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2nd phase of vaccine to cover 60+, include private centres

2nd phase of vaccine to cover 60+, include private centres

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The second phase of Covid-19 vaccination in India will begin from March ,1 in which people above 60 years of age and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities will be vaccinated, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday.

We'll be kingmakers, says BTP amid Rajasthan crisis

We'll be kingmakers, says BTP amid Rajasthan crisis

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The BTP chief said the party is now extending support to Gehlot after an assurance that its demands related to the development of tribal areas will be met.

Then VC asked cops to enter Jadavpur Univ: RTI reply

Then VC asked cops to enter Jadavpur Univ: RTI reply

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The cops' RTI reply does clear the air about the varsity chief's role on that eventful night. The letter, however, fails to explain how his 'unarmed police' resorted to merciless lathi-charge, video footage of which was broadcast by many television channels.

Kasab was supposed to die a Hindu: Maria

Kasab was supposed to die a Hindu: Maria

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

While describing LeT's plan to project the 26/11 attack as "Hindu Terror", Maria wrote, "If everything went according to plan, Kasab would have died as Chaudhari and the media would have blamed 'Hindu terrorists' for the attack."

Sena, Cong-NCP discuss common minimum programme

Sena, Cong-NCP discuss common minimum programme

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Thackeray held talks with Thorat, former chief minister Ashok Chavan and another senior Congress leader, Manikrao Thakare, at a suburban hotel.

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

"Selling military hardware to Pakistan -- with a generous subsidy from American taxpayers -- is no way to convince them to become responsible players in the international community and assist in the fight against terrorism," Rand Paul said.

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Indian cricket's one-time power centre Mumbai has lost its permanent voting status as per the new constitution of the Indian Cricket Board finalised by the Committee of Administrators (COA) appointed by the Supreme Court of India.

'Accidents were waiting to happen and it happened'

'Accidents were waiting to happen and it happened'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'The lay of the runway is not at all safe.' 'Even operating a 737 is dangerous there.' 'During the monsoon, they must ban landing on runway 10.'

India's largest telecom firm is finally born

India's largest telecom firm is finally born

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

With the new entity coming in force, Bharti Airtel will lose the tag of India's biggest telecom service provider to the new entity.

US doing 'very serious' investigation against China: Trump

US doing 'very serious' investigation against China: Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Trump indicated that his administration is looking at a bigger compensation from Beijing than the $140 billion being sought by Germany over the coronavirus pandemic.

SC sets Oct 18 deadline to complete Ayodhya case hearing

SC sets Oct 18 deadline to complete Ayodhya case hearing

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The SC also said that if parties to the case want to amicably resolve the matter through mediation, they can still go ahead with it.

We might have made some mistakes: Shah on migrants

We might have made some mistakes: Shah on migrants

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'We might have lacked somewhere but our commitment was absolute. We might have made mistakes and fallen short to some extent. We might not have done something but what did you do'

Maoists call bandh in Junglemahal on Oct 22

Maoists call bandh in Junglemahal on Oct 22

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Virtually throwing a challenge to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has given a seven-day deadline to them to lay down arms, the Maoists on Wednesday called a 24-hour bandh in Junglemahal on October 22 - the day the deadline ends.

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Admiral Puri says it would be wasteful to buy a foreign helicopter, pay for transfer of technology, and develop manufacturing capability in an Indian private sector strategic partner when all this already exists with HAL.

BCCI officials to sign 'no conflict of interest' undertaking

BCCI officials to sign 'no conflict of interest' undertaking

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

State associations have received a letter from BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur instructing all office-bearers to declare their business interests and sign the undertaking.

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday handed over a job letter to Ravinder's wife.

Awaiting actionable inputs on AirAsia: govt on Mistry charge

Awaiting actionable inputs on AirAsia: govt on Mistry charge

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

"We are waiting for any input from any quarter," Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey said, adding, "We have not received anything so far".

Fraud case: 'Chidambaram DID NOT see controversial file'

Fraud case: 'Chidambaram DID NOT see controversial file'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The home ministry on Thursday said Home Minister P Chidambaram did not have any role in the withdrawal of three FIRs against a Delhi-based hotelier, who was accused of cheating and forgery and is said to be a former client of the minister.

Adani scores over Patanjali, declared highest bidder for debt-ridden Ruchi Soya

Adani scores over Patanjali, declared highest bidder for debt-ridden Ruchi Soya

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Ruchi Soya was admitted to the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) in December 2017 and owes lenders Rs 12,000 crore.

'Banning BlackBerry will be counterproductive'

'Banning BlackBerry will be counterproductive'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

In a letter to Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar, Canada-based Research In Motion, makers of BlackBerry, virtually refused to provide an intercepting technology for its BlackBerry Enterprise Server and said it had provided options to Law Enforcement Agencies within India's existing techno-legal framework.

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What will a split in the AIADMK mean for Tamil Nadu?

Tata Nano for Pakistan? Industrialist hopes so

Tata Nano for Pakistan? Industrialist hopes so

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The Tata Nano, the world's cheapest car, could be cruising on Pakistani roads if the governments of India and Pakistan remove bottlenecks standing in the way of joint ventures and investments between the two countries.

India, Qatar sign agreements on visas, cyberspace, investments

India, Qatar sign agreements on visas, cyberspace, investments

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Modi and the Qatari Prime Minister, who is in New Delhi on his first visit, discussed enhancing cooperation in defence and security, in particular in cyber security and agreed on joint action to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing.

Insurance related questions? Here's expert advice

Insurance related questions? Here's expert advice

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Bike insurance? Car insurance? Health insurance? Roopam Asthana answers them all.

MCA writes to BCCI on difficulties in implementing Lodha reforms

MCA writes to BCCI on difficulties in implementing Lodha reforms

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Spelling out practical problems it has encountered in implementing the Justice Lodha committee's reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its affiliates in totality, Mumbai Cricket Association said it already has in place measures that, by and large, jell well with the reform process.

REJECT JPC report on 2G spectrum scam: BJP to LS Speaker

REJECT JPC report on 2G spectrum scam: BJP to LS Speaker

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Yashwant Sinha, Bharatiya Janata Party's member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G spectrum scam, on Saturday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar requesting her to reject the panel's report.

BCCI bans Pragyan Ojha for illegal action

BCCI bans Pragyan Ojha for illegal action

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has finally banned discarded India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha from bowling in competitive matches due to suspect action.

Why is an honest PM scared of being probed by Lokpal: Team Hazare

Why is an honest PM scared of being probed by Lokpal: Team Hazare

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Civil society led by Anna Hazare on Monday hit back at the government over the charge that it was undermining Parliament and Constitution and asked why an "honest" man like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is "scared" of being investigated by the Lokpal.

AIFF-IMG and I-League club representatives to meet tomorrow

AIFF-IMG and I-League club representatives to meet tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The I-League Professional Football Clubs Association (IPFCA) decided on a 6-member representation to meet the AIFF in response to their request for a meeting.

Vodafone, Essar feud heats up

Vodafone, Essar feud heats up

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

UK telecom giant Vodafone has alleged that its Indian joint venture partner, the Essar group, may be involved in violation of insider-trading regulations. The dispute between the two came into the open after Essar proposed a reverse merger of group company Essar Telecom Holdings (ETHPL) into listed entity Indian Securities (ISL).

Force Motors, NEOMAN tie-up on truck mfg

Force Motors, NEOMAN tie-up on truck mfg

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group plans to set up manufacturing facilities for trucks and buses in joint venture with India's Force Motors Ltd at an estimated investment of euro300 million.

Force, MN in truck making JV

Force, MN in truck making JV

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

All problems to be resolved in 2020: Sahara's Subrata Roy

All problems to be resolved in 2020: Sahara's Subrata Roy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Two esteemed foreign investors with huge funds are coming with us in our real estate and city development businesses.'

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

Unitech Wireless chairman asked to step down

Unitech Wireless chairman asked to step down

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Norwegian firm Telenor, the majority partner in Uninor, has asked Sanjay Chandra to step down from the post of Chairman of Unitech Wireless in the wake of ongoing 2G court case.

Bank unions threaten 2-day nation-wide strike from May 30

Bank unions threaten 2-day nation-wide strike from May 30

Rediff.com11 May 2018

During the negotiations held on May 5, IBA made two unacceptable propositions including an offer of 2 per cent hike in the wage bill cost as on March 31, 2017

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'There are more young people in Assam who are unemployed than possibly anywhere else.'

Supreme Court removes BCCI chief Thakur, secretary Shirke

Supreme Court removes BCCI chief Thakur, secretary Shirke

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Monday removed Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, while secretary Ajay Shirke was also removed from his post.

Select Champions Trophy squad immediately: COA to BCCI

Select Champions Trophy squad immediately: COA to BCCI

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Irked by the delaying tactics of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the Supreme-Court appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) on Thursday instructed the Indian Cricket Board to "immediately announce the Champions Trophy squad".