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Radicalisation of Muslim youth key challenge for national security: DGPs

Radicalisation of Muslim youth key challenge for national security: DGPs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Apart from the prime minister, the three-day annual conference was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, national security adviser Ajit Doval and about 350 top police officers of the country.

EC bans roadshows, vehicle rallies in West Bengal

EC bans roadshows, vehicle rallies in West Bengal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The orders will come into force from 7 pm on Thursday.

'India can never be Congress-mukt'

'India can never be Congress-mukt'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

'...because the party is based on the Constitution.'

Trudeau's charges against India concerning: Australia

Trudeau's charges against India concerning: Australia

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Australia has described Canada's allegations about India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader as 'concerning' and said Canberra is 'monitoring these developments closely' and has raised the issues with its Indian counterparts.

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind plea in SC seeks ban on Dharma Sansad

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind plea in SC seeks ban on Dharma Sansad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The petition demanded stern legal action against those who allegedly threatened to massacre Muslims and said it was not just a matter of religion but of the Constitution, law, unity and integrity of the country.

66 machines used for counting demonetised notes: RBI

66 machines used for counting demonetised notes: RBI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

In Reserve Bank offices, 59 CVPS machines are used and each machine is operated by a set of five persons under a supervisor who supervises a cluster of machines

New Zealand bans assault rifles after mosque attack

New Zealand bans assault rifles after mosque attack

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Be assured this is just the beginning of the work we'll be doing'

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

Rediff.com19 May 2023

India's climate change goals are turning combustible. On the one hand, a protracted dispute between the government and manufacturers over subsidies threatens to slow the pace of electric vehicle (EV) sales. On the other hand, repeated assertions by different arms of the government over banning sales of new fossil fuel-fired vehicles have queered the pitch for energy investments. Before we address the issue of the recommended diesel vehicle ban in the recent report on energy transition, issued months before the next round of global climate talks begin in Dubai in November, let's look at what's at stake.

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

For the time being, digital lending remains a grey area, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

RBI wants tighter P-note regime

RBI wants tighter P-note regime

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested stringent conditions for participatory notes (P-notes) that are issued even by registered foreign institutional investors (FIIs). In a note sent to the finance ministry on the eve of the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) board meeting to decide on restrictions for P-notes, the central bank has reiterated its earlier stance of a complete ban on P-notes.

BSP alone can stop Modi by defeating BJP in UP: Mayawati

BSP alone can stop Modi by defeating BJP in UP: Mayawati

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday cautioned voters that neither an Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance nor a united SP can check Bharatiya Janata Party and that only her party would render a crushing blow to Modi government by defeating the saffron party in Uttar Pradesh so that it does not take "immature" steps like the note ban.

Cheetahs developed Africa's winter fur in Kunoh's summer, govt tells SC

Cheetahs developed Africa's winter fur in Kunoh's summer, govt tells SC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The central government's ambitious Project Cheetah is facing a major problem, with the animals translocated from South Africa developing a "winter cover", a thick coat of fur, in anticipation of African winter, the Supreme Court was told on Monday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.

Smart phone, unsmart user: Kidnapper accepts ransom via UPI, arrested

Smart phone, unsmart user: Kidnapper accepts ransom via UPI, arrested

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

A 30-year-old man, who had kidnapped a child and taken the ransom via UPI on his mobile wallet, has been arrested by the Noida police who used his digital footprints to trace him, officials said on Monday.

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Weeks before Canada made an explosive allegation implicating Indian officials in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian officials sought public condemnation of the murder from their allies, including the United States, but were met with reluctance, The Washington Post reported.

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

189 people working at 59 Indian airports were found drunk on duty in the first half of this year, marking a 32 per cent year-on-year increase.

Shorts: US Olympic champ Dwyer retires after doping ban

Shorts: US Olympic champ Dwyer retires after doping ban

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Summary of sports persons and events in the news on Friday.

Indian economy to grow at 6.3% in FY24: World Bank

Indian economy to grow at 6.3% in FY24: World Bank

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.3 per cent in current financial year aided by investment and domestic demand. According to a World Bank report released on Tuesday, India continues to show resilience against the backdrop of a challenging global environment. In India, which accounts for the bulk of South Asia region, growth is expected to remain robust at 6.3 per cent in 2023-24, India Development Update of the World Bank said.

Kerala HC refuses to stay Kerala Story, producers backtrack on '32,000 women'

Kerala HC refuses to stay Kerala Story, producers backtrack on '32,000 women'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Kerala high court on Friday refused to stay the release of the controversial multi-lingual film The Kerala Story and said the trailer does not contain anything offensive to any particular community as a whole.

No display of affection on campus, NIT Kozhikode warns students

No display of affection on campus, NIT Kozhikode warns students

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NITC) has issued a communication to the students informing them about banning public display of affection inside its campus, saying that it can affect others in a number of ways.

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs government in Parliament

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs government in Parliament

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

All the action in parliament LIVE!

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Songs from big ticket movies regaled on the strength of spunk and swagger even as pre-existing bangers like Diljit Dosanjh's Lover in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Kohraa's Beqarar Karke Humein in Jawan and an Iranian wedding favourite Jamal Kudu in Animal grew a brand new fanbase in the course of enhancing the storytelling values.

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A government panel said policymakers and regulators should have an open mind regarding the introduction of an official digital currency in India.

Analysts selective on sugar stocks as higher prices keeps outlook upbeat

Analysts selective on sugar stocks as higher prices keeps outlook upbeat

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Sugar prices are hovering near six-year highs, leaving a bad taste in Indian consumers' palates but sweetening the portfolios of investors in related stocks at Dalal Street. Shares of sugar manufacturers such as Piccadily Agro, DCM Shriram, Magadh Sugar, and Bajaj Hindustan have rallied up to a whopping 200 per cent so far in the financial year 2024 (FY24) as deficient monsoon rains in major sugarcane producer states like Maharashtra and Karnataka are expected to lead to a shortfall in sugar output ahead. In comparison, the BSE Sensex has modestly gained 11 per cent during this period.

Cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh banned

Cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh banned

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The move is a continuance of the government steps to clamp down on black money.

Tribunal stays Sebi ban on Franklin Templeton's Kudvas

Tribunal stays Sebi ban on Franklin Templeton's Kudvas

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The Securities Appellate Tribunal has stayed a Sebi order that barred Franklin Templeton's Asia Pacific head Vivek Kudva and his wife Roopa from the securities market for one year.

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The NCERT has dropped references to the demand for a separate Sikh nation of Khalistan from the class 12 political science textbook following objections from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), according to top education ministry officials.

Sanatan remark: SC to hear plea for FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin, others

Sanatan remark: SC to hear plea for FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin, others

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi issued notices on the petition filed by Chennai-based lawyer B Jagannath who said the apex court has passed several directions, including for registration of FIR, in similar cases.

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

In a major relief to thousands of Indian IT professionals, a federal judge in the US on Thursday blocked the enforcement of a temporary visa ban by the Trump administration on a large number of work permits, including the most sought after H-1B visas, ruling that the president exceeded his constitutional authority.

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government duel in Parliament

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government duel in Parliament

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The opposition leaders have decided to seek an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks.

Hijab row: Clothes that 'disturb harmony' banned in edu institutions

Hijab row: Clothes that 'disturb harmony' banned in edu institutions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'Invoking 133 (2) of the Karnataka Education Act-1983, which says a uniform style of clothes has to be worn compulsorily. The private school administration can choose a uniform of their choice,' the government order said.

How household savings recovered quickly post DeMo

How household savings recovered quickly post DeMo

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

According to the report, financial assets of the Indian households are predominantly in the form of bank deposits, followed by life insurance - a pattern that got disrupted after note ban

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

As per the NCERT, the decision has been taken to reduce the content load on students in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

None of the athletes Salazar has worked with were mentioned in Monday's report.

SC judge cites Jehovah's Witnesses verdict to buttress hijab ruling

SC judge cites Jehovah's Witnesses verdict to buttress hijab ruling

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The courts are not forums to solve "theological questions", Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia said on Thursday in his verdict on the Karnataka hijab ban controversy.

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

HC finds posts against Serum Inst, Poonawala defamatory, orders it deleted

HC finds posts against Serum Inst, Poonawala defamatory, orders it deleted

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The Bombay high court on Monday said content posted by two individuals and their organisations against vaccine manufacturing major Serum Institute of India (SII) was "prima facie defamatory" and directed them to delete it.

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Three suspected members of a Sikh extremist group on Interpol's red notice watchlist were arrested during a joint operation by the Philippine government agencies this month, according to an official.

COVID: Karnataka bans protests, no lockdown, says CM

COVID: Karnataka bans protests, no lockdown, says CM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Asking people to cooperate by wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing, he said officials have been instructed to take strict measures against those not wearing masks from Tuesday itself.

Samsung swings into action after Note 2 explosion

Samsung swings into action after Note 2 explosion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The company will meet DGCA next week and is putting in place a strategy to contain the damage