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CM's promise to citizens enforceable: HC

CM's promise to citizens enforceable: HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Once the Chief Minister had given a solemn assurance, a duty was cast on the Delhi government to take a stand as to whether to enforce the promise or not, the court said.

5 reasons why people are flocking to the stock markets

5 reasons why people are flocking to the stock markets

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In the past four months, more than 4 million new accounts have been opened, taking the total to 44.3 million.

Post Camp Nou heroics, Barca now Champions League favourites

Post Camp Nou heroics, Barca now Champions League favourites

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It was arguably the greatest comeback in Champions League history and one that very few people saw coming, as punters shied away from backing Barcelona to complete an extraordinary comeback against Paris St Germain on Wednesday.

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The outcome ratio of COVID-19 -- the ratio of recoveries and deaths of closed cases -- was recorded at 90:20.

Sensex soars 266 pts as dovish Fed lifts global equities

Sensex soars 266 pts as dovish Fed lifts global equities

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Hero MotoCorp was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting 4.46 per cent. IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, Vedanta, SBI, M&M, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, HDFC and HDFC Bank too rose up to 3.63 per cent.

As mob targets Muslim shops, a Hindu family turns homeless

As mob targets Muslim shops, a Hindu family turns homeless

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The family of six, who are now forced to spend their days roaming in the streets and nights at a neighbour's house, had a harrowing experience on Tuesday as the three shops, owned by Muslims who don't reside in the building, on the ground floor of the two-storey structure were set on fire.

Force 'king of looters' out of Delhi: Rakesh Tikait

Force 'king of looters' out of Delhi: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Bharatiya Kisan Union leader, who has held a series of 'kisan mahapanchayats' in Haryana this month, also warned that the government could find it difficult to stay in power if the new agri-marketing laws are not repealed.

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Standing by his cycle, the 36-year-old from Punjab Moga's district said he could have taken a bus or a train to Delhi, but that could mean his family would have to go hungry.

Pak Hindus who came to India say CAB will end hardships

Pak Hindus who came to India say CAB will end hardships

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Around 750 Hindus who migrated from Pakistan, who live in makeshift tents in Delhi, welcome the move by the government to grant them citizenship.

On the scenes of Salman's Bharat

On the scenes of Salman's Bharat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Here's what happens when Bhai is NOT in action mode!

Rupee recoups 52 paise to end at 70.72 per dollar

Rupee recoups 52 paise to end at 70.72 per dollar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Strong foreign fund inflows, a weakening dollar and slipping oil prices propped up the local unit.

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'I am jobless and don't have savings to sustain. Better I go home and do farming. If I am lucky, I will survive'

Highest single-day jump in Covid cases, count over 900; death toll 19

Highest single-day jump in Covid cases, count over 900; death toll 19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Deaths have so far been reported from Maharashtra (5), Gujarat (3), Karnataka (2), Madhya Pradesh (2) and one each from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Punjab, Delhi, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

India hedges its bets as Asia embraces casinos

India hedges its bets as Asia embraces casinos

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Many Indians bet on cricket and other sports at offshore websites.

Australian betting on football club suspended

Australian betting on football club suspended

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Bookmakers suspended betting on an Australian Rules club on Friday due to doping claims, as police warned of significant match-fixing risks due to large Asian betting pools, citing A$40 million in wagers on one local soccer match.

India lost 3.4m salaried jobs in April

India lost 3.4m salaried jobs in April

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The cumulative loss of salaried jobs since the pandemic is even larger at 12.6 million, reveals Mahesh Vyas.

We don't even know who the poor really are!

We don't even know who the poor really are!

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'I worry that the suffering of these people might be as invisible as the people themselves,' observes Geetanjali Krishna.

CRPF camp attack: State govt employee detained

CRPF camp attack: State govt employee detained

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

The Jammu and Kashmir police has detained Parandeep Singh, a daily wager with the public health department who allegedly provided shelter to two fidayeens who carried out the suicide attack in Srinagar on Wednesday, killing five Central Reserve Police Force men.

Modi, Sitharaman go into huddle over 2nd coronavirus stimulus package

Modi, Sitharaman go into huddle over 2nd coronavirus stimulus package

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the impact of Covid-19 on the Indian economy and a possible second stimulus to boost sectors hit hard by the pandemic. Modi held discussions with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as the pandemic hit sectors from small industries to the aviation sector hard with millions of jobs at stake.

Centre knowingly imposed hardships on people: Akhilesh on note ban

Centre knowingly imposed hardships on people: Akhilesh on note ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Akhilesh said cases of graft involving new currency notes are already making news in some parts of the country.

Migrant workers are not welcome in their villages

Migrant workers are not welcome in their villages

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Some villages in Bihar have gone into lockdown, refusing entry of people even from neighbouring areas, to curb the spread of infection.

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Hundreds of migrant workers from Delhi, Haryana and even Punjab reached Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan area after taking arduous treks of many kilometers on foot to take buses to their respective native places

Oscars 2013: Place your bets on the 9 Best Picture nominees

Oscars 2013: Place your bets on the 9 Best Picture nominees

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The Best Picture Oscar nominees at a glance.

Asiad medallist Santhi working in brick kiln

Asiad medallist Santhi working in brick kiln

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Santhi Soundarajan, an Indian athlete whose career in sports ended after a failed gender test, is working as a daily wager at a brick kiln in Tamil Nadu, The Times of India reported on Tuesday.

Automakers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites

Automakers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Availability of jobs at India's auto companies has shrunk significantly over the last two years, as the industry goes through one of its worst slowdowns. More than 60 per cent of the total workforce fell by 24 per cent in 2019-20, against 2017-18.

28 students from Super 30 crack IIT-JEE

28 students from Super 30 crack IIT-JEE

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Among the successful students include wards of marginal farmer, daily wager and small time teachers.

5 labourers killed as car crashes into night shelter

5 labourers killed as car crashes into night shelter

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The two occupants of the car -- Ayush Kumar Rawat, son of a former Samajwadi Party MLA, and Nikhil Arora were allegedly drunk and have been arrested, police said.

Review: Maryade Ramanna relies on Komal's comedy

Review: Maryade Ramanna relies on Komal's comedy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Comedy king Komal is back as a full-fledged hero in Maryade Ramanna.

I have been brought here forcibly: Labourer at Modi rally

I have been brought here forcibly: Labourer at Modi rally

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

"I have been brought here forcibly from my rented room in Rambagh (area of the city)," Manoj Kumar, a labourer from Bihar, said.

Here's how Bollywood would direct Osama's death

Here's how Bollywood would direct Osama's death

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Predicting some of the industry's maverick filmmakers'take on the incident.

Two Kannada films fight it out this weekend

Two Kannada films fight it out this weekend

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Comedy or romance, take your pick this weekend.

Back home, migrant workers stare at uncertain future

Back home, migrant workers stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Migrants are no longer sure if they would be able to live by Modi's mantra of "Jaan Bhi Jahaan Bhi".

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Rediff.com19 May 2020

"I have only Rs 200 left with me. I have not even got the refund for the cancelled ticket. We don't have agricultural land back home. I know it will be hard there, but I will be with my family. I am happy having 'roti and chutney' with them," says Jitendra Mahto, a migrant.

'Betting is at its fiercest in the sub-continent'

'Betting is at its fiercest in the sub-continent'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Indian sub-continent is the hub of corruption in cricket because of the game's popularity and financial might there, former England captain Mike Artherton said.

What the Supreme Court told us this year

What the Supreme Court told us this year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

From Rafale relief to heat on realtors, 10 landmark Supreme Court judgments in 2018.

Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The ministry said there should be no interruptions in the services of small retail shops, large organised retail stores and e-commerce companies.

Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'I am not afraid of BJP. I am not armed with lathi or stone, let them come to me and reply to my questions which they will not'

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

JNU guard cracks varsity entrance, to study Russian

JNU guard cracks varsity entrance, to study Russian

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The 33-year-old Meena always dreamt of visiting Russia, which prompted him to opt for the Russian language.

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Rediff.com3 May 2021

From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.