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Striking Bengal docs await govt response to email

Striking Bengal docs await govt response to email

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The e-mail, detailing the points which were discussed and agreed upon between the two sides and also those which weren't, was sent as per the state's requirement based on which the government is expected to issue directives, the doctors said.

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A meeting of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs will be held on Tuesday morning, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to tender his resignation after it, the party said.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

'Unhappy with talks', Bengal doctors to continue 'cease work'

'Unhappy with talks', Bengal doctors to continue 'cease work'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The second round of talks between junior doctors and officials of the West Bengal government failed to break the medics' strike over the RG Kar issue, following the state's refusal to give written minutes of the meeting, the doctors alleged.

'Mr Modi doesn't have majority for One nation, one election'

'Mr Modi doesn't have majority for One nation, one election'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'One nation, one election' is not possible under the present Constitution. It requires at least five constitutional amendments'

Controversy-ridden AIFF president gets life threat

Controversy-ridden AIFF president gets life threat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The FIR also mentioned that the unidentified individual stated that Chaubey should be careful of his decisions and other actions.

GST Gamed For Rs 81,875 cr, Finds Report

GST Gamed For Rs 81,875 cr, Finds Report

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The highest-ever goods and services tax (GST) evasion has been done by the online money gaming industry.

Why Bhutia has called for complete overhaul in AIFF

Why Bhutia has called for complete overhaul in AIFF

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Overall it's time that the federation focuses on how to take Indian football forward. You cannot just have Vision 2046 on paper and not implement things.'

11-year-old patient raped in UP hospital, doctor held

11-year-old patient raped in UP hospital, doctor held

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

An FIR has been lodged in this case against the junior doctor of the pediatric department of the SN Medical College and Hospital, they said.

'Impractical, cheap stunt': Oppn on one nation, one poll

'Impractical, cheap stunt': Oppn on one nation, one poll

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Opposition parties on Wednesday opposed the 'one nation, one election' proposal by calling it impractical and a 'cheap stunt' by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The controversy has sparked reactions across states. The famous Mankameshwar temple in Uttar Pradesh has now banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.

US lenders say Byju's obligated to repay full $1.2 bn Term Loan B

US lenders say Byju's obligated to repay full $1.2 bn Term Loan B

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

US lenders represented by Glas Trust have countered Byju's founder Byju Raveendran's claim on verified debt on the company being merely around Rs 20 crore, and have said that the beleaguered edtech firm will have to pay the entire $1.2 billion Term Loan B along with interest. The founder of Think and Learn (TLPL) and owner of Byju's brand, Byju Raveendran, had about a week ago said that verified debt on the company is only Rs 20 crore as per insolvency proceedings and he may not have to pay any money to the US lenders represented by Glas Trust.

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) targeting Rahul Gandhi.

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

It has been alleged that IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav and some other officials are continuing in office in violation of the age and tenure cap set by the National Sports Code.

CPI-M Leader Sitaram Yechury Passes Away

CPI-M Leader Sitaram Yechury Passes Away

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Sitaram Yechury died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi on Thursday, September 12, 2024 following a prolonged illness, hospital and party sources said. He was 72.

SEE: PM Modi honours Paralympic medallists

SEE: PM Modi honours Paralympic medallists

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The Paralympians have also been feted by the government with sports minister Mandaviya handing out Rs 75 lakh to the gold-medallists, Rs 50 lakh to the silver winners and Rs 30 lakh to the athletes who bagged bronze in the Games.

E-invoice mandate may cover B2C transactions

E-invoice mandate may cover B2C transactions

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Businesses across the country may soon be required to issue electronic invoices, or e-invoices, directly to consumers for the sale of goods and services. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its forthcoming meeting on Monday, is expected to discuss extending the e-invoicing mandate to cover business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions. Currently, e-invoicing is compulsory for businesses with a turnover of Rs 5 crore and above, but only for their business-to-business (B2B) transactions.

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday suggested that the country's top player Sumit Nagal perhaps deliberately missed the Davis Cup tie against Sweden last week

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India.

'Wake up, act': Delhi HC to administration on coaching centre deaths

'Wake up, act': Delhi HC to administration on coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

It is time for the administration to wake up from 'deep slumber' and take appropriate steps to address the condition of Delhi's coaching centres, the Delhi high court has said, while granting interim bail till November 30 to four co-owners of the basement of an Old Rajinder Nagar building that housed a coaching centre where three civil services aspirants drowned in July.

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its manifesto for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, promising a monthly assistance of Rs 2,100 for women, two lakh government jobs for the youth and guaranteed government job for Agniveers hailing from the state.

Ordinary worker carries weight: BJP's Somaiya after declining party role

Ordinary worker carries weight: BJP's Somaiya after declining party role

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Speaking a day after refusing to take up the responsibility given to him by the ruling outfit ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, he also said that he has been working as an ordinary worker of the party and was not greedy for any post.

Mamata removes CP, top health officials, but docs to continue stir

Mamata removes CP, top health officials, but docs to continue stir

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Following a meeting with the medics, she claimed that talks were "fruitful" and nearly "99 percent of their demands have been accepted", Banerjee said.

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Her comments come a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Geneva that roughly 75 percent of the "disengagement problems" with China are sorted out but the bigger issue has been the increasing militarisation of the frontier.

Karnataka tug of war: Rahul requested to 'warn' leaders

Karnataka tug of war: Rahul requested to 'warn' leaders

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A group of Congress leaders have written to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to warn party leaders and state ministers, who are weighing in for the chief minister's post, in the event of leadership change in Karnataka.

BJP leader Somaiya turns down party post, cites no consultation

BJP leader Somaiya turns down party post, cites no consultation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

In a letter to Raosaheb Danve, chairman of the party's state election campaign committee, the former Mumbai MP termed the treatment given to him as 'insulting'.

After Shimla, Hindu groups protest against Mandi mosque

After Shimla, Hindu groups protest against Mandi mosque

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

"PWD officials had informed us that a wall of the mosque was in PWD land and we were served a notice. So we decided to demolish the wall," Iqbal Ali, a member of the mosque committee, said earlier.

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt welcomed by her fellow competitors despite the widespread scrutiny outside of the Paralympic village in France.

Govt dissolves Pronab Sen-led panel on statistics, cites 'overlap' in work

Govt dissolves Pronab Sen-led panel on statistics, cites 'overlap' in work

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

With the dissolution of former chief statistician Pronab Sen-led Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the National Statistical Commission (NSC) has regained prominence as the primary statistical body to address issues regarding results, methodology and questionnaire, among others. A MoSPI official in an email informed the 16-member SCoS about the decision to dissolve it, citing that its work was "overlapping" with that of the Steering Committee for National Sample Surveys (NSS), which was set up in June this year.

K'taka BJP MLA held for threatening contractor, using casteist slurs

K'taka BJP MLA held for threatening contractor, using casteist slurs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Citing violation of party discipline, the state BJP has issued a showcause notice to Munirathna and asked him to clarify the allegations before a disciplinary committee within five days.

World Boxing chief's clarion call to save Olympic dream

World Boxing chief's clarion call to save Olympic dream

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The Asian Boxing Confederation last month decided to stay with the IBA.

Want To Know About Mahatma Murder Case?

Want To Know About Mahatma Murder Case?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

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'Came here as Didi not CM': Mamata's surprise visit to doctors' protest site

'Came here as Didi not CM': Mamata's surprise visit to doctors' protest site

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"I came to meet you as your 'didi' not as the chief minister," she said.

PICS: Paris Paralympics end with rainy electro party

PICS: Paris Paralympics end with rainy electro party

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The Paris 2024 Games came to a close like they started, in the rain, but amidst a festive atmosphere with an electro-party at the Stade de France to conclude the Paralympics on Sunday.

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Paralympic star Kumar Nitesh cites BAI apathy, wants badminton to be placed under PCI as para shuttlers needed to be treated on par with their able-bodied counterparts.

Uttarakhand govt orders probe as don made 'mahant' in jail

Uttarakhand govt orders probe as don made 'mahant' in jail

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The Uttarakhand government on Sunday ordered an inquiry into the matter of underworld don Prakash Pandey alias PP being given the title of Mahant in Almora jail.

Principal held for deleting Ganesh Chaturthi posts from school WA group

Principal held for deleting Ganesh Chaturthi posts from school WA group

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A government school principal was arrested in Kota after he allegedly deleted Ganesh Chaturthi greetings posted on the school WhatsApp group, which triggered protests by people of the village, officials said on Sunday.

Woman IAF officer alleges senior forced her into oral sex

Woman IAF officer alleges senior forced her into oral sex

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been registered at Budgam police station against a Wing Commander following a complaint by a woman flying officer accusing him of rape, officials said in Srinagar on Tuesday.

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post.

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Khedkar, who was from the 2023 batch, has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes and disability quota benefits to ensure her selection in the government service.

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