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7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The National Tawheed Jamath is suspected of plotting the deadly Easter blasts.

Jaypee Infratech's creditors defer voting on Suraksha's offer

Jaypee Infratech's creditors defer voting on Suraksha's offer

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Jaypee Infratech's financial creditors on Monday deferred the voting process on Suraksha group's offer to acquire the realty firm and will decide later this week whether bids of Suraksha group as well as NBCC should be considered again. Days after NBCC strongly objected to the Committee of Creditors (CoC) rejecting its offer and also questioned the jurisdiction of Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) Anuj Jain, the creditors held a meeting to discuss NBCC's addendum to its existing offer. The CoC, at its meeting on Monday, decided to conduct voting on May 27-28 on whether both contenders -- Suraksha group and NBCC -- should be allowed to submit their resolution plans for Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL), which went into insolvency proceedings in 2017.

'Pradhyumn gives me the strength to fight'

'Pradhyumn gives me the strength to fight'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

'I have to fight to ensure something like this doesn't happen to any other child, that no other parent faces what we are going through.' 'That is how I will find strength.'

MHA invites northeast CMs to discuss Citizenship Amendment Bill

MHA invites northeast CMs to discuss Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The meetings with the chief ministers will be held on Saturday, an official said.

Interest rate: RBI to be on a long-pause on sticky non-food inflation: Report

Interest rate: RBI to be on a long-pause on sticky non-food inflation: Report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The non-food component in the price basket will continue to keep inflation at a high level and result in a "long pause" in interest rates, a foreign bank said on Wednesday. The central bank is likely to pare the pandemic-driven emergency response as well, the report by Singaporean lender DBS said. It can be noted that the high inflation driven by the food prices has forced the RBI to go for a status quo in rates for the three consecutive reviews of the bi-monthly policy meetings, even as growth continues to be in the negative territory.

EVM videos on social media are of reserve, unused ones, says EC

EVM videos on social media are of reserve, unused ones, says EC

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The Election Commission on Tuesday asserted that EVMs used in the Lok Sabha polls are "absolutely safe" in strong rooms, dismissing allegations that the voting machines used in the elections were being switched with fresh ones ahead of counting of votes on May 23.

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The school management also removed all the security staffs.

No bail to Kundra; SEBI imposes Rs 3 lakh fine on him, Shilpa

No bail to Kundra; SEBI imposes Rs 3 lakh fine on him, Shilpa

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

A Mumbai court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of businessman Raj Kundra, arrested in a case of alleged creation of pornographic films and publishing them through apps, after the prosecution contended the police investigation was still on and his release at this juncture will derail the probe.

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Naved Masood, former secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Sebi board member; TV Mohandas Pai, chairman of Manipal Global Education and Dinesh Kanabar, CEO, Dhruva Advisors have ceded their position on the NSE board following end of their tenure.

China again blocks move to list Azhar as global terrorist

China again blocks move to list Azhar as global terrorist

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

China on Thursday blocked another bid by the United States, France and the United Kingdom to list Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermind Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations, saying it has rejected the move as "there is no consensus".

Sebi probes crash in mid-caps

Sebi probes crash in mid-caps

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Operator syndicate could be behind stock hammering, suspects regulator.

Unnao rape: SC transfers cases to Delhi, victim given Rs 25 lakh ex gratia

Unnao rape: SC transfers cases to Delhi, victim given Rs 25 lakh ex gratia

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The apex court asked the CBI to complete its probe in the accident case within 7 days.

Official behind 'Swadeshi' goof-up transferred to parent cadre

Official behind 'Swadeshi' goof-up transferred to parent cadre

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An order issued by the ministry of home affairs on Wednesday said Deputy Inspector General Meena has been "recalled" by the Central Reserve Police Force. Another CRPF DIG, Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, will be the new CEO of the canteens board with immediate effect for a period of three months, it added.

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Infosys pointed out that it is not uncommon for plaintiffs' lawyers to issue press releases or other media communications asking potential plaintiffs to contact them in order to apply for lead plaintiff status in an existing lawsuit. In October, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management.

China extends hold on Masood Azhar's terror listing

China extends hold on Masood Azhar's terror listing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

If China would not have extended the technical hold, Azhar would have automatically been designated under the UN as a terrorist.

RBI bars HDFC Bank from digital initiatives, issuing new credit cards

RBI bars HDFC Bank from digital initiatives, issuing new credit cards

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Private sector lender HDFC Bank on Thursday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked it temporarily stop all launches of its upcoming digital business-generating activities and sourcing of new credit card customers after outage at its data centre which impacted operations last month.

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Rediff.com20 May 2021

It looks unlikely that a proper plan was in place or else the deaths could have been averted, reports Jyoti Mukul.

Big loss! IM terrorist escapes from Mumbai police custody

Big loss! IM terrorist escapes from Mumbai police custody

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Afzal Usmani, an accused in 2008 Ahmedabad and Surat blast cases, escaped from the MCOCA court in Mumbai on Friday.

Govt clarifies over ICMR's Aug 15 deadline for Covid vaccine

Govt clarifies over ICMR's Aug 15 deadline for Covid vaccine

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Please don't read something which is not there in DG, ICMR's letter. The intent of the letter is only to expedite duly approved clinical trials without compromising on security and safety concerns'

Ambulance driver rapes 19-yr-old Covid patient in Kerala

Ambulance driver rapes 19-yr-old Covid patient in Kerala

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The ambulance driver Noufal, 29, was taken into custody on Sunday based on a complaint by the victim's mother to the hospital authorities and the police.

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

During the college festival, 'Reverie', around 6:30 pm on February 6, groups of unruly, drunk men mobbed the entrances of the college and forced their way in.

Farmers stir has changed politics and policy-making

Farmers stir has changed politics and policy-making

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The Centre's retreat from the farm laws is likely to have a significant bearing on the fate of laws that the Centre has made, for instance, in labour and electricity, predicts A K Bhattacharya.

Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel

Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Israeli diplomat also underlined that the objective of the attack was to cripple the Indian society, economy and culture, as well as the growing bilateral relationship between India and Israel.

Yes Bank's insolvency may widen economic pain: S&P

Yes Bank's insolvency may widen economic pain: S&P

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

SBI's ownership should give confidence to depositors and lenders about the bank's solvency.

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Singh and another accused in the case -- Irfan Shafi Mir -- were granted the relief by the court in a case filed by special cell of Delhi Police, noting that the probe agency failed to file chargesheet within 90 days from his arrest, as prescribed under law.

'Who allows a moron to decide how a girl should dress?'

'Who allows a moron to decide how a girl should dress?'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

'He apparently attacked me because I am an actress, and wanted to send out his warped message through me. I use the same status to appeal to all women to stand against such acts.' Gauahar Khan lashes out.

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

All that India must aim for is to match China's military prowess adjusted to equal Beijing's India-specific military capability, argues Vivek Gumaste.

CL PHOTOS: Atletico stun Barca; Bayern punish Man United

CL PHOTOS: Atletico stun Barca; Bayern punish Man United

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Atletico Madrid tamed Lionel Messi and Neymar to send La Liga rivals Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League after Koke's early goal secured a shock 2-1 aggregate success at the Calderon on Wednesday.

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

Rediff.com20 May 2020

It can be noted that ever since Satyam Computers scandal came out in January 2009, the audit world, especially the Big Four, have been under fire from the regulators.

CRPF probes how 137 men of one battalion contracted COVID-19

CRPF probes how 137 men of one battalion contracted COVID-19

Rediff.com5 May 2020

"The coronavirus outbreak in the 31st battalion of the force has been viewed seriously. The Director General (DG) has directed to gear up the force to face the challenge of the pandemic during 'hotspot policing' duties and while rendering other security related tasks," a senior officer said.

Vital clues missed before Pathankot air base attack

Vital clues missed before Pathankot air base attack

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Many are also stating that there were some clues and lapses, which could have avoided this entire incident from becoming a debacle.

Puri questions Cong MPs' tweets on Kozhikode plane mishap

Puri questions Cong MPs' tweets on Kozhikode plane mishap

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

After the accident on Friday, Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore, Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor alleged on Twitter that there were safety lapses on the part of the civil aviation ministry.

From US First Lady to possible first female president, Hillary's done it all

From US First Lady to possible first female president, Hillary's done it all

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Ninety-six years after women won the right to vote in the United States of America, a woman stands a chance of winning the US presidential race. Hillary Clinton -- former first lady, former US senator, and former secretary of state -- has become the first woman to capture a major-party nomination for president, taking another step in a journey that once seemed impossible, but over the last eight years has seemed inevitable. Like everything about her campaign, it was harder than expected.

'This fight is not just about Father Stan Swamy'

'This fight is not just about Father Stan Swamy'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'Father Stan was concerned about other innocents who may be implicated and put inside without the slightest proof, the way he was.'

IndiGo breached governance norms, finds Sebi probe

IndiGo breached governance norms, finds Sebi probe

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

IndiGo has been facing a probe by Sebi ever since a public spat came to light between two founders of the airline, including over certain related party transactions involving one of the warring promoters.

Faulty Rs 10 notes! Buried UPA report surfaces

Faulty Rs 10 notes! Buried UPA report surfaces

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

A whopping 10 lakh notes were printed on defective currency paper from the Hoshangabad Security Paper Mill

AAP 'seriously thinking' of deploying volunteers to protect CM

AAP 'seriously thinking' of deploying volunteers to protect CM

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Even before becoming chief minister, Kejriwal was being guarded by a bunch of volunteers. Some of these volunteers accompany Kejriwal wherever he goes even now and are also equipped with walkie-talkies.

EPL PIX: Manchester United held by Southampton; stay fifth

EPL PIX: Manchester United held by Southampton; stay fifth

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Manchester United's Champions League qualification hopes suffered a blow after an equaliser deep in stoppage time from Michael Obafemi earned Southampton a 2-2 draw in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Monday.

Student dies after fall from third floor of school, dad alleges foul play

Student dies after fall from third floor of school, dad alleges foul play

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Acting on her father's complaint that his daughter Neetu Chauhan could not have committed suicide but was pushed, police has registered a case against unknown persons, Superintendent of Police Deoria Rajiv Malhotra said.

Primary market off to best start in 3 years

Primary market off to best start in 3 years

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Going ahead, experts say, the fundraising trend in the primary market will depend on how the secondary market performs against the backdrop of the outcome of general elections and global cues.