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No final decision on Ram Lalla idol: Ayodhya temple trust
Rediff.com2 Jan 2024The decision will be taken by the trust in consultation with Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati and other seers, trust functionaries said.
Eliminate terror, but with due process: Amit Shah at J-K meet
Rediff.com2 Jan 2024Advising security agencies for appropriate deployment in vulnerable areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah stressed that all due procedures should be adopted while conducting counter-terror operations.
Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states
Rediff.com2 Jan 2024Petrol pumps in many cities witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.
We all decided unanimously...: CJI on why Ayodhya verdict kept anonymous
Rediff.com1 Jan 2024Justice Chandrachud also dealt with questions about criticism by eminent lawyers on the allocation of cases to particular judges and 'bench hunting', and said the allocation of cases is not "lawyer-driven" and vowed to maintain the credibility of the institution of the Supreme Court.
Insurance for Millennials: Why YOU Must Start Early
Rediff.com1 Jan 2024For long-term financial security, millennials must not only provide social security for their young families but also ensure that their financial burdens are not passed down to their families, says Casparus Kromhout.
3 held for raping IIT-BHU student; Oppn claims accused linked to BJP
Rediff.com31 Dec 2023The incident took place on the night of November 1. Following the incident, hundreds of BHU students had held a protest on the campus and demanded that the entry of outsiders be banned.
'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''
Rediff.com31 Dec 2023'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.'
Passenger finds worm in sandwich in IndiGo flight
Rediff.com30 Dec 2023The woman passenger Kushboo Gupta shared on Instagram a short video of the worm in the sandwich onboard the flight.
No information: MEA on likely arrest of 2 Nijjar killing suspects by Canada
Rediff.com30 Dec 2023His remarks at a press briefing came when asked about a media report that said Canada may arrest two suspects in Nijjar's killing "within weeks".
Will Sonia, Kharge go to Ayodhya event? Cong says...
Rediff.com29 Dec 2023The Congress on Friday said it will take a decision at an 'appropriate time' whether its senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi will attend the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.
Zomato gets Rs 402 cr GST notice over delivery fee
Rediff.com29 Dec 2023Food delivery major Zomato has received a Rs 401.7 crore show cause notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) over 'unpaid taxes' on delivery charges collected from customers, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Wednesday. The company claimed that it is not liable to pay the penalty for the period from October 29, 2019, to March 31, 2022, as the amount collected from customers is "on behalf of the delivery partners during the referred period."
Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans
Rediff.com28 Dec 2023In a huge relief, an appellate court in Qatar has commuted the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy personnel, arrested in an alleged case of espionage in August 2022.
Poonch deaths: Rajnath assures justice, asks Army to 'avoid mistakes'
Rediff.com27 Dec 2023Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday assured justice to the families of three civilians who were found dead last week after being allegedly picked up by the Army following an ambush on two of Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised
Rediff.com27 Dec 2023A number of persons fainted after experiencing 'burning sensation' in their throat and chest. Many people who were asleep woke up in panic and scurried out of their homes and alerted neighbours and all of them soon reached the main roads unsure of what to do.
India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'
Rediff.com27 Dec 2023India may be 15th among the top 25 Artificial Intelligence nations, but it has the 'the greatest upward potential' according to research by Tufts University's business school, the Fletcher School. At the top is the US, followed by China, fighting for global leadership in AI followed by the UK, Japan, and Germany. In the 15th spot, India is ahead of Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia and Thailand.
The Battle For Satellite Spectrum
Rediff.com27 Dec 2023While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.
Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?
Rediff.com26 Dec 2023Larger hospitals are not worried about a spike in cases, as they are now accustomed to converting ICUs and general wards into negative pressure zones or isolation rooms. For smaller hospitals, the task is tedious.
Afghanistan's star players' NOCs revoked; is IPL 2024 in jeopardy?
Rediff.com26 Dec 2023Afghanistan unlikely to give NOCs for Mujeeb, Naveen and Farooqi, putting IPL participation in doubt
'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths
Rediff.com25 Dec 2023Three civilians picked up by the Army for questioning after the terrorist ambushed two Army vehicles on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch were found dead on December 23.
JN.1: 'No need to press panic button'
Rediff.com25 Dec 2023'Certain groups should be more cautious, especially the 60-plus population, and the population which suffer from co-morbidities like diabetes and hypertension.'
Army pays tributes to soldiers martyred in Poonch as search op continues
Rediff.com24 Dec 2023A search operation to track down the fleeing terrorists continues near the scene of the ambush, while mobile internet services remained suspended in the twin districts for the second day on Sunday, they said.
Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on
Rediff.com23 Dec 2023The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced compensation and jobs to the kin of the three civilians who were found dead in Poonch district as a massive search operation was underway to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead.
Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti
Rediff.com23 Dec 2023The City of Newark Police Department in Newark, Newark, California told PTI in an emailed statement that on Friday at approximately 8.35 am, they received a report of graffiti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple.
Rat miners refuse to encash 'inadequate' prize cheques
Rediff.com23 Dec 2023The rat-hole miners said the chief minister's gesture was 'not commensurate' with the role they had played.
Aditya L1 to reach destination on Jan 6, collect data on Sun for 5 yrs: ISRO
Rediff.com22 Dec 2023Once Aditya L1 reaches its destination, it will help measure various events happening on the Sun for the next five years.
India has no jurisdiction in Nikhil Gupta case: Czech Republic
Rediff.com22 Dec 2023India's judicial authorities have 'no jurisdiction' in the case involving Nikhil Gupta, Czech justice ministry spokesperson Vladimir Repka has said, days after his family approached the Supreme Court seeking its intervention in the matter.
HC stays trial court order to provide FIR copy to Parliament breach accused
Rediff.com22 Dec 2023The execution of the order dated December 21 stands stayed till the next date of hearing.
Pannun plot: India got consular access to Nikhil Gupta thrice
Rediff.com21 Dec 2023India received consular access on at least three occasions to Nikhil Gupta, who is detained in a Czech prison following charges by the United States relating to a foiled assassination attempt on a Sikh extremist.
HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post
Rediff.com21 Dec 2023The Delhi high court on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take down his social media post which revealed the identity of a minor Dalit girl, raped and murdered in 2021, so that the child's identity is protected worldwide.
Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy
Rediff.com21 Dec 2023We should reassess what India's role in the world is and whether we are doing the right thing for ourselves, notes Aakar Patel.
Want To Invest For Your Child's Future?
Rediff.com21 Dec 2023Find out whether the fund is equity, debt, or hybrid oriented. 'Understand the portfolio composition and whether it suits your risk appetite and horizon.'
'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'
Rediff.com21 Dec 2023'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.' 'Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the team.' 'Now you have to figure out how to get them out. And I'm just gonna sit here patiently.' 'But if you annoy me, I could actually ruin the whole game for you and for the people in here, which is the avalanche'.
Pannun 'Plot': Modi Responds to US Charges
Rediff.com20 Dec 2023'If a citizen of ours has done anything good or bad, we are ready to look into it. Our commitment is to the rule of law.'
Police complaint against TMC MP for mimicry of V-P
Rediff.com20 Dec 2023The complaint said the video was made with an "intention to insult and defame the Vice-President of India, his caste as well as his background of farmer and as a lawyer".
The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale
Rediff.com19 Dec 2023After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.
I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions
Rediff.com19 Dec 2023In his memoir Four Stars of Destiny, Naravane recounts Singh's direction as well as a flurry of phone calls between the defence minister, external affairs minister, the national security advisor and the chief of defence staff that night on the sensitive situation.
Heavy rain pounds southern Tamil Nadu; NDRF teams deployed
Rediff.com17 Dec 2023A Regional Meteorological Centre bulletin said a cyclonic circulation is now seen over the Comorin area and its neighbourhood, extending up to mid tropospheric levels.
Pannun plot: Biden admin briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on Gupta's case
Rediff.com16 Dec 2023Congress members Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar released a joint statement after receiving a classified briefing from the Biden Administration on Gupta's indictment.
SC refuses to stay survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah
Rediff.com15 Dec 2023The Supreme Court refused to stay Allahabad high court's December 14 order which allowed the primary survey of the Shahi Idgah complex adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura by a court-monitored three-member team of advocate commissioners.
Zee-Sony merger: India's largest media company is all set to be born
Rediff.com15 Dec 2023The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Friday issued notices to Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) over the petitions filed by IDBI Bank and AXIS Finance against an NCLT order that approved the media company's merger with Culver Max Entertainment. However, a two-member NCLAT bench comprising chairman Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka declined to grant any stay over the merger process during the pendency of the hearing. The appellate tribunal (NCLAT) has directed to list both petitions on January 8 for hearing, directing Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd to file a reply.