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Bigg Boss: Pratik gets into yet another FIGHT!

Bigg Boss: Pratik gets into yet another FIGHT!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Is Pratik fighting just for attention?

Chintan Shivir: Cong plans 50% quota for SCs, STs, minorities in party

Chintan Shivir: Cong plans 50% quota for SCs, STs, minorities in party

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Noting that a very important policy for advancement of SCs and STs was Schedules Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan, Raju said the group has recommended a central and states' legislation on them.

Delhi schools reopen for all classes with 50% seating after 19 months

Delhi schools reopen for all classes with 50% seating after 19 months

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

From tiny tots to junior wing students, children in Delhi were excited to be back in schools on Monday after a prolonged closure of over 19 months in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Only 5,000-8,000 people allowed to attend R-Day parade

Only 5,000-8,000 people allowed to attend R-Day parade

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Only double vaccinated adults and children above the age of 15 who have taken at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to enter, they said, adding children below 15 years will not be permitted to attend the event.

Ganguly officially takes charge as CAB chief for second term

Ganguly officially takes charge as CAB chief for second term

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

This is Sourav Ganguly's second term in office after he became CAB president in 2015 following the death of Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Govt mandates domestic purchase of 26 military equipment

Govt mandates domestic purchase of 26 military equipment

Rediff.com20 May 2020

All the items identified for procurement from domestic defence manufacturers are used in shipbuilding. So far, the defence ministry has notified 127 items where purchase preference is given to local suppliers.

'Every journalist entitled to protection': SC quashes FIR against Vinod Dua for sedition

'Every journalist entitled to protection': SC quashes FIR against Vinod Dua for sedition

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

A bench of Justices U U Lalit and Vineet Saran, however, declined the prayer of Dua that no FIR can be registered against any media personnel with 10 years' experience unless cleared by a committee.

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Reaching out to tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded their contribution to Indian culture through the ages and said Lord Ram drew inspiration from them during his exile as he slammed the Congress for "neglecting" adivasis during its previous rules.

Dhankhar's latest salvo: People in Bengal lack freedom to vote

Dhankhar's latest salvo: People in Bengal lack freedom to vote

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Calling the political condition prevailing in West Bengal "horrible and frightening", Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar alleged on Tuesday that the people of the state do not have the freedom to exercise their franchise fearlessly.

Govt has cancelled Nithyananda's passport: MEA

Govt has cancelled Nithyananda's passport: MEA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Asked about reports that Nithyananda declaring founding his own country called 'Kailassa' in his website, Kumar said, "Setting up a website is different from setting up a nation."

SAI extends contracts of 32 foreign coaches

SAI extends contracts of 32 foreign coaches

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

SAI said the decision was taken to ensure that athletes bound for Tokyo Games, postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, have continuity in their training.

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The BJP in New Delhi targeted top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over their party colleague's controversial remarks, questioning their silence on the matter.

DDT abolished; revenue loss pegged at Rs 25,000 crore

DDT abolished; revenue loss pegged at Rs 25,000 crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while unveiling the Union Budget said the proposal would make India more attractive market for investment.

On-site vaccine registration for medics, FLWs only at govt centres

On-site vaccine registration for medics, FLWs only at govt centres

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Centre has said that on-site registration for COVID-19 inoculation for healthcare and frontline workers aged 18 to 44 years will now only be available at government COVID vaccination centres.

Bigg Boss 14: Eijaz chooses Jasmin over Pavitra!

Bigg Boss 14: Eijaz chooses Jasmin over Pavitra!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Pavitra Punia breaks down after Eijaz Khan saves Jasmin Bhasin during the nomination task.

Economy gaining traction with pick-up in manufacturing activity: RBI

Economy gaining traction with pick-up in manufacturing activity: RBI

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The economy is gaining traction with gradual pick up in manufacturing activity and moderation in contraction of services, spurred by comfortable liquidity conditions, an RBI article on Tuesday said. Observing that the retreat of the second wave of coronavirus pandemic has been slow, the RBI in an article on the 'State of Economy' said, the aggregate demand conditions are buoyed by the release of pent-up demand post unlock, while the supply situation is improving with the monsoon catching up to its normal levels and sowing activity gaining pace. "Reaffirming the traction that the economy is gaining, the manufacturing activity is gradually turning around, while contraction in services has moderated.

Bigg Boss 14: Is Pavitra-Eijaz love story scripted?

Bigg Boss 14: Is Pavitra-Eijaz love story scripted?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Is L-O-V-E really brewing in Bigg Boss 14?

Govt sets up dedicated desk on Ayodhya

Govt sets up dedicated desk on Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The move bears significance in the wake of November 9 judgement of the Supreme Court which allowed construction of a Ram Temple in the disputed site in Ayodha.

'No govt job to protesters': Bihar police's missive sparks row

'No govt job to protesters': Bihar police's missive sparks row

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The opposition hit the roof and likened rulers of the state to Hitler, Mussolini and Kim Jong Un, though the department came out with a clarification that the controversy was stemmed from 'wrong interpretation' of a paragraph in the missive that ran into many pages.

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Taliban had promised an 'inclusive' government that represents Afghanistan's complex ethnic makeup, but there is no Hazara member in the cabinet.

Will attend talks with govt but don't have much hope: Farmers

Will attend talks with govt but don't have much hope: Farmers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Since a Supreme Court-appointed panel on farm laws is likely to hold its first meeting on January 19, the meeting on Friday between with the government and the unions may be the last one.

Is the worst over for Indian banks?

Is the worst over for Indian banks?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Is the worst over for Indian banks? The past two years saw them ride on treasury trades as deposits soared and credit growth dipped sharply. Gross and net non-performing assets (NPAs) moved south, and the provision coverage ratio (PCR), capital buffers, and profitability indicators are back at pre-pandemic levels. So, what's the plot ahead?

Bigg Boss 14: Sidharth loses his cool!

Bigg Boss 14: Sidharth loses his cool!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

During the latest task, Gauahar Khan and Hina Khan stand against Sidharth Shukla and accuse his team of cheating. Sid loses his cool. The question is: Who is right?

BB13: Sid fights with Asim but who's he protecting?!

BB13: Sid fights with Asim but who's he protecting?!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

With Madhurima Tuli out of the game, Asim Riaz, Rashami Desai and Vishal Aditya Singh's group has gotten smaller. Yet, they put up a good fight against Sidharth Shukla and gang.

Fadnavis, Raut meet at hotel; not political, says BJP

Fadnavis, Raut meet at hotel; not political, says BJP

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Maharashtra BJP chief spokesperson Keshav Upadhye said there was no political angle to the meeting. "Raut wanted to interview Fadnavis for (the Sena mouthpiece) Saamana and this meeting was to discuss how to go about it," he tweeted.

Delhi hotels association to say no to Chinese guests

Delhi hotels association to say no to Chinese guests

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Delhi Hotels and Restaurant Owners Association, which has more than 3,000 budget hotels and restaurants as members in the national capital, has written to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) informing about the decision and the grouping's full support to CAIT's boycott Chinese goods campaign.

IMD tweaks monsoon forecast to help agri sector plan better

IMD tweaks monsoon forecast to help agri sector plan better

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

With rainfall and monsoons becoming highly unpredictable partly due to climate change and partly due to usual changes in weather patterns, it is such innovations by IMD which will help in planning better, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Use technology to ensure fairness: Ness Wadia tells BCCI

Use technology to ensure fairness: Ness Wadia tells BCCI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'If technology is not to be used for the fairness and transparency of the game and to ensure that it is equitable to all, then why use technology at all?'

Trinamool, BJP locked in bitter audio tape war on poll day

Trinamool, BJP locked in bitter audio tape war on poll day

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A huge controversy erupted on Sunday amid the polling for 30 assembly seats in West Bengal, with the Bharatiya Janata Party releasing an audio clip where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is purportedly heard cajoling a BJP leader from Nandigram to rejoin the Trinamool Congress and help her win the seat.

Gogoi to head Unified Command structure

Gogoi to head Unified Command structure

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

The chief minister further said that the Unified Command required better cooperation from Arunachal Pradesh to flush out the militants holed up in the forests across the boundary.

HC raises concern over Uddhav's oath at Shivaji Park

HC raises concern over Uddhav's oath at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

"We do not want to say anything about tomorrow's ceremony... we are only praying that nothing untoward happens," the court said while hearing a plea of NGO Wecom Trust on whether the Shivaji Park was a playground or a recreation ground.

FPIs remain net buyers for 5th month; invest Rs 12,000 cr in equities

FPIs remain net buyers for 5th month; invest Rs 12,000 cr in equities

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

However, a net amount of Rs 11,119 crore was withdrawn from the debt segment during the same period. This translated into a net investment of Rs 1,003 crore.

Covishield to be priced at Rs 400 to states; Rs 600 to pvt hospitals

Covishield to be priced at Rs 400 to states; Rs 600 to pvt hospitals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

SII said it will address the limited capacity by scaling up the vaccine production over the next two months.

The Real Hero of the Economic Reforms

The Real Hero of the Economic Reforms

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

It is time for the three finance ministers of the 1990s to reveal the real hero, says T C A Srinavasa-Raghavan.

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.

SC-appointed panel on farm laws likely to meet on Jan 19: Member

SC-appointed panel on farm laws likely to meet on Jan 19: Member

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The panel members were scheduled to have a virtual interaction earlier in the day to discuss its future course of action, but it could not take place after ex-MP and farmer leader Bhupinder Singh Mann recused himself from the committee.

Ladakh Clash: Army changes weapon rules along LAC

Ladakh Clash: Army changes weapon rules along LAC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The two armies had mutually decided not to resort to use firearms during face-offs in sync with provisions of two agreements on border management.

OCI card holders won't need old passports for India travel

OCI card holders won't need old passports for India travel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

However, under the new provisions, OCI cardholders need to carry their new passport.

Raj Thackeray leads MNS rally against 'infiltrators' in Mumbai

Raj Thackeray leads MNS rally against 'infiltrators' in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Praising the Centre for CAA, he said: "I do not understand why Muslims are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act. CAA is not for the Muslims who were born here."

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Cities, roads, stations rechristened in the time of Modi.