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Bihar govt to approach SC against massacre case acquittals

Bihar govt to approach SC against massacre case acquittals

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The Bihar government has decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Patna high court verdict acquitting 26 men convicted for the 1997 Laxmanpur-Bathe massacre of 58 Dalits by the upper-caste Ranvir Sena in Jehanabad district, Bihar Advocate General Lalit Kishore said on Thursday.

New bank licences to be issued in January: RBI Governor

New bank licences to be issued in January: RBI Governor

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it plans to issue new bank licences around January, "consistent with the highest standards of transparency and diligence."

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Delhi gasps for breath: Odd-even to return; NGT bans construction

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

NHRC issues notices to Centre and governments of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, saying 'the state cannot leave its citizens to die due to the toxic haze.'

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The national capital woke up on Tuesday morning to 'severe' air quality under a blanket of thick haze, as pollution levels breached the permissible standards by multiple times.

Par panel against corporates getting bank licences

Par panel against corporates getting bank licences

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A parliamentary panel on Friday opposed the new bank licences to corporate houses and voiced concerns over the discretionary power vested with RBI for applying 'fit and proper' criteria for deciding on applications.

Cong candidate Madhusudan Mistry detained for 'vandalising' Modi's poster

Cong candidate Madhusudan Mistry detained for 'vandalising' Modi's poster

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The Vadodara police on Thursday detained Congress candidate against Narendra Modi, Madhusudan Mistry, and other party workers when they tried to paste his posters on his rival's banners at advertisement kiosks in Dandiya Bazaar area.

Despite Nano pullout, Tata still largest employer in West Bengal

Despite Nano pullout, Tata still largest employer in West Bengal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In 2006-07, TCS had employed 7,000 people in the eastern states.

'India mourns the loss of a great friend'

'India mourns the loss of a great friend'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Left parties, among others, condoled the demise of former Cuban president.

Expert tips to care for your body

Expert tips to care for your body

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Occupational therapist Dr Indu Tandon tells you how to take care of your spine, joints and bones.

Layoff Lessons: Always be in touch with rival companies

Layoff Lessons: Always be in touch with rival companies

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Lost your job? Why don't you start-up your own company instead of looking out for another job?

9 reasons India's rising credit card debt should worry you

9 reasons India's rising credit card debt should worry you

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Next time you swipe, ask yourself, do you really need it or do you just want it?

12 hot stocks to buy as markets cheer reforms

12 hot stocks to buy as markets cheer reforms

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The fuel reforms are a very important signal of the government's commitment to tough economic reforms.

Outrage over murder of Gauri Lankesh

Outrage over murder of Gauri Lankesh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Journalists from across the country gathered and demanded justice amid call for standing up to "forces" trying to the "muzzle" the voices of dissent.

RBI rate cut: Is it time to bet on high-debt companies?

RBI rate cut: Is it time to bet on high-debt companies?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Experts say investors should be careful, as even a 50-100 bps cut in rates will not help such companies if their business is not doing well. Check what is the problem and consider

How the Communists killed Bengal's industry

How the Communists killed Bengal's industry

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Then chief minister Jyoti Basu once told an industrialist that capitalists were class enemies and he should expect no sympathy.

6 major Left parties join hands for Bihar polls

6 major Left parties join hands for Bihar polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The Left parties said they have come together to provide an option to the public to provide "people's rule" in the true sense.

An SC verdict that rattled India's high and mighty

An SC verdict that rattled India's high and mighty

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The spectre of Singur and now its verdict is looming large on the future of many of Bengal's projects, especially the state government's industrial parks that are vacant. As many more episodes await, the question uppermost on everyone's minds is, how long will Singur haunt Bengal?

Spare him from the noose: Judges, politicians urge president to pardon Yakub

Spare him from the noose: Judges, politicians urge president to pardon Yakub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Politicians, actors and eminent jurists have written a petition to the President to waive off the 1993 Mumbai blasts convict's execution, saying it 'would degrade us all'.

'I like a girl, but I'm scared to approach her'

'I like a girl, but I'm scared to approach her'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

When relationship problems are too tough for you to figure out, ask the Love Guru for help.

Will Mamata's second term mark a fresh start for industry in Bengal?

Will Mamata's second term mark a fresh start for industry in Bengal?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Investors can take heart from the first Cabinet meeting in the second innings.

Bihar Dalits massacre acquittal: 'Who killed my family then?'

Bihar Dalits massacre acquittal: 'Who killed my family then?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Family members of the victims say they have been denied justice even 16 years after the incident in which 58 Dalits were butchered allegedly by upper-caste Ranvir Sena men. M I Khan reports

'Now, I am reduced to nothing'

'Now, I am reduced to nothing'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

'I have tutored my family and myself to fight hunger,' the former agent for the disgraced Saradha chit fund says, his eyes welling up. 96 of the 107 cases referred to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office are based in Bengal!

'Hello, good afternoon, Hindu Helpline'

'Hello, good afternoon, Hindu Helpline'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

A brainchild of Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia, many find its agenda divisive

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

Can Modi unshackle Indian genius?

Can Modi unshackle Indian genius?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Rajeev Srinivasan on how India has continued to disappoint, but could outdo Singapore one day.

How Muzaffarnagar riots will impact 2014 elections

How Muzaffarnagar riots will impact 2014 elections

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Though Muslims have been trusted allies of Jats since the days of former Prime Minister Charan Singh, experts feel the alliance has had its share of strains following his death in 1987

'Sonia is a better politician than Rajiv'

'Sonia is a better politician than Rajiv'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

'She is tough. She can be stern. She can be unpleasant. Rajiv was none of these things.' 'The Congress cannot survive without the Gandhi family. If Sonia were to quit, their Lok Sabha seats would drop from 44 to four.' K Natwar Singh shares his bitterness about the Nehru family with Rashme Sehgal.

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