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GSM players pulling up a rip-off: Anil Ambani

GSM players pulling up a rip-off: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

In his letter dated October 19, Anil Ambani points out that while the top three GSM players -- Bharti, Vodafone-Essar and Idea Cellular -- have acquired an additional 52 million subscribers in the past few years without allocation of any additional spectrum, something they have constantly told the government that they do not have sufficiently.

Lower court crossed its limits in Mevani bail order remarks: HC

Lower court crossed its limits in Mevani bail order remarks: HC

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The Gauhati high court on Monday said the observations made by a Barpeta court in its order granting bail to Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani for allegedly assaulting a woman police officer ''crossed its limits" and "demoralised" the police force and the government of Assam.

Madan Lal says there are no favourites in T20 cricket

Madan Lal says there are no favourites in T20 cricket

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"India's task is yet to be completed. The journey has just begun. Even teams like the Netherlands are not weak teams. In T20, it's anybody's game. If you win the tournament then only you can say the mission is complete and as an Indian team we have done the job," he said.

Bigg Boss 16: Did Ankit-Priyanka Confirm LOVE?

Bigg Boss 16: Did Ankit-Priyanka Confirm LOVE?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

On Weekend Ka Vaar, Ankit made one thing clear: Their love story isn't one-sided.

After pulling up ASI chief, Soni now praises her

After pulling up ASI chief, Soni now praises her

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Barely two weeks after she asked Archeological Survey of India's Director General Anshu Vaish to submit a report on her role in the filing of the controversial Ram Setu affidavit, Ambika Soni praising the ASI chief at a public function.

7/11 blasts: HC pulls up Maha ATS and MCOCA court

7/11 blasts: HC pulls up Maha ATS and MCOCA court

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The Bombay high court ticked off a special MCOCA court conducting trial in the 2006 serial train bomb blasts and the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad for refusing to provide documents relating to the Call Data Records to some of the accused in the case.

SC pulls up Centre for being casual in 2G case

SC pulls up Centre for being "casual" in 2G case

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The court said not auctioning even 0.1 per cent of spectrum, for which licenses were cancelled, will not be acceptable

Bigg Boss 15: Did Raqesh quit because of Shamita?

Bigg Boss 15: Did Raqesh quit because of Shamita?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Shamita gets angry and emotional, saying she didn't expect Raqesh would run away without telling her anything.

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Air India's handling of an incident in which an inebriated male flier allegedly urinated on a woman co-passenger suggests an urgent need for stricter rules to deal with unruly passengers, according to legal and aviation experts.

Prez polls: Pawar pulls up Sangma, says NCP to back UPA

Prez polls: Pawar pulls up Sangma, says NCP to back UPA

Rediff.com18 May 2012

A day after the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Biju Janata Dal announced support for party leader P A Sangma's candidature, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said his party's stand on the Presidential election will be consistent with that of the United Progress Alliance.

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'We told the government that we won't dance to their tunes this time.'

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Indian women are clubbed in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana

The CHATPATA BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

The CHATPATA BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

ASI releases pics of Taj Mahal's closed rooms amid row

ASI releases pics of Taj Mahal's closed rooms amid row

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Amid the controversy over the 22 locked rooms in the basement of the Taj Mahal, the Archaeological Survey of India has released some photographs of closed underground cells.

Preview: Will Bumrah be part of Nagpur T20I?

Preview: Will Bumrah be part of Nagpur T20I?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

To everyone's surprise, the team management didn't play him during the high-scoring first T20I in Mohali, raising doubts whether he has still attained peak fitness or not.

'What let us down': Dhoni scrutinises CSK loss vs RCB

'What let us down': Dhoni scrutinises CSK loss vs RCB

Rediff.com5 May 2022

'Everything was up to the mark and what let us down was the batsmanship'

SC directs UP to refund crores to anti-CAA protestors as state recalls 274 recovery notices

SC directs UP to refund crores to anti-CAA protestors as state recalls 274 recovery notices

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has withdrawn 274 recovery notices and proceedings initiated against anti-CAA protestors in 2019 for damages caused to public and private properties.

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Congress on Thursday accused Bharatiya Janata Party MPs of subjecting Sonia Gandhi to "brutal heckling, verbal assault and physical intimidation", and demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India trade deal eludes another British prime minister

India trade deal eludes another British prime minister

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Britain's third female prime Minister, Liz Truss, was out of office on Thursday after the shortest tenure at 10 Downing Street in London and without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) under her belt as a Brexit prize.

Election Day In UP's Village of Twins

Election Day In UP's Village of Twins

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Mohammadpur Umri, a small village in Uttar Pradesh near the Indian Air Force's Bamrauli base in Prayagraj, is called a 'village of twins'.

PM was not advised properly on 2G, SC pulls up PMO

PM was not advised properly on 2G, SC pulls up PMO

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Indicting the Prime Minister's Office but letting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh off lightly on failure to decide on prosecuting the then Telecom Minister A Raja in the 2G case, the Supreme Court on Tuesday set a limit of four months for deciding the issue of sanction for prosecution of corrupt public servants.

Uttarakhand cops make first arrest in Haridwar Dharma Sansad case

Uttarakhand cops make first arrest in Haridwar Dharma Sansad case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

While Rizvi has been arrested, notices for appearance under Section 41 A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been sent to Yati Narasimhanand and Sadhvi Annapurna, Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar told PTI.

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

It noted that the government could not accurately anticipate the gravity of the possible resurgence of the pandemic and its subsequent waves.

Uber riders can now share live location updates with cops

Uber riders can now share live location updates with cops

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Uber has come up with a technology integration feature called "emergency assistance" that aims to provide public safety authorities with real-time actionable data in case of an emergency during a ride. In the event of an emergency, riders or drivers will be able to share their live location, which shall be updated every four seconds, along with their name and contact details at the swipe of a button on the Uber app with the police. This will lead to saving critical time by providing potentially life-saving assistance by the police.

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The statement was signed by 15 former judges, 77 ex-all India services officers and 25 veterans.

Shut Up Sona Review

Shut Up Sona Review

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Shut Up Sona is about one woman refusing to be silenced, notes Deepa Gahlot.

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'What he says, he does.' 'People say if Khargesahab has said something, it will be set in stone.'

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Newly-elected Conservative Party leader and prime minister in waiting Liz Truss is among the senior British politicians known for championing deeper India-UK strategic and economic ties, describing them as a "sweet spot" of global trade dynamics.

Rohit takes full responsibility for MI's dismal season

Rohit takes full responsibility for MI's dismal season

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

'I take full responsibility for not putting team in position expected from me'

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Recently, world headlines buzzed with Elon Musk's announcement that he was shelving his audacious bid for social media platform Twitter. Away from the media spotlight, questions are being asked about the maverick billionaire's plans in India, too. A few days ago, a Reuters report said Musk's flagship Tesla had put on hold its plan to launch electric cars in India.

Boom Motors recalls Corbett ebikes, halts production after fatal accident

Boom Motors recalls Corbett ebikes, halts production after fatal accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

So far at least eight incidents of EV fires have been reported in just over a month's time.

Court grants bail to Mevani, puts Assam police in dock for false FIR

Court grants bail to Mevani, puts Assam police in dock for false FIR

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani was granted bail by a court in Assam's Barpeta district on Friday in a case related to the alleged assault of a woman police officer.

Wipro, RIL, Airtel drag Sensex by 388 points

Wipro, RIL, Airtel drag Sensex by 388 points

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

BSE benchmark Sensex plummeted over 388 points to close at 58,576.37 on Tuesday, tracking weakness in index majors Wipro, RIL and Bharti Airtel amid a weak trend in global markets. Investors also remained cautious ahead of crucial macroeconomic data announcements -- industrial production for February and inflation rate for March -- post trading hours. The Sensex declined 388.20 points or 0.66 per cent to settle at 58,576.37. During the day, the benchmark tanked 666 points or 1.12 per cent to 58,298.57.

Bigg Boss 15: Devoleena throws bottles

Bigg Boss 15: Devoleena throws bottles

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Devoleena accuses Nishant of being a 'fake friend'.

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Verification of 733 persons under the four categories of bedridden, mentally challenged, physically handicapped and those suffering from cancer has been completed, Kasaragod collector said.

Bakri Eid: SC raps Kerala govt for easing Covid curbs

Bakri Eid: SC raps Kerala govt for easing Covid curbs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The apex court pulled up the state government for giving in to traders' pressure by granting relaxations ahead of Bakrid and said it disclosed a 'sorry state of affairs'.

'Nightwatchman' Bommai will stay till polls

'Nightwatchman' Bommai will stay till polls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Success in Karnataka's assembly polls will hinge on two factors: Drop a large number of incumbent MLAs and project Modi and not the state leaders, least of all Bommai.

SC asks states to trace over 10,000 Covid orphans, pay compensation

SC asks states to trace over 10,000 Covid orphans, pay compensation

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

In an effort to provide some help to over 10,000 children who lost both their parents to Covid-19, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed all state governments to reach out to those kids and pay them compensation.

Milind Soman's super simple tips to stay FIT

Milind Soman's super simple tips to stay FIT

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The model turned actor shared a four-step rule to stay inspired.