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Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Anyone familiar with Modi's track record will know he never forgets a slight, a betrayal,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Jindal extortion case: Zee editors sent to 2-day custody

Jindal extortion case: Zee editors sent to 2-day custody

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Zee News on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of its two senior journalists arrested in an extortion case filed by Congress MP Naveen Jindal, alleging that the police action was "illegal" and "designed for something else".

Some coal blocks expected to be de-allocated

Some coal blocks expected to be de-allocated

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Amid a raging row over coal block allocations, the Inter-Ministerial Group is set to recommend de-allocation of some coal blocks awarded to private firms out of 29 cases under review and other punitive action will be taken against several others.

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

India has already shortlisted the names of two-three heads of states for extending invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade.

Pak's support to terrorism unacceptable, will continue to retaliate: Indian Army

Pak's support to terrorism unacceptable, will continue to retaliate: Indian Army

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

During the DGMO talks over a telephonic conversation, army said that it does not target civilians.

How this model with albinism created history

How this model with albinism created history

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

An advocate of diversity, she is a South African lawyer turned model.

ISRO war hots up! Antrix-Devas report to be released

ISRO war hots up! Antrix-Devas report to be released

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Seeking to fend of attacks on his credentials in the Indian Space Research Organisation row, the space body's chief K Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said probe reports on Antrix-Devas deal that led to punitive action against his predecessor G Madhavan Nair and three fellow space scientists will be released after getting due clearance.

Scientists at war: ISRO 'scandal' right under PMO's nose?

Scientists at war: ISRO 'scandal' right under PMO's nose?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The punitive action on January 13 against four scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation in connection with the Antrix-Devas deal leaves many questions unanswered. It does however make it apparent that there have been lacunae in the functioning of one of India's premier scientific institutions, its commercial arm, and the overseeing body.

India follows independent policy: Gen Rawat on fear of US sanctions

India follows independent policy: Gen Rawat on fear of US sanctions

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Rawat said India was looking forward to procuring Kamov helicopters and other weapon systems and technology from Russia.

Chhattisgarh: Policeman, son injured in Naxal attack

Chhattisgarh: Policeman, son injured in Naxal attack

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Naxals on Wednesday shot at a police officer and his son, injuring both critically, in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. Bastar Superintendent of Police B L Meena said that a group of Naxals attacked Assistant Sub-inspector of Police Prakash Shukla and his son Punit while the two were riding a motorbike to Mardum.

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The 27-second video was released a day after it claimed to have killed five Indian soldiers while retaliating to India's "unprovoked ceasefire violation" in Tatta Pani sector along the LoC.

Aarushi murder case: Setback for Nupur Talwar

Aarushi murder case: Setback for Nupur Talwar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

In a setback to dentist Nupur Talwar, facing trial in the murder of her teenaged daughter Aarushi, the Allahabad high court on Monday suspended its last month order asking a CBI court at Ghaziabad to "expeditiously" decide any bail application moved by her.

DoS refuses to share info under RTI with Madhavan Nair

DoS refuses to share info under RTI with Madhavan Nair

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

For the second time, the Department of Space has declined to give details on why punitive action was taken against former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair in connection with the controversial Antrix-Devas deal, evoking a sharp reaction from the scientist who said there is "something fishy".

Space department turns down Madhavan Nair's RTI plea again

Space department turns down Madhavan Nair's RTI plea again

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

For the second time, the Department of Space has declined to give details on why punitive action was taken against former chief Indian Space Research Organisation G Madhavan Nair in connection with the controversial Antrix-Devas deal, evoking a sharp reaction from the scientist who said there is "something fishy".

India reserves right to strike: New Army Chief to Pak

India reserves right to strike: New Army Chief to Pak

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Gen Naravane also said the Army will enhance combat capabilities along the border with China so that it is fully prepared to deal with any security challenge.

Trump invited to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations in 2019

Trump invited to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations in 2019

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The US side is yet to respond to the invitation but initial indication has been positive, it is learnt.

Don't promote superstitions for TRPs, Centre tells TV channels

Don't promote superstitions for TRPs, Centre tells TV channels

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

The information and broadcasting ministry has issued a stern advisory to all TV channels against telecasting programmes promoting superstitions, occult practices and blind belief, warning that punitive action will be taken in case of any violations. The advisory comes in the wake of the civil society and many media critics expressing concern over a flood of such programmes of late -- especially on Hindi and regional language channels -- to garner TRPs.

Cash-strapped Kingfisher starts operating new flight schedule

Cash-strapped Kingfisher starts operating new flight schedule

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Facing severe turbulence, Kingfisher Airlines today started truncated operations in accordance with its new flight schedule, as aviation regulator DGCA examined its operational details to consider whether to take any punitive action against it for flouting norms.

Why e-travel aggregators are jittery about Goa Tourist Act

Why e-travel aggregators are jittery about Goa Tourist Act

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

An industry source said the Act would create high-entry barriers for new service providers and limit customer choice

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

New regulatory rules, softer freight rates and a liquidity crunch at non-bank lenders are among the reasons.

Anil Ambani announces plan to reduce RCom debt by Rs 25K crore

Anil Ambani announces plan to reduce RCom debt by Rs 25K crore

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The debt resolution involves RCom exiting the SDR framework with no conversion of debt into equity and zero write-off by lenders, Anil Ambani said, adding that he expects full closure by March 2018.

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The parties reiterated that they are bound, wholly, by the contents of the 'Gupkar Declaration', a resolution issued after an all-party meeting on August 4, 2019 at the Gupkar residence of NC president Farooq Abdullah.

Is Modi going the Manmohan way?

Is Modi going the Manmohan way?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The Modi government, like the Singh one, has run into what is called a perfect storm, where everything that can go wrong does so at the same time,' points out T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Will Tatas buy majority stake in Jet Air?

Will Tatas buy majority stake in Jet Air?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

However, any progress on the deal depends upon Goyal giving up control of the company.

PIX: Anushka, Gauri Khan at Gone Girl screening

PIX: Anushka, Gauri Khan at Gone Girl screening

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The Ben Affleck starrer releases in India this Friday, October 24.

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

We aren't saying it will happen, but a sequel to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai would be interesting, na?

PIX: Bachchans, Shah Rukh attend Aishwarya's father's funeral

PIX: Bachchans, Shah Rukh attend Aishwarya's father's funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The funeral took place in the evening at the Vile Parle Seva Sansthan Shamshan Bhoomi in suburban Mumbai, many friends of the Bachchan family attended it to pay their last respects.

Centre to consider law in winter session to end instant triple talaq

Centre to consider law in winter session to end instant triple talaq

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

A ministerial committee has been set up to propose a suitable legislation or amend existing penal provisions, which would make instantaneous triple talaq an offence, government functionaries said on Tuesday.

PIX: Ed Sheeran parties with Farah, Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor

PIX: Ed Sheeran parties with Farah, Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The parties never end in Bollywood!

Sohrabuddin case: Accused cop's bail plea rejected

Sohrabuddin case: Accused cop's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Gujarat High Court on Monday rejected the bail application of V A Rathod, an accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case who was described as an "important witness" in a Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet filed last year.

PIX: Ranveer, Alia, Shah Rukh party with Deepika

PIX: Ranveer, Alia, Shah Rukh party with Deepika

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

The B-town parties go on!

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

If you are pregnant or obese you are at higher risk of swine flu.

Just how successful are college romances?

Just how successful are college romances?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Karan Johar has his own grammar coming into play when it comes to films set in a campus says Joginder Tuteja.

Sasikala to serve 13 more months in jail if fine is not paid

Sasikala to serve 13 more months in jail if fine is not paid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The AIADMK general secretary is currently serving her sentence at the Parapanna Agrahara prison in Bengaluru.

How India can leash nuclear monsters in our neighbourhood

How India can leash nuclear monsters in our neighbourhood

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'Only when India's adversaries are convinced that India has both the necessary political and military will and the hardware to respond to a nuclear strike with punitive retaliation that will inflict unacceptable loss of human life and unprecedented material damage, will they be deterred,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'Grounding of Jet Airways seems a scam'

'Grounding of Jet Airways seems a scam'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

"The central government had rescued other businesses by re-structuring debts to the tune of Rs 30,000-40,000 crore. Compared to this, the amount (debt) of Jet Airways was much smaller. Moreover there was a resolution (accepted) by the lenders to save jobs and to save the airline," Sharma said.

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Addressing the party workers and people of Bihar through a virtual rally, he attacked the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal saying the growth rate of the state was just 3.9 per cent when the party was in power, but it rose to 11.3 per cent under the NDA.

Kunal Kamra seeks Rs 25L from IndiGo over flying ban

Kunal Kamra seeks Rs 25L from IndiGo over flying ban

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Kamra was banned by India's largest airline for six months on Tuesday for allegedly harassing Goswami on the Mumbai-Lucknow flight. SpiceJet, GoAir and Air India also imposed a similar ban on Kamra without specifying any period.

ICICI Bank, Kochhar have replied to show-cause notices: Sebi

ICICI Bank, Kochhar have replied to show-cause notices: Sebi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The cases under scanner include significant loan exposure of the bank to Videocon way back in 2012 and the alleged involvement of the Kochhar family in restructuring of that loan.

We had all clearances, says scam-hit Adarsh

We had all clearances, says scam-hit Adarsh

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Contesting Environment Ministry's show-cause notice, Mumbai's scam-hit Adarsh Housing Society on Monday demanded an immediate end to proceedings against it, insisting that it had got all the required clearances and the contention otherwise was "misplaced and incorrect".