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Tata Motors to launch 2 car models every year till 2020

Tata Motors to launch 2 car models every year till 2020

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The company, which on Wednesday launched its compact sedan Zest in the NCR, priced between Rs 464,000 and Rs 699,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), is also working to upgrade its sales and service network.

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Colonel Anil Athale (retd) recalls how the Battle of Panipat, 258 years ago, changed the history of India for the next century and half.

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At a time when the Kashmir valley has been shut down, it is perhaps appropriate that we remember Lal Ded, Kashmir's best known spiritual and literary figure, someone remembered with divine adoration both by Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir. A fascinating excerpt from Sandhya Mulchandani's For The Love Of God: Women Poet Saints Of The Bhakti Movement.

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Over 3,500 police personnel have deployed as the farmers began their march from the Ramlila Maidan to Parliament at 10.30 am.

SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism

SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

It also sought the assistance of the Centre and states for removing violent content related to cow vigilantism uploaded on social media.

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The "pervasive" threat of financial crimes and corruption is a challenge to the country's economy and global efforts are required to combat this menace, CBI chief Ranjit Sinha said.

Fake degree scam: 3,000 teachers resign fearing action by Patna HC

Fake degree scam: 3,000 teachers resign fearing action by Patna HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

About 3,000 school teachers, who allegedly used fake degree certificates to procure jobs, have resigned in Bihar till date fearing legal action and the Patna high court on Tuesday refused to extend deadline to quit voluntarily.

Tata Motors to launch models regularly till 2020

Tata Motors to launch models regularly till 2020

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The company is also working on various other measures such as enhancing quality of manufacturing facilities and improving customer buying and after sales experience.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

SC: People with genuine reasons should be allowed to deposit old notes

SC: People with genuine reasons should be allowed to deposit old notes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

"There can be a situation where a person has lost his/her money for no fault," SC said.

BJP objects to CBI chief's clean chit to Bansal

BJP objects to CBI chief's clean chit to Bansal

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday expressed unhappiness over the probe agency chief Ranjit Sinha's remarks that there is no evidence against former Railway Minister P K Bansal in the bribery case.

Ravi Kant retires from Tata Motors

Ravi Kant retires from Tata Motors

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Kant, an alumnus of IIT-Kharagpur, was managing director of the company before being promoted as vice-chairman five years ago.

Amitabh Bachchan to star in Rajinikanth's Enthiran 2?

Amitabh Bachchan to star in Rajinikanth's Enthiran 2?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The aggregate score read 4-2 in favour of the Blues who will now look to land their first ever ISL title on Sunday.

BJP retains seat in Madhya Pradesh by-polls, CPI-M wins in Tripura

BJP retains seat in Madhya Pradesh by-polls, CPI-M wins in Tripura

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday retained Garoth assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district albeit with a reduced margin than in the 2013 assembly polls. The Congress, however, termed the BJP's win with a lower margin than earlier as a "moral defeat" for the ruling party.

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'Ashok the Great did not slaughter foreigners or Muslims when he conquered Kalinga. It was Oriya- speaking Hindus whom he butchered by the tens of thousands. But Ashok is called Great, and his lion emblem is the official symbol of the Republic of India.' 'Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu, when both men are accused of the same crime?' asks Aakar Patel.

New cable stayed bridge to be commissioned in J&K

New cable stayed bridge to be commissioned in J&K

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The Border Roads Organisation is due to commission a cable stayed bridge, over river Ravi in Basholi area of Jammu and Kashmir next year.

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Indian weightlifting juggernaut continued at the Commonwealth Games, with Sanjita Chanu and Deepak Lather adding a gold and bronze to the team's tally, and the shuttlers and boxers staying unbeaten on the second day, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

September 12 marked the 122th anniversary of one of the most incredible battles in Indian history.

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

CBI has registered 18 FIRs so far in the coal scam.

Review: Jai Ho! Democracy is more silly than satirical!

Review: Jai Ho! Democracy is more silly than satirical!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

'Jai Ho! Democracy is a hasty uptake of news channels and papers drawn into a skit that's too short on subtext to be a realised satire and too silly to be taken seriously', writes Sukanya Verma.

CBI probing all angles into Ishrat case: CBI director

CBI probing all angles into Ishrat case: CBI director

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is probing "all angles" in the Ishrat Jahan case including the statements of some witnesses claiming knowledge of political conspiracy behind the fake encounter involving the Gujarat Police and the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau.

Women and girls getting raped left, right and centre: SC

Women and girls getting raped left, right and centre: SC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The court referred the NCRB data and said 38,947 women were raped in India in 2016. "What is to be done? Girls and women are getting raped left, right and centre," the bench said."

Coming up: Vijay Sethupathi, five times over!

Coming up: Vijay Sethupathi, five times over!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Here's what Vijay Sethupathi has in store for us this year.

Try to find a peaceful solution to Naxal problem: SC to govt

Try to find a peaceful solution to Naxal problem: SC to govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and Chhattisgarh government to find a peaceful solution to the Naxal problem in the state and adopt a "pragmatic" approach towards life.

Cong was 'cornered' on penultimate day of Monsoon Session: NDA

Cong was 'cornered' on penultimate day of Monsoon Session: NDA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Government on Thursday claimed that it had Congress "cornered" on the penultimate day of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament.

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

He also performed puja at Basuki Naag temple in the premises by pouring milk.

Husband of national level shooter sent to transit remand in abuse case

Husband of national level shooter sent to transit remand in abuse case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

A Delhi court Wednesday granted three days transit remand of Ranjit Kumar Kohli alias Rakibul Hussain, accused of deceiving national shooter Tara Shahdeo into marriage and forcing her to convert to Islam, to the Jharkhand police.

Fine, won't charge 'poor Kejriwal': Jethmalani on Rs 3.42 crore bill

Fine, won't charge 'poor Kejriwal': Jethmalani on Rs 3.42 crore bill

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

"Everybody knows in this country that I charge only the rich, but for poor people I do work free and the poor people are about 90 per cent of my clientele," he said.

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The court allowed tips to performers but disallowed showering of currency on them.

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Twenty Indian soldiers posted in border areas of the country, most of them in Jammu and Kashmir, have gone missing from 1996 to 2010, according to an RTI reply.

'Kohinoor, a symbol of British loot'

'Kohinoor, a symbol of British loot'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Though it would be wonderful for Indians to have the Kohinoor and Peacock Throne displayed in all its glory at the Red Fort, it seems unlikely that the British will part with the Kohinoor in a hurry.

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'They were the leaders of my country and the children of Mother India, but they didn't die as martyrs.' 'They were killed, most unfortunately, by a well planned enemy plot, and they were victims of political violence,' states Sudhir Bisht.

'The CBI's clean image is over for now'

'The CBI's clean image is over for now'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

'The selection process of the CBI chief has not been appropriate.' 'Three successive CBI directors have been found in corrupt moral practices.' 'A thorough investigation needs to be done before appointing anyone to such a post.'

AIMIM MLA suspended from Maha assembly for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

AIMIM MLA suspended from Maha assembly for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

AIMIM MLA Waris Pathan was suspended from Maharashtra assembly for refusing to say 'Bharat mata ki jai'.

SC restrains states from granting remissions to life convicts

SC restrains states from granting remissions to life convicts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained all states from exercising power of remission for releasing convicts from jail who are serving life sentence and sought their response whether the Centre's nod was needed for the purpose in cases prosecuted by central agencies like Central Bureau of Investigation.

Fadnavis seeks info from Maria on his meeting with Lalit Modi

Fadnavis seeks info from Maria on his meeting with Lalit Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has been asked to provide "info" on his statement regarding his meeting with tainted ex-IPL boss Lalit Modi in London.

CBI chief's rape remark shows his sick mindset: NCW

CBI chief's rape remark shows his sick mindset: NCW

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The National Commission for Women has sought an explanation from Central Bureau of Investigation chief Ranjit Sinha for his controversial rape remark and said it may recommend his resignation to the government after receiving a reply on his "insensitive and irresponsible" statement.

India to ban foreign surrogate services

India to ban foreign surrogate services

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Foreigners cannot rent a womb in India, the central government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday.