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SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to rise above 'political bickering' and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), saying the two constitutional functionaries should get down to 'serious work of governance' away from glare of publicity.

Omicron: Allahabad HC urges EC to defer UP polls, ban rallies

Omicron: Allahabad HC urges EC to defer UP polls, ban rallies

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

A Bench of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, while allowing the bail application of a petitioner in a case, said the number of patients infected with Omicron are increasing and there is a possibility of a third wave.

J&K deputy CM walks out from Cabinet meet

J&K deputy CM walks out from Cabinet meet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma angers Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed over the use of 'improper' language while conversing with Chief Secretary Sudhir Belloria

BJP national executive meeting deferred

BJP national executive meeting deferred

Rediff.com6 May 2006

The Bharatiya Janata Party national executive meeting has been postponed to May 27 to 28 and the venue has been shifted from Ludhiana to Delhi.

Cong-NCP meet to discuss Sena alliance called off

Cong-NCP meet to discuss Sena alliance called off

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Malik said Congress leaders requested that the meeting be postponed to Wednesday.

IOC president Bach to visit Japan in July ahead of Olympics

IOC president Bach to visit Japan in July ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com20 May 2021

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will visit Japan from July 12, ahead of the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

22 dead as houseboat capsizes in Kerala's Malappuram

22 dead as houseboat capsizes in Kerala's Malappuram

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said 20 deaths were confirmed on the basis of information from various hospitals where those pulled out from the water and inside the boat were admitted.

How BCCI plans to hold Ranji Trophy in two phases...

How BCCI plans to hold Ranji Trophy in two phases...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Friday said that the postponed Ranji Trophy will be held in two phases starting next month, clearing the decks for India's premier domestic competition to resume after being cancelled last season.

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three more positive cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in India.

Asiad pushback: 'It's a big, big, blow for me'

Asiad pushback: 'It's a big, big, blow for me'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

For some, the delayed Asian Games means more time to rest and prepare, for others the postponement has "messed up" their planning.

ED chief's extension for FATF review, govt tells SC, won't be in office after November

ED chief's extension for FATF review, govt tells SC, won't be in office after November

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Centre on Monday defended in the Supreme Court the third extension of service granted to Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra, asserting it was due to a peer review being conducted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) this year and said he will retire this November.

Will appoint a neutral person to run IOA: SC

Will appoint a neutral person to run IOA: SC

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The IOC had also stated that its Executive Board reserves the right to take any further action at any stage of the process depending on how the situation develops.

Congress likely to get 4 ministerial berths in new govt in Bihar

Congress likely to get 4 ministerial berths in new govt in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Besides the four ministerial berths, the Congress has also sought the post of Speaker of the state assembly, but Kumar is not keen on giving that, sources said.

Red faces in Cong as Sonia turns for CPP meet alone

Red faces in Cong as Sonia turns for CPP meet alone

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

A gaffe by Congress Parliamentary Party's secretariat on the schedule of CPP meeting left party chief Sonia Gandhi the sole invitee to a cancelled meeting in Parliament on Friday morning.

PAC meeting on 2G deferred after Opposition, govt disagree

PAC meeting on 2G deferred after Opposition, govt disagree

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The 2G controversy rocked Parliament's Public Accounts Committee meeting in New Delhi on Monday with opposition parties demanding that former director general (Audit) R P Singh be summoned and asked why he differs with the Comptroller and Auditor General on the quantum of loss. With differences persisting, the meeting was adjourned. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday has also been postponed reportedly as Chhath festival falls on that day.

Brij Bhushan says will contest from Kaisarganj again; mum on wrestlers' stir

Brij Bhushan says will contest from Kaisarganj again; mum on wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Addressing a rally in the Balpur area in Gonda in Uttar Pradesh on the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government, Singh skipped any direct reference to the wrestlers' protest for his arrest and chose to target the Congress over the Emergency, Ram temple, the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots and other issues.

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Alcaraz outlasts Hurkacz, Ruud stunned at Canadian Open

2nd T20I: India record exciting win in Nagpur to go level

2nd T20I: India record exciting win in Nagpur to go level

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd T20I played between India and Australia in Nagpur on Friday.

BCCI's Annual General Meeting in Chennai on March 2

BCCI's Annual General Meeting in Chennai on March 2

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

The BCCI further added that "the Committee discussed the implications of the Supreme Court Judgment and decided to act as per legal advice."

Broadcaster supports BCCI's suspension of IPL

Broadcaster supports BCCI's suspension of IPL

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The BCCI said that it will do everything in its power to arrange for the secure and safe passage of all the participants in IPL 2021.

Asian Games to act as Paris Olympics qualifiers

Asian Games to act as Paris Olympics qualifiers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Asian Games normally serves as the Olympic qualifiers but there was some confusion after the Hangzhou Asian Games were postponed from last year to this year due to the COVID-19 situation in China.

Satyam puts off board meeting to January 10

Satyam puts off board meeting to January 10

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Meeting agenda to go beyond buyback.

Centre puts off meet on NCTC to March 12

Centre puts off meet on NCTC to March 12

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The home ministry has postponed a meeting of top police and civil officials of all states scheduled for March 9 to end the logjam on the National Counter Terrorism Centre and it will now be held on March 12.

Imran Khan shares proof of 'foreign conspiracy' with journalists, but no names

Imran Khan shares proof of 'foreign conspiracy' with journalists, but no names

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday shared some details from what he called a "foreign conspiracy letter" with senior journalists and cabinet members, asserting that the document was authentic.

BCCI adjourned AGM postponed

BCCI adjourned AGM postponed

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The meeting, slated for October 26, will not be held as the Supreme Court will hear the BCCI's appeal against the Madras HC order.

Bharat Bandh: Meet between union leaders, ministers fails

Bharat Bandh: Meet between union leaders, ministers fails

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Trade unions in various sectors including transport, banking, construction and public sector undertakings will participate in a two-day nation strike on February 20-21 to protest the Centre's inability to tackle issues of inflation, unemployment and labour law violations. The protesting unions will also hold protest rallies at Azad Maidan and in Bandra. Union members have also threatened to hold a public rally till Parliament to press for their demands.

Pune cops place several restrictions on Raj Thackeray's rally

Pune cops place several restrictions on Raj Thackeray's rally

Rediff.com21 May 2022

As per instructions issued by Swargate police station, Thackeray's speech must not insult any community or result in ill-will among people.

OYO may cut IPO size by 2/3rds

OYO may cut IPO size by 2/3rds

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

SoftBank-backed hospitality major OYO is planning to reduce the number of shares it aims to sell through public listing because of reduced capital requirements and technology headwinds. This comes at a time when valuations of start-ups, including that of OYO, have taken a hit. "OYO earlier filed papers for its IPO (initial public offering) based on its funding requirements at the time.

Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year: ICC

Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year: ICC

Rediff.com27 May 2020

A Cricket Australia spokeswoman told Reuters she was unaware of any decision being taken to postpone the World Cup.

Dom's Take: Thank You Modi Uncle!

Dom's Take: Thank You Modi Uncle!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the Modi government's decision which offers relief to children who have appeared for these exams in the midst of the pandemic and their parents.

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Congress president also hit out at BJP leader Kapil Mishra for making a statement that allegedly incited violence in the city. The CWC has passed a resolution on the situation in the city, she said, adding that the CWC believes that the situation is grave and an urgent action is required.

Yashwant Sinha's letter: Rajnath meets Advani

Yashwant Sinha's letter: Rajnath meets Advani

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Saturday discussed with leader of oppsoition LK Advani over the fall out of resignation of senior party leader Yashwant Sinha from all party posts.

'Tokyo Olympics will go ahead regardless of pandemic situation'

'Tokyo Olympics will go ahead regardless of pandemic situation'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Japan will hold the Summer Olympics regardless of the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic

Why Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta group companies face high debt risk

Why Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta group companies face high debt risk

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Vedanta group chairman, Anil Agarwal, 69, is well known for his business journey from a scrap dealer from Bihar to a London-based globe-girdling metal and oil and gas conglomerate with revenues of $19 billion. Now his abilities to keep his group from over-leveraging itself will be put to the test. Over the years, Agarwal, now based in London, set up the conglomerate via acquiring iron ore producer Sesa Goa, Cairn's oil producing assets in India, and Electrosteel Steel.

Concerned over separatist on Pak panel, India puts Kartarpur meet on hold

Concerned over separatist on Pak panel, India puts Kartarpur meet on hold

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Khalistani separatist Chawla, a close aide of terrorist Hafiz Saeed, is part of the committee, which was not acceptable to India.

Sensex sinks 1,024 points; banks, financials drag

Sensex sinks 1,024 points; banks, financials drag

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

HDFC Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3.5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, L&T, HDFC, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC and Kotak Bank.

Opposition parties meet CEC; seek deferring of budget till polls end

Opposition parties meet CEC; seek deferring of budget till polls end

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Azad said electoral laws make it clear that the ruling party should have no advantage during elections and both the Opposition and the ruling side should be on an equal footing.

Eye on China, Obama defers meet with Dalai Lama

Eye on China, Obama defers meet with Dalai Lama

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The Obama administration has apparently decided to giver preference to its budding relations with the Communist country China over its long-time relations with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

SAARC Home Ministers' meet may be held in Pak

SAARC Home Ministers' meet may be held in Pak

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The twice-postponed meeting of SAARC Home Ministers to discuss ways to combat terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking in the region is now likely to be held in Islamabad in June this year.