankita Shorey does an Angelina? Almost!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Jatin Varma's collection at Lakme Fashion Week's Summer-Resort 2012 went from cute to elegant to daring with an almost Angelina Jolie-esque moment on the ramp.