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CIC gets 8 weeks to decide on appeal against MHA's refusal on e-spying

CIC gets 8 weeks to decide on appeal against MHA's refusal on e-spying

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Justice Yashwant Varma took on record and accepted the statement made by CIC counsel that all endeavour shall be made to decide the appeal expeditiously and in any case within 8 weeks.

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

At its Jaipur meeting, the BJP will focus on this year's assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh while the Congress's Chintan Shivir in Udaipur will discuss how it can resurrect itself.

'BJP is enjoying the fire'

'BJP is enjoying the fire'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'Why don't you go and ask the BJP if it will authenticate what Sanjay Kakade said?' 'They would not say a word because they are enjoying themselves.'

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Union minister files a case against Rajasthan officials, alleges that audio recordings of tapped phone conversations has tarnished his reputation and disturbed his mental peace.

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Official sources said the investigating officer of the case put across to him at least half-a-dozen statements of his alleged aides which form a purported "link" between him, absconding arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Bhandari's associates and others.

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The groups plan to take on well-entrenched players like Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm by merging their offline businesses with e-commerce initiatives.

Row over Uddhav's nephew attending official meet

Row over Uddhav's nephew attending official meet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Apart from Sardesai, the chief minister's son Aaditya Thackeray, who is an MLA from Worli in Mumbai and head of the Yuva Sena, was also present at the meeting held at the state secretariat on Monday.

Gujarat, Himachal: BJP Faces AAP Challenge

Gujarat, Himachal: BJP Faces AAP Challenge

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

AAP's presence in both states has complicated the contests for the BJP and its Congress rival.

25,000 turn up to support Dhana's family; Real Kashmir edge Arrows

25,000 turn up to support Dhana's family; Real Kashmir edge Arrows

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A goal on either side of the break powered Real Kashmir to a 2-0 win over Indian Arrows in the I-League, in Margao, on Sunday.

Two-way race for Delhi Ranji coach's post

Two-way race for Delhi Ranji coach's post

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Former Delhi stalwart K Bhaskar Pillai is being considered as a front-runner for the state Ranji team chief coach's post and will face a tough fight from ex-India off-spinner Aashish Kapoor after a series of interviews were conducted by the DDCA. Medium pacer Amit Bhandari could retain his position as the bowling coach. Five candidates who were interviewed for the post are Kapoor, Bhaskar, Bhandari, Hitesh Sharma and last season's coach Vijay Dahiya.

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Despite Nirav Modi win, in the last five years, India managed to bring only about 20 fugitive offenders.

Throwing away your old shoe? Think again!

Throwing away your old shoe? Think again!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

A social venture is recycling shoes so that barefoot children have proper footwear.

SII to raise monthly production to 10 cr doses by Aug, Bharat Biotech promises 7.8 cr

SII to raise monthly production to 10 cr doses by Aug, Bharat Biotech promises 7.8 cr

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Several states and UTs including Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana have decided to opt for global tenders for procurement of anti-coronavirus shots with the domestic supply falling short to meet the rising demand.

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Vivekananda Yoga University was jointly launched on Tuesday by minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan and chairperson of the standing committee on external affairs P P Chaudhary during a virtual event held at the Consulate General of India in New York.

The People's Judge

The People's Judge

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The 70-year-old is so unassuming that it is reported that he has not removed the name plate in his ancestral home in Jodhpur that reads, 'Judge, Supreme Court'.

BJP, Congress spar over Vadra's links with absconding arms dealer

BJP, Congress spar over Vadra's links with absconding arms dealer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The BJP asked the Gandhis to speak up over the issue.

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Verification of 733 persons under the four categories of bedridden, mentally challenged, physically handicapped and those suffering from cancer has been completed, Kasaragod collector said.

Nepal PM gets Parliament dissolved amidst infighting

Nepal PM gets Parliament dissolved amidst infighting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The move comes as the intra-party feud reached climax in the ruling NCP which has been witnessing months long tussle between two factions, one led by 68-year-old Oli and Party's chairman and another led by 66-year-old 'Prachanda', also the executive chair of the party and former premier.

Nepal redraws political map by incorporating 3 Indian areas

Nepal redraws political map by incorporating 3 Indian areas

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Nepal last month released the revised political and administrative map of the country laying claim over the strategically key areas, more than six months after India published a new map in November 2019.

Robert Vadra gets bail; asked not to leave country

Robert Vadra gets bail; asked not to leave country

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Special Judge Arvind Kumar also directed him not to tamper with the evidence or influence witnesses and join the investigation as and when called by the investigating officer.

BJP leader: 'Shiv Sena is not a partner or friend'

BJP leader: 'Shiv Sena is not a partner or friend'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

'We formed the government without the Shiv Sena and it will remain stable.'

Koregaon-Bhima: Cong, NCP want withdrawal of cases

Koregaon-Bhima: Cong, NCP want withdrawal of cases

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Minister Jayant Patil said the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP government favoured granting relief to those who were falsely implicated.

Jaipur's Royal Family: 15-Year Battle Ends

Jaipur's Royal Family: 15-Year Battle Ends

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

A battle royale, fought over 15 long years, comes to an end as a prince and a princess -- grandchildren of the legendary Rajmata Gayatri Devi -- get back the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel from their step-uncles.

ED again seeks Vadra's custodial interrogation

ED again seeks Vadra's custodial interrogation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Vadra's interim protection from arrest was extended till April 1.

BJP condemns blocking of journos' Twitter accounts

BJP condemns blocking of journos' Twitter accounts

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

The BJP in Maharashtra condemned the government's action of blocking Twitter accounts of some prominent journalists.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'

General Sagat Singh: The Real Hero of the 1971 War

General Sagat Singh: The Real Hero of the 1971 War

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

'A great General who had become a legend in his lifetime.' 'India will not see the likes of Sagat Singh again.'

Tax rationalisation, digitisation key areas for Budget: HSBC

Tax rationalisation, digitisation key areas for Budget: HSBC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The government's capex spend is expected to rise and much of this is likely to be focussed on rural India, particularly for housing, roads and irrigation.

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming weeks will be a tightrope walk for Gehlot who has 100 loyalists MLAs waiting to be rewarded on one side and the dissidents who wanted to be rehabilitated on the other, observes Prakash Bhandari.

'Bangladesh becoming East Pakistan again'

'Bangladesh becoming East Pakistan again'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

'Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is sincere about maintaining religious harmony in the country.' 'But for mysterious reasons, it does not reach the grassroots activists of her party.'

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'We are recreating the biggest sports rivalry in the world, which is Indians versus Pakistanis right here in the United States.'

Oli govt recommends calling winter session of upper house on Jan 1

Oli govt recommends calling winter session of upper house on Jan 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Nepal plunged into a political crisis after President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved the House of Representatives and announced dates for mid-term elections at the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli on Sunday, sparking protests from a section of the ruling party and various opposition parties.

Nepal's Ambassador to India recalled for not cooperating

Nepal's Ambassador to India recalled for not cooperating

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Nepal on Friday recalled its ambassador to India over charges of non-cooperation and indulging in anti-government activities.

Madras HC lawyers write to Ramana to reconsider CJ Banerjee's transfer

Madras HC lawyers write to Ramana to reconsider CJ Banerjee's transfer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Opposing the transfer of Madras high court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee to Meghalaya, over 200 advocates of the Madras high court have signed a representation to the Chief Justice of India, N V Ramana and the Supreme Court collegium, seeking to reconsider the decision to shift CJ Banerjee.

Indian judge elected to International Court of Justice

Indian judge elected to International Court of Justice

Rediff.com4 May 2012

After more than two decades, an Indian, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, senior judge in the Supreme Court of India, was elected with overwhelming majority to the International Court of Justice in New York last week.

Tighter dud-loan norms: Shadow banks brace for headwinds

Tighter dud-loan norms: Shadow banks brace for headwinds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

On November 12, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to ring in uniformity in asset classification and income recognition across all lending institutions. Shadow banks, or non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), like commercial banks, are to test non-performing assets (NPAs) on a daily basis and upgrade them to "standard assets" only when interest and principal arrears are settled by borrowers. This is going to create all manner of headaches for shadow banks and their clientele. Says Y S Chakravarti, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), Shriram City Union Finance: "NPA levels will go up, especially of small borrowers.

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Many world leaders on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, saying they have lost a true friend who made immense contributions to the strengthening of India's relations with their countries.

Is Rajasthan's English experiment a failure?

Is Rajasthan's English experiment a failure?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'What is taught here is a mockery of the English language.'

Phones, watches helped identify crash victims

Phones, watches helped identify crash victims

Rediff.com24 May 2010

"The process of identifying bodies has now been suspended. The remaining 22 bodies have been sent to cold storages of several hospitals in the city," Dr Bhandary said.

Nethra Kumanan first Indian woman sailor to qualify for Olympics

Nethra Kumanan first Indian woman sailor to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Nethra Kumanan became the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics after making sure of a top-place finish in the laser radial event of the Asian Qualifiers, in Oman, on Wednesday.