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PKL: Patna Pirates roar back to winning ways
Rediff.com5 days agoPatna Pirates returned to winning ways with an all-round performance as they secured an impressive 40-27 win over Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League in Noida on Monday.
SC stays warrant against Shivraj Singh, 2 BJP leaders in defamation case
Rediff.com5 days agoA bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SV N Bhatti sought Tankha's response in four weeks on the plea of Chouhan and BJP state president VD Sharma and former minister Bhupendra Singh who have challenged the October 25 order of the Madhya Pradesh high court refusing to quash the defamation case.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India
Rediff.com5 days agoJustice Khanna, who will serve as CJI for a little over six months, will demit office on May 13, 2025.
Will Jarange cost Bhujbal his election?
Rediff.com5 days agoBhujbal stridently opposed Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's demand for Maratha quota from the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) share.
'Washi Is A Superb Batter'
Rediff.com5 days ago'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'
Janhvi, Avneet Revel In Chainmail
Rediff.com5 days agoChainmail has come to represent creativity and defiance, marking a departure from traditional fabrics toward something bold and unique.
2nd T20 PIX: Buttler smashes England to thumping win!
Rediff.com5 days agoEngland skipper Jos Buttler hammered a superb 83 off 45 balls to steer his side to a seven-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international against West Indies.
PKL: U Mumba edge Yoddhas with last minute heroics
Rediff.com6 days agoAjit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav shone bright as U Mumba edged out UP Yoddhas 35-33 in a nail-biting contest to open the Noida leg of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Sunday.
Terrorists who killed VDGs cornered, JCO martyred in gunfight
Rediff.com6 days agoA Junior Commissioned Officer of the Army's special forces laid down his life on Sunday, while three more soldiers were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said.
BJP promises strict anti-conversion law in Maharashtra
Rediff.com6 days agoThe Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday promised to enact an-anti conversion law with stringent provisions in Maharashtra, and also assured a skill census for training as per industry needs as well as free ration to low-income families.
Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires
Rediff.com6 days agoJustice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.
It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play
Rediff.com6 days agoPakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision as former Test captain Rashid Latif insisted that the PCB has to make a strong statement.
Factors that will guide the markets this week
Rediff.com6 days agoA host of macroeconomic data announcements, the last batch of September quarter earnings, global trends, and trading activity of foreign investors will be the major driving factors for the equity market this week, according to analysts. Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for Guru Nanak Jayanti. "India is set to release CPI and IIP data on November 12, with WPI data expected on November 14.
PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' Real Madrid to big win; PSG thrash Angers
Rediff.com6 days agoReal Madrid forward Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick to help the LaLiga champions snap a two-game winless run in all competitions.
CCI probe finds Zomato, Swiggy violating competition norms
Rediff.com7 days agoA Competition Commission probe has found that food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy indulged in unfair business practices, including alleged preferential treatment to some restaurant partners, according to sources. The detailed investigation was ordered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in April 2022 and the probe report was submitted to the regulator earlier this year. Under the norms, CCI director general's report has been shared with the parties concerned and later, they will be called for hearings by the watchdog.
Ayodhya Ram temple completion delayed by 3 months
Rediff.com7 days agoMishra cited a shortage of around 200 workers and the need to replace certain stones on the temple's first floor as primary reasons for the delay.
NEET aspirant held hostage, raped for over 6 months in UP
Rediff.com7 days agoThe police said the ordeal began for the student in December 2022, when she was putting up at a city hostel. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kalyanpur) Abhishek Pandey said the case was registered on Friday after she approached the Kalyanpur police station.
Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students
Rediff.com7 days agoThe processing time for students applying under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) was significantly shorter and approval rates higher, something that will change after Canada ended the scheme on Friday.
27 killed, 62 injured in suicide bombing at Pak railway station
Rediff.com7 days agoThe explosion ripped through the provincial capital Quetta's railway station as passengers gathered on the platform before the scheduled departure of the Jaffar Express to Peshawar.
Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages
Rediff.com7 days agoAt just 12 and a half years old, Manjari won gold in diving at the 1968 national championship in Kanpur, competing against older athletes.
3 coaches of Shalimar Express derail in Bengal, no casualties
Rediff.com7 days agoThe 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar Weekly Express was passing through Nalpur station in Kharagpur Division when the coaches derailed, officials said.
FBI thwarts Iranian plot to assassinate Trump; 2 held, 3 charged
Rediff.com9 Nov 2024Two individuals, Carlisle Rivera, 49, and Jonathon Loadholt, 36, were arrested from Brooklyn and Staten Island in New York on Thursday.
Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024The radical raft of suggestions, which includes men not being allowed to take women's measurements and installing CCTV cameras, followed a meeting held on October 28.
At Rs 1.2 trn, IPO mopup set to hit new high in 2024
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024The calendar year 2024 is set to go down as the best year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in terms of funds raised. Following the IPOs of food delivery major Swiggy and two other companies slated for next week, this year's total will reach nearly Rs 1.2 trillion, going past 2021's record tally of Rs 1.19 trillion. Swiggy's Rs 11,327 crore IPO, the sixth-largest in India, and solar energy firm Acme Solar Holdings' Rs 2,900 crore IPO opened on Wednesday (Nov 6), while health-tech firm Sagility India's Rs 2,106 crore IPO opened a day earlier.
'Going by your prayer...': SC junks plea on Tirupati laddu row
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024The Supreme Court on Friday junked a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus under the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led regime.
'Focus Is To Maintain The Casa Ratio'
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024'It has remained around 38 per cent over the past four to five quarters.'
Chaos prevails in J-K assembly, BJP MLAs marshalled out
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024Ruckus prevailed in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly for the third day on Friday as Bharatiya Janata Party members protested over the special status resolution, leading the speaker to marshal out 12 opposition MLAs and Langate legislator Sheikh Khurshid.
PIX: Man United log first Europa League win
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024The win leaves United in 15th place in the Europa League standings on six points from four games.
ISL: Alba's brace rallies Hyderabad FC to victory vs Kerala Blasters
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024Hyderabad FC scripted a sensational comeback to sink Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a thrilling Indian Super League match.
Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024The police said the woman has a postgraduate degree in social work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, has been a research fellow, and has over eight years of experience in the social sector.
SC refuses to transfer Kolkata rape-murder case outside Bengal
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to transfer the rape and murder trial pertaining to a doctor in Kolkata outside West Bengal.
Ministry of Environment issues new rules post SC order
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024In response to the Supreme Court's (SC's) strong stance on unchecked environmental violations, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced new rules for conducting inquiries and imposing penalties on polluters. The updated rules outline key factors to consider when determining the penalties' scale. Adjudicating officers are instructed to assess elements such as the project's location and size, the industry type, and the specific nature of the violation.
Massive brawl, Jai Shree Ram slogans: High drama inside J-K assembly
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024At least three MLAs were marshalled out on the directions of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather but the brawl ensued due to resistance put up by the opposition members.
'Govt CAN'T Create More Jobs'
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024An interesting excerpt from Virender Kapoor's latest book Inspiring India: Taking India from Big to Great.
Lulu IPO ends with 25X oversubscription, becomes largest IPO in UAE this year
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024Lulu Retail announced on Wednesday that its initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed 25 times across all tranches, excluding cornerstone investors, generating demand exceeding $37 billion-a record for a private sector IPO in the United Arab Emirates. The company is controlled by Kerala-based business tycoon MA Yusuff Ali. The final offer price for Lulu shares was set at AED 2.04 per share, raising a total of $1.72 billion (AED 6.32 billion), making it the largest IPO in the UAE in 2024 to date.
Canada temple suspends Hindu priest for 'violent rhetoric'
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024The priest of a Hindu temple in the Canadian city of Brampton has been suspended for spreading 'violent rhetoric' during recent clashes between protesters carrying Khalistani flags and the people present there.
Mumbai workplaces directed to declare holiday on Nov 20
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024The Mumbai district election officer has said all establishments, businesses and other workplaces within the Brihanmumbai limits are mandated to grant leave to their employees for voting in the Maharashtra assembly polls on November 20.
The Sabarmati Report: 'This Is Our 9/11'
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024'There are films, documentaries and reportage on the Internet regarding the Godhra riots. But whether the Sabarmati Express burned in an accident or a planned attack, what was the truth?'
Champions League PIX: Inter down Arsenal; Barca win
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.
'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'