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Ex-AMU student leader held for 'anti-CAA violence'

Ex-AMU student leader held for 'anti-CAA violence'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Sharjeel Usmani, the son of Assistant Professor Tariq Usmani of the AMU's Department of Geography, was picked by the Uttar Pradesh's anti-terrorist squad (ATS) sleuths from his uncle's house in Azamgarh on Wednesday and was subsequently produced in a court in Aligarh which remanded him in judicial custody, they said.

Draft labour rules: No licence for contractors with criminal history

Draft labour rules: No licence for contractors with criminal history

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The norms, say industry experts, are not sufficient to weed out fly-by-night contractors.

'Real money in the market is made by remaining invested for long'

'Real money in the market is made by remaining invested for long'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'Waiting for a market correction and optimising entry time in the markets will be akin to missing the woods for the trees.'

No Time to Die review

No Time to Die review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

To be able to bid farewell to Daniel Craig is an emotion all fans of the Bond franchise must experience, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Doubts resurface over govt's jobs data, as EPFO cuts payroll numbers

Doubts resurface over govt's jobs data, as EPFO cuts payroll numbers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The payroll data has been revised downwards for each of the nine months between September 2017 and May this year

Priyanka Gandhi vacates Lodhi Estate bungalow

Priyanka Gandhi vacates Lodhi Estate bungalow

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sources close to her said she would be staying for a few days in her Gurugram penthouse before shifting to central Delhi, where she has finalised a house.

Why RBI did not cut rates in December

Why RBI did not cut rates in December

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The minutes of the December MPC meet reveal members felt the current spike in the headline inflation rate was due to a temporary supply shock on the food front, expected to moderate by the second quarter of 2020-21.

Seven Chinese hostages freed in Iraq

Seven Chinese hostages freed in Iraq

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

They were released late Monday night and their health and spiritual conditions are generally stable, a foreign ministry spokesman said.

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Beginning his speech with 'Jai Siya Ram', the prime minister told the gathering that a grand temple will now be built for 'Ram Lalla', the infant Ram, who had been living in a temporary tent for years.

Naroda Patia convict Bajrangi gets 5-day bail for treatment

Naroda Patia convict Bajrangi gets 5-day bail for treatment

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday granted temporary bail to Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Babu Bajrangi, serving life sentence in the 2002 Naroda Patia massacre case, to undergo treatment for an eye ailment.

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Missing meals, eating at odd times, and other poor dietary practices are all tell-tale causes of that dull, throbbing sensation in your head, says nutritionist and wellness coach Pooja Bhargava.

Demonetisation sucked in cash like vacuum cleaner: IMF

Demonetisation sucked in cash like vacuum cleaner: IMF

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

IMF said the repercussions from India's currency exchange initiative will likely persist through the first quarter of 2017.

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Whether it is a good upgrade or not is something the judges will decide on the technicalities of the process, not substance. 'But they can't do much because of the constitutional fiction they themselves propounded with their "basic structure" formulation. 'That has not been violated because Article 370 was constitutionally temporary,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

AAP says Kejriwal under house arrest; Delhi Police denies claim

AAP says Kejriwal under house arrest; Delhi Police denies claim

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'On the direction of the home ministry, the Delhi Police has put chief minister Arvind Kejriwal under house arrest ever since he visited farmers at Singhu Border'

Pak film industry may suffer 70% loss if Indo-Pak ties worsen

Pak film industry may suffer 70% loss if Indo-Pak ties worsen

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

There has only been a boom in the cinema industry in Pakistan in the last few years because of the release of latest Bollywood and Hollywood films if there is any permanent ban you can expect lot of cinema houses and multiplexes to close down.

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Transport minister M R Vijayabaskar said that despite the stir, 80% buses were running.

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has accepted a temporary position as bowling consultant to the New Zealand national team under recently appointed head coach John Wright.

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Banking is a business of trust.'

Employment generation touched 16-month high in Dec

Employment generation touched 16-month high in Dec

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

During December 2018, maximum number of 217,000 jobs were created in the 18-21 years age group followed by 203,000 in the 22-25 years age bracket.

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

More than 53,500 people were now staying in various relief camps across the state.

How the government manages its expenses in GST regime

How the government manages its expenses in GST regime

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

In a circular, the home ministry said the revised cash management system, formulated by the ministry of finance, has to be followed in view of the changes in tax receipt under the GST regime.

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

He claimed that India built a Kali temple, created 'an artificial Kali river' and 'encroached the Nepalese territory through deploying the Army' at Kalapani. The river defines the border between the two countries.

Rishi Sunak lights diyas on Downing Street for Diwali

Rishi Sunak lights diyas on Downing Street for Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

His celebratory gesture on Thursday night marks a first for Downing Street, which annually sees the UK prime minister host a Diwali gathering and an Annakut, or spread of festive food, from London's Swaminarayan Mandir next door at No 10.

Nepal complete 'massive' leap to ODI nation

Nepal complete 'massive' leap to ODI nation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Nepal became the latest nation to join the One-day International (ODI) club, securing their 50-overs status for the first time at the ongoing ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe.

Winds of change in Cricket Australia

Winds of change in Cricket Australia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Earl Eddings was named the new permanent chairman of Cricket Australia (CA) by the board, on Wednesday, four weeks after taking up the post on a temporary basis when David Peever was forced to resign.

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Several states of the country are battling grim flood situations that have affected lakhs of people and have also resulted in loss of life and property.

Army mulling proposal to allow civilians in force for 3 yrs

Army mulling proposal to allow civilians in force for 3 yrs

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'If approved it will be a voluntary engagement and there will be no dilution in selection criteria'

'Alappuzha may get submerged in 20-25 years'

'Alappuzha may get submerged in 20-25 years'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

'Because of the melting of ice as well as irresponsible human behaviour such as throwing soil and plastic into the sea, there has been a rise in temperature.' 'I fear there will be direct and dangerous consequences for us.'

Madras HC allows prisoner leave for 'purpose of procreation'

Madras HC allows prisoner leave for 'purpose of procreation'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The bench then observed that it was time the government forms a committee to consider allowing conjugal visits to prisoners and that many countries had given them such rights.

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The league said last week that the deal, called 'Boost La Liga', would strengthen its clubs and give them funds to spend on new infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as increasing how much they could spend on players' salaries.

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Lenders had filed 1,251 cases to recover Rs 24,765.5 crore. Wilful defaulters are the entities that do not pay back money despite the ability to do so. Defaulters above Rs 1 crore were considered for this exercise.

Will RBI cut rates in December?

Will RBI cut rates in December?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Analysts say RBI will cut rates because the liquidity crunch that began this time last year is still hurting the economy and also with an eye on the August industrial production numbers, which showed a contraction by 1.1 per cent -- the steepest in seven long years.

Flood-ravaged Kerala's wait for full central aid could be long

Flood-ravaged Kerala's wait for full central aid could be long

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

After the initial release of funds, the central government follows certain rules and guidelines before awarding the final aid to any state for a natural calamity.

Tur dal price on rise yet again

Tur dal price on rise yet again

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

At an average national price of Rs 90 a kg in the retail market, it shows a jump by 20% in the last two months.

Coronavirus: Messi, Barca teammates to take additional pay cut

Coronavirus: Messi, Barca teammates to take additional pay cut

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'We want to clarify that our desire has always been to apply a drop in salary because we fully understand that this is an exceptional situation and we are the first ones who have ALWAYS helped the club when asked'

India's GDP to grow at 7.3 pc this fiscal, 7.5 pc next: World Bank

India's GDP to grow at 7.3 pc this fiscal, 7.5 pc next: World Bank

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Attributing the growth to an upswing in consumption and investment, the World Bank has said India will continue to be the fastest growing major economy in the world.

India may have LOST 10-12% of GDP growth FOREVER

India may have LOST 10-12% of GDP growth FOREVER

Rediff.com28 May 2021

India's likely medium-term potential growth will almost certainly be markedly lower than that experienced in pre-pandemic years, warns Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.

8.96 lakh jobs created in Jan, 76.48 lakh in last 17 months: EPFO

8.96 lakh jobs created in Jan, 76.48 lakh in last 17 months: EPFO

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The addition in January was 131 per cent higher as compared with 3.87 lakh EPFO subscribers added in the year-ago month.

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

She said the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) adopted last year by India's Parliament was of 'great concern'.