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2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday handed over a job letter to Ravinder's wife.

6 home loan fees you didn't know!

6 home loan fees you didn't know!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Here's a dummy's guide to the home loan fee maze

SC junks Gujarat HC order on repair of shrines damaged in 2002 riots

SC junks Gujarat HC order on repair of shrines damaged in 2002 riots

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The court accepted the scheme formulated by the state government to provide "ex gratia assistance" of up to Rs 50,000 to all religious places, including mosques and temples.

Delhi HC orders release of Tandoor murder case convict Sushil Sharma

Delhi HC orders release of Tandoor murder case convict Sushil Sharma

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The high court set aside and quashed the recommendations of the sentence review board (SRB) which had rejected Sharma's representation for pre-mature release.

Rajan visits Pulwama, assures support to flood-hit people

Rajan visits Pulwama, assures support to flood-hit people

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The aim of his visit was to explore how financial institutions can be co-opted in reviving the local economy.

Crude will not reach $100/barrel again, assures OPEC

Crude will not reach $100/barrel again, assures OPEC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

OPEC agrees to keep pumping as oil glut fears persist.

Coal scam: SC stays summons issued to Manmohan Singh, issues notice to CBI

Coal scam: SC stays summons issued to Manmohan Singh, issues notice to CBI

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the summons to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and 5 others by a trial court over the coal scam.

Assam violence: Adivasis retaliate, set fire to Bodo homes

Assam violence: Adivasis retaliate, set fire to Bodo homes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Violence surged in Assam on Wednesday as the toll in the massacre of tribals by Bodo militants rose to 65 including 21 women and 18 children, sparking a retaliation in which Bodo homes and a police station were attacked leaving three persons dead allegedly in police firing.

Court allows CBI to quiz DSP Kumar for 7 days in custody in bribery case

Court allows CBI to quiz DSP Kumar for 7 days in custody in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The court termed the offence as "grave" and noted that there were serious allegations about the involvement of public servants including the accused, who has been charged by the agency of being a part of an extortion racket being run in the garb of investigation.

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

July and August are expected to receive 107 per cent and 104 per cent of rainfall

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra (748), followed by Tamil Nadu at 571 and Delhi with 523 cases. Cases in Telangana have gone up to 321, in Kerala to 314, in Uttar Pradesh to 305, while the number of cases has gone up to 274 in Rajasthan.

Sri Lanka's political crisis turns violent; 1 dead in shooting

Sri Lanka's political crisis turns violent; 1 dead in shooting

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya questioned the president's decision to suspend parliament till November 16, saying it will have "serious and undesirable" consequences on the country.

CBI's Asthana can't be arrested till next hearing on Monday: Delhi HC

CBI's Asthana can't be arrested till next hearing on Monday: Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

During the hearing, CBI said charges against Asthana are serious and the agency was investigating the matter and is likely to add more offences in the FIR.

A white elephant called the Bullet train

A white elephant called the Bullet train

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The Bullet train is a childish desire to join an elite club at the cost of 99.9 per cent of rail passengers, says S Pushpavanam.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why you should buy a home NOW!

Why you should buy a home NOW!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

A fall in home loan rates since last September as well as a few provisions in the Union Budget 2016-17 are working in favour of the home buyers, says Rajiv Raj

Alert! Cyclone Nada is headed for Tamil Nadu coast

Alert! Cyclone Nada is headed for Tamil Nadu coast

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

In Chennai, rains are expected to start early Thursday morning and intensify gradually. Government schools in the city have been shut down for the next two days

Money collected by charities being used to revive SIMI?

Money collected by charities being used to revive SIMI?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

To reduce their reliance of foreign transactions, terror outfits are now using charity organisations and NGOs. The money is collected legitimately but distributed illicitly, reports Vicky Nanjappa

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Since 2016, when India was officially recognised in US law as a 'major defence partner', Washington has purposefully upgraded the defence relationship.

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Anirban Lahiri was voted the 2014 'Players' Player of the Year' after a successful season on the Asian Tour, where he won two titles and finished second on the Order of Merit.

IAF told to save dwindling squadrons till Rafale arrives

IAF told to save dwindling squadrons till Rafale arrives

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asked the Indian Air Force to focus on safety and conservation of available resources as he interacted with top commanders in New Delhi just days after India decided to buy 36 Rafale jets.

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Photographs from the spot show a deep, long crack running along the divider.

What homebuyers MUST know

What homebuyers MUST know

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Tinesh Bhasin explores the limitations of rights granted to homebuyers under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

Assam carnage: 68 dead in Bodo militant attacks

Assam carnage: 68 dead in Bodo militant attacks

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The death toll on Wednesday climbed to 68 in the series of attacks by suspected Bodo militants belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland faction in Sonitpur and Kokrajhar districts of Assam while the Centre was rushing additional forces to the state.

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The sops sanctioned by J Jayalalithaa on her first day in office could cost the exchequer up to Rs 8,000 crore annually.

Cutback in oil output, rise in crude prices could impact India

Cutback in oil output, rise in crude prices could impact India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Given that India will get a huge part of its oil supplies from Iran through its government-owned oil PSUs, any unwelcome shocks in global crude rates could be absorbed well enough.

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ahead of the assembly elections next year, the BJP has been wallowing in a welter of ideas that has resurrected the debate on populism versus pragmatism, as it has to pander to two important but incompatible constituencies, of the freebie consuming masses and Bengaluru's heavy hitters craving for even roads, pristine lakes and unbroken power supply, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Half full, half empty: 10 years of NREGA

Half full, half empty: 10 years of NREGA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

At its peak five years ago, it was a lifeline for 5.5 crore, or one in every three rural homes

People know oil price rising due to global factors, don't support bandh: Centre

People know oil price rising due to global factors, don't support bandh: Centre

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Noting that oil prices had gone down after the BJP-led government came to power in May 2014, before they went up, Prasad said it is a problem whose solution is not in its hands.

'We need to finish the nuclear agreement... I don't think we have finished it'

'We need to finish the nuclear agreement... I don't think we have finished it'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'If we could break through this symbolic barrier of sanctions and a dysfunctional relationship, we could do anything.'

Limit on exchange of old notes reduced to Rs 2000 from Friday

Limit on exchange of old notes reduced to Rs 2000 from Friday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

The government has also announced a slew of measures to ease cash flow for the rural sector.

'Axis of evil' now a pivot of peace?

'Axis of evil' now a pivot of peace?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The implications of the interim deal between Iran and the world's big powers go far beyond the nuclear programme, says Nitin Pai

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'They must take the bull of conservatism within their own ranks by its horns as much as they need to speak out against the fallacies of the non-Hindutva (or 'Muslim-friendly') political forces as well,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Your home loan queries answered!

Your home loan queries answered!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Chartered accountant and Sebi registered investment advisor, Harsh Vardhan Roongta, answers your home loan queries

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.

Is Kim Jong Un under threat from his army?

Is Kim Jong Un under threat from his army?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'Hardliners who are against denuclearisation may be working secretly on North Korea's nuclear activities, despite official claims that dismantling its nuclear arsenal has already begun.'' 'Does it mean that Kim does not have full control over the military,' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Jaitley said a 10 per cent tax long on capital gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh made from the sale of shares has been introduced but those made till Janaury 31 would be grandfathered. A 10 per cent tax on distributed income by equity oriented mutual funds has also been proposed in the budget.

AWESOME photographs of the month: June

AWESOME photographs of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by...

Advani attends Parl Board meet along with Modi

Advani attends Parl Board meet along with Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

After his revolt against elevation of Narendra Modi last month, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Thursday attended the first Parliamentary Board meeting along with the Gujarat chief minister to discuss the strategy for the next polls.

Alas, Kochhar is NOT kosher

Alas, Kochhar is NOT kosher

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'I am not surprised that hubris brought Chanda Kochhar down. It would appear that as a person she thought she could do no wrong and as a leader she considered herself above what her company demanded of others in terms of financial probity and honesty. That, my friends, is NOT a good way for a leader to feel,' says S Muraleedharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.