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Biden ready to meet Putin to prevent war in Ukraine

Biden ready to meet Putin to prevent war in Ukraine

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

President Joe Biden is prepared to engage with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in any format at any place and time to prevent a war, top United States diplomat said on Sunday as he asserted that everything leading up to the actual invasion of Ukraine appears to be taking place.

HC grants interim bail to SAD leader Majithia in drugs case

HC grants interim bail to SAD leader Majithia in drugs case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, facing arrest in an NDPS case, involving sale, purchase and manufacturing of drugs among other offences, was on Monday granted anticipatory bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Lashkar suspected to be behind IAF station attack: J-K DGP

Lashkar suspected to be behind IAF station attack: J-K DGP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The DGP, who has been monitoring the situation as well as the probe, said that in all likelihood, the unmanned aerial vehicles have flown in from across the border and returned after the operation.

Vijay Mallya gets final chance to appear before SC in contempt case

Vijay Mallya gets final chance to appear before SC in contempt case

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday gave a final opportunity to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, accused in bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, to appear before it personally or through his lawyer in a contempt case where he has been found guilty. The top court said it has given multiple opportunities to Mallya to appear either personally or through a lawyer and had even given specific directions in its last order dated November 30, 2021. A bench of justices U U Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha posted the contempt case for further hearing after two weeks, saying that respondent contemnor (Mallya) is at liberty to act as per direction given in order dated November 30 last year, failing which the matter shall be taken to its "logical conclusion".

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The Hyderabad-based manufacturer uses a proprietary adjuvant Algel-IMDG, which has now proven to be a safe and effective adjuvant, especially to stimulate memory T cell responses.

Biden, Putin agree to meet over Ukraine crisis

Biden, Putin agree to meet over Ukraine crisis

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Earlier on Sunday, Macron spoke with Biden and Putin on the Ukraine situation.

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

In the drive that began from Peer Baba in the Chatta area, police personnel collected details of residents, including their contact numbers.

Ban imposed on use of drones in J-K's Rajouri district

Ban imposed on use of drones in J-K's Rajouri district

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Amid heightened security across Jammu and Kashmir after the recent bombing of an IAF station by armed drones in Jammu, authorities in the border district of Rajouri on Wednesday ordered ban a on the storage, sale or possession and use and transport of the flying machines.

Govt hands over probe into Jammu drone attack to NIA

Govt hands over probe into Jammu drone attack to NIA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Explosives were dropped on the Indian Air Force station in Jammu by two drones in the early hours of Sunday, injuring two personnel.

Indo-US N-deal: Left parties say Gokhale's claim of Chinese influence

Indo-US N-deal: Left parties say Gokhale's claim of Chinese influence

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Gokhale has said that China used its "close connections" with the Left parties in India to "build domestic opposition" to the Indo-US nuclear deal.

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The use of RDX in the explosion was confirmed by experts after samples from the scene were sent for examination. While one of the bombs was laced with 1.5 kg of RDX, the other contained nearly 1 kg of RDX, the officials said.

Some CSK batsmen think it's a government job: Sehwag

Some CSK batsmen think it's a government job: Sehwag

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has taken a dig at Chennai Super Kings' faltering IPL campaign, saying that some of their batsmen think of the franchise as a "government job" in which remuneration is assured irrespective of performance.

African Swine Flu detected in India; 2,500 pigs dead in Assam

African Swine Flu detected in India; 2,500 pigs dead in Assam

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Despite a go-ahead from the Centre, the state government will not resort to culling of the pigs immediately and will adopt an alternate mechanism to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease, Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora said at a press conference.

Border row: Assam, Mizoram agree to deploy neutral central forces

Border row: Assam, Mizoram agree to deploy neutral central forces

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The meeting also decided that the two states will 'work out arrangement in coordination' with the centre to facilitate the functioning of the central peace-keeping force besides agreeing to continue talks to resolve the border dispute, according to top Mizoram officials.

Jammu IAF base attack: Use of 'pressure fuse' hints at role of Pak army, ISI

Jammu IAF base attack: Use of 'pressure fuse' hints at role of Pak army, ISI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The IED that pierced the rooftop of one of the IAF buildings at the Jammu airport carried less than one kg of RDX and a cocktail of other chemicals whereas the one that was dropped on the ground contained a little over one kg of the deadly explosives along with some ball bearings.

Public authority's power only to be used for public good, says SC

Public authority's power only to be used for public good, says SC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

A public authority possesses power only to use it for public good and this imposes a solemn duty on the State to act impartially and to adopt a procedure of allotment of licence which is 'fair play in action,' the Supreme Court has said.

The Curious Case of Sunil Mondal, MP

The Curious Case of Sunil Mondal, MP

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The MP from East Burdwan, who defected to the BJP last December, has been put on 'probation' by the TMC, which he wants to rejoin.

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics, with various members urging the government not to exclude single parents and the LGBTQ community from using this procedure.

RDX used in explosives dropped on Jammu IAF base: Officials

RDX used in explosives dropped on Jammu IAF base: Officials

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Investigators scanned CCTV footage, including from cameras installed on the boundary walls of the airport, in an effort to determine from where the drones came. However, all the CCTV cameras focused on the roadside, the officials said.

The COVID-positive in IPL 2021

The COVID-positive in IPL 2021

Rediff.com5 May 2021

IPL 2021, which started on April 9, ran smoothly for about a month before the outbreak of COVID-19 cases among the teams forced the BCCI to postpone the T20 league.

Chakravarthy, Warrier test positive as KKR vs RCB match postponed

Chakravarthy, Warrier test positive as KKR vs RCB match postponed

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ahmedabad on Monday has been rescheduled after two KKR members test positive for COVID-19.

Vivo dragged to court over 'plagiarism'

Vivo dragged to court over 'plagiarism'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

What will be the first instance of the matter moving beyond industry fora, ad agency Brand David, part of the WPP-owned Ogilvy group, has taken smartphone manufacturer Vivo to court over a campaign it claims resembles a piece of work it presented to the company earlier.

India raises concern over use of drones by terrorists

India raises concern over use of drones by terrorists

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The possibility of the use of weaponised drones for terrorist activities against strategic and commercial assets calls for serious attention by the global community, India has told the United Nations General Assembly, a day after two explosives-laden drones crashed into the Indian Air Force (IAF) station at Jammu airport.

Amid farmer's stir, IRCTC sends 2 cr emails showing PM's relationship with Sikhs

Amid farmer's stir, IRCTC sends 2 cr emails showing PM's relationship with Sikhs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Officials also said that the move to send out the emails was a conscious choice as part of a communication strategy for public interest.

Covid-19: Judo team forced to pull of Olympic qualifiers

Covid-19: Judo team forced to pull of Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

A 12-member Indian judo team was forced to withdraw from the ongoing Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan after two judokas -- Ajay Yadav and Ritu -- tested positive for COVID-19 just before the start of the tournament.

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Organisers reported 10 new cases connected to the Olympics including media, contractors and other personnel, down from 15 on Saturday.

'Never did Dilip Kumar try to dominate me'

'Never did Dilip Kumar try to dominate me'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'If ever annoyed, Dilip Kumar openly spoke out his mind.' 'He abhorred abusive language and never expected it from others around him.'

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

After Greta Thunberg shared the 'toolkit' on Twitter, climate activist Disha Ravi asked the Swedish environmental activist to delete her post fearing action under the stringent law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as her name was mentioned in the document, police alleged on Monday.

Spoke about harassment for public good: Priya Ramani tells court

Spoke about harassment for public good: Priya Ramani tells court

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Ramani had said the allegations against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were her truth.

Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The probe is being conducted under various sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) after the central probe agency recently received a communication from the commerce ministry seeking "necessary action" against e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart pertaining to certain multi-brand retail businesses and an observation made by the Delhi High Court in relation to Amazon.

SC seek Centre's reply to plea on places of worship law

SC seek Centre's reply to plea on places of worship law

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on Friday to a plea filed before it challenging the validity of certain provisions of a 1991 law, which prohibit the filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.

Hathras accused defended at meet held at ex-BJP MLA's home

Hathras accused defended at meet held at ex-BJP MLA's home

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Heavy police force was deployed in the vicinity of the residence of former BJP MLA Rajvir Singh Pehalvan, located around 8-9 kilometres from the victim's village. One of the organisers of the meeting and Pehalvan's son Manveer Singh denied that the gathering comprised members from the upper castes and said they were from 'different sections of society'.

Onions thrown towards Nitish at poll rally

Onions thrown towards Nitish at poll rally

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Kumar was talking on employment issue when onions came flying at him at the rally in support of his party nominee Sudhanshu Shekhar at Gangaur village ground in Harlakhi assembly constituency, but it missed the target.

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Zomato has the potential to be an equally important milestone for Indian equity markets, notes Akash Prakash.

Will T20 World Cup be sacrificed for IPL?

Will T20 World Cup be sacrificed for IPL?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

31 games (including the play-offs) in IPL 2021 are left to be played and October-November will be the only period when international players will be available since no country has any series scheduled in view of the T20 World Cup.

Right to protest can't be termed as 'terrorist act': Delhi HC

Right to protest can't be termed as 'terrorist act': Delhi HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

"If such blurring gains traction, democracy would be in peril," a bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Anup Jairam Bhambhani said in its 83-page judgement while deliberating with the case and imposition of anti-terror law against Kalita.

Mark your HOLIDAYS with these BIG MOVIE RELEASES

Mark your HOLIDAYS with these BIG MOVIE RELEASES

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Bollywood's superstars have already booked at least one holiday weekend.

Will PMC Bank depositors get their money?

Will PMC Bank depositors get their money?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

There will be different ways of returning the money, depending on the profile of the depositors and the amount, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

No lockdown in 5 UP cities: SC puts HC order on hold

No lockdown in 5 UP cities: SC puts HC order on hold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Uttar Pradesh, said the state has taken several steps to contain the spread of coronavirus but to "lockdown five cities by a judicial order may not be the right approach".

HC directs UP govt to impose strict curbs in 5 cities

HC directs UP govt to impose strict curbs in 5 cities

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The court said in its order, "If we have not imposed a lockdown it does not mean that we do not believe in it. We are still of the view that if we want to break the chain a lockdown for a duration of at least two weeks is a must."