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SC seeks EC's response over release of voter turnout data
Rediff.com17 May 2024"The voter turnout data for the first two phases of the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections published by ECI on April 30 has been published after 11 days of the first phase of polling... on April 19 and four days after second phase of polling... on April 26.
Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide
Rediff.com17 May 2024The BJP attacked Kejriwal after he refused to comment on the Maliwal "assault" matter during a press conference in Lucknow. He was flanked by Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.
What happened to me was...: Swati Maliwal on 'assault' at Kejriwal's house
Rediff.com16 May 2024She said crucial elections are going on now, and stressed that she is not important but the issues of the country are.
We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri
Rediff.com16 May 2024Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India's head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.
Will in form Dhoni carry on for two more years?
Rediff.com16 May 2024The Australian was Dhoni wanted to to stick around in the transition phase as Gaikwad was handed the captaincy.
Captain Chhetri to hang boots after World Cup qualifier next month
Rediff.com16 May 2024Chhetri had made his 150th appearance for India in March and scored on the occasion against Afghanistan in Guwahati. India, though, lost that game 1-2.
ATM Charges To Go Up After Polls
Rediff.com16 May 2024The interchange fee -- paid by the card-issuing bank when a customer swipes at another bank's ATM, including at white-label ATMs -- may be raised to Rs 20 to Rs 23.
'How To Choose Good MFs For Rs 5K SIPs?'
Rediff.com16 May 2024rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.
SC orders release of NewsClick founder, holds arrest 'invalid'
Rediff.com15 May 2024The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared as 'invalid' the arrest of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in a case under the anti-terror law, and directed that he be released from custody.
Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda
Rediff.com15 May 2024If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.
SC reserves order on contempt notice to Ramdev, Balkrishna
Rediff.com14 May 2024The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the contempt notice issued to yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in the misleading advertisements case.
9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured
Rediff.com13 May 2024Eight people were killed and over 60 injured on Monday when a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai amid rain and gusty wind, while several others are feared trapped, officials said.
Modi's speeches: HC rejects plea seeking EC action
Rediff.com13 May 2024Justice Sachin Datta said the plea was misconceived and devoid of merits and the ECI can take an independent view on the complaint of the petitioner in accordance with law.
Assault on cops: No relief for Chandrababu Naidu
Rediff.com13 May 2024The court dismissed the petitions filed by Telugu Desam Party chief Naidu and Babu seeking to quash the FIR lodged against them with the Dharmabad police in Maharashtra's Nanded district.
Djokovic struck on head by water bottle while signing autographs
Rediff.com11 May 2024World number one Novak Djokovic required medical attention after being struck on the head by a water bottle following his second-round win over France's Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open on Friday.
5 women among 9 killed, 10 hurt in TN firecracker factory blast
Rediff.com9 May 2024Nine workers, including five women, died and 10 others were injured in a blaze at a fireworks-manufacturing unit in Sivakasi on Thursday, a senior police official said.
AI Express sacks 25 crew members, 85 flights cancelled
Rediff.com9 May 2024Air India Express on Thursday cancelled 85 flights or around 23 per cent of the total daily capacity as the disruptions due to the cabin crew shortage continue and said Air India will operate services on 20 of its routes to minimise inconvenience to passengers.
Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel
Rediff.com9 May 2024It is the first time that Biden has made such a statement, adding that the weapons sent could also be used in the operation to target the population centres.
T20 World Cup faces terror threat
Rediff.com6 May 2024Trinidad's Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has revealed but asserted that "extra effort in national security preparations and response readiness"
181 VCs, academicians accuse Rahul of spreading falsehood
Rediff.com6 May 2024The selection has been completely based on academic and administrative prowess and with a vision to take universities ahead, they said.
6 Natural Ways to Keep Your Body Cool
Rediff.com6 May 2024Wearing white and lighter colours will prevent heat retention, thus reducing the risk of heat exhaustion, suggests Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.
Karnataka govt to financially help Prajwal case victims
Rediff.com5 May 2024The Congress government in Karnataka will provide financial assistance to those allegedly sexually assaulted by Janata Dal-Secular leader Prajwal Revanna, the national party said on Sunday.
AFSPA may become obsolete in J-K's future: Rajnath Singh
Rediff.com5 May 2024The defence minister, however, said the matter is under the domain of the Union home ministry and it will take appropriate decisions.
Can't stop a Rahul Gandhi...: SC's no to ban 'namesake' candidates
Rediff.com3 May 2024'If somebody's parents have given a similar name, can it come in their way of their right to contest elections'
SC registry refuses to accept Centre's plea on 2G verdict
Rediff.com2 May 2024The Supreme Court Registry is learnt to have refused to accept the Centre's plea seeking modification of its 2012 verdict in the 2G spectrum case which had said the State was duty bound to adopt the auction route while transferring or alienating the country's natural resources.
TMC slams Adhir over 'better to vote for BJP' remark
Rediff.com1 May 2024The West Bengal Congress unit issued a denial and said the state president meant "TMC and BJP are just the opposite sides of the same coin as both are venomous and spread lies".
'Finally they understood': SC on Ramdev's apology
Rediff.com30 Apr 2024The Supreme Court on Tuesday appreciated the 'marked improvement' in the unconditional public apology published in newspapers by yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in the misleading advertisements case.
6.7 Million Indian Children Have Zero Food
Rediff.com30 Apr 2024'The response from the government using words like malicious, deliberate, etc is diverting from the real issue.' 'The indicators related to young children such as stunting or child mortality are a reflection of the social development in the country.' 'That's how we have to look at it and not ignore the issue by denying the data.'
HC grants 8-week extension to ASI for Bhojshala survey
Rediff.com30 Apr 2024However, a division bench of Justices SA Dharmadhikari and Gajendra Singh made it clear the ASI won't be given any more time at the end of this 8-week period.
Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held
Rediff.com29 Apr 2024The ICG and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad apprehended the fishing boat in a joint operation in the high seas on Sunday afternoon, the coast guard said in a release in Ahmedabad.
Law To Govern AI Coming Soon!
Rediff.com29 Apr 2024'The focus of the legislation will be to minimise user harm and increase the accountability of platforms, while also promoting innovation.'
Big win for Go First lessors
Rediff.com27 Apr 2024The Delhi high court on Friday directed the civil aviation regulator to deregister planes leased to Go First within five working days, giving respite to the lessors. This means that the airline will have to give back all 54 aircraft to the lessors if its resolution professional (RP) does not challenge the order or ask for a stay. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju also refused the request of the RP, represented by advocate Diwakar Maheshwari, to keep the operation of the order in abeyance for a week to enable them to file an appeal before the division Bench of the court.
You want administration to be paralysed: HC to Kejriwal over textbook crisis
Rediff.com26 Apr 2024The court said the Delhi government was "interested in appropriation of power".
CM in jail: Delhi L-G postpones mayoral polls
Rediff.com26 Apr 2024Elections to the posts of mayor and deputy mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi that were slated for April 26 were postponed on Thursday, with Lt Governor V K Saxena citing 'unprecedented' circumstances where the chief minister is under judicial custody and cannot discharge his constitutionally obligated functions.
Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'
Rediff.com25 Apr 2024West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday termed the cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs as 'gross injustice' and alleged that it was a ploy by the Bharatiya Janata Party to stop these job losers from being deployed in poll duty.
Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?
Rediff.com25 Apr 2024From toys, footwear and furniture to insulated flasks, smart meters, and air coolers - the Central government over the last decade has mandated higher standards for production and imports of such items. Sample this: Till 2014, there were 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering 106 products. By the latest count, there are 156 QCOs on 672 products.
Anxiety Behind Modi's Banswara Speech?
Rediff.com23 Apr 2024In the coming days, unless Modi tones down the communal spiel, it will be clear that anxiety continues to drive his mind and clouds his judgment, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
Congress meets EC, seeks action against Modi for 'wealth redistribution' remark
Rediff.com22 Apr 2024A delegation of Congress leaders met the Election Commission and handed over complaints against the prime minister, alleging that he has trampled upon and violated the model code and directions of the poll body.
Kejriwal needs no insulin: Tihar; Wife says they want to kill him
Rediff.com21 Apr 2024The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday said Tihar authorities were 'lying' about specialist doctors examining Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while his wife Sunita Kejriwal alleged that he was being denied insulin for diabetes as 'they want to kill' him.
'Kejriwal ko insulin do': AAP workers protest outside Tihar
Rediff.com21 Apr 2024Delhi cabinet minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sanjeev Jha were present at the protest site.