a116

Rediff.com » News » a116

News for a116

News
Business
Sports

Shot in arm for Centre as SC upholds removal of 'Waqf by user' clause

In a shot in the arm for the Centre, the Supreme Court on Monday said its deletion of the "waqf by user" provision in the newly-amended waqf law was prima facie not arbitrary and the argument that......

At 20L acre, waqf properties see 116% jump post 2013 amendment: Govt to SC

The Centre on Friday claimed an addition of 20 lakh acre waqf land post the law's 2013 amendment and flagged "misuse" of waqf provisions to encroach upon private and government properties. IMAGE:......

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School in Mussoorie for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years.'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,'......

More transmissible Covid variant found, can't reduce surveillance now: WHO

A new strain of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, first detected in the UK, appears to be more transmissible than previous strains of the coronavirus, the WHO has said, asserting that COVID-19 remains......

Rahul lets fly: DeMon for the poor, monetisation for Modi's pals

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday hit out at the government over rising prices and alleged that farmers, small traders and the salaried class were being demonetised and the wealth of the poor......

At a Glance: Jio's stake sale

Jio Platforms is expected to use its 388 million mobile phone subscribers as the cornerstone of an e-commerce and digital services business to rival Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart. Illustration:......

Saudi wealth fund's Rs 11,367 cr cheque for RIL

With this investment, Jio Platforms has raised Rs 115,693.95 crore from some of the leading global investment powerhouses at a time when the world is deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.......

Salary hike: India beats China

India has shown the highest average salary increase in the Asia-Pacific region during 2004, beating China, Korea and Japan, according to a survey by global human resources firm Hewitt......

Myanmar may award oil block to India

Myanmar is likely to award at least one offshore oil and gas exploration block and refinery revamp project to Indian firms even as New Delhi is exploring the possibility of piping the huge gas......

Wolvaardt, Kapp fire South Africa to maiden ODI WC final

IMAGE: Laura Wolvaardt celebrates her century against England in the first semifinal of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, in Guwahati, on Wednesday. Photograph: ICC Cricket World Cup/X SCORECARD......

Kohli was 'dazed' following WC 2019 semis loss

IMAGE: K L Rahul, right, as Virat Kohli walks back after his dismissal during the 2019 ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Old Trafford in Manchester, in July 2019. Photograph: Nathan......

Head hammers hundred as Australia down NZ in thriller

IMAGE: Travis Head and David Warner during their 175-run partnership. Photograph: ICC/X Travis Head's rapid hundred trumped Rachin Ravindra's gallant 116 as Australia beat New Zealand by five runs......

What's Ishaan Khatter Doing at The NBA?

IMAGE: Ishaan Khatter at the NBA playoff game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Boston Celtics. Photographs: Ishaan Khatter/Instagram Actor Ishaan Khatter was a special invitee for Game 4 of the......

PHOTOS: Rohit's century helps India take control on Day 3

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Rohit Sharma waves to the dressing room as he celebrates his century. Photograph:......