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Ex-Congress MP Rajaiah arrested for allegedly killing daughter-in-law, grandkids

Ex-Congress MP Rajaiah arrested for allegedly killing daughter-in-law, grandkids

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Charred bodies of Sarika and her three children, who died on the spot due to burn injuries were recovered on Wednesday.

Patna: Lalu's nephew held for attempted kidnapping

Patna: Lalu's nephew held for attempted kidnapping

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

The Patna police has detained Anil Kumar, nephew of Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, for manhandling former Indian Medical Association president Dr Ajay Kumar last night. The police said that Anil Kumar was taken into custody for allegedly trying to abduct noted urologist and former IMA president Dr Ajay Kumar near the Patna zoo, close to the Sachivalaya police station, late on Monday night. The police also seized an Ambassador car from the spot.

India's digital economy to grow 10x to $800 bn by 2030

India's digital economy to grow 10x to $800 bn by 2030

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

India's consumer digital economy which was pegged at $85-90 billion in calendar year 2020, is expected to become a $800 billion market by 2030, according to reports released by consulting firm RedSeer at its flagship event Ground Zero 5.0. The digital economy includes 60 per cent of travel, 40 per cent non-grocery retail, 30 per cent of education, 25 per cent of food and beverages services and 6 per cent of pharma/grocery going through digital channels by calendar year 2030. Online retail is set to become the third-largest market by scale by CY30 with an annual gross merchandise value (GMV) of $350 billion in CY30, said RedSeer.

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

The Punjab police has arrested a Border Security Force jawan for allegedly helping in cross border smuggling of weapons and narcotics.

Bihar: Builder arrested for 'framing' JD(U) MLA

Bihar: Builder arrested for 'framing' JD(U) MLA

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

In a dramatic twist, the Patna police on Tuesday arrested a prominent Patna-based builder Anil Kumar Sharma for 'falsely' framing Janata Dal (U) MLA Anant Singh in the mysterious murder case of Reshma.

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Padma Bhushan was conferred on 17 personalities including N Chandrasekharan, chairman of Tata Sons, Krishna and Suchita Ella of Bharat Biotech, Cyrus Poonawalla, Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, chairman of Google.

Rahul attacks PM during 'thanksgiving' visit to Wayanad

Rahul attacks PM during 'thanksgiving' visit to Wayanad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The Congress chief met senior United Democratic Front leaders, including Ramesh Chennithala and P K Kunhalikutty.

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Trains were set afire and blocked, and public vehicles attacked as protests over 'Agnipath' swept across several places in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu on Thursday amid partisan political voices in favour and against the new recruitment scheme for the defence forces that has set off a firestorm.

REVEALED: Here's why Katappa killed Baahubali!

REVEALED: Here's why Katappa killed Baahubali!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

We asked readers to give their reasons as to why Katappa killed Baahubali in the hugely-awaited film Baahubali: The Conclusion, and we got some amazing answers.

AAP sweeps Delhi civic bypolls, BJP draws blank; Cong wins 1 seat

AAP sweeps Delhi civic bypolls, BJP draws blank; Cong wins 1 seat

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The AAP swept the municipal bypolls in Delhi winning four of the five seats while the Congress bagged one and the BJP drew a blank, prompting AAP chief and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to assert that the victory is an indication of the expected outcome of the MCD elections next year.

Mumbai gets country's first suburban AC local train

Mumbai gets country's first suburban AC local train

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

The train, operated by the Western Railway, began its journey at 10.32 am from Borivili station in the north of the city to Churchgate in south Mumbai.

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

On July 23, the apex court had cracked its whip on errant builders for breaching the trust reposed by homebuyers and ordered cancellation of the registration of Amrapali Group under the real estate law RERA, and ousted it from its prime properties in the NCR by nixing the land leases.

10-year-old girl raped and murdered in Hyderabad

10-year-old girl raped and murdered in Hyderabad

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered after being kidnapped by a man suspected to be a habitual offender in Bollarum areain Hyderabad.

COVID-19 may be over in India around mid-Sept: Study

COVID-19 may be over in India around mid-Sept: Study

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The analysis shows that when the number of infected becomes equal to those removed from circulation by recovery and death, the coefficient will reach the 100 per cent threshold and the epidemic will be "extinguished".

Politicians have no business to hoard stocks of COVID-19 medicines: HC

Politicians have no business to hoard stocks of COVID-19 medicines: HC

Rediff.com17 May 2021

"Just because some political figures are involved, you will not investigate, we will not allow this," said the court adding that it would have appreciated if the police had enquired into specific allegations levelled against each person and then filed the report.

Suzuki Motorcycle workers to go on strike

Suzuki Motorcycle workers to go on strike

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Trouble is brewing at the Gurgaon plant of Suzuki Motorcycle India with workers threatening to go on strike after Holi demanding reinstatement of three suspended colleagues.

Row over Delhi govt's ad calling Sikkim separate nation

Row over Delhi govt's ad calling Sikkim separate nation

Rediff.com23 May 2020

An advertisement for recruitment of civil defence volunteers by the Delhi government stoked a controversy on Saturday after it referred the people of Sikkim as "subject" along with those from Bhutan and Nepal, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress to launch a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation.

Hopefully, Obama will appreciate the fierce urgency of now!

Hopefully, Obama will appreciate the fierce urgency of now!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

M P Anil Kumar explains how the world could possibly resolve the Syrian crisis, and also protect oppressed peoples all over.

Haryana: Migrant workers come out on road, pelt stones at cops

Haryana: Migrant workers come out on road, pelt stones at cops

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Police said they received information that migrant labourers in the Jouria area of Yamunanagar had come out in large numbers violating social distancing and lockdown norms. When police reached there, a few migrants started throwing stones at them. Many factories where the migrants worked are located in the area near which the workers have been putting up during the lockdown.

At Tirupati, deity's call proves stronger than covid-19 fears

At Tirupati, deity's call proves stronger than covid-19 fears

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), on March 12, 61,652 pilgrims had darshan, after waiting for nearly five hours, compared to 57,352 on March 11, after they waited for nearly eight hours. On February 12, about 61,860 pilgrims had darshan.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Delhi polls: AAP fields 24 new faces, drops 15 sitting MLAs

Delhi polls: AAP fields 24 new faces, drops 15 sitting MLAs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Dilip Pandey, Atishi and Raghav Chadha, who unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, will also contest the assembly elections to be held on February 8.

After lapses, police officer removed from Kerala rape and murder probe

After lapses, police officer removed from Kerala rape and murder probe

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Perumbavoor Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar has been removed from the investigating team due to lapses.

Odisha man walks with daughter's body from hospital

Odisha man walks with daughter's body from hospital

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The man, identified as Gati Dhibar of Pechamundi village, walked over 15 kilometres carrying the body of his daughter, who died at the Palahada Community Health Centre in Angul.

Malayalam film Vegam ready to hit the screens

Malayalam film Vegam ready to hit the screens

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The film is about two youngsters who want to make some quick money and lead a luxurious life.

Inward remittance: Bihar at 5th position

Inward remittance: Bihar at 5th position

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh are ahead of Bihar in terms of remittance sent by Indians to their home through Western Union money transfer with assistance from post offices, Anil Kumar, Director, Business Development, Bihar postal services told PTI.

The Flight Cadet who never gave up

The Flight Cadet who never gave up

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Adapting to disability is perhaps one of the greatest triumphs of human evolution. Flight Cadet Herojit Rajkumar Singh is a living example of it, notes M P Anil Kumar.

14 security personnel honoured with Shaurya Chakra

14 security personnel honoured with Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Two Central Reserve Police Force officers, who killed top Maoist leader Kishenji in West Bengal, were on Saturday honoured with the Shaurya Chakra by President Pranab Mukherjee along with 12 personnel from the Army and the Indian Air Force.

Bengal Warriors lift maiden PKL title

Bengal Warriors lift maiden PKL title

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Naveen Kumar was brilliant once again with 18 raid points for Delhi but uncharacteristic errors cost their title hopes in front of a packed audience, including Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, at the EKA Arena by TransStadia.

Let's salute an unhonoured hero!

Let's salute an unhonoured hero!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

That Lieutenant Colonel Brahmanand Avasthy deserved a gallantry medal for his conspicuous bravery is unarguable, but his valour went unrecognised. M P Anil Kumar salutes an Indian hero on the 50th anniversary of his martyrdom.

Stung by shift from finance ministry, Garg seeks VRS

Stung by shift from finance ministry, Garg seeks VRS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

It was not immediately clear when Garg submitted his voluntary retirement scheme application to the government. It was also not known if the government would accept the application. If he hadn't applied for VRS, he would have retired from government service at the end of October 2020 on attaining of 60 years of age. Garg did not answer phone calls seeking his comments.

The turnaround story of India's largest steel maker

The turnaround story of India's largest steel maker

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The turnaround of SAIL from several quarters of losses was one of the most challenging experience, said Anil Kumar Chaudhary, the outgoing chairman of the country's largest steel maker. The chairman said he also wants to see SAIL paying back at least 50 per cent of its debt in the near future. Chaudhary who had joined SAIL as a junior manager in 1984 would be superannuating from the top post on December 31, 2020 after serving the company for almost 36 years in various roles.

Number of nominations for K'taka polls crosses 2,000

Number of nominations for K'taka polls crosses 2,000

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The number of nominations filed by candidates for the May 5 Assembly elections in Karnataka crossed 2,000 on Tuesday.

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

This edition of Wimbledon is certain to serve up a treat. And like any feast, it will throw up few upsets too, says M P Anil Kumar

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

This edition of Wimbledon is certain to serve up a treat. And like any feast, it will throw up few upsets too, says M P Anil Kumar

Mother dead by tracks, wailing child tries to breastfeed

Mother dead by tracks, wailing child tries to breastfeed

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Some locals spotted the woman's body around 6 am on Wednesday near Malaiya railway crossing. The toddler, aged around two, was seen shaking his mother and trying to wake her up.

We averted another northern grid failure: UP govt

We averted another northern grid failure: UP govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Barely three weeks after the state was charged for having triggered the multiple grid failure and plunging more than half of India into darkness, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday claimed to have averted an abrupt failure of the northern grid.

Rs 200 crore: Cost of holding elections in Karnataka

Rs 200 crore: Cost of holding elections in Karnataka

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

A sum of Rs 200 crore would be spent on conducting elections to the Karanataka legislative assembly on May 5, the state's Chief Electoral Officer Anil Kumar Jha said in Bengaluru on Tuesday.