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Air India seeks government approval for Rs 200 crore asset sale

Air India seeks government approval for Rs 200 crore asset sale

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Air India is awaiting the Union civil aviation ministry's nod to sell its properties in Mumbai and Chennai

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Maintaining friendships at work can be tricky. Here's how you can play it smart.

AAP's anti-graft helpline swamped with 4,500 calls in 7 hours!

AAP's anti-graft helpline swamped with 4,500 calls in 7 hours!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Nearly 4,500 calls were received on Thursday by the helpline introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party government to take complaints of corruption against officials in various departments and agencies on the first day of its operation.

Railways dismisses reports of data leak from IRCTC website

Railways dismisses reports of data leak from IRCTC website

Rediff.com5 May 2016

There is no hacking nor any leakage of IRCTC ticketing website and everything is safe, railway board member (Traffic) Mohd Jamshed told PTI.

26/11 anniversary: Mumbai is still in danger

26/11 anniversary: Mumbai is still in danger

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Even as the Maharashtra government claims it is implementing in phases the Ram Pradhan committee report, which examined the government's response to the 26/11 terror attacks, gaping holes still exist in the security apparatus.

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Indian contingent of more than 300 navy personnel was assisting in the relief, with divers searching the brackish waters and medical teams seeing patients in makeshift tents set up at shelters.

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The government will also evacuate Indians on Friday from China's Wuhan city, the epicentre of the deadly Coronavirus, which has spread to at least 17 countries already.

Why SRK?!!!!!

Why SRK?!!!!!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

'No Indian citizen should be humiliated by the US authorities.' 'And Shah Rukh Khan happens to be one of India's most well known citizens.'

'Vandalism of Southern California Gurdwara a hate crime'

'Vandalism of Southern California Gurdwara a hate crime'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The graffiti painted on the wall of the Gurdwara in Southern California on July 29 has once again proved that Sikhs are a target of mistaken identity, says president of Riverside Gurdwara.

India gears up for R-Day celebrations amidst tight security

India gears up for R-Day celebrations amidst tight security

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

State capitals and major cities across the country have seen security being beefed up at vulnerable places and key installations.

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Parents of a British Sikh girl who died suddenly while on holiday in India have moved a step closer to getting answers about her mysterious death.

Govt expedites efforts to select members of Lokpal committee

Govt expedites efforts to select members of Lokpal committee

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

The Department of Personnel and Training has expedited efforts to select seven members and chairperson of the Search Committee for Lokpal, official sources said.

Flood situation grim in Assam, over 7.35 lakh affected

Flood situation grim in Assam, over 7.35 lakh affected

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The flood situation remained critical in Assam, affecting 7.35 lakh people in 18 districts where one lakh hectares of cropland have been inundated by the surging waters of the swollen Bahmaputra and its tributaries.

Govt may pare stakes in some banks to 33%

Govt may pare stakes in some banks to 33%

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The government is considering a proposal to privatise some state-owned banks in phases.

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Market leaders in this line of business - New India Assurance and Tata AIG - have begun to reassess the premium on risk exposure of their portfolio in the director's and officer's liability business.

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Residents near the border have been asked to switch off lights at night. Farmers whose agriculture land is beyond the fencing wire were ordered not to visit their fields.

Rapid rise of Jhelum threatens life and property in Kashmir

Rapid rise of Jhelum threatens life and property in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The Jhelum continues to flow above the danger in south Kashmir as well as in summer capital Srinagar even though it has stopped raining.

Rain-triggered floods, landslides kill over 90 in Sri Lanka

Rain-triggered floods, landslides kill over 90 in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Over 20,000 people have been displaced with officials warning the situation could get worse.

EPS to back BJP's presidential candidate, but that's not all

EPS to back BJP's presidential candidate, but that's not all

Rediff.com24 May 2017

With both the factions pledging their support, the BJP believes that the natural corollary is for them to now merge and retain the two-leaves election symbol, a view shared by the prime minister as well.

Bihar polls: 53% turnout recorded as phase 3 comes to an end

Bihar polls: 53% turnout recorded as phase 3 comes to an end

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

An electorate of 1,45,93,980 voters would exercise their franchise in the third phase.

SC orders CBI probe into Radia tapes controversy

SC orders CBI probe into Radia tapes controversy

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Observing that tapped telephonic conversations between Niira Radia, politicians and others prima facie revealed "deep-rooted malice", the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into six issues relating to corrupt practices being adopted for private gains.

PHOTOS: Ganpati Bappa morya, see you next year, chant devotees

PHOTOS: Ganpati Bappa morya, see you next year, chant devotees

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi culminated on Sunday as thousands of devotees immersed idols of the elephant-headed deity.

MoD cans deals with Rolls Royce for using 'advisers'

MoD cans deals with Rolls Royce for using 'advisers'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The defence ministry has put on hold all existing and future deals with Rolls Royce pending a CBI probe ordered into allegations of bribery and engaging middlemen in contracts worth Rs 10,000 crore for supply of aircraft engines to state-owned HAL.

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Several places in Arunachal Pradesh, including capital Itanagar, were cut off by floods and landslides.

'We're all shaken by it,' says Obama on Canada shooting

'We're all shaken by it,' says Obama on Canada shooting

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

United States President Barack Obama has condemned deadly shootings in Canada and offered assistance in the wake of the attacks in Ottawa that left 1 soldier dead.

Over three-fold increase in gold smuggling; airports on alert

Over three-fold increase in gold smuggling; airports on alert

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

An alert has been issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, lead agency to check smuggling and customs duty evasion, to all international transit points across the country, official sources said.

Ashes: England collapse puts Australia in sight of victory

Ashes: England collapse puts Australia in sight of victory

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

England crumbled meekly to 107 for eight in reply to Australia's 481 to put the touring side firmly on course for victory in the final Ashes Test after a dramatic second day at The Oval on Friday.

Terrorism a national problem, not a state one, says Punjab CM after Gurdaspur attack

Terrorism a national problem, not a state one, says Punjab CM after Gurdaspur attack

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Sounding an alert in the state, Parkash Singh Badal said it was time that the Centre dealt with terrorism with an iron hand.

After rape charges, financial woes for cop who complained against SP chief

After rape charges, financial woes for cop who complained against SP chief

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The complaint alleges that Thakur misused his position as IG and both, he and his wife, possessed properties disproportionate to their income.

Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The government has conveyed its "deep concern" to the US administration over attacks on Indians there, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday, asserting that the safety of Indian diaspora was a top priority.

Media exaggerating on Amarnath yatra threat, says Omar

Media exaggerating on Amarnath yatra threat, says Omar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said there was no increased threat perception to this year's Amarnath yatra compared to previous years and fears of attack as reported in the media were "gross exaggeration".

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The apex court said that he won't be allowed to take any major policy decision till the high-powered committee considers the issue of "divestment of power and authority".

30 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy victims still wait for compensation

30 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy victims still wait for compensation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

An NGO working for the Bhopal gas tragedy victims has alleged that there are no accurate figures available on the death toll of the world's worst industrial disaster even after 30 years and has also raised concern over the toxic waste lying in defunct Union Carbide plant situated near the densely populated old Bhopal area.

Heavy rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; red alert for Idukki reservoir

Heavy rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; red alert for Idukki reservoir

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Shutters of at least 22 reservoirs in the state have been opened to drain out excess water.

Thalaivar Karunanidhi is dead

Thalaivar Karunanidhi is dead

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

One of the most charismatic figures of Tamil Nadu politics and the most enduring mascot of the Dravidian movement breathed his last at 6.10 pm.

Poll effect: Suspected securities deals under scanner

Poll effect: Suspected securities deals under scanner

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

The Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, lead agency under Finance Ministry to gather and disseminate intelligence related to financial crimes, has traced illegal flow of money through Private Placement Programme, which involves offering of securities to select individuals or groups, upto 50 in numbers, official sources said.

'Unholy nexus between govt employees and private firms'

'Unholy nexus between govt employees and private firms'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Scandal is a result of callous administrative approach.

Return to Ramlila: Kejriwal to be sworn-in as CM one year after he quit post

Return to Ramlila: Kejriwal to be sworn-in as CM one year after he quit post

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal returns to Ramlila ground to be sworn-in as CM one year after he quit post.

Labour reforms in India may get going, finally

Labour reforms in India may get going, finally

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

As the Centre faces multiple hurdles, BJP-governed states such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat have swiftly moved in to usher in radical reforms as they aim to take a larger share of the FDI pie.

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Women have been and continue to be an integral part of Tata Global Beverages' business, across the world, says Cyrus Mistry.