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Allahabad HC to monitor CBI probe in Hathras case, says SC

Allahabad HC to monitor CBI probe in Hathras case, says SC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The SC said that all the aspects of the case, including monitoring of probe and providing security to the victim's family as well as the witnesses, would be considered by the high court.

'There is mafia raj in Punjab': Congress MP

'There is mafia raj in Punjab': Congress MP

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'The chief minister has said on the floor of the House that he knows everything (about the criminal-politician mafia).' 'If you know about this nexus, why aren't you acting against them?' 'Ask him why is he so helpless.'

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Indications are that Modi will have words of encouragement for Stalin, and the meeting is likely to be much less acrimonious than critics of either would want it to be. notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

BCCI didn't follow Lodha committee guidelines, says Verma

BCCI didn't follow Lodha committee guidelines, says Verma

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) Secretary, Aditya Verma has criticised BCCI for appointing a new CEO without following the guidelines prescribed by the Lodha committee.

PM announces repeal of 3 farm laws, but protests yet to be over

PM announces repeal of 3 farm laws, but protests yet to be over

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

He maintained that the laws were for their benefit and then apologised to people of the country, adding that the government could not convince a section of farmers despite its clear heart and clean conscience.

Raise SC strength, retirement age of HC judges: CJI to PM

Raise SC strength, retirement age of HC judges: CJI to PM

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Due to paucity of judges, the required number of Constitution benches to decide important cases involving questions of law were not being formed, the CJI said.

NDA, Grand Alliance field candidates for speaker's post in Bihar

NDA, Grand Alliance field candidates for speaker's post in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

This is the first time, since the JDU-BJP alliance came to power in 2005, that the saffron party has staked claim for the speakers post.

Governor: 'I am really worried for Bengal'

Governor: 'I am really worried for Bengal'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'I urged the chief minister even before she took her oath requesting her to send a tough message to the police and the administration that any violent activity, any destruction of property, any arson, loot in your area, they will be held accountable.' 'Her silence on this speaks volumes.'

Delhi moves to get BSES license revoked if power stopped

Delhi moves to get BSES license revoked if power stopped

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Hardening its stand on the issue, the Delhi government has recommended power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to revoke the license of Reliance Infra-backed power distribution companies if they fail to pay dues to NTPC and resort to long outages in large parts of the city citing fund crunch.

Why NSE's path to IPO may not be smooth

Why NSE's path to IPO may not be smooth

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Lack of closure to the algo controversy could weigh on sentiment, say experts

Singer Yesudas allowed to pray at Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Singer Yesudas allowed to pray at Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

According to custom, only believers of Hinduism are permitted entry at the temple, a major pilgrim centre and tourist attraction in the southern part of the country.

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The temporary Maharashtra crisis might be over in a few weeks. But the permanent crisis -- the Sena's relationship with its friends old and new -- remains.

Water dispute with India: Pak to approach WB

Water dispute with India: Pak to approach WB

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Pakistan has decided to approach the World Bank to request the appointment of a neutral expert to resolve a dispute with India over the Kishanganga hydroelectric project if bilateral efforts fail to settle the matter, according to a media report.

Knives out in RJD: MLA seeks Tejashwi's resignation

Knives out in RJD: MLA seeks Tejashwi's resignation

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Else, warns rebel party MLA, the RJD will split.

No funds for heart surgery, PMC depositor dies

No funds for heart surgery, PMC depositor dies

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Two of the depositors had died of cardiac arrest, while another, a woman doctor, allegedly committed suicide.

Chanda Kochhar's termination case: HC seeks RBI's reply

Chanda Kochhar's termination case: HC seeks RBI's reply

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Chanda Kochhar, the high-profile ex-banker had on November 30 moved the Bombay high court challenging "termination" of her employment by ICICI Bank which also denied her remuneration and clawed back all the bonuses and stock options between April 2009 and March 2018 for her alleged role in granting out of turn loans worth Rs 3,250 crore to the Videocon Group which benefitted her husband Deepak Kochhar. A division Bench of justices Ranjit More and SP Tavade allowed her to implead RBI and directed the apex bank to file its reply by December 16.

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Twitter on Friday temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's account for alleged violation of the US Copyright Act, a move that the minister slammed as being arbitrary and gross violation of IT rules.

Uddhav had asked me to reinstate Waze: Fadnavis

Uddhav had asked me to reinstate Waze: Fadnavis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

"It was a well-thought-out plan. Waze was interrogating Hiran for three days and made him write false complaint of several agencies and police officers calling him including Waze himself. The letters were addressed to chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and Mumbai police commissioner, he said.

3 top priorities of the new SBI chairman

3 top priorities of the new SBI chairman

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The newly-appointed chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) Dinesh Khara on Wednesday said maintaining quality loan book, safety of employees and customers will remain his top most priorities. Khara, who took charge on Wednesday, said the bank will continue to strive for even better customer experience.

Bombay's civic body gets on Twitter ahead of monsoon

Bombay's civic body gets on Twitter ahead of monsoon

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The move to revive the BMC's presence on Twitter was initiated by newly-appointed municipal commissioner Praveen Pardeshi who had directed civic officials concerned to come up with a Twitter handle to reach out to the people.

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Earlier, at the AGM of 2016, shareholders had approved his appointment for a period of three years with effect from February 5, 2017

Maytas asks govt directors to make declaration

Maytas asks govt directors to make declaration

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Maytas Infra has requested the government-appointed directors on its board -- O P Vaish and Ved Jain -- to furnish their consent and declarations.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Several states defer universal vaccination drive due to shortage

Several states defer universal vaccination drive due to shortage

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Some states have flagged the shortage of vaccines and expressed their inability to start vaccination of people above 18 years from Saturday

Take responsibility for attack on Mamata: TMC to EC

Take responsibility for attack on Mamata: TMC to EC

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The three-member TMC delegation, led by state minister Partha Chatterjee met EC officials and registered a complaint into the incident and demanded a thorough probe.

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

City's Guardiola defends Mendy after COVID protocol breach.

Sports Shorts: Six-member team for Gymnastics Worlds

Sports Shorts: Six-member team for Gymnastics Worlds

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

BJP fails to ensure error-free NRC: Former CM Gogoi

BJP fails to ensure error-free NRC: Former CM Gogoi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

He further slammed the saffron party for attempting to "hoodwink" the people following National Register of Citizens publication.

Wait gets longer for Pandya, Rahul after SC adjourns hearing to next week

Wait gets longer for Pandya, Rahul after SC adjourns hearing to next week

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of a plea of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) seeking urgent appointment of an ombudsman in the Board of Control for Cricket in India to decide on the fate of Team India players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul.

'BCCI must act quickly; ageing former players cannot wait forever'

'BCCI must act quickly; ageing former players cannot wait forever'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The demands include pension for former players who have played less than 25 first-class games, pension for widows of former cricketers, increase in medical insurance from Rs 5 lakh to 10 lakh and a benevolent fund for Manoj Prabhakar.

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Bharara, 48, has made a national and international mark for himself with many high-profile cases and investigations including foreign countries, insider trading and those involving US politicians.

RBI Dy Governor Chakrabarty resigns

RBI Dy Governor Chakrabarty resigns

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

In a surprise move, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty has resigned three months before his term was to end.

Relief for Chidambaram as HC extends interim protection from arrest

Relief for Chidambaram as HC extends interim protection from arrest

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

During the hearing, the Central Bureau of Investigation told the court that it has already filed its reply in the case.

Calls grow for Kalmadi, Chautala's ouster from IOA

Calls grow for Kalmadi, Chautala's ouster from IOA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Former Sports Minister Ajay Maken termed IOA's decision 'sad and painful', and urged the ministry to take act against the move.

Why Ind-WI ODI shifted away from Wankhede, asks MCA

Why Ind-WI ODI shifted away from Wankhede, asks MCA

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Miffed MCA asks CoA for reasons for moving ODI to CCI

Day 12@FTII: Students await meet with I&B ministry

Day 12@FTII: Students await meet with I&B ministry

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The ongoing strike of Film and Television Institute of India students to protest the government's appointment of TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as chairman of its governing council entered its 12th day Tuesday with no immediate solution in sight.

Bumrah fitness evaluation will be done at NCA, says Ganguly

Bumrah fitness evaluation will be done at NCA, says Ganguly

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday asserted that Jasprit Bumrah's fitness evaluation will be done at the National Cricket Academy after it was speculated that the Rahul Dravid-led body is not keen to conduct the test in Bengaluru. Bumrah is on his way to regaining fitness after being laid low by a stress fracture of the back.

SC reserves verdict on pleas on Hathras case

SC reserves verdict on pleas on Hathras case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The top court, which was hearing a public interest litigation and several intervention pleas of activists and lawyers, was told that no fair trial was possible in Uttar Pradesh as the investigation has been allegedly botched up.

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, inducts 7 ministers

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, inducts 7 ministers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday expanded his 17-month old cabinet, inducting seven ministers, and indicated that excise minister H Nagesh would be dropped. Governor Vajubhai Vala administered the oath of office and secrecy to the ministers at a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.

RBI asks govt to extend dy guv Sinha's tenure

RBI asks govt to extend dy guv Sinha's tenure

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Move significant as new banking licences under his purview.