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SC upholds decision to keep DND flyway toll-free

SC upholds decision to keep DND flyway toll-free

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

"We refuse to grant any relief," the SC said.

'Now, men will be a bit scared to say talaq'

'Now, men will be a bit scared to say talaq'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

'Our case should act as a warning. It is high time change comes to society. This is not the way to treat a woman. I don't want any other woman to have a fate like mine.'

Royals captain Rahane made to wait outside stadium

Royals captain Rahane made to wait outside stadium

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rahane and a few Rajatshan Royals players, who had come for training found the SMS gates locked by the sports council employees for close to half an hour before they could enter after the intervention from franchise officials.

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The ban will be in place for a month or till further orders, whichever is earlier, said an order issued by Principal Secretary Home R K Goyal.

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'We are working in association with the state government and other transmission companies to make sure that the city never experiences blackouts'

Rebel Congressman Kalikho Pul sworn in as Arunachal CM

Rebel Congressman Kalikho Pul sworn in as Arunachal CM

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Dissident Congress leader Kalikho Pul was on Friday night sworn in as chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh after more than two months of political crisis, shortly after the Supreme Court paved the way for government-formation and President's rule was lifted from the state.

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The superintendent of Taloja jail has just been transferred. Does that signal a more human phase in prison for the Bhima Koregaon accused? asks Jyoti Punwani.

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The fire broke out late on Thursday night when 17 people were inside the plant, run by the Telangana State Power Generation Corporation.

Delhi HC restrains Metro staff from going on midnight strike

Delhi HC restrains Metro staff from going on midnight strike

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The Delhi government had earlier threatened to impose the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) to ensure smooth functioning of the Metro and appealed to the employees not to resort to strike.

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Globally, London's Tube and French railway networks are already using this technology in their corrosion-prone areas.

10 things your bank won't tell you!

10 things your bank won't tell you!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

In order to acquaint you with some of the most common but often ignored facts about banking transaction, Akosha.com's Quick Tens brings forth 10 things your bank will never inform you about.

Telangana stir: Chief secretary told to engage TEJAC in talks

Telangana stir: Chief secretary told to engage TEJAC in talks

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

The Andhra Pradesh government has asked chief secretary Pankaj Dwivedi to engage Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee leaders in talks to end the ongoing strike that entered the 31st day on Thursday.

26/11 mastermind Lakhvi will not leave jail: Pak SC

26/11 mastermind Lakhvi will not leave jail: Pak SC

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermindwill stay in jail, Pakistan's supreme court has ordered.

'Extremely disappointed' India asks Pak to ensure Lakhvi stays in jail

'Extremely disappointed' India asks Pak to ensure Lakhvi stays in jail

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

India on Thursday reacted strongly to release 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi

Names of all NRC applicants published online

Names of all NRC applicants published online

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The names of all the 3.30 crore applicants as per draft NRC and supplementary list of inclusions and exclusions (final NRC) have been published.

After 12 years, govt decides to privatise 6 more airports

After 12 years, govt decides to privatise 6 more airports

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

The ones chosen for operation, management and development through a public-private partnership model are Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

IT firms are training employees of their clients and even aspiring IT professionals, in order to create fresh revenue streams amid shrinking deal sizes in traditional software maintenance, says Ayan Pramanik.

'We will render you homeless', SC threatens Amrapali group

'We will render you homeless', SC threatens Amrapali group

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The bench asked the group to submit within 15 days a valuation report of movable and immovable properties of its managing director and directors.

Biden warns Taliban of swift, forceful response if Americans are harmed

Biden warns Taliban of swift, forceful response if Americans are harmed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

US President Joe Biden said on Monday that he stands "squarely behind his decision" to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan as he blamed the Afghan leadership for giving in to the Taliban without any fight. He also warned the Taliban of swift and forceful response from the US if they attack American personnel or disrupt their operations in Afghanistan.

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Photographs from the spot show a deep, long crack running along the divider.

Centre sets up panel to suggest measures against mob lynching

Centre sets up panel to suggest measures against mob lynching

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The panel will submit its recommendations to a ministerial committee, headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

The Hindu Shah Bano moment is here

The Hindu Shah Bano moment is here

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Modi's power rests on the Hindu vote.' 'It is this vote bank that sees the Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala as an intrusion into its religious practice and is frothing at the mouth.' 'History shows us the ill-fated consequences of a strong government buckling before street power,' cautions Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

NO sanitary pads! Hygiene risks during COVID-19

NO sanitary pads! Hygiene risks during COVID-19

Rediff.com29 May 2020

With schools closing down, many girls and their female family members in rural and urban areas now don't have access to sanitary pads.

Railways to privatise retiring rooms

Railways to privatise retiring rooms

Rediff.com11 May 2011

"The maintenance of retiring rooms at New Delhi Station and Old Delhi Station is to be outsourced to offer modern amenities to customers," said a senior official of Northern Railway.

Kohli's Pakistani fan who hoisted tricolour granted bail

Kohli's Pakistani fan who hoisted tricolour granted bail

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Umar Daraz, the die-hard Pakistani fan of Virat Kohli, who was arrested last month for hoisting the Indian flag on the rooftop of his house, has been granted bail by a court.

Army opposed building bridges for Sri Sri event

Army opposed building bridges for Sri Sri event

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Army gave three good reasons why it could not build the bridges for Ravi Shankar's event. Defence ministry overruled the army's objections, reveals Ajai Shukla.

Prez takes 30% salary cut, puts off buying limo

Prez takes 30% salary cut, puts off buying limo

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Kovind has also decided to defer purchase of the Presidential Limousine which was to be used for ceremonial occasions. 'The existing resources of the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the government will be shared and used for such occasions,' a communique said.

Can a citizen's petition under Article 32 be discouraged?

Can a citizen's petition under Article 32 be discouraged?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The right conferred by Article 32 has been considered as a part of the 'basic structure of the Constitution', and thus cannot be taken away by anybody, not even by amending the Constitution.'

FIR against Sadhvi Pragya for Babri Masjid remark

FIR against Sadhvi Pragya for Babri Masjid remark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The EC on Saturday had issued a show-cause notice to Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast accused currently out on bail, over her remark made during an interview to a news channel.

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

Rediff.com22 May 2019

To mark the first anniversary of the Sterlite firing anniversary -- 13 people died and several were injured when the Tamil Nadu police fired on a large crowd protesting -- various organisations will hold rallies and meetings in the port city.

Why health insurance premiums are set to rise

Why health insurance premiums are set to rise

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The rise in premiums could be in the range of 5-25 per cent, depending on the features that each insurance company adds on its products. Insurance firms have been given time till September 30 to include modifications mandated by the regulator.

Centre to cancel all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica

Centre to cancel all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The government has already withdrawn the RFP for heavy weight torpedoes for Socrpene submarines which was won by WASS, a Finmeccanica subsidiary, during the United Progressive Alliance regime. The government is now working out the alternatives.

Boeing to spend $1.7 bn in buying goods, services

Boeing to spend $1.7 bn in buying goods, services

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The US aircraft manufacturer has already agreed to create a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Nagpur as part of its India commitments following the Air India order.

J-K won't remain Union Territory forever: Shah

J-K won't remain Union Territory forever: Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Misuse of the Article 370 is the root cause of cross-border terrorism, he said.

18% GST on salary for head office-branch services

18% GST on salary for head office-branch services

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Experts said this will mean that companies, which have offices in multiple states, will have to raise Goods and Services Tax invoice for functions performed by employees in head office that has helped branches in other states.

MoD cans deals with Rolls Royce for using 'advisers'

MoD cans deals with Rolls Royce for using 'advisers'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The defence ministry has put on hold all existing and future deals with Rolls Royce pending a CBI probe ordered into allegations of bribery and engaging middlemen in contracts worth Rs 10,000 crore for supply of aircraft engines to state-owned HAL.

TCS bags $500m Citi deal

TCS bags $500m Citi deal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'At a time when the economic situation in the country warrants the closest attention of the government, India can ill afford a situation where the citizenry and the government enter into confrontation on the roads'

Airbus rubs salt in 'unreliable' Boeing Dreamliner's wounds

Airbus rubs salt in 'unreliable' Boeing Dreamliner's wounds

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

According to News 24, Airbus sales chief John Leahy said that Dreamliner is going to cost a lot in maintenance alone as its architecture is not mature and will require a lot of time, money and redesigning of quite a few systems onboard.

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Tamil Nadu chief minister may have opened a Pandora's Box on the religion front with the appointment of qualified non-Brahmin temple priests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.