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NIA invokes Unlawful Activities Act against Sachin Waze

NIA invokes Unlawful Activities Act against Sachin Waze

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The National Investigation Agency has invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against suspended Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze in connection with the Antilia bomb scare case.

Spent childhood listening to Ramayana, Mahabharata: Obama

Spent childhood listening to Ramayana, Mahabharata: Obama

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'Maybe it was its (India's) sheer size, with one-sixth of the world's population, an estimated two thousand distinct ethnic groups, and more than seven hundred languages spoken,' Obama writes on his fascination of India in his latest book A Promised Land.

Param Bir may be under pressure of central agencies: Cong

Param Bir may be under pressure of central agencies: Cong

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Accusing the BJP of trying to destabilise the Maharashtra government, the Congress on Sunday said former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh, who levelled allegations of corruption against state home minister Anil Deshmukh, might be under pressure of central agencies.

Deshmukh case: ED summons Maha minister Anil Parab

Deshmukh case: ED summons Maha minister Anil Parab

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Raut said the ED notice to Parab was "expected" and the party would fight it legally.

Tatas to retain all Air India employees for at least 1 yr

Tatas to retain all Air India employees for at least 1 yr

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The new owners of Air India will have to retain all the employees of the national carrier for at least one year post which they can offer a VRS. The gratuity, pension fund and post retirement medical benefits of existing and past employees too would be honoured by the new owner, civil aviation secretary Rajiv Bansal said. Tata Sons has emerged as the winning bidder for Air India with the government accepting its Rs 18,000 crore offer to acquire 100 per cent of the debt-laden state-run carrier.

20 years later: India's privatisation story off to 'Maharaja' start

20 years later: India's privatisation story off to 'Maharaja' start

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

With the new owner shelling out Rs 18,000 crore for the buyout of 'Maharaja' this would be the highest ever amount garnered through privatisation or even the cumulative sum garnered through strategic sale in 1999-00 to 2003-04. The government had garnered roughly over Rs 5,000 crore during that five-year period by privatising 10 CPSEs.

Vaze is not Osama, wait till probe is over: Uddhav

Vaze is not Osama, wait till probe is over: Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Facing heat over Assistant Police Inspector Vaze's alleged link to Hiran's mysterious death, the government earlier in the day announced his transfer from the Mumbai crime branch.

Former West Germany and Bayern striker Mueller passes away

Former West Germany and Bayern striker Mueller passes away

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Gerd Mueller netted 68 goals in 62 internationals, including the winner in the 1974 World Cup final, and is third in the all-time list of most goals in the global showpiece tournament with 14, behind Brazilian Ronaldo (15) and German Miroslav Klose (16).

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

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Braving tear gas, water cannons, farmers continue their fight

Braving tear gas, water cannons, farmers continue their fight

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police resorted to lathicharge for a brief time to control protesters who broke barricades. Hours later, they were granted permission to enter Delhi and stage a peaceful protest at Nirankari ground in Burari.

Farmers break barricades in Haryana, reach near Delhi borders

Farmers break barricades in Haryana, reach near Delhi borders

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the farmers who broke barricades in some places in Haryana.

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Paine admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon

Bombay HC to hear Deshmukh's plea against ED summons on Sept 29

Bombay HC to hear Deshmukh's plea against ED summons on Sept 29

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said it would hear on September 29 the plea filed by Maharashtra's former home minister Anil Deshmukh against summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

Court sends Waze to judicial custody till April 23

Court sends Waze to judicial custody till April 23

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The NIA has said its investigation has revealed Waze and other accused had hatched a conspiracy to eliminate Hiran on March 2 and 3.

Coronavirus evolving to be better at becoming airborne: Study

Coronavirus evolving to be better at becoming airborne: Study

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The team led by researchers at the University of Maryland in the United States found that people infected with SARS-CoV-2 exhale infectious virus in their breath, and those infected with the Alpha variant put 43 to 100 times more virus into the air than people infected with the original strains of the virus.

Waze procured explosives found in SUV near Ambani's house: NIA

Waze procured explosives found in SUV near Ambani's house: NIA

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The NIA has CCTV footage which shows the presence of Waze at the spot, the sources said.

Two-judge HC bench to hear Deshmukh's plea against ED summons

Two-judge HC bench to hear Deshmukh's plea against ED summons

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said its division bench (comprising two judges), instead of a single-judge bench, would hear the petition filed by Maharashtra's former home minister Anil Deshmukh against the summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

Bhavai review

Bhavai review

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Had the drama been sustained through the two-hour narrative, Bhavai would have had more impact, feels Joginder Tuteja.

When BJP Is In Trouble, Out Comes Hindutva Card

When BJP Is In Trouble, Out Comes Hindutva Card

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Successive elections have demonstrated that the BJP campaign switches towards polarisation when it is faced with palpable discontent among the electorate, notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic blamed "human error" on Wednesday for a mistake in his Australian immigration paperwork and apologised for breaking isolation for a photoshoot when he had COVID-19 last month.

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

He slammed the Samajwadi Party for being sympathetic towards terrorists and claimed that the previous government headed by it had sought to withdraw cases against several terror accused as 'a return gift'.

Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap, clean & battery-powered

Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap, clean & battery-powered

Rediff.com29 May 2022

India has a history of jugaad, and retrofitting vehicles is one such manifestation of the legendary Indian skill. Not so long ago autorickshaws and small Marutis used to strap on subsidised LPG cylinders and power themselves to a cheap ride. There were the odd explosions, lives were lost, but the jugaad continued. Then compressed natural gas (CNG) was introduced in Delhi following a court order. Initially, customised CNG kits were fitted to conventional (internal combustion engine or ICE) autos cheaply, enabling commuting at less than half of what you would cough up for diesel. The industry is better organised now with Suzuki and Hyundai designing CNG-fired vehicles, and Mahindra and TVS manufacturing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-powered three wheelers.

Amazon-Future dispute: Kishore Biyani may look for mutual settlement

Amazon-Future dispute: Kishore Biyani may look for mutual settlement

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Experts say Future group will look for an out-of-court settlement with help from Reliance in the Amazon matter.

Vodafone Idea's position may be tough even post relief measures: Report

Vodafone Idea's position may be tough even post relief measures: Report

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Vodafone Idea's cash flow analysis indicates that its situation may remain challenging even after any relief measures, and the telco needs "meaningful capital infusion" with a long gestation period to become competitive, a report by Credit Suisse said on Wednesday. The report expects Airtel to be "well placed" in either of the scenarios, of two-private-operator sector, or three private operators post an industry repair. The note by Credit Suisse on the Indian telecom sector said there has been increasing interest among investors to evaluate valuations of Bharti Airtel and Indus Towers under two situations, in the wake of recent developments.

What happens to Air India's Rs 16,000 cr unpaid bills?

What happens to Air India's Rs 16,000 cr unpaid bills?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The government will transfer about Rs 16,000 crore of unpaid fuel bills and other pending dues that Air India owes to suppliers, to a special purpose vehicle before handing over the loss-making airline to the Tata Group, a senior official said. Air India Assets Holding Ltd (AIAHL), which will hold non-core assets of Air India such as land and building, will also be saddled with 75 per cent of the airline's debt that the Tata Group is not taking over. Besides the debt, the excess liability going to AIAHL comprises unpaid fuel bills to oil companies, airport operators and vendors, said Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary to the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management - the department running the privatisation programme of the government.

Anil Deshmukh's lawyer arrested for 'trying to subvert' probe

Anil Deshmukh's lawyer arrested for 'trying to subvert' probe

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The CBI has arrested former Maharashtra Home minister Anil Deshmukh's lawyer Anand Daga for allegedly trying to subvert the probe against him, officials said.

CBI arrests its SI for receiving bribe in Deshmukh case

CBI arrests its SI for receiving bribe in Deshmukh case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The central agency Wednesday examined Deshmukh's son-in-law Gaurav Chaturvedi and lawyer Anand Daga in over its probe after which an FIR was registered, they said.

10 Habits To Help You Sleep Better

10 Habits To Help You Sleep Better

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Lack of sleep affects your mood, brain performance, and overall health besides increasing the risk of many diseases like heart disease, obesity, dementia, and stroke.

Don't want to be 'another Stan Swamy': Sachin Waze to get treatment

Don't want to be 'another Stan Swamy': Sachin Waze to get treatment

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The cost of such treatment is to be borne by Waze and his family, the court said.

This bookshop in China is beyond magical!

This bookshop in China is beyond magical!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

A dreamlike bookstore that just opened in Sichuan, China has gone viral on social media and we can't help but call this book space nothing short of spellbinding. Take a look...

If US can kill Osama in Pakistan, why can't India: Jaitley

If US can kill Osama in Pakistan, why can't India: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Jaitely's statement comes amidst the escalating tension between Indian and Pakistan.

Delhi records coldest November morning in at least 14 yrs

Delhi records coldest November morning in at least 14 yrs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The city also witnessed cold wave conditions, as the minimum temperature was less than 10 degrees Celsius and five notches below normal, according to Mahesh Palawat, an expert at Skymet Weather, a private forecasting agency.

India trashes Pak's claims of Delhi sponsoring terrorism

India trashes Pak's claims of Delhi sponsoring terrorism

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The so-called claims of 'proof' against India enjoy no credibility, are fabricated and represent figments of imagination, the MEA said.

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The PSG frontline is already formidable, with Messi's former Barca team mate Neymar and young France striker Kylian Mbappe seen as two of the best players on the planet.

Wow! Is That A NEW Beach In Mumbai?

Wow! Is That A NEW Beach In Mumbai?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Transformed! The Mahim Reti Bunder Beach gets a facelift.

Mumbai top cop shifted to facilitate Waze probe: Maha HM

Mumbai top cop shifted to facilitate Waze probe: Maha HM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

A day after Param Bir Singh was shunted out as Mumbai police commissioner, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday said he was transferred after some of his colleagues committed 'serious and unforgivable mistakes'.

Recipe to rescue India's telecom sector, specially Vodafone Idea

Recipe to rescue India's telecom sector, specially Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Measures reportedly being mulled by the government to ease telecom industry's stress and fundraising may give Vodafone Idea the much-needed breather, but structural issue undermining the sector can be fixed only with "sizable" tariff hike for 4G prepaid customers, according to a note by Edelweiss. It further observed that as Voda Idea's large liabilities are falling due, and given the impending launch of JioPhone Next (whose rollout timeline has now been pushed to before Diwali), "the sooner the government measures as well as tariff hikes are rolled out, the better it is". It is pertinent to mention here that the telecom sector has been keenly watching out for the relief package, which could include redefinition of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) to exclude non-telecom items, cut in levies such as Spectrum Usage Charges and easier terms and conditions for surrendering radiowaves to the government.

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.

CBI quizzes ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh for 8 hours

CBI quizzes ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh for 8 hours

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Deshmukh denied the allegations raised against him by Singh during questioning and told the officers that they were an attempt to malign the image of the state government, sources said.

Air India sale: Deal process to conclude by Sep

Air India sale: Deal process to conclude by Sep

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The government has initiated the process for inviting financial bids for the sale of national carrier Air India and the deal is likely to conclude by September, sources said. Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group was among the "multiple" entities that had put in preliminary bids for buying loss-making Air India in December last year. The sources said that after analysing the preliminary bids, eligible bidders were given access to the Virtual Data Room (VDR) of Air India, following which investors' queries were answered.