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Sebi slaps Rs 15 crore fine on Sharekhan

Sebi slaps Rs 15 crore fine on Sharekhan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Busting a major 'front running' case in the stock market, Sebi on Friday ordered impounding of unlawful gains worth nearly Rs 15 crore (Rs 150 million) from brokerage firm Sharekhan and 15 other entities.

'Quran does not encourage polygamy'

'Quran does not encourage polygamy'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Due to lack of understanding or patriarchal misinterpretation, a common notion was generated that if you are a Muslim man you can marry four times.'

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The bill, Trump said, 'would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in half a century'.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A week in the office and the Uttar Pradesh chief minister was at it in full throttle.

'Bihar's women feel very strongly about banning alcohol'

'Bihar's women feel very strongly about banning alcohol'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'We like to believe that it's the politicians who impose such bans. But it's the womenfolk of Bihar who made Nitish Kumar enact the ban,' says Ashis Nandy.

'ICC have idea on who match-fixers are'

'ICC have idea on who match-fixers are'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Fans will watch corruption free World Cup with confidence, says chief executive.

Top ministers, stars take part in Modi@2 gala event

Top ministers, stars take part in Modi@2 gala event

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Top Union ministers on Saturday joined a gala event, which had a smattering of Bollywood actors, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, aimed at publicising the "achievements" of the Narendra Modi government on completion of two years in office.

Dhaka, Delhi bonded under Beijing's shadow

Dhaka, Delhi bonded under Beijing's shadow

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Sheikh Hasina-Narendra Modi summit put India-Bangladesh ties on a firmer pitch. Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) takes stock.

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

If Donald Trump moves into the White House and his family continues to receive any benefit from the company, during or even after his presidency, almost every foreign policy decision he makes will raise serious conflicts of interest and ethical quagmires, says Newsweek.

Sebi proposes joint task force to check illicit money pooling

Sebi proposes joint task force to check illicit money pooling

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Most companies do not provide correct and complete information to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and Sebi.

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Projects to pay for clean up if environmental damage is found

What Sushma Swaraj assured TN's troubled fishermen

What Sushma Swaraj assured TN's troubled fishermen

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

'The minister said we should stop fishing near the shore and start going for deep sea fishing.'

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Resettlement of refugees elsewhere is not the morally correct solution to the problem for it lets the perpetrators off the hook.

Those who consider India their country, should treat cow as mother: Jharkhand CM

Those who consider India their country, should treat cow as mother: Jharkhand CM

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

He said it was due to the degradation of moral values that social evils such as rapes, cow slaughter and other evils are happening in the society.

Mo Farah coach used prohibited drug infusions, says newspaper

Mo Farah coach used prohibited drug infusions, says newspaper

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Alberto Salazar, the coach of Britain's Olympic champion Mo Farah, has been accused of using prohibited infusions of supplements to improve the performance of his runners, the Sunday Times reported citing a leaked United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) report.

Obama announces three major immigration reforms

Obama announces three major immigration reforms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

It does not apply to anyone who might come to America illegally in the future. It does not grant citizenship, or the right to stay here permanently, or offer the same benefits that citizens receive, the President said.

Sikka holds firm in face of whistleblower charge: 'Change we must'

Sikka holds firm in face of whistleblower charge: 'Change we must'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Infosys has said it will look into allegations that $200-million Panaya deal was significantly overvalued.

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Trump said that his proposal should be supported by both parties (Republican and Democratic) as a fair compromise -- one where nobody gets everything they want, but where the country gets the critical reforms it needs.

Trump's wall no concern with CONCACAF's likely joint World Cup bid

Trump's wall no concern with CONCACAF's likely joint World Cup bid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The CONCACAF region is widely viewed as favourite to host the 2026 tournament given FIFA rules that restrict Europe and Asia from hosting again so quickly.

RSS-backed SJM declares 2017 'anti-China year'

RSS-backed SJM declares 2017 'anti-China year'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

'I will be happy if walls are built between India and China!' 'We are going to nooks and corners of the country to make ordinary people realise the need to buy Indian goods so that our workers get jobs.'

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'If you allow Walmart to operate in India, our manufacturing will finish completely.' 'What will happen to Narendra D Modi's dream then? There will be no Make in India.'

US Supreme Court rejects Rajat Gupta's appeal against insider trading

US Supreme Court rejects Rajat Gupta's appeal against insider trading

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Gupta is scheduled to be released from prison in March, 2016.

Three oil PSUs move SC for modification of Aadhaar order

Three oil PSUs move SC for modification of Aadhaar order

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Three oil PSUs have moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its earlier order that Aadhaar card is not mandatory and no person should suffer for want of it in getting benefits of government schemes.

SC agrees to hear Centre's plea on Aadhaar card

SC agrees to hear Centre's plea on Aadhaar card

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam said that the plea of the Centre would be taken up for hearing on October 8.

India's GDP figures show sharp industry revival

India's GDP figures show sharp industry revival

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Index of industrial production data had also shown that the sector grew at 3.1 per cent after contracting in the previous quarters.

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'You had earlier sent a Prime Minister from Assam (referring to Manmohan Singh) whom people do not even remember now'

Former CM Kamat is a habitual offender, says Goa Police

Former CM Kamat is a habitual offender, says Goa Police

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Describing former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat as a "habitual offender involved in corrupt practices", the Goa crime branch has alleged before a court in Panaji that he "actively participated" in the conspiracy and was among the beneficiaries in Louis Berger bribery case.

Burdens the Supreme Court must shed

Burdens the Supreme Court must shed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The power of judicial review is being stretched to breaking point.

BJP to extend support if Manjhi manages to get 30 JD-U MLAs: Sources

BJP to extend support if Manjhi manages to get 30 JD-U MLAs: Sources

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The BJP has offered support to Jitan Ram Manjhi if he assures the support of 30 JD-U MLAs in return.

Rawat rejects BJP allegations, calls the party 'desperate'

Rawat rejects BJP allegations, calls the party 'desperate'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's allegations of corruption against him over alleged changes in liquor policy saying the party was "desperate" and making the charge to deflect national attention from scams involving its top leaders.

How to make the people use toilets

How to make the people use toilets

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Lack of sanitation is leading to avoidable deaths of infants, and underweight and stunted children.

Rs 500, 1000 notes scrapped; ATMs, banks closed tomorrow

Rs 500, 1000 notes scrapped; ATMs, banks closed tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The people of India have 50 days, from November 10 to December 30, to deposit notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 in any Bank or Post Office.

SC order on coal blocks: Rs 2-lakh-crore investments at stake

SC order on coal blocks: Rs 2-lakh-crore investments at stake

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

CEOs fear any change in status of the mines will mean disruption in production, loss of investment and increased production cost for user industries.

The Aadhaar tragedy

The Aadhaar tragedy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The BJP would seem just the sort of party that would embrace Aadhaar. Every other page of its manifesto makes some reference to changing governance in this country. So why is there no discernible difference in the positions of the BJP-led government towards Aadhaar and the dysfunctional approach of Chidambaram under the United Progressive Alliance, asks Rahul Jacob.

'Don't we have any value as human beings?'

'Don't we have any value as human beings?'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'Haven't you heard of the magical EVM machines? They can negate all our votes.' 'There is no hope. Modi is India's Putin.'

Are 54 Indians in Pakistan jails dead or alive, asks SC

Are 54 Indians in Pakistan jails dead or alive, asks SC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The court then directed the government to pay the salary and retirement benefits to the dependents of the PoWs.

PCB to review Saleem Malik's life ban

PCB to review Saleem Malik's life ban

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board will review the life ban for match fixing imposed on the country's former captain Saleem Malik on the recommendation of a judicial inquiry commission, PCB chairman Najam Sethi said on Tuesday.

'BJP is using Kovind only as a symbol'

'BJP is using Kovind only as a symbol'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'The BJP will never do anything substantial to empower Dalits.'

Modi assures Badal on welfare of Sikhs in Gujarat

Modi assures Badal on welfare of Sikhs in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Dismissing claims that Sikhs settled in Gujarat had been deprived of their land rights, Chief Minister Narendra Modi has assured his Punjab counterpart Prakash Singh Badal about their welfare.