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SBI to hire 27,000; to open 1,000 branches

SBI to hire 27,000; to open 1,000 branches

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Last year, State Bank had recruited around 25,000 people. The banking major also have plans to go for lateral recruitments in the middle-management level in the current year.

'Women priests can serve grief-stricken better'

'Women priests can serve grief-stricken better'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

When she was ordained the first woman priest of a mainstream Christian Church in Kerala 21 years ago, it was not without a bit of anxiety that Reverend Marathakavalli David took up clerical duties.

Imams meet Rajnath, urge Kashmiris to restore peace

Imams meet Rajnath, urge Kashmiris to restore peace

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A delegation of Imams on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and urged him to help restore calm in the Kashmir Valley which is witnessing turmoil following the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani.

'Deoband rally was just a show of strength'

'Deoband rally was just a show of strength'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The men sitting around me -- dressed, like the rest of the crowd, in white kurta-pyjama, and sporting unkempt beards and white skull-caps -- enthusiastically shook their heads in agreement. Like the maulvi-poet, they laboured under the burden of being forced to prove their patriotism, their anti-Pakistani credentials, and their opposition to terrorism -- an unenviable predicament they were compelled to share with the rest of their co-religionists

Pakistan justifies 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's release

Pakistan justifies 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's release

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said that Pakistan was committed to the implementation of UNSC 1267 sanctions regime and has taken several steps in this regard.

Bareilly Ulema support Vande Mataram fatwa

Bareilly Ulema support Vande Mataram fatwa

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Ulema of Bareilly sect on Thursday endorsed the fatwa issued by Deoband clerics against reciting of national song Vande Mataram.

Is Pak really serious about terror crackdown?

Is Pak really serious about terror crackdown?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The release of Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief Hafeez Muhammad Saeed, hardcore Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdullah Aziz, and now Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammed chief Sufi Mohammad has cast serious doubts over Pakistan's claims that it is seriously acting against the Taliban and other home grown terror outfits, a senior US intelligence official has said.

CA Results: How did 5,000 plus students fail?

CA Results: How did 5,000 plus students fail?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Students seek transparency! Want to know the real reason for the revision in the results of the final ICAI-conducted CA exam.

Pakistan, Taliban agree to Swat ceasefire

Pakistan, Taliban agree to Swat ceasefire

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Pakistani authorities and the local Taliban have agreed to a ceasefire in the troubled Swat valley following peace talks between militants and religious hardliners, a top official said on Saturday. Syed Mohammad Javed, the commissioner for Malakand division which includes Swat, told reporters that the security forces and the Taliban would observe the truce. He made the announcement after meeting Maulana Sufi Mohammad, a hardline cleric who is negotiating with the militants.

POTA court verdict: 'We are all grateful to Allah'

POTA court verdict: 'We are all grateful to Allah'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Moulana Naseeruddin, a popular cleric, and 13 other youth were arrested by the Gujarat Police in 2003-2004 and lodged in the Sabarmati jail for almost six years, as the trial in POTA court dragged on.

Kalyan Singh for negotiated Babri settlement

Kalyan Singh for negotiated Babri settlement

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Kalyan Singh, who was the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister at the time of demolition of the Babri Masjid, on Tuesday suggested a negotiated settlement of the vexed Ram Janmbhomi-Babri Masjid tangle. Singh, who quit the BJP on Tuesday, said that when he was the chief minister, he had initiated steps to this effect but before a settlement could be reached, his government had to go.

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who have extended support to the Congress to form the government in the state, were not present.

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The 21-day coronavirus lockdown in force since Wednesday has triggered a mass exodus of migrant workers across the country since the last few days.

Swat: 14 militants killed in Pak attack on Taliban

Swat: 14 militants killed in Pak attack on Taliban

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Aiming at a "decisive" victory over the Taliban, Pakistan on Thursday pressed with air and ground operation in the north-western tribal belt, where fierce fighting killed nine soldiers and 14 militants, including a son of a hardline cleric who negotiated the Swat peace deal.

Kamal Nath, man of the match, in Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath, man of the match, in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The 72-year-old master strategist ensured that the Congress's internal conflict ended and took on the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shivraj Singh Chouhan -- the state's longest ever serving chief minister.

Taliban withdraws from Buner after deal

Taliban withdraws from Buner after deal

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Heavily armed Taliban on Friday began pulling out from the strategic Buner town and were returning to their bastion in Swat valley after a deal was brokered by hardline cleric Sufi Mohammed, amid intense global pressure on Pakistan over the presence of militants so close to Islamabad.

US: Employees to see salary hike in '10

US: Employees to see salary hike in '10

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

The planned 3 per cent increase in pay would be across executives, middle management, supervisory and clerical positions, global consulting firm Hay Group said in a recent report.

Italian court convicts Mumbai-born CIA spy

Italian court convicts Mumbai-born CIA spy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Among the 23 American CIA officers convicted by an Italian court on Wednesday for their role in the kidnapping of a Muslim cleric in 2003, is the Mumbai-born Sabrina deSousa. Abu Omar was kidnapped from Milan, Italy, as part of the CIA's 'rendition' programme, and was held in Egypt for four years where he says he was repeatedly tortured by interrogators. He was never charged with a crime, and was ultimately set free

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The founder of the dreaded terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed undergoes regular dialysis at an army hospital in Rawalpindi in Pakistan.

No breakthrough in talks over Swat peace deal

No breakthrough in talks over Swat peace deal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Four days after a peace pact was inked between religious hardliners and the North West Frontier Province government, leading cleric Maulana Sufi Mohammad is yet to make Taliban leaders accept the deal, to enforce Islamic laws in the violence-hit Swat valley.Mohammad, who has been holding talks with Taliban leaders, on Friday met its commander Maulana Fazlullah, who is his son-in-law, for direct talks as reports said the Taliban was demanding the withdrawal of security forces.

'People are afraid of speaking about Islam'

'People are afraid of speaking about Islam'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

'People are much more afraid,' Salman Rushdie said, speaking of the years following the fatwa Iranian clerics had declared against him. 'There has been a chilling effect. Now people think twice before they make... almost any remark about Islam. They think twice in case somebody decides to be offended.'

Top 10 recruitment exams for 2016

Top 10 recruitment exams for 2016

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

From banking to teaching, the list covers all.

Petrol, diesel prices cut after 16 days -- by 1 paisa

Petrol, diesel prices cut after 16 days -- by 1 paisa

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The fuel price hike for the last 16 days had caused inconvenience and disappointment among the general public.

Imran Khan, Qadri booked under anti-terrorist act

Imran Khan, Qadri booked under anti-terrorist act

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and fiery cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri have been booked under the anti-terrorist act for attempting to attack Pakistan's parliament.

Why are banks afraid of trade unions?

Why are banks afraid of trade unions?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Individual banks should break away from the industry pact and have their own settlements with the unions, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

There are many such young men in Maharashtra, mainly in the industrially backward Marathwada region, who had once fallen victim to ISIS's propaganda but are now leading a normal life with the help of the employment training programme.

US raises concern over LeT proxies contesting Pak polls

US raises concern over LeT proxies contesting Pak polls

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The EU too urged Pak to ensure "safe and secure conditions" for the polls.

How Rahul Gandhi got the IB alert on Muzaffarnagar WRONG

How Rahul Gandhi got the IB alert on Muzaffarnagar WRONG

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi claimed in a rally in Indore that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was trying to recruit disgruntled riot-affected youngsters to carry out its nefarious plans. Vicky Nanjappa finds out the truth behind his statement

Iran president arrives on a two-day visit to Pakistan

Iran president arrives on a two-day visit to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Rouhani, who is on his maiden visit, will meet President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday and will discuss cooperation on regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Taliban announces ten-day truce in Pakistan's Swat

Taliban announces ten-day truce in Pakistan's Swat

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Taliban forces in Pakistan have announced a ten-day ceasefire in the restive north western Swat valley, as peace talks between a senior cleric and local authorities are believed to have struck a deal to enforce Shariah laws in some parts of the region.The announcement of the truce came a day after a Chinese engineer, abducted by the Taliban six months back, was set free in Swat as a 'goodwill gesture'.

Jaipur blasts: Imam detained

Jaipur blasts: Imam detained

Rediff.com26 May 2008

A Muslim cleric of the Jama Masjid in Bharatpur has been detained for interrogation in connection with the Jaipur serial blasts that killed 66 people, the police said on Monday. Mohamaad Ilyas, the Imam of the Jama Masjid, was detained on Friday and had been taken to Jaipur for further investigations by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), Circle Officer (City) Ratan Lal Bhargava said.

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Who put the fear of god into Imran Khan and how it happened we do not know, but the great cricketer panicked and called Mahathir to regret that he cannot attend the KL Summit,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sheena Bora Case: Lawyer, witness wrestle over facts

Sheena Bora Case: Lawyer, witness wrestle over facts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Dr Gupta handled Shivade's blows with quite some equanimity... So it was often only Shivade down in the mud pit, egging and enticing the doctor to join the fight, while Dr Gupta cautiously kept to the sidelines, barely stepping a toe into the mud.

Afghan govt bans 'un-Islamic' Indian serials

Afghan govt bans 'un-Islamic' Indian serials

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

The Afghanistan government has ordered private TV stations in the war-ravaged country to stop broadcasting popular Indian soap operas by April 15, a move that apparently reflected the growing influence of hardliners who criticised the serials as being 'un-Islamic'. Several private Afghan TV channels, including Tolo, Ariana and Shamshad, broadcast the Indian soap operas dubbed in Pashto and Persian. Action will be taken against TV channels that do not stop airing the serails.

Avoid unnecessary statements on Ayodhya: PM asks ministers

Avoid unnecessary statements on Ayodhya: PM asks ministers

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The prime minister made these remarks at a meeting of the council of ministers, while asserting the need to maintain an atmosphere of amity and harmony in the country.

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Security has been put on high alert across the nation as the Supreme Court of India is all set to deliver its verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Sabarimala case and a host of other legal wrangles.

Triple talaq to stay; don't care about Pakistan: Muslim law board

Triple talaq to stay; don't care about Pakistan: Muslim law board

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Thursday said there was no scope of change in the triple talaq system and rejected the suggestion by some community outfits for building a consensus on making a three-month period mandatory before finalisation of divorce.

Cousin strangled Qandeel to death not brother: polygraph test

Cousin strangled Qandeel to death not brother: polygraph test

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch who was killed for bringing "shame" to the family by posting risque videos and posts on Facebook was strangled to death by her cousin and not by her brother, a polygraph test found on Saturday.

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered a probe into the matter.

University ranking sweepstakes

University ranking sweepstakes

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.