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MP: 6 GRP cops suspended over beating of woman, grandson

MP: 6 GRP cops suspended over beating of woman, grandson

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday suspended six Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel including a station in-charge in connection with the beating of a woman and her grandson in Katni district.

Bank board picks Dinesh Khara as new SBI chairman

Bank board picks Dinesh Khara as new SBI chairman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Khara will replace SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar, whose three-year term comes to an end on October 7.

Farm laws repealed in Parliament without debate, Opposition protests

Farm laws repealed in Parliament without debate, Opposition protests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Parliament on Monday passed The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, to repeal the three contentious agri laws against which farmers have been protesting for over a year, with its passage in Rajya Sabha.

PM unveils national emblem on new Parliament building

PM unveils national emblem on new Parliament building

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the national emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building.

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The controversy has sparked reactions across states. The famous Mankameshwar temple in Uttar Pradesh has now banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.

Complaint against Raghav Chadha sent to privileges committee

Complaint against Raghav Chadha sent to privileges committee

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday referred the complaints of four MPs, who accused Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha of proposing their name in a House panel without their consent in violation of rules, to the privileges committee to examine and investigate the matter.

Karnataka: 5 Cong MLAs threaten to quit over ticket to minister's son-in-law

Karnataka: 5 Cong MLAs threaten to quit over ticket to minister's son-in-law

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Five Congress legislators on Wednesday threatened to resign if senior party leader and minister K H Muniyappa's son-in-law Chikka Peddanna was given a ticket to contest from Kolar in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, bringing into open the divisions in the outfit.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Power of Constitution: Cong on govt's lateral entry roll-back

Power of Constitution: Cong on govt's lateral entry roll-back

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Congress will protect the Constitution and the reservation system at all costs and foil "conspiracies" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

People in Bangladesh have welcomed the new interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, hoping it would restore order, end repression and hold a fair election to facilitate a democratic transition of power.

Howrah Bridge Heads For Health Check-up

Howrah Bridge Heads For Health Check-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'We need to find out whether any structural element has got fatigue.' 'We want to increase the lifespan of the bridge.'

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.

'Expecting maximum medals at Paris Olympics'

'Expecting maximum medals at Paris Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The Ad hoc committee is tasked with overseeing and supervising WFI's operations, which include athlete selection, submitting entries for athletes to participate in international events, organising sports activities, handling bank accounts, managing the website, and other related responsibilities.

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday and Thursday.

NITI Aayog vice-chairman to get Cabinet minister's rank and pay

NITI Aayog vice-chairman to get Cabinet minister's rank and pay

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Status to enable Arvind Panagariya to attend Cabinet meetings.

Havan, multi-faith prayer before Parliament inauguration

Havan, multi-faith prayer before Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The ceremony to inaugurate the new Parliament building will begin with an early morning havan and a multi-religion prayer on Sunday followed by a formal opening in the Lok Sabha chamber by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

MUDA scam: Withdraw showcause issued to CM, K'taka govt urges guv

MUDA scam: Withdraw showcause issued to CM, K'taka govt urges guv

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The council of ministers discussed the showcause notice, and alleged that it was a "gross misuse of the constitutional office' of the governor and said that a concerted effort is being made to destabilise a lawfully elected majority government in Karnataka for political considerations.

Munde appointed PAC chairman

Munde appointed PAC chairman

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

BJP deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gopinath Munde has been appointed Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), a post vacated by expelled BJP leader Jaswant Singh.

Upset LS speaker skips proceedings; Oppn walks out of RS

Upset LS speaker skips proceedings; Oppn walks out of RS

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Parliament officials said Birla was upset at the behaviour of both the Opposition and Treasury benches during the passage of bills in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Mundra likely to be next RBI deputy governor

Mundra likely to be next RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Green signal from Jaitley; CVC okays Hemant Contractor for head of PFRDA

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Prachanda out, Oli sworn in as Nepal PM for 4th time

Prachanda out, Oli sworn in as Nepal PM for 4th time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The leader of Nepal's largest communist party was appointed as prime minister on Sunday by President Ram Chandra Paudel to lead the coalition government with the Nepali Congress (NC), the largest party in Parliament, apart from other smaller parties.

Blow to Imran Khan as Pak govt to ban his party for anti-state activities

Blow to Imran Khan as Pak govt to ban his party for anti-state activities

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Khan, 71, has been lodged at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on account of multiple cases against him.

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Given the pressure from India Inc and the banking fraternity, it is surmised that the portfolio rejig will take place before April.

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'Under the circumstances, this announcement may remain limited to bravado and little else, adding momentum to Imran's narrative of victimhood,' points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

With Opposition's support, TDP MP elected to Parliament committee

With Opposition's support, TDP MP elected to Parliament committee

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Sources said the entire opposition, including the Congress, supported TDP MP CM Ramesh's candidature.

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Yunus, 84, was administered the oath of office by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'.

12 oppn MPs suspended from RS for their conduct during last session

12 oppn MPs suspended from RS for their conduct during last session

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Among the suspended members, six are from the Congress, two each from the TMC and Shiv Sena and one each from the CPM and the CPI.

How will new Parliament be inaugurated? Here are the details

How will new Parliament be inaugurated? Here are the details

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The inauguration new parliament building will take place in two phases.

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Sources within the Congress, including those who have been members of the teams that drafted its 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifestos, said the Karnataka government decision lacked any empirical basis.

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Mathai George George Muthoot joined the family business as an office assistant and in 1979 he became the managing director and group chairman in February 1993.

What the new Tata boss loves and hates

What the new Tata boss loves and hates

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Cyrus Pallonji Mistry, 43, currently the Deputy Chairman of Tata Sons has been a director of Tata Sons since 2006.

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

May 'this temple of democracy' ...: Modi on new Parliament

May 'this temple of democracy' ...: Modi on new Parliament

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Modi also noted that through very emotional voiceovers people are conveying a spirit of pride that the nation is getting a new Parliament which will keep working to fulfill people's aspirations with more vigour.

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Ratan Tata is Maharashtra's first Udyog Ratna.

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Support from the committee gives Xi an indefinite extension on the reins of power, which will surely result in hawkish and insular policies. It does not bode well for relations with the USA, or with anyone else who does not bow the knee to Beijing, for that matter.

Maha parties bolt stable door to prevent horse-trading ahead of MLC polls

Maha parties bolt stable door to prevent horse-trading ahead of MLC polls

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

To keep their MLAs together, political parties are organising dinner meetings and arranging hotel stays for them ahead of the council elections, which are taking place just three months ahead of the assembly polls in the state.

India takes note of Pak Army chief's meetings in Washington

India takes note of Pak Army chief's meetings in Washington

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Pakistan Army chief arrived in Washington last week on his first official visit to the US.

Farm bill in RS: MPs tear papers, heckle presiding officer

Farm bill in RS: MPs tear papers, heckle presiding officer

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Derek O'Brien of Trinamool Congress came near the podium and tried to show the rule book to the Deputy Chairman. An attempt was also made to snatch the microphone and the marshals tried to prevent it.

Jagdish Capoor is BSE chairman

Jagdish Capoor is BSE chairman

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

HDFC Bank Chairman Jagdish Capoor has been appointed as the chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd, which has recently turned into a corporate entity.