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Ticket counters to open at select railway stations from May 22

Ticket counters to open at select railway stations from May 22

Rediff.com22 May 2020

It said it will also allow reservation of reserved tickets from common service centres (CSC) and through ticketing agents with effect from Friday. The zonal railways have been instructed to decide and notify opening of reservation counters as per local needs and conditions, the order stated.

Muzaffarpur: SC asks CBI why no action against Bihar ex-minister

Muzaffarpur: SC asks CBI why no action against Bihar ex-minister

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The CBI in its report had alleged that Thakur is an influential person and a mobile phone was recovered from him inside the jail where he is currently lodged under judicial custody.

Girls at Bihar shelter home allege rape, killing; 10 held

Girls at Bihar shelter home allege rape, killing; 10 held

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The Bihar Police has launched a probe and dug up the grounds of the shelter home, but are yet to find the body.

There's terrorism in Pak, but not state-sponsored: Chinese media on Swaraj's UNGA address

There's terrorism in Pak, but not state-sponsored: Chinese media on Swaraj's UNGA address

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

If smart enough, India should befriend China and respect Pakistan, preventing disputes from spilling over, the article said.

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

There was crowd disturbance at the venue after the fifth ODI between India and England was called off due to rain

Post Pulwama, Pak remains safe haven for terrorists: US

Post Pulwama, Pak remains safe haven for terrorists: US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The suspension of US aid to Pakistan, which was announced by President Donald Trump in January 2018, remained in effect throughout 2019, the State Department said.

'Ladakh crisis could tempt Pakistan to take advantage'

'Ladakh crisis could tempt Pakistan to take advantage'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'Pakistan has robust incentive to turn heat on LoC.'

Insurers have to pay up to Rs 1 cr penalty for violation by agents

Insurers have to pay up to Rs 1 cr penalty for violation by agents

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Irdai will maintain a centralised list of the details of all agents appointed by insurers.

Panasonic EX600 review: A TV just made for streaming & old movies

Panasonic EX600 review: A TV just made for streaming & old movies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Panasonic 49-inch EX600 and SC-UA7 bundle is a good thing to own if you're a film buff and don't want to compromise on sound, says Abhik Sen.

Zee Sports to telecast Lanka Tests

Zee Sports to telecast Lanka Tests

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The deal was clinched after a meeting with top BCCI officials where all the bidders were present.

Bank accounts of accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home case frozen

Bank accounts of accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home case frozen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

According to Muzaffarpur District Registration Officer Sanjay Kumar, the orders to freeze the bank accounts and ban the sale or purchase of any movable or immovable assets of the Seva Sankalp Evam Vikas Samiti were passed by District Magistrate Mohammad Sohail on August 7 and 8.

Blast in Philippine President's hometown kills 12

Blast in Philippine President's hometown kills 12

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The blast occurred in the centre of Davao, close to one of the city's top hotels and a major university.

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

International cab-booking service Uber was banned on Monday in the national capital, a day after one of its drivers was arrested for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman executive amid growing outrage over the incident which renewed focus on safety measures for women.

Russia bans 3 Pakistan-based terror groups

Russia bans 3 Pakistan-based terror groups

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

They are the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, Jamaat-e-Islam and the Hizbul Tahri al Islami.

Govt action clampdown on the freedom of movement: Greenpeace

Govt action clampdown on the freedom of movement: Greenpeace

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Greenpeace on Tuesday shot off a letter to the government protesting the denial of entry to one of its officials last week and called the action a "clampdown on the freedom of movement" which is "entirely arbitrary and lacking basis in law".

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

A source in the Imran Khan government told PTI that the Punjab police are waiting a go-ahead from the "top" to lay hand on Saeed.

BCCI to hold SGM on December 2 to discuss Status Report

BCCI to hold SGM on December 2 to discuss Status Report

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The under-fire Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) will hold its Special General Meeting on December 2 in New Delhi to discuss the Status Report filed by the Supreme Court appointed Justice RM Lodha Committee.

Can Parrikar overhaul defence procurement?

Can Parrikar overhaul defence procurement?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

As the DefenceExpo gets underway in Goa, Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) says the proposed Defence Procurement Procedure 2016 should ensure that the Indian defence industry is on the path to design, develop and make in India.

Tacit warning for investors based in tax havens

Tacit warning for investors based in tax havens

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

The Central Board of Direct Taxes recently notified rules under which an entity based in a 'notified jurisdictional area' will have to give an undertaking to share information in a prescribed format.

MNS holds BMC engineers captive for 6 hours over pothole maintenance

MNS holds BMC engineers captive for 6 hours over pothole maintenance

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena corporator and his associates allegedly held three Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation engineers "captive" for nearly six hours on Tuesday, at their office, to get a written assurance to address the city's potholes menace.

Sena MP reveals 'real reason' behind altercation with Air India staffer

Sena MP reveals 'real reason' behind altercation with Air India staffer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The MP said that while travelling in the flight, he noticed "carelessness and substandard" service of Air India and requested for a complaint book, but despite his frequent requests he was not provided the complaint book, instead the staffer misbehaved with him.

Chopper scam: Budget session likely casualty as Centre, Congress trade charges

Chopper scam: Budget session likely casualty as Centre, Congress trade charges

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

With an aggressive Opposition and unyielding government, important legislation could be the biggest casualty, as details of the helicopter contract surface.

Chabahar Port: How India bypassed US sanctions on Iran

Chabahar Port: How India bypassed US sanctions on Iran

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The government is buying out the shares of India Ports Global, which are now held in a 60-40 ratio by the JNPT and Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla.

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

An increasing number of US lawmakers voiced anger on Monday over the NBA's response to a Houston Rockets official's tweet backing Hong Kong democracy protests, raising US-China tensions as talks to end a 15-month trade war resumed.

35 Indian 'moneylenders' held in Thailand

35 Indian 'moneylenders' held in Thailand

Rediff.com26 Jan 2004

They were in Thailand on tourist visas, and hence were not allowed to world, according to Thai immigration police.

Uber not to take commission from drivers in New Delhi

Uber not to take commission from drivers in New Delhi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Uber, the US-based online taxi-hailing firm, would not take any commission from its drivers in New Delhi until uncertainty over how it could operate in the country's capital city was cleared up, it said on Tuesday.

Over 100,000 shell firm directors disqualified for five years

Over 100,000 shell firm directors disqualified for five years

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

26 chartered accountants associated with such shell companies have also been identified

Don't fret if credit card application rejected

Don't fret if credit card application rejected

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Secured credit cards offer benefits similar to regular credit cards and hence an applicant should try and get a card with lower fees and more features, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

Xi meets Khan, hopes to improve Indo-Pak ties

Xi meets Khan, hopes to improve Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Both leaders also exchanged views on the situations in South Asia, an official Chinese statement said about the meeting between Xi and Khan.

After media reports, Canadian embassy cancels invite to Khalistan terrorist

After media reports, Canadian embassy cancels invite to Khalistan terrorist

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Convicted terrorist Jaspal Atwal posed with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife at an event in Mumbai.

Cab-booking services under scanner following rape in taxi

Cab-booking services under scanner following rape in taxi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The rape of a 27-year-old woman executive allegedly by a cab driver has shaken those who prefer cab-booking services like Uber, which charge premium rates on the promise of better services.

FAQs: How to combat sexual harassment at workplace

FAQs: How to combat sexual harassment at workplace

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Trial by the media can be avoided if the industry itself devises effective mechanisms to bring this to an end

Didi, her MP call PM a 'rat'; BJP hits back

Didi, her MP call PM a 'rat'; BJP hits back

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The West Bengal chief minister also accused the PM of 'removing crucial files' related to demonetisation.

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The Russians had appealed their exclusion from the Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the doping scandal from the 2014 Sochi Games.

'Long fight': PM asks ministers to plan 'slow' exit from lockdown

'Long fight': PM asks ministers to plan 'slow' exit from lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Addressing his council of ministers in a video conference, Modi asked them to prepare business continuity plans to fight the economic impact of COVID-19 on a war footing, but also asserted that this crisis is an opportunity to boost the 'Make-in-India' initiative and reduce dependence on other countries.

Sita's birth proves IVF-like tech existed during Ramayana days: UP dyCM

Sita's birth proves IVF-like tech existed during Ramayana days: UP dyCM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

"Your Google has started now, but our Google started a long time back. Narad Muni was the epitome of information. He could reach anywhere and transfer a message from one place to another by saying 'Narayana' three times," he said.

Govt cancels registration of 4,470 NGOs in fresh crackdown

Govt cancels registration of 4,470 NGOs in fresh crackdown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The fresh round of cancellation process of the 4,470 NGOs started on May 6.

How Railways plans to supply quality food to passengers

How Railways plans to supply quality food to passengers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The government had also appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers as consultant to come up with a road map to upgrade base kitchens and service on trains.

India, Russia sign Rs 2,600 cr deal for anti-tank ammo

India, Russia sign Rs 2,600 cr deal for anti-tank ammo

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

India has signed a deal worth over Rs 2,600 crore with Russia to procure 66,000 anti-tank shells to meet the shortfall of critical ammunition faced by its armoured fleet, including the latest T-90 tanks.