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Ahead of West Indies tour, no clarity on Dhoni's future

Ahead of West Indies tour, no clarity on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Dhoni's future has been widely speculated ever since India lost to New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal on July 9

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj his wife and 21 other people -- family members, staff and his followers staying in the same household -- have tested positive.

Ahead of Covid vaccine rollout, Centre issues dos and don'ts

Ahead of Covid vaccine rollout, Centre issues dos and don'ts

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

In a letter to all states and Union territories, the ministry highlighted that under the emergency use authorisation, coronavirus vaccination is indicated only for 18 years and above. If required, COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines should be separated by an interval of at least 14 days.

India to have 660 Nirbhaya Centres for violence victims

India to have 660 Nirbhaya Centres for violence victims

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

At least 660 rape crisis centres will be established across the country and named as Nirbhaya centres, as a tribute to the victim of December 16, 2012, Delhi gang rape case.

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Love is in the air this spring, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Countless weddings have been postponed, but people are still getting married; although with adjustments to accommodate social distancing and other restrictions. Here are some ways couples are exchanging their wedding vows.

Odisha on high alert for landfall of Cyclone Kyant

Odisha on high alert for landfall of Cyclone Kyant

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The IMD has warned of squally winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely to commence along and off Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh coasts from October 27 onwards.

Trust unveils design of mosque in Ayodhya

Trust unveils design of mosque in Ayodhya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

"The design of the mosque has been prepared using modern technology, and it will be egg-shaped without any dome. The two-storeyed mosque will not have any minaret. Solar power will be installed in the mosque, and around 2,000 people will be able to offer 'namaaz' at the same time," he said.

Court stays insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani

Court stays insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Delhi high court on Thursday put on hold the insolvency resolution process (IRP) proceedings against Reliance Communications (RCom) chairman Anil Ambani in relation to the recovery of Rs 1,200 crore loans given by SBI to his two firms. Ambani had given personal guarantees for the Rs 565 crore and Rs 635 crore SBI loans to RCom and Reliance Infratel Ltd (RITL), respectively, in August 2016.

SC orders removal of encroachment on forest land

SC orders removal of encroachment on forest land

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The SC to remove "all encroachments", consisting around 10,000 residential construction, in Aravali forest area near a village, saying "land grabbers cannot take refuge of rule of law" and talk of "fairness".

Ambani's net worth fell Rs 144,400 cr in stock market correction

Ambani's net worth fell Rs 144,400 cr in stock market correction

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The net worth of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, dropped 28 per cent, or USD 300 million a day for two months to USD 48 billion as on March 31 due to the massive correction in stock markets, a report said on Monday. The chairman and managing director of the diversified Reliance Industries saw his wealth decline by USD 19 billion (app Rs 144,400 crores) in the February-March period, taking his global ranking down eight places to 17th, the Hurun Global Rich List said.

Lalu's cracker! It's too cold in jail; judge asks him to play tabla

Lalu's cracker! It's too cold in jail; judge asks him to play tabla

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Central Bureau of Investigation Special Court Judge Shiv Pal Singh, hearing the case, was quick to reply, "Then play the tabla (musical instrument)".

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Modi joined the conference virtually and reviewed the action points of the previous conference, an official statement said, adding discussions were held to improve the overall security scenario with more people-friendly initiatives, it said.

SC refuses to hear PIL seeking probe into 'Cong-China pact'

SC refuses to hear PIL seeking probe into 'Cong-China pact'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde asked senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani, appearing for PIL petitioners Shashank Shekhar Jha and journalist Savio Rodrigues, to withdraw the plea and approach the high court.

Not hounding media, says government, refuting Cong's charge

Not hounding media, says government, refuting Cong's charge

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Strongly refuting the charge, Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said the government has nothing to do with the internal developments of the channel and the opposition was raising the matter as it has no issues to flag in the House.

HC asks JJ Hospital to form expert panel to examine Stan Swamy

HC asks JJ Hospital to form expert panel to examine Stan Swamy

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Bombay high court directed the Taloja prison authorities on Wednesday to take jesuit priest Stan Swamy, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to the JJ Hospital in Mumbai for a medical examination.

Lockdown cannot be lifted in one go, PM tells parties

Lockdown cannot be lifted in one go, PM tells parties

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Likening the situation in the country to a "social emergency", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made it clear that the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19 cannot be lifted in one go on April 14, asserting that the priority of his government is to "save each and every life".

Sports can be a means for national integration, says PM Modi

Sports can be a means for national integration, says PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for promotion of sports in the country, saying that this can go a long way in helping national integration.

SC issues notice on pleas against election of Jaishankar to RS

SC issues notice on pleas against election of Jaishankar to RS

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The pleas have also raised the issue of Election Commission's power on issuance of separate notifications for holding by-polls for casual and regular vacancies in Rajya Sabha.

Sahara pays Tihar Rs 31 lakh for using facilities

Sahara pays Tihar Rs 31 lakh for using facilities

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Roy was allowed by the Supreme Court to use the jail's conference room to negotiate sale of his hotels in order to collect Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) for his bail.

Infosys admits to continuing tax portal glitches, says work is on

Infosys admits to continuing tax portal glitches, says work is on

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

IT major Infosys on Thursday acknowledged that some users continue to experience difficulties in accessing the income tax portal and assured that it is working expeditiously, in collaboration with the income tax department to further streamline end-user experience.

SC declines urgent hearing plea of Sahara's Subrata Roy

SC declines urgent hearing plea of Sahara's Subrata Roy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

He wanted 15-day relief to attend aunt's cremation.

Coronavirus: SC, Delhi HC restrict hearings to urgent cases only

Coronavirus: SC, Delhi HC restrict hearings to urgent cases only

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The apex court, which has been mulling over the issue in its meetings held at the residence of Chief Justice of India S A Bobde on Thursday and Friday, took note of the government's March 5 advisory cautioning against mass gatherings in view of the fact that the World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 a 'global pandemic'.

Did my best, don't know how it came across: CJI Bobde

Did my best, don't know how it came across: CJI Bobde

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Justice Bobde, who decided several key cases during his tenure including the historic Ayodhya verdict, was administered oath as the 47th CJI in November 2019 and retired on Friday.

CM orders probe into Mumbai power outage, Central team to visit

CM orders probe into Mumbai power outage, Central team to visit

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Thackeray held a meeting on the issue and instructed authorities concerned to ensure there is no recurrence of the episode, an official statement said.

Uttarakhand: Chardham Yatra suspended, warning of heavy rains

Uttarakhand: Chardham Yatra suspended, warning of heavy rains

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

With the MeT department warning of heavy showers at various places in Uttarakhand on Friday and major rivers in spate, the Chardham yatra has been suspended even as the Centre decided to provide two Mi-17 helicopters to the state to deal with any emergency.

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

ICSE, ISC exam evaluations to go digital for accurate results

ICSE, ISC exam evaluations to go digital for accurate results

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The Live Ink Character Recognition (LICR) Solution technology will be used to evaluate answer sheets.

Put Covid norm violators on flights in no-fly list: HC

Put Covid norm violators on flights in no-fly list: HC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday called for strict action against those found violating masking and hand hygiene norms at airports and in aircraft, observing that the Covid-19 pandemic has not abated and keeps rearing its ugly head.

'Won't give up any inch of territory': China warns India

'Won't give up any inch of territory': China warns India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India knows very well that China will not be at a disadvantage in any China-India military operations along the border area'

Reporting of COVID cases post vaccination rare: Vardhan

Reporting of COVID cases post vaccination rare: Vardhan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Vardhan noted that COVID-19 infection among those vaccinated would be very mild and not progress to an advanced stage.

6 tips to crack your first online interview

6 tips to crack your first online interview

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

It is important to find a room with optimal lighting, preferably near a window or a blank wall where YOU are the only point of focus.

EC bribery case: TTV Dinakaran sent to 15-days judicial custody

EC bribery case: TTV Dinakaran sent to 15-days judicial custody

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Special Judge Poonam Chaudhry sent Dinakaran and his aide Mallikarjuna to Tihar Jail till May 15 after the police said that the accused were not needed for custodial interrogation.

'How can Mughals be our heroes': Yogi renames upcoming Agra museum

'How can Mughals be our heroes': Yogi renames upcoming Agra museum

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Chairing a review meeting of Agra division, the chief minister made it clear that his government 'always nurtured nationalist ideology and anything which smacks of subservient mentality will be done away with', the UP government said in a statement.

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

It was alleged that the journalist in his news show on June 15 had used the term 'Lootera Chishti' for the Sufi saint, inviting reactions from the Muslim community.

Court upholds CBI probe ruling out foul play in Unnao victim's accident

Court upholds CBI probe ruling out foul play in Unnao victim's accident

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

District and Sessions Judge Dharmesh Sharma held that the objections of the complainant party read like an engrossing thrilling story but were based on mere surmises and conjectures.

HC allows Hany Babu to be treated at Breach Candy hospital at own cost

HC allows Hany Babu to be treated at Breach Candy hospital at own cost

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Wednesday permitted Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to be shifted to the private Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for medical treatment.

Rs 245 kit from China sold to ICMR at Rs 600, says Cong

Rs 245 kit from China sold to ICMR at Rs 600, says Cong

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said nobody could imagine one would profiteer from the immeasurable suffering of millions, saying the 'scam was an insult to every Indian'.

Reliance to hold its first-ever virtual AGM on July 15

Reliance to hold its first-ever virtual AGM on July 15

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

In a regulatory filing, Reliance -- the country's most valuable company - said, 'The 43rd AGM will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 2 pm though video conferencing / other audio-visual means.'

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Observing that the issue concerning the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) is 'not so simple' the high court asked the Centre to file a 'detailed and exhaustive' response in the matter.

SC seeks NIA's response on Gautam Navlakha's bail plea

SC seeks NIA's response on Gautam Navlakha's bail plea

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court Wedunesday sought a response from the NIA on the bail plea of activist Gautam Navlakha in the alleged Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.