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MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on attacks on ED teams

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on attacks on ED teams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The home ministry also asked the state government to send details of the action taken following the attacks on the central probe agency teams, the sources said.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

CBI arrests BRS leader Kavitha in Tihar jail in corruption case

CBI arrests BRS leader Kavitha in Tihar jail in corruption case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The CBI on Thursday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in connection with a corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, officials said.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Will India's 1st real estate investment trust ever see daylight?

Will India's 1st real estate investment trust ever see daylight?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Reit as an investment vehicle has a huge opportunity as the country has a rent-yielding office inventory of 537 million square feet valued in excess of $70 billion.

Why Telangana gave cheques to farmers instead of direct transfer

Why Telangana gave cheques to farmers instead of direct transfer

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Despite the growing clamour from the central government on India turning digital, and banks requesting direct bank account transfer, the state government decided to hand over cheques to the farmers, which can be immediately converted into cash.

Who Will Take Over The Godrej Empires?

Who Will Take Over The Godrej Empires?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Pirojsha Godrej, 43, patriarch Adi Godrej's son, is set to take over as chairman of the Godrej Industries Group from 2026 whol Nyrika Holkar, Smita Godrej Crishna's 42-year-old daughter, has emerged as the face of the Godrej Enterprises Group.

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Kataria has been involved in a big nexus of the human traffickers since last year and may have links with an international gang, the police said.

SC refuses to stay survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah

SC refuses to stay survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court refused to stay Allahabad high court's December 14 order which allowed the primary survey of the Shahi Idgah complex adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura by a court-monitored three-member team of advocate commissioners.

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district rose to 167 on Wednesday, while 191 were missing even as the rescue teams intensified efforts to find survivors trapped under the debris on the second day of the search operations.

Rs 25,000 crore JK scam: Congress minister defends Azad's govt

Rs 25,000 crore JK scam: Congress minister defends Azad's govt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

A Congress minister has defended the former Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Congress government in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Comptroller and Auditor General's disclosure that it framed rules in violation of the Roshni Act under a Rs 25,000 crore land-transfer scam.

France grounds flight carrying 303 Indians on human trafficking suspicion

France grounds flight carrying 303 Indians on human trafficking suspicion

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Indian embassy in France has reached and obtained consular access.

HC hands over Shajahan Sheikh cases to CBI; Bengal challenges order

HC hands over Shajahan Sheikh cases to CBI; Bengal challenges order

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday directed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) be handed over the case of attack on Enforcement Directorate officials at Sandeshkhali and the custody of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, as it slammed West Bengal Police for 'totally biased' conduct and said every attempt is being made to delay the probe to 'protect' the accused.

SC rejects PIL for court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

SC rejects PIL for court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into the violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village, saying the incidents cannot be compared to the savagery in Manipur.

Delhi services bill to be taken up in Lok Sabha next week

Delhi services bill to be taken up in Lok Sabha next week

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, which will replace the ordinance promulgated by the Centre on May 19.

Senior IAS officer arrested in Gulmarg land scam case

Senior IAS officer arrested in Gulmarg land scam case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Senior IAS officer Baseer Ahmad Khan was on Monday arrested by the Jammu and KashmirState Vigilance Organisation for allegedly misusing his official position for illegal transfer of government land in Gulmarg worth crores of rupees.

Kejriwal seeks meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Kharge amid battle with Centre

Kejriwal seeks meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Kharge amid battle with Centre

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The ordinance came a week after the Supreme Court handed over the control of services in Delhi, excluding police, public order and land, to the elected government. It seeks to set up a National Capital Civil Service Authority for transfer of and disciplinary proceedings against Group-A officers from the DANICS cadre.

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Now the political boss decides, and the ED acts.'

Delhi services bill introduced in Rajya Sabha

Delhi services bill introduced in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration after the Upper House, which was adjourned earlier in the pre-lunch session, reassembled at 2 pm.

10 CV Mistakes And How You Can Correct Them

10 CV Mistakes And How You Can Correct Them

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

A customised CV must include keywords and phrases from the job description, which can help you get noticed among thousands of others by recruiters.

10 CV Mistakes And How You Can Correct Them

10 CV Mistakes And How You Can Correct Them

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

A customised CV must include keywords and phrases from the job description, which can help you get noticed among thousands of others by recruiters.

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Everyone is unhappy with the lieutenant governor's administration, which is ignorant, high-handed, and inaccessible.'

Haldwani violence 'mastermind' arrested from Delhi

Haldwani violence 'mastermind' arrested from Delhi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Malik allegedly built an "illegal" madrasa in the Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani. Its demolition led to the violence in Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani on February 8.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

President gives assent to Delhi services bill

President gives assent to Delhi services bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Delhi services bill that entails the creation of an authority for the transfer and posting of Group-A officers in the national capital and gives the central government primacy over such appointments has received presidential assent.

New govt may kick off pesticide, seed reforms

New govt may kick off pesticide, seed reforms

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

With farm Acts out of the picture, the government may look at reforming the input side of the agriculture sector - regulations and rules that govern seeds, fertilisers and plant chemicals. Sources said such a blueprint, which is aimed at making the life of farmers easier, with quicker approvals but not compromising on quality, is in the works as part of the 100-day agenda of Modi 3.0. Also, ways to administer fertiliser subsidy more effectively and cutting down on leakages and diversions to build on the success of neem-coated urea are being thought of.

CJI mulling transfer of Justice Dinakaran?

CJI mulling transfer of Justice Dinakaran?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Chief Justice of India of India K G Balakrishnan on Monday reportedly agreed to examine the question of transferring Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran who has been accused of land-grabbing, but said he has no power to relieve the judge of his judicial duties.

Bengal IT dept gets land rich

Bengal IT dept gets land rich

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state, told a bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose that whenever there is an allegation that a probe is not being carried fairly, the court takes the facts into account and then transfers the case to CBI after a prima facie conclusion.

SC refuses to stay Krishna Janambhoomi-idgah suits in Allahabad HC

SC refuses to stay Krishna Janambhoomi-idgah suits in Allahabad HC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the proceedings before the Allahabad high court on suits related to the Sri Krishna Janambhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, saying it will not be fair to interfere with the high court order without hearing both the sides.

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The shocking incident triggered protests by revenue department employees across Telangana, while political leaders condemned it.

'Will Banking Career Affect Marriage Prospects?'

'Will Banking Career Affect Marriage Prospects?'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Shekhar Kumar, an HR expert, talent, and client acquisition leader at SEPL offers advice on how to grow professionally.

Bandh hits normal life in Jammu

Bandh hits normal life in Jammu

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Normal life remained badly affected on Friday as shops and market places were closed and vehicles off the roads in response to a bandh over the Amarnath land transfer issue. The bandh, called by Shri Amarnath Yatra Sangharsh Samiti to demand transfer forest land to the shrine board, entered the 62nd day on Friday amid no signs of immediate rapprochement between the Samiti and the government.

ED summons Robert Vadra in Bikaner land scam case

ED summons Robert Vadra in Bikaner land scam case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The ED, it is understood, wants to grill Vadra about the operations of a firm -- Ms Skylight Hospitality Private Limited -- allegedly linked to him, which had purchased land in the area.

BJP's Swamy moves HC over RTI denial on Chinese encroachment

BJP's Swamy moves HC over RTI denial on Chinese encroachment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice to the Centre seeking its stand on the former MP's petition for a direction to the authorities to give an "effective response" to his query.

'Can we get loan to build home on ancestral land? What papers will we need?'

'Can we get loan to build home on ancestral land? What papers will we need?'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Gaurav Mohta, chief marketing officer, Home First Finance Company, answers home loan queries.

Amarnath yatra suspended again

Amarnath yatra suspended again

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Authorities on Friday suspended Amarnath yatra from Jammu in view of the continued strike in Kashmir Valley over transfer of forest land to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board. The devotees were not allowed to proceed from Bhagwati Nagar base camp to the Amarnath cave shrine of Lord Shiva in the Kashmir Himalayas.

Chandrayaan-2 set for 'historic' Moon landing tonight

Chandrayaan-2 set for 'historic' Moon landing tonight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

ISRO chairman K Sivan said the proposed soft-landing was going to be a 'terrifying' moment.