News for 'turf war'

Shivpal shocker: We will float new party, back SP 'rebels'

Shivpal shocker: We will float new party, back SP 'rebels'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Throwing a fresh challenge to Akhilesh Yadav, his sidelined uncle Shivpal on Tuesday announced that he will float a party after election results are out on March 11 and threatened to back "rebel" candidates.

Meet and talk it over, guys, Rajnath advises Kejri, L-G

Meet and talk it over, guys, Rajnath advises Kejri, L-G

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The Centre today asked Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to sit together and find a solution to the ongoing turf war.

Revolt in Chhattisgarh govt, minister Singh Deo quits portfolio

Revolt in Chhattisgarh govt, minister Singh Deo quits portfolio

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Singh Deo will, however, remain the minister for Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, Twenty Point Implementation and Commercial Tax departments.

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Singh has been accused of assaulting a MCD engineer during the demolition of an illegal colony in west Delhi.

Tikait gives UP govt week's ultimatum to arrest MoS's son

Tikait gives UP govt week's ultimatum to arrest MoS's son

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Tikait said the minister's son was seen by many people at the spot on the fateful day.

Shivpal Yadav cracks whip again, sacks 7 Akhilesh loyalists

Shivpal Yadav cracks whip again, sacks 7 Akhilesh loyalists

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The feud in Uttar Pradesh's first family had ended on Saturday after Akhilesh restored all but one portfolio of Shivpal and promised to support him as SP's state unit president, a post from which he was himself removed three days back triggering the power tussle with his uncle.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

AirAsia has tougher battle on home turf

AirAsia has tougher battle on home turf

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

AirAsia's rival airlines in India have kept themselves super-busy in the past few months -- by moving court against the former's launch, adding flights on the routes where AirAsia is operating, and engaging in a price war.

Justice JS Khehar sworn in as 44th Chief Justice of India

Justice JS Khehar sworn in as 44th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Kehar at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The governor made it clear that the RBI is aware of what's happening and acts accordingly, but doesn't make a noise about that, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why Bankers Love 'Casa'

Why Bankers Love 'Casa'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Every banker loves the four-letter word Casa as it plays an important role in lowering the cost of deposits. Every bank wants to increase its Casa, as a higher portion of Casa in the overall deposit liability brings down its cost of money, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

RJio's 'data-giri' to unleash price war; slash bills: Analysts

RJio's 'data-giri' to unleash price war; slash bills: Analysts

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

RJio will further add bottomline pressures on the already struggling telcos that will ultimately be forced to consolidate

2 years of Uddhav as CM: Past perfect, future tense

2 years of Uddhav as CM: Past perfect, future tense

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra which completes two years in power on November 27 has survived against all odds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday in bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Players cry foul after shock French Open move

Players cry foul after shock French Open move

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The claycourt Grand Slam at Roland Garros would now take place from Sept. 20-Oct. 4, dates that clash with several other events. With players already counting the cost of the tennis shutdown, the decision did not go down well.

Maharashtra ATS, Delhi police squabble over Ejaz Sheikh's arrest

Maharashtra ATS, Delhi police squabble over Ejaz Sheikh's arrest

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The Delhi police claims Ejaz Sheikh handed over ammunition for the German Bakery blasts to Yasin Bhatkal. In reality, Shaikh never knew Bhatkal.

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Justice J S Khehar will be sworn in on January 4 and will hold the tenure for over seven months till August 27, 2017.

Centre approves CBI probe in Sushant case; ED summons Rhea

Centre approves CBI probe in Sushant case; ED summons Rhea

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

CBI officials in Delhi said the agency will take up the probe. The agency is likely to re-register the FIR filed by Bihar police under Indian Penal Code sections related to abetment to suicide, criminal conspiracy, cheating among other charges on a complaint from the family of the deceased actor against his rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family members.

AAP's ACB nominee says LG appointee 'trying to threaten' him

AAP's ACB nominee says LG appointee 'trying to threaten' him

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

As a turf war continues between their political superiors in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party-nominated Anti Corruption Bureau chief SS Yadav has accused LG-appointee MK Meena of threatening and pressuring him and trying to hamper the functioning of the anti-graft body.

BCCI vs COA: It's getting murkier

BCCI vs COA: It's getting murkier

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

BCCI acting secy extends GM Shetty's contract without CoA consent

For telcos, data war may not be a bad thing

For telcos, data war may not be a bad thing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Analysts believe making mobile data more affordable will fuel mass market adoption of data services

Allegations against Sharad Pawar pained me, so decided to quit: Ajit

Allegations against Sharad Pawar pained me, so decided to quit: Ajit

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

On Friday, Ajit caused a flutter in the party when he sent his resignation as the MLA from Baramati segment to Legislative Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagade, which has been accepted.

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM was among the senior ministers who had proximity to Jayalalithaa.

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'Both Doval and Jaishankar are savvy enough to know what is good for them and won't want to meet the fate of Icarus in Greek mythology,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Nitish Kumar lends support to AAP for Delhi's statehood

Nitish Kumar lends support to AAP for Delhi's statehood

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday came out in support of full statehood for Delhi and said Janata Dal-United in coordination with other parties will raise the issue in the Parliament.

BCCI vs COA at loggerheads over appointment of ACU chief

BCCI vs COA at loggerheads over appointment of ACU chief

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The turf war in the Board of Control for Cricket in India got uglier as Committee of Administrators, headed by Vinod Rai, on Saturday cleared new Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) chief Ajit Singh's appointment despite acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary refusing to sign the contract letter.

World's most-wanted drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman recaptured

World's most-wanted drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman recaptured

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, world's most-wanted drug lord who fled through a tunnel from a maximum security prison in a made-for-Hollywood escape that deeply embarrassed the Mexican government and strained the country's ties with the United States six months ago, has been recaptured.

Ganguly, ready to once again lead India from the front

Ganguly, ready to once again lead India from the front

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

However, to successfully complete his transition from a big player to a top administrator, Ganguly will need to combat a variety of challenges facing Indian cricket at the moment.

Plan for a Commonwealth centre in Delhi junked

Plan for a Commonwealth centre in Delhi junked

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

According to sources the proposal has been scuppered by the British commerce ministry, which was not consulted, and which is the sectoral ministry for trade and investment.

After bloody clashes, Pak army takes back Tirah Valley

After bloody clashes, Pak army takes back Tirah Valley

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the government has established its writ in the scenic Tirah Valley in the troubled Khyber agency that had become a haven for Taliban militants.

When RBI governors fought for the bank's autonomy

When RBI governors fought for the bank's autonomy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Tension between the government, specially the finance ministry, and RBI is as old as the central bank itself.

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence. Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to become a cabinet minister leave alone prime minister, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'The statement that Indian Air Force is supporting arm to the other two services is incorrect and wrong'

Troubled years between Nagaland's two peace accords

Troubled years between Nagaland's two peace accords

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Eighteen years ago the government of India signed a truce with the NSCN-IM to facilitate prolonged peace negotiations, which culminated in the August 3 peace accord.

How 'Shorty' executed his stunning jailbreak

How 'Shorty' executed his stunning jailbreak

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the marvel of engineering, criminal ingenuity and dauntless malefaction with which 'El Chapo' escaped from his confinement.

Scindia's exit reignites 'old vs young' debate in Congress

Scindia's exit reignites 'old vs young' debate in Congress

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Scindia's departure from the Congress also raises question marks about delayed decision-making and status quo in the Congress.

A new fintech world is upon us amid funding drought, lower valuations

A new fintech world is upon us amid funding drought, lower valuations

Rediff.com29 May 2023

In January, Visa's chief executive officer, Al Kelly, said during an earnings call that "there's been a burst of the balloon in valuations in the fintech world". Noting that the trend of lower valuations "is a helpful characteristic of the current environment", he added: "We will look for capabilities and management teams that will bring more value to Visa than we can bring ourselves." Data from KPMG's Pulse of Fintech H2'22 shows that global fintech investment - via mergers and acquisitions (M&As), private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms - at $164.1 billion in 2022, was down 31 per cent over the year before. Indian fintechs held up better during this timeframe, attracting $6 billion, or a fall of 24 per cent.

Surf's journey: From unsmiling Lalita ji to celebrating stains

Surf's journey: From unsmiling Lalita ji to celebrating stains

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

In the 1970s, when the detergent world stood on the cusp of a change, Indian consumers first learnt the difference between Sasti cheez aur acchi cheez (a cheap product and a good product) from the sparkling white saree-clad, Lalita ji.

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The alacrity with which regional States responded to Delhi's invite signals that expectations are high regarding an Indian role in the efforts to stabilise the situation in Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'We will do whatever is necessary when the day and moment arrives.' 'As a party which has ruled Maharashtra for most of its existence, we also have our base and turf to protect.'