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No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as city police commissioner.

SC moved over Asthana's appointment as Delhi Police chief

SC moved over Asthana's appointment as Delhi Police chief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court was informed on Tuesday that a petition challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre Indian Police Service officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner has also been filed before the Supreme Court.

Nikhat selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers

Nikhat selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Nikhat from Telengana was handed the fourth spot in the 51 kg category which already has the six-time World Champion MC Mary Kom, RSPB's Jyoti Gulia and Haryana's Ritu Grewal as other contenders.

FIR against Ramdev in Jaipur over COVID-19 drug claim

FIR against Ramdev in Jaipur over COVID-19 drug claim

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Four others MD of Ramdev-promoted Patanjali Ayurved Acharya Balkrishna; Director of National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMS), Jaipur, B S Tomar; his son Anurag Tomar; and senior scientist Anurag Varshney have also been named in the FIR, he said.

5 healthy welcome drinks

5 healthy welcome drinks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Jyoti Negi, expert, Momspresso, shows you how to delight your guests with simple fruit shakes.

PIX: Kajol plays sindoor khela with Karan Johar

PIX: Kajol plays sindoor khela with Karan Johar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Kajol and Rani and their friends celebrated Shubho Bijoya with sindoor khela, and made pretty pictures.

BJP-led alliance all set for second term in Assam

BJP-led alliance all set for second term in Assam

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The BJP-led alliance in Assam is all set to form the government for the second successive term winning 72 of the 102 seats declared so far and is leading in three others.

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'Section 153A is not meant to protect fragile sentiments of the majority Hindu community who choose to get offended by slogans celebrating the success of the Pakistani cricket team.'

30 cos may float IPOs in Oct-Nov to mop up Rs 45,000 cr

30 cos may float IPOs in Oct-Nov to mop up Rs 45,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Hectic fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) is expected in October-November, with at least 30 companies are looking to collectively raise over Rs 45,000 crore through initial share-sales, merchant banking sources said. Of the total fundraising, a large chunk would be garnered by technology-driven companies. The successful IPO of food delivery company Zomato, which was overwhelmingly subscribed by over 38 times, encouraged new-age tech companies to come out with their primary share-sales.

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Not just in the hostel, but in college too, they would block his way in the corridor; snatch his mobile; make him get up from where he was sitting; crowd around him in the mess; drag him into their room and threaten to hit him with a belt.

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Thursday termed as "copy-paste" a petition filed before it challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner and warned the petitioner that such activity shall not be repeated in the future.

'It won't be good for social health of Maharashtra'

'It won't be good for social health of Maharashtra'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

If the Bhima Koregaon commission is terminated before completing its work, the people affected by the violence 'would feel cheated'.

Modi minister courts controversy with abusive speech

Modi minister courts controversy with abusive speech

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party, Union Minister of State Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Monday used abusive words to urge voters to choose between candidates.

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Where does one find a man who shows no bitterness or animosity towards Hindus, even after a frenzied Hindu mob burnt his house down?, Jyoti Punwani asks in this tribute to a truly extraordinary Indian.

Delhi close to herd immunity: Sero-Survey

Delhi close to herd immunity: Sero-Survey

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The survey has found that in one district, 50-60 per cent of the sampled population has developed antibodies to COVID-19, they said.

Mason's son scores 600/600 in Karnataka PUC

Mason's son scores 600/600 in Karnataka PUC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

A teenager who doesn't need to be told to study, who makes no demands on his parents even while preparing for his board exams -- and then goes on to score a perfect 100%.

'Dasari Narayana Rao was on a different level'

'Dasari Narayana Rao was on a different level'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Jeetendra remembers one of his favourite directors.

'Facebook lover' kills woman, self after meeting her in Jabalpur

'Facebook lover' kills woman, self after meeting her in Jabalpur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

In a `met-on-Facebook' love story gone horribly wrong, a 22-year-old youth shot dead a woman twice his age and then committed suicide after realising that she had cheated about her looks, age and marital status.

INTERESTING Web series COMING UP!

INTERESTING Web series COMING UP!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the new shows on our plate.

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'One police officer told me that trials take forever, conviction rates are low.' 'So one way to judge states' performance on handling crime is through the 'recovery rate' of their police.' 'The fastest way to get recovery is by torturing the accused.'

Future Retail gets relief from Delhi HC in RIL case

Future Retail gets relief from Delhi HC in RIL case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Monday said the Delhi high court has ruled that statutory authorities cannot be restrained from acting in accordance with law and stayed a previous order on status quo of its Rs 24,713 crore deal with Reliance. Updating stock exchanges about the court ruling, FRL said a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh has stayed the operation and effect of order passed by single Judge J R Midha on February 2. "...inter alia, for the prima facie reason that the company is not a party to the Shareholders Agreement dated August 22, 2019 executed between Amazon, Future Coupons Private Limited and the Promoters of FRL, under which arbitration was initiated by Amazon in Singapore," FRL said.

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.

IT rules don't apply to search engine, Google tells HC

IT rules don't apply to search engine, Google tells HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Google LLC has contended that the information technology rules for digital media are not applicable to its search engine, and urged the Delhi high court on Wednesday to set aside a single judge order which applied the rules on the company while dealing with an issue related to removal of offending content from the internet.

Public holiday declared in Tamil Nadu ahead of Cyclone Nivar

Public holiday declared in Tamil Nadu ahead of Cyclone Nivar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

IMD said on Tuesday that the cyclone has a wind speed of 100-110 kmph and gusting to 120 kmph. The coastal areas of Tamil Nadu are expected to receive heavy rain between November 23-26.

'This fight is not just about Father Stan Swamy'

'This fight is not just about Father Stan Swamy'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'Father Stan was concerned about other innocents who may be implicated and put inside without the slightest proof, the way he was.'

Veterans honour their fallen, respect their Commander

Veterans honour their fallen, respect their Commander

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee, along with the Defence Chiefs and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar were also present to pay homage on the 50th anniversary for the brave who sacrificed their all for the greater good.

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'We completed Rs 17 trillion worth of projects in the first term and currently Rs 9 trillion worth of contracts are under construction.'

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Rediff.com20 May 2021

It looks unlikely that a proper plan was in place or else the deaths could have been averted, reports Jyoti Mukul.

Modi continues 'safa' tradition, sports saffron 'bandhej' turban

Modi continues 'safa' tradition, sports saffron 'bandhej' turban

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Turbans have been a highlight of the prime minister's sartorial choices at Independence Day and Republic Day events. Modi had sported a multi-coloured turban when he gave his sixth Independence Day speech from the rampants of the Red Fort last year after securing a second term. For his maiden Independence Day address as the prime minister in 2014, Modi had opted for a Jodhpuri bandhej turban in bright red colour with green at the tail.

Do you know who the undergraduates ministers are?

Do you know who the undergraduates ministers are?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

8 ministers in Modi Sarkar.2 are undergraduates.

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'If a hero wanted Mr Rafi to sing for him, naturally it had to be him.' 'Then if it was Dilip Kumar, who is a soft-spoken man, he naturally wanted Talat Mehmood.' 'Raj Kapoor wanted only Mukesh. Now you tell me, where did I stand a chance?'

Home on Valentine's Day? Watch these Web series!

Home on Valentine's Day? Watch these Web series!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Home on Valentine's Day? Watch these Web series!

Veteran CPI-M leader Shyamal Chakraborty succumbs to COVID-19

Veteran CPI-M leader Shyamal Chakraborty succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Chakraborty, an ardent trade unionist and a former Rajya Sabha member, was admitted to the hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19 on July 30.

Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in final of trials

Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in final of trials

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Six-time World champion M C Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen will clash in the 51kg category final of the women's boxing trials for next year's 2020 Tokyo Olympic Qualifiers after claiming unanimous victories in their respective first-round bouts, in New Delhi, on Friday. Former junior World champion Zareen defeated reigning national champion Jyoti Gulia, while multiple-time Asian champion Mary Kom got the better of Ritu Grewal.

'Mamata is a very good actor'

'Mamata is a very good actor'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Mamata has used minorities only as her vote bank.' 'In her entire election campaign Mamata did not utter a single sentence against the RSS.'

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

PIX: Rani Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor celebrate Durga Puja

PIX: Rani Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor celebrate Durga Puja

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Finally, Rani makes an appearance!

What's Urvashi doing with singer Guru Randhawa?

What's Urvashi doing with singer Guru Randhawa?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The duo strode the ramp together at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The identification of host dependency factors mediating virus infection may provide key insights into effective molecular targets for developing broadly acting antiviral therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 and other deadly coronavirus strains, according to the researchers.