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Ayodhya dispute: SC asks Allahabad HC to nominate 2 observers

Ayodhya dispute: SC asks Allahabad HC to nominate 2 observers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Chief Justice of the Allahabad high court to nominate two additional district judges within ten days as observers to deal with the upkeep and maintenance of the disputed Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya.

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes Nitin A Gokhale.

Want to buy gold this Dhanteras? Look at Sovereign Gold Bonds

Want to buy gold this Dhanteras? Look at Sovereign Gold Bonds

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The best part is that an investor gets price appreciation and earns interest income as well, which is unique only to sovereign gold bond.

Do we need the Uniform Civil Code?

Do we need the Uniform Civil Code?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Was Wang Yi'S visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi?

'It took EC 4 years to admit that EVMs could be hacked'

'It took EC 4 years to admit that EVMs could be hacked'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

G V L Rao, part of Save India Democracy which exposed the frauds being committed through EVMs, told rediff.com that the bigger issue was that the government dragged its feet on sanctioning funds for the introduction of VVPAT despite the Supreme Court passing its order a year ago.

Will the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill of any real use?

Will the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill of any real use?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Legal experts are not sure if threat of confiscation of property will be deterrent enough for fleeing offenders

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

India will need an annual investment of Rs 15 trillion in infrastructure over the next five years, says Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, CII.

Stalin: From gritty teenage campaigner to mature DMK boss

Stalin: From gritty teenage campaigner to mature DMK boss

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The 65-year-old leader's ascent as the DMK chief heralds a new era in the Dravidian party, making him only the second man after his father to be elected as party president.

SHOCKING! Woman thrown off moving train after rape in UP

SHOCKING! Woman thrown off moving train after rape in UP

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The woman, who was screaming in pain, was noticed by villagers on Sunday morning near Khazakhurd railway station under Sarai Lakhansi police station.

Telangana not to 'honour' Centre's directives on special powers to governor

Telangana not to 'honour' Centre's directives on special powers to governor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The Telangana government on Saturday appeared on a collision course with the Centre after it refused to "honour or implement" the latter's directives with regard to special responsibility vested in the governor for maintenance of law and order in greater Hyderabad.

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Mere shuffling of resources or cosmetic changes to prove a point would be counterproductive in the long run, observes Commodore Venugoptal Menon (retd).

What the IAF expects from its Tejas fighters

What the IAF expects from its Tejas fighters

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

From 2018-19 onwards, 16 'Standard of Preparation-18' Tejas fighters, which involves four major upgrades, will roll off the line each year.

Pakistan court dismisses Kohli fan's bail plea

Pakistan court dismisses Kohli fan's bail plea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Notwithstanding a clean chit from the police, a Pakistani court dismissed the bail plea of a young die-hard fan of India's ace batsman Virat Kohli who was arrested on treason charges for hoisting the Indian flag atop his home.

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Only he, with his tremendous political capital and personal stature, can pull it off, observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

Why I Didn't Vote: 'Democracy is not taken seriously'

Why I Didn't Vote: 'Democracy is not taken seriously'

Rediff.com21 May 2019

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what our readers shared.

Telcos may face licence suspension on privacy issues: Govt

Telcos may face licence suspension on privacy issues: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Says extreme secrecy is maintained and utmost care and precaution is taken in matter of interception as it affects privacy of citizens

Why diabetics should eat more almonds

Why diabetics should eat more almonds

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Having 60 gm almonds a day helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevents cardio vascular diseases.

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The apex court questioning the police about the arrests said that 'dissent is the safety valve of democracy and if you don't allow these safety valves, it will burst.'

5 arrested after cops raid homes of Left-wing activists across states

5 arrested after cops raid homes of Left-wing activists across states

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The raids were carried out as part of a probe into the violence between Dalits and the upper caste Peshwas at Koregaon-Bhima village near Pune after an event called Elgar Parishad, or conclave, on December 31 last year.

Govt to make air travel cheaper on short routes, boost connectivity

Govt to make air travel cheaper on short routes, boost connectivity

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Overseas airlines can operate unlimited number of flights into and out of India.

Sitharaman's 4-pronged attack on tax leakages

Sitharaman's 4-pronged attack on tax leakages

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

In this Budget, too, there were a number of measures aimed at plugging tax leakages and ensuring greater compliance, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

'It's very difficult to negotiate with the Chinese'

'It's very difficult to negotiate with the Chinese'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Our biggest advantage is that the troops are much better trained and motivated than the Chinese and can improvise and manage with a part of the resources.'

Nurses strike hits hospital services; Delhi invokes ESMA

Nurses strike hits hospital services; Delhi invokes ESMA

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The massive protest has been called by the All India Government Nurses Federation and the Delhi Nurses Federation seeking redressal of issues related to pay and allowances.

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Now is the time for India to course correct and for the government also to course correct,' says businessman Mangesh Khatri.

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

The action by the NIA came barely a few days after the Union Cabinet declared IRF as a banned organisation under UAPA.

Pak govt gets Lakhvi's bail order copy, but will appeal 2 weeks later

Pak govt gets Lakhvi's bail order copy, but will appeal 2 weeks later

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Pakistan government is all set to challenge the bail to Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attacks, after getting a copy of the court's order, the chief prosecutor in the 26/11 case said on Saturday.

Budget: How new tax slabs will benefit you

Budget: How new tax slabs will benefit you

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

In an online chat with Rediff.com readers, G Srikanth, partner, GSV Associates, chartered accountants, Chennai and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered queries about the new income tax proposals mooted in the Union Budget 2020-2021.

Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The tech giant's 'Recommendation Engine' leverages AI, machine learning and analytics to suggest training programmmes best suited for individual staff

Post-coronavirus, Himachal Pradesh stares at tourism whitewash

Post-coronavirus, Himachal Pradesh stares at tourism whitewash

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Its economy dependent on tourist arrivals, the hill state is looking at a summer of discontent. Not that the rest of the year promises to be any different. Ashwani Sharma reports from Shimla.

Why EV owners in Bengaluru have little to worry about

Why EV owners in Bengaluru have little to worry about

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Ather Energy would set up 30 charging points across Bengaluru by the end of May and the number would go up to 60 by the end of the year.

SC to hear plea challenging Centre's ban on cattle sale for slaughter

SC to hear plea challenging Centre's ban on cattle sale for slaughter

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The petitioner contended that the provisions in the notification were unconstitutional.

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The violence-affected areas witnessed several rounds of stone-pelting from pro and anti-CAA protesters. At least 11 police personnel, including DCP Shahdara and ACP (Gokalpuri) were injured. 2 CRPF personnel were also injured. All private and government schools in Northeast Delhi district will remain closed on Tuesday.

Rafale fighter jet deal not yet finalised: Parrikar

Rafale fighter jet deal not yet finalised: Parrikar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet contract with France has not been finalised yet and is still in the negotiation stage.

SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Airline says can't discuss dues publicly, denies grounding of planes

Candidate declares he purchased minor for prostitution

Candidate declares he purchased minor for prostitution

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The Association for Democratic Reforms came out with the figures in a report after analysing affidavits of the candidates of 12 Lok Sabha seats that are going to polls. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Yes, even you can afford a yacht!

Yes, even you can afford a yacht!

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Companies offer partial ownership and timeshare, beside other combinations

Bihar's 'love guru' missing from poll battle

Bihar's 'love guru' missing from poll battle

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Neither 'heart' is a symbol nor 'love' is poll plank this time in Bihar, as Matuknath Choudhary, popularly known as love guru, is not contesting Lok Sabha polls.

Pak court summons 26/11 planner Lakhvi to appear in next hearing

Pak court summons 26/11 planner Lakhvi to appear in next hearing

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind, was on Tuesday summoned by a Pakistani court to appear before it in the next hearing on the government's appeal against his bail in the 26/11 case.

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The country opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur on March 27.