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Day after India's rap, 26/11 plotter Lakhvi is re-arrested

Day after India's rap, 26/11 plotter Lakhvi is re-arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A day after the Islamabad high court cancelled his detention, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack, has been arrested once again by the Pakistan authorities.

Know how to claim your PF money?

Know how to claim your PF money?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Want to know how to claim tax deduction on property income you earn? Do you know how to withdraw unclaimed EPF money?

To save on wage bill, SpiceJet asks about 60 pilots to leave

To save on wage bill, SpiceJet asks about 60 pilots to leave

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

SpiceJet strts trimming workforce.

Home ministry to establish SMART police stations in every state

Home ministry to establish SMART police stations in every state

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Taking cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pitch for SMART policing, the Home ministry has decided to establish one such model police station in each state and has asked the state governments to submit their proposal by January 31, 2015.

No proposal of delisting: MTNL

No proposal of delisting: MTNL

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

To revive BSNL and MTNL, DoT is taking various initiatives.

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'There is large-scale sacking, and salaries in smaller companies are lower than the minimum wages of Rs 18,000 a month.'

SC issues notice to Centre on new cattle slaughter rules

SC issues notice to Centre on new cattle slaughter rules

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The apex court fixed the matter for hearing on July 11.

ONGC, RIL, BG set to invest Rs 950 cr in Panna oil and gas field

ONGC, RIL, BG set to invest Rs 950 cr in Panna oil and gas field

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

BG Exploration and Production India, a part of UK-based BG group and Reliance Industries, hold 30 per cent stake each in the field, while ONGC has a participating interest of 40 per cent.

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The markets are in meltdown. Time then to turn to the Master Investor for advice and guidance. Yefei Lu explains how Warren Buffet's investment strategy includes everything from how to look at risk versus reward to how to think about portfolio concentration.

PM Modi says states should crackdown on cow vigilantes

PM Modi says states should crackdown on cow vigilantes

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The prime minister also underlined the belief of many Hindus that cow is like mother, but said that this should not let people take law in their own hands and every state government should act against violation of the law.

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The frequency of very heavy downpours seems to have increased.

Playing the stock markets? Filing returns can be tricky for you

Playing the stock markets? Filing returns can be tricky for you

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

A salaried individual needs to file returns as a business owner if s/he has a high turnover while trading in stocks or futures & options, reveals Tinesh Bhasin.

Budget may announce increase in road cess

Budget may announce increase in road cess

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The road ministry has put forward two proposals before the Prime Minister's Office and the finance ministry.

It's not about beef!

It's not about beef!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'Beef-eating is the new media frenzy that is being orchestrated to wrongly implicate the BJP government and is reminiscent of the false anti-Christian acts highlighted by the media when the BJP first came to power in 1996,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Ulema have come out as villains against Indian secularism, impeding the secular united resistance against violent Hindutva that is backed by ministers in the government,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Prenups may become mandatory for all Indian marriages

Prenups may become mandatory for all Indian marriages

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Is Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi opening another minefield with the introduction of mandatory pre-nuptial agreement before marriage or will this proposed legislation help streamline the dissolution process of a marriage given the spiralling divorce rates in our country? Rashme Sehgal speaks to lawyers on the issue.

Dreaded terrorist Malik Ishaq released by Pakistan govt

Dreaded terrorist Malik Ishaq released by Pakistan govt

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Malik Ishaq, dreaded chief of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi that has carried out attacks on minority Shias and the mastermind of the assault on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009, has been released after 3 years in jail with the Pakistan government not seeking an extension of his detention.

Lok Sabha polls 7th phase: 341 crorepatis in fray

Lok Sabha polls 7th phase: 341 crorepatis in fray

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The ADR report states that 222 out of the total 1295 candidates in the fray in the 7th phase of polls have criminal records. There are also 341 crorepati candidates in the list.

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The catchwords today are digital, analytics, robotics.

EC special teams in Bihar on Monday to check electoral rolls

EC special teams in Bihar on Monday to check electoral rolls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

With assembly elections in Bihar likely to be held later this year, the Election Commission is dispatching four special teams of 'auditors' to the state on Monday for weeding out duplicate entries from electoral rolls.

Row erupts after EVM in MP just votes for BJP

Row erupts after EVM in MP just votes for BJP

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The Election Commission sought a detailed report from the district poll authorities in Bhind, where a bypoll is due on April 9.

5 tricks builders won't be able to pull off

5 tricks builders won't be able to pull off

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Now, registered projects must disclose a lot of accurate information.

Unused airports to be converted into SEZs?

Unused airports to be converted into SEZs?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

There are about 400 unused airports and airstrips across the country.

5 home loan mistakes you must avoid

5 home loan mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Here are some of the common mistakes that most home buyers make when it comes to home loans and how to avoid them.

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indians felt that if they acceded to Chinese claims in Ladakh, Beijing would simply be emboldened to press for further concessions in the future. A revealing excerpt from India And The Cold War.

Over-taxation restraining high growth in aviation sector

Over-taxation restraining high growth in aviation sector

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Indian carriers are expected to double their fleet size by 2020 to 1,000 aircraft by 2020, promising a huge opportunity for the maintenance, repair and overhaul business.

Dera violence claims 4 more lives; toll up to 36 in Haryana

Dera violence claims 4 more lives; toll up to 36 in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The situation in Sirsa remained tense but under control, according to police.

The Rafale 'secret' clause

The Rafale 'secret' clause

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

'India placed the order, primarily due to the IAF's 'critical operational necessity'.' 'The complexity of the IAF's requirements delayed the process for months.' 'It is these requirements which cannot be made public.' 'Can you image Indian politicians publicly discussing the pros and the cons of such military equipment?' 'It would provide India's enemies with indications about the IAF's tactical plans in case of a conflict.' 'It is crucial that they should remain secret to protect India's defence preparedness,' explains Claude Arpi.

Arunachal crisis: We can set the clock back, says SC to Congress

Arunachal crisis: We can set the clock back, says SC to Congress

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to pass an interim order on a fervent plea of the Congress against "illegal" swearing-in of its rebel leader Kalikho Pul-led government in Arunachal Pradesh.

Bullet train will need 100 trips daily to be financially viable

Bullet train will need 100 trips daily to be financially viable

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The total distance covered by the train will be 534 kilometres.

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Govt keen to revive business sentiment in india.

Baloch opposition to CPEC should worry China

Baloch opposition to CPEC should worry China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'The separatist resurgence in Balochistan is thwarting Pakistan's plans to build CPEC projects to optimally utilise Balochistan's energy reserves,' points out Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

All you can eat: Diet tips for cancer patients

All you can eat: Diet tips for cancer patients

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

On World Cancer Day, Dr J B Sharma, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Delhi based Action Cancer Hospital, lists out some diet dos and don'ts for those undergoing treatment for cancer

Men's rights activists hope Lok Sabha won't okay 'husband killer law'

Men's rights activists hope Lok Sabha won't okay 'husband killer law'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, dubbed as a husband killer law by men's rights activists, was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Men's rights groups who have been staging nationwide protests and holding debates on the issue say they will continue to meet with lawmakers to persuade them not to pass the bill in the Lok Sabha

The Collegium has not entirely freed judges from dependence on the government

The Collegium has not entirely freed judges from dependence on the government

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'There is one weapon in the government's armoury which impacts the independence of the judiciary, and which has not been affected by the collegium system.' 'It is post-retirement employment with the government. 'This is because some judges -- but not all -- are offered post-retirement employment by the government, and it has often been feared that judges close to retirement might decide cases so as to please the government in order to get a favourable post-retirement position,' says Abhinav Chandrachud.

In digital, our expertise is unique: Wipro CEO

In digital, our expertise is unique: Wipro CEO

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

One of the good things about our business is, if customers are under pressure and in a cost-cutting mode, we are able to provide more efficient solutions.

Baby dies in Railways demolition drive in Delhi slum; probe ordered

Baby dies in Railways demolition drive in Delhi slum; probe ordered

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

A baby died in Shakur Basti area in West Delhi where a demolition drive was carried out by railways, triggering an angry reaction from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who slammed the railways and suspended three officials for "failing to arrange" food for those evicted.

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The past few weeks have seen several hundred people let go of by IT services firms joining unions claiming to represent tech workers fighting for their rights.

Rs 2.95 lakh crore allocated for defence budget

Rs 2.95 lakh crore allocated for defence budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The govt hiked defence budget by 7.81 per cent over last year's Rs 2.74 lakh crore.

Jaya had her revenge, but Karunanidhi won the war

Jaya had her revenge, but Karunanidhi won the war

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Sandhya Ravishankar describes the thorny relationship between the two political titans of Tamil Nadu, M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa, both now part of the ages.