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Kejriwal used 'scam' money to stay at luxury Goa hotel: ED

Kejriwal used 'scam' money to stay at luxury Goa hotel: ED

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal 'directly used' part of the alleged Rs 100 crore generated from the 'kickbacks' of the Delhi excise policy 'scam' by staying in a luxury hotel in Goa, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed in its charge sheet filed against the Aam Aadmi Party supremo.

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Drivers of commercial vehicles, including trucks and tankers, stopped work in several states on Monday and blocked roads at some places to protest against the provision in the new penal law regarding hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

Tough penal law on hold till talks with truckers: Govt

Tough penal law on hold till talks with truckers: Govt

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla Tuesday said the decision to invoke a new penal provision related to hit-and-run cases, which has sparked protests by truckers, will be taken only after consultation with the All India Motor Transport Congress.

Commuter tales from locked up Delhi: 'I stand to lose my daily wages'

Commuter tales from locked up Delhi: 'I stand to lose my daily wages'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The commuters moving between Delhi and Haryana were either stuck up for hours on the closed borders or walked on foot to reach their respective destinations.

Unlock 3.0: Private offices, shrines, malls open in Karnataka

Unlock 3.0: Private offices, shrines, malls open in Karnataka

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

With the Karnataka government further easing restrictions under 'Unlock 3.0' effective from Monday, life seems to have returned to normalcy as shops, restaurants, malls, private offices and religious places began their operations in full swing.

India would do everything to...: Modi tells Zelenskyy

India would do everything to...: Modi tells Zelenskyy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting that India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution to the Ukraine conflict and that the way to peace is through 'dialogue and diplomacy'.

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Singapore Airlines on Wednesday said it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities in the investigation into the London to Singapore flight which encountered severe turbulence, leading to the death of one passenger and injuring 30 others.

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'The kind of situation we are seeing...we don't believe that this can happen in a settled democracy like India'

Transporters' strike hits normal life in Kerala

Transporters' strike hits normal life in Kerala

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

buses, taxis, trucks and commercial vehicles stayed off the road in response to the strike sponsored by the Left-dominated Motor Vehicle Workers Co-ordination Committee.

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

12 killed in bus-truck head-on collision in Assam

12 killed in bus-truck head-on collision in Assam

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The accident took place at Balijan near Dergaon this morning when the bus with 45 people on board collided with the goods vehicle, Golaghat Superintendent of Police Rajen Singh told PTI.

SIT to probe 'religious conversion' complaint against UP IAS officer

SIT to probe 'religious conversion' complaint against UP IAS officer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The Uttar Pradesh government ordered a probe by a special investigation team after an IAS officer was seen in some video clips at a gathering at his home where religious conversion was being allegedly discussed.

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The mesmerizing march included elite marching contingents, missiles, warplanes, surveillance gadgets and lethal weapon systems, with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest.

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Heart-breaking stories of sorrow and shock began emerging from various parts of Kerala as people learned about the death of their loved ones.

Manipur: Govt move backfires as buses couldn't go to Kuki areas

Manipur: Govt move backfires as buses couldn't go to Kuki areas

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Attempts to resume Manipur State Transport (MST) services on Saturday suffered a setback after buses heading from capital Imphal to the hill districts could not go beyond Imphal valley.

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Delhi minister loses portfolio after LG recalls files

Delhi minister loses portfolio after LG recalls files

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Kailash Gahlot was divested of the Law and Justice portfolio in the Aam Aadmi Party government on Friday, a day after Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena recalled files related to judicial infrastructure and administration in New Delhi as they remained pending with him for months, officials said.

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Several firms are stepping up to help their workforce cope with soaring temperatures

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'The jungles of Doda covers about 250 km.' 'Sleeper cells are providing active help to the terrorists.' 'The terrain and situation is such that it is not possible to keep track of every inch.'

Bengal guv opens 'Peace Home' for Sandeshkhali women

Bengal guv opens 'Peace Home' for Sandeshkhali women

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has also appealed to political parties and people from all walks of life to come together and organise a 'peace visit' to trouble-torn Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district to show solidarity with the aggrieved women.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kishore Das died of bullet injuries on Sunday, Apollo Hospital officials said.

Grilled for 5 hrs, here's what Delhi minister told ED

Grilled for 5 hrs, here's what Delhi minister told ED

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Gahlot says he has no knowledge of Nair living in his official accommodation, AAP's Goa activities

'No impact of elections on commercial vehicles market'

'No impact of elections on commercial vehicles market'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'In April, we saw a 10 per cent growth in our own volumes.'

TN minister Balaji questions ED's power to arrest him in PMLA case

TN minister Balaji questions ED's power to arrest him in PMLA case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

He referred to the top court's 2022 judgement in the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case and said it had held that ED officers are not "police officers".

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.

Broken heart led to blast at Bengaluru cafe, hints govt

Broken heart led to blast at Bengaluru cafe, hints govt

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

At this moment it is not possible to say whether any organisation or an individual was involved, the home minister said. There were certain theories during his visit to the cafe on Friday night, expressing suspicion that someone might have done it out of 'heartburn', unable to digest the cafe's success and expansion.

How Shajahan Sheikh became 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali

How Shajahan Sheikh became 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The meteoric rise of Shajahan Sheikh from a modest background of a helper in a local transport company to becoming the so-called 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali is what Bollywood film scripts are made of. And so does his fall.

Pakistan Features in Amritsar Campaign

Pakistan Features in Amritsar Campaign

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Several candidates, including Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the BJP's Amritsar candidate, are promising resumption of India-Pakistan trade via the Attari-Wagah land route.

Mistry death: Case of rash driving filed against Dr Anahita Pandole

Mistry death: Case of rash driving filed against Dr Anahita Pandole

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

During the investigation, witnesses were questioned and reports were obtained from the Regional Transport Office and Mercedes Benz India Pune, said a police release.

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Family members of Dalit icons B R Ambedkar, Jagjivan Ram, Kanshi Ram and other 'prominent people' belonging to the scheduled castes are among those invited for the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, according to sources.

Man transporting cattle found murdered in Alwar, kin allege foul play

Man transporting cattle found murdered in Alwar, kin allege foul play

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The body of Umar Khan, hailing from Ghatmika village in Bharatpur district, was recovered near Ramgarh on Saturday.

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The fraud is the electronic voting machine is being manipulated by humans, and not counting the votes that is shown on VVPAT.'

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The top court said a considerable amount of direct control is exercised by the client over the manner in which an advocate renders his services during the course of his employment.

InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026

InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

InterGlobe Enterprises on Thursday said it along with Archer Aviation plans to launch an all-electric air taxi service across India in 2026. Once launched, the InterGlobe-Archer flight will aim to take passengers from Connaught Place in the national capital to Gurugram in Haryana in approximately 7 minutes whereas by road, the 27-kilometre-long trip will take 60-90 minutes, according to a release. Both companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal of partnering to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi service in India, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals and clearances.

Offices in Mumbai, Pune closed till March 31, essential services open

Offices in Mumbai, Pune closed till March 31, essential services open

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Maharashtra so far has 52 coronavirus positive cases, while one Covid-19 patients died in Mumbai this week.