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Emotional Atyachaar under HC scanner

Emotional Atyachaar under HC scanner

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

According to a PIL filed by an NGO, the show is 'spreading vulgarity and demoting social and moral values'.

CBI lab finds JNU event's raw footage to be authentic: Police

CBI lab finds JNU event's raw footage to be authentic: Police

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

"The CBI lab sent a report to Delhi police's Special Cell on June 8 saying the raw footage was authentic," a police source said.

DUSU president doesn't remember his graduation subjects

DUSU president doesn't remember his graduation subjects

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

>The ABVP has put the onus on Delhi University to verify Ankiv Baisoya's degree and is defending its leader. But there's not a single word of support from its political masters.

Priyanka reveals her fight with depression

Priyanka reveals her fight with depression

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'I didn't know exactly how to move from a world of gray back into a world of vibrant colour, but one day I figured out one simple thing I could do: I could stop hiding and re-engage with life.'

'Highway's Doordarshan telecast not stopped by Censor Board'

'Highway's Doordarshan telecast not stopped by Censor Board'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The film has been reportedly passed with a U certificate by Nihlani.

Protests make govt backtrack on nuke bill

Protests make govt backtrack on nuke bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The Parliamentary panel examining the nuclear liability bill on Wednesday decided to seek an extension for submitting its report on the controversial legislation. The decision to seek an extension came after top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including L K Advani, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley had a meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee."The committee cannot hustle through the proceedings," said BJP leader Jaswant Singh.

Court defers order on Amar Singh's interim bail plea

Court defers order on Amar Singh's interim bail plea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Special judge Sangeeta Dhigra Sehgal on Tuesday deferred a decision on former Samajwadi Party leader and member of Rajya Sabha Amar Singh's bail hearing in the cash-for-votes scam to Thursday.

How we cracked Batla House terror case

How we cracked Batla House terror case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Information trickled in that these phone numbers were switched off when there were blasts in Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and at the time of the Delhi blasts.

Sheena Bora case: Doctor in trouble?

Sheena Bora case: Doctor in trouble?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Judge Jagdale halted Dr Gupta's testimony several times because he felt it had neither order nor direction. Tightly controlling his irritation, his lips compressed, the judge explained as patiently as he could: "What he has done in this case should come (out in his testimony) in a lucid manner. You eat chapati and then rice. You cannot eat half a chapati and then have rice and then eat half a chapati..." "He is not a witness of facts. He is an expert witness. Either he is not prepared. Or you are not prepared."

Meet these Superstar Sisters!

Meet these Superstar Sisters!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'When people who ignored us, when relatives who have not spoken to us for a long time, congratulated us, it was a proud moment for my mother.'

Congress MP moves privilege motion against Naqvi

Congress MP moves privilege motion against Naqvi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Rao said he has given a notice against Naqvi for allegedly allowing BJP members to troop into the Well of Rajya Sabha to stall proceedings.

CAG briefs PAC on 2G spectrum allocation report

CAG briefs PAC on 2G spectrum allocation report

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai on Monday briefed the Public Accounts Committee about his report in the 2G spectrum allocation. His report on a presumptive loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore in 2G spectrum allocation had created a storm in Parliament and outside. The PAC, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party veteran leader Murli Manohar Joshi, is examining the controversial allocation of 2G radio waves and Rai apprised the committee of how the audit looked into the whole issue.

2G scam: CAG Vinod Rai to appear before PAC today

2G scam: CAG Vinod Rai to appear before PAC today

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The Comptroller and Auditor General, whose report on a presumed loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore in 2G spectrum allocation created a storm in Parliament, will appear before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday.

2G: CAG Vinod Rai to appear before PAC on Monday

2G: CAG Vinod Rai to appear before PAC on Monday

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

The Comptroller and Auditor General, whose report on a presumed loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore in 2G spectrum allocation created a storm in Parliament, will appear before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday.

Next Budget may be presented in January

Next Budget may be presented in January

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Govt mulls gradual switchover to the January-December financial year

CIC orders disclosure of records of Agusta deal

CIC orders disclosure of records of Agusta deal

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The commission has also sought records related to the termination of the deal to be presented before it in an in camera proceedings for its perusal before deciding whether they can be disclosed under the RTI Act or they attract its exemption clauses.

Oppn plans joint offensive in Parl over China, Covid, economy

Oppn plans joint offensive in Parl over China, Covid, economy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has convened a meeting of the party's strategy group on September 8, the sources said. Opposition leaders are keen that various like-minded parties should work closely with each other to take on the government in Parliament.

Bihar to interview state toppers before making class 12 results public

Bihar to interview state toppers before making class 12 results public

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The decision has been taken in view of the controversy that erupted after this year's toppers failed to answer basic questions on camera.

Film on assassination of Operation Bluestar's General Vaidya banned

Film on assassination of Operation Bluestar's General Vaidya banned

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The Central Board of Film Certification revoked the clearance granted to the movie after it was felt that its content could adversely affect the law and order situation, its chief Pahlaj Nihalani said.

N-liability bill report during Monsoon Session

N-liability bill report during Monsoon Session

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

The Parliamentary committee examining the controversial nuclear liability bill is expediting work to enable submission of its report to the Rajya Sabha during the monsoon session that begins on July 26.

India gives relief to foreign investors on MAT issue

India gives relief to foreign investors on MAT issue

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

MAT has damaged investor confidence

Taj corridor: Mulayam's clean chit to chief secy

Taj corridor: Mulayam's clean chit to chief secy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2003

"We have thoroughly examined whatever papers we have received. The chief secretary was found innocent in the inquiry conducted by the government in the disproportionate assets case," the UP chief minister told reporters in New Delhi.

The man behind Bihar's topper scam

The man behind Bihar's topper scam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

'Bachcha' Rai is alleged to be the mastermind behind Bihar's topper scam.

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday rejected allegations that her ministry was trying to push books written by Hindutva ideologues, saying it will abide by "constitutional modalities" before taking any step.

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'As a child, I believed that my world record would be a national pride. But I feel cheated now.'

Sethu project: Centre fails to give report

Sethu project: Centre fails to give report

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The government on Monday failed to give a time-frame to place before the Supreme Court the report of the expert committee examining the feasibility of the controversial Sethusamudram project through Dhanuskodi instead of Rama Sethu.

Cong asks J&K PWD minister to step down

Cong asks J&K PWD minister to step down

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The Congress has asked Jammu and Kashmir Public Works Department Minister G M Saroori to step down in the wake of the controversy surrounding his daughter, who is accused of using a girl to impersonate for her during a medical entrance exam.

IRDA to decide course of action on ULIP issue soon

IRDA to decide course of action on ULIP issue soon

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Insurance regulator IRDA on Tuesday said it will decide its future course of action on the ULIP controversy in the next two days keeping in mind the government's directive to seek a legally binding decision from a court.

Skill, not Sunny or Sachin, got them India cap

Skill, not Sunny or Sachin, got them India cap

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

It must be emphasised that neither Gavaskar nor Tendulkar ever made conscious efforts to help Mumbai and Maharashtra players get into the Indian team.

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Congress has launched an offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Rafale deal, alleging corruption and violation of rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded answers from him.

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

A CAG report severely criticises the movie certification body for fabrication of documents and showing bias while issuing film certificates.

White House race not 'reality show': Obama takes aim at Trump

White House race not 'reality show': Obama takes aim at Trump

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Barack Obama on Friday warned that the race to the White House was not a "reality show".

Ilayaraja follows the beaten track in Valmiki

Ilayaraja follows the beaten track in Valmiki

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

No one can deny the composer's flair for orchestration, but barring one or two exceptions, Valmiki's numbers show an inclination to fall into a rut.

Coal-gate: PM should voluntarily depose before CBI, says BJP

Coal-gate: PM should voluntarily depose before CBI, says BJP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Raising the stakes, the Bharayiya Janata Party on Wednesday sought voluntary deposition of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh before the Central Bureau of Investigation on the controversial coal block allocations amid demands by the opposition for immediate registration of a first information report in the missing files case.

Ram Sethu: Centre given 2 weeks to file afffidavit

Ram Sethu: Centre given 2 weeks to file afffidavit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The Centre had withdrawn the controversial affidavits in which it had questioned the existence of Lord Rama and that the Rama Setu was a man-made structure.

Rahul, Maya, NCP slam BJP after caste marked on chests of MP police aspirants

Rahul, Maya, NCP slam BJP after caste marked on chests of MP police aspirants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Opposition also asked the Prime Minister's Office to probe the incident, calling it "shameful.

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The CBSE had announced that it had rationalised the syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 for the 2020-21 session by up to 30 per cent to make up for the academic loss caused due to COVID-19. However, it was the decision to drop topics related to Social Sciences which drew sharp reaction from opposition parties like the Congress, Left, Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena.

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The overall pass percentage was 83.01 per cent as against last year's 82.02 per cent.

Govt orders probe into Satyam's Maytas deal

Govt orders probe into Satyam's Maytas deal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The government is understood to have ordered a probe into Satyam Computer Services' controversial decision to buy two group-promoted companies and then reversing the deal within a few hours under pressure from investors.

India's greatest test since Partition

India's greatest test since Partition

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The steady poverty reduction achieved over the last three decades could be largely reversed in this one financial year with hundreds of millions sliding below the red line,' warns Devangshu Datta.