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Cong says infighting hurt in Haryana, but blames EVMs too
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024The Congress top brass headed by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge held a review meeting on Thursday on the party's shock defeat in the Haryana assembly polls and discussed the possible reasons for the 'unexpected' results.
UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue.
RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the tenth time in a row but changed its stance to 'neutral' that may lead to a cut in the forthcoming policies. RBI maintained status quo despite the US Federal Reserve lowering the benchmark rates by 50 basis points last month.
Unnecessarily making allegations against me: P T Usha
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024IOA president P T Usha firmly refuted allegations made by treasurer Sahdev Yadav regarding financial loss incurred by the body due to its contract renegotiation with Reliance Industries Limited
50 senior doctors of RG Kar hospital resign
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024Nearly 50 senior doctors of RG Kar hospital on Tuesday tendered their resignations in a mark of solidarity with medics who have been on fast-unto-death since October 5 demanding justice for the institution's rape and murder victim.
Safety risk in Boeing 737: DGCA alerts airlines
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024The move follows the recent probe report by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that highlighted safety concerns involving Boeing 737 aircraft equipped with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 Rudder Rollout Guidance Actuators.
West Asian conflict ends Mohun Bagan's AFC Champions League campaign
Rediff.com7 Oct 2024It was learnt that 35 registered players, including seven foreigners, wrote to the club that they didn't wish to go to Iran.
Sonam Wangchuk sits on fast at Ladakh Bhawan
Rediff.com6 Oct 2024Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday sat on a fast at the Ladakh Bhawan where he was staying after the protesters were denied permission to stage the stir for Ladakh's Sixth Schedule status at Jantar Mantar.
RBI unlikely to cut interest rate in October
Rediff.com6 Oct 2024The Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut the benchmark interest rate in its forthcoming bi-monthly monetary policy review later in the week as retail inflation is still a cause of concern, and there is a possibility of the Middle East crisis deteriorating further, impacting crude oil and commodity prices, say experts.
No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC
Rediff.com5 Oct 2024The court said the decision shall be communicated by the Union ministry of health and family welfare for considering whether any law, enactment, or guidelines are required to address issues related to posthumous reproduction or post-mortal reproduction.
Tirupati: SC replaces AP's probe with independent SIT to 'assuage feelings'
Rediff.com4 Oct 2024The Supreme Court on Friday set up a five-member independent SIT to probe the allegations of animal fat used in preparing Tirupati laddus to "assuage the feelings of crores of people" while making clear that the court cannot be used as a "political battleground".
FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions
Rediff.com3 Oct 2024FIFA's disciplinary committee will be asked to look into allegations of discrimination raised by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) after it submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.
Fight against caste discrimination cannot be won overnight: SC
Rediff.com3 Oct 2024The Supreme Court on Thursday said the fight against caste-based discrimination was not a battle that can be won overnight and it requires sustained effort, dedication, and the willingness to confront and challenge societal norms that perpetuate inequality.
Criminalising marital rape will destroy marriages, govt tells SC
Rediff.com3 Oct 2024Opposing the criminalisation of marital rape, which is sought by many petitioners before the apex court, the Centre has filed its preliminary counter affidavit in the top court.
Can't let police into establishment like this: SC in Jaggi case
Rediff.com3 Oct 2024Transferring to itself a habeas corpus petition of a man alleging that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of the Foundation, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the Tamil Nadu police to not take any further action in pursuance of the Madras high court's direction asking it to inquire into the alleged illegal confinement of the women.
KTR behind Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce: T'gana minister
Rediff.com2 Oct 2024Naga Chaitanya's father and top Telugu actor Nagarjuna strongly condemned the minister's remarks.
'Don't Be Disrespectful To Pakistan's Captain'
Rediff.com1 Oct 2024'We've faced some tough times, but we've learned from our mistakes and are ready to give it our all against England.'
Tirupati laddu row: SIT probe temporarily stalled
Rediff.com1 Oct 2024Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao on Tuesday said that the state government constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) will temporarily stall its probe into the alleged 'adulteration' of Tirupati laddus with animal fats case as the matter is sub judice in the Supreme Court.
SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial
Rediff.com30 Sep 2024The bench said the report submitted by the special judge indicates that he has 29 cases with him. In many cases, the trial has begun while in many others the trial is yet to begin.
Keep God out of politics: SC on Tirupati laddus row
Rediff.com30 Sep 2024The SC asked why was there a need to make a public statement when a probe had already been ordered into the matter.
Willing to negotiate with workers directly: Samsung
Rediff.com30 Sep 2024Samsung India is willing to sign a long-term wage settlement and negotiate directly with its workers for an amicable resolution of the dispute, the company's lawyer said on Friday, terming the ongoing employees' strike at the Sriperumbudur plant "illegal". Lawyer Anand Gopalan, who is representing Samsung India in the high court of Chennai and the Kanchipuram District Court, said the company would only negotiate with its workers and not with any third-party leaders.
Raghuram Rajan's recipe for generating jobs
Rediff.com29 Sep 2024With 7 per cent economic growth, India is not creating enough jobs as reflected by the number of applicants for vacant posts in some states, Reserve Bank's former governor Raghuram Rajan said and suggested the government needs to focus on promoting labour-intensive industries to generate employment. Rajan further said some Indians, especially those at upper level, are comfortable and have high incomes, but consumption growth from the lower half of the country has still not recovered to pre-pandemic level.
Shooter's 'late' arrival costs India gold at Junior Worlds
Rediff.com29 Sep 2024Umesh Choudhary was penalised two points for 'reporting late' to the preparation arena ahead of the 10m finals, which cost him the gold medal in the eight-shooter final.
Is Your Heart Healthy? 5 Important Qs To Ask
Rediff.com29 Sep 2024Heart conditions may be hereditary, and knowing your family's health background can help you understand the risk your might face, says consultant cardio-thoracic surgeon Dr Gulshan Rohra.
SC rejects Gujarat govt plea to review remarks in Bilkis case
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan also rejected the application for listing review petition in open court.
Forces to get bulletproof jackets with 360-degree cover soon
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024The jackets have been developed at the DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence at IIT-Delhi, the ministry said in a statement.
Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024The Bombay high court on Wednesday said the probe into the killing of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde in a shoot-out should be carried out in a fair and impartial manner.
US lenders say Delaware SC ruling affirms Byju's defaulted on Term Loan B
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024US lenders on Tuesday said that the Delaware Supreme Court ruling has affirmed that Byju's defaulted on Term Loan B while the edtech firm asserted that it has no impact on legal proceedings going on in India. Byju's US-based lenders on Tuesday said the Delaware Supreme Court (SC) in its September 23 order affirmed the previous ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery and said an event of default had occurred under the credit agreement and entitled Byju's lenders and their administrative agent, GLAS Trust, for action against the company.
SC sets aside HC order, rules child porn an offence under POCSO, IT laws
Rediff.com23 Sep 2024In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held that watching and downloading child pornography are offences under the POCSO Act and the information technology law.
Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act
Rediff.com23 Sep 2024The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for substituting the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual exploitative and abuse material' with a view to reflect more accurately the reality of such offences.
Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List
Rediff.com23 Sep 2024The TIME 100 AI list is an interesting assortment of titans. Indians make up about 20 per cent of the coveted list, which is pretty commendable, notes Sandeep Goyal.
Actor Parvin Dabas In ICU After Accident
Rediff.com21 Sep 2024'Parvin Dabas, Bollywood actor and co-founder of the Pro Panja League, has been hospitalised and is in the ICU at Holy Family Hospital Bandra following an unfortunate car accident in the early hours of Saturday morning.'
Are I-T Returns Details Private?
Rediff.com21 Sep 2024Disclosing an individual's income-tax returns is tantamount to violating the person's fundamental right to privacy as recognised by the Constitution.
Russia Eyes India To Sell Small Nuclear Plants
Rediff.com21 Sep 2024The major advantages of such plants are no need of land to build the reactors, earthquake resistant, abundance of water for active or passive cooling.
Tensions among MVA allies over CM's come to fore ahead of polls
Rediff.com20 Sep 2024In signs of friction in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over the chief minister's post, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said ally Congress should understand his party's contribution in increasing the grand old party's tally in the Lok Sabha polls.
Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices before Maha election?
Rediff.com19 Sep 2024International oil prices continue to be extremely volatile, falling on one day and rising thereafter, a top oil ministry official said explaining the reason behind no reduction in petrol and diesel prices despite softening in input cost, but could not say if the rates will be cut before Maharashtra elections. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell below $70 per barrel last week -- the first time since December 2021 -- but gained thereafter. Brent was trading at $74.58 per barrel on Thursday while West Texas Intermediate advanced to trade at $71.71.
Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order
Rediff.com19 Sep 2024Hasan Mahmud grabbed the spotlight with a three-wicket burst in the first session, which rocked a famed batting line-up comprising heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.
Zomato gets fresh GST demand, penalty order of Rs 17.7 cr
Rediff.com18 Sep 2024Online food delivery aggregator Zomato on Wednesday said it has received a GST demand order along with interest and penalty amounting to Rs 17.7 crore from the Assistant Commissioner of Revenue, West Bengal. The demand order, received by the company on Tuesday, is with respect to non- payment of GST on delivery charges and interest, penalty thereon.
Recipes: Gouri's Olan, 1,000 Curry & Puliyenji
Rediff.com18 Sep 2024Kerala pumpkin curry has to be the best way to eat kadu. And ever tried an imli-ginger relish?
The Coming Changes In Warfare
Rediff.com18 Sep 2024The nature of war and its purpose remains unchanged. The change is in the character of war in terms of a man-machine mix, domination of sensors and certain automation of the tactics and methods of war, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).