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Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of eight Indian nationals, who were sentenced to death after being arrested in Doha in August 2022.

SC notice to Tamil Nadu over 'banning' Ram mandir telecast

SC notice to Tamil Nadu over 'banning' Ram mandir telecast

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The bench took on record the statement of senior advocate Amit Anand Tiwari for Tamil Nadu that there are no restrictions on 'puja archana' in temples or live telecast of consecration ceremony at Ayodhya.

Godrej split: Who gets to keep what

Godrej split: Who gets to keep what

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej and his sister Smita Crishna Godrej-controlled Godrej & Boyce will hold the exclusive construction rights over a vast land bank, including a prime 3,000 acre-property in Mumbai, they got as part of the family agreement that split the Godrej empire, as per sources and regulatory filing. According to the agreement reached late Tuesday, the 127-year-oldgets to keep what group will be split into two entities - one led by Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir and the other by their cousins Jamshyd and Smita.

Dunith Wellalage reveals: 'How I dismissed Kohli, Rohit'

Dunith Wellalage reveals: 'How I dismissed Kohli, Rohit'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Very happy to get big wickets of Kohli, Rohit: Dunith Wellalage

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy rejoins BJP ahead of LS polls

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy rejoins BJP ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

'BJP was always there in my blood, but due to some reasons I had gone out, but today I feel I have come back to my mother's lap. Looking at my brothers here, I don't feel like I'm coming back to the BJP office after 13 years'

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Australia make solid start to Boxing Day Test in rainy Melbourne

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In view of the farmers' protest and march to Parliament, the Delhi police started preparations to check the advancing farmers' march beforehand, an officer said.

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The guidelines say sellers will be solely responsible for warranties and guarantees.

'B'desh signals in north-east border areas'

'B'desh signals in north-east border areas'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd authorities in the north-east have drawn the Centre's attention to their inability in restricting Bangladesh telephone services in some bordering areas of the region.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Sandeep guide Rajasthan to win over MI

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Sandeep guide Rajasthan to win over MI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Jaipur, on Monday.

Curfew relaxed in twin districts of Imphal for 7 hours

Curfew relaxed in twin districts of Imphal for 7 hours

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Manipur government relaxed the curfew in Imphal East and West districts for seven hours from 5 am on Friday to facilitate common people to purchase essential items, officials said.

After 8 days, Manipur okays Rahul's Nyay Yatra, limits participants

After 8 days, Manipur okays Rahul's Nyay Yatra, limits participants

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The yatra, which is scheduled to begin on January 14, will cover 6,713 kilometres and the participants will travel on buses and foot.

'Bury COVID-19 victims away from residential areas'

'Bury COVID-19 victims away from residential areas'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I am more worried about the rainy season from June.' 'If you don't bury the COVID-19 dead properly, then rainwater will seep into the dead bodies and it will come to our locality where I fear more than 2,000 people will be affected.'

Tibetans protest against China joining G20 meet in Delhi

Tibetans protest against China joining G20 meet in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Holding banners and raising anti-China slogans, protesters carried out a peaceful demonstration amid heavy personnel deployment, the police said.

Delhi roads turn into rivers, throw traffic out of gear

Delhi roads turn into rivers, throw traffic out of gear

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The visuals on social media also showed huge traffic on the National Highway-24 and Sarai Kale Khan where vehicles were crawling. Water from the overflowing Yamuna river reached ITO, a key route to commute from east Delhi to central Delhi and Connaught Place.

Import curbs on laptops: Industry gets a breather

Import curbs on laptops: Industry gets a breather

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The move is expected to offer a breather to companies, who have been on tenterhooks following Thursday's order. DGFT will soon issue a notification on timeline extension, IT Ministry sources said. In a post on 'X' social media platform (earlier known as Twitter), Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said: "There will be a transition period for this to be put into effect, which will be notified soon".

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

On Sunday morning, the sun shone brightly on vintage cars parked in symmetry on the grounds of ITC Maurya in New Delhi. The owners were making sure the old beauties turned up spick and span for a rally organised by ITC Hotels in partnership with the Heritage Motoring Club of India. The rally would end at ITC Grand Bharat in Gurugram, Haryana, later in the day.

Assam lifts travel curbs to Meghalaya 6 days after border violence

Assam lifts travel curbs to Meghalaya 6 days after border violence

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Vehicles from Assam are now allowed to enter Meghalaya, a senior police officer said.

Pak firing hits weddings, paddy harvest in Jammu villages along IB

Pak firing hits weddings, paddy harvest in Jammu villages along IB

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers has marred dozens of weddings in villages along the International Border in Jammu with many forced to make last-minute changes to some rituals as well.

NC-Congress alliance sweeps Ladakh-Kargil polls post Art 370 abrogation

NC-Congress alliance sweeps Ladakh-Kargil polls post Art 370 abrogation

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Of the 26 seats for which elections were held on October 4, results of 20 seats have been declared so far, they said.

Don't mislead public through...: NMC to doctors

Don't mislead public through...: NMC to doctors

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

A doctor should not use an unusually large signboard and write on it anything other than his name, qualifications, titles, specialty or registration number, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has suggested, saying his prescription papers should also have the same contents.

Relief for Delhiites as rain clears haze, improves air

Relief for Delhiites as rain clears haze, improves air

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The air quality is expected to improve further due to wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

Poor outfield in Dharamsala sparks controversy; Stokes unavailable for Bangladesh

Poor outfield in Dharamsala sparks controversy; Stokes unavailable for Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Jos Buttler made a scathing assessment of the HPCA Stadium outfield, terming it as 'poor'

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

Curfew-like restrictions imposed in Srinagar, south Kashmir

Curfew-like restrictions imposed in Srinagar, south Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Curfew-like-restrictions were imposed in the old city of Srinagar and some uptown areas to foil protests and a sit-in at the historic Jamia mosque after the Friday prayers.

ISPs to offer VPN in licensed area only

ISPs to offer VPN in licensed area only

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

The department of telecom has issued guidelines for Internet service providers proposing to offer virtual private network under which the ISP is permitted to provide such services restricted to its licensed service areas.

Manipur: Search ops conducted, illegal bunkers destroyed

Manipur: Search ops conducted, illegal bunkers destroyed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The state government, however, relaxed the curfew in Imphal East and West districts for seven hours from 5 am to facilitate common people to purchase essential items, officials said.

Protestors Block Army Jeep In Imphal

Protestors Block Army Jeep In Imphal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Over 25 people were injured in clashes as Indian Army and Rapid Action Force personnel fired tear gas shells in Kangvai and Phougakchao areas in Bishnupur district on Thursday to stop processions from proceeding to the proposed burial site violating restrictions on gatherings.

Manipur: 17 injured in fresh clashes; day curfew reimposed

Manipur: 17 injured in fresh clashes; day curfew reimposed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Hours before the clashes, a planned mass burial of Kuki-Zomi people killed in Manipur's ethnic violence was stalled after the state's High Court on Thursday morning ordered status quo to be maintained at the proposed burial site in Churachandpur district.

Why DGCA Wants Airline Altimeter Upgrades

Why DGCA Wants Airline Altimeter Upgrades

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'We have informed the government multiple times that the situation in the US and India are different.' 'Here, there will be a 500 MHz gap in the frequencies which will safely allow aviation without interference.'

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The government on Thursday tweaked curbs on imports of laptops and computers as it allowed importers to bring in shipments of IT hardware from overseas on a mere 'authorisation' upon detailing quantity and value. The new 'import management system' is aimed at monitoring shipments of laptops, tablets and computers into the country without hurting market supply or creating a cumbersome licensing regime. The announcement is likely to provide relief to companies in the IT hardware segment in India as they had flagged concerns over the imposition of a strict licensing regime for importers.

Erred by retweeting video defaming BJP IT cell, Kejriwal tells SC

Erred by retweeting video defaming BJP IT cell, Kejriwal tells SC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday told the Supreme Court that he made a mistake by retweeting an allegedly defamatory video circulated by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee related to the BJP IT Cell.

Farmers stay put at border, all eyes on Thursday's crucial talks with govt

Farmers stay put at border, all eyes on Thursday's crucial talks with govt

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Haryana Police lobbed tear gas shells at farmers from Punjab at Shambhu border between the two states as thousands of protesters stayed put there on Wednesday, the second day of their 'Delhi Chalo' march.

Clashes in Kashmir, curfew lifted in many areas

Clashes in Kashmir, curfew lifted in many areas

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Barring parts of Srinagar city, Anantnag and Pampore towns, curfew was on Saturday lifted from Kashmir even as normal life remained disrupted due to the strike called by separatists.

Curbs put in Srinagar to prevent Muharram processions

Curbs put in Srinagar to prevent Muharram processions

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Authorities on Sunday imposed curfew-like restrictions in parts of Srinagar to prevent members of the Shia community from taking out Muharram processions on the eighth day of the 10-day mourning period, officials said.

My IPL 2024 Dream Team

My IPL 2024 Dream Team

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Forget team colours! Let's build the ultimate dream team, a team that would dominate any opponent...

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.