News for 'high-level committee'

No private Dasara durbar this year in Mysore

No private Dasara durbar this year in Mysore

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The royal family has already made it clear it would not hold the traditional private durbar in the Palace

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The nomination sets up a confrontation between the Taliban and Afghanistan's fallen government envoy, Gram Isakuzai, who has held his post so far.

Parl panel to visit J-K and Ladakh from Aug 17

Parl panel to visit J-K and Ladakh from Aug 17

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The visit by the MPs comes nearly two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top leaders of Jammu and Kashmir on June 24.

Khaps have no business interfering in marriages: SC

Khaps have "no business" interfering in marriages: SC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said it would set up a high-level committee consisting of senior police officers to deal with issues relating to intervention in marriages by bodies such as khap panchayats.

Aid given to Kerala is advance, more to follow: PM

Aid given to Kerala is advance, more to follow: PM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Modi highlighted the fact that normal rules and procedures have been set aside in view of the emergency nature of requirement in Kerala.

'BJP-terror link': Party issues notice to Jammu Minority Morcha chief

'BJP-terror link': Party issues notice to Jammu Minority Morcha chief

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Facing flak over its alleged link with arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) terrorist Talib Hussain Shah, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to party's Jammu Minority Morcha president Sheikh Bashir after an order purportedly written by him about the appointment of Shah as official of the unit emerged on social media platforms.

MHA panel on Assam recommends 1951 cut-off year for indigenous people

MHA panel on Assam recommends 1951 cut-off year for indigenous people

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The committee has also suggested two formulas for the reservation of seats for the indigenous people in the Assam assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies of the state, including 67 per cent quota for them.

Probe found Scorpene leak took place in France: Navy chief

Probe found Scorpene leak took place in France: Navy chief

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

"There is a high-level committee which is inquiring into the Scorpene leak on our side," Admiral Lanba said.

At MEA meet, a rare political consensus: All agree on UNGA abstention

At MEA meet, a rare political consensus: All agree on UNGA abstention

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Congress leaders have supported the Union government's stand of abstaining from voting in the anti-Russia resolution in the United Nations General Assembly, informed sources on Thursday.

TN assembly okays bill to exempt state from NEET

TN assembly okays bill to exempt state from NEET

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The Bills adopted in 2017 for the same purpose during the AIADMK regime did not get the President's assent.

COVID-19: Delhi to complete house-to-house screening by July 6

COVID-19: Delhi to complete house-to-house screening by July 6

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The plans also state that highly suspected cases testing negative on Rapid Antigen Test should be examined again using the gold standard RT-PCR test.

Veterans, experts laud move to create post of CDS

Veterans, experts laud move to create post of CDS

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The CDS will be senior to the service chiefs and his primary role will be to work towards increasing operational coordination among the army, the navy or the air force and deal with India's national security with a comprehensive approach.

COVID-19 reinfection 'very rare': ICMR DG

COVID-19 reinfection 'very rare': ICMR DG

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The remarks come amid suspected cases of COVID-19 reinfection being reported from abroad and from Indian states like Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, Punjab and Maharashtra.

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The RBI was not party to the decision to demonetize 500 and 1,000-rupee notes, which was taken at the highest level of India's political leadership.

Foxconn Deal: Karnataka Labour Laws In Focus, Tamil Nadu May Follow

Foxconn Deal: Karnataka Labour Laws In Focus, Tamil Nadu May Follow

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Allowing 12-hour shifts for all and night-time work for women was meant to benefit software firms, but is said to have clinched Foxconn's Rs 80 billion investment.

'People have realised Modi's capacity to deliver the goods is exhausted'

'People have realised Modi's capacity to deliver the goods is exhausted'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'What is most distressing is that the revival of the economy, creation of more employment, and reducing poverty are not on the agenda of the government at all.' 'We are an economy on the verge of a demographic disaster.'

Last Muzaffarnagar camp vacated, 483 families move out

Last Muzaffarnagar camp vacated, 483 families move out

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Hounded by biting cold and urgings by senior district officials, as many as 483 riot-hit families camping in Loi village on Tuesday left for "safer places".

Akhilesh govt orders Muzaffarnagar relief camps to shut in 3-4 days

Akhilesh govt orders Muzaffarnagar relief camps to shut in 3-4 days

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Top bureaucrats from Uttar Pradesh visited relief camps in Muzaffarnagar on Monday to convince riot victims to go back home so that they can now be dismantled, reported NDTV.

Moga case: Ownership of bus will not affect probe, says Badal

Moga case: Ownership of bus will not affect probe, says Badal

Rediff.com1 May 2015

It is "absurd to think" that such a brutality will go unpunished due to ownership of the vehicle, says Punjab deputy CM

Indian Railways to generate Rs 2,000 cr from advertisements

Indian Railways to generate Rs 2,000 cr from advertisements

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Railways is keen to generate additional revenues this year.

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The airports chosen for operation, management and development through a public-private partnership model are those in Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.

'Those who politicise...': Jaishankar's jibe at Pak, China

'Those who politicise...': Jaishankar's jibe at Pak, China

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In his address to the high-level UN General Assembly session, Jaishankar said those who politicise the UNSC 1267 Sanctions regime, sometimes even to the extent of defending proclaimed terrorists, do so at their own peril.

Nagaland: Rape accused dragged out of jail custody, lynched

Nagaland: Rape accused dragged out of jail custody, lynched

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

A man, accused of raping a girl, was beaten to death on Thursday after being pulled out of a jail by a mob at Dimapur in Nagaland.

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

"The JNUSU rejects the punishment handed down by the administration on the basis of a farcical committee!" Kanhaiya tweeted.

Modi chairs meet to review security readiness; Rajnath, Sitharaman attend

Modi chairs meet to review security readiness; Rajnath, Sitharaman attend

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review India's security preparedness and the prevailing global scenario in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, government sources said.

UP Medical entrance exam cancelled after paper leak

UP Medical entrance exam cancelled after paper leak

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

The entrance examination to the MBBS course in medical colleges of Uttar Pradesh was canceled on Sunday following leakage of the papers in Ghaziabad. The papers were allegedly leaked out from two nationalized banks where the papers were kept in the safe deposit vault (strong room).

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The CDS will be a four-star general and his salary will be equivalent to that of service chiefs.

BJP's Tripura ally meets Shah to demand separate tribal state

BJP's Tripura ally meets Shah to demand separate tribal state

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The delegation led by Forest minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia, who is also the general secretary of IPFT met Shah on Thursday and submitted a five-point memorandum.

At UNSC, India takes veiled dig at China on terror listing

At UNSC, India takes veiled dig at China on terror listing

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"The fight against impunity is critical to the larger pursuit of securing peace and justice. The Security Council must send an unambiguous and unequivocal message on this count," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the 15-nation UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine 'Fight against impunity'.

Booster dose better at protecting Omicron patients above 65: Study

Booster dose better at protecting Omicron patients above 65: Study

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) analysis showed that around three months after the third jab, protection against hospitalisation among those aged 65 and over remains at about 90 per cent.

SP removed, SHO suspended over suicide of doctor in Rajasthan

SP removed, SHO suspended over suicide of doctor in Rajasthan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Dr Archana Sharma committed suicide on Tuesday due to alleged harassment after police filed an FIR against her under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Hafiz Talha Saeed is a senior leader of the LeT and is the head of the cleric wing of the terrorist organisation.

China blocks blacklisting of Lashkar terrorist at UN

China blocks blacklisting of Lashkar terrorist at UN

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

It is learnt that China placed a hold on the proposal by India and the US to designate Mahmood as a global terrorist under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council.

Why Chinese Leaders Are Rushing To Tibet

Why Chinese Leaders Are Rushing To Tibet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A visit to Tibet appears to have become the new touchstone for expressing fealty to Xi Jinping, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert.

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry said West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh reported a casualty each on Monday, taking the total number of deaths to nine in the country due to COVID-19.

India to post financial sleuths in 4 countries

India to post financial sleuths in 4 countries

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the lead agency to check customs frauds and smuggling, has decided to post officers at India's Mission in New York (US), Singapore, Brussels (Belgium) and in Nepal's Birgunj.

Railways, Air Force pressed into transporting oxygen: PM

Railways, Air Force pressed into transporting oxygen: PM

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Chief ministers of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi are among those who attended the meeting.

With FII money taking wings, govt bends backwards to woo them

With FII money taking wings, govt bends backwards to woo them

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Breather for FIIs: MAT assessments, fresh notices put on hold.

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The panel is expected to suggest various relief measures to put economy back on track as soon as possible, the sources said.

Court raps Delhi Police for filing chargesheet against Kanhaiya without sanctions

Court raps Delhi Police for filing chargesheet against Kanhaiya without sanctions

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

"Why did you file (the chargesheet) without approval? You don't have a legal department," the court said.