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Trinamool MPs meet Prez seeking removal of SG Tushar Mehta

Trinamool MPs meet Prez seeking removal of SG Tushar Mehta

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Earlier, the party's members of Parliament had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for removing Mehta over his reported meeting with West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari.

Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK PM after meeting King Charles today

Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK PM after meeting King Charles today

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss will chair her final Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday morning before she makes her way to Buckingham Palace to formally tender her resignation to the 73-year-old monarch.

'Vande Bharat's Potential Yet To Be Exploited'

'Vande Bharat's Potential Yet To Be Exploited'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'All Shatabdis and Rajdhanis should be converted to this type of high-speed train.' 'There should be a sleeper version of the train.' 'Right now, there is only a day version of the train.' 'Unless you develop a sleeper version, it will not be possible to replace the Rajdhani.' 'Work on the sleeper version was stopped for some reason. It should be revived now.'

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'The Chinese fault lines are tremendous and we need to exploit them.'

Pervez Musharraf: Leopard Never Changed Its Spots

Pervez Musharraf: Leopard Never Changed Its Spots

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

To consider Pervez Musharraf a real force for peace is an absurdity, declares Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'What is RBI doing when these frauds were happening?'

'What is RBI doing when these frauds were happening?'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'Let them put their house in order first.' 'Let the RBI first rectify themselves.'

Gender, ethnicity will have nothing to do with British PM race: Rishi Sunak

Gender, ethnicity will have nothing to do with British PM race: Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The 42-year-old British Indian politician acknowledges "playing catch-up" to Liz Truss in the race as he continues his campaign tour of the UK to win over Conservative Party members' votes.

Xi phones Biden, warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

Xi phones Biden, warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

In turn, President Biden said that the US does not support 'Taiwan's independence'.

HC issues guidelines to reduce trauma of POCSO victims

HC issues guidelines to reduce trauma of POCSO victims

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The high court said the psychological impact on a POCSO case victim being present in court during the arguments is grave.

Mukesh Ambani's succession plan - retail to Isha, energy to Anant

Mukesh Ambani's succession plan - retail to Isha, energy to Anant

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday laid bare the succession plan at India's most valuable company, identifying twins children Akash and Isha for telecom and retail leadership, and youngest son Anant for new energy unit. He, however, insisted he isn't retiring yet and will "continue to provide hands-on leadership as before". At the annual shareholders' meeting of Reliance Industries Ltd, he said the robust architecture that he has announced will ensure the firm remains "a unit, well-integrated and secure institution even as it develops existing businesses and adds new growth engines."

NIA set to formally take over Mangaluru auto blast case

NIA set to formally take over Mangaluru auto blast case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

He said the objective of the prime accused Mohammed Shariq was to create a divide between communities.

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday came under fresh pressure on the reappointment of Indian-origin Suella Braverman as home secretary after two Conservative MPs questioned his decision, days after she quit over data breaches.

Govt invokes Modi, tells SC not to invest time in examining sedition law

Govt invokes Modi, tells SC not to invest time in examining sedition law

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Centre Monday urged the Supreme Court not to invest time in examining the constitutional validity of the penal law on sedition, saying it has decided to re-examine and re-consider the provision which can only be done before the competent forum.

Rishi Sunak appointed UK's prime minister by King Charles III

Rishi Sunak appointed UK's prime minister by King Charles III

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak on Tuesday scripted history when he was appointed by King Charles III as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party on Diwali.

NIA opposes Navlakha's house arrest in SC, says he doesn't deserve any leeway

NIA opposes Navlakha's house arrest in SC, says he doesn't deserve any leeway

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The anti-terror agency, while referring to the evidence on record, claimed Navlakha was working in urban areas and assigned the job to unite intellectuals against government forces to defeat them.

Chappell backs Warner in leadership ban review drama

Chappell backs Warner in leadership ban review drama

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'This indicated Warner -- who had been advised by CA against a public outburst -- didn't trust the authorities to be mindful of his interests. It was a wise decision by Warner as CA is renowned for only protecting their own interests, not those of players.'

Olympic champion McNeal banned for five years for doping

Olympic champion McNeal banned for five years for doping

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

American Olympic 100 metres hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been banned for five years for an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday.

What Indian Music Should Airlines Play?

What Indian Music Should Airlines Play?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

So should airlines play the keening, trance-like Siddi folk music from the Kutch peninsula? The Sufiana Kalam of Kashmir? Carnatic music? Rabindra Sangeet? Bihu melodies? Classical music from the Hindustani gharanas? Ghazals? Bhajans? Bollywood hits?... asks Kanika Datta.

England captain Morgan retires from international cricket

England captain Morgan retires from international cricket

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Eoin Morgan is the all-time leading run-scorer and most-capped player for England in both ODI and T20I matches.

Sharad Pawar visits Serum Institute in wake of fire

Sharad Pawar visits Serum Institute in wake of fire

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Serum's CEO, Adar Poonwalla, accompanied Pawar.

Sports Shorts: Chess player banned over pro-Russia comments

Sports Shorts: Chess player banned over pro-Russia comments

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Russian race walker Lashmanova banned, to be stripped of 2012 London Olympics gold

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'...and showcased in their original beauty.'

Elgar, Bavuma to lead South Africa as De Kock steps aside

Elgar, Bavuma to lead South Africa as De Kock steps aside

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Bavuma will captain the team to the 2021 and 2022 Twenty20 World Cups, as well as the 50-over World Cup in 2023. Elgar has been handed the reins for the next cycle of the ICC Test Championship that will run up until mid-2023.

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Terming pendency of cases a 'huge challenge', Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court.

Disputes with India should be settled peacefully via talks: Pak Army chief

Disputes with India should be settled peacefully via talks: Pak Army chief

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The chief of the army staff said that with one-third of the world in the Gulf region and elsewhere involved in some sort of conflict and war, "it is important that we keep the flames of fire away from our region."

'Need caution about appointing retired officer as CDS'

'Need caution about appointing retired officer as CDS'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'It conveys the impression that there is not enough talent available among the serving officers.' 'That does not reflect well on the professionalism of officer corps.'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

BJP Will Perform A Hat-Trick In 2024

BJP Will Perform A Hat-Trick In 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'Modi looks to be an effective, result-oriented, purposeful leader, focused on bringing greatness and glory to the nation.'
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So it is best for his critics to give up their sniping and supplement his efforts,' asserts B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who served three prime ministers.

Is Modi govt hiding bad data?

Is Modi govt hiding bad data?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

108 economists, social scientists said it was imperative that agencies like CSO and NSSO are not subject to political interference.

BJP alleges ex-VP Ansari 'shared info' with ISI spy, gets strong reply

BJP alleges ex-VP Ansari 'shared info' with ISI spy, gets strong reply

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia cited purported claims of the Pakistani journalist, Nusrat Mirza, to allege that Ansari shared many 'sensitive and highly classified' information with him.

After four months, Modi clears OSDs for Heptullah, Naidu

After four months, Modi clears OSDs for Heptullah, Naidu

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

After keeping the appointments of some of the senior level officers on special duty/private secretary on hold for months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally cleared some of them.

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state -- but China views the self-ruled island as a breakaway province. Beijing has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve unification.

HR Guru: Why do freshers get less salary hike?

HR Guru: Why do freshers get less salary hike?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'The statement that Indian Air Force is supporting arm to the other two services is incorrect and wrong'

'Kohli deserved better'

'Kohli deserved better'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'Believe me, Virat will go out of his way to make the new captain comfortable.'

Why Putin Is Threatening A Nuclear War

Why Putin Is Threatening A Nuclear War

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'When the war against Ukraine that Putin started is not going the way he was expecting it to and his military options are getting onerous, a bit of nuclear sabre rattling is what he hopes will turn things around for him and Russia.'

Pranab concerned over reports of EVM tampering

Pranab concerned over reports of EVM tampering

Rediff.com21 May 2019

People's mandate is sacrosanct and has to be above any iota of reasonable doubt, Pranab said.

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'We will be wherever the consumer is.'

'Rajinikanth is a good person'

'Rajinikanth is a good person'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'He has to listen to his body and his mind and he decided to leave politics.'

Ashwin one of India's most important players: Sachin

Ashwin one of India's most important players: Sachin

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Ashwin, who has an impressive Test record with 342 wickets from 65 matches, lost his place in the playing XI to Ravindra Jadeja when it came to playing outside the Indian sub-continent.