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Ponty shootout: Court defers framing of charges

Ponty shootout: Court defers framing of charges

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

A Delhi court deferred for January 13 its order on framing of charges against sacked Uttarakhand minorities panel chief S S Namdhari and 21 others, arrested in connection with the killing of liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his brother Hardeep in a shootout last year.

Durga Nagpal replies to charge sheet, claims innocence

Durga Nagpal replies to charge sheet, claims innocence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal submitted her reply to a charge sheet served by the Uttar Pradesh government over the demolition of the wall of an under-construction mosque in Gautam Buddha Nagar.

Smriti Irani fake degree case: Court reserves order for June 24

Smriti Irani fake degree case: Court reserves order for June 24

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The court reserved its order for June 24 on a complaint filed against the HRD minister for allegedly giving false information about her educational qualifications.

Mayawati demands dismissal of UP govt, stages walkout in RS

Mayawati demands dismissal of UP govt, stages walkout in RS

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The Bahujan Samaj party on Tuesday demanded dismissal of the Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh over the deteriorating law and order situation and staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha.

Sexual assault case: Asaram brought to Ahmedabad

Sexual assault case: Asaram brought to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Controversial godman Asaram Bapu, who had been lodged in Jodhpur jail since August in a sexual assault case, was on Monday brought to Amhedabad for interrogation in a similar case registered against him in Surat.

IAS officer's suspension: Centre steps in, assures justice

IAS officer's suspension: Centre steps in, assures justice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The Centre on Thursday assured justice will be done to suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, who had clamped down on the mining mafia in Gautam Budh Nagar area of Uttar Pradesh.

Coal case: Have govt sanction to prosecute 2 public servants, says CBI

Coal case: Have govt sanction to prosecute 2 public servants, says CBI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The court fixed the matter for July 28 for order on cognisance.

L&T to consolidate foreign business

L&T to consolidate foreign business

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

L&T had also sought shareholders' approval to raise $600 million through a qualified institutional placement.

Rules will be followed in Durga Shakti case: PM

Rules will be followed in Durga Shakti case: PM

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that his government is in touch with the Uttar Pradesh authorities on the controversy surrounding IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal and that laid down rules will be followed.

Akhilesh defends decision to suspend IAS officer

Akhilesh defends decision to suspend IAS officer

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday defended the suspension of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, claiming that action was taken against her for demolishing the wall of a mosque without consulting seniors and not for preventing illegal sand mining.

South African runner in gender row returns home

South African runner in gender row returns home

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

World champion South African runner Caster Semenya, whose victory has been overshadowed by a gender testing row, returned home to a heroine's welcome on Tuesday.

Why Sebi wants empowered board in listed companies

Why Sebi wants empowered board in listed companies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Recently, Sebi has revised the Code of Corporate Governance for listed companies significantly. Most revisions are in sync with the provisions in the Companies Act 2013, though some norms are stricter than those in the Companies Act 2013.

Nirupam casts doubt on surgical strike; Congress rejects remark

Nirupam casts doubt on surgical strike; Congress rejects remark

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Nirupam said it is up to the government to prove the surgical strikes did take place.

UK Honeymoon murder: Husband extradited to S Africa

UK Honeymoon murder: Husband extradited to S Africa

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

United Kingdom-based Indian-origin businessman Shrien Dewani has been extradited to South Africa to stand trial for allegedly plotting the 2010 murder of his Indo-Swedish wife while on their honeymoon.

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking the reinstatement of suspended IAS officer Durga Sakhti Nagpal, who had cracked down on illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh.

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Coming down hard against Arvind Kejriwal for ordering an FIR against him and others for raising gas prices, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Saturday said the former Delhi chief minister doesn't understand fundamental laws.

SC agrees to hear PIL on Durga Sakthi's suspension

SC agrees to hear PIL on Durga Sakthi's suspension

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation seeking quashing of all proceedings against suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal, who had cracked down on illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh.

No going back on gas price hike decision, says Moily

No going back on gas price hike decision, says Moily

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The new rates, which are likely to be at $8-8.4 against the current price of $4.2 per million British thermal unit, are based on the recommendations of a committee that was appointed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the request of Moily's predecessor, S Jaipal Reddy.

1 more day of meat ban in Mumbai after court slams 'regressive' outlook

1 more day of meat ban in Mumbai after court slams 'regressive' outlook

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Under fire for its decision to ban slaughter and sale of meat in Mumbai for two days during Jain festival 'Paryushan', the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday told the Bombay high court that it has decided to withdraw its decision.

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday told the Madras high court that fresh probe into Rajiv Gandhi assassination case could be not done based "only on allegations without fresh materials supporting them."

Musharraf arrested over Lal Masjid operation

Musharraf arrested over Lal Masjid operation

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Beleaguered former President Pervez Musharraf was on Thursday arrested for ordering a crackdown on the radical Lal Masjid, less than 24 hours after his lawyers claimed he could walk out of house arrest after being granted bail in the Akbar Bugti murder case.

CONFIRMED: Illegal sand mining in Gautam Budh Nagar

CONFIRMED: Illegal sand mining in Gautam Budh Nagar

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

A highly placed source in the know of content of the draft report prepared by the three-member panel told PTI that the ministry team has secured evidence to establish the fact that illegal sand mining is happening in the Uttar Pradesh district.

Kejriwal offers Durga Shakti ticket to contest against SP

Kejriwal offers Durga Shakti ticket to contest against SP

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Aam Aadmi Party on Friday asked suspended IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal to resign from the central services and contest election against Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayum Singh Yadav from his Mainpuri parliamentary constituency.

Rajya Sabha paralysed again: Opposition targets V K Singh, Bhagwat

Rajya Sabha paralysed again: Opposition targets V K Singh, Bhagwat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The Upper House witnessed two adjournments before noon.

'Tejpal's family showing CCTV footage to everybody'

'Tejpal's family showing CCTV footage to everybody'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Goa Police on Wednesday told Bombay High Court that kin of Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of raping a junior woman colleague, were showing CCTV footage related to the case to "everybody" in Delhi.

Apple's Cook shows off 'revolutionary' watch

Apple's Cook shows off 'revolutionary' watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

It will be available from April 24.

Drape with attitude

Drape with attitude

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

With the "#100sareepact" trending, saris have come back into focus as a garment that is contemporary yet comfortable. Ritika Bhatia identifies four labels leading the funky revolution.

IAS officer's suspension: Centre awaits UP govt report

IAS officer's suspension: Centre awaits UP govt report

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Amid growing demand for revoking the suspension of Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, the Centre on Wednesday said it is awaiting a report from the Uttar Pradesh government based on which it will decide the future course of action.

Nagrota attack, demonetisation stop work in Parliament

Nagrota attack, demonetisation stop work in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Opposition parties forced early adjournments in both Houses of parliament as they continued to press for a debate on demonetisation under any rule that entailed voting, a demand that the government has refused to accept. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi led a walkout by the Opposition over no obituary references being made for the seven Army personnel who lost their lives in the terror attack on an Army base in Nagrota, Jammu and Kashmir.

Selja row: Congress disrupts RS, seeks Modi's apology

Selja row: Congress disrupts RS, seeks Modi's apology

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Vice chairman of the Dwarkadheesh Devsthan Samiti says there was nothing 'humiliating' in being asked about caste at a Hindu shrine.

Vyapam scam: CM won't resign, SC to take call on CBI probe

Vyapam scam: CM won't resign, SC to take call on CBI probe

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The onus for ordering a CBI probe into the Vyapam scam now rests with Supreme Court after the Madhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday deferred hearing on a state government's plea for an inquiry by the central agency, saying the apex court would hear similar petitions on Thursday.

IAS officer Durga's suspension: Centre seeks report from UP govt

IAS officer Durga's suspension: Centre seeks report from UP govt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

The Centre has sought a report from Samajwadi Party-led Uttar Pradesh government on suspension of Indian Adminstrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, who had cracked down on sand mafia involved in rampant quarrying along the banks of Yamuna river.

A start-up by IIM, IIT grads to quickly deliver food from restaurants!

A start-up by IIM, IIT grads to quickly deliver food from restaurants!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Swiggy, a Bengaluru-based food ordering and delivery start-up, says it aims to revolutionise this segment.

Our PM is large-hearted, we will listen to all: BJP's Rudy in Parliament

Our PM is large-hearted, we will listen to all: BJP's Rudy in Parliament

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Attacking the Congress for its 65 years of "misrule", the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on said it was unthinkable that a national party has to be welcomed as a "regional party" in the Lok Sabha but promised to take the opposition party along in the decision-making process.

Half of India's listed firms on the verge of falling off the grid

Half of India's listed firms on the verge of falling off the grid

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

It pegs the value of these companies at Rs 2 lakh crore (Rs 2 trillion).

IAS officer Durga shakes up Akhilesh's sarkar

IAS officer Durga shakes up Akhilesh's sarkar

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The IAS association has demanded revocation of the order even as the issue of suspension of the lady officer has snowballed into a major controversy.

Pankaja looks set to take over Munde's mantle

Pankaja looks set to take over Munde's mantle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Pankaja Munde, who is the MLA from Parli, led the campaign for Gopinath Munde during the Lok Sabha elections against the single-minded, 'undo the Mundes' campaign by the Pawars and the Nationalist Congress Party. She is not set to take over his mantle, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Radia Tapes: CBI registers eight fresh preliminary enquiries

Radia Tapes: CBI registers eight fresh preliminary enquiries

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday registered eight more preliminary enquiries in connection with issues related to intercepted phone calls of lobbyist Niira Radia against former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, Reliance Industries Limited and others in separate cases.

IAS officer's death: Family demands CBI probe, threatens suicide

IAS officer's death: Family demands CBI probe, threatens suicide

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The family refused to accept DK Ravi committed suicide and demanded a CBI probe

Govt's swadeshi push attracts India Inc

Govt's swadeshi push attracts India Inc

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Govt wants domestic production so as to save foreign currency.