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Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' gets censor certificate

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' gets censor certificate

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The film was scheduled to hit theatres across the country on September 6 but couldn't keep its date as it didn't get clearance certificate from the censor board, which is important for the public exhibition of films in India.

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

As has been the case with ICC events, India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same group which also has New Zealand and Bangladesh.

If India can't play in Pakistan, then..: PCB warns ICC

If India can't play in Pakistan, then..: PCB warns ICC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board informed the International Cricket Council on Thursday that it will not accept the Hybrid model for next year's ICC Champions Trophy.

No passport, govt job clearance for stone-pelters in J-K

No passport, govt job clearance for stone-pelters in J-K

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

In an order issued on Saturday, the senior superintendent of police (SSP), CID, Special Branch (SB), Kashmir, has directed all the field units under it to ensure that the person's involvement in law and order, stone-pelting cases, and other crime prejudicial to the security of the state be specifically looked into during verification related to passport, service and any other verification related to government schemes.

Shami's comeback confirmed! Set to fire in Australia

Shami's comeback confirmed! Set to fire in Australia

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under

Women's Jr Asia Cup Hockey: India down Japan to enter final

Women's Jr Asia Cup Hockey: India down Japan to enter final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Defending champions India asserted their dominance with a 3-1 victory over Japan to secure a place in the final of the Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament.

Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana

Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Indira Gandhi was a very weak person,' Kangana claimed. 'She had many crutches around and was constantly seeking validation.'

League Cup: Spurs quell Man United's fight back to reach semis

League Cup: Spurs quell Man United's fight back to reach semis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Postecoglou moves a step closer to making good on his reputation for securing silverware in his second season at clubs and delivering a first cup for Spurs since they won the League Cup in 2008.

Pankaj Advani storms to Singapore Open billiards title

Pankaj Advani storms to Singapore Open billiards title

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Pankaj Advani won the coveted Songhe Singapore Open title with a 5-1 win over local favourite Jaden Ong.

Fire in basement of Mumbai's BKC metro station hits services

Fire in basement of Mumbai's BKC metro station hits services

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A fire broke out in the basement of the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) underground metro station in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, leading to suspension of rail services there for more than two hours as a precautionary measure, officials said.

Adani to buy CK Birla group firm Orient Cement for Rs 8,100 cr

Adani to buy CK Birla group firm Orient Cement for Rs 8,100 cr

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Group on Tuesday said it will acquire CK Birla group firm Orient Cement at a valuation of Rs 8,100 crore as part of its expansion drive. Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of Adani Cement and part of the diversified Adani Group, has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) at an equity value of Rs. 8,100 crore.

Diallo hat-trick lifts Manchester United to thrilling win

Diallo hat-trick lifts Manchester United to thrilling win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton.

Poll code: EC stays Army col's appointment as SSP by J-K admin

Poll code: EC stays Army col's appointment as SSP by J-K admin

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

In its order to the J-K chief secretary, the EC said there is a ban on transfer of officers connected to elections as the Model Code of Conduct is in force in the Union Territory.

Govt to set up e-comm hubs to promote exports

Govt to set up e-comm hubs to promote exports

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday announced setting up of hubs to promote exports through e-commerce medium in public-private-partnership (PPP) mode and initially 10-15 hubs will be established. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that these hubs, under a seamless regulatory and logistic framework, will facilitate trade and export-related services under one roof. "To enable MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) and traditional artisans to sell their products in international markets, e-commerce export hubs will be set up in PPP mode," she said.

When Ustad Zakir Hussain Made Me Blush

When Ustad Zakir Hussain Made Me Blush

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Seeing a certain tousle-headed gentleman standing in the queue, I was both astonished and elated. My happiness radiated on my face and words suddenly deserted me.

Liverpool through to League Cup semis; Arsenal win

Liverpool through to League Cup semis; Arsenal win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Liverpool booked their berth in the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Southampton

Gas chamber: Delhi chokes at 'alarming' AQI of 428

Gas chamber: Delhi chokes at 'alarming' AQI of 428

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'The pollution has increased. We are facing breathing problems and irritation in the eyes'

Coach Marquez yet to taste win as India held by Malaysia

Coach Marquez yet to taste win as India held by Malaysia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Both teams showed urgency to find the winner but were denied, with Malaysia coming close just before the final whistle.

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The participation of the three vice chiefs in the Tarang Shakti exercise demonstrated the growing focus on cross-domain cooperation, with land, sea, and air forces working together to face modern challenges, an official said.

Coming Soon: Tata Curvv, The All-New SUV Coupe

Coming Soon: Tata Curvv, The All-New SUV Coupe

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Mark your calendar! On August 7, Tata Motors is unveiling a revolutionary vehicle -- the Curvv, billed as India's first SUV coupe.

Pakistan learn from Rawalpindi loss, recalls Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan learn from Rawalpindi loss, recalls Abrar Ahmed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Pakistan succumbed to their first ever Test defeat against Bangladesh on Sunday after fielding an attack, which did not contain a single frontline spinner.

Kejriwal denied political clearance to attend meet in Denmark

Kejriwal denied political clearance to attend meet in Denmark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The Delhi government sources said the chief minister was scheduled to leave for the summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, at 2 pm on Tuesday, but could not take the flight as the MEA denied him the political clearance to attend the meeting.

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Why is Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, not worried about the competition?

Played with people's life: No bail to Raut aide in Covid centre scam

Played with people's life: No bail to Raut aide in Covid centre scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

A special court in Mumbai denied bail to businessman Sujit Patkar, an aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, in the alleged COVID treatment centres scam. The court found that Patkar played with the "life of people" by under-deployment of doctors and staff to generate proceeds of crime. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged that Patkar's firm, Lifeline Hospital Management, fraudulently obtained a contract for supplying medical staff at Dahisar and Worli Jumbo Covid facilities during the pandemic, resulting in the generation of proceeds of crime (PoC) amounting to Rs 32.44 crore. The court noted that there are ample statements of the witnesses to show that a list of more staff members was prepared than being deployed on the instructions of Patkar.

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Hardik Pandya has reported at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru where he will undergo fitness tests for the next couple of days before he gets an all-clear to lead Gujarat Titans in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 Media (Viacom18), and The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that they have completed the merger of Viacom18's media and JioCinema businesses into Star India (SIPL), creating a mega joint venture valued at Rs 70,352 crore. The new entity will be guided by three chief executive officers (CEOs), "who will lead the company into a new era of ambition and disruption", according to a joint statement. Kevin Vaz will lead the entertainment division across all platforms, Kiran Mani will head the combined digital division, and Sanjog Gupta will oversee the sports operations.

Check Out Mahindra's BE 6e, XEV 9e

Check Out Mahindra's BE 6e, XEV 9e

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the new electric SUVs from Mahindra! Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com describe the futuristic BE 6e and XEV 9e.

Online clearances for stalled projects

Online clearances for stalled projects

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

While 44 per cent of the problems relate to environmental issues, 60-65 per cent under the PMG radar are coal-fired thermal power projects mostly awaiting coal linkages.

ICC to move Champions Trophy out of Pakistan?

ICC to move Champions Trophy out of Pakistan?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

It is believed that India is unlikely to get the government's clearance to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

Delhi building had no fire clearance, owner held

Delhi building had no fire clearance, owner held

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

A case has been registered under Section 304 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code against building owner Rehan, who had absconded after the fire broke out.

Less red tape for green clearances

Less red tape for green clearances

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Environment ministry also plans to cut the two-stage mandatory clearances under the Environment Protection Act to a single stage, shaving six months from the process.

Jabil to set up Rs 2K cr electronics unit in TN

Jabil to set up Rs 2K cr electronics unit in TN

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

In a sign of the expanding Apple supplier ecosystem in India, American multinational Jabil Inc will set up an electronics manufacturing facility in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs 2,000 crore. Jabil is one of the 14 Apple suppliers in India, of around 200 globally, while another 14 have reportedly received preliminary clearance to form joint ventures with Indian companies to set up facilities. Interestingly, of the 14 existing manufacturing units in the Apple supply chain, seven are already in Tamil Nadu.

Can't accept FDI blindly, need safeguards: Sitharaman

Can't accept FDI blindly, need safeguards: Sitharaman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

India will place restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the national interest to ensure safeguards because of its location in a highly sensitive neighbourhood, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during an interactive session at the Wharton Business School in the US on Tuesday. "I cannot blindly accept FDI simply because we need investment, unmindful of where it is coming from. "We want business, we want investment, but we also need some safeguards, because India is located in a neighbourhood that is very, very sensitive," Sitharaman said.

Kangana defers Emergency as censors yet to clear it

Kangana defers Emergency as censors yet to clear it

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The political period drama, also written and co-produced by Ranaut, was scheduled to hit theatres across the country on Friday but the makers are yet to get a clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the matter is currently in court.

Expert panel for granting environment clearance to Central Vista

Expert panel for granting environment clearance to Central Vista

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

With the expert panel's recommendations, the project comes a step closer to getting the environment clearance (EC), to be given by the Union Environment Minister.

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The central government's Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it is of national importance, the government has said amid calls to abort the controversial project due to ecological concerns, the Centre said in an official statement.

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

In June last year, India unveiled its first list of 29 critical minerals open for private sector exploration and mining. Since then, 38 critical mineral blocks have been auctioned, but only 14 - less than 37 per cent - have found bidders. This modest achievement was secured only after the Centre conducted a second round of auctions when the first round fell flat, failing to attract the minimum required bidders.

FC Goa beat Hyderabad in coach Manolo's 100th ISL game

FC Goa beat Hyderabad in coach Manolo's 100th ISL game

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

FC Goa on Wednesday secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match

PIX: Barcelona cruise to big win; Leverkusen stun Bayern

PIX: Barcelona cruise to big win; Leverkusen stun Bayern

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Barcelona captain Raphinha scored twice as they returned to winning ways in LaLiga for the first time in a month with a 5-1 victory at Mallorca on Tuesday.