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Yogi tells police to activate anti-Romeo squads for Navratras

Yogi tells police to activate anti-Romeo squads for Navratras

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Additional chief secretary (information) Navneet Sehgal on Friday said the Mission Shakti will also start on April 10.

Plea to link Aadhaar with property: HC seeks Centre's reply

Plea to link Aadhaar with property: HC seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday asked the Centre to file reply on a plea seeking linking of immovable and movable property documents of citizens with their Aadhaar numbers to curb corruption, black money generation, and benami transactions.

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A total of 19 legislators from the opposition Congress and Aam Aadmi Party were suspended from the Gujarat assembly for a day on Wednesday after they shouted slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party government before walking out of the House over the issue of a fake trainee PSI found undergoing training at a state-run police training academy.

Navy appoints 1st woman commanding officer in naval ship

Navy appoints 1st woman commanding officer in naval ship

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Indian Navy has appointed the first woman commanding officer in a naval ship in sync with its philosophy of 'all roles-all ranks' for female personnel, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday.

UP doctor duped of Rs 60 lakh after 'digital arrest'

UP doctor duped of Rs 60 lakh after 'digital arrest'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Digital house arrest is a tactic where cybercriminals confine victims to their homes in order to scam them. The offenders generate fear by making audio or video calls, frequently posing as law enforcement officers using AI-generated voices or video technology.

OYO asks govt to probe FHRAI's 'illegally-run' executive committee

OYO asks govt to probe FHRAI's 'illegally-run' executive committee

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

IPO-bound hospitality major OYO has written to the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) requesting it to intervene and investigate the running of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and order eviction of erring executive committee members. The hotel aggregator urged the MoT to take necessary action against FHRAI's "illegally run" Executive Committee and its members who are working for self-interest instead of that of small hotel owners. The representation by OYO alleged that FHRAI's actions are detrimental to small hotel owners.

Why is Sebi hesitant to ban retail algos despite obvious illegalities?

Why is Sebi hesitant to ban retail algos despite obvious illegalities?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Because they have become too big and pervasive and the time to regulate is long gone, points out Debashis Basu.

NIA arrests 2 Chhota Shakeel men linked to Dawood for terror financing

NIA arrests 2 Chhota Shakeel men linked to Dawood for terror financing

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The National Investigation Agency has arrested two close aides of gangster Chhota Shakeel for allegedly handling the illegal activities and financial transactions of the crime syndicate controlled by fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, and for indulging in terror financing in the western suburbs of Mumbai, an official said on Friday.

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

SIT inspects HD Revanna's Bengaluru home in woman's abduction case

SIT inspects HD Revanna's Bengaluru home in woman's abduction case

Rediff.com6 May 2024

In the absence of the Revanna family, the SIT team summoned his lawyer, Gopal, for the spot inspection.

Rameshwaram caf blast mastermind, bomber arrested in Bengal

Rameshwaram caf blast mastermind, bomber arrested in Bengal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Adbul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa were traced to their hideout near Kolkata and apprehended by an NIA team, they said.

How Front-Running Hurts MFs, Investors

How Front-Running Hurts MFs, Investors

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Cases of front-running mostly happen when large asset managers and intermediaries are involved in bulk trades as their transaction size is generally big enough to impact the stock price.

CBI files final chargesheet against Kejriwal in liquor policy case

CBI files final chargesheet against Kejriwal in liquor policy case

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Liquor businessman Magunta Sreenivasalu Reddy (a TDP MP) met Kejriwal on March 16, 2021 in his office at the Delhi Secretariat and requested him to provide support in his liquor business in the national capital by tweaking the Excise Policy 2021-22 which was then in the making, the agency said in its chargesheet against K Kavitha.

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.

'Direct Transfer Of Money Is Bribing Voters'

'Direct Transfer Of Money Is Bribing Voters'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'For politicians, winning the next election has become more important than economic stability of the country and broader national interest.'

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The ED made this claim while seeking the 62-year-old Nationalist Congres Party leader's custody for interrogation in the money laundering probe linked to the activities of Ibrahim and his aides.

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

As the Queen star found herself in the middle of a row, with the BJP distancing itself and the Congress attacking it, here's a look at some of the controversies, political and otherwise.

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of 'NRI quota' for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. "This fraud must come to an end now," the apex court said.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

A video of Panchayat Minister Mahendra Singh Sisodia making the remarks at a public meeting in Ruthiyai town here on Wednesday has gone viral on social media.

Haryana cops nab key accused truck driver in DSP murder case from Rajasthan

Haryana cops nab key accused truck driver in DSP murder case from Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Sabbir, alias Mittar, the key accused in the case, was arrested from Rajasthan's Bharatpur district.

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner and other 'targeted' officials from Canada after strongly dismissing Ottawa's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a major downturn in already frosty ties between the two nations.

'Only Then Can We Call Them Urban Naxals'

'Only Then Can We Call Them Urban Naxals'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'Today we know of many X, Y, and Z persons as urban Naxals but can we call these people as such?' 'No, we cannot because we don't have a legal framework for doing that.'

Google removes Parler from Play Store for inciting violence

Google removes Parler from Play Store for inciting violence

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The move by the two Silicon Valley companies came the day when Twitter permanently suspended Trump's account due to "risk of further incitement of violence".

Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba claims house arrest

Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba claims house arrest

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and several other regional party leaders on Monday claimed that they have been placed under house arrest on the fifth anniversary of the reading down of Article 370 of the Constitution that provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

Cops recreate conman Sukesh's meetings with Nikki Tamboli, Sofia Singh in Tihar

Cops recreate conman Sukesh's meetings with Nikki Tamboli, Sofia Singh in Tihar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The police said ever since Chandrasherkar has been jailed, the prison had become a hub of illegal activities which he carried out with the help of jail officials.

After minister's tweet, MHA says no flats for Rohingyas in Delhi

After minister's tweet, MHA says no flats for Rohingyas in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

EWS flats have been constructed by the New Delhi Municipal Council and are located in the Bakkarwala area near Tikri border.

After LAC tension, now China helps Pak boost military infra along LoC

After LAC tension, now China helps Pak boost military infra along LoC

Rediff.com29 May 2024

This move is seen as part of efforts to strengthen China's ties with Pakistan and safeguard Chinese investments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, particularly related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Congress on Sunday called for fixing accountability over the death of three IAS aspirants due to waterlogging in a building in Delhi with Rahul Gandhi asserting that common people are paying the price for irresponsibility of institutions at every level.

14 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bihar

14 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bihar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

At least 10 people died and nine others suffered serious injuries in a massive explosion that took place inside a house in Bhagalpur, Bihar, where the inhabitants were said to be involved in illegal firecracker business, an official said on Friday.

5 Jaish men get life term for recruiting, training youths in terror activities

5 Jaish men get life term for recruiting, training youths in terror activities

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The judge noted that all the convicts were in conspiracy with each other to wage war against India.

ED attaches Indian properties of Sri Lankan behind plot to kill Chandrika

ED attaches Indian properties of Sri Lankan behind plot to kill Chandrika

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has attached Indian assets of a Sri Lankan man and his son as part of a drugs-linked money laundering investigation against them.

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The notice requested Rashid or a representative of his to appear before the district expenditure monitoring committee within two days to address the discrepancy and ensure timely submission of the expenditure report to the Election Commission of India.

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.

Do You Need To Get A New PAN Card?

Do You Need To Get A New PAN Card?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

First things first: For those wondering if they need to reapply, the answer is no.

China lodges protest with India over violent face-off

China lodges protest with India over violent face-off

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

China has alleged that the Indian troops twice crossed the border line on June 15 for "illegal activities and provoked and attacked Chinese personnel" which led to serious physical conflict between the two sides, hours after the Indian Army said the violent face-off took place between the troops during the "de-escalation process" in the Galwan Valley.

Bulldozer action on actor Nagarjuna's convention centre

Bulldozer action on actor Nagarjuna's convention centre

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Nagarjuna in a post on 'X' said they had "not done any actions in violation of law" and the demolition was clearly carried out "wrongfully based on misinformation".

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The bench said the report submitted by the special judge indicates that he has 29 cases with him. In many cases, the trial has begun while in many others the trial is yet to begin.

ED arrest an assault on democracy, says Kejriwal; urges SC to release him

ED arrest an assault on democracy, says Kejriwal; urges SC to release him

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Earlier in the day, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said he will look into Kejriwal's request for an early listing of his plea against a high court order upholding his arrest.