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Did Airtel, Voda triy to block Jio entry?

Did Airtel, Voda triy to block Jio entry?

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Trai has said the three operators were "intentionally denying and delaying" the provision of points of interconnects (PoIs) to Jio, "only to restrict a new entrant thus violating the terms and conditions of licence and regulations of the Authority which also caused a lot of inconvenience to the consumers."

Providing safer taxis is possible if...

Providing safer taxis is possible if...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

There are many things that Uber could and should have done when it started operating in Delhi, a city which is unfriendly to women -- but did not. It should have been able to more carefully track taxis that go off GPS, as happened in this case.

How safe are the medicines you are taking? Study finds some can be life threatening

How safe are the medicines you are taking? Study finds some can be life threatening

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Few drugs in the market are not approved by the authorities and can be life-threatening.

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

All payments during IPL in SA in 2009 were legitimate: BCCI

All payments during IPL in SA in 2009 were legitimate: BCCI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday refuted allegations that it violated India's foreign exchange regulations while conducting the second edition of the Indian Premier League in South Africa in 2009, insisting that all the payments were "bona fide and legitimate".

Al Jazeera journalists sentenced to 3 years in prison in Egypt

Al Jazeera journalists sentenced to 3 years in prison in Egypt

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The three -- Canadian national Mohammed Fahmy, Australian journalist Peter Greste and Egyptian producer Baher Mohammed -- were sentenced after a lengthy retrial.

CAG flags financial gap of Rs 31,000 cr in telecom sector

CAG flags financial gap of Rs 31,000 cr in telecom sector

Rediff.com8 May 2015

DoT though failed to implement TRAI's recommendations to levy spectrum usage charge

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Indian roads continue to be among the most dangerous in the world. Few people are even aware that the Good Samaritan Law exists. Getting a licence to drive is still far too easy.

Maharashtra dance bars to reopen as SC suspends ban

Maharashtra dance bars to reopen as SC suspends ban

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Maharashtra's dance bars may soon spring back to life with the Supreme Court on Thursday staying the operation of a state law banning it on the condition that performances will not be obscene even as the government said it will press for continuance of the ban.

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The European Commission said this month that EU member states should only ban "sharing economy" services as a last resort.

DGCA to continue surprise safety checks of airports too

DGCA to continue surprise safety checks of airports too

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

With Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju favouring such checks, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has prepared a monthly programme of surveillance of airports as well as of all schedule, non-schedule and general aviation companies, foreign airlines and the aviation wings of state governments, they said.

Egypt blasts HRW report as 'biased, ignorant'

Egypt blasts HRW report as 'biased, ignorant'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Egypt on Tuesday denounced as "negative, biased and ignorant" a report by Human Rights Watch that blamed the government for the mass killing of protesters in Cairo a year ago.

India warns global charities not to work against government

India warns global charities not to work against government

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Critics say the crackdown is to muzzle dissent and Rijiju's actions could lead to less foreign aid for projects that fight child marriage, provide clean water in slums and feed pregnant women.

How illegal sat phones are a big headache for intelligence agencies

How illegal sat phones are a big headache for intelligence agencies

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The arrest of three foreigners in connection with a case relating to possession of satellite phones once again goes on to show the lacklustre approach many have towards the Indian law. Three persons were arrested at Jalpaiguri in west Bengal for possessing satellite phones and were charged with violation under the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act 1933, Indian Telegraph Act 1885, the Indian Penal Code and the Foreigners Order of 1948.

We will ensure full implementation of odd-even scheme: Bassi

We will ensure full implementation of odd-even scheme: Bassi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi appreciated the initiative of the Aam Aadmi Party government, saying any step which helps the environment cannot be a bad thing and asserted he will ensure full implementation.

Wal-Mart to open 50 wholesale stores in India

Wal-Mart to open 50 wholesale stores in India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Deciding to focus on the cash-and-carry segment in India, retail giant Wal-Mart plans to open 50 wholesale stores in the next four to five years to expand its footprint in the country.

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The protests were triggered by the two attacks on their colleagues.

FIR filed against Fortis Hospital in dengue death case

FIR filed against Fortis Hospital in dengue death case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Both civil and criminal action was being initiated against the hospital which was severely indicted of lapses by a probe panel in its report pertaining to the death of the seven-year-old girl, an official spokesperson said.

2G scam: Reliance ADAG entirely funded Swan Telecom, says CBI

2G scam: Reliance ADAG entirely funded Swan Telecom, says CBI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

'The transactions were done in a circuitous route deliberately and most of the companies involved in it are Reliance ADA group firms.'

China just got an 'F grade' on nuke control

China just got an 'F grade' on nuke control

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

China continues to sell nuclear reactors to Pakistan, a US think-tank has said, expressing concern over export of nuclear materials in violation of international norms and established procedures.

Fishing to become an offence in India soon?

Fishing to become an offence in India soon?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

The livelihood of lakhs of fishing community people we well as lakhs of common villagers in the country may be jeopardised if a particular section of the latest amendment proposed to the Wildlife Protection ) Act gets the approval of Parliament.

Muzaffarnagar: Violence spreads to other districts

Muzaffarnagar: Violence spreads to other districts

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Uttar Pradesh on Monday was on the edge struggling to contain communal flare-up as the death toll in Muzaffarnagar rose to 31 and violence spread to neighbouring Shamli and other districts even as curfew remained in force and army staged flag marches for the second consecutive day.

This is real intolerance, says Sonu after Jet suspends crew

This is real intolerance, says Sonu after Jet suspends crew

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Playback singer Sonu Nigam on Friday lashed out the Jet Airways for suspending the crew members, who allowed him to perform impromptu on the aircraft's address system.

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Apple Inc and Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit have agreed to settle all patent litigation between them over smartphones, ending one of the highest-profile lawsuits in technology.

Victoria No 57

Victoria No 57

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Kamlesh R Prajapati, a Victoria horse carriage driver, is anguished about losing his livelihood.

Like the poster of Akira?

Like the poster of Akira?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Champions Trophy says cheers to Mallya's Kingfisher beer

Champions Trophy says cheers to Mallya's Kingfisher beer

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Kingfisher to be lager partner at ICC Champions Trophy to be played in UK.

Will totally accept election results if I win, says Trump

Will totally accept election results if I win, says Trump

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Republican refused to commit to accepting the election result if he loses, in the third debate against Hillary Clinton.

Accidents? Govt to spend Rs 11K crore for better roads

Accidents? Govt to spend Rs 11K crore for better roads

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'India can learn from Sweden that witnessed just one accident last year.'

Some US drone attacks amount to war crimes: Amnesty

Some US drone attacks amount to war crimes: Amnesty

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The United States has carried out "unlawful killings" in Pakistan through drone attacks, some of which could even amount to war crimes, a human rights group said on Tuesday.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the globe.

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The unilateral pressure by US administration on India, at the behest of US Business Associations lobby through US International Trade Commission investigations and request to USTR to enlist India under Priority Foreign Country under Special 301 review, lacks legitimacy under WTO framework, the signatories to the letter said.

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Opposition in the Pakistan Punjab assembly on Tuesday staged a walkout to protest against Saeed's detention.

Justice Khehar makes history

Justice Khehar makes history

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Landmark judgments follow new CJI's assumption of office.

Fortis case: Panel indicts hospital, to be booked for negligence

Fortis case: Panel indicts hospital, to be booked for negligence

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The Fortis group, meanwhile, said that all documents, statements and details required by the probe team of the Haryana government were provided.

Sun-Ranbaxy merger may spill over to 2015

Sun-Ranbaxy merger may spill over to 2015

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

The Competition Commission of India and the US Federal Trade Commission are yet to give their nod to the biggest pharma merger and acquisition deal this year in the Asia-Pacific region.

Will Yechury give the CPI-M a makeover?

Will Yechury give the CPI-M a makeover?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

'It is not impossible that there will be some arrangement with the Congress in West Bengal after the ongoing local body polls.'

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists why India must not do away with AFSPA, but ensure enough transparency to avoid confrontation with human rights.

New bank licences: Sebi scans listed applicants, group firms

New bank licences: Sebi scans listed applicants, group firms

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The scrutiny is expected to be over this month itself.

It's time we face our own devils: Message from bus rape documentary

It's time we face our own devils: Message from bus rape documentary

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

It is time India started taking part in chats about itself instead of trying to ban them