News for 'land row'

Chinese dissident reaches New York, thanks US, China govts

Chinese dissident reaches New York, thanks US, China govts

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who was at the centre of a recent Sino-United States diplomatic row, said he was thankful that Beijing had dealt with the situation with "restraint and calm" as he arrived in the US with his family.

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Nine members of a family were among the deceased in the first incident which took place around 11.15 pm on Wednesday, when Mumbai experienced heavy rains throughout the day, at the New Collector Compound on Abdul Hamid Road in the Malwani area of suburban Malad, the officials said.

England's Sancho to play only in group stages at FIFA U-17 WC

England's Sancho to play only in group stages at FIFA U-17 WC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

But after English FA's intervention, the Bundesliga giants have now allowed the 17-year-old to feature in Steve Cooper's side only for the group stages.

Oscar 2017: The 10 BIGGEST mistakes!

Oscar 2017: The 10 BIGGEST mistakes!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The 89th Annual Academy Awards will go down in history for this.

Tell people the reality of Chinese incursions: Cong to PM

Tell people the reality of Chinese incursions: Cong to PM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Sibal asked Modi to stop doing the politics of "illusion and delusion" and showing "red eyes" to China, and protect Indian territory.

Mission Olympics: Indian Army promises more medals at Tokyo 2020

Mission Olympics: Indian Army promises more medals at Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

They have contributed 11 out of the 69 medals in country's highly successful Asian Games campaign but chief of Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, termed it as only the 'trailer' and claimed that the full length movie will be released during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A scene of a play and a conversation between two key characters were snipped from the first episode Tanashah, a day after the cast and crew of the nine-part starry political saga on Amazon Prime Video once again apologised and said they had decided to implement changes to address the concerns raised.

Sarabjit's sister hopes to meet Zardari in Ajmer

Sarabjit's sister hopes to meet Zardari in Ajmer

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian on death row in Pakistan following his conviction for alleged involvement in bomb attacks, has reached Jaipur in her endavour to meet visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.

Real's Ramos denies blame for Salah injury

Real's Ramos denies blame for Salah injury

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

ergio Ramos has brushed off allegations that he deliberately injured Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah

Check out these fabulous floating homes!

Check out these fabulous floating homes!

Rediff.com12 May 2011

IMFS has tasted success with innovative technology in buildings residential communities.

After arrival of Rafales, Rajnath sends veiled warning to China

After arrival of Rafales, Rajnath sends veiled warning to China

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'Anyone who should be worried about or critical about this new capability of the Indian Air Force, it should be those who want to threaten our territorial integrity'

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Rediff.com19 May 2020

"I have only Rs 200 left with me. I have not even got the refund for the cancelled ticket. We don't have agricultural land back home. I know it will be hard there, but I will be with my family. I am happy having 'roti and chutney' with them," says Jitendra Mahto, a migrant.

UP BJP chief mocks Rahul's Italian lineage, says he belongs to 'gotra Itlus'

UP BJP chief mocks Rahul's Italian lineage, says he belongs to 'gotra Itlus'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Mahendra Nath Pandeysaid that Gandhi has "no gotra", going by the traditional male lineage.

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Most farmers want to give Modi a second chance. They hope that the BJP loses at least 50 seats, so that it is dependent on its coalition partners who will then keep a check on Modi.

10 ways to fight corruption

10 ways to fight corruption

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Former Supreme Court Justice N Santhosh Hegde, the current Lokayukta of Karnataka, outlines ten ways to stem the rot of corruption before it corrodes the very foundation of our nation.

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Monza; F3 driver survives crash

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Monza; F3 driver survives crash

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for their home Italian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday in a qualifying session that ended in farce and with drivers under investigation.

Is Sri Lanka arm-twisting India into talks on fishermen's row?

Is Sri Lanka arm-twisting India into talks on fishermen's row?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Any official-level talks between India and Sri Lanka, without any clear-cut understanding on the livelihood issues, could end up in India having to acknowledge bilaterally even more than what it had no hesitation in accepting in Parliament and outside, says N Sathiya Moorthy

Champions League PICS: Dominant PSG outclass Barca; Liverpool win

Champions League PICS: Dominant PSG outclass Barca; Liverpool win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Dravid controversially 'given out' again

Dravid controversially 'given out' again

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

For the second match in a row, Rahul Dravid found himself at the receiving end of controversial umpiring decisions as he was given out for caught behind in India's second innings in the final Test against England at the Oval.

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The aircraft flew out from the airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux and will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km with air-to-air refuelling and a single stop in the United Arab Emirates before arriving at Ambala airbase on Wednesday, officials said.

Maha:CM's mom-in-law had a stake in Adarsh society

Maha:CM's mom-in-law had a stake in Adarsh society

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has sought information on the row over the allotment of a prime plot of land to Adarsh co-operative housing society but it has now emerged that the members include his late mother-in-law Bhagwati Manoharlal Sharma. Chavan was unavailable for comment. The name of Sharma, who died in July, appears in the official list submitted by the society whose beneficiaries include former services chiefs, politicians and bureaucrats.

The magic of the Gili Islands

The magic of the Gili Islands

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Much of what Gili offers are experiences not strongly defined by geographical coordinates. It's found in the warmth of the locals who love their land, who welcome strangers and find ways to make them feel at home, reveals Nikita Puri.

Visva Bharati demands CBI probe after campus violence

Visva Bharati demands CBI probe after campus violence

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The vandalism at the prestigious university, founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, has snowballed into a major political row, after some ruling TMC supporters and varsity authorities filed police complaints against each other.

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The combined Left parties drew a blank in the polls to the assembly which they had run with an overwhelming majority for 34 long years, with their vote share dwindling to a mere 5.47 per cent in 2021.

Ex-armyman who committed suicide was a Congress worker: VK Singh

Ex-armyman who committed suicide was a Congress worker: VK Singh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Earlier, Singh had said that the "mental state" of Grewal needed to be probed before drawing conclusions about his extreme action.

All's well in the House: Modi grabs Rahul's hand; Sonia, Advani chat

All's well in the House: Modi grabs Rahul's hand; Sonia, Advani chat

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

It was a spectacle of bonhomie in the Central Hall of Parliament as Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted his political adversary Rahul Gandhi warmly grabbing his hand, while Congress President Sonia Gandhi chatted intermittently with BJP veteran L K Advani.

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Baghel led from the front to take on the BJP, led by Raman Singh, after being entrusted the task to revive the Congress' fortunes in Chhattisgarh following the third consecutive defeat in the 2013 assembly polls.

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Lack of literacy is compromising the ability of farmers in India and China, two of the world's most populous countries with the smallest farm size, to raise productivity without losing soil fertility, says Kunal Bose.

In 5 years, Naveen Patnaik got richer by Rs 4 crore

In 5 years, Naveen Patnaik got richer by Rs 4 crore

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The total value of Naveen Patnaik's assets has swelled by Rs 4 crore from Rs 7.98 crore to Rs 12.06 crore between 2009 and 2014. This increase is because of appreciation of property value instead of acquisition of any new property.

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

England and Tunisia players swatted away swarms of gnats that flew into their eyes and mouths during their opening World Cup game in Russia's riverside city of Volgograd on Monday.

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn capped a dazzling performance in the 100 metres hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics with a gold medal while Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece won the men's long jump title in an action packed Monday morning at the Olympic Stadium

'BJP's Dhumal, son Anurag dented Himachal exchequer by Rs 100 cr'

'BJP's Dhumal, son Anurag dented Himachal exchequer by Rs 100 cr'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The Congress opened another front against the Bharatiya Janata Party, as it raked up the row surrounding allotment of land to Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association during its rule and accused former CM PK Dhumal and his son Anurag Thakur of causing a loss of Rs 100 crore to the state exchequer.

Govt shying away from discussing China standoff: Cong

Govt shying away from discussing China standoff: Cong

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Members of the Congress also walked out of the Lok Sabha and staged a sit-in in the Parliament House complex after they were not allowed to speak following a statement by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.

Separatists have become 'irrelevant', says J&K Dy CM Nirmal Singh

Separatists have become 'irrelevant', says J&K Dy CM Nirmal Singh

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Slamming Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's demand for restricting Amarnath yatra to 30 days, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Saturday.

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

If one leaves aside 2016, when sales declined 4.68 per cent, the pace of growth in 2018 is the slowest in a decade, according to IHS Markit, a sales forecast and market research firm.

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Esper also highlighted the 'increased' military cooperation with India and called it as 'one of the most important defence relationships of the 21th century'.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will pursue legal options to avail foreign aid: Kerala CM

Will pursue legal options to avail foreign aid: Kerala CM

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

His statement assumes significance in the wake of a row over the Centre's refusal to accept the United Arab Emirates' reported offer of Rs 700 crore to the flood-hit state.

PICS: Real Madrid see off Bayern to reach Champions League final

PICS: Real Madrid see off Bayern to reach Champions League final

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Holders Real Madrid reached the Champions League final for a third year in a row after taking advantage of Bayern Munich's carelessness in attack and defence to draw 2-2 in their semi-final second leg on Tuesday, and winning 4-3 on aggregate, at the Santiago Bernabeu, in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday.

Cong objects to 'Accidental Prime Minister', BJP calls it riveting

Cong objects to 'Accidental Prime Minister', BJP calls it riveting

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The Congress leaders maintained that such propaganda against the party would not work and the truth shall prevail.