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Jolt to Kejriwal as minister quits govt, party over Dalit representation

Jolt to Kejriwal as minister quits govt, party over Dalit representation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

He also alleged that Dalit MLAs, minister or councillors of the AAP were not given any respect.

How you can find out if your Aadhaar was misused

How you can find out if your Aadhaar was misused

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Now you can check your Aadhaar authentication history online to track if anyone misused your unique identity.

Sec 377 should not be misused against gays: Moily

Sec 377 should not be misused against gays: Moily

Rediff.com2 Aug 2009

Apprehending misuse of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code against homosexuals in the future, Law Minister Veerappa Moily has said the law should not become an instrument of exploitation by authorities.

SC lens on freebies ahead of polls in MP, Rajasthan

SC lens on freebies ahead of polls in MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Freebies being doled out by the Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments ahead of the assembly polls Friday came under scrutiny by the Supreme Court which sought responses from the two states, the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL alleging misuse of public money.

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The home loan top-up, a kind of secured multipurpose personal loan, is on the regulator's radar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

US probing L-1 visa misuse

US probing L-1 visa misuse

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

American immigration officials are examining whether L-1 visas, under which foreign companies can transfer their employees to their branches in the United States, are being misused, a media report said.

Malegaon blast: Can't decide on charges against ex-ATS officer now, says court

Malegaon blast: Can't decide on charges against ex-ATS officer now, says court

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Disposing of the plea on August 1, special judge AK Lahoti, however, noted the contentions raised by the accused are kept open and he is at liberty to point them out at the time of final hearing.

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Pronouncing the judgement, Justice Khanna said the court has rejected all the petitions, including those seeking resorting back to ballot papers in elections.

Jaishankar raises Khalistan issue with British leaders

Jaishankar raises Khalistan issue with British leaders

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India's long-standing concerns about pro-Khalistan extremism in the United Kingdom during his meetings with the country's leaders, stressing that they should be on guard against the misuse of freedom of expression and speech.

Mahua with Bengal cops' help stalking me, lawyer complains to CBI

Mahua with Bengal cops' help stalking me, lawyer complains to CBI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Dehadrai said, "I have given my complaint to the CBI. This is a very serious issue and there are people from Odisha who are financing and supporting those against whom I have filed a complaint (to the CBI). This fight is a bit dangerous but I will not back down."

Raj Bhavan involved in my arrest: Hemant Soren

Raj Bhavan involved in my arrest: Hemant Soren

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

"I challenge BJP to prove corruption charges against me. If proved, I will resign from politics," said Hemant Soren.

Kejriwal's custody extended till April 23; no relief from SC too

Kejriwal's custody extended till April 23; no relief from SC too

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The ED had arrested Kejriwal on March 21, hours after the high court refused to grant him protection from coercive action by the federal anti-money laundering agency.

Former J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik raided by CBI

Former J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik raided by CBI

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The federal agency started its operation in the morning, with around 100 officers mobilised to swoop down at the 30 locations in multiple cities of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan, besides Delhi and Mumbai, the officials said.

The 58-year-old woman overseeing India's $4.7 trillion equities market

The 58-year-old woman overseeing India's $4.7 trillion equities market

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Madhabi Puri Buch, the first female chairperson of Sebi, doesn't plan to rest on her laurels in her third and final year in office and has set out an ambitious goal, such as moving towards a same-day and instantaneous settlement cycle for the secondary market.

TMC members allege misuse of CBI; stage walkout in LS

TMC members allege misuse of CBI; stage walkout in LS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Trinamool Congress members on Tuesday alleged in Lok Sabha that the Central Bureau of Investigation was being misused in the Saradha scam and staged a walkout, even as government said it was willing to discuss issues related to the fraud.

It's Cong-BJP battle in MP, says UP Cong chief amid tussle with SP

It's Cong-BJP battle in MP, says UP Cong chief amid tussle with SP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Rai also asserted that the Congress will win the upcoming Assembly elections in all five states.

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate, which has been investigating the Mahadev app-linked money laundering case for more than a year, alleged in the past that its probe has shown involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, where the two main promoters of the app hail from.

Nasscom rejects charges of US visa misuse

Nasscom rejects charges of US visa misuse

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

IT software industry trade body Nasscom has rejected allegations made by US senators of abuse of visas by some Indian companies.

ENGLISH QUIZ: Do you misuse these words?

ENGLISH QUIZ: Do you misuse these words?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Think you are an English whiz? Take this quiz and find out!

CBI to probe alleged misuse of data of India's Facebook users

CBI to probe alleged misuse of data of India's Facebook users

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Prasad said the probe by the CBI will determine whether Cambridge Analytica violated the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Penal Code.

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A 10-member delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) had announced the dharna after meeting a full bench of the Election Commission (EC) to press their demand.

ED raids Hemant Soren's aide in 'illegal mining case'

ED raids Hemant Soren's aide in 'illegal mining case'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

About a dozen locations in the state, including in state capital Ranchi and a premise in Rajasthan, are being raided by the central agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said.

Can An Ischemic Stroke Cause Sudden Death?

Can An Ischemic Stroke Cause Sudden Death?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

When the artery going to the brain gets clogged or closes off, and a part of the brain goes without blood for too long, it is called an ischemic stroke.

SC puts Centre's fact-checking unit on hold

SC puts Centre's fact-checking unit on hold

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

In a jolt to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the notification setting up a fact-checking unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) to identify fake news about the Union government.

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Reliance Communications, Reliance Infratel, Huawei Technologies and Walt Disney Company (India) are among the companies which misused or diverted funds raised from abroad under the ECB route in the last three years, Parliament was informed on Friday.

CWG funds' 'misuse': Railways seek clarification

CWG funds' 'misuse': Railways seek clarification

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Railways has pledged Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) for the Games and a memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed between the public sector unit behemoth and the organising committee shortly.

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Congress has so far announced 82 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls beginning April 19.

Centre misusing CBI against me: Maya

Centre misusing CBI against me: Maya

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday charged the Centre with misusing the Central Bureau of Investigation against her in the disproportionate assets case.

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Television visuals showed BJP workers mobbing the car at Khandoji Baba Chowk and vandalising it, resulting in the vehicle's windscreen and side panes getting damaged.

Will BJP win with a bigger margin? A SWOT analysis

Will BJP win with a bigger margin? A SWOT analysis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Seen by political watchers as the favourite to retain power for a third straight term, the Bharatiya Janata Party has set itself an ambitious target of winning 370 Lok Sabha seats, a goal aimed as much at projecting its strength as at diminishing the opposition in popular imagination.

Asked about INDIA face, Pawar reminds of 1977 polls

Asked about INDIA face, Pawar reminds of 1977 polls

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Amid suspense over Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)'s prime ministerial face for the 2024 general elections, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said the 1977 Lok Sabha polls were fought by the opposition without projecting Morarji Desai as the PM candidate.

Will suspend aid to Pak if misused: US

Will suspend aid to Pak if misused: US

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

A US state department report has warned that the financial assistance to Pakistan would be suspended if the funds were misused or misdirected.

Curfew imposed in Imphal valley after violent protests

Curfew imposed in Imphal valley after violent protests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Curfew was imposed in the entire Imphal valley on Thursday following violent protests for the release of five men, including a trained cadre of a banned terror outfit, who were arrested earlier this week on the charges of extortion.

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rajan, who is presently lodged at the Tihar jail, sought a stay on the release of the series and an order to take down the trailer.

Govt working to prevent technology misuse: Sibal

Govt working to prevent technology misuse: Sibal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Admitting to difficulties in identifying people using websites to spread communal hatred, the government on Wednesday said it was working with social networking sites to create an institutional mechanism to prevent misuse of technology.

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Don't need invitation to visit Ayodhya, Ram in our hearts: Digvijaya

Don't need invitation to visit Ayodhya, Ram in our hearts: Digvijaya

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday said he does not need an invitation from anyone to visit the newly-constructed temple in Ayodhya as Lord Ram resides in his heart.

Govt disallows mobile towers in core tiger habitats

Govt disallows mobile towers in core tiger habitats

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Centre has disallowed installation of mobile towers in core or critical tiger habitats in the country, according to new guidelines by the environment ministry.

Opposition misusing Shivaji's name, says Sonia

Opposition misusing Shivaji's name, says Sonia

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Cautioning the people against voting for an opposition that plays with their emotions, United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said that certain political parties were misusing Shivaji's name for their selfish political ends.