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Why Babar quit as Pakistan's white ball captain again!

Why Babar quit as Pakistan's white ball captain again!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Babar Azam lost his interest in captaining Pakistan's white ball teams after a critical report submitted by head coach Gary Kirsten to PCB.

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Separate cases have been registered in Kerala against popular Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following an allegation raised by a female actor that they had sexually assaulted her, police said on Thursday. Multiple FIRs have been registered against many high profile Malayalam film personalities following allegations of sexual harassment against various directors and actors in the wake of revelations in the Justice K Hema Committee report. In a Facebook post, the woman actor had said, 'I am writing to report a series of incidents of physical and verbal abuse I suffered at the hands of 1 Mukesh 2 Maniyan Pilla Raju, 3 Idavela Babu, 4 Jayasoorya (Jayasurya), 5 adv Chandrasekaran, 6 production controller Noble and Vichu, in the Malayalam film industry.'

High drama in Parl: 2 MPs in ICU; both file plaints against each other

High drama in Parl: 2 MPs in ICU; both file plaints against each other

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Ruling NDA and opposition INDIA bloc MPs clashed in Parliament on Thursday over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar, leading to jostling and an injury to BJP MP Pratap Sarangi. The opposition demanded Shah's resignation, while the BJP defended him.

Will Trump Be Adani's Saviour?

Will Trump Be Adani's Saviour?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'If the criminal or civil charges are deemed unworthy or defective, Trump's new justice department and SEC can withdraw the criminal and civil cases.'

Paytm Payments Bank MD and CEO Surinder Chawla quits

Paytm Payments Bank MD and CEO Surinder Chawla quits

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Beleaguered Paytm Payments Bank's managing director and CEO Surinder Chawla has resigned from the company, a regulatory filing said on Tuesday. Chawla's resignation comes amidst Paytm Payments Bank facing prohibitory action from banking regulator RBI. "Surinder Chawla, managing director and CEO of PPBL, has tendered his resignation on April 8, 2024, on account of personal reasons and to explore better career prospects.

Gautam Adani cements hold over Ambuja, son Karan is chairman of ACC

Gautam Adani cements hold over Ambuja, son Karan is chairman of ACC

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani's son Karan will helm the cement firms his group has acquired to become India's second largest cement player and extend his burgeoning empire that spans from ports and energy to airports and telecom.

'I have done the work from last two-three years to be here'

'I have done the work from last two-three years to be here'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

The sacrifices made by his family is well documented and the Australian media was also keen to know about the man behind the player and the role of his father Mutyalu.

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Two of the US Cabinet members -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transport Secretary Elaine Chao -- have resigned over the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters. US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has also announced that he would resign this month after he faced criticism for failing to prevent Trump supporters from storming the building.

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Vijay Mallya, facing a case of loan default of over Rs 9,400 crore, on Monday resigned from Rajya Sabha.

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The move comes after CBI gets sanction to prosecute him in Aircel-Maxis case

Swapan Dasgupta tenders resignation as Rajya Sabha member

Swapan Dasgupta tenders resignation as Rajya Sabha member

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Sources stated that the move comes even as Trinamool Congress has attempted to stir a controversy over Dasgupta's candidature. BJP has fielded Swapan Dasgupta from Tarakeswar Assembly constituency in Hoogly district.

MeToo in Mollywood: Director Ranjith booked for 'raping' male actor

MeToo in Mollywood: Director Ranjith booked for 'raping' male actor

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

A second case for a sexual offence has been registered against director Ranjith on a complaint by a male actor in Kozhikode, police said on Saturday.

Resigning from Cong for GN Azad was a blunder: Ex-JK Dy CM

Resigning from Cong for GN Azad was a blunder: Ex-JK Dy CM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'We repent our decision today as we feel we betrayed our (Congress) party, while the DAP betrayed us'

Protestors loot Sheikh Hasina's home, smash Mujib statue

Protestors loot Sheikh Hasina's home, smash Mujib statue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Videos on social media showed protesters climbing a statue of Hasina's father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a 1971 Liberation War hero, in Dhaka and smashing it with hammers.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Sam Pitroda quits as Cong's overseas chief after row over remarks

Sam Pitroda quits as Cong's overseas chief after row over remarks

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has accepted Pitroda's decision.

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Patole wrote that he was resigning as the chairman of the Kisan Congress and 'dismissing' the unit.

Mukand to get new chairman

Mukand to get new chairman

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Rahul Bajaj, the chairman of steel firm Mukand, is expected to resign on Saturday and continue as a director on the board

Shiv Nadar steps down from HCL board, named Chairman Emeritus

Shiv Nadar steps down from HCL board, named Chairman Emeritus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

HCL Technologies on Monday said its founder Shiv Nadar will take on the role of Chairman Emeritus and Strategic Advisor to the company's board. Nadar, chief strategy officer and managing director of the company, on completing 76 years of age, has tendered his resignation as the MD as well as the Director with effect from close of business hours on July 19, according to a regulatory filing. "In order to continue to benefit from his vast knowledge, experience, and wisdom in an advisory role, the Board of Directors in its meeting held today, after considering the recommendations of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Shri Shiv Nadar as the 'Chairman Emeritus and Strategic Advisor to the Board' for a term of five years with effect from July 20, 2021," it added.

NCA COO Ghosh resigns

NCA COO Ghosh resigns

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Ghosh refused to comment on his stepping down. He is believed to have not made much headway at the NCA.

Steve Case resigns as AOL Time Warner chairman

Steve Case resigns as AOL Time Warner chairman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

But he will remain director of the company with joint responsibility for corporate strategy.

Mindtree chairman Ashok Soota quits

Mindtree chairman Ashok Soota quits

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

IT firm Mindtree on Friday said its co-founder and executive chairman Ashok Soota has resigned from the post in order to take on a new business venture.

2 more Karnataka MLAs submit resignations to Speaker

2 more Karnataka MLAs submit resignations to Speaker

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Housing Minister M T B Nagaraj and K Sudhakar handed over their resignations at the Speaker's chamber in Vidhana Soudha.

CJI recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna's name as his successor

CJI recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna's name as his successor

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has set in motion the process of appointment of his successor by recommending to the Centre the name of senior-most Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

'Taylor should stand up as chairman of Cricket Australia'

'Taylor should stand up as chairman of Cricket Australia'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Luminaries call for Cricket Australia chairman to resign

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fallout from the Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in the Malayalam film industry intensified on Monday as a case was filed against well-known filmmaker Ranjith, and several female actors stepped forward with disturbing accounts of the mistreatment they faced at the hands of their various male counterparts.

Mithun Chakraborty resigns from Rajya Sabha

Mithun Chakraborty resigns from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

The actor-turned politician resigned from the Upper House citing health reasons.

Kumble quits as NCA chairman

Kumble quits as NCA chairman

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

In a surprise development, former Indian captain Anil Kumble, on Monday, tendered his resignation from the chairmanship of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), almost two months after a controversy broke out over an apparent conflict of interest.

Boris Johnson resigns, to stay on till new British PM is elected

Boris Johnson resigns, to stay on till new British PM is elected

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said he was sad to announce his resignation as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new PM.

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A PCB source however told PTI that recent media speculations about Shan Masood and Babar Azam's sacking is nothing more than kite flying.

Anil Ambani resigns as director of RPower, RInfra

Anil Ambani resigns as director of RPower, RInfra

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani on Friday resigned as director of Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure, following markets regulator Sebi order restraining him from associating with any listed company. "Anil D Ambani, non-executive director, steps down from the board of Reliance Power in compliance of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) interim order," Reliance Power said in a BSE filing. In a separate filing to the stock exchange, Reliance Infrastructure said that Anil Ambani has stepped down from its board "in compliance of SEBI interim order".

Rajya Sabha accepts Vijay Mallya's fresh resignation

Rajya Sabha accepts Vijay Mallya's fresh resignation

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya's tenure in the Rajya Sabha came to an end on Wednesday with Chairman Hamid Ansari accepting his fresh resignation letter.

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) chairman Bibek Debroy passed away this morning, a senior EAC-PM official said. He was admitted to AIIMS. Debroy (69) was educated in Ramakrishna Mission School, Narendrapur; Presidency College, Kolkata; Delhi School of Economics; and Trinity College, Cambridge.

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six others over the death of a grocery shop owner during last month's violent clashes that led to the fall of her government, media reports said on Tuesday.

Modi sarkar now sacks Book Trust chairman

Modi sarkar now sacks Book Trust chairman

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Baldev Sharma, the former editor of Panchajanya, has been appointed as the new chairman.

S Ramadorai quits govt bodies; rumoured to be next Tata Sons chairman

S Ramadorai quits govt bodies; rumoured to be next Tata Sons chairman

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

His resignation as chairman of the government's skill development agencies triggered talk that he may be headed back to the Tata Group where a search committee is looking for a full-time chairman.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

BCB seeks army's assurance for Women's T20 WC in Bangladesh

BCB seeks army's assurance for Women's T20 WC in Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has written to Bangladesh's army chief of staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman seeking security assurance for organising the women's T20 World Cup.

RS wants Maya to withdraw resignation

RS wants Maya to withdraw resignation

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Kurien, with whom Mayawati had got angry, said the episode was a result of a 'misunderstanding'.