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Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Statues of Kakori train action martyrs demolished in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, during road construction, triggering outrage and demands for action.

Outrage in UP's Shahjahanpur as statues of Kakori martyrs razed

Outrage in UP's Shahjahanpur as statues of Kakori martyrs razed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The demolition of statues honouring Kakori train action martyrs in Uttar Pradesh has ignited a political firestorm, prompting outrage and demands for accountability.

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Protests

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Protests

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Statues of Kakori train action martyrs were allegedly demolished during road beautification work in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to widespread protests and an FIR being filed against the responsible company.

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Statues of Kakori train action martyrs in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly demolished during road beautification work, sparking outrage and demands for action against those responsible.

Controversy Erupts Over Reinstalled Statues of Kakori Martyrs in UP

Controversy Erupts Over Reinstalled Statues of Kakori Martyrs in UP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A controversy has erupted in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, regarding the reinstallation of statues of Kakori Action martyrs. Questions are being raised about whether the statues are new or repaired old ones after they were allegedly demolished. The incident has led to political accusations, protests, and police investigation.

Statues of Kakori martyrs razed in UP, FIR filed

Statues of Kakori martyrs razed in UP, FIR filed

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The demolition of statues of Kakori train action martyrs in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has sparked widespread outrage and political condemnation, leading to an FIR and government action.

Man Held for Allegedly Supplying Sleeping Pills in UP Murder Case

Man Held for Allegedly Supplying Sleeping Pills in UP Murder Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A man has been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly providing sleeping pills to a 55-year-old man before he was stabbed to death by his daughters. The accused is suspected to have been in a relationship with the victim's minor daughter.

UP Statues of Freedom Fighters Reinstalled After Outrage

UP Statues of Freedom Fighters Reinstalled After Outrage

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Statues of freedom fighters demolished in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, have been reinstalled within 24 hours following the Chief Minister's orders, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Congress workers protested and performed a purification ritual after statues of Kakori incident martyrs were allegedly demolished and dumped in Shahjahanpur, India, sparking outrage and demands for an investigation.

Nepal votes in 1st general election since Gen Z protests

Nepal votes in 1st general election since Gen Z protests

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Nepalese citizens are voting in the general election, the first since protests toppled the previous government. Over 18.9 million are eligible to vote for the 275-member House of Representatives.

PIX: Navi Mumbai airport sees first arrivals, departures

PIX: Navi Mumbai airport sees first arrivals, departures

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Nearly three decades after the ambitious project was first conceived to decongest the existing airport in the financial capital, the greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport became a reality on Thursday as an IndiGo Airbus A320 from Bengaluru landed on the tarmac at 8 am amid a traditional water cannon salute.

Nepal bans Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Nepal bans Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Nepal has banned several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, for failing to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. The ban affects millions of Nepalese citizens and has drawn criticism from journalists and freedom of expression advocates.

Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi review

Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi review

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The many characters have so much to tell about their back stories and true emotions that a longer format would have allowed first time Director Seema Pahwa to dig deeper in Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi, observes Joginder Tuteja.

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

One hundred years ago, a group of 10 revolutionaries carried out an operation that shook the British Empire. Utkarsh Mishra revisits the 'Kakori Conspiracy Case', a turning point in the armed struggle for independence.

'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Standing near the noose, he recited a couplet in which he said he wished nothing but to sacrifice his life for the motherland. Utkarsh Mishra remembers Ram Prasad Bismil on the revolutionary leader's 128th birth anniversary.

Mosques covered for 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession in UP town

Mosques covered for 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession in UP town

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The city of Shahjahanpur in India celebrates Holi with a unique procession called "Laat Saheb," where revellers hurl footwear at a man impersonating a British Lord. The tradition dates back to the 18th century and has evolved over time. The procession involves a seven-kilometer route, prayers at a temple, and a symbolic bribe offered to the police. The event is marked by strict security measures, including barricades, CCTV cameras, and the covering of mosques with tarpaulins. The procession is seen as a way to commemorate the city's history of freedom fighters and to discourage the British colonizers.

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Ram Prasad, the accused, allegedly carried out the act early on Sunday morning, they said, adding the arrest was made after the post-mortem report found death by strangulation and burns.

Lead margin less than third placed candidate's votes in many seats

Lead margin less than third placed candidate's votes in many seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Majority of these constituencies are in Uttar Pradesh and the party that is on the third slot even as the counting is still underway on several seats is the Bahujan Samaj Party, a party neither with the National Democratic Alliance nor the opposition INDIA bloc.

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more than compensated for slower revenue growth, resulting in double-digit growth in net profit for five consecutive quarters.

Dying for nation: Parl breach accused Sagar Sharma's 2015 diary note

Dying for nation: Parl breach accused Sagar Sharma's 2015 diary note

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The diary entries are not regular. It included his thoughts on society, poems and couplets by revolutionaries and freedom fighters.

Allahabad HC stays UP govt's suspension Sanjay Gandhi hospital's licence

Allahabad HC stays UP govt's suspension Sanjay Gandhi hospital's licence

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday stayed the Uttar Pradesh government's order suspending the licence of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi over the death of a 22-year-old woman after a surgery.

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Samajwadi Party district chief Ram Udit Yadav joined the dharna by the Congress members at the office of the chief medical officer, around 12 km from the hospital.

Unable to pay high ambulance fare, man carries mother's body on shoulders

Unable to pay high ambulance fare, man carries mother's body on shoulders

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'The ambulance that had brought us to the hospital charged Rs 900. But ambulance operators demanded Rs 3000 to take us home. We couldn't pay that much'

No action against corruption even after 2 weeks: Pilot's fresh attack on Gehlot

No action against corruption even after 2 weeks: Pilot's fresh attack on Gehlot

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Pilot said he is not backing down from the stand he has taken against the state Congress government saying he is "politely requesting" it to take action in corruption cases from the previous dispensation.

Street positive on Trent after a strong Q1 results, sales trajectory

Street positive on Trent after a strong Q1 results, sales trajectory

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Riding on strong June-quarter numbers and positive brokerage outlook, the stock of retail major Trent hit a fresh all-time high on Monday (August 14). The stock has gained 14 per cent in five trading sessions. Continuing the trend of strong revenue growth over the last few quarters, the company posted 53.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in top line to Rs 2,536 crore in the June quarter (first quarter of financial year 2023-24 or Q1FY24).

Modi on stage, Manik Saha sworn-in as Tripura CM for 2nd term

Modi on stage, Manik Saha sworn-in as Tripura CM for 2nd term

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Seventy-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manik Saha on Wednesday took oath as chief minister of the sensitive border state of Tripura.

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gadar 2 was made with the purpose of entertaining people and not to perpetuate enmity between neighbouring countries.'

After row, Modi remembers Nehru in his I-Day speech

After row, Modi remembers Nehru in his I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The Congress on Sunday took a strong exception to the exclusion of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the Karnataka government's newspaper advertisement on freedom fighters and termed the Bharatiya Janata Party action 'pathetic'.

10 Largecaps Stocks To Lead Bulls Charge

10 Largecaps Stocks To Lead Bulls Charge

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

These stocks offer the best combination of maximum 'buy' recommendations from brokerages and share price upside over the next 12 months.

Why stocks of listed REITs are risky bets in the near term

Why stocks of listed REITs are risky bets in the near term

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In addition to the negative sentiment as a consequence of changes announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 concerning tax treatment for debt repayment distribution, concerns about hiring slowdown and its leasing impact, as well as higher interest rates, could blight the sector in the near term.

Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura CM

Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura CM

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Former Chief Minister Biplab Deb, whose sudden resignation on Saturday evening got Saha the top job, was present at the ceremony along with BJP MLAs and state ministers.

Manik Saha named new Tripura CM; MLA breaks chairs in protest

Manik Saha named new Tripura CM; MLA breaks chairs in protest

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Party is above all. I am a loyal worker of the BJP. I hope I have done justice to the responsibilities that were given to me, said Biplab Deb.

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The railways observed a week of Azadi ki Rail Gadi, from July 18-23, through 27 trains and 75 railway stations, across 24 states that are linked to the Indian freedom struggle.

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'I was about 27 at that point in time, and I knew that if I didn't take this leap then, I wouldn't take the leap ever.'

Near-term worries will keep HUL stock under pressure

Near-term worries will keep HUL stock under pressure

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

There are multiple near-term worries for the stock of India's largest listed consumer company, Hindustan Unilever (HUL). While inflationary pressures will weigh on its profitability, demand pressures - especially in the rural market - are expected to hit the firm's revenues. This is why brokerages have cut the earnings estimates for financial year 2022-23 (FY23) by 7-10 per cent.

With return to office, real estate investment trusts expected to do well

With return to office, real estate investment trusts expected to do well

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Distribution yields could rise, but risk of Covid, higher interest rates remain.

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

From the enactment of the capital control Act to the recognition of the BSE as a stock exchange and the infamous Harshad Mehta scam, here are the 18 biggest events for stock markets from 1947 to 1993.

Global operations key trigger for Godrej Consumer

Global operations key trigger for Godrej Consumer

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

While domestic market growth is important, the sales trajectory in the international markets, which account for 45 per cent of the revenues, will be a key rerating trigger, say analysts.

For ITC, the key growth driver will be packaged foods

For ITC, the key growth driver will be packaged foods

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Given the expectations of growth in the packaged foods segment, the company seeks to become a Rs 1-trillion FMCG business by FY30.

'Expect things to get normal for multiplexes by Q4FY22'

'Expect things to get normal for multiplexes by Q4FY22'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

'Multiplexes will thrive by Q4 if 100% capacity is restored and a third Covid wave doesn't happen.'