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Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Home Minister also said CDs of Naik's speeches are being examined and asserted that the government will not compromise on the issue of terrorism.

Why be afraid of businessmen owning banks?

Why be afraid of businessmen owning banks?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Bad loans of PSBs are at Rs 20 trillion. Most of it is, I sense, due to corruption and behest lending. Nobody pays a price for this charade. Not the promoters, the bankers, RBI officials, finance ministry bureaucrats or politicians, points out Debashis Basu.

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.

CLAT 09: Analysis and cut-offs

CLAT 09: Analysis and cut-offs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Finally conducted on May 31, the Common Law Admission Test took the 14,232 aspiring lawyers by surprise. Here's a detailed analysis of the paper.

So who was really responsible for Partition?

So who was really responsible for Partition?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Jaswant Singh's book has raised a fresh controversy on who was responsible for the Partition of India. Some think it was Mohammed Ali Jinnah; others say Jawharlal Nehru/Sardar Patel. The truth is that the seeds for Partition were sown at least 80 before Partition actually happened.

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

At the prison, both Ranjan and Manglik's cell phones were pressed into service by the CBI. Why the CBI didn't bring its own equipment seems a mystery... Ranjan's cell handset was given to Indrani and Manglik dialed it. Indrani then spoke and her speech, that emanated from the phone, via speaker mode, was recorded.

SC issues notices to Centre, RIL on gas price

SC issues notices to Centre, RIL on gas price

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam sought response from the Centre and RIL on a PIL filed by Communist Party of India Member of Parliament Gurudas Dasgupta who alleged that no due diligence was done by the government while increasing the price of natural gas.

Office of Profit: SC commences hearing

Office of Profit: SC commences hearing

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

After a lull of more than a year, the Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced the hearing to examine the constitutional validity of the controversial amendment to the law on Office of Profit with those against it accusing the government of "starting a dangerous trend".

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The Pay Commission process is symptomatic of a national crisis within the Indian state.

Punjab minister flips coin to decide on posting of lecturers

Punjab minister flips coin to decide on posting of lecturers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Two lecturers -- one from Nabha and another from Patiala -- wanted to be posted to a government polytechnic institute at Patiala.

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has run into fresh trouble after a 16-year-old girl, who had been staying in a hostel operated by his trust in Jodhpur accused him of sexual assault.

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on Saturday with two reinstated teams and a new broadcaster in a fresh testament to its undiminished appeal to India's incurably cricket-obsessed masses.

Lok Ranjan, govt's nominee on ICICI board, transferred

Lok Ranjan, govt's nominee on ICICI board, transferred

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Ranjan was nominated to the board of ICICI Bank on April 7

SC wants Madhumita murder trial in Delhi

SC wants Madhumita murder trial in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The case involves controversial former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathy.

Should Ram Jethmalani defend Manu Sharma?

Should Ram Jethmalani defend Manu Sharma?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Do you agree with Ram Jethmalani's decision to defend Manu Sharma?

EC bars Yogi, Azam for 72 hrs; Maneka, Mayawati for 48 hrs from campaigning

EC bars Yogi, Azam for 72 hrs; Maneka, Mayawati for 48 hrs from campaigning

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The nationwide ban comes into force at 6 am Tuesday, the poll panel said.

Interfaith couples uneasy as 'love jihad' storm rages

Interfaith couples uneasy as 'love jihad' storm rages

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'How can one bring jihad into a relationship? How can one be restricted on the grounds of religion in marital things?'

'100 per cent bureaucrats will become parrots'

'100 per cent bureaucrats will become parrots'

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Today you have 30 to 40 per cent of bureaucrats who are not parrots of the government, but what happens if you change the system?' 'If implemented, this can disrupt the system, which will have more adverse consequences than demonetisation.'

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

She reportedly informed the board that she is not well and unable to appear for the re-exam.

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance, without making it a prestige issue.'
'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR and also the NCR,' suggests former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

Advani wants panel to study quota

Advani wants panel to study quota

Rediff.com28 May 2006

"Both these legitimate concerns should be addressed. While pursuing the goals of social justice, merit or excellence should not be undermined," he said.

Gulmarg land lease put on hold

Gulmarg land lease put on hold

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Reacting to widespread criticism of the land lease decision, Mir said the decision to lease out 550 kanals of land in the Gulmarg tourist resort had been taken by the state cabinet headed by chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.

How fit is India's food regulator?

How fit is India's food regulator?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Recent data on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India show its commendable performance. But there is an urgent need to address certain issues related to the way it functions and its infrastructure, says A K Bhattacharya.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Delhi police chargesheets Pachauri for sexual harassment

Delhi police chargesheets Pachauri for sexual harassment

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Pachauri has also been accused of stalking and criminally intimidating the victim with gesture or act intended to insult her modesty.

Pune techie murder: Ban on Hindu Rashtra Sena?

Pune techie murder: Ban on Hindu Rashtra Sena?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

The Maharashtra government will examine if the controversial outfit Hindu Rashtra Sena could be banned in the wake of Pune techie Mohsin Shaikh's murder, Home Minister R R Patil said in Mumbai.

'Heavens won't fall if BCCI officials do not own teams'

'Heavens won't fall if BCCI officials do not own teams'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to place before it a list of administrators and players having various commercial interests, including in the Indian Premier League and Champions League.

Bihar science topper fails in re-exam, previous result cancelled

Bihar science topper fails in re-exam, previous result cancelled

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The state government has also cancelled the recognition of Vaishali-based VinshuRaiCollege, as the two toppers who failed in the re-test were students of the college, Prasad said.

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Strangely, a few days after filing the charges, the CBI teams arrived in Hyderabad and Mumbai to raid GVK's offices and found incriminating evidence, a reversal of the normal course of events.

SC reserves verdict on Raja Bhaiyya case

SC reserves verdict on Raja Bhaiyya case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

The Mulayam Singh-led government had withdrawn the case.

Kerala to set up mobile labs to test quality of food products

Kerala to set up mobile labs to test quality of food products

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The government had also stepped up its vigil at check posts.

Govt to discuss job quota in pvt sector

Govt to discuss job quota in pvt sector

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

Facing a wall of opposition from industry and business to job reservation in the private sector, the government may take up the matter after the assembly polls in five states.

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On the first working day after the unprecedented presser on Friday, tt was business back to normal on Monday

Dinakaran questioned in EC official bribery case

Dinakaran questioned in EC official bribery case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

His call logs, WhatsApp messages and SMSes are also being examined, police said.

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The CBI today registered three FIRs and a preliminary enquiry to probe alleged irregularities in Indian Airlines-Air India merger and purchase of 111 aircraft, leasing of planes and giving up of profit-making routes by Air India, causing a loss of thousands of crore of rupees.

'You'll are like today's Bhagat Singh': Gau rakshak to accused in Alwar killing

'You'll are like today's Bhagat Singh': Gau rakshak to accused in Alwar killing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

In a video of the meeting which took place Monday at a college in Behror, self-styled gau rakshak Sadhvi Kamal Didi was seen telling Yadav, "Poora Bharat tere saath mein hai, aur hum apne desh mein aise kaam nahi karenge toh kahan karenge. Koi bhi toh na jhuke, aur na he tujhe kisi prakar ki chinta karne ki avashakta hai (The entire country is with you. If we won't do such things in our country then where else. One shouldn't give in. You shouldn't worry about anything)," she said.

PM degree row: CIC allows inspection of DU's 1978 records

PM degree row: CIC allows inspection of DU's 1978 records

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The issue of 1978 DU degree records cropped up after Aam Aadmi Party raised questions about the degree of the PM.

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"