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FIR against Hooda in National Herald case

FIR against Hooda in National Herald case

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Hooda, who as the chief minister was the ex officio chairman of the Haryana Urban Development Authority, has been accused of illegally transferring land to Associated Journals Ltd, which published the newspaper, at Panchkula in 2005.

Tainted Butt hits century on domestic comeback after ban

Tainted Butt hits century on domestic comeback after ban

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt hit a century as he and fast bowler Mohammad Asif returned to competitive cricket on Sunday after serving five-year bans for spot-fixing.

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Is this building a legally valid building? In this, there are no rules. It is built in violation of rules, against the law and built with corruption'

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

The two western states, already battling a raging pandemic, which has put their health infrastructure under severe strain, opened new fronts to tackle the fallout of the storm which is expected to make a landfall close to Mumbai on Wednesday. They are likely to be impacted most by the cyclone.

Will Jewar airport transform Noida's real estate market?

Will Jewar airport transform Noida's real estate market?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Its proximity to popular tourist destinations like Agra, which attracts 45 per cent of the international passenger traffic at IGI, could be diverted to Jewar.

Former home secretary Baijal to be new Delhi LG

Former home secretary Baijal to be new Delhi LG

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Career bureaucrat Anil Baijal was on Wednesday appointed as the new Lt Governor of Delhi, a post which has fallen vacant after sudden resignation of Najeeb Jung.

Govt allows 49% FDI in insurance under automatic route

Govt allows 49% FDI in insurance under automatic route

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Currently, FDI up to 26 per cent is permitted through automatic approval route.

Kerala floods: Insurers speed up claim settlements

Kerala floods: Insurers speed up claim settlements

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Motor insurance is expected to generate largest claims for the companies whereas for crop insurance, the Agriculture Insurance Company is expecting claims of about Rs 15-16 crore

Did FinMin ask pension regulator chief to quit?

Did FinMin ask pension regulator chief to quit?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Agarwal's relationship with the finance ministry has been choppy, particularly after P Chidambaram.

Why you MUST NOT ignore teenage depression

Why you MUST NOT ignore teenage depression

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Only 29 per cent of the adolescents surveyed could identify depression as a medical condition, says Pankaj Gupta.

What's wrong with Modi's Central Vista project

What's wrong with Modi's Central Vista project

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'If you are doing something to our national democratic space which involves serious amounts of land, the public should have been consulted.'

Will prayers reach god from illegally built temples, asks HC

Will prayers reach god from illegally built temples, asks HC

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

This was a question posed by the Delhi high court on Tuesday as it dealt with a case of removing encroachments from around the 108-feet tall Hanuman statue in the Karol Bagh area of central Delhi.

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Union Cabinet will soon take a call on setting up Railway Development Authority of India, an independent regulator, which will decide on passenger and freight rates

Swavalamban pension plan targets 80 lakh subscribers by FY15

Swavalamban pension plan targets 80 lakh subscribers by FY15

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Right now there are about 30 lakh (3 million) subscribers under the Swavalamban scheme.

Toddler, family among 9 killed in Noida twin-building collapse; 5 arrested

Toddler, family among 9 killed in Noida twin-building collapse; 5 arrested

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The National Disaster Response Force has mounted the rescue operation along with the police and the fire department.

It's cheaper to buy car insurance online

It's cheaper to buy car insurance online

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Online aggregators offer discounts of 70% to 75%.' 'At a car dealership, the discount is usually in the range of 30% to 35%.'

Mumbai escapes unhurt as Nisarga batters nearby areas

Mumbai escapes unhurt as Nisarga batters nearby areas

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

A 58-year-old man died after a power transformer fell on him in Raigad district. 2 people died and 3 were injured in two separate cyclone-related incidents in Pune.

Mayawati suspends 3 for neglecting Ambedkar Park

Mayawati suspends 3 for neglecting Ambedkar Park

Rediff.com13 May 2007

Mayawati expressed serious resentment at the poor condition of the walls and floors of the park, the dirt there and the broken tiles.

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

On the occasion of Chinese president Xi Jinping's two-day visit, Indian exporters are looking for a big boost in export of agricultural commodities, especially the ones that have been impacted by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll rises to 3

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll rises to 3

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

National Disaster Response Force personnel left the spot, while State Disaster Management Department personnel continued their rescue work at the accident site with cranes, earth movers and drilling machines.

Taj's lease woes continue: Now, Palace fate uncertain

Taj's lease woes continue: Now, Palace fate uncertain

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

DDA exploring options, including auction and renewal of lease.

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'The two-word answer is: Proper oversight,' says T N Ninan.

How your health insurance policy may soon change for the better

How your health insurance policy may soon change for the better

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Irdai to allow 12 minor changes including expansion of critical illness and day care procedure lists, premium payment in instalments, change sum assured, etc.

Controversial ex-LIC chief takes charge as Irda head

Controversial ex-LIC chief takes charge as Irda head

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

T S Vijayan makes a strong comeback man.

Planning to buy insurance this year?

Planning to buy insurance this year?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Wait till these are refiled as it will give you added benefits.

'There is only one law and that is the law of nature!'

'There is only one law and that is the law of nature!'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

'Nature doesn't bother even if the Supreme Court says it is legal!' 'If something is in the wrong place, it will be damaged or destroyed by nature.'

Revival some time away for life insurers

Revival some time away for life insurers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

In the April 2012-February 2013 period, the life sector's industry's new business premium collections fell 6.1 per cent, compared to the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

PFRDA tightens rules for pvt sector NPS

PFRDA tightens rules for pvt sector NPS

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

PFRDA has issued these clarifications in response to queries received from pension fund managers seeking clarity on certain clauses of the investment management agreement for private sector.

Delhi housing: No permit yet for pvt players

Delhi housing: No permit yet for pvt players

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

The Delhi Development Authority has not yet allowed private players in housing as guidelines are being drawn up to execute recommendations in this regard in Delhi's new master plan, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Challenges facing the new insurance chief

Challenges facing the new insurance chief

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The new Irda chairman's biggest challenge will be to give equal priority to the growth of the industry and customer welfare.

Hindus from Pak celebrate, newborn named 'Nagrikta'

Hindus from Pak celebrate, newborn named 'Nagrikta'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In the Majnu Ka Tila area in New Delhi, Children carrying tricolour burst crackers and shouted 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

10 things you wanted to know about the new pension bill

10 things you wanted to know about the new pension bill

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Under the NPS, every subscriber will have an individual pension account, which will be portable across job changes.

Sebi and Irda clash again

Sebi and Irda clash again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The market regulator had last month allowed bourses to set up debt segments to develop the country's languishing corporate bond market.

US, China trade war sweetens India's grape export plans

US, China trade war sweetens India's grape export plans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

But Down Under is a tough call due to shipment time and quality control issues.

No word from govt on pension, insurance Bills: BJP

No word from govt on pension, insurance Bills: BJP

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

In the entire month's recess during Parliament's Budget session, said the Bharatiya Janata Party, the major opposition grouping, none from the government spoke to it on any of the major stuck legislation.

Mumbai Metro One to continue with discounted fares till Nov 30

Mumbai Metro One to continue with discounted fares till Nov 30

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Mumbai Metro One to continue with discounted fares till Nov 30.

40 lakh living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies to get ownership rights

40 lakh living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies to get ownership rights

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The decision "is applicable to 1,797 identified unauthorised colonies" spread over 175 square km inhabited by people from lower income groups.

Insurance biz in India may touch Rs 4 lakh cr in FY14: IRDA

Insurance biz in India may touch Rs 4 lakh cr in FY14: IRDA

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Chairman T S Vijayan also said the regulator is mulling to bring out norms for sub-brokers of insurance products.

Here's some good news for central govt employees

Here's some good news for central govt employees

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Now govt employees to enjoy greater say in how their NPS corpus is invested. Younger employees should raise their allocation to equities in this very long-term investment instrument

China, Iran will now get a taste of UP's famous Dussehri mangoes

China, Iran will now get a taste of UP's famous Dussehri mangoes

Rediff.com8 May 2018

UP has 14 mango belts in Lucknow (Lucknow, Malihabad, Bakshi-ka-Talaab), Saharanpur and Sambhal-Amroha-Muzaffarnagar districts. Apart from Dussehri, the other major varieties in UP comprise Langda, Chausa, Amprapali and Mallika.