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6 UP officials suspended over road cave-ins, flooding in Ayodhya

6 UP officials suspended over road cave-ins, flooding in Ayodhya

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended six officials of civic agencies for gross negligence following road cave-ins and waterlogging at several sections of the newly-built Ram Path in Ayodhya.

Coach Dravid:'India consistently playing good cricket'

Coach Dravid:'India consistently playing good cricket'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his confidence in India's ability to win their first ICC trophy in over a decade

INDIA's win in Ayodhya defeated Ram temple movement: Rahul

INDIA's win in Ayodhya defeated Ram temple movement: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Gandhi said the party will defeat the saffron party and Narendra Modi in Gujarat just the way it was defeated in Ayodhya.

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

With the arrest of Dixit Patel, owner of Jay Jalaram School situated near Godhra in Panchmahal district, the number of persons arrested so far- five of them were held by Gujarat Police- has gone up to six.

CBI arrests journalist in NEET-UG paper leaks case

CBI arrests journalist in NEET-UG paper leaks case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

A special CBI court in Godhra on Saturday granted the probe agency four-day custody of Jay Jalaram School's principal Purushottam Sharma, teacher Tushar Bhatt, and middlemen Vibhor Anand and Arif Vohra, all of whom are alleged to be involved in irregularities in the May 5 NEET-UG exam in Godhra.

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The gap in demand for electric vehicles between large and mid-sized cities in the country is shrinking and the Tier-II 2 cities are likely to emerge as the next big demand centre for EVs, a report said on Tuesday. An analysis of the electric two-wheeler and car sales by strategic research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF) from 207 cities across 10 states also suggests that the electric two-wheeler sales in some tier 2 markets have surpassed metropolitans while within tier 2 cities, state capitals generally leading the growth in electric car sales.

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Three years after India declared its goal to become a net-zero economy by 2070, the policy design for achieving the target has begun, with the NITI Aayog forming dedicated multi-sectoral committees to prepare a transition plan. In 2021, India joined a select group of nations that set a target year for becoming net-zero carbon economy. At COP26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a five-pronged 'Panchamitra' climate action target for India and committed to a net-zero target by 2070, joining nations like the US, the UK, and China.

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The court sentenced Patkar after considering the evidence before it and the fact that the case went on for over two decades.

Illegal live streaming-betting racket with Pak link busted in Guj

Illegal live streaming-betting racket with Pak link busted in Guj

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The server used for the purpose was tracked by cyber crime personnel to Divyanshu Patel, a resident of Unjha in Mehsana district, who was arrested, he said.

Monsoon advances in India; normal life hit as heavy rains lash Guj, Raj

Monsoon advances in India; normal life hit as heavy rains lash Guj, Raj

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Several deaths were reported across the country due to rain-related incidents like lightning strikes and drowning.

Adani to invest Rs 1.3 lakh cr in FY25 across portfolio companies

Adani to invest Rs 1.3 lakh cr in FY25 across portfolio companies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Adani group plans to invest about Rs 1.3 lakh crore across its portfolio companies this fiscal as it doubles down on its $100 billion investment guidance over the next 7-10 years to grow businesses, group CFO said on Tuesday. The investment across portfolio companies that range from ports to energy, airports, commodities, cement and media will be 70 per cent met through internal cash generation and the remaining through debt, Group CFO Jugeshinder 'Robbie' Singh told reporters in Ahmedabad.

India host NZ, Bangladesh in packed home season

India host NZ, Bangladesh in packed home season

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The arrival of the New Year will see an exciting white-ball showdown with England visiting India for five T20Is and three ODIs.

Guj HC lifts stay on release of Aamir Khan's son's debut film 'Maharaj'

Guj HC lifts stay on release of Aamir Khan's son's debut film 'Maharaj'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The film has nothing objectionable or derogatory, the court said after watching it, and allowed its release on streaming platform Netflix.

From bricks to stocks: Indian family houses take leap with new-found wealth

From bricks to stocks: Indian family houses take leap with new-found wealth

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Led by a new generation of entrepreneurs, India's family offices are shifting from traditional investments in physical and tangible assets like real estate to investing in technology, healthcare, and retail stocks. This new wave of family offices is engaging in stock market investments, including pre-IPO placements and secondary market operations. "Born into a world of technology, the next generation, especially those born after 2000, view technology as equally crucial as finance for running a business.

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The accused made the video on a highway in Rajasthan and uploaded it on his channel.

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.

T20 World Cup: Rampaging India up against resolute SA in epic final

T20 World Cup: Rampaging India up against resolute SA in epic final

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

India will attempt to end its title drought against a South African side, which is unfamiliar with the winning feeling at major events.

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

A video purportedly showing gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, lodged in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Central Prison since August 2023, speaking to Pakistan's gangster Shahzad Bhatti on a video call surfaced on Tuesday, prompting the Gujarat government to order a probe.lawr

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With a large number of Indian youth aspiring to work in the railways, delays in filling up railway job vacancies were a point of criticism against the BJP in the run-up to the elections.

Mouni Raises Temperature In Spain!

Mouni Raises Temperature In Spain!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Kartik promotes Chandu Champion in Ahmedabad...Samantha meditates...Sid preps...

Vadodara: Residents oppose allotment of flat to Muslim woman

Vadodara: Residents oppose allotment of flat to Muslim woman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Several residents of a housing complex built by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) under a Gujarat government scheme have been staging protests against the allotment of a flat to a Muslim woman, saying the locality is meant only for Hindus.

T20 WC PIX: India rout Australia, enter semis unbeaten

T20 WC PIX: India rout Australia, enter semis unbeaten

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 match between India and Australia, at Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Monday.

Dharavi redevelopment: No land transfer to Adani group

Dharavi redevelopment: No land transfer to Adani group

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The multi-crore Dharavi slum redevelopment project involves no land transfer to the Adani group but to the Maharashtra government's departments, and the Ahmedabad-based conglomerate, as a project developer, will build houses that will be handed over to the same departments for allotment to residents of Asia's biggest slums, sources said. Denying allegations of land grab made by MP Varsha Gaikwad, sources close to the project said land parcels are to be transferred only to Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum Rehabilitation Authority (DRP/SRA) of the state government's housing department.

How To Stop Kids From Eating Junk Food

How To Stop Kids From Eating Junk Food

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Ensure that the meals provided in their tiffins and snack breaks are colourful, says Dr Imran Patel.

Virat Kohli's Top 10 T20I Knocks

Virat Kohli's Top 10 T20I Knocks

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He finished a stellar T20 International career, registering the record for most by runs any player in T20 World Cups -- 1,292 runs in 35 matches.

Charged-up: Bengaluru takes top spot in electric car registrations

Charged-up: Bengaluru takes top spot in electric car registrations

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Bengaluru outpaced Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune in 2023 to become India's leading city for electric car registrations. The city's tech-savvy workforce, increased acceptability, zero road tax, subsidised electricity for EV charging, and a wide charging station network contributed to this surge. Electric car registrations in Karnataka's capital surged more than threefold in 2023 to 8,690 units, overtaking the growth witnessed in the other three cities, according to data from Jato Dynamics

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

He is allegedly a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs, the official said.

4 Bishnoi gang members arrested for plotting to attack Salman Khan

4 Bishnoi gang members arrested for plotting to attack Salman Khan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

The police said the four were in touch with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, and his younger brother Anmol Bishnoi and had recced the farmhouse and places where Salman Khan "worked" at the behest of the Bishnoi brothers.

BJP Celebrates Modi's Third Term

BJP Celebrates Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Celebrations had already begun at BJP headquarters before the full announcement of results.

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ahead of the mega IND v PAK encounter, let's delve into the records of some of India's most consistent performers against their arch-rivals.

Drug addicts, not religious extremists: Lanka on 4 IS suspects

Drug addicts, not religious extremists: Lanka on 4 IS suspects

Rediff.com30 May 2024

He said that the Sri Lankan authorities have arrested more of their associates but it won't be right to reveal any more details on them as the investigation is going on.

LIC's Adani group portfolio value surges 51.6% at Rs 66,000 crore

LIC's Adani group portfolio value surges 51.6% at Rs 66,000 crore

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Government-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has seen substantial gains from its investments in Adani group shares, which have experienced a significant recovery over the past year. The value of LIC's stake in Adani group companies surged by 51.6 per cent, or Rs 22,591 crore, reaching Rs 66,388 crore as of Friday's close. This compares to Rs 43,797 crore on May 31 last year, according to stock exchange data.

Tough times don't last: SRK's heartfelt note to his 'champs'

Tough times don't last: SRK's heartfelt note to his 'champs'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The 58-year-old actor gave a shout-out to KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and head coach Chandrakant Pandit. He also mentioned KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer and support staff Ryan ten Doeschate, Bharat Arun, Carl Crowe, and Nathan Leamon in the post.

Paytm, Adani Group deny stake sale talks

Paytm, Adani Group deny stake sale talks

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Paytm operator One97 Communications Ltd on Wednesday said it is not in talks to sell a stake to the Adani Group. Adani group has also termed such reports as "false and untrue." Commenting on a report that billionaire Gautam Adani was in talks with Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma for a possible stake buy, One97 Communications said, the "news item is speculative and the company is not engaged in any discussions in this regard."

IPL 2024 final in Chennai; knockout games in Ahmedabad

IPL 2024 final in Chennai; knockout games in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

With Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing in his final IPL season for CSK, the knockout games in Chennai will be a treat for all the his fans.

'Unsung heroes': BCCI's bonanza for IPL's ground staff

'Unsung heroes': BCCI's bonanza for IPL's ground staff

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The ground staff and curators of all the 10 regular IPL venues will be given Rs 25 lakh each.

Cloudy skies cast shadow on IPL 2024 final

Cloudy skies cast shadow on IPL 2024 final

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Forecasts show only a 4 per cent chance of precipitation

Bishnoi, Goldie Brar gangs planned to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police

Bishnoi, Goldie Brar gangs planned to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The Navi Mumbai police uncovered a plot to kill the actor during their investigation disclosing a video call conversation between Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Ajay Kashyap and another accused.

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Another partner or co-owner of the firm that operated the recreation facility has been nabbed which took the number of persons arrested in the case to five, officials said.