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Will set no preconditions to join Third Front: Mulayam

Will set no preconditions to join Third Front: Mulayam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Exuding confidence that the Third Front will form the next government at the Centre, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday said his party would set no preconditions to join it and help form the alliance in national interest.

Dr Reddy's under scanner for packaging violations

Dr Reddy's under scanner for packaging violations

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

In addition, the CPSC asserted that the company violated the CPSA by failing to immediately advise the CPSC of the alleged violations.

Raje illegally occupying Dholpur Palace: Cong claims, BJP denies

Raje illegally occupying Dholpur Palace: Cong claims, BJP denies

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Congress on Monday accused Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje of "forcible, illegal occupation" of the Dholpur Palace along with Lalit Modi through a private company.

Of Gandhi and the limits of poetic licence

Of Gandhi and the limits of poetic licence

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Marathi poem, Gandhi Mala Bhetala (Gandhi met me), is a satirical critique of those who falsely claim to follow the path of Mahatma Gandhi

Gowda was first OBC PM, not Modi: Lalu, Nitish remind Amit Shah

Gowda was first OBC PM, not Modi: Lalu, Nitish remind Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah's claim about the party giving first prime minister from the Other Backward Class in Narendra Modi, was on Saturday sharply contradicted by both the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

WB polls: Rahul, Buddhadeb share stage

WB polls: Rahul, Buddhadeb share stage

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Striking a rare show of bonhomie, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday shared the stage with veteran Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

JNU row: Kejriwal government takes 3 news channels to court

JNU row: Kejriwal government takes 3 news channels to court

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sumit Dass, after hearing the submissions of the Delhi Government's counsel, fixed the matter for consideration on the complaint on May 26.

Why Nestle is willing to engage with food regulator constructively

Why Nestle is willing to engage with food regulator constructively

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The high court had given the company six weeks for retesting.

Formula One chief Ecclestone flags own value to business

Formula One chief Ecclestone flags own value to business

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone said much of the motor sport's value before the sale of a major stake to private equity group CVC was down to his running of the business.

JD-U MP's 'LTC scam': CBI approaches RS secretariat for papers

JD-U MP's 'LTC scam': CBI approaches RS secretariat for papers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Invesigation on Monday approached the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking documents related to fake travel bills allegedly submitted by a Janata Dal-United MP against whom a case has been registered for making such claims.

Narendra Modi is a national embarrassment: Congress

Narendra Modi is a national embarrassment: Congress

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Union minister Anand Sharma on Friday termed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a "national embarrassment".

NZ Cricket back McCullum but Cairns calls him 'sad'

NZ Cricket back McCullum but Cairns calls him 'sad'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

New Zealand Cricket have promised to support Brendon McCullum after former Test all-rounder Chris Cairns was acquitted of perjury in London despite evidence given against him by the Black Caps captain.

On Modi's birthday today, BJP to kick off poll campaign

On Modi's birthday today, BJP to kick off poll campaign

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Eyeing for return to power in Delhi after a gap of 15 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party will kick off its election campaign at a rally in New Delhi on Tuesday, coinciding with the birthday of its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Muzaffarnagar riots panel blames officials, silent on Akhilesh

Muzaffarnagar riots panel blames officials, silent on Akhilesh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The 700-page report tabled in the state assembly on Sunday said the riots, following the murder of two persons by a youth from a minority community in Kawal town on August 27, 2013, took place as the then inspector of intelligence unit Prabal Pratap Singh failed to give an exact number of people going to attend a mahapanchayat at Mandaur.

Victim of online fraud? Here's what you can do

Victim of online fraud? Here's what you can do

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The most difficult case for the consumer is when your card is cloned and used online.

Sonia lashes out at PM, says he governs by deception

Sonia lashes out at PM, says he governs by deception

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday accused it of destabilising institutions, polarising society and mistaking its parliamentary majority for a licence to impose its narrow ideology on people

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

If GDP growth in Q2FY18 remains below 7%, the outlook for Samvat 2074 would remain uncertain at best, says Nitin Desai.

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone faces German bribery trial

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone faces German bribery trial

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone goes on trial for bribery in Germany this week in a case that threatens to end the Briton's long reign as the commercial boss of the motor sport.

Celebrity endorsement becomes a risky business

Celebrity endorsement becomes a risky business

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The call to make brand ambassadors accountable has rattled filmstars and sports stars.

India-Pakistan fireworks at UN serve no purpose

India-Pakistan fireworks at UN serve no purpose

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

If we ignore Pakistan and direct our energies to more important issues at the UN, our position against internationalising Kashmir would be strengthened.

Yashwant sticks to his guns, son Jayant counters father

Yashwant sticks to his guns, son Jayant counters father

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Sinha, a former finance minister, hogged the limelight and started trending high on social media on Wednesday after he criticised his own government for sinking economy in an article.

Now Sonia takes 'neech rajniti' jibe at Modi

Now Sonia takes 'neech rajniti' jibe at Modi

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Narendra Modi was at the receiving end of 'neech (low-level)' barb again, this time from Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who berated his "insult" of Rajiv Gandhi and said such "low-level" thought and words do not suit him and national politics.

First verdict in coal scam: Court convicts firm, 2 directors

First verdict in coal scam: Court convicts firm, 2 directors

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

This is the first coal scam case in which the special court has delivered its judgement.

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The CBI has shared its findings with the Enforcement Directorate.

UK judge finds 'untruthful' Ecclestone paid bribes

UK judge finds 'untruthful' Ecclestone paid bribes

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

A British judge found on Thursday that Bernie Ecclestone had paid bribes to a German banker as part of a "corrupt agreement" linked to the 2005 sale of a stake in Formula One - an issue at the heart of Ecclestone's forthcoming bribery trial in Germany.

Unfair to pin down celebs for misleading ads, say brand gurus

Unfair to pin down celebs for misleading ads, say brand gurus

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Parliamentary panel seeks 5-yr jail term and penalty of up to Rs 50 lakh if a celebrity-endorsed product misfires

Ecclestone's future as F1 chief could be settled in court

Ecclestone's future as F1 chief could be settled in court

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Bernie Ecclestone risks losing his decades-old grip on Formula One motor racing this year, when legal action stemming from the sale of a stake in the sport eight years ago reaches a climax.

Mayawati sounds poll bugle, highlights 'jungle raj', false promises to woo voters

Mayawati sounds poll bugle, highlights 'jungle raj', false promises to woo voters

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Mayawati charged that the communal atmosphere in the state had been spoilt because of an understanding between the SP and the BJP.

Unwelcome in India. Modi's message to foreign investors!

Unwelcome in India. Modi's message to foreign investors!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

One of the biggest ways in which recent government actions have been seen as investor-unfriendly is New Delhi's decision to unilaterally revisit almost every Bilateral Investment Treaty it has signed with other countries, says Mihir S Sharma.

Khurshid compares Modi with nursery kid who thinks he got good grades

Khurshid compares Modi with nursery kid who thinks he got good grades

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

"clean chit" given to the Bharatiya Janata party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi by a lower court in 2002 Gujarat riots.

CBI files charge-sheet against Navabharat Power in coal-gate scam

CBI files charge-sheet against Navabharat Power in coal-gate scam

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday filed its first charge-sheet in a Delhi court in the coal blocks allocation case against Navabharat Power Pvt Ltd for allegedly misrepresenting facts and making "fraudulent" claims to "embellish" its applications to get allotments between 2006 and 2009.

Why 'Modi wave' failed to resonate in Bihar

Why 'Modi wave' failed to resonate in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

BJP leaders said the party will take corrective measures, while its long-time ally Shiv Sena appeared taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Govt may restore military's disability benefits

Govt may restore military's disability benefits

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

With the PMO itself spearheading a re-evaluation, the Director General of Defence Accounts has been asked to justify its earlier contention that the 'slab based' system would benefit a larger number of disabled veterans -- something the army flatly denies, reports Ajai Shukla.

Indrani informed Peter about disposing of Sheena's body: CBI chargesheet

Indrani informed Peter about disposing of Sheena's body: CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Indrani kept Peter informed on phone about the selection of spot for disposing her body and recce conducted for the same.

On eve of monsoon session of Parliament 'weather appears bad'

On eve of monsoon session of Parliament 'weather appears bad'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Setting the stage for confrontation in Parliament, an all-party meeting called in New Delhi on the eve of the monsoon session on Monday ended in a deadlock over controversies related to the Lalit Modi and Vyapam scam even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered to discuss all issues. The government ruled out any resignations.

Build Swiss trainer aircraft, don't develop your own: IAF tells HAL

Build Swiss trainer aircraft, don't develop your own: IAF tells HAL

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne, has sugarcoated his bid to import 106 basic trainer aircraft from Pilatus Aircraft Co, by proposing that Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd build the trainers in Bengaluru to blueprints supplied by the Swiss company.

Warriors of the fake news era

Warriors of the fake news era

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'It all runs on sugar-coated lies. If I like something, I will want to believe it.'

I am NOT 'motu doctor': Glasgow bomber's brother

I am NOT 'motu doctor': Glasgow bomber's brother

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

A section of the media referred to Dr Sabeel Ahmed, brother of the Glasgow Bomber (Kafeel Ahmed) as the 'motu doctor', alleged to be involved in the plot to kill prominent Hindus leaders across the country. The man himself now informs that this is far from true. Read the letter

Maggi controversy: Is it right to hold the endorser responsible?

Maggi controversy: Is it right to hold the endorser responsible?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Views differ on the subject of celebrity endorsement.

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Mumbai police chargesheets billionaire-builder Chandru Raheja for cheating, breach of trust; Rahejas call it pressure tactic, say Wadia plea was thrown out by Supreme Court