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Riot-hit Muzaffarnagar finally calms down, curfew relaxed

Riot-hit Muzaffarnagar finally calms down, curfew relaxed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Curfew was eased during day time in the riot-hit areas of Muzaffarnagar for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday.

Home ministry recommends CBI probe into NGO Oxfam India

Home ministry recommends CBI probe into NGO Oxfam India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Union home ministry on Thursday recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the affairs of the Indian arm of the global NGO Oxfam for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, sources said.

Indian-origin man sentenced to 7 yrs for raping drunk woman in UK

Indian-origin man sentenced to 7 yrs for raping drunk woman in UK

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to six years and nine months' imprisonment in the Welsh capital of Cardiff after admitting to raping a woman in London.

Why Check and Balances Is Important In Finances

Why Check and Balances Is Important In Finances

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

While managing their finances, individuals can make it a rule to seek advice from an expert or feedback from a trusted colleague or friend.

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A firing incident was reported in the Tis Hazari court premises in New Delhi on Wednesday, the police said, adding that two groups of lawyers were allegedly involved in opening fire.

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The officials said that the recently developed SH-15, a 155 mm truck-mounted howitzer gun, has also been spotted at some places along the Line of Control after it was displayed on Pakistan Day last year.

AAP holds roadshow as CBI quizzes Manish Sisodia

AAP holds roadshow as CBI quizzes Manish Sisodia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The agency will question Sisodia on various aspects of the excise policy, his alleged links with liquor traders, and politicians and claims made by witnesses in their statements.

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A three-member commission probing the encounter of gangster Vikas Dubey has given a clean chit to police, stating their version of events about his death were supported by evidence.

975 arrested for Muzaffarnagar violence

975 arrested for Muzaffarnagar violence

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

975 people have been arrested in connection with the violence in Muzaffarnagar, in which 40 people lost their lives, police said on Tuesday.

Bajaj Finserv MD on new bank licence and focus areas in 2015

Bajaj Finserv MD on new bank licence and focus areas in 2015

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Bajaj Finserv has few opportunities and challenges to overcome in 2015.

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Opener David Warner is still looking for his first Test hundred against Sri Lanka while Smith has managed only one century in his last 18 Tests.

AAP's Amanatullah Khan sent to 4-day ACB custody

AAP's Amanatullah Khan sent to 4-day ACB custody

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan, who was arrested on Friday in connection with an alleged corruption case, was sent to a four-day Anti-Corruption Bureau's (ACB) custody for questioning on Saturday.

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

Glenmark arm signs pact with Sanofi-aventis

Glenmark arm signs pact with Sanofi-aventis

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Monday said its subsidiary Glenmark Pharmaceuticals SA has granted licence to Sanofi-aventis for developing drugs to treat chronic pain, for an initial payment of $20 million (about Rs 89 crore).

UP Police on alert; social media being monitored: DGP

UP Police on alert; social media being monitored: DGP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The top cop of the state said despite the verdict coming out last week every district is on a "high state of preparedness" and no untoward incident has been reported so far.

Liquor policy: ED summons BRS leader Kavitha again on Mar 16 for quizzing

Liquor policy: ED summons BRS leader Kavitha again on Mar 16 for quizzing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

According to sources, Kavitha was to be made to sit face-to-face with Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, who was arrested in connection with the liquor policy case on Monday night.

UDAN airports to get comprehensive anti-terror security cover soon

UDAN airports to get comprehensive anti-terror security cover soon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The proposal is awaiting final policy sanction from the home ministry.

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The San Francisco-based giant has acquired a Delhi-based company.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

Gaya road rage: No bail for Rocky's parents

Gaya road rage: No bail for Rocky's parents

Rediff.com24 May 2016

While bail plea of Bindi Yadav was rejected, hearing on Manorma Devi's plea was deferred to May 27.

CBI defers questioning on Sisodia's request for more time

CBI defers questioning on Sisodia's request for more time

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

The CBI on Sunday deferred the questioning of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the Delhi Excise policy scam case after he sought time from the probe agency citing the city government's ongoing budget exercise.

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

India's expectation of Twitter complying with the country's rules for social media platforms will not change with its takeover by Elon Musk, according to a senior minister.

73 army personnel punished for illegal arms sale

73 army personnel punished for illegal arms sale

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The court was hearing of a PIL seeking direction to the government for taking action against its officers after the NSP weapon scam came to light in 2007 when authorities in Rajasthan's Ganganagar district noticed that several licenses were issued to dubious persons, including terrorists, smugglers and rowdy elements by local authorities without verification.

SC nullifies 'gender cap' on performers in orchestra bars in Maha

SC nullifies 'gender cap' on performers in orchestra bars in Maha

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

"While the overall limit of performers in any given performance cannot exceed eight, the composition (i.e., all-female, majority female or male, or vice versa) can be of any combination," it said in an order.

Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks

Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Her sister said the last rites would be performed only in the presence of CM Adityanath.

GMR arm to develop airport land

GMR arm to develop airport land

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Delhi International Airport Ltd move likely to impact revenue flow to government kitty.

Cops forced us to meet Yogi: Slain Hindutva leader's mother

Cops forced us to meet Yogi: Slain Hindutva leader's mother

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

"If we do not get justice, I myself will take up the sword," Tiwari's distraught mother Kusum told reporters some time after meeting Adityanath.

Sanctions on Russia unlikely hit India's defence sector: Niti member

Sanctions on Russia unlikely hit India's defence sector: Niti member

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'Russia has got inherent military strength, they have a very good military equipment manufacturing infrastructure and by and large they are self-sufficient in their production capabilities'

Will examine Rahul Gandhi's speech dispassionately: CEC

Will examine Rahul Gandhi's speech dispassionately: CEC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath said on Tuesday that the Election Commission would "dispassionately" examine Rahul Gandhi's speech made at Indore on October 24, stating that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was in touch with victims affected by the Muzaffarnagar riots.

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

This State-corporate 'cooperation' didn't begin with the arrival of the Modi government.
Many of the big licences, contracts, and even environmental clearances for the Adani group had come in the UPA's time, points out Shekhar Gupta.

The Credila Success Story

The Credila Success Story

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Education finance is a complex and dynamic sector. There are too many variables -- the course, the calibre of students, the universities, and the job prospects once the course is over, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Suspended JD-U MLC Manorama Devi granted bail

Suspended JD-U MLC Manorama Devi granted bail

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah passed the order while hearing a bail petition filed by Manorama Devi. While giving bail, the court also asked her to cooperate in the trial of the case.

What was Salman Khan charged with?

What was Salman Khan charged with?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf explains the charges against the Bollywood star.

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Particularly the small and independent Web sites that have developed a following in the recent past because the mainstream is seen as totally aligned with the government, points out Aakar Patel.

Fortis to re-brand itself as Parkway

Fortis to re-brand itself as Parkway

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The company said this was 'important' to reinforce the 'complete disassociation' from its erstwhile promoters -- Malvinder and Shivinder Singh.

SC puts Unnao order on hold; CBI forms additional team

SC puts Unnao order on hold; CBI forms additional team

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The apex court will on Monday take a call on moving the woman and her lawyer to AIIMS in Delhi, it said.

Thomas Cook to up stake in Indian arm

Thomas Cook to up stake in Indian arm

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Thomas Cook has bought stake in Thomas Cook India from Dubai Financial Group for up to Rs 1,336 crore. The group is repurchasing Thomas Cook's brand business, earlier licenced to Dubai Financial Group.

Merck to license oral Covid drug Molnupiravir to 5 Indian firms

Merck to license oral Covid drug Molnupiravir to 5 Indian firms

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Drug firm MSD has decided to enter into voluntary licensing agreements for investigational oral antiviral drug candidate 'Mmolnupiravir', which is being studied for the treatment of Covid-19, with Indian drug firms Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr Reddy's, Emcure Pharma and Hetero Labs, its Indian arm said on Tuesday.