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BCCI in soup over 'halal meat' mandate for Team India

BCCI in soup over 'halal meat' mandate for Team India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

A row involving the BCCI erupted on Tuesday after it emerged that only 'halal' meat has been recommended for the Indian cricketers during their stay in Kanpur for the first Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday.

HC rejects petition against TN govt's NEET panel

HC rejects petition against TN govt's NEET panel

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The Madras high court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Tamil Nadu government constituting a panel on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), saying it was not contrary to the orders of the Supreme Court on the matter.

Ambrose sends AIFF legal notice, denies sexual misconduct charges

Ambrose sends AIFF legal notice, denies "sexual misconduct" charges

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

State officials "not happy" after meeting with CoA

Fed up of containment zone tag, Odisha mob runs riot

Fed up of containment zone tag, Odisha mob runs riot

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Unable to get a favourable response from the police personnel, the crowd manhandled them and pelted them with stones, the officer said. The protesters also uprooted the barricades that were put up around the containment zones and vandalised a police control room, he said. As the agitators burnt tyres in the area, some portions of the bamboo barricades caught fire. At least a dozen policemen and a journalist covering the incident suffered injuries in the attack. All of them were hospitalised.

No rape cases post 72 hrs, says Bangladesh woman judge; relieved of duties

No rape cases post 72 hrs, says Bangladesh woman judge; relieved of duties

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has relieved a woman judge of court duties after she made a controversial observation in her judgment that the police should not register a rape case 72 hours after the offence was committed.

Using a relative's ATM card? DON'T

Using a relative's ATM card? DON'T

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The bank can declare a withdrawal by you as illegal and deny any remedy in case a problem arises.

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Friday visited several forward areas in eastern Ladakh and carried out a comprehensive review of India's operational preparedness in the backdrop of its prolonged military standoff with China in the mountainous region.

Anti-CAA protest outside Jamia continues for 8th day

Anti-CAA protest outside Jamia continues for 8th day

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The students asked how many detention centres will the government build if all Muslims, Christians and other minorities are "outsiders" and "illegal migrants".

Mamata writes to PM, says won't release chief secy

Mamata writes to PM, says won't release chief secy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to withdraw the Centre's order recalling Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, and said her government 'is not releasing' the top bureaucrat.

Akhilesh sacks 2 ministers facing allegations of corruption

Akhilesh sacks 2 ministers facing allegations of corruption

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The action comes close on the heels of Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav sounding a warning to party leaders, saying that action needed to be taken against those involved in land grabbing and other corrupt activities if the party wanted to return to power in the 2017 assembly elections.

Vodafone withdraw plea against DoT from court

Vodafone withdraw plea against DoT from court

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Vodafone had contended in its plea that DoT instead of signing and executing the ULs had at the last moment informed them that their request for deletion of 'restrictive' clauses in licence pertaining to roaming cannot be accepted.

FAQ: What is a living will, passive euthanasia?

FAQ: What is a living will, passive euthanasia?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

"Human beings have the right to die with dignity." That's what the Supreme Court said on Friday while saying that passive euthanasia is permissible within guidelines. However, what is passive euthanasia? What is a living will? Here's all you need to know on the issue.

Punjab objects to Centre extending BSF jurisdiction

Punjab objects to Centre extending BSF jurisdiction

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Some reports suggest that the Centre has empowered the BSF to conduct searches, arrest suspects and make seizures up to an area of 50 km inside the Indian territory from the international border.

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Why wouldn't so strategically-minded an adversary, such as China, not militarily exploit to the maximum Indian timidity, stupidity, and cupidity all along the LAC and legitimate, as it has done so often in the past, the fait accompli of incremental territorial grabs which, by the way, is its strategy and policy as implemented on the ground?'

WazirX controversy bares crypto's trade secrets in India

WazirX controversy bares crypto's trade secrets in India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A few days back, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the start-up community and public to deal in cryptocurrency with caution because everything that was floating around was not currency. In the first week of August, the country's top nine crypto exchange platforms were summoned by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Hyderabad. The exchanges were questioned for money laundering, especially over a number of Indian non-banking financial companies and their fintech partners for predatory lending practices in violation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and by using tele-callers who misuse personal data and use abusive language to extort high interest rates from the loan takers.

163 workers of garments firm held for Christmas violence in Kerala

163 workers of garments firm held for Christmas violence in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

As many as 163 workers of Kitex garments have been arrested for the Christmas day violence at Kizhakkambalam area of Ernakulam district, a move which the company's managing director claimed was targeted to harm him, his business and his political outfit.

Why Videocon is staring at liquidation

Why Videocon is staring at liquidation

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Before the pandemic hit the world and led to shutdowns, the company had received nearly half a dozen offers. But bidders are now withdrawing. They want to reassess the situation. They want to conserve cash and avoid acquisition.

Indian troops crossed LAC, attacked us, claims China

Indian troops crossed LAC, attacked us, claims China

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

"I am not aware of the information you provided," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said in Beijing when asked about the reports of the Indian casualties at the contested borders. "Our border troops had a high-level meeting and reached important consensus on easing the border situation but astonishingly, on June 15, the Indian troops seriously violated our consensus and twice crossed the border line for illegal activities and provoked and attacked Chinese personnel which led to serious physical conflict between the two sides and China has lodged strong protest and representation with the Indian side," Zhao said.

China pact means no-patrol zone between Finger 3 and Finger 8 for now

China pact means no-patrol zone between Finger 3 and Finger 8 for now

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Under the India-China agreement on the disengagement process in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese army will pull back its troops to east of Finger 8 areas in the northern bank of Pangong lake, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Thursday, in what is seen as a significant step to dial down tensions in the key face-off site.

ED attaches assets worth Rs 4,109 cr in Agri Gold ponzi scheme

ED attaches assets worth Rs 4,109 cr in Agri Gold ponzi scheme

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The ED has attached properties worth Rs 4,109 crore spread across various states in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged ponzi scheme, the agency said on Thursday. The case pertains to the Agri Gold Group of Companies. Three promoters of the group were arrested by the central agency on Tuesday.

India rejects UN chief's offer to mediate on Kashmir

India rejects UN chief's offer to mediate on Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Guterres said in Islamabad that he was concerned over the situation in Kashmir, and that he was ready to mediate between India and Pakistan to resolve the long pending issue.

Bengal passes resolution against Centre's BSF move as BJP protests

Bengal passes resolution against Centre's BSF move as BJP protests

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

West Bengal, which is governed by the Trinamool Congress, became the second state after Congress-ruled Punjab, where such a resolution has been tabled and passed.

Skipped PM's meet as opposition leader was there: Mamata

Skipped PM's meet as opposition leader was there: Mamata

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Alleging that the BJP-led Centre was pursuing 'vendetta politics', West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed to the Union government to withdraw its order recalling Chief Secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay and allow the senior bureaucrat to work for people amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Bill against instant talaq must be compatible with Quran: AIMWPLB

Bill against instant talaq must be compatible with Quran: AIMWPLB

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Holding the AIMPLB responsible for the present state of affairs, Amber said the board never bothered to take (the issue of) triple talaq seriously, and now it was too late.

SC refuses to interfere with transfer order of CBI DSP Bassi

SC refuses to interfere with transfer order of CBI DSP Bassi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde questioned as to why Bassi has not joined his service at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as per the transfer order.

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

These 22 farm bodies were among 32 farmer organisations in Punjab which participated in the over-a-year-long protest against the three central farm laws.

Imran warns of 'direct military confrontation' over Kashmir

Imran warns of 'direct military confrontation' over Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that talks with India can happen only if New Delhi 'reverses' its decision.

Rahul accuses PM of treason, seeks SC appointed probe into Pegasus issue

Rahul accuses PM of treason, seeks SC appointed probe into Pegasus issue

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

He said all his phones have been tapped and his friends informed by intelligence people that this is being done.

Kerala moves SC against decision to lease airport to Adani

Kerala moves SC against decision to lease airport to Adani

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Seeking an interim stay of the high court's verdict, the plea filed through lawyer C K Sasi said that it has challenged the 'arbitrary and illegal action' of the Airports Authority of India in attempting to prefer a particular private concessionaire, Adani Enterprises Ltd, for the operation, management and development of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'I've been illegally detained yet again. Since two days, J-K admin has refused to allow me to visit @parawahid's family in Pulwama. BJP Ministers and their puppets are allowed to move around in every corner of Kashmir but security is a problem only in my case,' Mufti tweeted in English and Urdu.

DDCA ombudsman puts Rajat Sharma's resignation on hold

DDCA ombudsman puts Rajat Sharma's resignation on hold

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Sharma had resigned on Saturday from his post, citing his inability to continue amidst 'various pulls and pressures', though without taking any name.

India strongly rejects China's objection to Naidu's Arunachal Pradesh visit

India strongly rejects China's objection to Naidu's Arunachal Pradesh visit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

China routinely objects to Indian leaders' visits to Arunachal Pradesh to buttress its stand.

Video: Mumbai reacts to Modi's war on black money

Video: Mumbai reacts to Modi's war on black money

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

When Hitesh Harisinghani and Jahnavi Patel hit the streets of Mumbai after Modi's demonitisation announcement, here's what they found.

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The PFI, formed in 2006 in Kerala and headquartered in Delhi, called the raids a gimmick and an attempt to divert attention from the farmers' issue.

SC rejects Congress plea for counting of VVPAT slips in Gujarat

SC rejects Congress plea for counting of VVPAT slips in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The apex court said that a debate on polls reforms can only take place after the election process in the state is over.

Indian troops fired 'warning shots' at PLA, claims China

Indian troops fired 'warning shots' at PLA, claims China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'India's behaviour violated agreements...It's a serious military provocation'

Uproar in LS over Farooq's detention, Kashmir visit of MEPs

Uproar in LS over Farooq's detention, Kashmir visit of MEPs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Opposition leaders also raised the issue of MPs not being allowed to visit Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of its special status, whereas parliamentarians from Europe have been taken to the state, with Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury describing the EU delegation as 'bhade ke tattu' (hirelings).

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'What is critical today in India is confidence of depositors.' 'If you have these kinds of problems spreading like this, the confidence level of a lot of people in the system gets shaken.'

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

CAA doesn't affect any Indian, including Muslims: MHA

CAA doesn't affect any Indian, including Muslims: MHA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The MHA put out a set of FAQs on the Act, seeking to counter a 'misinformation campaign'. It said the Act doesn't have anything to do with the deportation of any foreigner in India.