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Naidu refuses to admit impeachment notice against CJI

Naidu refuses to admit impeachment notice against CJI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The rejection of the notice comes a day after Naidu held the consultations with such experts to determine the maintainability of the motion.

BCCI happy with Star-ESPN title sponsorship deal

BCCI happy with Star-ESPN title sponsorship deal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Despite just one bid and the sponsorship rights going for its base price, the Board of Control for Cricket in India expressed satisfaction with its deal with Star India Pvt Ltd and ESPN for all 13 home international fixtures till March 2014.

Acid attack: SC suggests filing contempt case against hospitals

Acid attack: SC suggests filing contempt case against hospitals

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested to a Non-Governmental Organisation to file a contempt case alleging that hospitals and other authorities were not complying with court directions on providing free treatment to acid attack victims.

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to race on with Yamaha until 2018

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to race on with Yamaha until 2018

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi plans to keep on racing until he is nearly 40 after signing a new contract for the 2017 and 2018 seasons with Yamaha that should see out his career at the Japanese manufacturer.

India rushes drinking water to parched Maldives capital

India rushes drinking water to parched Maldives capital

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

With the Maldives facing a national crisis after a fire in its capital's lone water treatment plant, India on Friday sent nearly 200 tons of water by air and dispatched a naval vessel carrying a large consignment of water and RO facility to the island nation.

Centre gave armed forces Rs 76,765 crore less than sought

Centre gave armed forces Rs 76,765 crore less than sought

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The armed forces are facing a shortage of over 52,000 soldiers with the Army topping the list with over 21,000 vacant posts, the government said on Wednesday.

Platini could still fight polls for FIFA president's post. Here's how...

Platini could still fight polls for FIFA president's post. Here's how...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

England's Football Association, which has supported Platini's candidature, said on Friday it was among a number of other groups who had called for a FIFA crisis meeting where the election would be discussed.

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Gandhi said the BJP, in power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, is only working for a few rich people.

Football Briefs: Barcelona sign Brazilian Malcom from under Roma's nose

Football Briefs: Barcelona sign Brazilian Malcom from under Roma's nose

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Only one country shouldn't be blamed for terrorism: Sartaj Aziz

Only one country shouldn't be blamed for terrorism: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

He did not mention the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dil Se, Yahaan, Lakshya: Bollywood's Kashmir connection

Dil Se, Yahaan, Lakshya: Bollywood's Kashmir connection

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Here's looking at some popular Bollywood movies shot in Kashmir.

Like the new poster of A Flying Jatt?

Like the new poster of A Flying Jatt?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Rajnath on no-first-strike: Hiss of the cobra

Rajnath on no-first-strike: Hiss of the cobra

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

While we have to hiss loudly and do the lunging bit to keep our foes on their toes, that's only a tactical matter. What is the strategic goal? What is the end game? In my opinion, there is only one possible end game: the unwinding of Pakistan into several pieces: Balochistan, Sind, Balawaristan (Gilgit, Baltistan, the rest of PoK), the Pashtun area Khyber Pakhtunwa which will merge with Afghanistan, and the rump Punjab, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Do we need a Budget at all?

Do we need a Budget at all?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'The clubbing of policy announcements in the Budget speech creates policy surprises.' 'Economic actors dislike policy surprises because they throw their plans off track,' points out Alok Tiwari.

Raheel Sharif to succeed Kayani as Pak's new army chief

Raheel Sharif to succeed Kayani as Pak's new army chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Ending weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday appointed Lt Gen Raheel Sharif as Pakistan's new army chief and Lt Gen Rashid Mehmood as the chairman joint chiefs of staff committee.

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

SP-Congress alliance is likely to consolidate Muslim vote in their favour.

India won't withdraw from G20 currency pool

India won't withdraw from G20 currency pool

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

A day after BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations agreed on a $100-billion foreign currency reserve pool to tackle the volatile foreign exchange markets, India on Friday said the pool would act as a buffer arrangement, adding it might not withdraw anything from this reserve.

SC pulls up banks, telcos for creating panic on Aadhaar linking

SC pulls up banks, telcos for creating panic on Aadhaar linking

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The apex court made it clear that banks and telecom service providers will have to indicate the last date of linking bank accounts and mobile numbers with Aadhaar in their communications with customers.

Donald Trump may have avoided paying tax for up to 18 years

Donald Trump may have avoided paying tax for up to 18 years

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

The revelation that he declared a USD 916 million threatened to put the 70-year-old tycoon's tax records at the centre of the presidential campaign.

6 changes that you must note before filing your taxes

6 changes that you must note before filing your taxes

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

How the Aadhar card would be linked to income tax return is yet not clear

Transport logistics: Service tax hike is not good for the sector

Transport logistics: Service tax hike is not good for the sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Stocks to watch: Container Corp, Snowman Logistics & Transport Corp

Confusion prevails as Congress-NC alliance ends

Confusion prevails as Congress-NC alliance ends

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

At a press conference held in Jammu, the senior Congress leaders announced the party's decision to end its six year alliance with the National Conference, headed by Farooq Abdullah.

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

11th-hour debt restructuring programme offered no concessions to creditors

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'On November 8, two women activists were assaulted and left for dead because they were following the illegal mining trail. This is how bad the coal mafia is in Meghalaya.' 'Most politicians own coal mines, some policemen own coal mines and some in the administration own them.' 'So what you have is a nice cocktail and everybody is protecting each other.'

Kohli pinpoints some standout moments from the ODI series

Kohli pinpoints some standout moments from the ODI series

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

'As far as batting is concerned, obviously the one area we look to focus on is to maintain our batting techniques and use T20s and ODIs as an extension of our Test batting' 'But I think these guys have shown character and stuck it out whenever we've been under pressure. And that, to me, is the stand out of this series as a captain'

BJP plans to unleash Modi blitzkrieg in MP to woo voters

BJP plans to unleash Modi blitzkrieg in MP to woo voters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Ahead of the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is expected to address ten poll meetings to liven up the state poll campaign.

The end is nigh: NASA's Mercury probe to plunge to death in 2 weeks

The end is nigh: NASA's Mercury probe to plunge to death in 2 weeks

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

After more than four years of orbiting Mercury, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft will crash into the solar system's innermost planet in two weeks when it runs out of propellant.

Biking: Why these exercises help

Biking: Why these exercises help

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Sometimes, the difference between winning or losing a bike race depends on how fit you are.

No charges against Clinton over email server issue: FBI

No charges against Clinton over email server issue: FBI

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

In a big relief to Hillary Clinton, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday ruled out charging the Democratic presidential candidate over allegations that she violated rules by using a private email server while she was United States Secretary of State.

Much-delayed Scorpene submarine finally hits the sea

Much-delayed Scorpene submarine finally hits the sea

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The first of six French-designed Scorpene submarines which are being manufactured in Mumbai, was launched into the water on Monday, initiating the process for extensive sea trials.

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

RIL seeks joint tech studies to resolve gas dispute with ONGC

RIL seeks joint tech studies to resolve gas dispute with ONGC

Rediff.com6 May 2014

RIL and ONGC on March 28 agreed to appoint neutral international expert to decide if four wells drilled on boundary of KG-D6 block were drawing gas from neighbouring gas discoveries of the state-owned firm.

Cricket Buzz: Fit-again Prithvi Shaw to make comeback

Cricket Buzz: Fit-again Prithvi Shaw to make comeback

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

West Indies right-hand batsman Shai Hope believes that their upcoming five-match ODI series against England would be a good gauge for them ahead of the 2019 World Cup.

Trump questions Hillary Clinton's religious faith

Trump questions Hillary Clinton's religious faith

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

"We don't know anything about Hillary in terms of religion," Trump told a group of evangelical leaders, adding, "she's been in the public eye for years and years, and yet there's no -- there's nothing out there."

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Some within the BJP see Amit Shah's entry into the Rajya Sabha as the party's succession plan for 2025 when Narendra Modi turns 75.

'I don't mind comparisons with Shahid'

'I don't mind comparisons with Shahid'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'When the film was over, Bhai gave me a look, expressing what he felt.' 'That look said it all, and meant the world to me.'

Will NIA, instant talaq laws impact Vellore poll outcome?

Will NIA, instant talaq laws impact Vellore poll outcome?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'It may take the AIADMK much more convincing than already, not only to try and bring around even the one-time Muslim voters of the party. 'More importantly, the party leadership may find it even more difficult to convince traditional party voters and cadres, who had admired Jaya's nonchalance to the party and leader ruling the Centre,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC allows Italian marine, accused of killing Indian fishermen, to go home

SC allows Italian marine, accused of killing Indian fishermen, to go home

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The apex court imposed four conditions on the marine.