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Ongoing nursery admission process to remain unaffected: HC

Ongoing nursery admission process to remain unaffected: HC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

The ongoing nursery admission process in the national capital would remain unaffected as the Delhi high court today upheld the validity of two government notifications that gave powers to private unaided schools to formulate their own criteria.

Odisha seeks neighbours' help as 82 bodies of train mishap yet to be identified

Odisha seeks neighbours' help as 82 bodies of train mishap yet to be identified

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

AIIMS Bhubaneswar said out of the 162 bodies kept at the institute, 80 bodies have been handed over to the families of deceased persons while 82 other remain unidentified.

Ban on slaughter of cow progeny: SC refuses to pass directions

Ban on slaughter of cow progeny: SC refuses to pass directions

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

While disposing of an appeal, it said as far as the prayer for taking steps to save and conserve critically endangered indigenous species of livestock is concerned, it will be open for the appellant to make a representation to the state governments concerned.

I am not a rubber stamp or their yes man: Kerala guv on withholding bills

I am not a rubber stamp or their yes man: Kerala guv on withholding bills

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Khan said when any ordinance or Bill comes before him, he applies his mind to ascertain whether it is constitutionally and legally sound.

HC refuses interim relief to Kejriwal against arrest

HC refuses interim relief to Kejriwal against arrest

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to grant interim relief to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the excise policy 'scam', saying the matter raises important issues that cannot be 'summarily' decided without seeking the agency's stand.

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The school authorities immediately alerted police, who reached the institutions concerned with the bomb disposal squads and anti-sabotage check teams, they said, while indicating the bomb threat could be a hoax.

Jet Air told to deposit Rs 150 cr by Jan 31 in SBI's escrow account

Jet Air told to deposit Rs 150 cr by Jan 31 in SBI's escrow account

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Jalan-Kalrock consortium, the new owners of the cash-strapped Jet Airways, to deposit Rs 150 crore in SBI's escrow account by January 31, saying failure to do so will mean that the consortium is not in compliance with the terms of the resolution plan for reviving the airline. The top court, meanwhile, also refused to allow the separate plea of the Jet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Welfare Association seeking payment of provident fund and gratuity dues, observing if additional money is awarded, the resolution plan will become "unworkable". The consortium, as per the lawyers for the workmen, has to pay over Rs 200 crore towards dues on account of PF and gratuity.

2 major factors that will weigh on demand and margins of FMCG

2 major factors that will weigh on demand and margins of FMCG

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Irregular rainfall and a pick-up in commodity costs are expected to weigh on the demand and margins of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. Most companies reported a sharp expansion in gross margins in the April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24), given the lower prices of key raw materials and earlier price hikes. Furthermore, there were expectations that cost savings being passed on could reflect in volume growth going forward. However, these hopes could be dashed if demand recovery, especially in the rural segment, stalls, and gains on the raw material front start to recede.

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Scenes of death and destruction from Gaza and Israel.

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale

'How can I as a citizen of this country remain silent?'

'How can I as a citizen of this country remain silent?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'Why should my vaccine certificate, which I got paying my own money, have the picture of the prime minister?'

Forensic tests confirm remains in forest are Sheena Bora's

Forensic tests confirm remains in forest are Sheena Bora's

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Three tests were conducted by the AIIMS forensic department to prove that the charred remains were of Sheena.

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The crime came to light after neighbours alerted the police about a foul smell coming out of the flat.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

Why did NRN prevent Sudha Murthy from joining Infosys?

Why did NRN prevent Sudha Murthy from joining Infosys?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The book also mentions how Murthy was averse to his wife joining Infosys despite being a fine engineer who knew she could contribute far more solidly to the company than helping with only the odds and ends that her husband assigned to her.

Beef may briefly remain on your plate

Beef may briefly remain on your plate

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The court has asked the govt to give abattoirs time to clear their livestock.

How 41 workers trapped in tunnel are surviving

How 41 workers trapped in tunnel are surviving

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'The workers are doing fine as they get almost every essential item inside'

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

It's a single phase polling in Mizoram while first phase of assembly elections is underway in Chhattisgarh.

Chopped body in Mumbai flat: What the investigation so far reveals

Chopped body in Mumbai flat: What the investigation so far reveals

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Victim Saraswati Vaidya's live-in partner Manoj Sane, 56, has been arrested for allegedly killing her and dismembering the body in their 7th-floor rented apartment in Mira Road of Thane district.

2 Brightcom officials barred from holding managerial posts till further order

2 Brightcom officials barred from holding managerial posts till further order

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Sebi on Tuesday restrained two Brightcom Group officials, M Suresh Kumar Reddy and Narayan Raju, from holding any managerial position in the company or its subsidiaries until further orders. Reddy is the promoter-cum-chairman and MD of Brightcom Group Ltd (BGL) while Raju is the chief financial officer. Besides, the regulator also banned Reddy from the securities market until further orders.

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

In a statement, the ITLF said in view of a request of the home minister, the group will finalise an alternative location, in consultation with the people, for burial of bodies of ethnic violence victims belonging to the Kuki-Zo community which are lying in Imphal.

SC rejects bail for Godhra train burning convicts awarded death penalty

SC rejects bail for Godhra train burning convicts awarded death penalty

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of the convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case who were awarded the death penalty by the trial court but it was commuted to life sentence by the Gujarat high court.

Automobile retail sales rise 10% in June: FADA

Automobile retail sales rise 10% in June: FADA

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Domestic automobile retail sales rose 10 per cent in June driven by sales growth across various segments, including passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, automobile dealers body FADA said on Thursday. Total retail sales last month rose to 18,63,868 units from 17,01,105 units in the year-ago period. Passenger vehicle retail sales increased 5 per cent to 2,95,299 units as against 2,81,811 units in June 2022.

Delhi police may seek Aaftab's dating details from Bumble

Delhi police may seek Aaftab's dating details from Bumble

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The Delhi police wants to ascertain if any of the women Aftab dated on the app could be a possible motive behind Shraddha's murder.

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

Drone fired from Iran: US on cargo ship attack off west coast amid Navy probe

Drone fired from Iran: US on cargo ship attack off west coast amid Navy probe

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The Indian Navy continues to monitor the situation very closely with all stakeholders and remains committed to ensuring the safety of merchant shipping in the region, it said in a statement.

What Reforms Can We Expect, Modiji?

What Reforms Can We Expect, Modiji?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Assuming we still have a Modi-led majority government after May 2024, there is no guarantee that reforms will move at anything more than a snail's pace, though we must be thankful even for that, notes R Jagannathan.

SC bench passes order disagreeing with CJI's case listing system

SC bench passes order disagreeing with CJI's case listing system

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A Supreme Court bench, in a rare instance, has expressed displeasure in its judicial order over a new case listing mechanism introduced by Chief Justice U U Lalit for speedy disposal of matters pending for years.

NHRC seeks details from Centre, Manipur over peace efforts in state

NHRC seeks details from Centre, Manipur over peace efforts in state

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The ATRs have been sought on a range of matters within four weeks, the officials said.

On The Terrorists' Trail in Rajouri

On The Terrorists' Trail in Rajouri

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

An NIA team has arrived to track down the terrorists who murdered four men and laid an IED in a village in Rajouri.

FMEG: Most brokerages positive on cable & wires business

FMEG: Most brokerages positive on cable & wires business

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

With raw material prices rising sequentially in Q4 FY23, margins of fast moving electrical goods (FMEG) companies could witness pressure as they refrain from hiking prices and demand remains soft. Transition to a new regulatory regime-fans moved to new BEE standards from January 1-poses additional risk for firms. Business depends on volume trends in summer for key sub-segments, which account for a significant chunk of the sector's overall sales pie.

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'The pace of disbursement and project recommendation picks up as the tenure of the House draws near and usually all amount is released.'

Putin Toilet Paper Is Popular in Ukraine

Putin Toilet Paper Is Popular in Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Kremlin's Tyrant finds himself in unfamiliar territory.

U-19 PIX: Australia hand India another final heartbreak

U-19 PIX: Australia hand India another final heartbreak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

A dominant Australian side produced a superb all-round performance to secure their fourth ICC Under-19 World Cup crown.

The Night Manager 2 Review: The Drama Intensifies

The Night Manager 2 Review: The Drama Intensifies

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

As emotions escalate and drama intensifies, The Night Manager 2 becomes more gripping, applauds Mayur Sanap.

HC rejects Lakshadweep MP's plea to suspend conviction

HC rejects Lakshadweep MP's plea to suspend conviction

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

While declining to suspend the Lakshadweep MP's conviction, the high court suspended the 10-year sentence given to Faizal and three others in the case.

Will INDIA's Caste Card Work Against Modi?

Will INDIA's Caste Card Work Against Modi?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'Bihar's caste survey has bolstered the Opposition parties, but one shouldn't forget that the BJP is also trying to present itself as a party that cares for the OBCs more than other parties,' points out Sanjay Kumar.

'Electoral Bonds Biggest Scam In India'

'Electoral Bonds Biggest Scam In India'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'There is no scope for any doubt. This was a scheme designed to enrich the ruling party.'

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The victim was allegedly murdered and later burned in a coal furnace in a village of the Bhilwara district, with locals claiming that she was also gang-raped.