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Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Reacting to the embarrassing development, Khan chaired an emergency Cabinet meeting and took back the notification to extend services of General Bajwa.

Ravi Sawant appointed MCA interim chief

Ravi Sawant appointed MCA interim chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

A day after a city civil court restrained Union Minister Sharad Pawar from functioning as Mumbai Cricket Association president, the MCA managing committee appointed vice-president Ravi Savant as its interim chief.

Bypolls to 54 assembly seats across 10 states on Tuesday

Bypolls to 54 assembly seats across 10 states on Tuesday

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Extensive arrangements have been made due to the COVID-19 pandemic including personal protective equipment kits for election staff, more polling booths, thermal screening, sanitisers, masks and gloves for voters and markings to ensure social distancing, officials said.

Laxman Singh hopeful of a win from Sushma's LS seat in MP

Laxman Singh hopeful of a win from Sushma's LS seat in MP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh's younger brother Laxman, who is the party nominee from Vidisha constituency in Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, said he was hopeful of a victory against Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart Sushma Swaraj.

Rafale case: SC allows use of leaked documents

Rafale case: SC allows use of leaked documents

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Centre had submitted that privilege documents were procured by petitioners in an illegal way and used to support their review petitions against the December 14, 2018 judgment of the apex court dismissing all pleas challenging procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

Buying insurance? Know your rights first

Buying insurance? Know your rights first

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Naval Goel of PolicyX answers some important questions before buying insurance policies

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Aziz said that when it comes to cases involving the death penalty, the international court has always given a stay order.

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Citing the complaint, the Bharatiya Janata Party said in New Delhi asked Gandhi to come clean on the matter.

Old coal mine owners to receive Rs 280-crore compensation

Old coal mine owners to receive Rs 280-crore compensation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The government is auctioning 42 coal mines among 204 coal blocks.

In a first, transgenders to be in-charge of poll booth in Kolkata

In a first, transgenders to be in-charge of poll booth in Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

This is part of an initiative to include all sections of the society in polling process and the EC has identified a booth in southern Kolkata.

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

He secured required 44 votes after votes of two Congress MLAs who cross-voted for BJP were rejected by EC.

Tendulkar will not campaign for Congress, says Shukla

Tendulkar will not campaign for Congress, says Shukla

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

BCCI vice-president and Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Sunday rejected speculation of star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar campaigning for his party in the upcoming assembly elections and termed such reports as "baseless".

Congress says BJP 'trying to buy' Guj MLAs, threatening them

Congress says BJP 'trying to buy' Guj MLAs, threatening them

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

The Congress had sent the 44 legislators to the resort to fend off 'poaching' attempts by BJP.

VVIP chopper scam: BJP plans to target Sonia

VVIP chopper scam: BJP plans to target Sonia

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party plans to target Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders on the issue of bribes in the AgustaWestland chopper deal during the United Progressive Alliance regime

Kumaraswamy demanded Rs 40 crore bribe?

Kumaraswamy demanded Rs 40 crore bribe?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Janata Dal-Secular chief and former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy had allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 40 crore to nominate an MLC from the party, audio clips released by an MLC aspirant have revealed.

Watch: Shreyas Talpade, Baji team visit Rediff

Watch: Shreyas Talpade, Baji team visit Rediff

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

And here's what happened...

Sahara supports Sebi's claim to bring $13 mn to refund a/c

Sahara supports Sebi's claim to bring $13 mn to refund a/c

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The group also lauded 'Sebi's active cooperation' in the matter.

Pak to choke funding of terror groups to avoid FATF black list: Report

Pak to choke funding of terror groups to avoid FATF black list: Report

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Currently placed on the FATF'S 'grey list', Pakistan has been scrambling in recent months to avoid being added to a list of countries deemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations by the FATF.

Cash for vote scam: SC refuses to cancel TDP MLA's bail

Cash for vote scam: SC refuses to cancel TDP MLA's bail

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Reddy was also asked to surrender his passport and not to leave his assembly constituency.

14 K'taka rebel MLAs disqualified by speaker ahead of trust vote

14 K'taka rebel MLAs disqualified by speaker ahead of trust vote

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The 14 MLAs who had resigned earlier this month include Pratapgouda Patil, BC Patil, Shivaram Hebbar, ST Somashekhar, BA Basavaraja, Anand Singh, R Roshan Baig, Munirathna, K Sudhakar, MTB Nagaraj, AH Vishwanath, K Gopalaiah, Narayana Gowda and Shrimanth Patil.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

Ambedkar-Owaisi split: Who gains?

Ambedkar-Owaisi split: Who gains?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

So who stands to benefit the most by a weak Opposition? What's behind the sudden public spat between the two parties?

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'When you look at the content of Modi's speeches, the word 'Modi' is what he pronounces the most by far, which is not a healthy sign.'

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'But the world would be much poorer without economics' contribution to understanding how societies function and without economists' suggestions as to how politicians might improve them. 'And economists themselves could do wonders by simply incorporating the country-specific factors in their econometric models rather than just applying them in toto," say Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Samir K Jha.

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The home ministry's notice to Gandhi was sent in response to a complaint filed by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy.

Imran to be sworn-in as Pak PM before Aug 14: PTI

Imran to be sworn-in as Pak PM before Aug 14: PTI

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

PTI leader Naeenul Haq told media on Saturday night that consultations are on to complete the number game.

Cash-for-vote: TDP MLA Revanth Reddy gets bail

Cash-for-vote: TDP MLA Revanth Reddy gets bail

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

In a relief to Telangana Telugu Desam Party MLA A Revanth Reddy, the prime accused in the cash-for-vote case, the Hyderabad high court on Tuesday granted bail to him and two others accused in the case.

There has been no sudden rise in my assets: Rail minister

There has been no sudden rise in my assets: Rail minister

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Disclosing details of his assets, he said the reports about the rise in his wealth had been done without checking facts.

There has been no sudden rise in my assets: Rail Minister

There has been no sudden rise in my assets: Rail Minister

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Disclosing details of his assets, he said the reports about the rise in his wealth had been done without checking facts.

Yogi Adityanath barred from entering Allahabad

Yogi Adityanath barred from entering Allahabad

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

After an invitation to him to attend an Allahabad university function stoked controversy, Aditynath has been 'advised' against entering the district and may face 'legal action' if he does not comply.

Jet finally lands in NCLT as banks give up revival plan

Jet finally lands in NCLT as banks give up revival plan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

After due deliberations, the lenders have decided to seek resolution for Jet Airways under the bankruptcy code since only a conditional bid was received.

JD-U back in opposition camp for VP poll

JD-U back in opposition camp for VP poll

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Even as the BJP is expected to win the vice-presidential poll, ppposition hopes to make it yet another display of its unity, reports Archis Mohan.

Home ministry trying to destroy process: SC raps Centre on NRC

Home ministry trying to destroy process: SC raps Centre on NRC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Reiterating that the July 31 deadline for the completion of NRC exercise will not be extended, a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the Centre is not cooperating in the NRC process and it seems the entire effort of the MHA is to destroy the NRC process.

CJI Dipak Misra's impeachment motion: What happens next

CJI Dipak Misra's impeachment motion: What happens next

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

What is an impeachment motion and what is the process to sack an apex court judge? What will happen to the CJI if the impeachment is successfully accepted?

Left pushes for 'anti-communal' front, TDP stays away

Left pushes for 'anti-communal' front, TDP stays away

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Telugu Desam Party leader Chandrababu Naidu's failure to communicate to the Communist Party of India - Marxist that he would attend the proposed anti-communalism convention on October 30 suggests he is actively considering joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party in a post-poll alliance.

CJI is first among equals, will decide allocation of cases: SC

CJI is first among equals, will decide allocation of cases: SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The judgment stated that there cannot be "any distrust about the responsibilities" the Chief Justice discharges.

Necessary for me to keep away from controversies, says ace shooter Narang

Necessary for me to keep away from controversies, says ace shooter Narang

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Seeking to steer clear of the furore that was triggered by Saina Nehwal's open displeasure at being ignored for the Padma awards, ace Indian shooter Gagan Narang said he would prefer to wait for the government to take a call on such matters.

SC upholds disqualification of rebel K'taka MLAs, allows them to contest polls

SC upholds disqualification of rebel K'taka MLAs, allows them to contest polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The court struck down the portion of the Speaker's order by which the legislators were disqualified till the end of the 15th Karnataka assembly.

EC introduces e-filing of poll affidavits for the first time

EC introduces e-filing of poll affidavits for the first time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

In a maiden initiative, the Election Commission has introduced e-filing of affidavits by candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Will Rajinikanth join politics? Wait for December 31 for the answer

Will Rajinikanth join politics? Wait for December 31 for the answer

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Addressing his fans on the opening day of a six-day-long photo session with followers, the actor said he was hesitant to enter politics since he knew its dynamics.