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24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Family members of the dead also staged a demonstration at the hospital and alleged there was a shorten of oxygen and raised slogans.

Lokpal has no power to review its order

Lokpal has no power to review its order

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The committee, in its report, said that the central government may be requested to consider the inclusion of power of review in the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act.

India deployed P-8I jets to track Chinese troops during Doklam face-off

India deployed P-8I jets to track Chinese troops during Doklam face-off

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Troops of India and China were locked in a standoff in Doklam from June 16, 2017 after the Indian side stopped the building of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army.

The agenda of BCCI's apex council meeting...

The agenda of BCCI's apex council meeting...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Finalising calendar for the 2020-21 home season of the Indian cricket team, appointment of ethics officer and release of funds to Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA) will be among the items on agenda at BCCI's second Apex Council meeting, in New Delhi, on Sunday. The Apex Council, which had its first and only meeting so far on November 30, is required to meet at least once in three months.

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparation with CMs of 3 states

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparation with CMs of 3 states

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the preparations for Cyclone Yaas including the evacuation of people on the high seas as well as in vulnerable coastal areas and the safety of COVID-19 facilities.

Centre's fiscal deficit to be twice Budget target: Report

Centre's fiscal deficit to be twice Budget target: Report

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

At a combined level, the fiscal deficit of the Centre and states together will come at 12.1 per cent, with the states contributing 4.5 per cent.

32 ex-civil servants support farm sector laws

32 ex-civil servants support farm sector laws

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The farm bills passed by Parliament mark the watershed in the liberation of India's farming community from the shackles of exploitative practices that slow-pedaled their progress, the former civil servants said.

BCCI dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Ganguly

BCCI dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Ganguly took charge as BCCI president on October 23 and duly resigned from his CAB position, clearing him of any conflict.

'Vendetta politics': Congress on Shivakumar's arrest

'Vendetta politics': Congress on Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'To draw the attention of the country away from their own misdeeds, the BJP government is taking false actions against Congress leaders'

Only one-third beds taken at ITBP COVID centre

Only one-third beds taken at ITBP COVID centre

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The paramilitary force on Tuesday night had issued a statement and said that "almost all patients are in need of uninterrupted oxygen."

'BSY wanted to get away'

'BSY wanted to get away'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'It was not the individual's decision. It was the collective decision (that BSY should resign).'

Not kidnapped by BJP: Hospitalised Cong MLA

Not kidnapped by BJP: Hospitalised Cong MLA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Mumbai police provided security to Patil, the legislator from Kagwad in Belgaum district, who arrived in Mumbai on Thursday and was hospitalised after he complained of chest pain.

How Congress's Chanakya stumped Amit Shah

How Congress's Chanakya stumped Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 May 2018

This was the second time D K Shivakumar foiled Amit A Shah's plans.

Budget 2021: Govt stares at revenue shortfall of Rs 7 trillion this fiscal

Budget 2021: Govt stares at revenue shortfall of Rs 7 trillion this fiscal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Revenue from divestment has fetched Rs 40,000-50,000 crore against target of Rs 2.10 trillion.

Chaos at Bengaluru's Palace grounds as migrants queue up to go home

Chaos at Bengaluru's Palace grounds as migrants queue up to go home

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Officials said 1,500 people had registered to return to their respective states via Seva Sindhu app and a message was sent to all those registered to assemble at Palace Grounds to board the buses that will ferry them to designated railway stations after screening and medical check.

Batla House: Why Inspector Sharma didn't wear a bulletproof jacket

Batla House: Why Inspector Sharma didn't wear a bulletproof jacket

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The operation was planned in a manner so as not to alert the terrorists.' 'Every precaution was taken to keep it low-key so as not to alert the terrorists and surprise them and arrest them.'

Dravid to depose before BCCI ethics officer on Thursday

Dravid to depose before BCCI ethics officer on Thursday

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Dravid has already given a reply and defended himself saying he has taken leave of absence from employers India Cements and he has nothing to do with the Chennai Super Kings.

Ombudsman Jain to double up as BCCI's Ethics Officer: COA

Ombudsman Jain to double up as BCCI's Ethics Officer: COA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The COA, in its 10th Status Report filed on October 28, 2018, had requested the Supreme Court to appoint an Ethics Officer in addition to an Ombudsman for looking into the matters of Conflict of Interest.

Retired SC judge may supervise IL&FS' resolution plan

Retired SC judge may supervise IL&FS' resolution plan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Under the plan, the government has categorised IL&FS group companies into green, amber and red based on their respective financial positions.

Shivakumar's daughter grilled for over 7 hours by ED

Shivakumar's daughter grilled for over 7 hours by ED

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

They said the 22-year-old management graduate will be questioned and her statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

While Dhanlaxmi Bank faces governance issues similar to those in Lakshmi Vilas Bank, the financial profile of the Kerala-based bank is better.

No review meet of India's World Cup show

No review meet of India's World Cup show

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

India, who went into the World Cup as one of the favourites, were handed a heartbreaking defeat by New Zealand in the semifinals.

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday ordered that the report of a high-level committee on the role of erring police officials in the 1994 espionage case relating to Indian Space Research Organisation scientist Nambi Narayanan be given to the Central Bureau of Investigation and directed the agency to conduct further investigation on the issue.

Shivakumar hits out at I-T dept over gifting phones

Shivakumar hits out at I-T dept over gifting phones

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The former minister said he was under watch and his every step was closely monitored.

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

A mix of industrialists and businessmen, who have inherited riches or rose from humble backgrounds and even endured boom and bust cycles, the top five MPs are illustrative of how the political stock of the wealthy is increasing rapidly.

Laxman on conflict case: Don't require any further hearing

Laxman on conflict case: Don't require any further hearing

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Justice D K Jain has now reserved his orders after the BCCI and complainant Sanjeev Gupta also stated that no further arguments are required.

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

5 Cong chiefs from Nehru-Gandhi family, 13 from outside since 1947

5 Cong chiefs from Nehru-Gandhi family, 13 from outside since 1947

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The party's history shows that it has had at least 13 presidents from outside the Nehru-Gandhi clan since independence as against five from its first family. Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have headed the party for the majority of the period since independence.

Now, Conflict of Interest notice sent to Kapil Dev-led CAC

Now, Conflict of Interest notice sent to Kapil Dev-led CAC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Kapil Dev, Shantha Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad, who picked the current India coach have been to respond by October 10.

Sec 144 imposed near K'taka MLAs' hotel in Mumbai

Sec 144 imposed near K'taka MLAs' hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Section 144 of the CrPC prohibits an assembly of more than four persons in an area.

Cong acts fast, appoints new Delhi, Karnataka chiefs

Cong acts fast, appoints new Delhi, Karnataka chiefs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

In key organisational changes, the Congress on Wednesday appointed young face Anil Chaudhary as its Delhi unit chief and named D K Shivakumar, known to be the party's chief troubleshooter in crisis situations, as the head of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.

Conflict of Interest prevents Dravid from taking NCA charge

Conflict of Interest prevents Dravid from taking NCA charge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Potential conflict of interest has prevented Rahul Dravid from taking charge as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy. The former India captain was supposed to join on July 1.

Ganguly asked to respond to 'Conflict of Interest' complaints

Ganguly asked to respond to 'Conflict of Interest' complaints

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The BCCI Ombudsman Justice D K Jain has asked former India captain Sourav Ganguly to clear his stand on allegations of conflict of interest in his role as Delhi Capitals advisor while serving as president of Cricket Association of Bengal.

Shivakumar fights alone to save Cong-JD-S govt

Shivakumar fights alone to save Cong-JD-S govt

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

He flew down to Mumbai as a Congress troubleshooter with a mission to save the wobbly coalition government in Karnataka, but minister D K Shivakumar hardly found any support from the Maharashtra unit of his party in his task and was sent packing to his home state.

Protests erupt in Karnataka over Shivakumar's arrest

Protests erupt in Karnataka over Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Demonstrations and attempts to block roads by burning tires were reported from Ramanagara, Chennapattana and few neighbouring towns, where a bandh has been called by Shivakumar's supporters.

'I can't wait for this crisis to end'

'I can't wait for this crisis to end'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

'I was almost forgotten after Filmistaan as nothing substantial, or should I say, successful in terms of box office, came my way.'

What Budget has in store for regional rural banks

What Budget has in store for regional rural banks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

RRBs were formed under an Act to provide credit to small farmers, agricultural labourers and businesses in rural areas.

Only God can save us: Karnataka health minister on COVID-19

Only God can save us: Karnataka health minister on COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The minister's statement in Chitradurga on Wednesday came in response to the opposition Congress' charge of the government failing to tackle coronavirus spread, but he later claimed his remarks were 'misinterpreted' by a section of the media.

BJP builds on early gains in Telangana

BJP builds on early gains in Telangana

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The BJP has incorporated caste as a significant component of its politics.

Experts say economy to perform better than earlier projections

Experts say economy to perform better than earlier projections

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

India's GDP estimates for 2020-21 show that the economy is expected to perform much better than earlier projections by different agencies, indicating a sustained V-shape post-lockdown recovery, experts said. The first Advance Estimates (AE) by the National Statistics Office (NSO) has projected a contraction of 7.7 per cent in the real GDP during 2020-21. This was better than the projections by certain international agencies like the IMF and World Bank.